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.
Live Events for Fall
Deni Bonet/Chris Flynn in concert. Oct 3 at 8 pm.
Deni Bonet and Chris Flynn are a New York-based Americana/Folk-Rock duo blending vocals, virtuoso violin and guitar with infectious humor. From Carnegie Hall to festivals across the U.S. and Europe, their superb musicianship, original songs and undeniable chemistry create an unforgettable performance.
https://events.humanitix.com/deni-bonet-and-chris-flynn Get ready for an uplifting, intimate, and irresistible night of live music!
Rio Clemente & Lenore Raphael, Sunday, Oct 11 at 3 pm.
The Bishop of Jazz, Rio Clemente, joins internationally renowned pianist and Steinway Artist Lenore Raphael for a special “four hands” piano performance. Clemente, a Morristown Hall of Famer and NJ Jazz Society Musician of the Year, and Raphael, acclaimed as one of today’s finest mainstream jazz pianists, promise an unforgettable afternoon of jazz.
Get your tickets here – https://events.humanitix.com/four-hands-in-concert
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.
Upcoming Exhibitions
November/December Live Events
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.
Would you like to sell your artwork during the holidays? If so, please submit your application to our 2026 Holiday Art Market. Please don’t wait to sign up as spaces are limited. Registration due by October 8th.
Link to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSP7wL5zT68kEbvmJ-FzSRlyx-oFVwRQBPVO1Oq7Ey9cQMJw/viewform
Tables are $50.
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
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.