Upcoming Events

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

May
14

ARTPOP REP MTG (NOTE new date AND time!)

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

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May
17

ARTboretum (NEW DATE)

Note: ARTboretum will be held on May 17th, 1 - 4pm

(The old date of May 3rd was postponed)

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Jun
5

ARTPOP Painting & Artifact Collections RETURN

Painting & Artifact Collections RETURN @ BOE

  • Sign up for a timeslot

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Jun
12

ARTPOP Monthly REP Meeting & End of Year Lunchon (tbd)

ARTPOP - June Rep Mtg & Year-end Luncheon

(location tbd)

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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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Apr
9

ARTPOP Painting PICKUP

Painting Rotation #3

  • Pack lower# collection on WED

  • Courier pickup is very early THU am

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Apr
8

ARTPOP Painting PACK DAY

Painting Rotation #3

  • Pack lower# collection on WED

  • Courier pickup is very early THU am

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Mar
25

ARTPOP - Awards Presentation for the Kate Sasso Art Contest

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

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Mar
5

ARTPOP - Monthly REP Meeting (ZOOM)

Thursday, March 5, 2026

NOTE THE CHANGE IN TIME!

Thursday, March 5, 2026 NOW 7:30pm - 8:30pm

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Feb
6

ARTPOP Monthly REP Meeting

  • Ridgewood Board of Ed (2nd Floor Large Conference Rm) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

NOTE: Artifact Rotation #2 @ Meeting

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Feb
5

ARTPOP Painting PICKUP

Painting Rotation #2

  • Pack lower# collection on WED

  • Courier pickup is very early THU am

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Feb
4

ARTPOP Painting PACK DAY

Painting Rotation #2

  • Pack lower# collection on WED

  • Courier pickup is very early THU am

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Dec
4

ARTPOP Painting PICKUP

Painting Rotation #1

  • Pack lower# collection on WED

  • Courier pickup is very early THU am

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Dec
3

ARTPOP Painting PACK DAY

Painting Rotation #1

  • Pack lower# collection on WED

  • Courier pickup is very early THU am

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Nov
19

ARTPOP Docent Training (on Zoom)

View/Download the Flyer for Upcoming Docent Training

WED 11/19/25 7-8pm (NOTE the time change from a previously posted time!)

ZOOM link:

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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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Oct
23

ARTPOP Docent Training @ Ridgewood Library

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Oct
9

ARTPOP Welcome Wine & Cheese Event

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Oct
7

ARTPOP Docent Training @ The Stable

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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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KATE SASSO MEMORIAL ART CONTEST DEADLINE
Feb
28

KATE SASSO MEMORIAL ART CONTEST DEADLINE

Drop off entries to the Main Desk at the Midland Park Public Library February 1 - 28

Deadline for submission is Friday, February 28, 2025, at 5:00pm.

https://www.artpopnj.org/kate-sasso

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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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