The Art School at Old Church

The Art School at Old Church offers after-school programs, gallery tours for students, senior groups, and special needs groups, special needs programs at the school or in the community, merit badge programs for the Boy & Girl Scouts of America, art teachers workshops, and birthday parties. Its Art in Reach outreach program partners with schools, groups, and special needs populations to provide in-school and after-school residencies, arts enrichment workshops and activities, and field trips to the galleries.

Programs

• Art in Reach – The Art School's Outreach Program — Partners with schools, groups, and special needs populations to provide in-school and after-school residencies, arts enrichment workshops and activities, and field trips to the galleries.
• After-School Programs
• Gallery Tours — For students, senior groups, and special needs.
• Special Needs Programs — At The Art School or in your community.
• Merit Badges Programs for the Boy & Girl Scouts of America
• Art Teachers Workshops
• Birthday Parties

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old
• General schedule: Classes are offered year-round over four semesters.

About the provider

The Art School at Old Church was founded in 1974. It is a nonprofit, non-sectarian art and cultural center that offers day and evening courses, workshops, and events for adults, teens, children, and families. Its mission is to provide a wide range of arts experiences and to welcome individuals of all ages, backgrounds, identities, and abilities to participate in life-long learning in and through the arts. Classes are offered year-round over four semesters.

The Art School at Old Church is a nonprofit, non-sectarian art and cultural center located in Demarest, New Jersey. It offers day and evening courses, workshops, and events for adults, teens, children, and families. Our summer camp, Blast of Art! for Kids, takes place in the 2nd and 3rd weeks of August.

Last updated October 21, 2026.