I am very excited to announce my participation in the NJ Arts Annual September 17- December 20, 2026 at the Zimmerli Art Museum, Rutgers University!

Hank Willis Thomas Selects: NJ Arts Annual

Zimmerli Announces 16 Artists in Hank Willis Thomas Selects the NJ Arts Annual

Opens Alongside Hank Willis Thomas — LOVERULES in September

New Brunswick, N.J.—The Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University—New Brunswick is delighted to announce 16 New Jersey artists who will be featured in Hank Willis Thomas Selects the NJ Arts Annual. This prominent exhibition celebrates contemporary art from across the Garden State. More than 800 artists living or working in New Jersey submitted artworks to the juried process, which was led by celebrated artist Hank Willis Thomas. 

The New Jersey Arts Annual showcases works from the following artists: Lavett Ballard (Willingboro); Ana Benaroya (Jersey City); Aaron Boucher (Jersey City); Storm Cuff (East Orange); Christina Freeman (Lawrence Township); Sylvan Hamburger (Highland Park); Donté K. Hayes (Cliffwood); Caren King Choi (Fair Lawn); jc lenochan (South Orange); Jackie Neale (Collingswood); Chelsea Odufu (Newark); Miguel Romero-Trejos (New Brunswick); Jesse Satterfield (Point Pleasant); Sasha Stiles (Milford); Kimisha Turner (Turnersville); Roberto Visani (North Bergen).

Hank Willis Thomas Selects the NJ Arts Annual will be on view in tandem with Hank Willis Thomas: LOVERULES —From the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation, which includes nearly 90 works by the conceptual artist and activist. The public is invited to the free opening reception for both exhibitions on Thursday, Sept. 17. The event also includes an insightful conversation between Thomas and Schnitzer. All details, including RSVP and parking information, will be available at zimmerli.rutgers.edu.