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unveiled 25 - A preview of the SOMA Studio Tour Artists - Opening Reception
Sep 11
unveiled 25 - A preview of the SOMA Studio Tour Artists - Opening Reception
Meadowland Park Dance Festival
Sep 13
Meadowland Park Dance Festival
Summer Streets Music Series
Sep 13
Summer Streets Music Series
SOMA Affordable Art
Sep 14
SOMA Affordable Art
Summer Streets Music Series
Sep 20
Summer Streets Music Series
Maplewood Arts & Culture Presents Noche de Salsa!
Sep 20
Maplewood Arts & Culture Presents Noche de Salsa!
Follies Talent Show Auditions
Sep 24
Follies Talent Show Auditions
Summer Streets Music Series
Sep 27
Summer Streets Music Series
Durand-Hedden Presents Remedies from the Garden: Eighteen-Century Women as Healers
Sep 28
Durand-Hedden Presents Remedies from the Garden: Eighteen-Century Women as Healers
National Coming Out Day Celebration at Town Hall
Oct 10
National Coming Out Day Celebration at Town Hall

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3rd Annual MAPSO FAMILY FOLLIES TALENT SHOW Returns with OLD-TIMEY ACTS and QUIRKY FUN!
3rd Annual MAPSO FAMILY FOLLIES TALENT SHOW Returns with OLD-TIMEY ACTS and QUIRKY FUN!

AUDITION & SHOW DETAILS:

In-Person Auditions: Wednesday, September 24th, 6 - 8pm at The Woodland (60 Woodland Rd., Maplewood) Video Submission Auditions: Received between September 24th - 30th at 12 midnight.

Audition Rules: 3 min. per act, no drum kits, and no solos. Open to anyone ages 9 - 99 in Maplewood/South Orange and surrounding communities. We encourage up-tempo, upbeat, fun, or funny acts, and anything multi-cultural or generational. Time Commitment: One in-person dress rehearsal and then the show!

Follies Show: Thursday, October 23rd, 7:30 - 9pm ($10 tickets, doors open 7pm) at The Woodland (60 Woodland Rd., Maplewood) Tech/Dress Rehearsal (mandatory):Wednesday, October 22nd, 6:30 - 8:30pm.

Follies Mission: To charm and delight our community with low-stakes, old-school, heartwarming variety family fun—and it’s not a contest! 


“REFLECTING REFUGE” ARTIST CHRISTINE SAUERTEIG-PILAAR REFLECTS ON REFUGE, IDENTITY AND HOPE MAPLEWOOD, NJ –
“REFLECTING REFUGE” ARTIST CHRISTINE SAUERTEIG-PILAAR REFLECTS ON REFUGE, IDENTITY AND HOPE MAPLEWOOD, NJ –

The Township of Maplewood’s Division of Arts & Culture is proud to present Reflecting Refuge, a powerful and participatory art installation by New Jersey-based artist Christine Sauerteig-Pilaar, opening Thursday, August 14, 2025 at the 1978 Maplewood Arts Center.

MAPLEWOOD’S DIVISION OF ARTS & CULTURE CELEBRATES PRIDE MONTH OUT IN MAPSO 2025
MAPLEWOOD’S DIVISION OF ARTS & CULTURE CELEBRATES PRIDE MONTH OUT IN MAPSO 2025

MAPLEWOOD, NJ (May 2025) — OUT IN MAPSO is back! Our vibrant and powerful month-long celebration returns this June to celebrate LGBTQ+ identity, visibility, and community in Maplewood and South Orange.

MAPLEWOOD’S DIVISION OF ARTS & CULTURE HOSTS SOLO EXHIBITION BY LAUREN ROSENTHAL MCMANUS WITH COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY WORKSHOP
MAPLEWOOD’S DIVISION OF ARTS & CULTURE HOSTS SOLO EXHIBITION BY LAUREN ROSENTHAL MCMANUS WITH COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY WORKSHOP

MAPLEWOOD, NJ – Maplewood’s Division of Arts and Culture is set to participate in the second edition of Garden State Art Weekend later this month with “Earth & Water”, a solo exhibition by Lauren Rosenthal McManus. The opening reception is scheduled for Thursday, April 24th (5pm – 8pm), with community workshops and additional viewing dates to follow.

Lydia Johnson Dance and Maplewood Arts & Culture Present Free Dance Performance on March 23 in Honor of Women’s History Month 
Lydia Johnson Dance and Maplewood Arts & Culture Present Free Dance Performance on March 23 in Honor of Women’s History Month 

On Sunday, March 23 at 3:00pm at The Woodland, 60 Woodland Rd, Maplewood NJ, a very special dance performance will take place featuring three dance groups performing all original choreography.

JUST LIKE A GIRL* - CALL FOR ART
JUST LIKE A GIRL* - CALL FOR ART

Google Form Submission Deadline is March 9th by 5PM!
Drop-Off Deadline March 10, 2025 –Artists to drop-off artwork at 1978 Maplewood Arts Center between 10AM and 4PM

All participants will receive a gift certificate to A Paper Hat - An Art Supply Store In Maplewood!

The Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture invites young female artists, ages 10 - 20, to submit their artwork for Just Like A Girl*, a collaborative exhibition at 1978 Maplewood Arts Center in celebration of Women’s History Month. The exhibition, running from March 15 - April 6, 2025, aims to challenge stereotypes and showcase the creativity, strength, and vision of young female artists.

We encourage participants to explore and redefine the phrase Just Like A Girl* through their art—flipping outdated narratives and demonstrating the power, resilience, and brilliance of girls in the creative world.

MAPLEWOOD CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH
MAPLEWOOD CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH

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Reflecting Refuge Art Exhibit, Last Days to View Saturday, September 6 and Sunday, September 7 from 1 to 4PM Limited Edition Prints for Sale with Proceeds benefiting CSPNJ - a nonprofit dedicated to housing advocacy and supporting individuals at ris
Due to the forecasted inclement weather today, the live music is cancelled. Stay tuned for the remaining Saturdays in September for summer streets! Thank you for you understanding, stay dry and hopefully we will see you next Saturday! @maplewoodtwp
Reflecting Refuge Art Exhibit Closing Reception Tonight Friday, September 5 from 5PM - 8PM at the 1978 Arts Center. Limited Edition Prints for Sale with Proceeds benefitting CSPNJ - a nonprofit dedicated to housing advocacy and supporting individual
Great article written by NJ Arts about Reflecting Refuge Art Exhibit - See Reflecting Link In Bio to read the article. Reflecting Refuge Art Exhibit Closing Reception! The completed canopy will be revealed at the closing reception on Friday, Septem
ALL Performers & Hams: The Old-Timey, Multi-Gen, Low Stakes (not a contest) MAPSO FAMILY FOLLIES Talent Show wants you to audition, September 24th! Open to anyone ages 9 - 99: 3 min. per act, no solos. For Follies Audition information see Folli
Robert J. Miller Oysterfest Honoring the life of Bob Miller. Raising awareness for Melanoma, while having a grand ole time… See Oysterfest Link in Bio For More Info and To Purchanse Tickets. @bobmilleroysterfest
Reflecting Refuge Art Exhibit There’s still time to lend your voice: visit on August 30 or 31 between 1 PM and 4 PM to trace your hand onto the sewing pattern paper, and embellish it with words, symbols, or images that resonate with you. 🗓️
Maplewood is packed with events Labor Day Weekend! Maplewood Village Summer Streets A pedestrian plaza on Maplewood Ave between Highland Ave and Inwood Place. Enjoy entertainment, strolling, dining, extended shopping hours, and general merriment. Su
Reflecting Refuge Art Exhibit 🎨 Artist Christine Sauerteig-Pilaar is hard at work stitching together the community’s contributions to form a breathtaking suspended canopy for the tent—each piece a reflection of shared creativity and con
Maplewood is packed with events Labor Day Weekend! SOMA Stage Presents Broadway in the Park: Miscast SOMA Stage, in partnership with Maplewood Arts and Culture, presents Broadway in the Park on Sept 1st (Labor Day) at 4:30pm at the Memorial Park Amp
Maplewood Village Summer Streets starts Saturday, August 30th! A pedestrian plaza on Maplewood Ave between Highland Ave and Inwood Place. Enjoy entertainment, strolling, dining, extended shopping hours, and general merriment. Summer Streets hours -

The mission of the Division of Arts & Culture, under the Community Service Department is to foster a creative community of artists and organizations, enhancing the quality of life for residents of Maplewood by ensuring that artistic and cultural experiences are inclusive and accessible to all.