Historic Hopkins House, home of the Cultural & Heritage Commission

250 South Park Drive
Haddon Township, NJ 08108
(856) 858-0040  TTY: Dial 711

A Division of the Camden County Library
 in conjunction with the 
Camden County Board of Freeholders

The gallery and offices of the Cultural and Heritage Commission  are located on the south bank of the Cooper River between Cuthbert Boulevard and Route 130 in Haddon Township.  Directions

CULTURE HAS A HOME IN CAMDEN COUNTY...
 

A Circle of Women Writers - an afternoon tea

 

Many people have a book in them, but going from the germ of  an idea to a full-fledged, 200- to 300-page manuscript is quite a different story.  On Sunday, March 21, 2010, from 3pm to 5pm, the Camden County Cultural & Heritage Commission will celebrate our local women who have written and published books. The public is invited to listen to readings, ask questions, and learn about the art – and business – of writing and book publishing from homegrown local women.

 

The event will be hosted and moderated by the Camden County Cultural & Heritage Commission Executive Director, and renowned poet - Ms. Sandra Turner-Barnes.

 

Our 2010 participating authors include:

Pat Cleveland, international modeling icon and author of In the Spirit of Grace; Dr. Jo Anne White, counselor, international author, speaker and certified life, leadership and business coach; Rosemary Burgo, author of Whispers of Truth - Memoir of an Italian Catholic Baby Boomer; Tanya Norwood, creator of two recent books, Queen's Legacy and Fragmented Heart Healers & introducing Alaina Cummings, a 16 year old junior from Timber Creek  High School, debuting her first novel - Alice Unknown. This year’s returning Special Guest panelist, Patricia Perry, author of The Haunting of the Owens Family, will speak about her book, as well as talk about her recent experiences as an author.  All of our panelists from previous years are invited to return and participate.

 

The FREE event celebrates local women authors of recent books and promises to be a reading and sharing experience for women writers. This event is made possible by support from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as the Camden County Library System and the Camden County Board of Chosen Freeholders.  Refreshments will be served, and advanced reservations are required by calling 856-858-0040.

 

As a part of the Cultural & Heritage Commission’s expanded literary program, look for our “Circle of Men Writers” program coming in June.  

 


 

Attention Camden County Artists and Art Organizations

 

“Culture has a home in Camden County” and the Camden County Cultural & Heritage Commission is currently updating the County’s Artist and Arts Organization directory. This Arts Directory will be used as a critical resource for cultural practitioners and others wishing to hire talented artists or make contact with arts organizations and will attractively showcase "Camden County’s Finest” to individuals and establishments though out the state of New Jersey and across the country.

 

Space is limited. All decisions are final and all entries will be at the discretion of the Executive Director. If you would like to be considered for the Camden County Artist and Arts Organization Directory, please click on the appropriate link:

 

Individual Artists
 

Art Organizations

Events Calendar

 

35th Annual Arts 4 Teens Festival
March 17, 2010
Musical Interludes

The Camden County Cultural & Heritage Commission is an advocate of access to the arts for all.  It participates in the grant programs of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and offers technical assistance workshops and networking opportunities for county arts and cultural organizations.

Visit our galleries.

Art displays change regularly.

The commission's Hopkins House Gallery hosts changing art exhibits in all media.  Artwork is purchased from annual juried art exhibits to become part of the Camden County Art Bank, on display in public offices throughout the county.  The Commission sponsors a county-wide Arts 4 Teens Festival, which encourages young people talented in all disciplines by creating a forum for sharing ideas and experiences.

The commission supports the development of local arts organizations throughout the county and provides Musical Interludes, a unique program in which professional musicians visit the homes of seriously ill and homebound individuals.

Through its Arts In The Community Program, the commission co-sponsors performances by professional performers and offers resource assistance to program planners. 

The Commission has developed Access to the Arts, which provides information for the handicapped on access to area institutions and events

The Camden County Cultural & Heritage Commission is a member of the South Jersey Cultural Alliance (SJCA).  The media is invited to visit the SJCA pressroom at http://www.sjca.net/pressroom for member press releases as well as downloadable photos.

Arts Plan New Jersey (from the New Jersey State Council of the Arts)

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