Cultural Arts Treasures
The Down Jersey Folklife Center
The Down Jersey Folklife Center, a division of Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center, was established as the first regional folklife center in New Jersey in September 1994. The Folklife Center is focused on expressive traditions - those things, that groups of people know, do and pass on to their families, friends, neighbors and other members of their community. The arts and communities featured at the Center reflect the cultural diversity of South Jersey. Originally colonized by the English, the area now is occupied by more than 35 ethnic, religious, occupational and regional communities, including: Italian, Jewish communities (both German and Russian), European (including Irish, German, Scottish, Swedish and Estonian); East European, (including Russian, Polish, Ukrainian, Greek, Bulgarian, Serbian, Romanian and Turkish); Far Eastern, (including Indian, Philippino, and Japanese); Latin American, (including Mexican and Puerto Rican); Asian-American; Native-American (Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape) and African-American. - The center provides the public with an opportunity to learn more and experience the traditions of these communities through workshops, exhibitions and as well as special programs featuring folk artists.
The Down Jersey Folklife Center
c/o Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center
1501 Glasstown Road
Millville, NJ 08332
(856) 825-6800
http://www.wheatonarts.org/downjersey
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The Riverfront Center for the Arts
The Riverfront Center for the Arts is a multifaceted arts center that exhibits the diverse works of member artists in addition to providing a variety of other support services for members. The center also facilitates a comprehensive youth arts program as well as a youth arts exhibition.
Hours
Mondays: Closed
Tuesday-Thursdays: 11am- 5pm
Fridays: 11am- 8pm
Saturdays: 11am- 7pm
Sundays: 11am- 4pm
The Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts
22 North High Street
Millville, New Jersey 08332
(856) 327-4500
Email: carolyne.krull@rrca.us
http://www.riverfrontcenter.org
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Cumberland County College
Frank Guaracini, Jr. Fine and Performing Arts Center
The mission of the Fine and Performing Arts Center of the Cumberland County College is to enhance the learner-centered philosophy at the college by providing and supporting diverse programs in the visual and performing arts. It provides artistic, cultural, and entertainment programs promoting strong community connections through the arts. Please access the center's website for a listing of upcoming events and box office information.
Frank Guaracini, Jr. Fine and Performing Arts Center
P.O. Box 1500, College Drive
Vineland NJ, 08362-1500
(856) 691-8600, ext. 371
http://www.cccnj.edu/fpac/index.cfm
Cumberland County College Gospel Choir
The college's Gospel Choir provides soulful concerts for on campus and off-campus events that invigorate the mind, body and soul.?For additional information, please contact Advisor: James Cowles at jcowles@cccnj.edu or (856) 691-8600, ext. 250.
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Teen Arts
Youth of Cumberland County are eligible to participate in a a statewide multidisciplinary Teen Arts program. Serving students and teachers in both public and private schools since 1969, the program encompasses activities in dance, theater, vocal music, instrumental music, film and video, photography, creative writing and the visual arts. For additional information regarding program events and participant applications please call the State Program through Friends of Teen Arts (FOTA) at (609) 397-0505. http://teenarts.org
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County Arts Resource and Support Organization(s)
Cumberland County Cultural & Heritage Commission
800 East Commerce Street
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 453-2175
(856) 453-9138 FAX
mattpi@co.cumberland.nj.us
