Art & Design events are free and open to the public. Explore additional art events sponsored by the university’s Zimmerli Art Museum and the Department of Art History.

  • Rutgers In New York: “Spin-out”

    Westbeth Gallery 55 Bethune St, New York, NY, United States

    This capstone exhibition in New York City is the culmination of two years of study for our 10 MFA artists. Opening reception: May 30, 6–8 p.m.

    Today and Tomorrow

    Mason Gross Galleries 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United States

    In honor of the 50th anniversary of Mason Gross School of the Arts, the Department of Art & Design presents this special exhibition featuring our newest alumni from the class of 2026. Reception: Saturday, June 6, 4–6 p.m.

    Mid-day Exhibition Tour: Today and Tomorrow

    Mason Gross Galleries 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United States

    Need to step away from your daily routine and re-set? This 60-minute gallery walk-through features Mason Gross' newest alumni from the class of 2026, including brief presentations from select artists in the exhibition.

  • Welcome Back Show 2026

    Mason Gross Galleries 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United States

    The fall season kicks off with this annual group exhibition featuring faculty, staff, and returning MFA students. Reception: September 2, 5–7 p.m.

    50 Years of Rutgers Art & Design

    Mason Gross Galleries 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United States

    Free panel discussion and other activities focusing on the department's rich influence and history, from its beginnings in a repurposed downtown department store to now.

    Co-Cureate 2026

    Mason Gross Galleries 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United States

    Representing a hybrid of collaboration, curating, and creation, these mini-exhibitions developed by student teams and guest artists showcase art across disciplines including design, drawing, media, painting, performance, photography, print, and sculpture. Reception: October 8, 6–8 p.m.

  • 2026 Undergraduate Annual Exhibition

    Mason Gross Galleries 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United States

    This annual tradition features work across class years and media. Reception: October 22, 6–8 p.m.

  • MFA Visual Arts First-Year Exhibition 2026

    Mason Gross Galleries 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United States

    Two months into their graduate study, artists dive in with this annual exhibition featuring inter-disciplinary work as diverse as the class itself. Reception: November 19, 6–8 p.m.