Now in its 30th year, IDEA Center for the Arts™ operates at the intersection of the arts and good health, building communities and contributing to the well being of Camden and South Jersey residents. IDEA’s free, quality arts’ and workforce development programs empower youth and children to live fulfilling lives. In that vein, the Johnson Park Music and Arts Festival was created by the IDEA Center for the Arts™ and the Rutgers-Camden Digital Studies Center Program in partnership with the Rutgers Institute for the Study of Global Racial Justice, Rutgers AAUP-AFT, Camden Special Services District, and the Cooper-Grant Neighborhood Association.
The purpose of this celebration is “for the healing of the nation, city and tribes”; A day of reflection into our past, as we create a solid foundation of hope for the future. In past years we hosted 60 local visual artists and craft vendors, more than 500 attendees, student art groups, live music, food, activities, community resources and more! For this year’s event we will be featuring the musical stylings of Greg Osby, Nasir Dickerson, SoundEVR and the RaiSan Sings Trio, along with presentations from local community organizations. Come join us on Saturday, September 13th, 2025 12PM-5PM at Johnson Park Rutgers-Camden Campus 101 Cooper Street Camden, NJ 08102.