WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Arts Council is pleased to announce the latest art exhibit at the West Orange Art Center galleries, “3 Women … 3 Perspectives,” featuring the art of WOAC board members Amelia Panico, Lisa Suss and Heidi Sussman. Each of the three women, who are West Orange residents as well, […]
Top WOHS artists show their work at West Orange Arts Center, display skill, depth and innovation
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Visitors to the West Orange Arts Center will have the chance to experience the work of West Orange High School’s Advanced Placement art students in a new exhibit that runs now through April 23. The exhibit, which will hold a special reception with the artists Friday, March 31, features 40 of […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — One year after holding its first organizational meeting, the Friends of the Library are embarking on a 2017 action plan intended to continue the group’s mission of raising money and support for the West Orange Public Library while also establishing the library as a cultural hub for the township. A major […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Through a partnership with the Visual and Performing Arts Program at West Orange High School, the West Orange Arts Council’s latest show features rising stars from the talented young arts community. The exhibit runs through Sunday, April 23, with an opening reception on Friday, March 31, from 7 to 9 p.m. […]
Don’t miss the WOPL’s ode to black culture and history
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Public Library — in conjunction with the township’s African Heritage Organization, Arts Council, Human Relations Commission and Downtown Alliance — will celebrate Black History Month with “A Day of Events” on Feb. 26, from 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. The program will feature a performance from Maati drummers and […]
WOAC’s Holiday Boutique offers chance for unique wares
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Arts Council unanimously elected Patricia Mitrano as its new chairwoman during its Nov. 17 meeting. Mitrano said she felt the time was right in her life to accept the leadership position following the departure of Carol Lemon, who nominated Mitrano as her successor. And while Mitrano knows that […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange Arts Council invites the public to visit its annual Holiday Boutique and Small Works Show at the West Orange Arts Center, 561 Valley Road in West Orange. The boutique will be open for three weekends in December — Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18 […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange Arts Council members, local artists, art lovers and supporters came together to mark the first anniversary of the West Orange Arts Center at 561 Valley Road on Saturday, Oct. 15. The establishment of the arts center greatly enhanced the ability of the WOAC to advocate for artists by creating […]
Cardens display a century of family art at WOAC show
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Most family members have a lot in common — a striking resemblance, similar mannerisms, a distinctive laugh — but Jan and Jann Carden’s familial connection goes much deeper. Indeed, the West Orange husband and wife both come from long lines of talented artists who left behind a rich history of paintings, […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Arts Council will present artist Deneise Smith at a reception on Thursday, Aug. 14, at 7 p.m. at the West Orange Public Library, where her work will be on display beginning Aug. 8. smith is a photographer and painter.