Arts and Innovation Center

RCSJ’s Arts & Innovation Center, located in the heart of the Millville Arts District, provides opportunities for students and community members to engage in artistic expression.

About the Arts & Innovation Center

RCSJ’s Cumberland campus Arts & Innovation Center (AIC), located at 321 N. High St. in Millville, N.J., is a vibrant hub for community members and college students alike to embrace their own creativity and draw inspiration from the work of other artists.

Get your hands dirty learning pottery or sculpture, transform ordinary objects with mosaic work, or create a unique adornment in a jewelry making class. Whether you want to meet new people through an open class; connect to coworkers with an afternoon of team building; or throw a truly memorable birthday party, the AIC offers something for everyone.

On your way out, don’t forget to stop by and browse the AIC’s art gallery, which proudly showcases local, student, and national artists.

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Programs

Learn a new skill or cultivate an existing passion with non-credit classes in fine arts, ceramics, fiber arts, jewelry making, and holiday-themed crafting, as well as classes designed especially for children.

View and register for current class offerings by selecting Clay College from the browsing menu. 

Private pottery parties are a fun and creative way to celebrate birthdays, showers, anniversaries, graduations, and many other special occasions. No experience is needed; an AIC staff member will guide you in creating not only a one-of-a-kind work of art, but memories that will last a lifetime.

Pottery Party

Your guests will create one pottery project of your choosing. After your guests finish their project, AIC staff will glaze and fire the pieces and contact guests when the finished projects are ready for pick up. All materials are provided. A minimum of 4 participants is required.

Booking details

  • $40 per person, party size limit is 20 guests
  • Each booking is 4 hours: 3 hours of instruction with 1 hour set aside for party set-up
  • You must provide your own food, beverages, and decorations
  • Tables and chairs will be provided
  • Parties are appropriate for everyone ages 4 and up

To schedule a party or for more information, contact Jackie Sandro or Randy Wilfong at 856-765-0988 or [email protected].

Bring your employees together to encourage collaboration and teamwork with unique, professional team-building activities offered by the AIC. Our workshops are designed to help boost morale and encourage bonding through socialization in a creative environment that builds genuine connections.

Mosaic Building

Learn how to transform ordinary objects into colorful works of art. Each team member will learn the basics of mosaic design and application. You may bring in collected items, such as shells, bottle caps, glass, stones, buttons, and other found items. All materials and additional supplies will be provided.

Clay Votive Candle Holder

Team members will make their own personalized votive candle holder specific to their own interests. All materials will be provided. No experience necessary.

Painting & Pottery

Are you looking for a unique way to celebrate your colleagues’ birthdays, promotions, or special occasions? Schedule a day to celebrate and create with your coworkers. Choose a pottery project to create and our staff will glaze and fire them for you. You will be contacted to pick up your pieces when they are finished being fired.

Booking Details

  • $40 per person; party size limit is 20 guests
  • Each booking is 4 hours: 3 hours for your event with 1 hour for set up
  • You must provide your own food, beverages, and decorations
  • Tables and chairs will be provided

For scheduling, contact Jackie Sandro at 856-765-0988 or [email protected]. More project options are available upon request, and we can work with you to accommodate any special needs.

Learn more about for-credit degree and certificate programs in the fine arts at Clay College, located inside the Arts & Innovation Center.

Art Gallery

The Arts & Innovation Center’s art gallery is proud to showcase local, student, and national artists. Each month the gallery features a new artist or collection of artists. There is an artist’s reception coinciding with the Millville Art District’s Third Friday event. 

Gallery Hours
Weekdays: 9 a.m.– 9 p.m.
Saturday: 12 – 5 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

Arts & Innovation Center Project Builds Community Connections Brick-By-Brick RCSJ
Director of Fine Arts Jackie Sandro-Greenwell shares about the "Building Community Clay Brick Project,” a collaboration that was several years in the making. 

For More Information

Contact

Arts & Innovation Center
856-765-0988
[email protected]

Building Hours
Weekdays: 9 a.m.– 9 p.m.
Saturday: 12 – 5 p.m.
Sunday: Closed