Barron Arts Center

About Us :

Woodbrkigo is proud lo have a building listed on the national Register of Historic Places. The Barron Library building, built in 1877 and located at 582 Rahway Avenue in Woodbridgc Proper, now serves as a center for the arts for residents of Woodbridge Township and Central New .Jersey. The beautiful Kichardsonian Revival style building, with its stained-glass windows and clock tower, provides an intimate setting for a variety of arts activities. Musical performances in a variety of styles, a forum for )>ools, readers and audience alike known as Poets Wednesday, ami art exhibitions by nationally renowned artists and craftsmen in addition to the work of notable New Jersey artists have graced the gallery of the Barron Arts Center. Recently, the building was made disabled accessible so now everyone can enjoy the programs, including the special exhibitions such as the annual model train display which serve to provide something of interest to all community members.

With the support of the Woodbridgc Township Cultural Arts Commission and under the direction of Cynthia Knight, the Barron Arts Center offers programming to the public, free of charge Patrons seeking opportunities to volunteer lime and services can get involved with our "Friends of the Arts" volunteers, a support group for the Barron Arts Center.