News from Perkins Center for the Arts
Metro 27 at Perkins Center, Collingswood
News Date: 07/09/2011
Written By: Diane Felcyn
Press Release: For Immediate Release Contact: Karen Chigounis Web Site: www.perkinscenter.org Perkins Center E-mail: create@perkinscenter.org Gallery Hours in Collingswood: Tues. & Thurs. 10 am -2 pm / Saturday 10 am – 2pm Social Artworking at Perkins Center, be a part of it! METRO 27: A Traveling Exhibition at Perkins Center for the Arts’ Collingswood Gallery, Presented by PNC Arts Alive July 9, 2011 through August 6, 2011 Perkins Center for the Arts proudly announces the opening of METRO 27, juried by Jason Goodman (3rd Ward), Beth Venn (Newark Museum) and John Zeaman (Art Critic). This ...read more
News Date: 07/09/2011
Written By: Diane Felcyn
Press Release: For Immediate Release Contact: Karen Chigounis Web Site: www.perkinscenter.org Perkins Center E-mail: create@perkinscenter.org Gallery Hours in Collingswood: Tues. & Thurs. 10 am -2 pm / Saturday 10 am – 2pm Social Artworking at Perkins Center, be a part of it! METRO 27: A Traveling Exhibition at Perkins Center for the Arts’ Collingswood Gallery, Presented by PNC Arts Alive July 9, 2011 through August 6, 2011 Perkins Center for the Arts proudly announces the opening of METRO 27, juried by Jason Goodman (3rd Ward), Beth Venn (Newark Museum) and John Zeaman (Art Critic). This ...read more
Spotlight on Perkins Center's Dance Program
News Date: 05/13/2011
Written By: Diane Felcyn
Dance Classes at Perkins Center, Moorestown Perkins Center for the Arts, Moorestown location offers dance classes for children as young as 3 in a fun and non-competitive environment that also introduce and grow your child’s love for dance and creative movement. Currently we are featuring two dance instructors, both of whom have danced professionally and have taught in numerous studios and dance ensembles. Our dance program is the ideal place for you to introduce the children in your life to all the positive results of dance in a comfortable non-competitive environment without the ...read more
News Date: 05/13/2011
Written By: Diane Felcyn
Dance Classes at Perkins Center, Moorestown Perkins Center for the Arts, Moorestown location offers dance classes for children as young as 3 in a fun and non-competitive environment that also introduce and grow your child’s love for dance and creative movement. Currently we are featuring two dance instructors, both of whom have danced professionally and have taught in numerous studios and dance ensembles. Our dance program is the ideal place for you to introduce the children in your life to all the positive results of dance in a comfortable non-competitive environment without the ...read more
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News Date: 05/13/2011
Written By: Diane Felcyn
Be a part of it! Join us on: Like us on Facebook Perkins Center for the Arts received a ,000 grant from PNC Arts Alive that will be used for an Exhibition series in Collingswood, social media campaign, and free programs for adults and families entitled Social Artworking. PNC Arts Alive is a five-year, million investment from The PNC Foundation that supports visual and performing arts groups with the goal of increasing ...read more
News Date: 05/13/2011
Written By: Diane Felcyn
Be a part of it! Join us on: Like us on Facebook Perkins Center for the Arts received a ,000 grant from PNC Arts Alive that will be used for an Exhibition series in Collingswood, social media campaign, and free programs for adults and families entitled Social Artworking. PNC Arts Alive is a five-year, million investment from The PNC Foundation that supports visual and performing arts groups with the goal of increasing ...read more
Be A Camp Hero and Sponsor a Camper this Summer
News Date: 05/13/2011
Written By: Kate Popelak
Sponsor a Summer Camper Calling All HEROES! For 25 years, our Summer Arts Camp has provided children from our communities and Camden with an engaging and safe recreational experience centered on creative play, professional instruction, and enrichment. In fact, our camp won Best Summer Camp in SJ Magazine’s Readers Poll 2009. We are delighted to spring into this summer’s theme of “Imagination Encircles the World.” Taken from a quote by Einstein, it herald in a summer of discovery, expression, and growth for our campers! Approximately 250 children participate each summer, and nearly half of these ...read more
News Date: 05/13/2011
Written By: Kate Popelak
Sponsor a Summer Camper Calling All HEROES! For 25 years, our Summer Arts Camp has provided children from our communities and Camden with an engaging and safe recreational experience centered on creative play, professional instruction, and enrichment. In fact, our camp won Best Summer Camp in SJ Magazine’s Readers Poll 2009. We are delighted to spring into this summer’s theme of “Imagination Encircles the World.” Taken from a quote by Einstein, it herald in a summer of discovery, expression, and growth for our campers! Approximately 250 children participate each summer, and nearly half of these ...read more
Perkins Center Thanks is "Toast to the Past Sponsors"
News Date: 05/12/2011
Written By: Lee Bennett
Perkins Center for the Arts 395 Kings Highway Moorestown, NJ 08057 Press Release: For Immediate Release on May 13, 2011 Contact: Lee Bennett : P: 856-235-6488 Ext. 312 F: 856-235-6624 Web Site: www.perkinscenter.org Event Website: http://atoasttothepastatperkins.tumblr.com/ E-mail: lbennett@perkinscenter.org When: Friday, June 10, 2011 at 7pm Cost: per ticket NEW lower price! A Toast to the Past with Perkins Center: Celebrating Evergreen Lawn’s Centennial We thank our sponsors Perkins Center for the Arts would like to announce and thank the sponsors of our upcoming fundraising event, A Toast to the Past with Perkins Center: Celebrating Evergreen Lawn’s Centennial. This event celebrates ...read more
News Date: 05/12/2011
Written By: Lee Bennett
Perkins Center for the Arts 395 Kings Highway Moorestown, NJ 08057 Press Release: For Immediate Release on May 13, 2011 Contact: Lee Bennett : P: 856-235-6488 Ext. 312 F: 856-235-6624 Web Site: www.perkinscenter.org Event Website: http://atoasttothepastatperkins.tumblr.com/ E-mail: lbennett@perkinscenter.org When: Friday, June 10, 2011 at 7pm Cost: per ticket NEW lower price! A Toast to the Past with Perkins Center: Celebrating Evergreen Lawn’s Centennial We thank our sponsors Perkins Center for the Arts would like to announce and thank the sponsors of our upcoming fundraising event, A Toast to the Past with Perkins Center: Celebrating Evergreen Lawn’s Centennial. This event celebrates ...read more
Perkins Center for the Arts receives $35,000 in support from PNC Arts Alive
News Date: 05/11/2011
Written By: Diane Felcyn
Press Release: For Immediate Release May 13, 2011 contact: Diane Felcyn: P: 856-235-6488 ext. 306 F: 856-235-6624 Web Site: www.perkinscenter.org E-mail: create@perkinscenter.org Perkins Center for the Arts receives ,000 in support from PNC Arts Alive for free exhibitions and programs in Collingswood, NJ Social Artworking at Perkins Center for the Arts--be a part of it! Perkins Center for the Arts received a ,000 grant from PNC Arts Alive that will be used for an Exhibition series in Collingswood, social media campaign, and free programs for adults and families entitled Social Artworking. PNC Arts Alive is a five-year, million ...read more
News Date: 05/11/2011
Written By: Diane Felcyn
Press Release: For Immediate Release May 13, 2011 contact: Diane Felcyn: P: 856-235-6488 ext. 306 F: 856-235-6624 Web Site: www.perkinscenter.org E-mail: create@perkinscenter.org Perkins Center for the Arts receives ,000 in support from PNC Arts Alive for free exhibitions and programs in Collingswood, NJ Social Artworking at Perkins Center for the Arts--be a part of it! Perkins Center for the Arts received a ,000 grant from PNC Arts Alive that will be used for an Exhibition series in Collingswood, social media campaign, and free programs for adults and families entitled Social Artworking. PNC Arts Alive is a five-year, million ...read more
Thank you for your donation
News Date: 01/26/2011
Written By: Lee Bennett
We thank Uprinting for their generous donation to Perkins Center for the Arts ...read more
News Date: 01/26/2011
Written By: Lee Bennett
We thank Uprinting for their generous donation to Perkins Center for the Arts ...read more
We Thank Our Summer Camp HEROES!
News Date: 10/29/2010
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We thank all the “Summer Camp Heroes” who participated in the 2010, Sponsor a Camper Program! Renee Bunting Elizabeth Dupont Beverly Ezze Bonnie J. Packer, B.A., RN Lynne Lauer Madison Contractors, LLC Marci Waters We Thank You for Another Amazing Summer Arts Camp! Time flies when you are having fun! Campers had a blast during our Heroes, Myths & Legends camp this past summer. Over the course of our 8 week summer program, children furthered their imaginations by exploring different heroes, myths, and legends through various art mediums while gaining social skills and making friends! Campers enjoyed creating handmade Native American ...read more
News Date: 10/29/2010
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We thank all the “Summer Camp Heroes” who participated in the 2010, Sponsor a Camper Program! Renee Bunting Elizabeth Dupont Beverly Ezze Bonnie J. Packer, B.A., RN Lynne Lauer Madison Contractors, LLC Marci Waters We Thank You for Another Amazing Summer Arts Camp! Time flies when you are having fun! Campers had a blast during our Heroes, Myths & Legends camp this past summer. Over the course of our 8 week summer program, children furthered their imaginations by exploring different heroes, myths, and legends through various art mediums while gaining social skills and making friends! Campers enjoyed creating handmade Native American ...read more
Faculty Spotlight on Joseph Getz
News Date: 05/24/2010
Written By: Linda Schenk
Perkins Center’s Conservatory of Music Percussion Teacher, JOSEPH GETZ graduated from The University of the Arts with a BM in music performance. Since completion of his degree he has been a recording and performing artist for numerous independent artists. Currently plays with Philadelphia's instrumental/punk experimental band "Mercury Radio Theater" and "Johnny Showcase and the Lefty Lucy Cabaret." Mercury Radio Theater has toured nationally as well as playing locally in venues such as Johnny Brendas, The Khyber, North Star Bar, and First Unitarian Church. A new album is ...read more
News Date: 05/24/2010
Written By: Linda Schenk
Perkins Center’s Conservatory of Music Percussion Teacher, JOSEPH GETZ graduated from The University of the Arts with a BM in music performance. Since completion of his degree he has been a recording and performing artist for numerous independent artists. Currently plays with Philadelphia's instrumental/punk experimental band "Mercury Radio Theater" and "Johnny Showcase and the Lefty Lucy Cabaret." Mercury Radio Theater has toured nationally as well as playing locally in venues such as Johnny Brendas, The Khyber, North Star Bar, and First Unitarian Church. A new album is ...read more
Join our e-mail list
News Date: 02/22/2010
Written By: Diane Felcyn
Have you noticed? Perkins Center for the Arts is continuing it’s commitment to “go green” and has been reducing its amount of printed materials. Our newly redesigned website is regularly updated with information about upcoming programs and events and we utilize our e-mail service to send news about these updates to our e-mail list. Now more than ever before, it’s important for you to provide us with your e-mail address in order for you to receive reminders about exhibition openings, class registration, concerts, receptions, special events, woodfires, etc… ...read more
News Date: 02/22/2010
Written By: Diane Felcyn
Have you noticed? Perkins Center for the Arts is continuing it’s commitment to “go green” and has been reducing its amount of printed materials. Our newly redesigned website is regularly updated with information about upcoming programs and events and we utilize our e-mail service to send news about these updates to our e-mail list. Now more than ever before, it’s important for you to provide us with your e-mail address in order for you to receive reminders about exhibition openings, class registration, concerts, receptions, special events, woodfires, etc… ...read more
Kassem Amoudi Perkins Faculty Member TV Interview
News Date: 01/04/2010
Written By: Diane Felcyn
Are you interested in taking a class with Kassem Amoudi? His classes are open to all painting levels. Take a moment to watch this interview to learn more about him. Perkins Center for the Arts faculty member, Kassem Amoudi was recently featured on the program, "What's Happening" a weekly talk show by and about young Arab Americans. In the interview, Kassem discusses his background, his art and some of the inspiration behind his paintings. Kassem will be teaching three classes for Perkins Center for the Arts this fall. blip.tv/file/2361243 ...read more
News Date: 01/04/2010
Written By: Diane Felcyn
Are you interested in taking a class with Kassem Amoudi? His classes are open to all painting levels. Take a moment to watch this interview to learn more about him. Perkins Center for the Arts faculty member, Kassem Amoudi was recently featured on the program, "What's Happening" a weekly talk show by and about young Arab Americans. In the interview, Kassem discusses his background, his art and some of the inspiration behind his paintings. Kassem will be teaching three classes for Perkins Center for the Arts this fall. blip.tv/file/2361243 ...read more
Join our facebook community
News Date: 11/17/2009
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Perkins Center for the Arts is on Facebook. Check out the widget below to see some of our fans and our most recent updates. FB.init("e7e75d061722e7d268acbfe4094be73d"); Perkins Center for the Arts on Facebook ...read more
News Date: 11/17/2009
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Perkins Center for the Arts is on Facebook. Check out the widget below to see some of our fans and our most recent updates. FB.init("e7e75d061722e7d268acbfe4094be73d"); Perkins Center for the Arts on Facebook ...read more
Perkins Center Honored by Ovation TV and Americans for the Arts
In 2007 Ovation TV and Americans for the Arts collaborated to form the Arts Programming Awards for "excellence in original arts broadcast programs" in three arts groups, visual, performing, and artist profiles. Perkins Center for the Arts video, Imagine the Possibilities, has been awarded the national award for excellence in Visual Arts. As part of the award, the video was available on Ovation TV's video-on-demand platform in 2008.
