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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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The annual thesis show is almost here! Join us in celebrating the opening of this year’s thesis show, ART CAN! The show features work by graduating students in Graphic Design, Photography, Animation, Painting and Drawing, Intermedia and Electronic Arts, and Filmmaking. The students’ work showcases how art is more than just an academic discipline and physical objects. They show how art can deepen our understanding, transform how we see the world, and communicate meaning in ways that truly resonate. The show will be open from April 21st to May 21st, with an opening reception on May 16th at 5 pm.
Where: Stedman Gallery
When: April 21 – May 21
Design by Enrique Morales ‘26
If you missed the opening weekend of Little Women the Musical, don’t worry, because you have a second chance to see it this weekend! There are still some tickets left for the musical’s last weekend, so go online via the link in our bio and get them now! You don’t want to miss this spectacular production!
📸Kamile Kuntz @kamile_kuntzphotography
Join us for our 2nd Annual Curatorial Forum where we discuss unveiling strategies for building sustainable practices for emerging artists living in the Philadelphia region! The featured panelists are:
-Lee Stoetzel
-Amanda Davis
-Robert Blackson
-Leah Triplett @leah_triplett
-Morgan Hamilton @morganjosephhamilton
🗓️ When? Tuesday, April 28, 2026
⏰ Time? 12:45 – 1:45 pm
📍 Where? Fine Arts Building, Room 110
Graphic by Ari Lopez
It’s finally here! The Rutgers–Camden production of Little Women the Musical opens tonight! Doors open at 7 so make sure you get your tickets now through the link in our bio while they are still available!
When: April 9th to 18th
Thursdays – Fridays at 7:30pm
Saturdays at 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm
Friday, April 17 at 10:00 am
Where: Walter K. Gordon Theater
📸Kamile Kuntz @kamile_kuntzphotography
Actors: Christina M. Segarra & Andrew Merkle
Elizabeth Straub is a Graphic Design Major who is graduating at the end of the Spring ‘26 semester and is our Friday Feature for the week! When she was a kid, she wanted to be a psychologist and help people. When she came to Rutgers-Camden, she started as a pre-med major to fulfill that childhood dream. She quickly realized that pre-med wasn’t for her and found that Graphic Design would give her the outlet she wanted to help and communicate with people while still being creative! One of her biggest accomplishments was getting a Graphic Design Internship last semester with Prof. Stass Shpanin. The internship really helped her advance her skills and find her artistic voice. The skills she gained from the internship have also helped her when working on her thesis, show works, and other work she is still doing for the VMPA! Fun Fact: Her dream job is to work for the National Park Service, creating graphics for their social media and fundraisers. You can see more of Elizabeth’s work in the upcoming Thesis show, ART CAN!
📸 Abby Vanono
Art Elizabeth Straub ‘26
Little Women the Musical opens next week! Tickets are almost gone, so get them now through the link in our bio! The show features an amazing cast and crew of Rutgers-Camden students and is directed by Prof. Shamus! Be sure to buy your tickets now so you don’t miss this incredible show!
When: April 9th to 18th
Thursdays – Fridays at 7:30pm
Saturdays at 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm
Friday, April 17 at 10:00 am
Where: Walter K. Gordon Theater
A new week, a new feature! This week, we are excited to feature the studio tech for the sculpture room, Anthony Tran! Tran is from Jersey City, New Jersey, and primarily works there, building crates to transport works of art! Tran has a BA in Fine Arts from New Jersey City University, where he gained his strength in sculpture, sculpture installation, and art logistics. Outside of his degree, one of Trans’s biggest accomplishments is completing a residency at Peters Valley School of Craft! His attention to detail is a key aspect of his work that sets it apart. Along with his attention to detail in his work, Tran also draws inspiration from James McNabb. Fun Facts: Tran also dabbles in 3D modeling and animation, using them for installation work in a digital space.
📸 Abby Vanono
We invite you to join us for a series of lectures featuring esteemed visual artists. Next week, we are delighted to host Tiona Nekkia McClodden, a visual artist, filmmaker, and curator whose work explores and critiques issues at the intersections of race, gender, sexuality, and social commentary. With a remarkable portfolio that includes exhibitions at renowned institutions like the Guggenheim, MoMA, and the Whitney. We hope to see you there!
When: Thursday, April 2, 12:45 to 1:45 pm (free period)
Where: Fine Arts Building, Room 110
📸 Tiona Nekkia McClodden
