West Orange Arts Council, West Orange, NJ 07052

West Orange Arts Council - 551 Valley Road, West Orange, NJ

West Orange Arts Council - 551 Valley Road, West Orange, NJ

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The West Orange Arts Council’s Garden State Art Weekend kickoff party: Reimagining Pain Through Art - by Pathways To Trust

The West Orange Arts Council’s Garden State Art Weekend kickoff party: Reimagining Pain Through Art – by Pathways To Trust

The West Orange Art Council hosted a special event on Thursday, April 24, 2025, for the start of the “Garden State Art Weekend”. The Garden State Art Weekend is a statewide celebration of art in New Jersey. This was the kickoff party for “Reimagining Pain Through Art”. The opening reception occurred at the West Orange Art …

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Pathways to Trust Present “Reimagining Pain Through Art” Exhibit Exploring the Connection Between Creativity and Well-Being

WEST ORANGE, NJ (April 9, 2025) – The West Orange Arts Council (WOAC) is proud to announce its collaboration with Pathways to Trust’s Reimagining Pain Through Art exhibition, featuring the artistic achievements of artists across the country, including many from West Orange and neighboring towns, who live with rare diseases or use art as a means …

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Final Weeks of "HERstory: Past, Present & Moving Forward" at the West Orange Arts Center – Plus Exciting Upcoming Workshops!

Final Weeks of “HERstory: Past, Present & Moving Forward” at the West Orange Arts Center – Plus Exciting Upcoming Workshops

See Below the List of Upcoming Workshop The Sistars’ Connection “HERstory: Past, Present & Moving Forward”—an all-woman artist exhibition and pop-up boutique at the West Orange Arts Center—continues to receive overwhelming support from the community. The Artist’s Reception on Saturday, March 15, 2025, was a vibrant celebration of creativity, connection, and the power of women …

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Arts Council Marches in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade to Celebrate Creativity & Community in West Orange, NJ

West Orange Arts Council Members and Volunteers Participate in the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Sunday, March. 16. 2025 Main Street, West Orange, NJ The West Orange Arts Council (WOAC) proudly marched in this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, bringing a splash of creativity to the festivities. Our engaged volunteers and board members participated with …

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West Orange Arts Council Celebrates Women’s History Month with “HERStory: Past, Present & Moving Forward”

Art Exhibit Showcases The Sistars’ Connection, Artisan Boutique, and Workshops WEST ORANGE, NJ (March 6, 2025) – The West Orange Arts Council (WOAC) is proud to announce its 2025 Women’s History Month exhibit, HERStory: Past, Present & Moving Forward, showcasing works by WOAC members Cynthia Vaughn, Denise Toney, Gina Rivas-Velazquez, Josephine Dakers-Brathwaite, and Yvonne Onque, known collectively …

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Lights, Camera, Nostalgia: A Look-Back at Highlights from the 2025 West Orange Classic Film at AMC theater in West Orange NJ

  On February 16, 2025, the West Orange Classic Film Festival transported audiences back to the vibrant 1980s with a special screening of Desperately Seeking Susan. The event, held at the AMC Theater in West Orange, featured a lively discussion with acclaimed producer Richard Baratta, https://www.richardbaratta.com/ whose impressive career spans both film and music. Baratta …

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We’ll Never Forget – Black History Month Exhibit Featuring Artist Bernard Jackson at the West Orange Arts Center

WEST ORANGE, NJ (Jan. 29, 2025) – The West Orange Arts Council (WOAC) is proud to announce its 2025 Black History Month exhibit, We’ll Never Forget, a powerful showcase of work by renowned West Orange artist Bernard Jackson. The exhibit will be on display at the West Orange Arts Center at 551 Valley Road, from February 8 through …

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Two Silver Foxes: The Art of Lois Condon & Carol Jenkins – Jan 2025 at West Orange Arts Center

Exhibit: Jan. 5 – Feb. 1, 2025 Opening Reception: Sat. Jan. 11 from 4-7 p.m. Collage Workshop: Sat. Jan. 25 from 1-3 p.m. at West Orange Arts Center 551 Valley Road, West Orange, NJ WEST ORANGE, NJ (Jan. 3, 2025) – The West Orange Arts Council (WOAC) announces its first show of 2025, Two Silver Foxes, a pop-up …

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West Orange Film Festival 2025

West Orange Classic Film Festival’s is BACK! Starting Sun., January 12th, 2025

Inviting Viewers to Help Solve Vintage Movie Mysteries! 19th Annual Event features Guest Speakers including Film Producers, Screenwriters, & Historians! Click HERE to Buy Tickets Online limited Seating… 1st come, 1st serve SEE MORE PHOTOS FROM THE WEST ORANGE CLASSIC FILM FESTIVAL February 11th is Thomas A. Edison’s birthday. Supreme Bakery donated a tasty photo …

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