Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council Gallery 

133 Spring St.  |  Newton, NJ 07860  |  (973) 383 - 0027

Open Hours: Tuesday to Friday: 10AM to 5PM | Saturday: 12PM to 5PM
OR by Appointment

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Please Note:

In honor of Independence Day, we will be closed July 4 & 5.

Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, July 8.

A Mid-Year Message From Our Executive Director

June 2025

Dear Friends,

Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council (SCAHC) believes that creativity and community go hand in hand. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, our mission is to enrich and support the artistic and cultural fabric of our community. We are proud to continue our service as the cultural heart of Sussex County — nurturing local artists, supporting heritage programs, and connecting neighbors through the power of the arts and shared cultural experiences.

Many of you are familiar with our gallery on Spring Street, which features rotating exhibitions that spotlight the incredible artistic talent in our region. A selection of juried shows are tailored for those who enjoy friendly competition, while others are open calls for artists of all levels. The support shown by artists in these shows has helped them grow, with entry numbers increasing year after year. For 2025, we’ve added a new “People’s Choice” member show, which will take place later this year.

Our ever-expanding hands-on workshops, public events, and educational programs bring people of all ages together to explore, learn, and express themselves creatively. Designated as the official arts and heritage organization of Sussex County, we administer funds through our regrant program to support non-profit, community-based programming in music, theater, visual arts, and history each year.

With your help, SCAHC works to ensure that students, young artists, and local talent have access to a Senior Student Art Scholarship, educational opportunities, and a venue to display their work — building a stronger community and a more creative Sussex County. With your direct support, we were able to expand our student scholarship program, launch 2025 children’s summer classes, and so much more.

Donations to SCAHC — whether monetary or in the form of volunteer time and tasks — have a direct and lasting impact on the local economy and community. Our artists and instructors are from our local region and are always eager to share their creative talents.

As important as financial donations are, there are many other ways to help:

• Volunteer at the Gallery
• Volunteer at an Off-Site Event
• Enter an Exhibition
• Attend a Workshop
• Help with Fundraising
• Bring a Friend to an SCAHC Event
• Share/Like Social Media Posts
• Help Publicize Our Events
• Join a Committee
• Be Creative! Give us a call and let’s talk!

Together, we can continue to build a community where creativity is valued, shared histories are honored, and the arts are accessible to everyone.

On behalf of myself, our staff, and Board of Directors, thank you for your support,

Joseph A. Fontana
Executive Director
Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council