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The Heldrich's Art Collection

Three beautiful women with flowing red hair are always on hand to greet guests with apples as they enter the lobby of this downtown hotel. Actually nymphs from Greek mythology, the ladies are depicted in 10- by 10-foot nine-panel glass installation by J. Kenneth Leap – just one of several New Jersey artists represented in the hotel’s three-gallery art collection. Adorning the lobby and public spaces of the hotel are exceptional original artworks by internationally renowned New Jersey artists, including the entryway’s signature 10 by 20-foot glass installation by J. Kenneth Leap. Such spaces are perfect for contemplation or brainstorming in smaller groups during break-out sessions

The Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers

The Zimmerli Art Museum houses more than 60,000 works of art, with strengths in the Art of the Americas, European Art, Russian Art & Soviet Nonconformist Art, Asian Art, and Original Illustrations for Children's Literature. The permanent collections include works in all mediums, spanning from antiquity to the present day, providing representative examples to support teaching and research at Rutgers and beyond.The galleries and gathering spaces within the largest university art museum in the country also make for the ultimate backdrop for a private event, dinner party, or lecture.

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Mason Gross School of the Arts Galleries

Directly across the street from The Heldrich, Mason Gross Galleries at Civic Square is a 4,200-square-foot venue in the heart of New Brunswick’s arts district exclusively dedicated to showcasing graduate and undergraduate student work. The space features up to 10 exhibitions each year, all free and open to the public. The gallery acts as a laboratory for new work across media and concentrations, providing a platform for expression and experimentation.Gallery Hours. Monday through Saturday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Admission to Mason Gross Galleries is free and open to the public. Please ring intercom bell at front entrance of building (on the Livingston Avenue side) for gallery entry at the Civic Square Building.

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The Rutgers Geology Museum

The Zimmerli Art Museum houses more than 60,000 works of art, with strengths in the Art of the Americas, European Art, Russian Art & Soviet Nonconformist Art, Asian Art, and Original Illustrations for Children's Literature. The permanent collections include works in all mediums, spanning from antiquity to the present day, providing representative examples to support teaching and research at Rutgers and beyond.The galleries and gathering spaces within the largest university art museum in the country also make for the ultimate backdrop for a private event, dinner party, or lecture.

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The Grounds for Sculpture

Grounds For Sculpture in nearby Hamilton, New Jersey, is a museum, sculpture garden, and arboretum framed by nature on 42 picturesque acres. Wander the grounds and discover hundreds of contemporary sculptures. Explore rotating exhibitions in six indoor galleries.  

More than 270 sculptures by renowned and emerging contemporary artists are thoughtfully positioned on meticulous landscaping complemented by thousands of exotic trees and flowers.

GFS features works by distinguished artists including Clement Meadmore, Anthony Caro, Beverly Pepper, Kiki Smith, George Segal, Magdalena Abakanowicz, and Isaac Witkin. Their artwork, along with the enchanting works of our visionary founder Seward Johnson, comprise our amazing and eclectic collection.

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