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The Clifton Arts Center Gallery and Studio are housed in two renovated barns of the former U.S. The Clifton Arts Center is a municipally operated facility.

Animal Quarantine Station, now the grounds of Clifton Municipal Complex. The brick barns were built in the early twentieth century and are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. They have been joined together by a modern, airy atrium to create a unique venue for the exhibition of the visual arts. The Clifton Municipal Complex is already host to a sculpture garden containing the works of more than 30 contemporary sculptures, and the opening of the Arts Center in January 2000 has given the City of Clifton the distinction of being one of the most arts-friendly municipalities in the Northeast. The Clifton Arts Center is located in the 26-acre Clifton Municipal Complex, Clifton Avenue and Van Houten Avenue. On entering the complex, go to Well Road and go up the hill; the Arts Center is located next to the Artesian well. The Clifton Arts Center and Sculpture Park in association with the City of Clifton Public Library seeks to preserve, enhance, interpret, and extend the reach of its programs for the benefit and well-being of citizens. A $3 admission entrance fee is required to view the exhibits for non-members. Please Note: The Arts Center is closed to the public on Legal Holidays and/or when the exhibits are being installed.

10/13/2026

🍂 Fall Pressed Flower Lantern Workshop at Clifton Arts Center! 🌼🏮

Join us on this Saturday, October 17th, from 1–3 PM for a beautiful, hands-on art workshop for families with children ages 7 and up, plus adults!

✨ Instructor Chrissa Van Duffelen will guide you through the art of decorating with pressed flowers as you create your very own lantern featuring the warm colors and beauty of fall. See sample.
🍁 All supplies and instruction are included! 🏮 Each registration includes one battery-operated lantern to decorate and take home.

❤️ Hurry! Only 4 spots remain!

📞 For more information and to register, call Clifton Arts Center at 973-472-5499.

We hope you’ll join us for a fun and creative afternoon celebrating the beauty of autumn! 🍂🌻

10/09/2026

As our October Arts & Humanities programming continues, we’ve been embracing creativity, exploration, and community through a variety of exciting activities!

From our Creepy Crawlers & More class creating festive ornaments, to CHS World History students visiting for an engaging art scavenger hunt, to welcoming senior citizens from our local Mira Vie community and connecting through our Senior BBQ outreach, there’s been something special happening at every turn! 🖼️🎃🤝

We love bringing people of all ages together through art, learning, and meaningful community experiences! See some photo highlights.

📞 For more information, call the Arts Center at 973-472-5499.

📍 Stop by and visit us Wednesday through Saturday, 1 PM–4 PM!

10/02/2026

🎨 Happy October! It’s National Arts & Humanities Month! 🎶

Last week, we were delighted to welcome Wood Vibrations — Owen Davitt, Owen Davitt Music Matthew Schmidt, Matthew Weger, and Maggie Fatsis — for an inspiring evening of contemporary chamber music celebrating creativity, collaboration, and the American landscape as we honor the nation’s 250th anniversary.

A special thank you to JK Realty for generously sponsoring the reception and helping make this wonderful evening possible!

📸 Take a look at some photo highlights from the evening!

And, as always, a heartfelt thank you to our community for coming together to celebrate art, music, creativity, and our American story with us. We’re so grateful to share these special moments with you.

There’s much more happening throughout October in celebration of National Arts & Humanities Month! We hope you’ll join us for more events, performances, and opportunities to experience the arts together.

👉 Visit www.cliftonartscenter.org to explore upcoming events and learn more.

09/29/2026

🕷️🐛 Creepy Crawlers & More! 🐍🦋

Join us this Saturday, October 3rd from 1pm-3pm for the rescheduled Creepy Crawlers & More Class for Kids at the Arts Center!

🔎 See some examples of the art projects to make
📝 Registration is still open!

For more information or to register, call the Arts Center at 973-472-5499.

We hope to see you there! 🎃🐸🕷️

09/25/2026

Moonlight Symphony performance tonight at Clifton Arts Center. Call 973-472-5499

09/23/2026

🎨 A Reminder for This Saturday! 🐛

Join us Saturday, September 26th at 1:00 PM for a fun and creative kids’ art class, “Creepy Crawlers & More,” taught by art teacher, MaryAnn Baskinger!

🖌️ See the flyer for full details. Registration is still available!
Register in advance and go directly online at:
https://www.govpaynow.com/gps/user/cyg/plc/a006oz

09/21/2026

🌙✨ What a beautiful afternoon at the Clifton Arts Center! ✨
More than 200 visitors joined us this past Saturday for our reception celebrating Moonlit Memories: Night Visions of America at 250 — an afternoon filled with art, community, conversation, and celebration!

A special thank you to Lisa D’Amico, D'Amico - Artist Curator of the Rockefeller Gallery at Rockefeller State Park Preserve, and to the wonderful volunteers and staff from both the Rockefeller Gallery and Clifton Arts Center Gallery for helping make this exhibition possible.

❤️We are also grateful to our community leaders for their continued support of the arts and for joining us for this special celebration.

Our appreciation goes to Michael Craft, Co-Owner of Wilton Art Gallery, award-winning photographer and author, who served as our Awards Juror.

Congratulations to our Award Recipients!
First Place: Regina Gelfer — Blood Moon Over Roaring Brook Lake
Second Place: Gina Pierson — Tree at Bear Mountain
Third Place: Lesa Cash — Winter Marsh
Honorable Mention: Chris Yacopino — Winter Moon, Brookdale Park
Curator’s Award: Neal Korn — Union 18, NJ

Over 150 votes were cast online for the People's Choice Awards.
Congratulations to:
• Beth Kearny
• Kim Maniscalco
• Janet Krupit
• Wendy Richmond & Jennifer Barker Kuskovski (tie)

📸 Take a look at some highlights from this wonderful afternoon!

🌙 The celebration continues online!
Join us tomorrow~ Tuesday, September 22nd at 7 PM for a special Zoom Talk exploring the inspiration and artistry behind Moonlit Memories: Night Visions of America at 250.

💻 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/moonlittalk

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate art, creativity, and America at 250 with us! ✨

09/14/2026

🌙 Mark Your Calendars! 🎨

Join us this Saturday, September 19th, from 1–4 PM for our Meet & Greet Reception, open to the public!

✨ Featuring 80+ talented artists working across a wide range of mediums — from photography, oils, and watercolors to mixed-media and more.

🖼️ Artwork will be available for purchase, so come discover something special while enjoying an afternoon of art, conversation, and community. Meet the artists, connect with fellow art lovers, and enjoy light refreshments as we celebrate our newest exhibit:

🌙 Moonlit Memories: Night Visions of America at 250 🇺🇸
We’d love to see you there and celebrate the creativity of our incredible artistic community!

For more information, visit: www.cliftonartscenter.org
Hope to see you Saturday! 💫

09/11/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the lives forever changed by September 11, 2001.

In remembrance of the many lives lost 25 years ago, we pay tribute through “One World, United for Peace — September 11th Memorial,” a powerful sculpture by artist, Michael Alfano.

Part of the Clifton Arts Center’s permanent sculpture collection, this work stands near the entrance of the Arts Center as a lasting reminder of those we lost, the families and loved ones left behind, and the importance of coming together in peace and humanity.

Twenty-five years later ~ We remember. We honor. We Endure. Together.

09/08/2026

🌙✨ Moonlit Memories: Night Visions of America at 250✨🌙

We are delighted to announce a special art exhibition and collaboration with the Rockefeller Art Gallery, curated by Lisa D’Amico, Ph.D., Lisa D'Amico - Artist opening and on display at the Clifton Arts Center Gallery from Wednesday, September 16th ~ October 23rd, 2026.

Join us on Saturday, September 19th, from 1–4 PM for a special Reception & Meet the Artists, open to the public! 🎨

Guests will have the opportunity to:
• Meet the featured artists
• Explore the exhibition
• View and purchase original artwork
• Enjoy an afternoon of conversation, inspiration,
and artistic exchange

🌌 Moonlit Memories: Night Visions of America at 250 invites viewers to discover the magic and wonder of America after dark. The exhibition explores nocturnal landscapes, wildlife, celestial phenomena, and the captivating interplay of light and shadow.
Together, these works create a contemplative journey through America’s natural heritage, revealing the extraordinary beauty that emerges beneath the night sky.

We hope you’ll join us and experience Moonlit Memories for yourself! 🌙🖼️

📍 Clifton Arts Center Gallery
📅 Exhibition Dates: Wednesday, Sept. 16th ~ Oct. 23th, 2026
~ open Wednesdays through Saturdays 1pm-4pm
🥂 Reception & Meet the Artists:
Saturday, September 19th: 1PM–4 PM

For more information, visit www.cliftonartscenter.org

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Well Road
Clifton, NJ
07013

Telephone

+19734725499

Website

http://www.cliftonartscenter.org/

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