Join us for an unforgettable evening of philanthropy, fine dining, artistry, and live music at "Raising (for) the Roof".  



Date: 10/14/2023 

Time: 4:00-7:00 PM 

Venue: Perkins Center for the Arts Collingswood – 30 Irvin Ave, Collingswood, NJ 

The event with features: 

Culinary Delights by Haddon Culinary: Prepare your taste buds for an outstanding culinary journey as we proudly support Haddon Culinary, a local culinary mecca renowned for its unique chef-driven market, casual restaurant, and specialty grocer.  

Add art to your life: Enrich your life with original works of art from a limited selection. You will be able to acquire exceptional artwork from talented artists who share our commitment to making a difference and expanding the arts. 

Live Music: Let the enchanting melodies and harmonious rhythms sweep you off your feet as our live musicians set the mood for the evening.  

And Much More: "Raising (for) the Roof" is not just an event but an experience. Show off your own art skills with competitive Pictionary, and connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for enriching lives, inspiring life-long learning, and cultivating intercultural experiences through the Arts. Support Perkins as it raises resources to solidify its presence within the community. 

Visit Perkins before you visit Haddon Ave for Second Saturday to support community-based artists and businesses. 

Generously Supported by 1st Colonial Bank.

Not familiar with everything Perkins has to offer?

Stop by on Saturday, October 14th, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to observe artists at work in open studios, participate in folk art demonstrations, visit our youth arts station, and launch stomp rockets. Also engage in conversations with Perkins Staff to learn more about Mini-Musicians, upcoming exhibitions, new education and folklife programs, and more opportunities to engage with the arts. 

Calling all parents, grandparents, and caregivers!

Join us for 4 weeks of an interactive music and movement class for young children and their caregivers. Our research-based curriculum develops musical skills and creativity while also supporting neurological and physical development.

Come ready to move and groove!

Join us on October 5th for the music stylings of Joanne Erwin: Renowned Cellist, Pedagogue, and Professor Emerita of Music Education at Oberlin Conservatory as she performs Bach: Cello Suite No. 1 and other classics.

Take a seat on October 19th for the performance of Nathaniel Aguilar, a multi-instrumentalist, music educator, and performer of over 20 years who performs jazz classics on the piano.

Coffee and Classics:

Free Entry and Light Refreshments

2-3 pm

at Perkins Center for the Arts Moorestown

Experience the next installment in our House Concert Series as we transport you to the romantic ambiance of a 1950s Paris jazz club, right here in Moorestown, on October 13.

Under the expert guidance of bassist, arranger, and composer, Alex Hiele, the Paris Jazz Combo has graced the world with ten remarkable albums and enchanted audiences at prestigious jazz venues and private events across Philadelphia and New Jersey.



Prepare to be spellbound by the enchanting melodies of world-renowned vocalist and songwriter, Michelle Lordi, whose music continues to captivate jazz enthusiasts on radio stations both in the United States and around the globe.

Our Annual Meeting is on September 27th at our Moorestown location. Join us for an evening of important discussions, insights, and updates.

Open Call for All Active Duty and Military Veterans!

Submit your work to Perkins for our upcoming inaugural United States Veterans and Active Duty Military Exhibition (November 1-14, 2023).

We invite you to read the prospectus and submit your work.

Please share this link with other active duty or military veterans.

"My paintings have a personal connection with my soul. Through art and through music combined, they give an explosion of ideas filled with luminosity and colors. My work embraces the act of transforming a flat blank surface and coaxing out the voice that can be heard through the marriage of colors and form. Brushstrokes dance around the canvas to tell a story; the careful combination of color from my palette; the messages of contemplation, surrender, and understanding. Each work has its own story to tell."

- Henri Meillier

Come to our Perkins Annual Fall Juried Exhibition!

Gallery Hours:

10:00 am - 2:00 pm Monday - Friday

12:00 - 4:00 pm on Saturday

Cheryl Patton Wu makes abstracted land, sea, and sky-scapes in fabric collage. The assembled fabric shapes, embellished and enhanced with machine stitch and hand embroidery, play with the material’s color, texture, and pattern, creating a finished piece evocative of a painting. These fabric paintings tell the story of her journey in the world, physical as well as emotional - where she’s been, what she’s seen, and where she’s at. 

Bea Stenta is a Collage/Mix-Media artist known for her Cold Wax and oil paint creations on repurposed paper. She combines charcoal, textured paper, and acrylics, while incorporating cold wax and oil paints for a unique texture. Inspired by her ocean view and current events, Beatrice's art is a blend of memories and the present. Her work has been displayed at prestigious venues like Newark Museum and Bristol Museum, as well as in online shows during the pandemic.

Michael Terenik, born to Russian immigrants in 1966, found his artistic

passion early, guided by his father's creative spirit. From Barn Studio to

Hussian School of Art, he mastered techniques. San Francisco saw him as an art dealer, then New Jersey witnessed his mural prowess. In '96, Avalon Sign & Design bloomed, crafting 3D signs for shore towns. Shifting from ads, he embraced fine arts, co-founding Cape May Artists Cooperative Gallery, winning acclaim in regional galleries. Now curating at Jessie Creek Winery, he spotlights local NJ artists in diverse mediums.

See "Ground: The Here and Where of Being", "Movement-Texture-Spirit" and "Somewhere in South Jersey" at the Perkins location in Collingswood from Sept 6 - Oct 27.

Perkins wants to get to know you better! Please complete this short 3-minute survey. We look forward to hearing from you!

Moorestown Business Association is seeking Artist Vendors for their Autumn in Moorestown Event, on October 14.