Upcoming Events
The Watchung Arts Center is a nonprofit art gallery, performance venue, and arts education center in Watchung, New Jersey, offering live music concerts, art exhibitions, and art classes for children and teens in Somerset County.
You are invited to the 2027 Watchung Arts Center Inaugural Fundraiser/Silent Auction on Friday, March 19 from 6 to 8 pm. Seating is limited – if you would like to be a part of this exciting event, please reserve your place now. Just fill in the form linked here and pay the $35 entry ticket as soon as possible – the deadline in January 31st. Enjoy homemade hors d’oeuvres and wine, while listening to the dulcet tones of the renowned jazz pianist, Chris DeVito.
You are invited to bid on the works donated by 15-20 local artists at our silent auction table. This is a fantastic opportunity to buy art that is affordable while also raising much-needed revenue for our community arts center. Click here for tickets.
Live Events for Fall
Carolyn Enger: Resonating Earth in concert. Sunday, Oct 18 at 3 pm.
Created in response to the climate crisis, Resonating Earth is an immersive soundscape exploring both the beauty and environmental damage of our planet. Through music and meditation, it invites listeners to reflect on humanity’s relationship with the Earth and inspires action to protect our fragile world.
Blue Truffle Music present Seven Steps Septet. Wednesday, Oct 28 at 7 pm.
Doors open at 6:45 pm. Featuring Jesse Crawford, vocals, Bennett Kuperman, alto sax, Lukas Deblasio, trumpet, Zach Crawford, trombone, Nate Fabella, guitar, Cesar Miranda, Piano, Noah Harris, bass and Aarav Mathur, drums. Admission in $15 for listeners. Free admission for anyone participating in the jam session. Email info@bluetrufflemusic.com to register for the jam.
The Watchung Arts Center presents the Chris DeVito Trio with special guest Audra Mariel on November 8 at 7 pm. The Concert starts at 7 and the jam session starts at 8 pm. Free wine, cheese and snacks will be offered compliments of Blue Truffle Music.
Tickets are $25. Click here to purchase tickets
Free for qualifying students and jazz pros with advance jam session registration. To register for the jam session, please email info@BlueTruffleMusic.com.
Looking for holiday gifts? This is your opportunity
and the place to go!
Come to the Watchung Arts Center on November 14 from 11 am to 4 pm to find affordable gifts from a variety of local artists and crafts people.
The Watchung Arts Center presents the Three of Us: Chip Mergott, Alan LeBoeuf and Elizabeth LeBoeuf performing music from the 1960s and more.
Tickets are $25. Click here to purchase tickets
Upcoming Exhibitions
December Live Events
Marty Eigen and Amani will perform their annual holiday show at the Watchung Arts Center on Sunday, December 6 at 3 pm.
Tickets are $25. Click here to purchase tickets
The Watchung Arts Center presents the Chris DeVito Trio with special guest Destiny Autum on December 13 at 3 pm. The Concert starts at 3 and the jam session starts at 4 pm. Free wine, cheese and snacks will be offered compliments of Blue Truffle Music.
Tickets are $25. Click here to purchase tickets
Free for qualifying students and jazz pros with advance jam session registration. To register for the jam session, please email info@BlueTruffleMusic.com.
Body Arts Programs
The Watchung Arts Center offers ongoing Iyengar Yoga classes. These classes run on Tuesday evenings and Friday mornings. Please click here to see the details and sign up!
Download the Fall 2026 flyer here.
Become a Member of the Watchung Arts Center
Membership has its benefits! Click here to learn about our new membership levels and consider joining today!
The Watchung Arts Center offers a variety of classes and workshops for children and adults, including after-school classes for children & teens, as well as Yoga. Learn more >
Children’s Art Enrichment Program
Fall 2026 Art Class Schedule
IMPORTANT DISCOUNT! All students returning from any other art session signing up for a new session will get a 10% discount on the number of classes you sign up for.
Please send an email to watchungarts@gmail.com prior to paying to get the discount. Include your name, the students name and an email address.
Class Options:
Preteen and Teen Drawing and Painting (10 weeks)
MONDAYS 5:00 PM- 6:30 PM
Dates:
Sep 28
Oct 5, 19, 26 (*)
Nov 2, 9, 16, 30 (*)
Dec 7, 14
(*) No classes on Oct 12, Nov 23
Children’s Drawing (10 weeks)
TUESDAYS 5:00 PM- 6:30 PM
Dates:
Sep 29
Oct 6, 13, 20, 27
Nov 3, 10, 17 (*)
Dec 1, 8
(*) No classes on Nov 24
Children’s Painting (10 weeks)
WEDNESDAYS: 5:00 PM- 6:30 PM
Dates:
Sep 30
Oct 7, 14, 21, 28
Nov 4, 11, 18 (*)
Dec 2, 9
(*) No classes on Nov 25
Adult Art Classes
Watercolor Workshop with Anna Shukeylo
Workshop day and time:
Saturday, November 21, 11:00am – 1:00pm (1 session only)
$50 per person, $45 for each of you when you register with a friend.
* All materials are included * No experience necessary * All adults and anyone 13 and over are welcome.
Register and pay: https://forms.gle/Xvv2VdjBVa2LWQzf7
Please note that class registration is not complete until this form and payment are complete.
This is a 2-hour workshop on the fundamentals of teaching watercolor painting. The approach is to teach the joy of watercolor painting to anyone from beginner to someone who wants to learn some new things.
Experience Level: Must be 13 years and older. All levels welcome
Anna Shukeylo is an artist, curator and educator working in New Jersey and New York. Her current body of work is based on imagery of her everyday life, capturing glimpses into beautiful, intimate moments of parenthood.
Course Materials: All materials are provided.
Compositions: An Acrylic Painting Class
Class times and tuition:
Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm
8 weeks
October 8th – December 3rd (No class on Thanksgiving)
Tuition: $280
Studio Fee: $30
Total: $310
Pay here: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BCHW3XHTD2H52
Registration form here: https://forms.gle/xjhSmMtFpxy5uKau6
Please note that class registration is not fully complete until the required form and payment are complete.
If you are signing up after the first class, please send an email to watchungarts@gmail.com to complete payment. Each class will cost $45 plus the one time studio fee of $30 when enrolling for anything less than the full 8 week course.
Description:
Students will learn the basics on how to develop a balanced composition through shape and color, as well as start to cultivate their own stylistic preferences with acrylic paints.
Experience Level:
All levels welcome.
Office and Gallery Hours
New Gallery hours starting Fall 2026:
The office is open on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm and by appointment.
Call 908-753-0190 or email wacenter@optonline.net to make an appointment.
To request a special time to view an exhibit, please email or call the Center and let us know your preferred day/time. We will get back to you and try to accommodate your desired time, though this is not guaranteed.
The second-floor gallery and auditorium are chair lift accessible.
The Watchung Arts Center offers new art exhibitions each month, performances of music, comedy, and improv, and classes for children and adults in art, yoga, and more. See our Party Page for information about booking an art party at the Arts Center.