Clifton Arts Center

06/01/2026

🎨 CALL FOR ARTISTS 🎨
Are you a visual artist living in New Jersey, New York, or Connecticut? We invite you to submit your work for Moonlit Memories: Night Visions of America at 250, a juried exhibition presented by the Clifton Arts Center in partnership with The Art Gallery at Rockefeller State Park Preserve Lisa D'Amico - Artist

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, this exhibition invites artists to explore the beauty, mystery, and complexity of the nighttime landscape through themes of light, shadow, memory, and imagination.

🌙 Exhibition: Moonlit Memories: Night Visions of America at 250
📍 Clifton Arts Center Gallery, Clifton, NJ
📅 Exhibition Dates: September 16 – October 23, 2026
🗓 Submission Deadline: August 3, 2026

Artist Guidelines:
✔ Open to artists residing in NJ, NY, and CT
✔ Two-dimensional artwork only
✔ Up to two submissions per artist
✔ Artwork must be hand-delivered and picked up (no mailed entries)

Submit your artwork here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRrGzGwP5p1nudY2tnbclnMbpeXaKbz55W0AmGLSVxzhE1_g/viewform

🎉 Join us for the Opening Meet & Greet Reception!
📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Questions? Email: [email protected]
Please help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity with fellow artists, art educators, students, and creative organizations throughout the region.

05/29/2026

Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary in Clifton!

Step back in time at the historic Hamilton House Museum and join us for a special community celebration honoring America’s 250th birthday! See attached flyer.

Hosted by the City of Clifton Health & Human Services, Clifton Arts Center, Friends of the Hamilton–Van Wagoner House, and the Department of Public Works.

📍 Hamilton House Museum
971 Valley Road, Clifton, NJ

📅 Event Dates
• Sunday, June 14th
• Saturday, June 20th
• Sunday, June 28th

🕚 Times: 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
Drop in anytime — guided tours run throughout the day!

✨ Enjoy:
• Guided historic tours
• Souvenir shopping
• A chance to walk in the footsteps of history & learn

🎟 FREE admission — all are welcome!
No reservations are needed.

Learn more: https://www.cliftonnj.org/256/Hamilton-House-Museum

05/22/2026

May has been an incredibly exciting and memorable month at the Gallery! 🇺🇸🎨

We began with the annual Congressional Art Competition Exhibition, showcasing the outstanding talent, vision, and creativity of young artists from communities throughout our region. We then transitioned into the Clifton Association of Artists exhibition, “Spirit of America,” celebrating America’s 250th anniversary through inspiring works of art and patriotic expression.

Take a look at some highlights from these wonderful events — and there is still more to come! Soon, the New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players will visit the Gallery to perform “Patriotic Favorites.” 🎻✨

To learn about upcoming exhibitions, events and more, visit: http://www.cliftonartscenter.org

05/13/2026

We’re excited to announce a brand-new art exhibit opening today at the Clifton Arts Center, featuring the talented artists of the Clifton Association of Artists! 🎨✨

Join us for a special Opening Meet & Greet Reception on Saturday, May 16, from 1:00 PM–4:00 PM. Meet the featured artists and enjoy an inspiring afternoon of art, conversation, and creative exchange with some of Clifton’s outstanding local talent.

The exhibit, Spirit of America, commemorates the nation’s 250th anniversary by bringing people together through artistic expression. The collection showcases a diverse range of works, including oil, acrylic, pastel, and watercolor paintings, photography, and sculpture—celebrating the creativity and spirit of our local arts community. Artwork will also be available for purchase.
We hope to see you there!

For more information, visit www.cliftonartscenter.org

05/05/2026

🎶 The sound of music is in the air!

Join us on June 12th at 7 PM at the Clifton Arts Center for an unforgettable Evening of Music & Celebration, commemorating the momentous 250th Anniversary of America 🇺🇸

The acclaimed New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players will perform “Patriotic Favorites”—a stirring program of beloved American classics and treasured works. This spirited string quartet performance features:
🎻 Brennan Sweet (violin)
🎻 Theo Bockhorst (violin)
🎼 Elzbieta Weyman (viola)
🎼 Hyewon Kim (cello)

Experience an evening filled with brilliance, warmth, and celebratory fanfare as we honor our nation’s rich musical heritage.

✨ Following the performance, guests are invited to enjoy a festive reception generously sponsored by JK Realty

🎟️ Call 973-472-5499 to reserve with cash or check, or purchase tickets online:
www.cliftonartscenter.org

04/30/2026

Tickets are still available for this weekend’s theatre performance of Boeing Boeing at Clifton Arts Center. Set in 1960s Paris, this high-flying comedy follows a charming bachelor with three fiancées until fast jets, unexpected guests, and bad weather throw his timed life into chaos.

Show Dates are:
• Friday at 7:30PM - May 1
• Saturday at 7:30PM - May 2
• Sunday at 3:00PM -May 3

Get tickets on www.kismettheatre.org or call: 973-559-3276
Enjoy the show and support the arts in Clifton!

04/27/2026

Last week, the Clifton Arts Center had the wonderful opportunity to visit Laurelwood Arboretum 🌿Laurelwood Arboretum

We were especially excited to see the work of Elaine Lorenz, one of the talented artists featured in our Clifton Sculpture Park, also on display there. In addition we saw many other sculptures by talented and professional artists.

A heartfelt thank you to Scott Broadfoot for sharing an insightful behind-the-scenes look at curatorial professional development, truly an inspiring experience!

04/15/2026

Opening April 24th! Boeing Boeing presented by Kismet Performing Artists Theatre at the Clifton Arts Center. Set in 1960s Paris, this high-flying comedy follows a charming bachelor with three fiancées until fast jets, unexpected guests, and bad weather throw his timed life into chaos. Show Dates are:
• Fridays at 7:30PM-April 24 & May 1
• Saturdays at 7:30PM-April 25 & May 2
• Sundays at 3:00PM-April 26 & May 3
Get tickets on www.kismettheatre.org or call: 973-559-3276
Enjoy the show and support the arts in Clifton!

We are artists!

04/14/2026

Spring is here and we are blooming with all the Arts! If you haven’t had a chance to see the April issue of Clifton Merchant Magazine turn the pages to learn about all the arts here in Clifton and what’s happening at the Arts Center & Sculpture Park https://cliftonmagazine.hflip.co/9aa5ee9794.html

04/10/2026

The cast of BOEING BOEING is cleared for take off!

✈️ Destination: Clifton Arts Center

Andrea Young - Berthe
Shawn Dawiskiba - Bernard
Alan Niebuhr - Robert
Sarah Selim - Gloria
Molly Arts - Gretchen
Ashley Alvarez - Gabriella

Taking off April 24- May 3. Get your tickets now!!
🎟️ Get your tickets: www.kismettheatre.org