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Joanne Leone, a member of the West Orange Arts Council, is an award-winning painter and arts educator. A true Jersey Girl, and Newark Arts High graduate, she received her BA in Education from Kean University and a Master in Fine Arts from Jersey City State College. Her newest exhibit titled “Conversations with My Father”… CLICK HERE …

Arts Council Member, Joanne Leone, Has Solo Show Titled “Conversations With My Father” Read More »

The Valley Arts District in The Oranges of New Jersey was abuzz with excitement as “The Mural” apartment community complex opens with a special art installation. This apartment complex called “The Mural” is a brand-new, boutique-style, luxury apartment community and It celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 8th, 2024. The …

Arts Council Celebrates “The Mural” By Artist Dan Fenelon With A Ceremony In Orange, NJ Read More »

WEST ORANGE ARTS COUNCIL 2024 Juneteenth Joy: Unchained Exhibit West Orange Arts Center, 551 Valley Road, West Orange, NJ Show Dates Saturday, June 8, 2024- July 6, 2024 (Saturdays Noon-4pm at West Orange Arts Center) Drop-off: Saturday, June 1, 2024 (11am -1pm) Reception: Saturday, June 22, 2024 (1-4pm) Pick-Up: Saturday, July 6, 2024 (3-4pm) The …

Call For Artists 2024 “Juneteenth Joy: Unchained Exhibit” at The West Orange Arts Center Read More »

Visitors were treated to a sensory journey during the opening reception of the newest art show at the West Orange Art Center. “Several attendees were so moved by the artwork that they purchased it for their own collection. It’s exciting to watch someone falling in love with a piece of art, and it happened several …

Private Art Collectors Scoop Up Artwork at the West Orange Arts Council’s Member Artist Exhibition Read More »

On Tuesday, April 16th, at the Thomas Edison National Historical Park in West Orange, NJ, West Orange Mayor, Susan McCartney, and West Orange Arts Council Board Members attended the celebration of Edison’s lifetime achievements. Edison’s original Ford Model T, which was gifted to Edison by Henry Ford, is being moved to its new home at …

West Orange Mayor & Arts Council Attend Ford Model T Ceremony for NJ Hall of Fame Museum Read More »

The West Orange Arts Council (WOAC) presents “UNTITLED Small Works,” a new exhibition showcasing big talent on a small scale with 23 talented local artists. This art show will run from April 13 to May 18 at the West Orange Arts Center and Gift Shoppe at 551 Valley Road, in West Orange, NJ. This exhibit …

New Art Show: “UNTITLED Small Works” Exhibition at West Orange Arts Center 4/13 – 5/18 Read More »

In commemorating Women’s History Month, The Gaelen Gallery in West Orange, NJ curated a fine art exhibition by local women artists for all to appreciate. These women artists have created artwork that have embodied either themselves as subjects or other women subjects through the visual art medium. This current art show by women artists invites …

Celebrating Women’s Art & Culture In West Orange, NJ – An Art Exhibit By Women Of Women Read More »

WEST ORANGE ARTS COUNCIL 2024 UNTITLED SMALL WORKS SHOW West Orange Arts Center, 551 Valley Road, West Orange, NJ Show Dates Saturday, April 13, 2024- May 18, 2024 (Saturdays Noon-4pm at West Orange Arts Center) Drop-off: Saturday, April 6, 2024 (11am -1pm) Reception: Saturday, April 27, 2024 (1-4pm) Pick-Up: Saturday, May 18, 2024 (3-4pm) The West …

Call for Artists : 2024 “UNTITLED SMALL WORKS” Show at Arts Center Read More »

The West Orange Arts Center (WOAC) is hosting a special art show of young talent from the Advanced Placement Studio. These are art students from the West Orange High School (WOHS). Every year, the West Orange Arts Council collaborates with the high school students to create an extraordinary showcase of young artistic talent. The West …

High School’s AP Art Students Exhibit at West Orange Arts Center Read More »

Celebrating African-American Elegance artists’ reception on Saturday, February 10, at the West Orange Arts Center, at 551 Valley Road in West Orange, was well attended by the exhibiting artists from West Orange, Orange, Newark and Essex County.  West Orange Mayor Susan McCartney (3rd from left), Councilwoman Tammy Williams (left) artists, and West Orange Arts Council Board Members …

Artists Assemble in Support of Celebrating Black History Month Read More »