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• Weekly Painting Group

  • Start
    Wednesday, January 22, 2025
  •  
  • End
    Wednesday, November 26, 2025
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  • Schedule
    45 sessions
  • Location
    133 Spring St.

  Come to our Wednesday Midday Painting group with Joanna West! Please call ahead to confirm space at 973 - 383 - 0027. 

  Every Wednesday

  11AM - 1PM

  $10.00 per. person 

  Participants must bring their own supplies. 

  Bring your own supplies and creativity, all media are welcome! The Wednesday Painting Group is a perfect chance to find camaraderie through making art and having great discussions. You are welcome to just stop in and say hello to check it out and see if it is something that you would like to take part in! 

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• Nostalgia Pick Up / Architecture Drop Off

  • Start
    Friday, August 15, 2025
  • End
    Saturday, August 16, 2025
  • Location
    133 Spring Street

  Drop Off and Pick Up

  
  

  SCAHC will be open for Drop off / Pick up on: 

  Friday, July 18 from 11AM - 4PM AND

  Saturday, July 19 from 1PM - 4PM 

  
  

  We will be accepting Entries for our Man-Made and Natural Architecture Exhibition. To learn more about this exhibition, to to the Architecture Exhibition page on our website. 

  Artists will be picking up their work from our Nostalgia Exhibition. To learn more about this exhibition, go to the Nostalgia Exhibition page on our website. 

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• Grant Workshop

  • When
    Tuesday, August 19, 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    ZOOM

  Arts and History Grant Applications Now Open

  Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council (SCAHC) is now accepting 2026 grant applications from all Sussex County arts and history organizations, as well as other non-profit organizations planning arts or history projects. Eligible applicants include visual and performing arts organizations, history groups, and other non-profit organizations planning relevant programming. All applicants must be certified 501(c)(3) non-profits, as recognized by the IRS.

  Applications and grant guidelines are available on our Regrant Program Page. 

  A Grant Workshop will be held on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM at SCAHC’s office, located at 133 Spring Street, Newton, NJ. 

  A second session will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM.

  All new and former applicants are required to attend one of these sessions. Attendance is optional for current regrantees applying for 2026 funding.

  The application deadline is Friday, October 17, 5:00pm.

  To reserve a place at a workshop, please email Joe Fontana, Executive Director, at fontanaj@scahc.org.

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• Man-Made and Natural Architecture On View

  • Start
    Thursday, August 21, 2025
  • End
    Thursday, September 18, 2025

  Man-Made and Natural Architecture On View 

  This exhibition invited artists to explore the tension, harmony, and parallels between the constructed and the organic. From towering skyscrapers and sprawling cityscapes to the intricate architecture of bird nests, flowing rivers, and rugged mountains—this theme celebrates structure in all its forms.

  Artists were encouraged to interpret the theme in any way, welcoming both abstract and representational approaches, as well as all styles and mediums. Whether through literal depictions or conceptual explorations, this show seeks to showcase the diverse ways structure influences our environments, imaginations, and sense of place.

  
  

  
  

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• Creative Doodling Class

  • When
    Thursday, August 21, 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    133 Spring St. Newton, NJ 07860

  Creative Doodling Class

  Date: Thursday, August 21 from 1-2 PM

  Location: SCAHC Spring Street Gallery – 133 Spring Street | Newton, NJ 07860

  Let your child's creativity run wild in this playful and imaginative art class! Creative Doodling introduces kids to the joy of drawing without rules, where every squiggle, shape, and line has a place.

   Through fun exercises using repetitive patterns, whimsical shapes, and expressive lines, students will learn how to transform simple marks into unique and eye-catching artwork. There are no mistakes here—just endless possibilities for creativity, exploration, and fun!

  This class is FREE! However, we ask that you call to register in advance as space and supplies are limited. You can call to register at 973-383-0027 during our office hours: Tuesday to Friday from 10 AM – 5 PM and Saturday from 12 PM – 5 PM.

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• Glass Fusion for Kids

  • When
    Thursday, August 28, 2025
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    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    133 Spring St.

  Glass Fusion for Kids 

  Date: Thursday, August 28 from 1-3 pm

  Location: SCAHC Spring Street Gallery – 133 Spring Street | Newton, NJ 07860

  
  

  Create your own glass suncatcher!
  Ages 6+, ages 6-13 must be accompanied by an adult.

  Let your child's creativity shine in this fun, hands-on workshop where kids ages 6 and up will design and create their very own glass suncatchers! All glass pieces are pre-fired for safety—there are no sharp edges.

  Children will arrange and glue their colorful designs onto a base piece of glass, which will then be taken to Marcelle’s Studio for kiln-firing. Finished suncatchers will be ready for pickup one week later.

  Price: $25.00

  Please register in advance on our Children's Summer Classes page to guarantee your spot! 

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• Man-Made and Natural Architecture Opening Reception

  • When
    Saturday, September 06, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

  Man-Made and Natural Architecture Exhibition Opening Reception

  Date: Saturday, September 6 from 6 - 7:30 PM 

  Location: SCAHC Spring Street Gallery – 133 Spring Street | Newton, NJ 07860

  
  

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• Abstract Painting with Collage, Gesso, and Acrylics

  • When
    Saturday, September 13, 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    133 Spring Street, Newton NJ 07860

  Abstract Painting with Collage, Gesso, and Acrylics

  Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025  |  1-4 PM

  Location: SCAHC Spring Street Gallery – 133 Spring Street | Newton, NJ 07860

  
  

  Dive into expressive painting through playful gestures, layered collage, gesso, and fluid acrylic pigments with renowned local artist and current President of the New Jersey Watercolor Society Ann Smiga Greene. She is a signature member of several prestigious art societies, including the American Watercolor Society and the International Society of Experimental Artists, and her work has been showcased in fine art exhibitions and earned awards in both national and international competitions.

  In this workshop, you’ll explore loose, spontaneous mark-making using markers and pencils. Collage elements will be added to build shapes, contrast, and texture. Gesso and fluid acrylics are added to create areas of negative space—highlighting the dynamic relationship between shape, value, and key design principles. The emphasis is on personal expression, while also learning about collage, water media tools and techniques. Paint what you feel—layer by layer.

  Open to artists of all levels, this workshop invites creative exploration without predetermined outcomes, planning, or drawing. Whether your work tends toward abstraction or representation, Ann will support you in developing your unique artistic voice. Bold strokes, dynamic compositions, and an openness to the unexpected are at the heart of this experience—allowing your art to evolve naturally and authentically.

  Materials will be provided. However, students are welcome to bring collage papers of their choice if desired.

  Please register in advance to guarantee your spot; spaces are limited. Go to our Workshops and Classes page to register, or call us at 973-383-0027. 

  Price: $125

  
  

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• Architecture Pick-Up / Haunting Drop-Off

  • Start
    Friday, September 19, 2025
  • End
    Saturday, September 20, 2025
  • Location
    133 Spring Street

  Drop Off and Pick Up

  
  

  SCAHC will be open for Drop off / Pick up on: 

  Friday, September 19 from 11AM - 4PM AND

  Saturday, September 20 from 1PM - 4PM 

  
  

  We will be accepting Entries for our Haunting Exhibition. To learn more about this exhibition, go to the Haunting Exhibition page on our website. 

  Artists will be picking up their work from our Man-Made and Natural Architecture Exhibition. To learn more about this exhibition, go to the Architecture Exhibition page on our website.

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• Haunting Exhibition On View

  • Start
    Wednesday, September 24, 2025
  • End
    Thursday, October 23, 2025

  Haunting Exhibition On View

  September 24 – October 23

  Haunting can be defined as “poignant and evocative, difficult to ignore or forget”. This spooky season, we invited our artists to make some “haunting” artwork by exploring mythology, fairytales, history, and imagination. Whether they are capturing the eerie essence of the nighttime forest, highlighting the creatures that lurk in the shadows, or exploring histories that humans have forgotten, we invited them to submit works that possess the imagination! 

  Stop in and see what they have created! 

  
  

  
  

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• "Painting" the American Revolution

  • When
    Saturday, October 04, 2025
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    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

  “PAINTING” THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

  Date: Saturday, October 4 from 1-3 PM

  Location: SCAHC Spring Street Gallery – 133 Spring Street | Newton, NJ 07860

  
  

  Discover the Birth of a Nation Through the Fine Arts

  Join SCAHC for a captivating journey into the founding of the United States—told through the powerful lens of the fine arts. From paintings and poems to portraits, sculptures, and music, explore how artists of the American Revolution captured the spirit of a new nation.  You will be learning about the artists and the stories behind their iconic works including: “Washington Crossing the Delaware” by  Emanuel Leutze, “George Washington Portrait” by Gilbert Stuart, “The Bloody Massacre” by Paul Revere, and John Trumbull’s Paintings in the US Capitol Building.

  Learn how these creative expressions not only reflected a pivotal moment in history but continue to shape our national identity today.

  Suggested donation: $5 at the door

  Registration required: Call 973-383-0027 to reserve your spot as space is limited!

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• Heritage Weekend

  • Start
    Saturday, October 11, 2025
  • End
    Sunday, October 12, 2025
  • Location
    Sussex County

  Celebrate the 15^th Annual Sussex County Heritage Weekend
  October 11–12, 2025 | Sussex County, New Jersey

  Sussex County, NJ –Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council proudly announces the 15th Annual Sussex County Heritage Weekend, taking place on Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12, 2025.

  Launched in 2011, this event has grown into a county-wide celebration of the rich and diverse history of Sussex County. For two full days, residents and visitors alike are invited to explore historic sites, museums, cultural organizations, and local landmarks along with some special events organized specifically for this event!

  Heritage Weekend is an opportunity for local historical societies and community organizations to open their doors and share stories, artifacts, and traditions that have shaped the region for generations.

  A full list of participating sites, including visiting hours, an interactive map, and a schedule of special events, is available on our website at:
  www.scahc.com/HeritageWeekend

  Don’t miss this chance to discover—or rediscover—the heritage that makes Sussex County truly one of a kind.

  
  

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• Haunting Pick-Up / Members Showcase Drop Off

  • Start
    Friday, October 24, 2025
  • End
    Saturday, October 25, 2025
  • Location
    133 Spring Street

  Drop Off and Pick Up

  
  

  SCAHC will be open for Drop off / Pick up on: 

  Friday, October 24 from 11AM - 4PM AND

  Saturday, October 25 from 1PM - 4PM 

  
  

  We will be accepting Entries for our Members' Showcase Exhibition: The Color of Sound. To learn more about this exhibition, go to our Members' Showcase Exhibition page. 

  Artists will be picking up their work from our Hauntings Exhibition.  To learn more about this exhibition, go to the Haunting Exhibition page on our website. 

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• Members' Showcase Exhibition On View

  • Start
    Wednesday, October 29, 2025
  • End
    Thursday, November 20, 2025

  Members' Showcase Exhibition:
  The Color of Sound 

  Exhibition On View October 29 - November 20
  

  Let your auditory environment inspire your art with this theme. You can create work that invokes a sound, like waves crashing on a beach or the birds chirping at sunrise. Or, you can create work inspired by sound, like music that moves you or lyrics that impact you. Whether it’s abstract or representational, you can find inspiration in the soundscapes that surround us.
  

  This special exhibition is exclusively for our members and features reduced entry fees, making it even easier for you to participate. Plus, gallery visitors will have the chance to vote for the Best in Show, which will be revealed at the Closing Reception. 

  This special, Member's only exhibition will feature reduced entry fees in celebration of our Members. 

  Gallery visitors will be able to vote for their favorite piece up until November 15th at 2PM. This People's Choice Award will be presented during the Reception. 

  
  

  
  

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• 80's Murder Mystery Fundraiser

  • When
    Friday, November 07, 2025
  •  
    6:30 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Location
    The Farmstead Golf and Country Club - 88 Lawrence Rd. Lafayette Township, NJ 07840

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  Friday, November 7 
  Starts at 6:30 PM 

  The Farmstead Golf and Country Club 
  88 Lawrence Rd. | Lafayette Township, NJ 07848️

  Tickets (click the "register" button to purchase):

  Early bird pricing: $95
  Early bird tickets on sale until SEPTEMBER 19!

  Prices after September 19:
  SCAHC Members: $105
  Non-SCAHC Members: $115

  Dust off your leg warmers, grab your Swatch watch, and load up on Aqua Net for that big 80’s hair! Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council (SCAHC) invites you to an unforgettable evening of mystery, mayhem, and 80’s flair at our Murder Mystery Fundraiser. 

  Step into the drama backstage at a “totally radical” 80’s concert where not everything is as it seems. Secrets will be spilled, and suspects will emerge in this interactive, comedy-filled Murder Mystery show. Do you have what it takes to solve the crime?

  The evening includes:
  Hors d’oeuvre Cocktail Hour (Cash Bar)
  A Delicious 3-Course Buffet Dinner
  A Live Interactive Murder Mystery Comedy Show
  FREE 80’s-Themed Photo Booth
  Silent Auction
  50/50 Raffle Drawing

  Wear your best 80's concert outfit or ugly holiday sweater for this Event. We hope to see you there!

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