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Two Ladies in Leopard: Judyann Affronti & Cathy McCoy Bristol Pop Up
November 30, 2024
Meet West Orange Arts Council artists Judyann Affronti and Cathy McCoy Bristol and explore their works at a free Artist’s...
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Pop Up Art Exhibit: Rey Arvelo & Joanne Leone – Nov 2024 at West Orange Arts Center
November 9, 2024
Exhibit: Nov. 9 - Nov. 30, 2024 RECEPTION: Sat., Nov. 16 from 4-7 p.m. West Orange Arts Center 551 Valley...
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Arts in Medicine, A Growing Trend to Support Health & Well-being Presented by Patricia Mitrano
October 30, 2024
Arts Chair, Patricia Mitrano, Speaks on the Topic of Arts in Medicine at Art Reception for Reimagining Pain...
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New Art Show: “Unidos Juntos de Nuevo” at West Orange Arts Center thru until Oct. 26, 2024
September 16, 2024
West Orange Arts Council Presents “Unidos Juntos de Nuevo” in Observance of Hispanic Heritage Month Exhibition on display: Now through...
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Call For Artists 2024 “Unidos Juntos de Nuevo Exhibit” at The West Orange Arts Center
August 10, 2024
WEST ORANGE ARTS COUNCIL 2024 Unidos Juntos de Nuevo Exhibit West Orange Arts Center, 551 Valley Road, West Orange, NJ...
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WOAC Celebrating “Juneteenth Joy: Unchained’” with an Artist’s Reception & Film Screening
June 25, 2024
The West Orange Arts Council had its opening reception for the Juneteenth celebration. It was a great showing of art...
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Celebrating 25 Years of The West Orange Arts Council in Essex County, NJ
June 17, 2024
In this month of June we take time to celebrate the West Orange Arts Council and the 25 years that...
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Eleanor Winters “Paris / Auschwitz: Remembering the Children” at Jewish Museum of NJ
June 12, 2024
Join Us And Experience The Emotionally Evocative Exhibit Of Calligraphically–Infused Paintings Today! Closing reception is planned for Sunday June 30th from...
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New Art Show: “Juneteenth Joy: Unchained Exhibit” At West Orange Arts Center 6/8 – 7/6
June 8, 2024
West Orange Arts Council’s Juneteenth Joy: Unchained Exhibit Part of West Orange’s Juneteenth Film Festival Exhibition on display: June 8,...
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Arts Council Member, Joanne Leone, Has Solo Show Titled “Conversations With My Father”
May 28, 2024
Joanne Leone, a member of the West Orange Arts Council, is an award-winning painter and arts educator. A true Jersey Girl,...
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Arts Council Celebrates “The Mural” By Artist Dan Fenelon With A Ceremony In Orange, NJ
May 14, 2024
The Valley Arts District in The Oranges of New Jersey was abuzz with excitement as “The Mural” apartment community complex...
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Call For Artists 2024 “Juneteenth Joy: Unchained Exhibit” at The West Orange Arts Center
May 10, 2024
WEST ORANGE ARTS COUNCIL 2024 Juneteenth Joy: Unchained Exhibit West Orange Arts Center, 551 Valley Road, West Orange, NJ Show...
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Private Art Collectors Scoop Up Artwork at the West Orange Arts Council’s Member Artist Exhibition
April 30, 2024
Visitors were treated to a sensory journey during the opening reception of the newest art show at the West Orange...
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West Orange Mayor & Arts Council Attend Ford Model T Ceremony for NJ Hall of Fame Museum
April 17, 2024
On Tuesday, April 16th, at the Thomas Edison National Historical Park in West Orange, NJ, West Orange Mayor, Susan McCartney,...
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New Art Show: “UNTITLED Small Works” Exhibition at West Orange Arts Center 4/13 – 5/18
April 15, 2024
The West Orange Arts Council (WOAC) presents "UNTITLED Small Works," a new exhibition showcasing big talent on a small scale...
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Celebrating Women’s Art & Culture In West Orange, NJ – An Art Exhibit By Women Of Women
March 15, 2024
In commemorating Women’s History Month, The Gaelen Gallery in West Orange, NJ curated a fine art exhibition by local women...
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Call for Artists : 2024 “UNTITLED SMALL WORKS” Show at Arts Center
March 15, 2024
WEST ORANGE ARTS COUNCIL 2024 UNTITLED SMALL WORKS SHOW West Orange Arts Center, 551 Valley Road, West Orange, NJ Show...
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High School’s AP Art Students Exhibit at West Orange Arts Center
March 13, 2024
The West Orange Arts Center (WOAC) is hosting a special art show of young talent from the Advanced Placement Studio....
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Artists Assemble in Support of Celebrating Black History Month
February 26, 2024
Celebrating African-American Elegance artists’ reception on Saturday, February 10, at the West Orange Arts Center, at 551 Valley Road in West Orange,...
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CELEBRATING AFRICAN-AMERICAN ELEGANCE – A Black History Art Exhibit
February 10, 2024
The West Orange Arts Council (WOAC) is honored to present Celebrating African-American Elegance, an art exhibition that can be viewed February 3 –...
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West Orange Classic Film Festival’s is BACK! Starting Sun., January 21
January 27, 2024
Click HERE to Buy Tickets Online limited Seating... 1st come, 1st serve CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE PHOTOS FROM THE...
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Call for Artists: Celebrating African-American Elegance
December 24, 2023
West Orange Arts Council Black History Month Exhibit EXHIBITION PERIOD (Show Dates): February 3 – February 24, 2024 Delivery Date:...
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A Vibrant Celebration of NJ Local Arts: West Orange Arts Council’s Grand Reopening
December 22, 2023
The West Orange Arts Council marked a triumphant return to the NJ local arts scene in the Valley Arts District...
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West Orange Arts Council Shows How to Find Your Inner Calm
September 13, 2023
Unleashing Creativity: The Healing Power of Neurographic Art The West Orange Arts Council presented at the West Orange Health &...
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Collaborative & Quick, Unique & Diverse Summer Pop-Up Exhibit
July 24, 2023
The West Orange Arts Council (WOAC) will be presenting a sizzling summer pop-up art gallery show from July 23 -...
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MARIA ESTRELA DISPLAYS A TROPICAL TREASURE CHEST OF CABO VERDEAN ART
July 18, 2023
See This Art Exhibit In The Diverse Ethnic Community Of Ironbound, Newark, NJ. Through the pathways of art, we can...
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POSTPONED–2023 Unidos Juntos de Nuevo Exhibit
July 16, 2023
(POSTPONED) WOAC’s exhibit for Hispanic Heritage Month “Unidos Juntos de Nuevo” (United Together Again) celebrates our multicultural community with a...
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New Art Show Opens for Juneteenth Celebration – A Salute…
June 20, 2023
Close to 100 people attended West Orange Arts Council’s Juneteenth Celebration of “A Salute to The Black Soldier - A...
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Juneteenth, Celebrating Liberation; A Salute to the Black Soldier
June 15, 2023
The West Orange Arts Council (WOAC) is honored to present to the community A Salute to The Black Soldier-A Story...
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Call for Artists- A Salute to The Black Soldier
May 5, 2023
West Orange Arts Council Juneteenth Exhibit West Orange Arts Center, 551 Valley Road, West Orange, NJ EXHIBITION PERIOD (Show...
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“Mother Earth” Art Show Opens at the Art Center 4/22 – 5/27
April 24, 2023
Celebrating Mother Nature and All Mothers April 22, 2023 through May 27, 2023 Reception-Saturday, April 29 from 1-4 pm at...
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Mother Earth Exhibit Call for Artists at the West Orange Arts Center
March 18, 2023
The West Orange Arts Council (WOAC) would like to invite all our members, from the emerging artist to the professional,...
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West Orange High School Advanced Placement Studio Art Student Show
March 16, 2023
WEST ORANGE, NJ (Feb. 28, 2023) – The West Orange Arts Council (WOAC) in partnership with the Visual and Performing...
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The Diva Difference Black History Month Exhibit
February 8, 2023
The Diva Difference: Sisters With Voices...Unabashedly Bold… Unapologetically Black, an art exhibition February 4, 2023 – March 4, 2023, at the West Orange...
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West Orange Classic Film Festival 2023 is Back at AMC Theatres
December 23, 2022
The West Orange Classic Film Festival returns in the town where Thomas Edison invented movies. Once again, giving cinema lovers...
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West Orange Arts Members Show Big Talent on a Small Scale
November 14, 2022
The West Orange Arts Council's “Small Works Members Show” at the West Orange Arts Center Gallery and Gift Shoppe at...
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Call for Artists WOAC Members Small Works Show 2022
October 4, 2022
The West Orange Arts Council would like to invite all our members, from the emerging artist to the professional, to...
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Call for Artists: Festivals, Fiestas and Feasts
August 6, 2022
The West Orange Arts Council presents “Festivals, Fiestas and Feasts” in observance of Hispanic Heritage Month to celebrate Hispanic culture...
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“Inspired Landscape” Show Opens with an Art Reception this Friday, July 29th
July 26, 2022
West Orange, NJ – Seven local artists from various Essex County towns come together in “INSPIRED LANDSCAPE,” the work of...
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Juneteenth: Images Triumphant: June 4 – July 9, 2022
May 29, 2022
Juneteenth: Images Triumphant art exhibition features the work of West Orange Arts Council members Dwight Carter (photography), Anthony Gartmond (drawings),...
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Collaborative & Quick Pop-Up Exhibit Features Four Local Artists
May 2, 2022
The West Orange Arts Council (WOAC) presents an eclectic art viewing experience for artists and art lovers and a range...
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West Orange Arts Council’s Pop-Up Call for Artists (May 2022)
March 31, 2022
2022 West Orange Arts Council Pop-Up Exhibit. Guidelines & Pre-registration Information for Exhibition at the West Orange Arts Center. Exhibit...
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West Orange High School AP Studio Art Student Exhibit
March 8, 2022
The West Orange Arts Council’s (WOAC) latest show features rising stars of our arts community, the West Orange High School...
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Valentine’s Gift Shoppe at the West Orange Arts Center
February 5, 2022
The West Orange Arts Council’s Valentine’s Gift Shoppe is open for a special shopping weekend on Saturday, February 12 and Sunday,...
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West Orange Classic Film Festival 2022 Schedule Comedy Lineup
January 15, 2022
The West Orange Classic Film Festival returns in the town where Thomas Edison invented movies, once again giving lovers of...
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JSDD’s WAE Center “Inside Out” Exhibit at the West Orange Arts Center
January 12, 2022
Kick-off the new year with the West Orange Arts Council’s first show of 2022, the JSDD WAE Center's "Inside Out" Exhibit....
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Holiday Gift Shoppe & WAE Center Art Show – Gift Shoppe is Now Open
December 5, 2021
The West Orange Arts Council’s Holiday Gift Shoppe is open for local holiday shopping on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am –...
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PIECES, Messages in Street Art at West Orange Art Center
October 7, 2021
The West Orange Arts Council (WOAC) presents “PIECES, Messages in Street Art” a group exhibition featuring gallery works highlighting contemporary...
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The Power of IV Exhibit – Coming this August
July 8, 2021
The Power of IV Emotion • Eurythmy • Vernacular • Subversion Elisabeth Antoine • Carol Black-Lemon • Lisa Lackey •...
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Memories from West Orange Arts Council’s Black Lives Matter Artist’s Reception
June 29, 2021
Photographs by Rich Silivanch (Juneteenth, June 19, 2021) Working behind the scenes for months the exhibit and reception, curated by...
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Edison High School Dance Ensemble Responds to the Artwork and Poetry of WOAC’s Black Lives Matter Exhibit
June 15, 2021
Inspired by the artwork and poetry in “Black Lives Matter: For Justice, For Equality, For Liberty!” the Edison High School...
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Black Lives Matter: For Justice, For Equality, For Liberty!
May 17, 2021
A Hybrid Art Experience - Online and at the West Orange Arts Center Featured in NJ.com The West Orange Arts...
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Dear Mama: Perspectives on American Motherhood
May 1, 2021
The West Orange Arts Council (WOAC) presents “Dear Mama: Perspectives on American Motherhood” curated by Marina Carreira. Dear Mama will...
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Art Class Channels Creativity During COVID-19 Pandemic
March 29, 2021
By Sean Quinn View the virtual gallery, click here Senior year was supposed to be the time of their lives....
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Objet Trouvé: An Exhibit of Found Objects
February 1, 2021
Review by Sean Quinn The COVID-19 crisis has disrupted the way people live, forcing them to become more resourceful...
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Objet Trouvé: An Exhibit of Found Objects
January 12, 2021
Objet Trouvé: An Exhibit of Found Objects Virtual Exhibit and In-Person Exhibit at West Orange Arts Center January 9, 2021...
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A Custom Designed Handmade Gift with Donation
January 12, 2021
We hope you are staying safe and remaining vigilant during these challenging times. Art, in its many forms, connects our...
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Animals, Musicians & Abstract Imagery, Latinx Art Not Just Mexican Flora or Religious Symbolism
December 6, 2020
When most people think of Latinx art, images of lush Mexican flora or august religious symbolism probably come to mind....
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Visiones de Identidad-Review by Sean Quinn
November 28, 2020
Visit any gallery and you likely won’t find a single work produced by a Latinx artist. Though U.S. Census estimates...
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OBJET TROUVEʹ
September 16, 2020
An Exhibit of Found Objects In this exhibit artists bring new life to unexpected found objects. Objet Trouveʹ is the French...
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Visiones de Identidad
September 15, 2020
- Visions of Identity - A LATINX PERSPECTIVE A Juried Exhibit celebrating Latin heritage and culture curated by Maria...
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Build a Great Website Fast
September 12, 2020
A 4 session Online workshop that will have your new website up and running in just 4 sessions. Workshop dates...
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BLACK LIVES MATTER – The West Orange Arts Council Message to our Community
June 7, 2020
The West Orange Arts Council (WOAC) serves as a platform to educate our community through artistic expression and engagement. We...
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West Orange Film Society celebrates 15th Anniversary
April 25, 2020
Our friends at the Black Maria Film Festival are making you an offer you can't refuse!! Selected shorts from this...
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WOAC presents the WOHS AP ART Students Virtual Exhibit
April 25, 2020
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A Message to our members, volunteers, friends and fans
April 25, 2020
We hope that you and your families are safe and keeping positive during these challenging times. The West Orange Arts...
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