Join the Rutgers–Camden Center for the Arts on Thursday, February 27, 2025, from 12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. for a talk by educator and photographer Erik James Montgomery. With a special selection of his work on view for this program, we will take a deeper look into his artistic practice, which combines storytelling and activism, and its ties to the city of Camden. This event is part of the Spring 2025 exhibition, “Emerging: The Stedman Gallery 50th Anniversary Show.” This event is free and open to the public.
This programming is part of the Rutgers–Camden Year of the Arts celebration, sponsored by the Office of the Chancellor.
About the Artist:
Originally self-taught, Montgomery later studied at the Academy of Art University and Columbia University. He began his artistic career in urban dance and graffiti before dedicating his practice to photography. His photographs explore themes of history, culture, and racial reconciliation in America. In 2011, he founded The Erik James Montgomery Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to educating young people in artistic photography and public art projects.