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🌞Highland Park Arts Commission✨
Serving artists of all ages, cultures, skill levels and media
📍Highland Park, New Jersey

Commission Members

John Marron (Chairperson)
Amee Pollack (Vice Chair)
Matthew Hersh (Council Liaison)
Belle Gabel
Pernille Hemmer
Jennifer Evans
Scott Brustein
Sonya Elefante
Nikki Gonzalez

11/07/2026

The Highland Park Poetry Festival returns November 15th at Pino's W**e Cellar in Highland Park, New Jersey, featuring over 20 local poetry groups and a live taping of Calliope: A Poetry Podcast.

10/31/2026

🎃AND THE WINNERS ARE…! 🍂🎃

The Highland Park Arts Commission is excited to announce the winners of our 2nd Annual Scarecrow Design Contest! 🏆

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated and brought their creativity, spooky spirit, and autumn magic to Highland Park! Our Main Street was filled with scarecrows that made this fall extra special. 🍁👻

🏆 BEST IN SHOW – Akhil Sharma & Priya Wadgaonkar
💀 SLAY THE SPOOKY – Ayaan Real
🎨 MOST CREATIVE – Zayleigh Cortijo

Congratulations to all our winners! 🎉 And thank you to everyone who helped make this year's contest such a fun community tradition.

We can't wait to see what you dream up next year! 🧡

Happy Halloween from the Highland Park Arts Commission! 🎃

10/30/2026

Saturday, November 7, 2026
1:00 – 4:00 pm
Highland Park Community Center
220 South 6th Ave

Join us next Saturday for Sustainable Highland Park’s second Repair Cafe! Get free repairs, grab a free coffee and light refreshments, and practice sustainability with us!

What’s a Repair Cafe?
Repair Cafes are community-organized events where skilled volunteers are available to make small repairs to household items. The repairs extend the life of the items and keep them out of landfills. You are welcome to have some free coffee or tea while you’re waiting for your repair to be completed. Free snacks will also be available. And in the spirit of sustainability and waste reduction, we are asking people to bring their own mugs rather than having throwaway cups.

What Repairs Will Be Available?
Repair specialties that will be available at this Repair Cafe include:
• Sewing and mending of fabrics
• Electrical repair of small appliances like lamps and toasters
• Bicycle repairs
• Computer issues
• Jewelry repair
• Woodworking
• Knife sharpening
• Miscellaneous repairs of mechanically broken items

Please note: this event is first-come, first-served, with a limit of two items per person. If you know what repair is needed, your chances of a successful repair will be higher if you happen to have a missing part (ex: zipper) that you'd like to be installed. All guests must arrive by 3:30pm in order to get their items repaired.

Can I Still Help Out?
Of course! If you would like to sign up to be a volunteer (both logistical and repair volunteers are needed), you can do so here. You can also help out by donating a small pre-packaged food item (like biscuits or fruit) to contribute to the cafe area. We will also accept small cash donations on the day, if you are so moved. Thank you very much for your consideration!

Additional questions?
Reach out to [email protected].

10/29/2026

🎃🍂 **Highland Park Arts Commission Scarecrow Contest 2026!** 🍂🎃

The scarecrows are UP and ready for viewing! 👻🧡

Take a stroll around town and enjoy all the wonderful, creative, and festive scarecrows that are bringing Halloween spirit to Highland Park! 🌾🧙‍♀️

📸 **Snap some pictures and share them with your friends and family!** Spread the Halloween cheer and enjoy all the creativity our community has to offer.

🏆 **Winners will be announced on Halloween — October 31st!**

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this year’s contest so special. Let’s celebrate our amazing community and enjoy this lovely Halloween week together! 🧡🖤

Happy Halloween, Highland Park! 🎃✨

10/29/2026

10/09/2026

🌾🎃 Scarecrow Design Contest Update! 🎃🌾

Wow! Thank you to everyone who signed up for our Scarecrow Design Contest! 🧡 We are officially at capacity and can’t wait to see all the amazing creativity come to life!

Missed out this year? Don’t worry! Start dreaming up your designs and be ready to join the fun next year. We hope to see even more creative scarecrows in the future! 🍂👻

Thank you for your enthusiasm and support! 🍁

10/01/2026

🍂🎃 CALLING ALL SCARECROW CREATORS! 🎃🍂

The Highland Park Arts Commission invites residents to join the fall fun at our 2nd Annual Scarecrow Design Contest!

Get creative and make a scarecrow that’s spooky, silly, stylish, or spectacular! 🧟‍♀️👻🌾

Let’s fill Highland Park’s Main Street with personality and make it the most festive place to be this fall! Only 15 spots available so sign up ASAP!!!

🏆 Prizes in multiple categories!
🌾 Build it. Decorate it. Show it off!
🍁 Bring your creativity and your fall spirit!

Scary good fun for the whole community!

Register on website: https://hpartscommission.com/scarecrows/

09/24/2026

🚨THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED due to the forecasted storm and State of Emergency🚨 Stay tuned for info about rescheduling, and stay safe.

🌿Join us THIS SATURDAY for an educational workshop about compost, and a fun art activity using found objects!✨🍎🥑🫜
FREE EVENT!

Address

221 S 5th Avenue
Highland Park, NJ
08904

Website

http://www.HPArtsCommission.com/

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