Upcoming Events
Learn how easy it is to become an Art Docent!
Come to one of our Art Docent Workshops to learn how to volunteer and enjoy presentations of Art Docent classroom projects.
Oct 1, 2024 1:00-2:30PM @ The Ridgewood Library
Oct 15, 2024 10:00-11:30AM @ The Ridgewood Library
Nov 12, 2024 7:00-8:30PM @ The Ridgewood Library
Jan 16, 2025 12:00-1:30PM @ The Ridgewood Library
Now that Art Docent Training is finished, please contact your school rep for more information, or keep an eye out for Art Docent Workshops in the fall!
Shakespeare LIVE!
"A Midsummer Night's Dream"!
Sunday, March 2, 2025, 2:00p-3:30p
George Washington Middle School
Ridgewood, NJ
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey brings the uproarious comedy to life! Q&A with cast to follow.
Gr. 3 and up. Free event
Kate Sasso Memorial Art Contest
Held each year in February, this art contest is in honor of one of our long-time active contributors who passed away.
The contest is for 5th graders (4th graders at Radburn Elementary) as they move out of our elementary school Art Docent program and on to middle school.
Each year submissions must fit the chosen theme for that year.
All entries will be on display at the Ridgewood library in March.
Prizes are rewarded to the winners. Previous prizes have included Art Classes at the Ridgewood Art Institute and gift certificates at Blick Art Supply Store.
March is Poetry Month!
Every March we celebrate Poetry Month and each school can choose its own theme/project or use an idea shared in the Artpop meeting, such as:
Selecting a poem from the book and having each student draw a picture on an index card about the poem
Selecting a work of art and having each student think of a word about it and incorporate all the words into a single "class poem"
Asking each student to create a HAIKU poem
Leaving the poetry project idea to each docent - projects from previous years include "black-out poetry," modernist free-form (e e cummings-esque), etc.
Once the Poetry Projects are complete, they are hung and displayed in the children's rooms at the Ridgewood and Glen Rock Libraries, and can even be hung at your own school or library.
65th Anniversary Celebration!
DATE: Sunday, March 9, 2025, 3:00p - 5:00p
LOCATION: Unitarian Society of Ridgewood - Anderson Hall
WHAT:
Awards Presentation for the Kate Sasso Memorial Art Contest winners' artwork & presentation of prizes.
Introduce the latest addition to our art rotation, Storybook Art Collection
Announce rebranding as ARTPOP!
Tour our new Website
REP MEETING
Docent Appreciation Meeting. Come meet other local Docents and enjoy coffee, treats and art by local Artists.
DOCENT APPRECIATION MEETING
Docent Appreciation Meeting. Come meet other local Docents and enjoy coffee, treats and art by local Artists.
65TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT
Please join us in celebrating 65 years of enriching fine arts experiences for area children!
Featuring:
The Winners of the 7th Annual Kate Sasso Memorial Art Contest
Co-sponsored by Ridgewood Art Institute
Unveiling of the "Once Upon a Time” Painting Collection
Exciting Rebranding Announcement: TIC TOC is now ARTPOP!
Indulge in delicious appetizers, beverages, and desserts while connecting with fellow supporters of this incredible organization.
Please RSVP here:
SHAKESPEARE LIVE!
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey brings the uproarious comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” to life! Q&A with cast to follow. Grades 3 and up. Free event. Register with the Ridgewood Library here.
KATE SASSO MEMORIAL ART CONTEST DEADLINE
Drop off entries to the Main Desk at the Midland Park Public Library February 1 - 28
Deadline for submission is Friday, February 28, 2025, at 5:00pm.
DOCENT TRAINING
Docent Training at Ridgewood Library. Come learn and how to become a Docent and meet other Docents from participating schools. Coffee and snacks will be served.
REP MEETING & HOLIDAY BRUNCH
Rep Meeting and Holiday Brunch at the Ridgewood Art Institute. After the meeting enjoy art by local Artists on display.
DOCENT TRAINING
Docent Training at Ridgewood Library. Come learn and how to become a Docent and meet other Docents from participating schools. Coffee and snacks will be served.
DOCENT TRAINING
Docent Training at Ridgewood Library. Come learn and how to become a Docent and meet other Docents from participating schools. Coffee and snacks will be served.
FALL WINE & CHEESE
Fall wine and cheese at the James Rose Center. Come meet other Docents and Board Members from the past and present while enjoying this architectural jewel.
DOCENT TRAINING
Docent Training at Ridgewood Library. Come learn and how to become a Docent and meet other Docents from participating schools. Coffee and snacks will be served.