Members Art Show and Collectors Week

The Members’ Committee is excited to announce the Members Art Show & Collectors Week! This exhibition is a celebration of art made by our members.

This year's judge is Meghan Roghanchi, the Founder and Curator of RAM Gallery in Summit, NJ. She holds a BFA in Visual Arts from Rutgers University's Mason Gross School of the Arts, where she studied under influential professors like Lauren Ewing, John Yau and Rudy Serra; exploring materials, presentation, and the vital artist-patron relationship. Meghan channeled her lifelong passion for art and collecting into founding RAM Gallery in 2023. She created a space that bridges creative practice and collecting, offering artists a supportive space with lively opening receptions, curated events and intimate studio visits for select collectors. Meghan believes art should inspire confidence, spark conversations, and encourage creative experimentation.

Register early to guarantee a spot! Space is limited.
Artwork Accepted: Monday, August 31, 2026 from 10am-8pm
Exhibition Opening: Thursday, September 3, 2026 from 6-8:30pm, awards presented at 7:30pm
Art Pick-up: Friday, 9/11/26 through Sunday, 9/13/26 during the Art Center’s open hours
 
All Art Center Members are welcome to hang one original work of art. Space is limited, so register in advance online or at the front desk to guarantee your spot. Then bring your artwork to the Art Center’s main floor gallery at 68 Elm Street, Summit, New Jersey on Monday, August 31, from 10am-8pm. The exhibition will run from 9/4-9/10, with an opening on Thursday, 9/3, from 6-8:30.
$35 entry fee

One artwork per member. Maximum size is 36 x 36” for 2-D work (including frame) and 24 x 24 x 36” for 3-D work.
Artists of all ages can exhibit. Artist must be a current member of the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey. The museum galleries will feature our members who are 18 or older. Our second-floor gallery will display the work of our members under the age of 17.

Works must be dropped off in person on Monday, August 31, from 10am-8pm. Works must be picked up in person Friday, 9/11, 9am-5pm; Saturday, 9/12 and Sunday, 9/13, 10am - 5pm. Any artwork not picked up by 5pm on Sunday, 9/13, becomes property of the Art Center.

The Fine Print:

1. Works must be dropped off in person during the installation period:  Monday, August 31, from 10am-8pm. Works must be picked up in person Friday, 9/11, 9am-5pm; Saturday, 9/12 and Sunday, 9/13, 10am - 5pm.
2. Any artwork not picked up by 5pm on Sunday, 9/13, becomes property of the Art Center.
3. Artists may send a representative for drop off or pick up, but must have a letter signed by the artist authorizing them to submit and/or pick up artwork.
4. Space is allotted to members that register. Space is limited, so register early!
5. Wall mounted works must be wired and ready to hang. A limited number of pedestals and tables will be available for sculpture, ceramics and jewelry on a first come, first served basis. If you are displaying hand-crafted jewelry or other small items, you must provide your own display furniture.
6. All artworks must be family-friendly in content. The Art Center retains the right to refuse an artwork for any reason.
7. Artists can choose to have their artworks for sale. Commission is 20% to the Art Center & 80% to the artist. Artists can choose to donate all proceeds to the Art Center’s programs.
8. Sold work can only be picked up by the purchaser during the designated pick-up times listed above in #1.