It's Time for the Art Throwdown!

On April 21, watch each Art Throwdown team create a work of art in just one hour. An afternoon of fun, food and art-making. An event for the whole family!

Hooray for May - Free Family Arts Day

The return of Hooray for May, a free, community-wide event. Creative projects, music and dance performances, and Va Fa Napoli Pizza Truck.

Discover Summer Art Camps

Learn more about summer art camps for ages 5-15 at The Center!

The Center for Contemporary Art in Bedminster, NJ, is a popular destination for world-class contemporary art exhibitions and community-based arts education and programming.

Upcoming Events & Exhibitions

Still-Life Drawing Workshop

April 19 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
In this workshop, you will be introduced to how to compose your drawing, how to make a tonal drawing...

Art Throwdown – Teams Edition

April 21 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Watch each Art Throwdown team create a work of art on the spot. An afternoon of fun, food and art-ma...

Art After Hours: Mother’s Day Ceramic Gift Making

April 26 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join Jennifer Evans Arbo in making special Mother's Day Gifts out of clay. 

Gallery Hours

Monday – Thursday 9 am – 5 pm // Friday 9 am – 3 pm // Saturday 9 am – 5 pm // Sunday 10 am – 2 pm // Closed major holidays. The galleries are also open on evenings and weekends when classes and workshops are in session.

Where will you find your inspiration?

Adult Art Classes

Adult classes at The Center foster creativity and community, nurturing your development as an artist and offering opportunities to explore many different mediums and approaches to making art.

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Kids Art Classes & Camps

In our varied and expertly taught youth art classes and camps, children have fun, develop important artistic techniques, and learn about the principles of visual art, historical periods, and well-known artists.

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Community Partners

Through our community partnerships, we provide opportunities for people to express themselves in a safe, judgment-free environment and engage in activities that improve the quality of their lives. 

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Host a Party

Are you looking for a unique setting to hold a corporate event or private party? Discounted rates are available for non-profit organizations.

Art parties for adults
Birthday Art Parties for Kids
Other Facility Rentals

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The Center for Contemporary Art
in Bedminster, NJ, is a popular destination for world-class contemporary art exhibitions and community-based arts education and programming.

2020 Burnt Mills Road
Bedminster, NJ 07921
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Experiment and Play. Inquire and Discover.

As the premier hub for contemporary art in the region, The Center offers an exceptional variety of in-person and virtual art classes, workshops, summer art camps, rotating art exhibitions, and community partnerships. 

Now on view in our Galleries


Echoes of Abstraction

April 5 @ 6:00 pm – June 2 @ 2:00 pm


Lindsay Godin: Futurisms

April 5 @ 6:00 pm – June 2 @ 2:00 pm


Christine Sauerteig-Pilaar: To Bare Witness

April 5 @ 6:00 pm – June 2 @ 6:00 pm

The Center for Contemporary Art recognizes the diversity of its community’s abilities and needs and is committed to enabling all visitors to experience the benefits of arts education. Our community partnerships are designed in response to specific needs and provide an outlet for creative expression in a safe, supportive setting.

All are welcome!

There are many ways to support The Center.

Our mission is made possible by the dedication, involvement, and support of our members, volunteers, staff, sponsors, partners, and donors. Without their support, we could not continue to bring innovative arts programming and exhibitions to our region. Please join our welcoming community of artists and art enthusiasts.