Adult Video Game Night

Level Up Your Saturday Night!

Get ready to play some epic games? Grab your friends (or come make some new ones!) for an evening packed with gaming, laughs, and friendly competition. We have 20 consoles set up!

Challenge your friends head-to-head, see if you can top the leaderboard, or discover a new favorite game. Whether you’re a casual player or a seasoned gamer, this night is all about having fun.

Saturday, July 11
6:00–10:00 PM

Village Center for the Arts
12 Main Street, New Milford, CT

Snacks provided
BYOB (21+)
Bragging rights are up for grabs!

Whether you’re chasing high scores, settling old rivalries, or just looking for a fun night out, this is your chance to, play, and connect with fellow gamers.

📞 Call (860) 354-4318 to register.

villagecenterarts.org

Bring your best moves… and get ready to play! Spots are limited, so register today!

Pottery Classes

Clay Play
1:00 – 3:00PM
Please check our calendar page on our website to see other dates.
Grab your friends and have fun with clay! This class is for all ages!
(7 and under can sit on parents lap and join the fun!)
This is your chance to try the pottery wheel and get your hands in some clay.
We show you how, then you get on the wheel right away. This class is perfect for all ages. $50 ea.

Pre-registration and payment is required.
Needs a minimum of 4 people to run this class.
Village Center for the Arts
12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
Call us for more information or to register (860) 354-4318
villagecenterarts.org

 

Dirty Date Night

6:30-9:30PM
Grab someone special and come get dirty….with clay!

See additional dates on our calendar!
This is a two-day course where you will throw one piece of pottery on the wheel, & trim the base during the second visit. $245 per couple. This includes a visit to glaze your piece at your leisure once it’s out of the kiln.
Bring a beverage of your choice and finger food if you’d like.
Each month is a new start date.
You must pre-register for this event.
Needs a minimum of 4 people to run this class.
Village Center for the Arts
12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
(860) 354-4318

 

Women, Wine, & Wheel
6:30-9:30PM

Ready for some serious fun with friends? Picture this: laughter, creativity, and a pottery wheel at your fingertips!
Join us for a super fun 2-day pottery adventure.
What could be more fun than a bunch of friends laughing and learning the pottery wheel sipping on some wine?
Bring some wine or beverage of your choice – you are making memories and a functioning piece of art with your own hands!
This is a two-day course – you will throw one piece of pottery on the wheel, & trim the base during the second visit. Your third visit you can glaze your piece at your leisure once it’s out of the kiln. $129 Each.
You must pre-register for this event.
Village Center for the Arts
12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
(860) 354-4318

Art Fair & Tag Sale

MAY 16 Art Fair/Tag Sale

Art Fair & Tag Sale
Saturday, May 16, from 10 AM to 6 PM
Village Center for the Arts
12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
(860) 354-4318

Join Us for an Exciting Art Fair and Tag Sale at Village Center for the Arts!
Get ready for a vibrant celebration of creativity!

We are thrilled to announce our upcoming Art Fair and Tag Sale, taking place on Saturday, May 16, from 10 AM to 6 PM.

This is a fantastic opportunity for art lovers, families, and community members to come together for a day filled with inspiration and fun! Our Tag Sale will have

Art Supplies Galore: Discover an array of supplies including brushes, paints, canvases, frames, easels, and much more at unbeatable prices!

Artist Village: Meet talented local artists and explore their works. Art Demos & Experiences: Engage in hands-on art demonstrations and interactive experiences suitable for all ages.

Live Music: Enjoy the sounds of local musicians while you shop and explore.
We will have face painting so bring the kids for some colorful fun!

Delicious Food Trucks: Savor a variety of tasty treats from our selection of food trucks.

Don’t miss out on this exciting event that celebrates art and community! Mark your calendars and bring your friends and family for a day of creativity and joy. For more information, please contact Village Center for the Arts at (860) 354-4318 or email us vca@villagecenterarts.com
We can’t wait to see you there!

Gallery Opening

“2026 VCA National K-12 Ceramic Exhibition Candidates”
Opening Reception: June 6, 6:30–8:00 PM

The National K–12 Ceramic Exhibition, presented in conjunction with the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) Conference, has showcased some of the most exceptional young ceramic artists from across the United States.
Village Center for the Arts, (VCA), chooses artwork created during the year by our students that are exceptionally successful and unique works of art, a select few are chosen through a competitive juried process.

At VCA, that journey begins long before submission. Throughout the year, students dedicate hours of focus, experimentation, and persistence to develop pieces that reflect both technical skill and personal expression. From these, VCA selects a group of standout works to be submitted for national consideration.

While only a small number of pieces are ultimately accepted, every student selected for submission has already achieved something meaningful.

This special exhibition celebrates the creativity, commitment, and courage of all our VCA students whose work was chosen. We recognize not just the students that were juried into the exhibition but the students who’s work was chosen from hundreds of pieces of ceramic artwork that was created at VCA over the year.

“What people see in a finished piece is only part of the story,” says Sharon Kaufman, VCA’s pottery teacher. “Behind every work is time, persistence, and the willingness to keep going through trial and tribulation. We’re proud of every student who reached this level”.

This is a free event. refreshments will be served.
June 6, 6:30–8:00 PM
Exhibition Dates: June 7–27, 2026

https://www.villagecenterarts.org/eventscalendar

Art Therapy Support Groups

Art Therapy Support Groups

We are honored to introduce two new ongoing Art Therapy Groups at Village Center for the Arts, For adults 18+

Led by Jessica LaBarca, MA, ATR-BC, LPC, these professionally facilitated groups are designed for adults seeking support while navigating chronic illness or grief.

Art therapy offers a structured and supportive space to explore emotion, strengthen coping tools, and connect with others who understand similar experiences. No art experience is required.

Creating Through Chronic Illness
This is an ongoing group on the 3rd Wednesday | 6:30–7:30 PM

Holding Space for Grief
This is an ongoing group on the 4th Wednesday | 6:30–7:30 PM

Sessions are $50 each. A brief consultation is required prior to joining.
To inquire, email arttherapywithjess@gmail.com.
Receipts for insurance reimbursement available upon request.

These groups meet in person at the Village Center for the Arts. Our building includes a chair lift.

We believe in the power of creativity to help us process, connect, and care for ourselves — especially during life’s more complex seasons.

Call VCA if you need more info (860) 354-4318

https://www.villagecenterarts.org/eventscalendar

a Studio Affair

a Studio Affair

Saturday, June 20th
6:30–10:00 PM
Ages 21+

Step away from your screen and into the studio. A Studio Affair is a chance to unplug, slow down, and reconnect with yourself, with others, and with the simple joy of creating.

As a nonprofit, we’re dedicated to offering adults a relaxed, welcoming 3rd space to unwind and explore the arts with no pressure and no expectations.
Whether you’re meeting new people, taking time to creative, or just craving a phone-free evening, this is time well spent. Creating art has a powerful way of calming the mind, boosting well-being, and helping you feel present and this night is all about that.

This is a great time to work on your art journal – or that art project you haven’t
had time to finish. Bring a project you’re already working on!

We’ll be spinning vinyl to set the vibe, and it’s BYOB if you’d like to sip while you create.
a Studio Affair is a free community event
Held every 3rd Saturday of the month.

Village Center for the Arts is located at 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT

(860) 354-4318

Invite a friend, spread the word, and give yourself a night to unplug and create.

Clay Play

Clay Play
Saturday: June 20th
1:00 – 3:00PM
Please check our calendar page on our website to see other dates.
Grab your friends and have fun with clay! This class is for all ages!
(7 and under can sit on parents lap and join the fun!)
This is your chance to try the pottery wheel and get your hands in some clay.
We show you how, then you get on the wheel right away. This class is perfect for all ages. $50 ea.

Pre-registration and payment is required.
Needs a minimum of 4 people to run this class.
Village Center for the Arts
12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
Call us for more information or to register (860) 354-4318
villagecenterarts.org

Art Fair & Tag Sale

Art Fair & Tag Sale
Saturday, May 16, from 10 AM to 6 PM
Village Center for the Arts
12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
(860) 354-4318

Join Us for an Exciting Art Fair and Tag Sale at Village Center for the Arts!
Get ready for a vibrant celebration of creativity!

We are thrilled to announce our upcoming Art Fair and Tag Sale, taking place on Saturday, May 16, from 10 AM to 6 PM.

This is a fantastic opportunity for art lovers, families, and community members to come together for a day filled with inspiration and fun! Our Tag Sale will have
Art Supplies Galore: Discover an array of supplies including brushes, paints, canvases, frames, easels, and much more at unbeatable prices!

Artist Village: Meet talented local artists and explore their works. Art Demos & Experiences: Engage in hands-on art demonstrations and interactive experiences suitable for all ages.

Live Music: Enjoy the sounds of local musicians while you shop and explore.
We will have face painting so bring the kids for some colorful fun!

Delicious Food Trucks: Savor a variety of tasty treats from our selection of food trucks.

Don’t miss out on this exciting event that celebrates art and community! Mark your calendars and bring your friends and family for a day of creativity and joy. For more information, please contact Village Center for the Arts at (860) 354-4318 or email us vca@villagecenterarts.com
We can’t wait to see you there!

 

a Studio Affair

a Studio Affair

Saturday, May 16th
6:30–10:00 PM
Ages 21+

Step away from your screen and into the studio. A Studio Affair is a chance to unplug, slow down, and reconnect with yourself, with others, and with the simple joy of creating.

As a nonprofit, we’re dedicated to offering adults a relaxed, welcoming 3rd space to unwind and explore the arts with no pressure and no expectations.
Whether you’re meeting new people, taking time to creative, or just craving a phone-free evening, this is time well spent. Creating art has a powerful way of calming the mind, boosting well-being, and helping you feel present and this night is all about that.

This is a great time to work on your art journal – or that art project you haven’t
had time to finish. Bring a project you’re already working on!

We’ll be spinning vinyl to set the vibe, and it’s BYOB if you’d like to sip while you create.
a Studio Affair is a free community event
Held every 3rd Saturday of the month.

Village Center for the Arts is located at 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT

(860) 354-4318. villagecenterarts.org

Invite a friend, spread the word, and give yourself a night to unplug and create.

a Studio Affair

a Studio Affair

Saturday, May 16th
6:30–10:00 PM
Ages 21+

Step away from your screen and into the studio. A Studio Affair is a chance to unplug, slow down, and reconnect with yourself, with others, and with the simple joy of creating.

As a nonprofit, we’re dedicated to offering adults a relaxed, welcoming space to unwind and explore the arts with no pressure, no expectations, and no experience required.

Whether you’re meeting new people, taking time to creative , or just craving a phone-free evening, this is time well spent. Creating art has a powerful way of calming the mind, boosting well-being, and helping you feel present and this night is all about that.

This is a great time to work on your junk journal – or that art project you haven’t
had time to finish. Bring a project you’re already working on!

We’ll be spinning vinyl to set the vibe, and it’s BYOB if you’d like to sip while you create.
a Studio Affair is a free community event
Held every 3rd Saturday of the month.

Village Center for the Arts is located at 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT (860) 354-4318

Invite a friend, spread the word, and give yourself a night to unplug and create.

villagecenterarts.org