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SparkNight: Celebrating Black History Month

Date & Time

Thursday, February 01, 2024, 4:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Category

Arts

Location

Zimmerli Art Museum

71 Hamilton St, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901

Information

FREE and open to the public.

Complimentary light refreshments.

If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided, please call Brandon Truett at 848-932-6766 or email btruett@zimmerli.rutgers.edu in advance of your participation.

graphic of Zimmerli exterior with SparkNight and Zimmerli Art Museum

Graphic by Shriya Chunduri

SparkNight is the free art party at the museum, inviting everyone to explore art, engage their creativity, and have fun!

Join us for an exciting night filled with music, art, and culture!

  • Discover culturally rich exhibitions featuring Alonzo Adams, Didier William, and Paul Gardère.
  • Experience the power of storytelling through captivating performances by Zone de Oriente, Sigma Lambda Gamma, and more.
  • Engage in an interactive art making workshop hosted by Louie Blaka.
  • Plus: We are providing raffle opportunities at the top and bottom of the hour.

Music by The IZM.

Free and open to the public. Complimentary light refreshments. Food available for purchase from Chef Deluxe Me food truck.

Thank you, to all of our campus and community partners in presenting this event!

New Brunswick Cultural Center | State Theatre New Jersey | Vulcan Pioneers of New Brunswick

Paul Robeson Cultural Center at Rutgers | Center for Social Justice Education & LGBT Communities at Rutgers

Pre-register for free visitor parking at go.rutgers.edu/bhm21, which allows you to park in Lots 11, 16, 26, & 30. Until this process is completed, your vehicle is not registered and you may receive a citation. Special event parking and special event permits are only for visitors to the university and does not include free metered parking. Faculty, staff, and students must park only in lots where they are authorized to park. Please note, this is a unique link for this event and not valid for any other dates or events.

  • For directions to campus parking lots, search by the lot number on the Rutgers map.
  • Lot 16 is the closest to the Zimmerli, located behind the museum. For directions, you also may use the address 536 George Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, which is the building located next to the lot entrance.