Arts This Year

The Romano Gallery
Armstrong-Hipkins Center for the Arts
September 7 - October 1, 2026; artist talk on September 17 @ 7 p.m.
10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
The gallery will close at noon on the show’s last day.

Light reveals.

At sunrise, the world emerges in color and detail. At sunset, it gradually recedes, becoming less distinct and increasingly hidden. In darkness, we turn to artificial light to guide us, comfort us and illuminate what would otherwise remain unseen.

Long before electricity, people relied on the gentle glow of bedside oil lamps and glass-shielded fairy lamps.

Beyond their practical purpose, these lights were believed to ward off darkness and malevolent spirits.

The works in this exhibition explore the enduring presence of nightlights and the ways they comfort us while revealing our surroundings in unexpected ways. Through mixed-media sculpture, artist David Winigrad’s intention is not to provide a functional benefit, but to evoke an emotional response—to create a space for contemplation and quiet wonder, illuminating a world that exists just beyond the reach of ordinary sight.
 

The Romano Gallery
Armstrong-Hipkins Center for the Arts
October 6 - October 30, 2026; artist talk on October 8 @ 7 p.m.
10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
The gallery will close at noon on the show’s last day.

This Romano Gallery exhibit by photographer Rob Yaskovic, titled in the middle of it, houses a variety of disparate images that represent fleeting moments captured, along with the feelings and the intentions through the eyes of the artist. While the viewer is “in the middle of it,” they are also encouraged to look at the edges at times, and be aware of what the photographer doesn’t want you to see as much as what he does.

DuBois Theatre
Armstrong-Hipkins Center for the Arts 
October 23, 5:30 p.m.

Featuring Jazz Ensemble, Singers, Chamber Choir, Symphony and Chamber Orchestras 

Wean Studio Theatre
October 29, 30 & 31 at 7:30 p.m.

by Agatha Christie

After a local woman is murdered, the guests and staff at Monkswell Manor find themselves stranded during a snowstorm. It soon becomes clear that the killer is among them, and the seven strangers grow increasingly suspicious of one another. A police detective, arriving on skis, interrogates the suspects: the newlyweds running the house; a spinster with a curious background; an architect who seems better equipped to be a chef; a retired Army major; a strange little man who claims his car has overturned in a drift; and a jurist who makes life miserable for everyone. When a second murder takes place, tensions and fears escalate. This record-breaking murder mystery features a brilliant surprise finish from Dame Agatha Christie, the foremost mystery writer of her time.

DuBois Theatre
Armstrong-Hipkins Center for the Arts 
November 13, 7:00 p.m.

Featuring Jazz Ensemble, Singers, Chamber Choir, Symphony and Chamber Orchestras 

The Romano Gallery
Armstrong-Hipkins Center for the Arts
November 3 - Novemebr 20, 2026; artist talk on Novemebr 19 @ 7 p.m.
10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
The gallery will close at noon on the show’s last day.

Portraiture is a passion for local artist Barbara Zilly, for it immortalizes the emotional resonance of its subject—be it a person, place or pet. Her work also reveals a deep appreciation for the Blairstown area she grew to love and call home during pandemic times. Some portraits she created in gratitude for the security she felt living out those frightful days amid the fresh air of her Hardwick studio-home while others struggled to survive. Today, concern still fuels her work, with so much of the unique beauty and history of rural New Jersey facing new existential struggles​.

Romano Gallery
Armstrong-Hipkins Center for the Arts 
December 4 - December 17, 2026; reception on December 4 @ 7 p.m.

We celebrate the close of the first semester with our Blair fine artists in the Romano Gallery. Come enjoy beautifully executed paintings, sculptural wonders, and explorations in mixed media, photography, pencil and more. There’s no limit to what Blair artists can do, so come and see for yourself!
 

First Presbyterian Church Blairstown
December 11, 4:30 & 7 p.m.

Featuring Blair Academy Singers and Chamber Orchestra

Chiang-Elghanayan Center for Innovation and Collaboration
Forum
December 11, 5:30pm.

As the Blair community prepares to head home for winter break, students and faculty come together once more in mid-December for Winter Gathering—a quiet, reflective evening held in the Chiang-Elghanayan Center Forum. The program features a thoughtful blend of readings, poetry and performances that celebrate the season and spirit of connection and community.

The Romano Gallery
Armstrong-Hipkins Center for the Arts
January 5 - January 29, 2027; reception on January 28 @ 7 p.m.
10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
The gallery will close at noon on the show’s last day.

In Bloom is a collection of landscape works that explores growth, renewal and the beauty found in the natural world. Through vibrant color, atmosphere and texture, Brielle “Sunshine” Wallace invites viewers to slow down and reconnect with the landscapes that surround us and the emotions they evoke.

Inspired by changing seasons, quiet moments in nature and the journey of personal growth, each piece reflects a different stage of becoming. Together, the works create a visual narrative of transformation—reminding us that growth is rarely instant, but often unfolds gradually, much like a flower coming into bloom.

Accompanying the exhibition is an original short film that expands on these themes, offering visitors a deeper look into the inspiration behind the work and the creative process that brings each painting to life.

Through both painting and film, In Bloom celebrates the enduring connection between nature, creativity and the human experience.

DuBois Theatre
Armstrong-Hipkins Center for the Arts
February 18, 19 & 20 at 7:30 p.m.

by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell 

Inspired by a true story, Bright Star is a sweeping, heartfelt musical featuring a Tony-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. Set against the vibrant backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and 1940s, this deeply emotional tale explores love, loss and the transformative power of redemption. When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey to understand her past—and what she finds has the power to transform both of their lives.

With its stunning melodies and richly developed characters, Bright Star weaves an uplifting and poignant journey through time filled with hope, heartache and the promise of second chances. A beautifully genuine and soul-stirring musical, Bright Star captivates audiences with its deeply moving story and lively bluegrass score.
 

The Romano Gallery
Armstrong-Hipkins Center for the Arts
February 4 - March 5, 2027; reception on February 4 @ 7 p.m.
10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
The gallery will close at noon on the show’s last day.

New Voices in Photography presents the work of students from Rowan University’s Capstone in Photography course, the culminating experience for photography students in the program. Through documentary practice, portraiture, staged imagery, conceptual work, installation and interdisciplinary approaches, these emerging artists investigate themes of identity, community, memory, environment, belonging and personal transformation. Working across both traditional and experimental methods, the photographers demonstrate how the medium functions not only as a tool for recording the world but also as a means of storytelling, inquiry and creative expression.

The exhibition also includes a selection from Sight & Sound, a student-curated project that pairs photographs with music to create a multi-sensory viewing experience. Together, these works showcase the diverse ways contemporary photographers use images to explore ideas, communicate experiences and engage with the world around them, while highlighting the breadth of perspectives and approaches emerging from Rowan University’s photography program.

The exhibition features works by:
Ashia Reid, Caleb Voytek, Eliacim Cardona, Emily Szemiot, Jared Maristch, Josh Beisner, Kathryn Summerton, Liz Kulpin, Ryleigh Walker, Sarah Agoston, Steven Kellenyi and Vanessa Kline

DuBois Theatre
Armstrong-Hipkins Center for the Arts
April 14, 10:30 a.m.

Featuring the Blair Music Ensembles

The Romano Gallery
Armstrong-Hipkins Center for the Arts
March 23 - April 16 2027; reception on April 16 @ 7 p.m.
10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
The gallery will close at noon on the show’s last day.

Come explore an unveiling of a new iteration of artist Jenny Reinhardt’s work; This exhibit includes dimensional versions of light work blended with soft-sculpture texture. The show features imagery provided by Blair students, as well as twisting concepts of time and space and unseen forces of reality.

This show celebrates hopeful facets of the idea of goodbye through texture, color, reuse and repurposing.

“People like us, who believe in physics, know that the distinction between past, present and future is only a stubbornly persistent illusion.” –Albert Einstein
 

The Romano Gallery
Armstrong-Hipkins Center for the Arts
April 23 - May 24, 2027; reception on April 23 @ 7 p.m.
10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
The gallery will close at noon on the show’s last day.

While Blair’s upper-level studio courses are known for their challenging pace and high expectations, all that hard work pays off in the end! Join us to celebrate a year of growth, creativity and determination as the best of the best show off their masterpieces.

DuBois Theatre
Armstrong-Hipkins Center for the Arts 
April 23, 7:30 p.m.

Featuring Jazz Ensemble, Singers, Chamber Choir, Symphony and Chamber Orchestras 

Chiang-Elghanayan Center for Innovation and Collaboration
Forum
April 30, 7 p.m.

Featuring digital music students’ work. 

Romano Gallery
Armstrong-Hipkins Center for the Arts 
May 7 - May 24, 2027; reception on May 7 at 7 p.m.

As another year comes to a close, take some time to celebrate the hard work of our dedicated artists one last time. Join us at the Spring Student Art Exhibit, which features work completed by artists of all levels who have dedicated long hours to honing their respective crafts. Whether they practice painting, photography, sculpting, crafting, sewing or more, the dedication and voices of our brilliant art students are on full display in this final show.
 

Armstrong-Hipkins Center for the Arts
DuBois Theatre
May 7, 7:30 p.m.

Featuring student's work.