Emerge statue at Rutgers University–Camden

Year of the Arts 2025

Celebrating the transformative power of visual and performing arts.

Celebrating the Arts in Camden

Year of the Arts is a diverse slate of programming throughout local venues large and small. From homegrown Rutgers–Camden talent to internationally touring acts, the celebration highlights the depth and breadth of artists who practice their craft in our community or speak to the diverse tastes of our multicultural city. Year of the Arts is sure to entertain us, inspire us, and demonstrate the incredible unifying power of music, theatre, visual art, literature, and much more.

Year of the Arts at Rutgers University–Camden

Reframing the Narrative

May 16–June 27, 2025

A group exhibition advised by celebrated multidisciplinary artist Mickalene Thomas. Thomas brings together a selection of Rutgers art students and local artists living and working in the city of Camden, including Sonia Gonzalez, MC, Marcy Morris, Lewis Officer, Jazlyne Sabree, De’Von Downes, Brittany Baum, and Tiana McMillan.

Reframing the Narrative is a manifesto intended to promote a more inclusive and accurate representation of Black artists in Camden by looking at both Rutgers–Camden students and local artists that work across mediums and theoretical concepts. The exhibition serves as a platform to amplify artistic expression and to acknowledge individual impact on the city’s art, culture and community.

Reframing the Narrative, gallery exhibit

Arturo Sandoval

Saturday, September 27, 7 p.m.
Walter K. Gordon Theater

Join us for an unforgettable evening with Arturo Sandoval, a true legend in the world of music, on September 27 at 7 p.m. in the Walter K. Gordon Theater at Rutgers University–Camden. Sandoval, a 2013 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, is celebrated for his extraordinary talent and contributions to jazz and classical music.

Arturo Sandoval in concert September 27, 2025

Upcoming Events

Monday, August 04, 2025, 8:30 a.m.-Friday, August 15, 2025, 12:30 p.m. | Gordon Theater, Fine Arts Building, Camden

Saturday, September 27, 2025, 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. | Walter K. Gordon Theater, Camden

Contact information:
For questions related to Year of the Arts events, please call 856-225-6095.