Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center, founded as Wheaton Village in 1968, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to engage artists and audiences in an evolving exploration of creativity. Celebrating its 50th anniversary throughout 2020, WheatonArts has earned regional, national and international recognition for its unique collections and programs.
From April through December, the Museum of American Glass and Down Jersey Folklife Center present special exhibitions with tours and educational programming. The Museum of American Glass is at the heart of the Center, housing one of the most comprehensive collections of glass produced in America—from the first glass bottles made in America to celebrated works by Dale Chihuly, Paul Stankard, and other contemporary artists working in glass. The Artist Studios (Glass, Pottery, and Flamework) offer visitors opportunities to meet informally with resident artists as they watch them demonstrate the transformation of clay and molten glass into beautiful objects. The award-winning Museum Stores serve a variety of traditional and contemporary art and crafts in all mediums.WheatonArts also offers traditional and multi-cultural programs, classes, performances, and annual weekend festivals.
2020’s historic celebration includes the Museum’s exhibit, “People, Place, Process,” honoring 50 years of glassmakers at WheatonArts, and invitations to artists with ties to the Center for special events. Highlights include Beth Lipman and Dan Dailey demonstrating during the “Re [Vision] a Wheaton Gather” fundraiser on June 20, 2020, along with Fellowship alumni residencies from artists Lucio Bubacco, Deborah Czeresko, Thaddeus Wolfe, and many others throughout the year!
