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Arts in the Park
Highland Park’s Outdoor Downtown Arts Street Festival
Join Main Street Highland Park for the 19th annual Arts in the Park street festival, juried art show, and arts and crafts sale in downtown Highland Park, New Jersey.
The festival draws thousands of art enthusiasts and visitors from around the region to stroll through downtown Highland Park and enjoy artistic offerings, live music and other entertainment, food from local restaurants, children's activities, promotional booths, and much more.
Pom-Pom Gnomes
Make your own fuzzy friend! Join us to craft adorable pom-pom gnomes with colorful yarn and cozy charm. A perfect evening of fun for adults who love handmade whimsy.
All materials provided. First come, first served!
Please arrive on time and plan to stay for the full workshop.
Presented by Highland Park Library & the Highland Park Arts Commission.
#CraftNight #PomPomGnomes #HighlandParkNJ #HPArts
Heart Festival in New Brunswick
HPAC supports the Heart Festival in New Brunswick by having a table for patrons to make Sumi ink works, paint rocks and fold origami hearts. Come join us again this year!!!
Presented by State Theatre New Jersey, New Brunswick Cultural Center, New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), and and the Arts Institute of Middlesex County. This annual FREE outdoor family-friendly festival celebrates the vibrant arts and history of New Brunswick and Middlesex County.
The festival features live music and dance performances, dance classes for kids with American Repertory Ballet, an Arts Market, craft vendors, free balloon animals, free face painting, a health & wellness tent hosted by Garden of Healing, and a history corner hosted by East Jersey Old Town Village. Other activities include free arts & crafts, food vendors, ticket and swag giveaways, and so much more!
Collage with Rolonda
Get inspired with local collage artist Rolonda! Explore colors, textures, and your own creative spark as we cut, layer, and glue our way through this expressive art form.
Free workshop for adults. First come, first served.
Supplies included. Arrive on time and stay for the full session!
Learn and Create Series - The Art of Wabi Sabi
Discover the beauty of imperfection through a lecture on Wabi Sabi, featuring Japanese tea ceremony, bonsai, ceramics, and more.
2024 Porchfest
Highland Park 2024 Porchfest
Sunday May 19th, 2024
12-6pm Rain or Shine
80+ Live Performances
Come out and support our musicians!
Book Art Workshop
Book Art Workshop
Accordian Flag Book
All materials provided. You may bring collage elements to populate the book.
HPAC Monthly Meeting (Copy)
The HPAC meets every second Thursday of the month at Pino’s in Highland Park.
Would you like to attend a meeting or pitch a project?
Please contact the HPAC President John Marron.
Book Art Workshop 2
Book Art Workshop
Sewn Hardbound Book
Bring sewing needles if possible. All other materials provided.
HPAC Monthly Meeting
The HPAC meets every second Thursday of the month at Pino’s in Highland Park.
Would you like to attend a meeting or pitch a project?
Please contact the HPAC President John Marron.
HPAC Monthly Meeting
The HPAC meets every second Thursday of the month at Pino’s in Highland Park.
Would you like to attend a meeting or pitch a project?
Please contact the HPAC President John Marron.
HPAC Monthly Meeting
The HPAC meets every second Thursday of the month at Pino’s in Highland Park.
Would you like to attend a meeting or pitch a project?
Please contact the HPAC President John Marron.
Arts In The Park
Join Main Street Highland Park on Sunday September 10 from 11:30 am - 4:30 pm for the annual Arts in the Park street festival, juried art show, and arts and crafts sale in downtown Highland Park, New Jersey. The festival draws thousands of art enthusiasts and visitors from around the region to stroll through downtown Highland Park and enjoy artistic offerings, live music and other entertainment, food from local restaurants, children's activities, promotional booths, and much more. Artists, crafters, performers, and vendors are invited to participate. Participants in the juried art show display and sell their work under tents along Raritan Avenue. The art show features cash awards for the following categories:
Painting
Sculpture
Photography
Fine Crafts
Jewelry
Graphics/Drawing/Printmaking
Mixed Media
Textiles/Quilts/Needlework
Pottery
Park Partners Grant
THE PARK PARTNERS GRANT
Art At Your Feet
Come out and vote!
Sunday March 26th from 1:30pm - 3:30pm
24/250 Writing Contest
When the clock hits 11:59, if you registered, you will receive your assignment via email.
You will have 24 hours to return the story.
250 words or less. All ages welcome!
NOT REGISTERED?
email hpacwritingcontest@gmail.com
Windows of Understanding Opening Reception
Windows of Understanding Opening Reception
#weseethroughhate
Barca City Cafe & Bar
47 Easton Ave, New Brunswick
RSVP windowsunderstand@gmail.com
Heart Festival
Join us for the third annual New Brunswick Heart Festival, hosted by New Jersey Hall of Famer Bert Baron and Founder of TSO Productions, Sharon Gordon! The FREE family-friendly festival, which celebrates all of the vibrant arts and history that New Brunswick and the County of Middlesex has to offer, will feature live music and dance performances; a visual art exhibit; craft and food vendors; interactive crafts, activities, and games; fun giveaways; a Health & Wellness tent with Garden of Healing; and so much more! This festival will take place in downtown New Brunswick in front of the theaters at Monument Square at 2 Livingston Ave.
CareSparc Health Insurance
CareSparc Community Connections and Horizon NJ Blue Cross Blue Shield to provide access to free health insurance for “creatives” in our communities. No proof that you are a creative is needed. All you need to do is register and show up!
