Animation Art Therapy Graphic Design Painting & Drawing Photography Sculpture Art History Music Performance Music Education Acting Musical Theater Theater Design Theater Technology Filmmaking
The arts programs at Rutgers–Camden offer a flexible range of opportunities for students to explore an education in visual arts, art history/museum studies, and performing arts in music and theater. These programs teach technical, academic, creative, and communication skills as part of our curriculum in Animation, Graphic Design, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Art History, Music, Theater, and Filmmaking majors and concentrations.
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It’s time for another feature Friday! This week, we are honored to feature Prof. Gihan G. Sifen! Prof. Sifen is a Graphic Design Professor and this is her first semester at Rutgers–Camden. She has a bachelor`s degree in Graphic Design and Advertising from Helwan University, as well as a Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing and Advertising/Communications from the American University in Cairo. She has worked in the advertising industry for 10 years before leaving and switching her focus to teaching and other projects. Prof. Sifen strives to create works that are interactive and aims to change people’s perspectives. She strives to produce 3d elements in her designs. We can’t wait to see what other work she creates.
📸 : Abby Vanono
Art Work photos from: Gigi Sifen
Another amazing production is coming! Anya Reiss gives The Seagull a contemporary spin in her version of Anton Chekhov’s classic play, which opens the Rutgers–Camden Theater season on October 30. Directed by Damon Bonetti, The Seagull is a classic, serious comedy where a celebrated actress, a famous writer, a young playwright, and his muse wrestle with their feelings. Tickets are available now! The link for the tickets is in our bio, but hurry because tickets are selling fast!
Art Graphic by Ari Lopez
The Mallery Concert Series is back! For the first concert of the series we are excited to welcome back the Joe Magnarelli Quartet. For 30 years now, Joe Magnarelli has been captivating audiences in the Jazz community and has been cited as one of the most in-demand trumpets players by articles such as The Star-Ledger and Downbeat Magazine. He is also a part time professor at both the Juilliard School of New York and the Tribeca Jazz Institute.
The link for the livestream can be found in our bio for those who can not attend the concert in person!
When: September 24, 11:20am – 12:20pm
Where: Mallery Room 224, Fine Arts Building
Photo taken from: Joe Magnarelli
Feature Fridays are back! For the first feature of the fall semester, we are so excited to feature Melissa Vilain! Melissa is a Graphic Design major in her final semester of the BFA program. This past spring, Melissa won the Alina Wheeler Memorial Scholarship from the AIGA Philadelphia organization. Winning this scholarship is one of Melissa`s biggest accomplishments and something she is extremely proud of. She says that one of her biggest mentors is Prof. Allan Espiritu. She says that she “wouldn’t be as knowledgeable as she is had it not been for Allan”. Melissa strives to connect with people through her work. She aims to spark conversations and make people feel something when they see her work. After graduation, Melissa looks forward to collaborating with other designers and continuing to grow with her work.
📸 : Abby Vanono
Are you interested in taking college classes as a highschool student? Well, at Rutgers–Camden, we offer an incredible opportunity for highschool or prospective students to do just that! Classes will be on Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm from October 11 – December 13. We are offering classes on 2D Animation, Graphic Design, Musical Theater, and Filmmaking. Be sure to register for our Pre-College Arts Program through the link in our bio for these 8 week courses. Spaces are limited so register now! Additional information can be found on our website through the link in our bio!
Design by Enrique Morales ‘25
Interested in hearing from renowned artists but not sure how? Well join us for our ZoomOnArt with Raul Romero! Romero is an artist based out of Philadelphia, PA who works in sound, sculpture, installation, and performance. The zoom will be held on Wednesday, September 15th, during the free period. The link to register can be found in our bio and other information can be found on our website at vmpa.rutgers.edu!
Where: Zoom
When: September 15th, 11:30am – 12:20pm
Photos from raulromero.com
Welcome back! It’s the first day of the new semester, and we are so excited to welcome everyone, new and old students alike!
Interested in the Arts?🎨🎭🎼🎬
Join us for our welcome meeting on Thursday, September 4th!
This meeting is for all interested students and is mandatory for majors and minors within the department.
This will take place during free period from 12:45 to 1:45 pm, and pizza 🍕will be provided!
Meeting Rooms:
Visual Arts and Art History: FA–110
Music: Mallery Room, FA–224
Theater And Filmmaking: Black Box Studio, FA–136
Art Graphic: Ari Lopez
