The Watchung Arts Center will be closed Labor Day Weekend.
The Center will open its doors for the 2010 – 2011 Season on Wednesday, September 8th.
The Watchung Arts Center offers new art exhibitions each month, performances of music, comedy, and improv, and classes in drawing, photography, and yoga.
Upcoming Performances
| Saturday, September 11 |
The Improvables | Adult Improv |
| Friday, September 24 |
A Musical Evening with Mike DeParto | Musical Benefit |
| Saturday, September 25 |
Tibetan Finissage | Tibetan Music and Dance |
| Sunday, September 26 |
Rising Stars Piano Recital | Classicals at the Circle |
| Saturday, October 2 |
Tracy Grammer | “Powerful Women of Song” |
| Saturday, October 9 |
The Improvables | Family Improv |
| Sunday, October 10 |
Kathleen Supové: The Exploding Piano | Classicals at the Circle |
| Saturday, October 16 |
Beacon Hill Jazz Band | Jazz |
| Friday, October 22; Saturday, October 23; Sunday, October 24 |
Jennifer DiOrio’s Offsides | Stage Performance |
| Friday, October 29 |
A Shehnai-Vocals Evening | Indian Classicals |
Tickets for all performances, payable by personal check or cash, are available at the door 30 minutes prior to each event. Reservations may be made on our secure Ticket Reservation page, by calling the Watchung Arts Center at (908) 753-0190, or by e-mailing us. Please include your name, phone number, the event, and the number of seats desired.
Registration Opens for Fall 2010 Classes and Workshops
Register now for all Youth and Adult Classes and Workshops at WAC. New exciting and innovative programs available — class sizes are limited — register early and save a spot today! Download the Youth and Adult registration forms.
Artistic Birthday Parties at WAC
Book an Artistic Birthday Party with professional artist/art teacher Monica Schraiber Otero for children ages 3 and up.Adult art parties are also available.
See the Parties page for more information.
An Opportunity...
WAC needs volunteers for a variety of tasks. Please see the Support page for more information.
Summer Schedule
The Watchung Arts Center would like to thank all of the artists, performers, patrons and members who have supported us during the 2009 - 2010 season. The Center is now in summer hiatus in preparation for the new season.
The galleries will be closed for the months of July and August. Office hours will be available by appointment only. Please call or email to schedule an appointment.
Enjoy your summer and thank you for your continued patronage.
Summer Art Camp Photos
View a gallery of photos from the Summer 2010 Art Camp.
September Exhibitions
Samten Dakpa
Upper Gallery
New Dreams Tibetan Art Show
Samten Dakpa
Artist Reception
Sunday, September 12, 2 to 5 p.m. with a discussion by the artist at 3 p.m.
Connie Legakis
Robinson
Lower Gallery
Reflections
Connie Legakis Robinson
Artist Reception
Sunday, September 12, 1 to 4 p.m.
Credits
This program is made possible, in part, by funds from the New Jersey State Council on
the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the
National Endowment for the Arts, and administered by the
Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission through the State/County Partnership Local Arts Program.
Banner: Beacon Hill Jazz Band • “Daffodils,” painting by Miguel Angel Uroso • “On Thin Ice,” photo by Sheilia Lenga • photo by Monica Schraiber Otero