Sussex County Arts &   Heritage Council

Upcoming events

Welcome to our Event Calendar

 View our calendar to keep up to date on our current events including our gallery exhibitions and our workshops and classes. Our calendar is color coded for your convenience and are as follows:

Wednesday Painting Group, Workshops and Classes, Exhibitions, and Events


Upcoming events

    • Wednesday, January 22, 2025
    • Wednesday, November 26, 2025
    • 45 sessions
    • 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! 

    • Thursday, March 27, 2025
    • Thursday, April 24, 2025
    • 133 Spring St.

    Our Exhibition "Awakenings" is on view from March 27th - April 24th. 

    To learn more about this exhibition, go to our Awakenings Exhibition Page

    • Wednesday, April 02, 2025
    • Friday, April 04, 2025
    • 133 Spring St.

    Skylands 37 Acceptances issued. 

    You will receive an email letting you know whether or not your piece was accepted. 

    To learn more about this exhibition, go to the Skylands 37 page on our website. 

    • Sunday, April 06, 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    Spring Stained Glass Class

    Session 1: Sunday, April 6 | 2-4 PM 

    Session 2: Saturday, April 12 | 1-3 PM 

    Create your own beautiful Spring-inspired stained glass sun catcher! A condensed two-day beginner workshop will introduce you to the fine art of Tiffany-style stained glass.

    Go to our Workshops and Classes page to see examples for this class and sign up. 


    • Saturday, April 12, 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

    Spring Stained Glass Class

    Session 1: Sunday, April 6 | 2-4 PM 

    Session 2: Saturday, April 12 | 1-3 PM 

    Create your own beautiful Spring-inspired stained glass sun catcher! A condensed two-day beginner workshop will introduce you to the fine art of Tiffany-style stained glass.

    Go to our Workshops and Classes page to see examples for this class and sign up. 


    • Sunday, April 13, 2025
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    Abstract Mosaic Class

    Date:

    Session 1: Sunday, April 13 | 2-4 PM

    Session 2: Saturday, April 19 | 2-4 PM

    Come and create your own Mosaic Design with Marcelle Rollinger!

    This class will consist of two separate sessions. During the first sessions, you will be working on creating a piece of art using Glass, buttons, and beads to create a feeling or experience. You will attach your piece to a board that is 5”x10”. Materials and tools will be provided, but if you have a small item you wish to include you may incorporate it into your piece.

    During your second session you will either be grouting your piece or you have the option to fill in all the gaps with decorative items. We will also discuss ways to mount your piece to display.

    SCAHC Member Price: $70

    FFDP / Veterans Price: $70

    Non-SCAHC Member Price: $80.00

    Go to our Workshops and Classes Page  to reserve your spot or call the office at (973) 383 – 0027.

    This class will be held at our Spring St. Gallery located at 133 Spring St. | Newton, NJ 07860.


    • Saturday, April 19, 2025
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    Abstract Mosaic Class

    Date:

    Session 1: Sunday, April 13 | 2-4 PM

    Session 2: Saturday, April 19 | 2-4 PM

    Come and create your own Mosaic Design with Marcelle Rollinger!

    This class will consist of two separate sessions. During the first sessions, you will be working on creating a piece of art using Glass, buttons, and beads to create a feeling or experience. You will attach your piece to a board that is 5”x10”. Materials and tools will be provided, but if you have a small item you wish to include you may incorporate it into your piece.

    During your second session you will either be grouting your piece or you have the option to fill in all the gaps with decorative items. We will also discuss ways to mount your piece to display.

    SCAHC Member Price: $70

    FFDP / Veterans Price: $70

    Non-SCAHC Member Price: $80.00

    Go to our Workshops and Classes Page  to reserve your spot or call the office at (973) 383 – 0027.

    This class will be held at our Spring St. Gallery located at 133 Spring St. | Newton, NJ 07860.


    • Friday, April 25, 2025
    • 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • 133 Spring St.

    Pick Up

    SCAHC will be open for Pick up on: 

    Friday, March 21st from 11AM - 4PM AND 

    Saturday, March 22nd from 1PM - 4PM 


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

    • Saturday, April 26, 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • 133 Spring St.

    Pick Up

    SCAHC will be open for Pick up on: 

    Friday, March 21st from 11AM - 4PM AND 

    Saturday, March 22nd from 1PM - 4PM 


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

    • Friday, May 09, 2025
    • 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • 133 Spring St.

    Skylands 37 Drop Off 

    You can drop off your accepted pieces on: 

    Friday, May 9th from 11AM - 4PM AND

    Saturday, May 10th from 1PM - 4PM 

    To learn more about this exhibition, go to the Skylands 37 page on our website. 

    • Saturday, May 10, 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • 133 Spring St.

    Skylands 37 Drop Off 

    You can drop off your accepted pieces on: 

    Friday, May 9th from 11AM - 4PM AND

    Saturday, May 10th from 1PM - 4PM 

    To learn more about this exhibition, go to the Skylands 37 page on our website. 

    • Tuesday, May 20, 2025
    • Thursday, June 19, 2025

    Skylands 37 On View 

    To learn more about this exhibition, go to the Skylands 37 page on our website. 

    • Saturday, May 31, 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    Skylands 37 Opening Reception & Awards Ceremony
    Date: Saturday, May 31 | 6-8 PM
    Location: SCAHC Spring Street Gallery, 133 Spring Street, Newton, NJ 07860

    Newton, NJ – Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council (SCAHC) is delighted to announce the Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony for Skylands 37- a distinguished annual exhibition showcasing and celebrating the remarkable artistic talent in our region. The Reception will take place on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at SCAHC, 133 Spring Street in Newton, NJ.

    Skylands 37 invites artists to submit their works for consideration, and the response has been spectacular. The show features a curated selection of art, highlighting the diversity and creativity of our local arts community. This exhibition is on display from May 20 to June 19, 2025. The winners will be announced and prizes awarded at our Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony.

    “We are incredibly excited to celebrate the 37th year of Skylands, and we’re looking forward to showcasing the extraordinary talent of artists throughout the Tri-State area,” said Joe Fontana, Executive Director of Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council. “This exhibition is not just an opportunity to appreciate art, but also to connect with and support the creativity that continues to enrich and inspire our region.”

    For more information, please visit www.scahc.org/Skylands37.

Past events

Sunday, March 30, 2025 Afternoon Pysanky Egg Class
Sunday, March 30, 2025 Morning Pysanky Egg Class
Saturday, March 29, 2025 Awakenings Opening Reception
Friday, March 28, 2025 Glass Fusion Jewelry Class
Saturday, March 22, 2025 Xpose Pickup / Awakenings Drop-Off
Friday, March 21, 2025 Xpose Pickup / Awakenings Drop-Off
Friday, March 14, 2025 Skylands 37 Entry Deadline
Saturday, March 08, 2025 Alcohol Inks Class
Friday, March 07, 2025 Wire Wrapping I Class
Saturday, March 01, 2025 Beginners Watercolor Class
Saturday, February 22, 2025 10th Annual Xpose Opening Reception
Friday, February 21, 2025 Acrylic Pour Class
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 10th Annual Xpose On View
Thursday, February 13, 2025 Valentine's Mini Pop-Up
Saturday, February 08, 2025 Winter's Splendor Pick Up / Xpose Drop Off
Friday, February 07, 2025 Winter's Splendor Pick Up / Xpose Drop Off
Thursday, February 06, 2025 Bead Weaving Class
Saturday, February 01, 2025 Valentine's Glass Fusion Class
Saturday, January 25, 2025 Advanced Mosaics Session 2
Saturday, January 18, 2025 Winter's Splendor Opening Reception
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 Xpose Acceptances
Sunday, January 12, 2025 Advanced Mosaics Session 1
Friday, January 10, 2025 Winter's Splendor On View
Wednesday, January 08, 2025 Xpose Submission Deadline
Saturday, January 04, 2025 Small Works Pick Up / Winter's Splendor Drop Off
Friday, January 03, 2025 Small Works Pick Up / Winter's Splendor Drop Off
Saturday, December 14, 2024 Etching Wine Glasses Class
Friday, December 13, 2024 Etching Slate Coasters Class
Friday, December 13, 2024 Glass Fusion Ornaments Class
Sunday, December 08, 2024 Introduction to Stained Glass Session 2
Sunday, December 01, 2024 Introduction to Stained Glass Session 1
Saturday, November 30, 2024 Small Works Exhibition
Saturday, November 23, 2024 NJ History Pick Up / Small Works Drop Off
Friday, November 22, 2024 NJ History Pick Up / Small Works Drop Off
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 Alcohol Inks Class
Saturday, November 16, 2024 Acrylic Pour Class
Friday, November 15, 2024 Wire Wrapping II
Friday, November 08, 2024 Murder Mystery Dinner Fundraiser
Saturday, November 02, 2024 New Jersey: Our Rich History Opening Reception
Friday, November 01, 2024 Wire Wrapping I
Sunday, October 20, 2024 Haunted Harvest Food Truck Festival
Thursday, October 17, 2024 New Jersey: Our Rich History
Saturday, October 12, 2024 Global Cultures and Traditions Pick Up / NJ History Drop Off
Saturday, October 12, 2024 Heritage Weekend
Friday, October 11, 2024 Global Cultures and Traditions Pick Up / NJ History Drop Off
Thursday, October 10, 2024 Global Cultures and Traditions Pick Up / NJ History Drop Off
Sunday, September 29, 2024 Introduction to Embroidery
Friday, September 27, 2024 Acrylic Pour Class
Saturday, September 14, 2024 Global Cultures and Traditions Opening Reception
Saturday, September 07, 2024 Mosaics Class
Thursday, September 05, 2024 Global Cultures and Traditions Exhibition
Saturday, August 31, 2024 Summertime Pick Up / Global Traditions Drop Off
Friday, August 30, 2024 Summertime Pick Up / Global Traditions Drop Off
Thursday, August 22, 2024 ZOOM Grant Workshop
Saturday, August 17, 2024 Summertime: A Wonderous Season Opening Reception
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 In-Person Grant Workshop
Thursday, August 01, 2024 Summertime: A Wonderous Season
Saturday, July 27, 2024 Senior Citizens Pickup / Summertime Drop Off
Friday, July 26, 2024 Senior Citizens Pickup / Summertime Drop Off
Saturday, July 20, 2024 Alcohol Inks Class
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 Ice Cream Acrylic Painting Class
Sunday, July 14, 2024 Wire Wrapping Class
Saturday, June 22, 2024 Senior Citizens Show Opening Reception
Friday, June 21, 2024 Glass Kite Class
Thursday, June 20, 2024 Senior Citizens Show
Saturday, June 15, 2024 Skylands 36 Pick-up/Senior Citizens Drop-off
Friday, June 14, 2024 Skylands 36 Pick-up/Senior Citizens Drop-off
Wednesday, June 05, 2024 Spring Meadow Watercolor Class
Friday, May 31, 2024 Acrylic Pour Class
Saturday, May 25, 2024 Volunteer Meet and Greet!
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 Alcohol Inks Class
Saturday, May 18, 2024 Skylands 36 Opening Reception and Award Ceremony
Friday, May 17, 2024 Wire Wrapping Class
Thursday, May 16, 2024 Skylands Exhibition
Tuesday, May 07, 2024 Skylands 36 Drop Off
Sunday, May 05, 2024 Skylands 36 Drop Off
Saturday, May 04, 2024 Spring Crafters and Artisans Fair
Friday, May 03, 2024 Skylands 36 Drop Off
Saturday, April 27, 2024 Transitions Pick Up
Friday, April 26, 2024 Mother's Day Glass Class
Friday, April 26, 2024 Transitions Pick Up
Thursday, April 25, 2024 SCAHC Volunteer Meet and Greet
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 A European Countryside Acrylic Painting Class
Saturday, April 13, 2024 Transitions Opening Reception
Friday, April 12, 2024 Acrylic Pour Painting Class
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 Transitions Members' Exhibition
Saturday, March 23, 2024 Xpose Pick Up / Transitions Drop Off
Friday, March 22, 2024 Glass Easter Egg Class
Friday, March 22, 2024 Xpose Pick Up / Transitions Drop Off
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 Spring Florals Watercolor Class
Sunday, March 10, 2024 Critique and Discussion with the Judge
Saturday, March 09, 2024 Abstract Painting with Alcohol Inks
Sunday, February 25, 2024 Afternoon Pysanky Egg Class
Sunday, February 25, 2024 Pysanky Egg Class
Saturday, February 24, 2024 XPOSE 9th Annual Regional Juried Photography Exhibtion
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 Winter Woods Acrylic Painting Class
Friday, February 09, 2024 Sun Catcher Class
Friday, February 02, 2024 Coaster Etching Class
Thursday, January 11, 2024 New Directions Members' Exhibition
Friday, January 05, 2024 Etching Wine Glasses Class
Saturday, December 16, 2023 Etching Wine Glasses Class
Friday, December 15, 2023 Coaster Etching Class
Saturday, December 09, 2023 Coaster Etching Class
Friday, December 08, 2023 Etching Wine Glasses Class
Wednesday, December 06, 2023 Origami Holiday Ornaments with ALDO
Thursday, November 23, 2023 Small Works and Crafts for the Holiday Season, 2023
Friday, November 17, 2023 Glass Fusion Holiday Ornaments with Marcelle Rollinger
Thursday, October 26, 2023 "Joyful Color" Members' Fall Exhibition
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 Advanced Alcohol Ink, with SuzAnne Pacala
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 Wednesday Painting Group
Saturday, October 07, 2023 Sussex County Heritage Weekend
Saturday, October 07, 2023 October Food Truck, Music, & Art Festival
Thursday, October 05, 2023 Halloween Glass Suncatcher ornaments
Thursday, September 28, 2023 "Collage Suncatcher and pendant" with Marcelle Rollinger.
Friday, September 22, 2023 Acrylic Pour with Linda Swentzel, September 22, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Thursday, September 21, 2023 International and Global Perspectives Juried Exhibition
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Alcohol Ink with SuzAnne Pacala, September 12.
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 Senior Citizens Competition/Exhibition 2023
Friday, August 18, 2023 Paint a Sea turtle in Acrylic Paint with Wendy Ransom August 18.
Sunday, July 30, 2023 “Watercolor Workshop" -Paint a Barn with Wendy Stamer
Wednesday, July 26, 2023 Dragonfly in Acrylic Paint with Wendy Ransom
Friday, July 07, 2023 flora and fauna
Wednesday, June 28, 2023 “Origami” Creating 3d Shapes in Paper With Aldo Putignano
Saturday, June 24, 2023 “Watercolor Workshop" Paint a Goldfinch with Wendy Stamer
Friday, June 23, 2023 “Etching Slate Coasters” with Jonathan Hodgson
Friday, June 02, 2023 Call For Artists: "Images of Sussex County" (Members' Exhibition)
Saturday, May 20, 2023 Canceled due to weather: May Food Truck, Music, & Art Festival
Thursday, April 20, 2023 Beginners Graphite Drawing Workshop
Friday, March 31, 2023 Call for Artists: Sussex County Art Educators' Exhibition
Friday, March 24, 2023 March 2023 Acrylic Pouring Workshop with Linda Swentzel
Friday, March 10, 2023 "Spring Fest"
Thursday, March 09, 2023 Call For Artists: 23rd Annual Skylands Juried Art Exhibition
Saturday, March 04, 2023 Call For Artists: "Spring Fest" Members' Exhibit
Sunday, February 19, 2023 Xpose Critique & Discussion with the Judge
Saturday, February 11, 2023 Awards Presentation: 8th Annual XPOSE Regional Juried Photography Exhibition
Friday, February 10, 2023 Watercolor Workshop with Wendy Stamer
Friday, February 10, 2023 8th Annual XPOSE Regional Juried Photography Exhibition
Tuesday, February 07, 2023 February Exploring Alcohol Inks workshop with SuzAnne Pacala
Friday, February 03, 2023 February Wine Glass Etching with Jonathan Hodgson
Friday, January 20, 2023 January Wine Glass Etching with Jonathan Hodgson
Friday, January 20, 2023 Watercolor Workshop with Wendy Stamer
Tuesday, January 10, 2023 Exploring Alcohol Inks workshop with SuzAnne Pacala
Friday, January 06, 2023 New Beginnings Exhibition
Thursday, December 22, 2022 8th Annual Xpose Juried Photography Exhibition
Saturday, December 17, 2022 Acrylic Pouring Workshop with Linda Swentzel
Friday, December 09, 2022 Roaring 20’s Gala Extraordinaire Dinner, Dance, & Auction
Tuesday, November 29, 2022 Exploring Alcohol Inks workshop with SuzAnne Pacala
Friday, November 18, 2022 November Paint & Sip with ARTstitution
Friday, November 18, 2022 Artwork drop-off extended - Small Works / Holiday Gifts Exhibition
Saturday, November 12, 2022 Wine Glass Etching#3 with Jonathan Hodgson
Friday, November 11, 2022 Wine Glass Etching#2 with Jonathan Hodgson
Friday, November 04, 2022 Beginning Pastel Workshop with Jeffrey Wolfson
Saturday, October 22, 2022 Abstract Painting – Mixed Media and Collage Workshop with Ann Smiga Greene
Friday, October 14, 2022 Paint & Sip with ARTstitution
Saturday, October 08, 2022 FOOD TRUCK & MUSIC FESTIVAL
Saturday, October 08, 2022 Sussex County's 12th Annual Heritage Weekend 2022
Saturday, September 17, 2022 Wine Glass Etching with Jonathan Hodgson
Saturday, August 25, 2018 Mixed Media Mask Workshop with Linda Swentzel
Saturday, August 25, 2018 Mask Making with Linda Swentzel
Wednesday, August 01, 2018 Senior Citizens Art Competition
Saturday, May 19, 2018 Skylands Juried Art Exhibition
Tuesday, March 27, 2018 AAUW Partnership Exhibition
Friday, February 02, 2018 Xpose 4 Juried Photography Exhibition
Saturday, January 06, 2018 Artists' Choice
Friday, October 13, 2017 Fall Gala
Saturday, October 07, 2017 7th Annual Sussex County Heritage Weekend
Wednesday, October 04, 2017 Partnership Exhibit
Thursday, September 21, 2017 NJ State Senior Citizens' Exhibit
Wednesday, September 06, 2017 Anything Goes
Tuesday, July 25, 2017 Senior Citizens Art Exhibition
Monday, June 26, 2017 The Art of Wendy Stamer
Saturday, June 17, 2017 Visions of New Jersey
Saturday, May 06, 2017 Opening Champagne Reception for our 30th Annual Skylands Regional Juried Art Exhibit
Saturday, May 06, 2017 Skylands Juried Regional Art Exhibit
Thursday, April 27, 2017 Art Association of Roxbury - Annual Exhibition
Saturday, April 08, 2017 Watercolor with Wendy Stamer
Saturday, April 08, 2017 My Life In Color - Art by David Rush
Saturday, March 25, 2017 Watercolor with Wendy Stamer
Tuesday, March 21, 2017 Sussex County Teen Art
Saturday, February 04, 2017 Xpose

Funding of the Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council has been made available in part by the NJ State Council on the Arts, a division of the NJ Department of State and a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, through the State/County Partnership Block Grant Program, as administered by the Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council. Additional funding has been made available in part by the New Jersey Historical Commission through the County History Partnership Program, as administered by the Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council. Partial funding provided by the Sussex County Board of Commissioners.

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Gallery / Office Hours

Tuesday - Friday: 10:00 am - 5:00 PM
Saturday: by appointment



133 Spring Street, Newton NJ 07860

Email: scahc@scahc.org  |  Phone: 973 - 383 - 0027

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