Come celebrate the arts at RVCC. The College’s Visual and Performing Arts Department (VAPA) offers exciting opportunities throughout the year for you to view works of art, dance, music and theatrical performances. The Art Gallery displays the works of celebrated artists in all mediums as well as showcasing student and faculty exhibits. The exhibits are free and each one opens with an artist’s talk.  Student and faculty display their talents in musical and dramatic plays, as well as music and dance recitals. Enjoy the performances for a nominal fee.

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RVCC Art Gallery Exhibition Schedule 2019-20

Gallery Hours:
Monday: 3 - 8 pm
Tuesday: 10 am - 3 pm
Wednesday: 3 - 8 pm
Thursday: 10 am - 6 pm
Friday: 1 - 4 pm

All RVCC Art Gallery exhibitions are FREE and OPEN to the public.  For information, contact the Visual & Performing Arts Department at 908.218.8876

Christopher Brand Koep: Images of Life | Aug 28-Sep 18

Christopher Brand Koep: Images of Life
August 28 - September 18
Reception: Fri., August 30th; 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Coordinator: Darren McManus

No-Thing In Common | Sep 27-Oct 18

work by Eric Araujo, Ji Yong Kim, Jeff Mason, Dot Paolo
September 27 - October 18
Artists’ Talk: Fri., September 27th; 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Reception: Fri., September 27th; 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Coordinator: Darren McManus

Juried Art Students Exhibition | Nov 1-29

November 1 - 29
Juror: Mike Richison, multi-media artist & assistant professor;
Department of Art and Design, Monmouth University
Awards: Fri., November 1st; 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Reception: Fri., November 1st; 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Coordinator: Darren McManus

RVCC Holiday Art Show and Sale | Dec 9-13

December 9 - 13
Mon., thru Thurs.; noon-8:00 p.m.
Fri.; noon-6:00 p.m.  
Coordinator: Ann Tsubota

Independent Study Students Exhibition | Jan 21 - Feb 7

January 21 - February 7
Artists’ Talk: Fri., January 24th; 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Reception: Fri., January 24th; 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Coordinators: Darren McManus & Ann Tsubota

Tools of the Trade | Feb 19-Mar 18

Virginia Smith: exploring the thresholds of art & design
February 19 - March 18
Artists’ Talk: Fri., February 21st; 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Reception: Fri., February 21st; 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Coordinator: Darren McManus


Student Art Exhibition: Part I | Mar 27-Apr 10

2D Design, Ceramics, Color Theory, Drawing,
Illustration, Interior Design & Printmaking
March 27 - April 10
Reception: Fri., March 27th; 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Coordinator: Darren McManus


Student Art Exhibition: Part II | Apr 17-May 1

3D Design, Graphic Design, Painting,
Photography, Sculpture, Digital Media, Sound & Video
April 17 - May 1
Reception: Fri., April 17th; 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Coordinator: Darren McManus




RVCC Performing Art Schedule 2019-20

Ticket prices: General Admission $12; Students, Staff, Faculty & Seniors $8
“Maria Irene Fornés: A Performance Retrospective” is free admission.
”Aiken & Friends Fest” please visit website for pricing.
For tickets, call the RVCC Theater Box Office at 908.725.3420.
For more information, contact the Visual & Performing Arts Department at 908.218.8876

Aiken & Friends Fest | Sep 26-28

benefiting music education at RVCC
Thurs. thru Sat., September 26 - 28
song-writing and education workshops (fee),
formal concerts (fee), and free “Concert on the Quad” on September 28th
tickets & info: www.rvccarts.org/

Maria Irene Fornés: A Performance Retrospective | Oct 17-18

Scenes and monologues celebrating the work and life of the award winning Cuban-American avant garde playwright.
Directed by Dennis Russo
Thurs. and Fri., October 17 & 18
Welpe Theatre; 7:00 p.m.
*Free Admission

Horton Foote: Two One-Acts | Nov 5-8

Two plays from the Pulitzer Prize winning playwright:  
“A Young Lady of Property” and “Blind Date”
Directed by Danielle Barry
Tues. thru Fri., November 5-8
Welpe Theatre; 7:00 p.m.

Music Student Recital | Nov 19

Coordinated by John Sichel
Tues., November 19
Welpe Theatre; 7:30 p.m.

RVCC Arts Informance | Nov 21

Sponsored by the RVCC Dance Club
Produced by Loretta Fois
Thurs., November 21
Welpe Theatre; 1:30 p.m.

RVCC Jazz Ensemble | Dec 3

Directed by John Loehrke
Tues., December 3
Welpe Theatre; 7:30 p.m.

Dance Works | Dec  5 & 6

An evening of student and faculty choreography
Produced by Loretta Fois
Thurs. and Fri., December 5 & 6
Nash Theatre; 8:00 p.m.


RVCC Chorale Holiday Concert | Dec  7

Directed by John Sichel
Sat., December 7
Welpe Theatre; 8:00 p.m.

Music Faculty Recital | Feb 23

Coordinated by John Sichel
Sun., February 23
Welpe Theatre; 3:00 p.m.


Waiting for Godot | Apr 1-3

By Samuel Beckett
Directed by Lisa Deo
Wed. thru Fri., April 1-3
Welpe Theatre; 7:00 p.m.  



(Production To Be Announced) | Apr 15-18

Directed by Danielle Barry
Wed. thru Sat., April 15-18
Welpe Theatre; 7:00 p.m.



Music Student Recital | Apr 21

Coordinated by John Sichel
Tues., April 21
Welpe Theatre; 7:30 p.m.




SOLO DANCES: Nathan Forster | Apr 22

Sponsored by the RVCC Dance Club
Wed., April 22
Welpe Theatre; 8:00 p.m.
Free Admission




RVCC Arts Informance | Apr 23

Sponsored by the RVCC Dance Club
Produced by Loretta Fois
Thurs., April 23 , 1:30 p.m.
Welpe Theatre





RVCC Jazz Ensemble | Apr 28

Directed by John Loehrke
Tues., April 28
Welpe Theatre; 7:30 p.m.




Dance Works | Apr 30-May 1

An evening of student and faculty choreography
Produced by Loretta Fois
Thurs. and Fri., April 30 & May 1
Nash Theatre, 8:00 p.m.




RVCC Chorale Spring Concert | May 2

Directed by John Sichel
Sat., May 2
Welpe Theatre; 8:00 p.m.