(SUMMIT, NJ) -- On Friday, November 1, the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey (VACNJ) will open its newly renovated gallery spaces with a series of exhibitions featuring artwork made by individuals impacted by the criminal legal system in New Jersey and the United States broadly. These exhibitions, which will run through January 26, 2025, will explore the vital part art plays for system-impacted individuals, enabling self-expression, agency, and advocacy.