Cultural Arts Treasures

Founded in 1855, the William Paterson University is dedicated to the intellectual and personal development of its students by incorporating teaching, research, creative activity, and service.

Galleries at William Paterson University 
The University Galleries mount changing exhibitions of contemporary art and make these available to students and faculty and to residents of the surrounding communities. The Galleries oversee the University's art collections and sponsor lectures on art thus serving as a cultural resource for the general public. The mission of The University Galleries is to introduce contemporary art forms to those unfamiliar with them, and to expand the horizons of the already familiar audience in order to help them enjoy the arts more keenly and in greater depth. (Hours: Monday - Friday, 10 - 5 during the academic year. Other times by appointment.)

Galleries at William Paterson University 
300 Pompton Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
www.wpunj.edu/arts_culture
(973) 720-2654, fax: 973-720-3290

Shea Center for Performing Arts
Jazz Room Series, Latin Jazz and Gospel
The Shea Center for Performing Arts offers numerous programs from concerts to theater throughout the year.  Sunday afternoons, however, are reserved for the Jazz Room Series, featuring world-renowned jazz performers, along with student ensembles, who present some of the best jazz in New Jersey. Additional performing organizations of the University include a Gospel Choir, Jazz Vocal Ensemble, Latin Jazz Ensemble, and the Jazz Repertory Ensemble For additional information regarding the Gospel Choir contact Michael Butler at (973) 720-3800.

Shea Center for Performing Arts Box Office
(M-F, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
300 Pompton Road
Wayne, NJ 07470-2103
Phone/TTY: 973-720-2371; Fax: 973-720-3592
Email: boxoffice@wpunj.edu
http://www.wpunj.edu/coac/UPA/default.htm _____________________________________________________________

The Passaic County Teen Arts is part of a statewide multidisciplinary program in the fine and performing arts. Serving students and teachers in both public and private schools since 1969, the program encompasses activities in dance, theater, vocal music, instrumental music, film and video, photography, creative writing and the visual arts. For additional information regarding program events and participant applications please call (973) 225-3725 or the state Teen Arts office at (609) 397-0505.
http://teenarts.org

The POETRY CENTER at Passaic County Community College presents  the Distinguished Poets Series, monthly readings and workshops presented on the first or second Saturday of October through May, featuring poets of national and international reputation, followed by open readings, except as noted on the schedule.  A wide range of programs and services, including four poetry contests, the monthly NJ Poetry Calendar, the Paterson Literary Review, and POETRYWORKS/USA cable TV show, are also offered.  www.pccc.edu/poetry
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County Arts Resource and Support Organization(s)

Passaic County Cultural & Heritage Council
at Passaic County Community College
One College Boulevard
Paterson, New Jersey 07505-1179.
(973) 684 - 6555
(973) 523 - 6085 FAX
apapazian@pccc.edu 

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