On September 30th, 2025, the Township of West Orange voted to cease their normal municipal contribution that subsidized our rent at the West Orange Arts Center located at 551 Valley Road, West Orange, NJ 07052. All funding support from the township has been cut to zero. The West Orange Arts Council is an all-volunteer, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that requires the Arts Center to facilitate year-round functions, events, workshops, and exhibits.

These Art and Cultural activities foster public engagement and cultivate, inspire, and support the advancement of the study and enrichment of the Visual Arts, Performing Arts, and Literary Arts in West Orange, NJ and the surrounding areas. We are an anchor in the Valley Arts District and a creative home for hundreds of Artists, Families, Students, and Visitors. Maintaining this creative space allows the Arts to remain accessible for all and continue to be alive to flourish in the West Orange, NJ area and surrounding communities.

We wish to gain your moral and financial support with an appeal to you and/or your organization for donations to help us continue to grow our financial base, to strengthen our artistic supporting partnerships, and establish the West Orange Arts Center as a cultural beacon. Please make your donation for these considerations and for supporting the arts. We will be grateful for any amount possible so we may continue to provide yearlong dynamic exhibits, meaningful collaborations, student involvement, and important community connections that bring the diversity of people and those who enjoy engaging in the Arts.

Any Donors or Supporters that wish to be included in our recognition of thanks may provide their logo to be included in our communication pieces, website, and our annual film festival. See our donor levels for the amount that you are able and willing to make at this time.

We sincerely thank you.

Yours Truly,
Patricia Mitrano
Volunteer Chair of the
West Orange Arts Council

Save the Arts in West Orange, NJ

The Township eliminated fund support. We need financial donations to keep our home at the Art Center.