A Bittersweet Exhibition, A Jazz Legend, and Immigrant Experiences Are Part of 2010-2011 Visual Arts Scene at Rutgers University in Newark
Chocolate as an art form, reflections on the lives of two remarkable women, and book arts are among the visual delights on the 2010-2011 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 THE PAUL ROBESON GALLERIES, PAUL ROBESON CAMPUS CENTER, 350 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD.
Mon.–Wed. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Thurs. , noon–7 p.m., info: 973.353.1610 or http://andromeda.rutgers.edu/artgallery/
· Through Nov. 10, Bittersweet: The Chocolate Show
Artists reference chocolate directly or indirectly to explore issues of cultural, social or historical context.
· Through Dec. 23, Peggie Miller: New Millennium Butch
· Through Dec. 23, Genocide: Who Are the Senior Khmer Rouge Leaders to be Judged?
Presented by the Documentation Center of Cambodia in partnership with the Center for the Study of Genocide, Conflict Resolution, and Human Rights and the Peace, Justice and Reconciliation Center at Bergen Community College
· Through Dec. 23, (OUT) and Proud: RU Pride Organization
Selected works from members of the RU Pride Organization
· Nov. 18–Feb. 2, 2011, As I Do: A Selection of Works from the Faculty of Arts, Culture & Media at Rutgers-Newark
· Feb. 10–April 6, Crossing the BLVD: Strangers, Aliens, Neighbors in a New America
· April 14–27, Fine Art Senior Thesis Exhibition
· May 5-18, Graphic Design Final Portfolio Exhibition
EXHIBITIONS AT JOHN COTTON DANA LIBRARY, 185 UNIVERSITY AVE.
Exhibition spaces open during regular library hours; info: 973.353.5222 or http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/rul/h_and_d/h_and_d.shtml
· Through Oct. 29, Dana Gallery, Dana Lobby, Mary Lou Williams Centennial Celebration
· Nov. 3–Jan. 24, 2011, Dana Gallery, Book Arts Exhibition: Letterpress Printing: the Exploration and Communication of Great and Final Things
· Nov. 5, Dana Room, Book Arts Symposium; information and tickets: 973.353.5222
Jan. 28–March 31, Dana Gallery, Dana Room, Works by Photographer Joseph Siegel
· March 1–March 31, Lobby, Lillian Robbins: Rutgers-Newark Professor and Women’s Rights Activist
· April 11–June 30, Dana Gallery, Works by Evelyn Eller, Paper Artist
Ongoing Exhibition, 4th floor: Treasures of the Institute of Jazz Studies Collections
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
Media Contact: Carla Capizzi
973 353 5263
