About Us

 

The Passaic County Cultural & Heritage Council at Passaic County Community College is responsible for encouraging arts development in all areas of Passaic County, for presenting arts programs, providing technical assistance, and for awarding grants for arts and cultural programs to organizations throughout the county.

Located in northern New Jersey, Passaic County’s 16 communities form a mosaic of cultures. It is estimated that people representing over 140 ethnicities make their home here.

In addition to building community awareness, appreciation and enjoyment of the arts, PCCHC strives to reflect the diversity and preserve the ethnic traditions and cultures within our community. To achieve this goal, PCCHC offers a variety of programs and services and collaborations.

The PCCHC administers the Local Arts Program grants of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, which provides state funds to be granted to Passaic County organizations for arts and cultural projects.

The PCCHC, established in 1980, is located in the historic and elegantly restored Hamilton Club Building of Passaic County Community College in Paterson. The building, a former gentlemen’s club at 32 Church Street, was established in 1890 by Garret Hobart, a Paterson lawyer and later the 24th Vice President of the United States, and other prominent citizens of Paterson.
 

 

The Passaic County Cultural & Heritage Council strives to maintain a barrier-free facility including complete access for patrons using wheelchairs. Large print materials, FM listening systems, select audio publications and Braille transcriptions are available on request. Please contact (973) 684-6507 or email abirnbaum@pccc.edu for availability.