On 45 wooded acres in southern NJ, WheatonArts is home to the Museum of American Glass, the CGCA Int'l Fellowship Program, the largest folklife center in NJ, a hot glass studio, traditional craft studios, 5 museum stores and a 10k sq' event center.
In addition to daily glass blowing and craft demonstrations, WheatonArts features special exhibitions, programs, workshops, performances and several weekend festivals throughout the year. WheatonArts offers an extraordinary level of personal interaction with professional artists in a warm and inviting environment.
Funding has been made possible in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts and the New Jersey Cultural Trust. WheatonArts receives general operating support from the New Jersey Historical Commission, Division of Cultural Affairs in the New Jersey Department of State, and is supported in part by the New Jersey Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism.
Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center engages artists and audiences in an evolving exploration of creativity. The mission will be advanced through the interpretation of collections and exhibitions; education initiatives and culturally diverse public programs; residencies and other opportunities for artists.
MAJOR PROGRAMS:
The Museum of American Glass
– One of only nine museums in NJ accredited by the American Association of Museums
– The museum houses the largest collection of American made glass in the country
The Glass Studio
– An interactive public access studio integral to almost all WA events and programs
– Home to resident staff artists, the CGCA Fellows, studio assistants and interns
– Artists produce original works and traditional WheatonArts Glass for sale in our shops
– “Make-your-own” paperweight or vessel by appointment—numerous classes/workshops offered
The Creative Glass Center of America Fellowship Program (CGCA)
– Established in 1983
– Hosting 10 residencies per year for emerging and mid-career artists
– Over 300 artists have been through the program to date
The Ceramics Studio opened in 1976 and is a functioning production pottery studio. This studio is a hybrid of a WheatonArts program and a private studio. WheatonArts also operates a Woodcarving Studio and a Flameworking Studio
Education: The Center integrates educational goals into virtually all programming, public and otherwise. Education programs include, but are not limited to:
– Teacher’s professional development
– Arts education programs for students
– Exhibit interpretation
– Artist demonstrations
– Adult classes/workshops
– Family workshops
– Participatory performances
– Individual “Make Your Own Glass” programs
– Seminars and lectures
– Docent classes
The Down Jersey Folklife/Education Center:
– Opened in 1995 as part of a state-wide infrastructure of folklife centers
– Featuring over 50 ethnic and cultural communities from South Jersey and beyond
– Soon to become an education center, accommodating our expanding workshops and classes
– Folklife programming will continue and will include the Creative Community Connections Series, an in-depth program featuring exhibits and events centered on a specific culture
