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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 …

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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 »

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, …

A Vibrant Celebration of NJ Local Arts: West Orange Arts Council’s Grand Reopening Read More »