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Building on last year’s impactful debut, the 2025 Juneteenth Film Festival will once again feature a diverse and thought-provoking selection of films that explore themes of freedom, equality, and social justice. This year’s festival will also introduce new panel discussions, filmmaker Q&As, and community engagement initiatives, offering even more opportunities for education and meaningful dialogue. […]

WEST ORANGE ARTS COUNCIL – 2025 Juneteenth Exhibit West Orange Arts Center, 551 Valley Road, West Orange, NJ Show Dates June 14, 2025 – July 12, 2025 (Saturdays 2-4pm at West Orange Arts Center) Drop-off: Saturday, June 7, 2025 (11am -1pm) Reception: Saturday, June 21, 2025 (TBD)      Pick-Up: Thursday, July 17, 2025 (6-8pm)

Kathleen Heron’s “Unbelievable, Believable” on Display in Montclair, NJ  A new distinctive and quirky art show had its art gallery opening reception on Sunday, May 4, 2025, in Montclair, NJ. This was for a show of miniature art pieces created by Kathleen Heron and curated by Francesca Castagnoli from https://www.tinygallerymontclair.com/. This tiny art gallery

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

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

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

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

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

  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

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