Upcoming Events

Our last Painting Rotation is Apr 8-9, 2026

Review the Painting Pack & Display Schedule so you know which new collections were rotated to your school.

Share with your Art Docents where to look up on the website which paintings are in your new Collections so they can begin planning.

Contact Joy or Mary if you have any issues with your paintings.

Our April Rep Meeting will be on

Friday, 4/17/26 9:30am
at the
Ridgewood Art Institute

where we will be holding our annual
Docent Appreciation Event

Please join ARTPOP for coffee and treats.
After a short meeting, we will get a private tour of the Ridgewood Art Institute’s studios!

Stop by to meet the Artpop board members, other docents, representatives from our member schools (including yours!), enjoy refreshments and a wonderful art showcase!

The Awards Presentation for the
Kate Sasso Art Contest
will be held on

Wednesday, 3/25/26 7pm
at the Ridgewood Library Auditorium

Please visit our KSM Contest page HERE for more details

Learn how easy it is to become an Art Docent!

Come to one of our Art Docent Workshops to learn how to volunteer and enjoy presentations of Art Docent classroom projects.

  • Tue, October 7, 2025 9:30 - 11:30am @ The Stable

  • Thu, October 23, 2025 7:00-8:30pm @ The Ridgewood Library

  • Wed, November 19, 2025 7:00 - 8:00pm - Online on ZOOM

If you missed the Art Docent Training contact your school rep for more information on how to get started!

View/Download the Flyer for Upcoming Docent Training

Apr
17

ARTPOP Monthly REP Meeting & Docent Appreciation

Docent Appreciation Event

Friday, 4/17/26 9:30am-11:30am

Short Rep Meeting & Studio Tour of the Ridgewood Art Institute
              (12 E. Glen Ave, Ridgewood)

Stop by to meet the Artpop board members, other docents, representatives from our member schools (including yours!), enjoy refreshments and a wonderful art showcase!

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May
14

(Confirmed!) ARTPOP REP MTG

May Rep meeting at the Schoolhouse Museum
Thursday, May 14th 12:30pm-2pm <- NOTE NEW DATE/TIME from previously posted

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Nov
14

ARTPOP Monthly REP Meeting

NOTE: Artifact Rotation #1 @ Meeting

  • If your school is participating in that, be sure to arrange to bring your artifacts to this meeting.

Reminder: Each school must send a representative to each monthly Rep meeting.  If none of your Reps can attend, please ask one of your docents to fill in.   Otherwise, please reply back to this message if your school will not be represented at a Rep meeting.

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REP MEETING
May
9

REP MEETING

NOTE: NEW DATE and TIME!

Meeting is now FRIDAY, May 9th, 9:30-11am

Docent Appreciation Meeting. Come meet other local Docents and enjoy coffee, treats and art by local Artists.

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65TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT
Mar
9

65TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT

  • Unitarian Society of Ridgewood - Anderson Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Please join us in celebrating 65 years of enriching fine arts experiences for area children!

Featuring:

  • The Winners of the 7th Annual Kate Sasso Memorial Art Contest

    Co-sponsored by Ridgewood Art Institute

  • Unveiling of the "Once Upon a Time” Painting Collection

  • Exciting Rebranding Announcement: TIC TOC is now ARTPOP!

Indulge in delicious appetizers, beverages, and desserts while connecting with fellow supporters of this incredible organization.

Please RSVP here:

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SHAKESPEARE LIVE!
Mar
2

SHAKESPEARE LIVE!

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey brings the uproarious comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” to life! Q&A with cast to follow. Grades 3 and up. Free event. Register with the Ridgewood Library here.

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DOCENT TRAINING
Jan
16

DOCENT TRAINING

Docent Training at Ridgewood Library. Come learn and how to become a Docent and meet other Docents from participating schools. Coffee and snacks will be served.

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DOCENT TRAINING
Nov
12

DOCENT TRAINING

Docent Training at Ridgewood Library. Come learn and how to become a Docent and meet other Docents from participating schools. Coffee and snacks will be served.

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