Weekly News & Updates

Nov 1, 2023

United States Veterans and Active Duty Military Exhibition

Artists Reception: Nov 4 from 5-8 pm

Join us in honoring the artistic talents of our veteran artists and active-duty military personnel! Perkins' Inaugural United States Veterans and Active Duty Military Exhibition runs from Nov 1 to Nov 14 at the Moorestown Gallery, Perkins Center for the Arts.


Don't miss the Artist Reception on Saturday, Nov 4 from 5-8 PM. Let's come together to celebrate these incredible talents and show our unwavering support!

PERKINS HOUSE CONCERT:

JERSEY CORN PICKERS

Get ready to tap your feet and sing along! Join us for an unforgettable evening of high-energy bluegrass and Americana music with The Jersey Corn Pickers and the captivating Valerie Vaughn. Don't miss out on this musical extravaganza!


Starting the evening will be Valerie Vaughn, New Jersey's Troubadour. Vaughn is a NJSCA Heritage award winner celebrating her lifetime achievements as a folksinger and songwriter. Vaughn will serenade concertgoers with takes of the Garden State from her vast repertoire of original songs.


The Jersey Corn Pickers, a phenomenal Philadelphia-area band, blends the best of old-time, folk, rock, blues, traditional country, and American roots music. They've shared the stage with legends like Peter Rowan and Tony Trischka, and their performance credits include prestigious events like the Philadelphia Folk Festival and World Cafe Live.


Get your tickets now and make memories to last a lifetime.

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Short & Sweet Art Series

The Short and Sweet Art series is back by popular demand! Interested in trying something new? Stepping outside of your creative comfort zone? Meeting other creatives? Space is limited so sign up today! 

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Coffee and Classics!

Join us on Nov 2nd for the music stylings of Lou Durham, retired US Army Band Pianist and former Vice President Al Gore’s personal Pianist, who performs original works in honor of Veterans Day.

Come and enjoy an extraordinary afternoon of music featuring Molly Christie, a distinguished Violinist and pedagogist. She will be performing a captivating repertoire that includes classical and contemporary works.

Coffee and Classics:

Free Entry and Light Refreshments

2-3 pm

at Perkins Center for the Arts Moorestown

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Exhibitions

Join us at Perkins Center for the Arts in Moorestown, from November 14th to December 22nd for David Gootnick's Contemporary Kumiko Exhibition. Immerse yourself in the intricate world of Kumiko, a traditional Japanese woodworking technique that assembles wooden pieces without nails or glue.

Don't miss the Artist's Reception on November 18th from 5-8 PM, where you can meet the creative mind behind these extraordinary creations.

Experience "Sanctuaries" from November 1 to December 22 at Perkins Center for the Arts in Collingswood, New Jersey. Join us for the Artist's Reception on November 11, a unique opportunity to meet artists Phil Rychert and Gregory Brellochs. Rychert's multimedia structures celebrate natural materials, while Brellochs' graphite drawings delve into abstract organic forms. Explore their captivating works that bridge imagination and reality.

Explore works by Nadine LaFond, a painter, Mixed media artist, musician, and teacher who will explore community self-care through prints, paintings, and totems in an exhibition titled “Community Medicine: The Revolution of Self Care".


Join us for the Artist's Reception on November 11, a unique opportunity to meet artists. She will also give an artist talk at 6:30 and her band will also perform during the reception.

Become a Sustaining Donor

Perkins provides vital support to individuals engaged in learning, teaching, performing, and working in creative capacities across the region. Community arts programs are made available six days a week for 50 weeks of the year. Your monthly donation helps make these programs possible AND sustainable. Sign up today to be a Sustaining Donor and support accessible arts programming for EVERY member of our communities.


$5 a month helps cover the cost of 2 free military memberships a year, granting access to the arts to those who serve our country.

$10 to $20 a month supports 1 free Coffee and Classics event or other live music performances

$30 a month provides a class scholarship, giving someone the opportunity to explore their creative potential.

$40 a month sponsors a music conservatory scholarship, allowing aspiring individuals to hone their skills and pursue their dreams.

$80 a month makes it possible for a child to enjoy 1 session of our summer camp, where they can grow and thrive through artistic expression.


Become a Sustaining Donor Today!
  • $5 a month helps cover the cost of 2 free military memberships a year, granting access to the arts to those who serve our country.
  • $10 to $20 a month supports 1 free Coffee and Classics event or other live music performances
  • $30 a month provides a class scholarship, giving someone the opportunity to explore their creative potential.
  • $40 a month sponsors a music conservatory scholarship, allowing aspiring individuals to hone their skills and pursue their dreams.
  • $80 a month makes it possible for a child to enjoy 1 session of our summer camp, where they can grow and thrive through artistic expression.

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