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Director’sNOTES

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Perkins Centerfor the Arts im-pacts communi-ties and changeslives. It changedmine.

More than 40years ago I came

to a beautiful house at Main Street andCamden Avenue to work with fellowvolunteers to clean and clear out thebuilding for community gatherings andactivities. The visionary Mable D’Olierhad given her home, built for her sisterAlice and Alice’s husband DudleyPerkins as a wedding gift, to the Town-ship of Moorestown. I had lived inMoorestown for a short time and join-ing the work effort at what was to be-come Perkins Center for the Artsconnected me more deeply to my newhome and many wonderful people.

Nearly 25 years later I became the Di-rector of ARTS Education for our centersin Moorestown and now Collingswood.I worked out of the Collingswood Cen-ter for 11 years until 2016 when I be-came Executive Director. Stepping intoAlan Willoughby’s ‘shoes’ two and a halfyears ago was an eye-opener, to say theleast. During his 25 year tenure as Exec-utive Director Alan built a thriving andimportant regional multi-disciplinaryarts organization. This has been an ex-traordinary opportunity for me, withthe support and expertise of PerkinsCenter’s exceptional professional staff,to launch new programming and com-munity outreach. The challenges ofleading two vibrant and thriving artscenters have enriched my life andhelped me grow as a person, artist, andadministrator.

Perkins Center for the Arts is poised tomove into our next chapter under theleadership of Kahra Buss, the Board of

Trustees newly appointed CEO. Kahra isa life-long resident of Moorestownwhere she is raising her 3 daughterswith her husband, Joe. Kahra hasworked in marketing in both non-profitand for-profit organizations and is a rec-ognized civic leader. I believe Kahra’sskills and values match well with theneeds and values of Perkins Center forthe Arts.

Perkins Center is truly an arts organi-zation that addresses the individual andthe community with programs that im-pact artistic development and culturalwellbeing. Perkins staff takes these val-ues seriously and we reflect them in ourMission.

As a child art was the tool whichhelped me understand the chaos anddisruption in my personal life, it was asafe place to explore ideas and remapthe commotion around me. It was mywindow to a happier state. It helped meunderstand that, as J. W. Gardner said,“Life is the art of drawing without aneraser.” Art continues to help me seeand take risks and grow and not fearfailure or chaos. It will guide me as Imove to the next part of my life, to turn“retirement” into a time to give backand seek new challenges. I leave PerkinsCenter deeply grateful for this remark-able experience among the best peopleanywhere.

Richard Kamler, Artist and Social Ac-tivist, got it right when he said “Art isour one true global language. It knowsno nation, it favors no race, and it ac-knowledges no class. It speaks to ourneed to reveal, heal, and transform. Ittranscends our ordinary lives and lets usimagine what is possible.”

Thank you for your support, friend-ship and encouragement.

Karen


NEWSHandcrafted was a Successbecause of you!

The most meaningful events don’tjust raise money but inspire, encourageor entertain. Handcrafted at PerkinsCenter isn’t just a fundraising event, butan opportunity to share the arts withthe community in a relaxed, fun envi-ronment. Every year, the event drawsmore than 300 people, some of whomlater decide to take classes at one of ourCenters or become donors.

Putting on an event like Handcraftedisn’t inexpensive. In fact, the nightwouldn’t have been possible withoutyour support. Thanks to your generousdonation, partygoers enjoyed anevening of art and music while sam-pling the finest brews from local micro-breweries. We truly appreciate yourdonation and your support of our mis-sion. Thank you!

It’s Time to Play Ball!Save the date for the 6th Annual Wif-

fle Ball Tournament & Fest returning toPerkins Center for the Arts’ EvergreenLawn in Moorestown on Saturday,September 8, 2018. Up to 24 teamslots are available for the tournament,all ages are welcome to join. The win-ning team will be awarded a custom de-signed one-of-a-kind trophy created byceramic artist, Paul Serena. Enjoy a dayof family-friendly competition! Startingin June, team registration will open on-line at http://perkinsarts.org/ex-perience/perkins-wiffle-ball-cup/

The tournament rules will followthose posted on wiffleballusa.com/rules.html. The team entry fee is $250for 5 players and includes 5 t-shirts. Allproceeds directly support the art, educa-tion and community programs pre-sented by Perkins Center for the Arts, anot-for-profit arts organization servingSouthern New Jersey with a focus in pro-viding arts and cultural opportunities,serving artists and eliminating barriers tothe arts.

Tournament Schedule:Team Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.12 teams play 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.12 teams play 12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

Playoffs with top 8 teams from eachtime slot play in brackets starting at3:00 p.m. Don’t miss your chance tohave a fun day with friends and family,while supporting Perkins Center’s artis-tic programs. For more informationabout the tournament and informationon sponsorship, please contact us at(856) 235-6488.

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Moorestown Summer Arts Camp June 25 –August 17

There is still time to register your childfor an amazing summer at Perkins Sum-mer Arts Camp! Our full-day camp of-fers four two-week “themed” sessions ofvaried STEAM, visual arts, and perform-ing arts classes for ages 5–11. Each ses-sion features a field trip and an end-of-session performance and exhibit inwhich friends and family are invited tocelebrate the end of camp!

Take a look at our session’s themesand the featured performing arts class:Session 1: “Larger Than Life”

featuring DANCESession 2: “Rooted in Art”

featuring FOLKLIFESession 3: “Seasonal Symphony

featuringMUSICSession 4: “Out of this World”

featuring DRAMANew this year we’re introducing YoungArtists Inc(ubator). This full day inten-sive for 12–14 year olds focuses on mul-timedia and collaboration lead by twoteaching artists. Register today!Young Artists Inc I: storytelling,character creation, painting, sculpture,installationYoung Artists Inc II:writing, story-crafting, pre-production, filmmaking,editing

Camp HeroBe a HERO to a deserving child fromBurlington & Camden Counties

For over 30 years we have been ableto offer a summer camp program thatprovides children from the surroundingcommunities of Burlington and Camdencounties, with an opportunity to be cre-ative in a fun and engaging way! Thescholarship program is supported bythe generosity of corporate donors andindividuals from throughout our com-munity. Every child should be given theopportunity to express themselvesthrough all forms of art.n $75will provide drinks, snacks andlunch for 4 campers each day for 1Session (2-weeks) of Summer ArtsCamp.

n $325will provide 1 camper with ahalf scholarship to attend 1 Session(2-weeks) of Summer Arts Camp.

n $650will provide 1 camper with ascholarship to attend 1 Session (2-weeks) of Summer Arts Camp

Perkins Center for the Arts will acknowl-edge your generosity and support ofthe community in the following ways:n Recognition in our Fall Catalog and

on our website on the Individual Con-tributors Page!

n Acknowledgement of your generosityin our Camp Program, which is dis-tributed to all audience members atour Final Friday.

n Exhibition & Performance at the endof each camp session.

n Additionally, you will have an oppor-tunity to meet the camper you havesponsored.

Your donation is greatly appreciated,and is fully tax deductible. For moreSponsor-a-Camper information, contactGrace Howson at: (856) 235-6488, ext.314, [email protected]


TastefullySOUTH JERSEYExhibition

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An exploration of food traditionsfrom Caribbean, Eastern European, WestAfrican, African-American Southern andLatino cultures and how they are sus-tained in our communities.

Exhibition Themesn In the Tradition: Culture Bearers,

Holidays & Loren South Jersey’s Own: Farmers’

Markets, Bogs, & Food Trucksn A Pinch of This A Drizzle of That:

Recipesn The Give Back: Culinary Art as a

Humanitarian Effortn Cooking on Canvas: Paintings and

Photography

Cultural Food Artisansn Elizabeth Aguilera — Mexicon Ylvia Asal — Black Sea, Turkeyn Serifi Ayati — Istanbul, Turkeyn Corrine Bradley-Powers — African

American Soul Food n Loona Cadely-Jeanty — Haitin Anna Felcyn — Polandn Inez Guadalupe — St. Lucia and

Health & Wellnessn Sherma Joyce — Trinadadn Jonathan Jernigan — Fusionn Nana Kittoe — Ghanan Marial Opaka — Peruviann Travara Tilghman — African American

Soul Food

Fine Artistsn Mark Natalen Phil Carrolln Laura Rennern Robert Bendern Peter Meadowsongn Rita Kieffern Lisa Materan Judy Kartenn Ruthanne Comptonn Marie Natale


Perkins Center for the Arts, CollingswoodJuly 12 – August 25, 2018

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Special Eventsn Opening Reception

July 12 5:00–8:00 p.m.F Interpretive Tour of ExhibitF Tastefully South Jersey PresentationF Food Tasting

n Taste of Ghana & AfricanAmerican SouthJuly 14 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.F Universal Dance & Drum EnsembleF Food DemonstrationsF Introduction to NJ BroomcornF African-American Broomstick

Doll Making Workshop(Limited, registration required)

n Taste of Poland and TurkeyJuly 28 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.F Monique Legare International Folk

Dance Performance and WorkshopF Food TastingF Turkish Lace-making Workshop(Limited, registration required)

F Tea-making Demonstration

n Taste of Mexico and PeruAugust 18 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.F Eco Del Sur: Music from the Andes

and Latin America F Food DemonstrationsF Heritage Preservation Day

Bring in your family food culturetreasures (photos, negatives, ances-tral dinnerware, slides, heritagelinens, handwritten recipes, etc.)

F We will preserve them through dig-itization—a keepsake to pass ontoyour next generations.

n Becoming American: It’s Not AMelting Pot…It’s Pot LuckAugust 23 6:00–8:30 p.m.F Take a seat at our community table

to discuss and celebrate America’simmigrant fortune and delight incultural Food Truck faire.

n Taste of the CaribbeanAugust 25 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.F Steel Drum Performance and

WorkshopF Island Delights and Differences

Panel DiscussionF Food TastingF Caribbean Dance


Perkins Center for the Arts, CollingswoodJuly 12 – August 25, 2018

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Get to know Perkins’ ARTSResidency Program

Perkins Center offers in-school visualand performing arts programs for stu-dents, service organizations, and profes-sional development for teachers.

Perkins Center’s ARTS (Arts Reachingthe Students) in-school residency pro-gram places professional teachingartists in local schools for residenciesranging in length from 6 to 20 days. In-dividually designed projects build visualskills, develop deliberate habits of mind,teach problem-solving strategies andencourage communication among stu-dents. Perkins Center’s teaching artistswork closely with the school’s art andclassroom teachers to incorporate theNew Jersey Core Curriculum ContentStandards, 21st Century Skills and theNational Arts Standards into the learn-ing process. Perkins Center ARTS resi-dencies have introduced students to avariety of media, including:

n papermakingn fabric artsn sculpturen paintingn theatern storytellingn dancen mural artsn original music compositionn glass & ceramic tile making

Themes incorporated into the resi-dencies have included

n cultural diversityn environmental sustainabilityn social responsibilityn individual school themes related to

character values and yearlong studyareas.

Perkins Center is proud to haveserved the following schools during the2017/ 2018 Schoolyear!

n Benson House, Center for Family Serv-ices | Camden

n Brookfield Academy High School |Cherry Hill

n Chairville Elementary School | Medfordn Clyde S. Jennings Elementary School |

Haddon Townshipn Ewing Township | Ewingn Holy Name School | Camdenn John Hydock Elementary School |

Mansfield Townshipn Johnson Elementary School | Cherry Hilln Lawnside Public School | Lawnsiden St. Cecilia’s School | Camdenn St. Anthony of Padua School | Camden

For more information and to registeryour school please email Program Man-ager, Allison Hunt [email protected] or call 856.235.6488 x305.Ask for the Manager of ARTS EducationPrograms.

The ARTS Residency Program is supportedthrough the New Jersey State Council onthe Arts, Horizon Foundation for New Jer-sey, Domenica Foundation, Holman Auto-motive Group, G.R. Dodge Foundation,Bank of America Foundation, Perkins Cen-ter Members and donors to our annualappeal.


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Conservatory of Music NewsWe would like to introduce our new

Manager of the Conservatory of Music,Bryan Williams. Bryan is an accom-plished musician who has held positionsat various music schools and conserva-tories including Westminster Conserva-tory, The Friends Music School and TheMoorestown School of Music. Alongwith managing the conservatory here atPerkins, Bryan also holds a position atClementon Elementary School as theirInstrumental Music Teacher and BandDirector. Bryan is hoping to use his ex-perience from working at other musicschools and conservatories, to success-fully create a positive learning experi-ence here at Perkins.

Flexible Summer Lessons One of the great things we offer here

at Perkins Conservatory of Music is aflexible summer schedule. Here atPerkins we understand that families canhave busy schedules during the summerand need flexibility. A flexible summerschedule allows students to register forjust the weeks that they are available totake lessons during the summer. Westrongly encourage students to con-tinue their instrumental studies duringthe summer in order to maintain theprogress they have achieved during therest of the year. Understanding this im-portance is a big reason why we haveallowed for summer flexibility so that allstudents have an opportunity to con-tinue their studies all year long.


SUMMER SESSION2018July 9–August 17

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NEW! Pottery Class Comes to

Collingswood

We’ve heard our students’peti-tions for pottery classes in ourCollingswood location, and weare pleased to be offering abrand new class this summer forthe first time! Join Naimah Stithfor an intimate eight-weekcourse beginning on June 13th.Space is limited!

Throwing on the Potter’sWheel NOTE DATESTeacher: Naimah StithDates: June 13–August 8Days: WednesdaysTimes: 6:30–9:30 p.m.Tuition: $155 members

$185 non-membersLab fee: $40

CollingswoodCLASSESChildren

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Poetry Mini CampAges 13–17Teacher: Faith BrodyDates: July 30 – August 3Days: Monday through FridayTimes: 5:00-6:30 p.m.Tuition: $95 members

$105 non-members

Amazing Artists Mini CampAges 6–10Teacher: Victoria GarbuttDates: August 6–10Days: Monday through FridayTimes: 9:00–11:30 a.m.

Tuition: $100 members$115 non-members

Supply fee:$20

Teen Art PortfolioAge 14–18Teacher: Maddy GoldDates: July 9–August 13Days: MondaysTimes: 4:00–6:30 p.m.Tuition: $115 members

$135 non-members

Stamp-MakingTeacher: Kathy DallaraDates: July 9–August 13Days: MondaysTimes: 12:00 –2:30 p.m.Tuition: $125 members

$155 non-members

The Art of Memoir NOTE DATESTeacher: Faith BrodyDates: July 12–August 23

(No class 7/26)Days: Thursdays Times: 7:00–8:30 p.m.Tuition: $115 members

$130 non-members

Introduction to Basic DrawingTeacher: Maddy GoldDates: July 9–August 13 Days: MondaysTimes: 7:00–9:30 p.m.Tuition: $125 members

$155 non-members

Summer 6-Day MosaicIntensiveTeacher: Jackie Stack LagakosDates: July 10–12 & July 17–19Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, &

Thursday Times: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.Tuition: $145 members

$175 non-membersSupply fee: $35

Narrative CollageTeacher: Maddy GoldDates: July 11–August 15Days: WednesdaysTimes: 4:00–6:30 p.m.Tuition: $125 members

$155 non-members

Advanced Drawing withPaintingTeacher: Maddy GoldDates: July 11–August 15Days: WednesdaysTimes: 7:00–9:30 p.m.Tuition: $125 members

$155 non-members

Life Painting & DrawingTeacher: Santiago GaleasDates: July 12–August 16Days: ThursdaysTimes: 7:00–10:00 p.m.Tuition: $125 members

$155 non-membersModel Fee:$35

Painting Over the LineTeacher: Kassem AmoudiDates: July 13–August 17Days: FridaysTimes: 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.Tuition: $140 members

$170 non-members

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MoorestownPOTTERYChildren


Pottery for TeenagersAges 14-18 NOTE DATES Teacher: David GamberDates: July 18–August 22Days: WednesdaysTimes: 4:00–6:00 p.m.Tuition: $125 members

$145 non-membersSupply/lab fee: $25

Parent and Child BuildingTogether with ClayAges 5-12Teacher: Paul SerenaDates: July 12–August 16Days: ThursdaysTuition: $140 members

$165 non-membersone parent and one child

$60 members$85 non-membersone additional child

Supply/lab fee: $40

MoorestownCLASSESChildren


Chinese Art Club NOTE DATESAges 7-12Teacher: April Liping FengDates: July 12– August 23

(No class 7/18)Days: ThursdaysTimes: 6:00–7:30 p.m.Tuition: $105 members

$125 non-membersSupply fee:$20

Comic Book IllustrationAges 10–16Teacher: Brian ButlerDates: July 9–August 13Days: MondaysTimes: 6:30–8:30 p.m.Tuition: $115 members


Painting with Colored PencilsAges 10–16 Teacher: Brian ButlerDates: July 10–August 14Days: TuesdaysTimes: 6:30-8:30 p.m.Tuition: $115 members


Comic Character DesignAges 10–16Teacher: Brian ButlerDates: July 11– August 15Days: WednesdaysTimes: 6:30–8:30 p.m.Tuition: $115 members


Painting with MarkersAges 10–16Teacher: Brian ButlerDates: July 12–August 16Days: ThursdaysTimes: 6:30-8:30 p.m.Tuition: $115 members


MoorestownPOTTERYAdults


Hand-built & Thrown PotteryTeacher: Jennifer WankoffDates: July 9–August 13Days: MondaysTimes: 7:00–10:00 p.m.Tuition: $135 members


Throwing on the Potter’sWheelTeacher: Naimah StithDates: July 10–August 14Days: TuesdaysTimes: 7:00–10:00 p.m.Tuition: $135 members


Form and FunctionTeacher: Deborah WilliamsDates: July 11–August 15Days: Wednesdays

Times: 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Tuition: $135 members


Wheel Throwing, Hand Build-ing, Surface DecorationTeacher: Paul SerenaDates: July 11–August 15Days: WednesdaysTimes: 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Tuition: $135 members


Exploring the Fire NOTE DATESTeacher: David GamberDates: July 19–August 23 Days: ThursdaysTimes: 7:00–10:00 p.m.Tuition: $135 members


Paul Serena Deb Williams

MoorestownCLASSESAdults


Beginning DigitalPhotographyTeacher: Victoria GarbuttDates: July 10–August 14Days: TuesdaysTimes: 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.Tuition: $115 members

$135 non-members

Painting Over the LineTeacher: Kassem AmoudiDates: July 13–August 17Days: FridaysTimes: 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Tuition: $140 members

$170 non-members

Belly DanceTeacher: Ylvia AsalDates: July 10–August 14Days: TuesdaysTimes: 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.Tuition: $20 members

$30 non-members *This low tuition rate made possible by agrant from the National Endowment for theHumanities

The Art of LaceTeacher: Ylvia AsalDates: July 10–August 14Days: TuesdaysTimes: 7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.Tuition: $20 members

$30 non-membersSupply fee:$25 *This low tuition rate made possible by agrant from the National Endowment for theHumanities

Ylvia Asal

Victoria Garbutt

MoorestownCLASSESAdults


EmbroideryTeacher: Ylvia AsalDates: July 11 – August 15Days: WednesdaysTimes: 6:30–8:30 p.m.Tuition: $20 members

$30 non-members*This low tuition rate made possible by agrant from the National Endowment for theHumanities

Chinese Painting NOTE DATESTeacher: April Liping FengDates: July 1–August 22

(No class 7/18)Days: WednesdaysTimes: 6:00–8:00 p.m.Tuition: $120 members

$150 non-members

Kassem Amoudi

MoorestownWORKSHOPS

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Found Poetry WorkshopAges 13–17Have you ever felt inspired by a randomword or image? In this Found Poetry in-tensive class, participants will have theopportunity to use magazines, newspa-pers, old books, and other pre-existingmaterials to create visual poems. Materi-als will be provided, but please feel freeto bring in additional materials. Comeexpress yourself in a unique way younever knew you could!Teacher: Faith BrodyDates: August 10–11Days: Thursday through FridayTimes: 1:30–3:30 p.m.Tuition: $65 members

$75 non-membersLocation: Collingswood

The Art of Turkish FoodCome learn all about the culture andfoodways of Turkey with teaching artistYlvia Asal. Spend an evening expandingyour horizons and leave with new ap-preciation for the art of food!Teacher: Ylvia AsalDate: August 6Day: MondayTime: 6:00–8:30 p.m.Tuition: $5 members

$15 non-membersLocation: Moorestown*This low tuition rate made possible by agrant from the National Endowment for theHumanities

Pins, Pins, and more Pins!Ages 6–10In this two-day workshop, students willexplore the fun and easy methods ofcreating lapel pins! Perfect for decorat-ing backpacks, hats, coats and collars.Each student will be able to createsketches to plan ideas, use markers oracrylic paint to create lovely and vividdisplays of color and add any special ef-fects including making their pins glowin the dark or sparkle with glitter! A ten-minute snack break is included bothdays. Please bring a nut-free snack.Teacher: Victoria GarbuttDates: July 23–July 24Days: Monday and Tuesday Time: 9:00–11:30 a.m.Tuition: $65 members

$75 non-membersSupply fee:$20Location: Collingswood


Victoria Garbutt

InformationRegistrationn Payment is required with registration.n Payment methods: Visa, MasterCard, Discover,

and American Express are accepted. Payment bycheck is accepted in person or by mail.

n No notification of registration acceptance willbe sent. Receipt of payment by Perkins Centerconfirms registration unless notified of classcancellation.

n Members must be in good standing at the timeof registration in order to receive discounts.

n Teens age 16 and older may register for adultclasses with teacher recommendation.

n There is no prorating of any class.n Perkins Center for the Arts reserves the right to

make changes in programs, schedules and in-structors and to cancel classes due to insuffi-cient enrollment. If Perkins Center cancels aclass, students will be notified 72 hours beforethe start of class or workshop.

n Refunds and make-up classes are not availablefor student absences due to personal conflicts.

n Perkins Center cannot reimburse for supplies orattire for classes that are cancelled. Please checkwith registrar regarding the status of your classbefore purchasing materials 3 days before thestart of class.

Perkins Center is not responsible for supervisionof children for more than five minutes before orafter class.

Registration OptionsOnline: PerkinsArts.orgPhone: Please have class information and credit

card ready. Call (856) 235-6488 or(800) 387-5226.

Fax: Complete registration form, includingcredit card number, expiration date, se-curity code and signature.

Mail: Please send registration form withcheck or credit card information to:Perkins Center for the Arts395 Kings HighwayMoorestown, New Jersey 08057

Holiday ClosingsPerkins Center will be closed on Fourth of Julyand August 30–31, September 1–3.

Emergency ClosingsIn case of emergency or weather related events,Perkins Center may close for the day, delayopening or choose to close early. Emergencyclosing announcements are shared in twoways: Call Perkins Center to hear an announce-ment on the voicemail system after 8:00 a.m.Visit Facebook.com/PerkinsCenterfortheArtsafter 8:00 a.m. to see a message.

Refund PolicyAll withdrawal requests must be submitted in writ-ing to Perkins Center for the Arts by stated dead-lines. Phone calls will not be accepted aswithdrawal notification. If Perkins Center cancels aprogram, a full refund will be issued within 30days. Membership fees and gift certificates are notrefundable.

Campn Up to 3 weeks prior to the first day:

Full refund minus a $20 processing fee.n No refunds will be made thereafter.

Classes n For workshops, up to 1 week prior: full refund

minus a $20 processing fee.n Up to 7 days prior to the first class:

Full refund, minus a $20 processing fee. n 6 days prior to and until the day of 1st class: 75%

refund.n After 1st class, but before 2nd class:

50% refund.n No refunds will be made thereafter.

Medical ClearanceBefore starting any routine for yourself or childrenthat requires physical activity, students are ex-pected to have received medical clearance fromtheir doctor.

Publicity PolicyPerkins Center for the Arts will occasionally photo-graph classes, workshops and students’ work. Uponregistration, students give permission to PerkinsCenter to publish these photographs in print oronline for promotional purposes only. If you do notwant yourself or your child photographed, pleasenotify the Center in writing.

AccessibilityPerkins Center for the Arts in Moorestown is in theprocess of planning renovations in order to makeall public areas of the Center fully accessible. Untilthe renovations begin, there is limited accessibilityon the site. There is accessible parking in the park-ing lot located off of Camden Avenue and a desig-nated barrier-free ramp entrance nearby betweenthe main building and carriage house. The first floorof Perkins Center and its Carriage House are wheel-chair accessible. At the moment, an accessible bath-room is not located in the Center. Perkins Center forthe Arts will, to the best of its ability, locate classesin accessible areas of the facility. If there is a need tohave a class in an accessible location, please informPerkins at the time of registration. For informationabout large-print materials, or guided tours for visi-tors who are blind or visually impaired; sign lan-guage interpreters, booklets featuring artwork insecond floor display areas; or to arrange for materi-als to be created, please contact Perkins Center Di-rector of Marketing at (856) 235-6488 ext. 312,(TTY/ TDD call 711). Allow two weeks for arrange-ments to be completed.

MembershipBECOME A MEMBER OF PERKINS CENTER FOR THE ARTS

AND JOIN THE GROWING SOUTH JERSEY COMMUNITY OF ARTISTS, PATRONSAND INSTITUTIONS CELEBRATING THE ARTS

Membership n Students (under 18 or w/ college ID) $30Categories: n Individuals $35 n Senior Citizens (62 & over) $30 n Family $55 n Senior Family $50

Membership n Discount on classes, workshops, music lessons, summer camp and more!Benefits: n All mailings n Opportunity to exhibit in the Annual Members & Faculty Exhibition (18 years or older) n Notices of special opportunities and incentives as they become available n Full tax deduction for basic membership

Annual Fund Contributions support Perkins Center’s efforts in providing arts experiences to everyone.All annual fund donations support our programs, scholarships and facilities, providing art experiences for allpeople regardless of means. A gift to Perkins Center can also be designated for a specific project or need suchas a new floor in the dance studio, lighting in our galleries or solar panels on our Collingswood facility.

Please contact our development office by calling (856) 235-6488 or e-mail [email protected] todiscuss giving opportunities. As a donor you will receive a full tax deduction for your gift and the knowledgethat you are supporting excellence in the arts and changing lives.

REGISTRATION FORM | Classes | Workshops | MembershipDate ___________________________________ E-Mail Address _______________________________

Phone (Home) __________________________ (Alternate) ___________________________________

Name __________________________________________________________________________________

Street Address __________________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip __________________________________________________________________________

How did you hear about Perkins Center? __________________________________________________

Class/Workshop 1: Name _____________________________________________________________________ Age _______ Membership Exp. Date ___________



SUBTOTAL $__________MEMBERSHIP (See Membership Categories above) n New n Renew Category______________________ $___________ For Family memberships please list all names:____________________________________________________

Additional Tax-Deductible Contribution $___________ PAYMENT METHOD: n Check n Visa n MasterCard n Discover n American Express n Cash TOTAL $___________ Name on Card Card # _______________________________________________________ Expiration Date_________________ Code

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MAIL FORM TO: Perkins Center for the Arts, 395 Kings Highway, Moorestown, NJ 08057Perkins Center for the Arts will occasionally photograph classes, workshops and students’ work. Upon registration, students give permission to

Perkins Center to publish these photographs in print or online for promotional purposes only. If you do not want yourself or your child photographed, please notify the Center in writing. When registering, please review the Refund Policy.

*Please note that mailing a payment can take up to a few days and does not guarantee a spot.For class availability and quickest registration, visit www.PerkinsArts.org to sign-up online!

Perkins CenterFOR THE ARTS


BOARD OF TRUSTEESPaul A. Canton III, PresidentMelissa Blanton, Vice PresidentAmy Leis, TreasurerLisa Trakis, Secretary

Vedra ChandlerSharla Franco FloydSue KimChristine LeeMichelle S. LinAlison ManningBarry MooreFrank James StaneckMelissa Miller Troyanovich

Cover Artwork: Kathy DallaraCatalog Design: NSchmidt Design GroupEditor: Diane FelcynContributors: Grace Howson, Matina Lagakos, Kelly Gannon,

Allison Hunt, Karen Chigounis

Thank You to Our Moorestown DeCafeDedicated Volunteers and Concert Attendees

for 25 Fabulous Music Seasons!

StaffEleanor Goodman-AlexanderReceptionist

Philip CarrollAssociate Curator

Karen ChigounisExecutive Director

Diane FelcynAssociate Director

Kate FitzgeraldReceptionist

Grace HowsonManager of Studio Classes and Summer Camp

Allison HuntARTS Program Manager

Bryan WilliamsConservatory and Membership Coordinator

Matina LagakosReceptionist

Karen “Queen Nur’ Abdul-MalikFolklife Center Director

Donna O’MalleyBusiness Manager

Greer SamsonReceptionist

Paul SerenaPottery Studio Manager

Kelly GannonManager of Marketing and Special Events

As the celebration of Perkins Center for the Arts’ fortieth year closes, we honorthe legacy of our Executive Director, Karen Chigounis who will retire in June.

Stepping into Alan Willoughby’s footprints two years ago was an eye-opener, tosay the least. Alan built a thriving and important multi-disciplinary arts organiza-tion during his years as Executive Director. It has been an extraordinary opportunityfor me, with the support and expertise of Perkins Center’s exceptional professionalstaff, to launch new programming and community outreach.For nearly 14 years Ihave spent my days here. The challenges of leading 2 vibrant and thriving arts cen-ters have enriched my life and helped me grow as a person, artist, and adminis-trator. We are truly an arts center that addresses the individual and the communitywith programs that impact artistic development and cultural wellbeing.—Karen Chigounis

Chigounis began her career with Perkins Center at its founding as a communityvolunteer who played a part in adapting the Center’s Moorestown headquartersfrom a home into a Center for the Arts. She supported then curator Hope Proper increating the annual juried Photography exhibition which grew into the most re-spected photography exhibition in the tri-state area. As staff member, Karen was re-sponsible for expanding the Center’s programming in the City of Camden throughschool residencies, community public art projects, gardens & murals, and summerarts camp. As the Director of the ARTS program, she grew the Center’s school resi-dency program into a thriving program that creates mentoring relationships betweenartists, schools students and teachers annually over a 200 day period. Chigounis wasinstrumental in expanding the Center’s exhibition program to Collingswood, NJ byvolunteering as cocurator of the Center’s Collingswood Gallery and developing re-gionally recognized curated art exhibitions for the space with curator Philip Carroll.

Karen's professionalism, compassion, and commitment to Southern New Jersey,schools and artists, will be a treasured and enduring part of her legacy. Perkins Centerfor the Arts is indebted to her tireless efforts and will miss her tremendously. In honorof our forty years of community impact through arts experiences and in honor ofKaren Chigounis, we are asking for a donation to our spring annual appeal. We thankyou for the support in building community with the arts and are honored to call youone of our supporters.

Thank you,Diane Felcyn, Associate Director

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