Flowers aren’t the only things blooming in Cherry Hill this spring.
As has been the case since 2010, art will be in full force at Croft Farm throughout May.
The seventh annual Cherry Hill Art Blooms will kick off on Saturday, May 14 and continue with a series of events through Wednesday, May 25.
The biggest part of Art Blooms will be the juried art exhibit inside Croft Farm Arts Center. Intake for the 2016 gallery will take place on Wednesday, May 11 from 4 to 7 p.m.
The Art Blooms exhibit is inclusive, with artists of all ages and experience levels invited to submit their work.
“It’s a nice way for newer artists and lesser known artists to get involved,” Cherry Hill Township director of communications Bridget Palmer said.
All art submissions must be original works. Oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, mixed media, drawing and printmaking are all permitted. No prints, collages or photography are allowed. There is a $10 entry fee per piece and each artist can submit a maximum of three pieces. A full list of guidelines is available atwww.cherryhillarts.blogspot.com.
The public can begin viewing artwork selected for the gallery the opening reception on Saturday, May 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Croft Farm Arts Center. Community members will be welcome to meet the artists with work on display. Awards will also be handed out at the event, with first place receiving $250, second place $150 and third place $75. The winners will have the chance to display their work at the Cherry Hill Public Library in June.
Those who can’t make it to the art gallery’s opening reception can still check out the artwork on display the following two weeks. The gallery will be open from Monday, May 16 through Thursday, May 19, and Monday, May 23 through Thursday, May 26.
Art Blooms will also include a pair of shows for community members to enjoy. As part of the Cherry Hill Ensemble Series, on Sunday, May 15, members of the Ocean City Pops will perform a show entitled “Today’s Broadway” at the Croft Farm Arts Center beginning at 3 p.m.
The Ocean City Pops have performed in Cherry Hill in the past and were part of last year’s Art Blooms event. This year, the group will perform songs from numerous Broadway shows, including “Aladdin,” Beautiful,” “Fiddler on the Roof,” “Chicago,” “Jersey Boys” and “On Your Feet.”
“It’s a show that appeals to all ages,” Palmer said.
Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors with a gold card and $5 for students.
Local seniors are invited to the Croft Farm Arts Center on Friday, May 20 for Luncheon with the Arts. Guests will enjoy a filmed Barbra Streisand concert, with lunch served during the intermission. Visitors can also view the art gallery during the event. Tickets are $5 when purchased in advance and $8 at the door.
Palmer said the two shows during Art Blooms are just a sampling of what the community can experience throughout the year.
“It’s a nice chance to come out and get a taste of the cultural events that we offer,” Palmer said.
To purchase tickets for either of the shows, visit https://register.capturepoint.com/cherryhill.
For more information on any of the Art Blooms events, visit www.cherryhillarts.blogspot.com.
