{"id":36249,"date":"2026-05-10T16:20:56","date_gmt":"2026-05-10T16:20:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.localmedianj.com\/?p=36249"},"modified":"2026-05-13T15:07:05","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T15:07:05","slug":"visual-arts-center-of-new-jersey-to-celebrate-spring-exhibitions-with-a-june-6-community-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.localmedianj.com\/?p=36249","title":{"rendered":"Visual Arts Center of New Jersey to Celebrate Spring Exhibitions with a June 6 Community Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Visual Arts Center of New Jersey<\/strong><\/p>\n

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On June 6, 2026, the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey will celebrate its spring exhibitions with a Community Day event. The day, which will feature artist-led walks around Summit, a live podcast recording, and drop-in workshops, will run from 10 AM to 2 PM. \u201cOur Community Day event is a way for the public to not only see the incredible work on view at the Art Center this spring, but to really engage with the art,\u201d said VACNJ Director of Education and Community Engagement Rachel Aponte. “I’m so excited for people to experience our spring exhibitions, to learn more about the art on view, and to make some art of their own!”<\/p>\n

The day will feature:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Art Walks in Summit with Exhibiting Artist Chrystofer Davis<\/strong><\/span>
\nStep outside for guided photo-based walks through Summit, led by artist Chrystofer Davis. Participants are encouraged to observe, document, and reflect on their surroundings using smartphones or disposable cameras (available as needed). Walks will take place at 10:15 AM, 11:15 AM, and 1:15 PM.<\/p>\n

Live Podcast Recording with Jordan Horton & Dennis Redmoon Darkeem<\/strong><\/span>
\nJoin us for a live podcast recording featuring a conversation between podcast host and Indigenous artist Dennis Redmoon Darkeem and Art Center Curator Jordan Horton. Together, they\u2019ll discuss art, identity, and creative practice. This recording will take place in the Main Gallery from 12 to1 PM.<\/p>\n

Portraiture Booth & Queer Icon Drop-In Workshop with Exhibiting Artist Gabriel Garcia Roman<\/span><\/strong>
\nStep into the portraiture booth and explore self-expression through photography using a variety of props\u2014participants are invited to represent themselves in any way they choose. Then, join the drop-in workshop inspired by Gabriel Garcia Roman\u2019s Queer Icons series, where you can transform your portrait (or images provided by the artist) into your own personalized queer icon artwork. The portraiture booth will be available from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Queer Icon Workshops will take place from 11 AM to 12 PM and 1 to 2 PM.<\/p>\n

Pinhole Camera Station<\/span><\/strong>
\nExplore the magic of analog photography at our all-day pinhole camera station, led by artist James Provenzano. Learn how pinhole photography works and create your own images in this hands-on activity for all ages. This station will be available to the public from 10 AM to 2 PM on the Art Center lawn.<\/p>\n

For more information, and to register, visit artcenternj.org\/event\/community-day.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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