Rowan University Art Gallery & Museum

Glassboro - 201 Mullica Hill Road - NJ 08028

The Rowan University Art Gallery & Museum is a dynamic cultural hub located in the heart of South Jersey, dedicated to presenting contemporary art that is both relevant and thought-provoking. Serving the Rowan community and the broader region, the gallery fosters an environment where inclusivity, dialogue, and creative exchange thrive. It offers a platform for interdisciplinary engagement, connecting artists, students, faculty, and the public through exhibitions, talks, and collaborative programs.

At the core of its mission is a commitment to showcasing diverse artistic voices that challenge perspectives and reflect current cultural and social issues. The gallery not only enhances the cultural life of the university but also contributes to the artistic landscape of the region, encouraging curiosity and a deeper understanding of contemporary art practices.

Rowan’s gallery and museum program operates across two primary venues. The 301 High Street Gallery presents curated exhibitions by professional artists and is conveniently situated at the intersection of campus and downtown Glassboro, making it a vibrant space for both student interaction and public visitation. Meanwhile, CASE Gallery @ Westby, housed within Westby Hall, serves as a unique site for exploring social issues through creative expression, with a permanent feature of *The Sister Chapel*, a landmark feminist collaborative installation.

The gallery regularly collaborates with academic departments across disciplines such as engineering, sociology, gender studies, and environmental science, fostering projects that reflect the interconnectedness of art and society. It has hosted exhibitions by internationally acclaimed artists like Mel Chin, Willie Cole, Saya Woolfalk, and Wendy Red Star, among others.

Recognized for its excellence, Rowan University Art Gallery has received honors such as the New Jersey State Council on the Arts Citation of Excellence and support from the National Endowment for the Arts, underscoring its impact as a leading center for contemporary art in the region.

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Film: Steve Schapiro: Being Everywhere

Shot shortly before his passing in 2022, Steve Schapiro: Being Everywhere is a loving tribute to one of the most important photographers of the mid-20th century.

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All About Photo Presents 'Alpine Hiatus' by Filippo Poli

In Alpine Hiatus: The Snow No Longer Tastes Like Snow, Italian photographer and architect Filippo Poli turns his camera toward a landscape caught between memory and mutation. The project unfolds as both personal archaeology and ecological reflection — an inquiry into what remains when the snow, once a symbol of purity and permanence, becomes an artifact of artifice. Winner of the April 2026 All About Photo Solo Exhibition contest, Poli’s work traces the dissonance between remembrance and reality, offering a haunting meditation on disappearance.

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Magnum Square Print Sale in Partnership with The Photographers’ Gallery: Odyssey

Odyssey is more than a journey. It is a search for meaning, a crossing of thresholds, a story of growth and resilience. Bringing together a wide range of work from over 100 photographers, this Square Print Sale traces the paths we take across borders, through memory, and into the unknown. Presented in collaboration with The Photographers’ Gallery, the collection off ers works by artists including Martin Parr, Daidō Moriyama, Eve Arnold, Nadav Kander, Steve McCurry, Juno Calypso, Karen Knorr and more.

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Elements of Wonder: When Nature Becomes Art by Jon McCormack

To coincide with Earth Day, CENTER, the nonprofit photography organization based in Santa Fe, NM, presents Elements of Wonder: When Nature Becomes Art, a photographic exhibition by Jon McCormack. The exhibition will be on view at CENTER from April 17 through May 17, 2026, with an Opening Reception on Friday, April 17, 5:00 – 7:00 PM, and an Artist Talk on April 30, from 5:30 – 6:30 PM (MT).

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Gordon Parks: The South in Color

Jackson Fine Art is delighted to announce our spring exhibition Gordon Parks: The South in Color organized in partnership with The Gordon Parks Foundation. The exhibition is timed to commemorate two important milestones - the 70th anniversary of the landmark publication of Parks’ images of the segregated South in Life magazine and the 20th anniversary of the founding of The Gordon Parks Foundation. The South in Color will present more than thirty photographs from the artist’s Segregation Story series and debut a brand-new portfolio published by the Foundation. The exhibition brings together many of Parks’ images not previously shown in the gallery, alongside some of his most recognized such as At Segregated Drinking Fountain, Mobile, Alabama, to offer a fresh look at the series, and deepen its emotional and historical resonance.

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Marilyn Stafford, Lee Miller, Colin Jones for UNSEEN at Art Rotterdam

The Albumen Gallery programme for UNSEEN at Art Rotterdam 2026 brings together three iconic names of mid-20th century photography. At a first glance the works of Marilyn Stafford, Lee Miller and Colin Jones cover quite a wide spectrum of photography. Notwithstanding that there are shared aspects across their respective bodies of work that invite interesting comparison with respect to thematic and artistic approach.

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Circulation(s) Festival of young European photography

For its sixteenth edition, the Circulation(s) Festival continues to champion emerging European photography and its intersections with contemporary art. Founded in 2009 at the CENTQUATRE-PARIS, the festival has grown into a key platform for young creators, highlighting plural perspectives and experimental practices.

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Colour Me Modern: Claire Aho and the New Woman

Colour Me Modern: Claire Aho and the New Woman, celebrates the vibrant photography of the pioneering Finnish artist, Claire Aho (1925-2015) who brought wit, colour and cinematic flair to postwar image-making across her work in fashion, advertising and editorial. Presented by Hundred Heroines, the UK’s only museum dedicated to women in photography, this free exhibition, split over two sites, highlights how Aho, known as ‘the Grand Old Lady of Finnish Photography,’ helped shape a new visual language for Finland, presenting confi dent, contemporary women and transforming everyday scenes into carefully staged moments of style.

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Fragilities & Resilience by Thibault Gerbaldi at the Jardin du Luxembourg

From March 21 to July 19, 2026, the French Senate will host Fragilities & Resilience, the first solo exhibition in France of internationally acclaimed photographer Thibault Gerbaldi. Presented outdoors on the iconic grilles of the Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris 6ème, the exhibition features 80 striking photographs captured across five continents, offering a breathtaking exploration of the fragile yet enduring connections between humans and nature. Entry is free, making this a rare opportunity for the public to experience Gerbaldi’s work on a monumental scale.

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