By Tammy Duffy

The Zimmerli Art Museum will celebrate, on September 2nd, 2014, the return of Art After Hours and the new school year in New Brunswick, NJ Starting at 5pm on September 2nd.  You will be able to enjoy DJ-curated music and complimentary refreshments on the terrace throughout the evening until 9pm. The Zimmerli  will now be open from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. for Art After Hours on the first Tuesday of the month,  during the months of September through June. Admission, activities, and refreshments are FREE!

Once you enter the Zimmerli you will be able to  explore the new exhibitions and discover the first work in the Zimmerli’s new Big Ten: Art  series. At 6 p.m., come inside for an overview of the collection and the introduction of the first work in the museum’s “Big Ten: Art” talks, followed by a guided tour of the new exhibition “Jesse Krimes: Apokaluptein: 16389067.” Admission to the museum and activities are free for all. For more details and a monthly schedule, you can visit their web site at www.zimmerlimuseum.rutgers.edu.

The Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum houses more than 60,000 works of art, ranging from ancient to contemporary art. The permanent collection features particularly rich holdings in 19th-century French art; Russian art from icons to the avant-garde; Soviet nonconformist art from the Dodge Collection; and American art with notable holdings of prints. It is literally only two blocks from the New Brunswick train station..

“We are introducing elements to the program this year that invite visitors to make more personal connections with art, as well as opportunities to meet artists and enjoy local music,” states Marti Mayo, the Zimmerli’s interim director. “Plus, after speaking with members of the university community, local residents, and longtime supporters, we determined that the move to first Tuesdays better accommodates most people’s busy schedules.” The Zimmerli is one of the best kept secrets in the art world.

Each month, Art After Hours will offer a variety of activities that enhance the museum experience:

Guided Tours: Curators will provide insight on current exhibitions. Fall features will include “A Place in America: Celebrating the Legacy of Ralph and Barbara Voorhees,” “Sports and Recreation in France, 1840-1900,” and “Oleg Vassiliev: Space and Light.”

“Big Ten: Art”: To celebrate the Scarlet Knights’ entry into the Big Ten athletic conference, the Zimmerli will spotlight one intriguing work of art from the permanent collection for the ten months of the academic year.

Slide Jam: Two artists from the tri-state region will share slides of a selection of their latest work, followed by an informal Q&A with audience members. (debuts in October)

Live Music: Musicians from Mason Gross School of the Arts and New Brunswick Jazz Project, as well as a variety of student bands, perform throughout the museum. (begins in October)

In addition, special guests and events will enliven these special evenings with unique and engaging presentations.

The museum is also hosting a bus trip on Thursday, September 18, to the Studio Museum in Harlem and the Jeff Koons Retrospective at the Whitney Museum of American Art. Space is limited; you need to register by September 2.

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LOCATION

The Zimmerli Art Museum is located at 71 Hamilton Street at George Street on the College Avenue campus of Rutgers University in New Brunswick. The Zimmerli is a short walk from the NJ Transit train station in New Brunswick, midway between New York City and Philadelphia.

ADMISSION

Admission is $6 for adults; $5 for 65 and over; and free for museum members, children under 18, and Rutgers students, faculty, and staff (with ID). Admission is free on the first Sunday and first Tuesday evening of every month. For more information, call 848.932.7237 or visit the museum’s website: 

www.zimmerlimuseum.rutgers.edu.

 Please make note of the Zimmerli’s new area code: 848.932.7237