Ocean City Arts Center

Ocean City, NJ | leisure | 1 to 3 hours

1735 Simpson Ave. Ocean City, NJ 08226


Overview

The Arts Center has worked out of the second floor of the Ocean City Community Center at 17th and Simpson since 1965, sharing the building with the library, the historical museum and the aquatic center. A new exhibit of local artists opens in the gallery every month with a free reception, and two juried shows anchor the calendar alongside the Boardwalk Art Show, now past its 63rd year. Classes run year-round for adults and kids in painting, drawing, pottery, dance and instrumental music, with one-day workshops for visitors who only have an afternoon. The eight-week Summer Art Camp draws up to 430 children, and sign-ups open March 15.

Activity Type: leisure

Costs: Free gallery; classes, workshops and camps priced by program
Duration: 1 to 3 hours

Inhaven Insights

  • What's great

    What's great

    Monthly Exhibits

    A new show of local artists opens in the gallery each month, with receptions free and open to all.

  • What's unique

    What's unique

    Eight-Week Art Camp

    The summer camp draws up to 430 kids a season, and about a third of the families return each year.

  • What's worth knowing

    What's worth knowing

    Upstairs At Simpson Ave

    Find it upstairs in the Community Center, above the library and pool; camp sign-ups open March 15.

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