NEW PROGRAMS @ THE ZIMMERLI ART MUSEUM IN JUNE

 

 

 

 

Celebrating Oleg Kudryashov WHEN: Monday, June 6 / 12 noon to 1pm WHERE: Virtual Join us for a roundtable discussion about Oleg Kudryashov, one of the most prominent Russian contemporary artists, who worked primarily in printmaking and created monumental works on paper using etching and drypoint techniques. Speakers include Christina Lodder, Sergei Reviakin, Robert Brown, and Julia Tulovsky, who offer insights into Kudryashov's art and personality through art historical analyses and personal recollections. Find details on the event page or register on Zoom. Free and open to the public. The artist is the subject of Oleg Kudryashov: A Master of Printmaking, on view through July 31. Organized by Julia Tulovsky, Ph.D., Curator of Russian and Soviet Nonconformist Art, the exhibition is based on a donation by Robert Brown Gallery in Washington, D.C., and the artist himself, as well as selected work from the Zimmerli’s Dodge Collection. It celebrates Oleg Kudryashov’s ninetieth birthday. The exhibition is made possible by the Avenir Foundation Endowment Fund.   Oleg Kudryashov, Plate 1163, 1984. Drypoint and watercolor on paper on wood base. Collection Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers. Norton and Nancy Dodge Collection of Nonconformist Art from the Soviet Union. Gift of the artist. © Oleg Kudryashov 1984. Photo Peter Jacobs.

 

Closing Reception for Angela Davis - Seize the Time WHEN: Wednesday, June 15 / 4 to 6 pm WHERE: In Person, 71 Hamilton St., New Brunswick ADMISSION: Free and open to the public. Registration is not required, HOWEVER, please visit the event page for important information about Health & Safety protocols. Please join us as we bid farewell to the acclaimed exhibition Angela Davis – Seize the Time, which closes June 15 at the Zimmerli and heads to the Oakland Museum of California this fall. Enjoy music by the Charles Tyler Trio and refreshments from Delta's and take in the exhibition one more time with highlights tours led by co-curators Donna Gustafson and Gerry Beegan. This program is part of Juneteenth Week in New Brunswick. Visit Middlesex County Arts and Culture Events and New Brunswick City Center for a list of events. We extend a special thanks to our partners: New Brunswick Area Branch of the NAACP, Rutgers African American Alumni Alliance, New Brunswick Cultural Center, New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, Arts Institute of Middlesex County, City of New Brunswick, Vulcan Pioneers of New Brunswick, and Crossroads Theatre Company. Visitors in the exhibition Angela Davis - Seize the Time.

 

Summer Art Camp WHEN: June 27 - July 29 WHERE: In Person, 71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick Summer Art Camp returns in person at the museum! Young artists, ages 7 to 14, explore their creativity and develop new art skills, working alongside teaching artists in the unique setting that only an art museum can provide. Several favorite classes are returning, as well as a few new ones. Five weekly sessions feature morning, afternoon, or full-day options. Plus, new this year, aftercare is available until 5pm. Sessions are starting to fill up! Descriptions and registration information are available here. Zimmerli members receive discounted rates. Not yet a member? Join here!

 

PARTNER PROGRAMS

 

The Zimmerli is proud to join the Rutgers Film Co-op, the New Jersey Media Arts Center, and the Rutgers University Program in Cinema Studies in presenting the New Jersey International Film Festival screenings of The Art of Un-War and MALCAH on Friday, June 3. Visit 2022 New Jersey International Film Festival for all details and to purchase tickets.

 

The Data + Art Festival is a one-day event to celebrate data as a medium in art, recognize the importance of art in industry, and break down the barriers of collaboration between data practitioners and artists of all backgrounds. For details to submit your work or attend the festival, visit www.dataartfest.com.

 

 

Plan Your Visit   Please review the most current visitor information, including Health & Safety Protocols.   Free Admission Wednesday & Friday 11AM–6PM Thursday 11AM–8PM Saturday & Sunday Noon–5PM Galleries are closed Monday & Tuesday, but the lobby is open. The café is closed for the summer. The Zimmerli is closed on Friday, June 17, in observance of Juneteenth.   A Reminder... Don't miss our Current Exhibitions that wrap up this summer! The Zimmerli closes to the public for the month of August to prepare for the 2022-23 season, which kicks off September 1. You can continue to reach staff by email.

 

 

The Zimmerli's operations, exhibitions, and programs are funded in part by Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, and income from the Avenir Foundation Endowment, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Endowment Fund, and the Voorhees Family Endowment, among others. Additional support comes from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and the donors, members, and friends of the Zimmerli Art Museum.