‘Cabinet of Curiosities,” Celebration of 30 Years of Robeson Gallery, Are Part of 2010 Visual Arts Scene at Rutgers University, Newark

NEWARK, N.J. -- Art created through a  drawing game, and “curiosities” made from art and nature, are among the visual delights on the 2010 schedule at the galleries of Rutgers University in Newark. All galleries are open to the public free of charge. All dates and locations are subject to change; for updated information and additional events, visit www.newark.rutgers.edu/arts.  Both John Cotton Dana Library and Paul Robeson Campus Center are wheelchair-accessible.

 EXHIBITIONS AT JOHN COTTON DANA LIBRARY, 185 UNIVERSITY AVE. 

Exhibition spaces open during regular library hours, info: 973/353-5222, or go to

http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/rul/libs/dana_lib/dana_lib.shtml

 IN THE DANA LOBBY 

through March 1, 2010

GlassBooks Exhibit: Works by Rutgers-Newark Students of Professor Nick Kline

 

IN THE DANA GALLERY, 4TH FLOOR

through Jan. 22, 2010
I and Thou: Community and the Book
Exhibit accompanying the 15^th annual Book Arts Symposium

 Feb. 1, 2010 - April 9, 2010
A Cabinet of Curiosities: Photographs by Carol Armstrong
Photographs, photograms and prose pieces by Carol Armstrong, strange objects by Sarah Stengle, and curiosities made by Nature and Art from the collections of both artists.

Joanne Leone: Paintings

IN THE DANA ROOM, 4^TH FLOOR

"New Views of Familiar Places: Infrared Photographs of Newark and Princeton by Ed Berger, Associate Director, Institute of Jazz Studies."

EXHIBITIONS AT THE PAUL ROBESON GALLERIES, PAUL ROBESON CAMPUS CENTER, 350 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD.

Mon.- Wed., 10 a.m.– 5 p.m., Thursday, 12 noon–7 p.m. Information: 973/353-7610, or go to http://andromeda.rutgers.edu/artgallery/

 Main Gallery, First Floor 

Through April 8, 2010: The Exquisite Corpse: Paul Robeson Galleries' 30th Anniversary Exhibition
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Paul Robeson Galleries, 92 area artists created 30 drawings as part of a surrealist drawing game.

 April 15 - April 29, 2010: Graphic Design Senior Portfolio Show
Works by Rutgers University students                                                                

May 6 - May 27, 2010:  Fine Art Senior Thesis Exhibition
Works by Rutgers University students

 Orbit I Gallery - Second Floor

ON-GOING: Laura Cuevas: Reminder of a Vanished Era
A selection of recent works addressing issues of the city, past and present, by Montclair- based Cuevas,  an artist who works across media. 

Orbit II Gallery - Second Floor

ON-GOING: Harlem Renaissance Mural Project: St. Benedict's Preparatory School
St. Benedict's Preparatory students depict the colorful energy of the Harlem Renaissance through mural works, executed under the direction of visual arts teacher Pamela Wye-Hunsinger.

Pequod Deck - First Floor (Near Starbucks Café)

through Jan. 11, 2011: Kevin Darmanie: In The Beginning
Darmanie, a longtime Newark artist, creates paintings, prints, and comics.  This exhibition features an imaginary character, Kedar, through whom the artist explores issues of relevance to his own life.

Nova Gallery - First Floor (Outside Main Gallery)
The Nova Gallery will feature changing displays of works created by participants in our outreach, education and public programs.

GETTING TO RUTGERS UNIVERSITY IN NEWARK

BY MASS TRANSIT: Rutgers-Newark can be reached by New Jersey Transit buses and trains, the PATH train and Amtrak from New York City, and by the Newark Light Rail, Washington Street Station or Broad Street Station.   BY CAR: Rutgers-Newark can be reached by the Garden State Parkway, New Jersey Turnpike, Routes 95, 21, 78, and 280, and the Lincoln and Holland tunnels. Metered parking is available on University Avenue. Other parking: Rutgers-Newark’s parking garage (200 University Ave.) or the Bradley Hall Lot.  Printable maps and driving directions at: www.newark.rutgers.edu/maps/index.php