The Perkins Center for the Arts in Moorestown is known for its many artistic events and exhibitions, showing off the talent of local artists for all to enjoy. Once again, it is that time of year for the members, students and faculty of the PCA to show off their talents with the annual Members/Faculty Exhibition.
The exhibition is one of PCA’s premier events that highlights works of art done by staff, faculty and members of PCA in the past three years. It will be accepting artwork for the exhibition starting April 11.
“It’s a great way for artists and students who take the classes with faculty members to show their work side by side. It’s so neat to see faculty next to students and see what they are teaching them. It gives you a whole new perspective when put in a gallery,” Philip J. Carroll, associate curator of exhibitions, said.
PCA is a unique, cultural organization dedicated to excellence in the arts and to providing a wide range of creative opportunities for people of all ages and every level of artistic development. This is just one way PCA is able to achieve those goals as well as show off what the artists have done.
This is the chance for members and students of Perkins Center to have work displayed alongside friends, fellow students and faculty members. It is a time for the public to see art that highlights the varied artistic language, which is fostered as a core value at the PCA.
“(Through Members/Faculty) we are really trying to share with the community what we do here and let them see the space, even just a part of it. We’re a very diversified organization, friendly and welcoming, and are very happy to have people come in and see what we do,” Carroll said.
The exhibition will include a variety of mediums such as ceramic, photography, watercolor, pastel, gouache, oil, acrylic, crayon, pen and ink, pencil, fiber and digital art.
Any current member, faculty or staff of Perkins Center may enter one work for the exhibition that has been completed within the last three years. There will be 10 Awards for Artistic Merit to highlight outstanding work in any medium. There is no entry fee.
“There is no pressure, no one is judged. This is just a way to show your work and give family, friends (and artists) the feel of their work in a professional exhibition,” Carroll said.
Even if you are not a member, joining is easy by going to the PCA or visiting its website, perkinsarts.org.
Hand delivery of work for the exhibition will be available the week of Tuesday, April 11 through April 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information and a form to submit a piece of art can be found at perkinsarts.org/event/members-faculty-exhibition/.
Carroll said participating in the exhibition is a great way to display your art with no pressure to compete and get the experience of showing your work.
“I hope the artists (who participate) walk away with a sense of pride in their work,” Carroll said.
The Members/Faculty Exhibition will run from Sunday, May 1 to Sunday, June 19 at the PCA. An opening reception will be held on Sunday, May 1 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. PCA in Moorestown is located at 395 Kings Highway.
“We do a really nice opening for them. There will be wine, cheese and food. It’s a great afternoon to interact with students, artists and faculty,” Carroll said.
For more information about PCA and this exhibit, visit the PCA website or call (856) 235–6488.
