Visual Arts Center of New Jersey Elects Emily Rawdon to Board of Trustees
Summit, NJ (November 14, 2025)— At its most recent board meeting on Monday, November 10, the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey (VACNJ) elected Emily Rawdon to its Board of Trustees. Her term begins immediately and will run through June 2028.
“The Art Center is excited to welcome Emily Rawdon to its Board of Trustees,” said Melanie Cohn, Executive Director of VACNJ. “Emily’s enthusiasm for the arts will no doubt strengthen the Board’s vision and provide valuable support as the Art Center continues to grow and broaden its reach.”
Emily Rawdon is a digital marketing and strategy professional based in Orange, NJ, where she resides with her wife, dog, and two cats. She brings more than 15 years of project management, digital product, and performance marketing experience, having worked across major sports brands such as the Washington Commanders, the PGA TOUR, the NFL, and Grand Slam Track.
She currently works in outside sales for Triple 8, Inc. and Roller Derby Skate Company, overseeing international distribution and sales to specialty shops. She has played roller derby under the name “Bourbon” since 2013. Currently, she skates with Philly Roller Derby, Jacksonville Roller Derby, Magic City Misfits, and is sponsored by Monarch Skates. She served as Director of Business Relations and as a member of the Board of Directors of USA Roller Derby from 2016 to 2024, overseeing all marketing, sales, sponsorships, and business initiatives for the women’s national team.
Emily holds art degrees from Colgate University and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, as well as an MBA from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She is a practicing artist working in photography, painting, and printmaking.
About the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey
For more than 90 years, the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey has been exclusively dedicated to viewing, making, and learning about contemporary art. Recognized as a leading non-profit arts organization, the Art Center’s renowned Studio School, acclaimed exhibitions, and educational outreach initiatives serve thousands of youths, families, seniors, and people with special needs annually.
The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey is located at 68 Elm Street in Summit, NJ. Gallery hours: Monday–Thursday, 10 AM–8 PM; Friday & Saturday, 10 AM–5 PM; and Sunday, 11 AM–4 PM. Please call 908.273.9121 to confirm holiday hours. Visit artcenternj.org for more information.
Support
Major support for the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey is provided by the Wilf Family Foundations; New Jersey State Council on the Arts; and the Art Center community of supporters.