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Studio School Youth Art Programs take place within the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey’s Studio School, which includes ten studios designed for media ranging from ceramics to painting. The programs are part of a robust four-semester Studio School that also offers Spring Break Art Camp for Kids and Spring Break Art Camp for Tweens. Participants are in a setting that is connected to several contemporary art exhibition galleries, including the Main Gallery with slanted 30-foot floor-to-ceiling windows, the Mitzi & Warren Eisenberg Gallery, and the Marité & Joe Robinson Strolling Galleries.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Building open Monday–Thursday 9 AM–10 PM, Friday 9 AM–6 PM, and Saturday–Sunday 10 AM–5 PM; gallery hours Monday–Thursday 10 AM–8 PM, Friday 10 AM–5 PM, and Saturday–Sunday 11 AM–4 PM; between semesters, hours may vary
The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey began developing in 1931 when seven painters rented a studio loft together, and its official inception date is 1933. Its mission is to nurture the capacity for personal expression, expand the creative experience, and foster stronger communities by empowering people to see, make, and learn about art. Through exhibition, Studio School, and community programs, the Art Center engages seniors, at-risk youth, and adults with disabilities through in-community programs. The organization received accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums in 1981, a “Citation of Excellence” and “Major Impact Organization” designation from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts in 2008, four Discover Jersey Arts People’s Choice Awards for “Favorite Place to Take an Adult Arts Class,” and has achieved KultureCity Certification.
Last updated January 20, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Building open Monday–Thursday 9 AM–10 PM, Friday 9 AM–6 PM, and Saturday–Sunday 10 AM–5 PM; gallery hours Monday–Thursday 10 AM–8 PM, Friday 10 AM–5 PM, and Saturday–Sunday 11 AM–4 PM; between semesters, hours may vary
The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey began developing in 1931 when seven painters rented a studio loft together, and its official inception date is 1933. Its mission is to nurture the capacity for personal expression, expand the creative experience, and foster stronger communities by empowering people to see, make, and learn about art. Through exhibition, Studio School, and community programs, the Art Center engages seniors, at-risk youth, and adults with disabilities through in-community programs. The organization received accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums in 1981, a “Citation of Excellence” and “Major Impact Organization” designation from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts in 2008, four Discover Jersey Arts People’s Choice Awards for “Favorite Place to Take an Adult Arts Class,” and has achieved KultureCity Certification.
Last updated January 20, 2026.
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