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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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Meet this week`s student feature, Naely Fajardo! Naely is a Graphic Design major set to graduate in the Fall semester of 2025. When they were young, their dream job was to become a comic book artist. When they first came to Rutgers–Camden, they started as a Chemistry major but realized that their true passion was in the arts. They made the decision to switch their major after they researched different art majors and found their excitement in Graphic Design. Naely said Prof. Allan Espiritu has been their greatest inspiration during their time here. Even though they are a Graphic Design major, Naely considers Vincent Van Gogh to be an artist they see as one of their greatest inspirations. They relate to him and admire the fact that he was able to create stunning artwork while dealing with different disabilities and mental health issues. A fun fact about them is that they were in an Ecuadorian newspaper article with their sister.
📸 : Abigail Vanono
It’s time for something new in the Campus Gallery! Come this week and check out the solo insulation work “Mi Herencia” by our prolific photography student, Evelyn Macias! “‘Mi Herencia’ is how I see my culture and how I want to portray different Hispanic cultures in my own life and my experiences with my loved ones,” Evelyn comments. Over 40 pictures taken during her Digital Photo II class with Prof. Alejandro Loureiro Lorenzo are being showcased.
When: March 24th – March 28th
Where: Campus Gallery
📸 : Abigail Vanono
This is the last call to get registered for our open house! Arts Day is this Saturday, March 29th starting at 10 am. This is a great opportunity for prospective students to check out the campus and meet some of our arts faculty and current students. Join us for an exciting day of workshops, a performance by the Rutgers–Camden Concert Choir, and optional auditions and portfolio reviews. Registration closes tomorrow, Thursday, March 27th, so register by taping the link in our bio if you haven’t done so already!
When: 10am – 2pm
Where: Fine Arts Building
📸: Naely Fajardo `25
Meet this week`s Student Feature, Olivia Thompson! She is a senior who is set to graduate in May of 2025. She is a BFA Studio Art Concentration major after switching from an English major. She found her true passion as an art student during her Painting 1 and Drawing 1 classes. She took both of those classes with Prof. Stass Shpanin who has become one of her greatest inspirations. He helped her make the decision to switch her major and lead her to take some of her favorite classes including Painting 1 and Advanced Painting/Capstone. Another inspiration of hers is Ebecho Muslimova who is a current professional artist. She inspires Olivia’s art with the way that she is able to make herself her own character that she can put into ridiculous situations. Outside of her art, Oliva enjoys watching different kinds of anime including Naruto, Demon Slayer and Dan Da Dan. In the future, Olivia hopes to be a part of an artistic collaborative group and get her art into different galleries.
📸: Abigail Vanono
Join us next week for our next performance in our Mallery Concert Series! We are excited to have the Pyxis Piano Trio perform for this concert series. They started playing in 2009 and since then have captivated audiences all over the mid-Atlantic region. The link for the live stream is in our bio for those who can’t attend in person.
When: Wednesday March 26th, 11:20 am – 12:20 pm (free period)
Where: Mallery Room
📸: http://pyxispianotrio.com/
Happy Spring Break! Recharge and soak up the sun whether you are traveling or staying at home. Have a safe break from us here at the VMPA! 🌸 🌼
It’s time for another Faculty Feature Friday! This week meet Prof. Lavett Ballard! Prof. Ballard is Rutgers–Camden alumni and graduated with a BA in Studio Art & Art History with a minor in Museum Studies. 🎨 🏛️ She also earned her MFA from the University of the Arts in Interdisciplinary/ Studio Art. She is now a professional artist while she teaches here at Rutgers. Both her and her art have been featured in TIME magazine twice. When she first got in the TIME magazine, they featured her work The Bus Riders, 1955 that showcased women like Rosa Parks, Claudette Colvin, Mary Louise Smith and Aurelia Browder. On top of being a teacher and professional artist she is also a mother of 3 including her dog.
📸: Abigail Vanono
🌟 Happy Day 2 of Rutgers Giving Days! 🌟 We continue to encourage you to aid the arts programs at Rutgers–Camden! 🎨✨ Whether you’re interested in visual arts, art history, museum studies, animation, graphic design, music, or theater, we have great opportunities for you. Our programs help nurture creativity and give students valuable skills in these fields. Your support will help us improve our offerings. Please check the link in our bio to make a donation. We appreciate your kindness and support! Thank you! 🔗❤️
