Buy Local For Holidays In West Orange At Art Council Gift Shop

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Looking to shop local in 2021? The West Orange Arts Council’s Holiday Gift Shoppe will be open for local holiday shopping on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the West Orange Arts Center at 551 Valley Road.

Here’s what to expect, according to a news release from organizers:

“Each visit to the Arts Center promises a shopper's paradise, with rotating pop-up shops in the gallery where local artists and artisans will showcase their jewelry, clothing, pottery, soaps, candles, and other beautiful one-of-a-kind pieces. New this year is the opportunity to purchase gift certificates for future gift shoppe visits or for membership in the West Orange Arts Council. Either selection makes it easy to give the gift of art and support local artists. Holiday shoppers can also enjoy a special exhibit ‘Inside Out’ featuring the WAE Center artists … The JSDD’s WAE Center is a holistic, creative and expressive arts learning center for people with disabilities, providing opportunities for members to explore creating fine art. The beautiful artwork and gift shoppe items are available for purchase as a one-of-a-kind gift.”

“The warm, personal and inviting atmosphere at the West Orange Arts Center can’t be achieved shopping online,” WOAC chair Patricia Mitrano said. “Our new Gift Shoppe manager, Liana Torrice has transformed the space beautifully, infusing it with her interior design sense, which even includes a retro 80’s room to diversify your look.”

Also in December at the West Orange Arts Center:

Paint, Sip & Shop with Gina Rivas

• Sunday, Dec. 12 from 2-4pm
• $35 includes materials & light refreshments

Art Swap & Shop

• Holiday Networking Event
• Sunday, Dec. 19 from 2-4pm
• Attendees bring a wrapped gift (your artwork/jewelry/photography) to exchange with another attendee
• Free

For more info visit www.woarts.org, www.facebook.com/woac.org or email info@woarts.org. Attendees are required to social distance and wear face coverings at all times.

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