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 

Tickets Include: 

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 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. 

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.

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.

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.

Attend the free and open-to-the-public artists’ reception on Saturday, October 21 with light refreshments and live music

Come to our Perkins Annual Fall Juried Exhibition!

Perkins provides vital support to individuals engaged in learning, teaching, performing, and working in creative capacities across the region from two locations, active six days a week for 50 weeks of the year.

Make an impact and help Perkins increase access to the arts in our communities.

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.

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.

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