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The West Orange Arts Council (WOAC) is honored to present Celebrating African-American Elegance, an art exhibition that can be viewed February 3 – February 24, 2024, at the West Orange Arts Center, 551 Valley Road, West Orange. The community is invited to an artists’ reception on Saturday, February 10, from 1-4 p.m. WOAC Gallery hours are Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. and …

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Click HERE to Buy Tickets Online limited Seating… 1st come, 1st serve   CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE PHOTOS FROM THE WEST ORANGE CLASSIC FILM FESTIVAL February 11th is Thomas A. Edison’s birthday. Supreme Bakery donated a tasty photo cake to help celebrate Thomas Edison’s birthday. We want to thank Supreme Bakery in West Orange, NJ …

West Orange Classic Film Festival’s is BACK! Starting Sun., January 21 Read More »

West Orange Arts Council Black History Month Exhibit EXHIBITION PERIOD (Show Dates):    February 3 – February 24, 2024 Delivery Date:    Saturday, January 27, 2024            11am-Noon Reception:         Saturday, February 10, 2024        1-4pm Pick-Up:              Saturday, February 24, 2024     2-4pm NOTE: Artists must be WOAC members. Join at www.woarts.org ALL WORK MUST BE WIRED FOR …

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The West Orange Arts Council marked a triumphant return to the NJ local arts scene in the Valley Arts District of West Orange, NJ with a spectacular pop-up show held at the West Orange Arts Center on Saturday, December 16th. The event was a resounding success, drawing in a crowd of over 50 art enthusiasts, …

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Unleashing Creativity: The Healing Power of Neurographic Art The West Orange Arts Council presented at the West Orange Health & Wellness Summit of 2023. This event exemplified the West Orange Arts Council’s commitment to raising awareness of its mission, which revolves around nurturing the appreciation for the performing, visual, and literary arts within the local …

West Orange Arts Council Shows How to Find Your Inner Calm Read More »

The West Orange Arts Council (WOAC) will be presenting a sizzling summer pop-up art gallery show from July 23 – August 13, 2023, at the West Orange Arts Center on 551 Valley Road, West Orange, NJ. A summer artist’s reception is planned for Saturday, July 29, from 1-3 p.m. in the gallery and sculpture courtyard …

Collaborative & Quick, Unique & Diverse Summer Pop-Up Exhibit Read More »

See This Art Exhibit In The Diverse Ethnic Community Of Ironbound, Newark, NJ. Through the pathways of art, we can explore and learn more about the culture and people of the tropical islands known as Cabo Verde off the west coast of Africa. This Art Exhibit is a great way to learn about the beautiful …

MARIA ESTRELA DISPLAYS A TROPICAL TREASURE CHEST OF CABO VERDEAN ART Read More »

(POSTPONED) WOAC’s exhibit for Hispanic Heritage Month “Unidos Juntos de Nuevo” (United Together Again) celebrates our multicultural community with a diverse tapestry of backgrounds, stories, and experiences. All West Orange Arts Council (WOAC) member artists who would like to share their perspectives are welcome to enter. WOAC provides gallery space, marketing support (calendar listings, press …

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Close to 100 people attended West Orange Arts Council’s Juneteenth Celebration of “A Salute to The Black Soldier – A Story Untold,” an exhibition that was part of the West Orange Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 17. West Orange Mayor Susan McCartney and Council President Tammy Williams were in attendance. The event was supported by …

New Art Show Opens for Juneteenth Celebration – A Salute… Read More »

The West Orange Arts Council (WOAC) is honored to present to the community A Salute to The Black Soldier-A Story Untold; This exhibition is in honor of Juneteenth, celebrating Black liberation and preservation in all forms. The works displayed inspire us to explore the idea of Black soldiers of all genders, individuals in the Black …

Juneteenth, Celebrating Liberation; A Salute to the Black Soldier Read More »