Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc. Awards $5,000 grant to The Center for Contemporary Art

BEDMINSTER, N.J. - March 5, 2019 - PRLog -- Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has awarded $5,000 to The Center for Contemporary Art ("The Center") in support of its art classes for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder ("ASD") and other special needs. Launched in 2009, "Art for Children with ASD and Other Special Needs" was The Center's first community outreach program. Today a total of six award-winning community outreach programs provide an outlet for creative expression in a safe, supportive setting and address specific needs in the community, serving youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder, addiction, and trauma (homelessness), and adults affected by cancer, with multiple special needs and disabilities, and issues related to aging.

"At The Center we recognize the diversity of abilities and needs in the community and are committed to enabling all visitors to experience the benefits of arts education. Janssen Pharmaceuticals has supported our program for children with ASD since its inception and continues to be a valued partner," said Executive Director, Elie Porter Trubert.  "We are tremendously grateful for their generosity."

The Center for Contemporary Art is a vibrant regional art center with studio art classes, a summer art camp, rotating exhibitions and community outreach programs. Art classes for children and adults are offered in painting (oils, acrylic and watercolor), ceramics, pottery, drawing, pastels, photography and more. Exhibitions of contemporary art are presented in three galleries, as well as annual members', international juried and youth art month exhibits. Last year over 1,500 children and adults participated in The Center's education program and over 500 artists had work included in exhibitions.

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About The Center for Contemporary Art

Founded in 1970, The Center for Contemporary Art is a vital regional art center with a vibrant studio art school, extensive exhibition program and important community outreach component. The Center for Contemporary Art is committed to enabling all visitors to experience its classes and workshops, exhibitions and public programs. Visitors requiring an accommodation or service should contact The Center at least two weeks prior to the scheduled visit. The Center is located at 2020 Burnt Mills Road in Bedminster, NJ. For further information, please call (908) 234-2345 or visit The Center for Contemporary Art online at http://ccabedminster.org/

Gallery Hours

Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Closed Sundays and major holidays.
The gallery is also open during the evening when classes are in session.

Media Contact

Leigh Zona, Communications and Development Manager
The Center for Contemporary Art
2020 Burnt Mills Road Bedminster, NJ 07921
(908) 234-2345 ext. 104
lzona@ccabedminster.org