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WEST ORANGE ARTS COUNCIL 2024 Unidos Juntos de Nuevo Exhibit West Orange Arts Center, 551 Valley Road, West Orange, NJ Show Dates September 14, 2024 – October 26, 2024 (Saturdays Noon-4pm at West Orange Arts Center) Drop-off: Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 (11am -1pm) Reception: TBD      Pick-Up: Saturday, October 26, 2024 The West Orange …

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The West Orange Arts Council had its opening reception for the Juneteenth celebration. It was a great showing of art that lift one’s spirits and help people to experience the exhibit “Juneteenth Joy: Unchained”. This was a captivating art exhibit celebrating freedom, resilience, and creativity. Curated with passion by gallerist Rey Arvelo, this exhibit showcases …

WOAC Celebrating “Juneteenth Joy: Unchained’” with an Artist’s Reception & Film Screening Read More »

In this month of June we take time to celebrate the West Orange Arts Council and the 25 years that they have taken to cultivate and share the arts to the Essex County, NJ community. Over the 25 years they have held over 75 art exhibitions that have given many local artist’s the platform to …

Celebrating 25 Years of The West Orange Arts Council in Essex County, NJ Read More »

Join Us And Experience The Emotionally Evocative Exhibit Of Calligraphically–Infused Paintings Today! Closing reception is planned for Sunday June 30th from 2-5pm. Please Note: This workshop and the closing event on June 30th are part of ongoing partner programming with the New Jersey Performing Arts Center’s community engagement department. Rare is the chance to experience a …

Eleanor Winters “Paris / Auschwitz: Remembering the Children” at Jewish Museum of NJ Read More »

West Orange Arts Council’s Juneteenth Joy: Unchained Exhibit Part of West Orange’s Juneteenth Film Festival Exhibition on display: June 8, 2024, through July 6, 2024 Artist’s Reception & and Film Screening: Saturday, June 22, 2024 Gallery Hours: Saturdays: Noon – 4 pm WEST ORANGE, NJ – The West Orange Arts Council (WOAC) announces Juneteenth Joy: …

New Art Show: “Juneteenth Joy: Unchained Exhibit” At West Orange Arts Center 6/8 – 7/6 Read More »

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 …

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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 »