tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58920922009-02-21T07:29:49.708-05:00Center for Community ArtsCape May, New Jersey's Center for Community Arts (CCA) is transforming the Franklin Street School into a community cultural center. CCA creates arts programs for youth and adults, community history programs, exhibits and tours celebrating Cape May's African American heritage, and community outreach events, such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday Party, and Hotel and Guest Night, the Cape May Talent Sampler (8/27/07).Center for Community Artsnoreply@blogger.comBlogger124125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892092.post-39640401525760578142008-06-30T15:22:00.002-05:002008-06-30T15:43:06.609-05:00
YOUTH ARTS CAMP KICKS OFF WITH PAPIER MACHE
Cape May City YAP Camp kicked off its first week with participants making papier mache creations. Students had the option of creating a masterpiece in the style of a famous visual artist, special family member, or favorite sport or hobby. Upcoming classes include theater, jewelry making, drawing and painting and much more. YAP Camp has two additionalCenter for Community Artsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892092.post-42211604068765711112008-06-30T14:44:00.002-05:002008-06-30T15:22:27.543-05:00CCA RECEIVES FREEHOLDER GRANTThe Cape May County Board of Chosen Freeholders presented CCA with a check in the amount of $5,500.00 for its Art at the Library Program. The Program, now on summer hiatus, will resume in the fall. Last spring, Art at the Library was hosted at the Cape May City Library, Wildwood Crest Library, and Lower Township Library. The program is free and children ages 6 - 10 Center for Community Artsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892092.post-48514657811689385192008-05-27T19:33:00.006-05:002008-05-27T19:41:15.184-05:00The Dolores Cheney Scholarship WinnersThe Dolores Cheney Youth Arts Fair took place on May 3, 2008 at the Cape May City Elementary School. At the conclusion of the Fair, the Dolores Cheney Gift to Young People scholarship was announced. Both the Fair and the scholarship are named for Dolores Cheney, a founding member of the Center for Community Arts. Scholarship recipients receive a stipend for Center for Community Artsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892092.post-79417242971736201172008-05-27T19:13:00.002-05:002008-05-27T19:15:08.390-05:00COMMUNITY HISTORY EXHIBIT MOVES ONWEST CAPE MAY and ERMA - The critically acclaimed historical exhibit, “Proudly We Serve: Our African American Military Experience, from the Civil War Forward”, has moved from The Carriage House Gallery on the grounds of the Physick Estate to the West Cape May Borough Hall and the Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum at the Cape May County Airport. The Center for Community Artsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892092.post-9653048003413282022008-05-27T19:03:00.002-05:002008-06-30T15:43:06.644-05:00
COMMUNITY HISTORY EXHIBIT MOVES TO WEST CAPE MAYWEST CAPE MAY and ERMA - The critically acclaimed historical exhibit, “Proudly We Serve: Our African American Military Experience, from the Civil War Forward”, has moved from The Carriage House Gallery on the grounds of the Physick Estate to the West Cape May Borough Hall and the Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum at the Cape May County Center for Community Artsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892092.post-27899770683419730462008-02-01T17:49:00.000-05:002008-02-01T17:54:48.150-05:00The worst of the rain will pass by about 6 p.m. Soup-er Bowl Friday is ON!!!Check out www.weather.com to make sure the coast is clear.Then come on over to the West Cape May Fire Hall for CCA's Soup-er Bowl Friday fundraiser. Only $10 admission gets you soups, salad, dessert and a lot of fun mingling with WCFA's volunteer DJ's. The address is 732 Broadway, West Cape May. It's off the street Center for Community Artsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892092.post-55475794198105437232008-01-10T15:55:00.000-05:002008-01-10T16:17:57.593-05:00Proudly We Serve:Our African American Military Experience, from the Civil War Forward exhibit honors African Americans’ war-time contributionsThe Center for Community Arts (CCA) and the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC) present the exhibit, “Proudly We Serve: Our African American Military Experience, from the Civil War Forward,” Jan. 21 through April 13 at the Carriage House Gallery on the Center for Community Artsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892092.post-62973762675543326092008-01-10T15:50:00.000-05:002008-01-14T18:14:57.025-05:00WEAVE YOUR OWN – The Center for Community Arts offers beginning and advanced basket weaving and weaving with yarn among many other art classes in February. Others start in March, and April. Pictured are Stina Ferguson, Nancy Benson and Bobbie Del Prete with their creations. Call 884-7525 for a brochure. (Photo: Laurie Schiffelbein)CCA WINTER ART CLASSES: REGISTER NOW!The Center for Community ArtsCenter for Community Artsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892092.post-65953976545192800862008-01-02T17:52:00.000-05:002008-01-14T18:07:29.788-05:00YAP - YOUTH ARTS IN THREE TOWNS The Center for Community Arts free Saturday night Youth Arts Program (YAP) returns January 19, 2008 in Cape May, Wildwood and Lower Township with a series of art projects for middle school students that share the theme of self exploration. Led by local artists Janet Payne, Amanda Vernon and Cheryl Crews, YAP offers professional-quality instruction and materials, Center for Community Artsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892092.post-42428178922265009272007-12-28T17:55:00.000-05:002008-01-02T18:03:34.685-05:00DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.’S BIRTHDAY PARTYThe Center for Community Arts presents Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday Party on Saturday, January 12, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., at the Cape May City Elementary School Cafeteria, 921 Lafayette Street. This free event, open to the public, begins with a community pot luck supper – so bring a dish and don’t forget the serving spoon! After dinner, there Center for Community Artsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892092.post-26342105283619396122007-12-28T17:45:00.000-05:002007-12-28T17:54:59.225-05:00ART AT THE LIBRARY EXPLORES FAMOUS ARTISTSThe Center for Community Arts announces the winter-spring schedule for its very popular “Art at the Library” program at the Cape May, Wildwood Crest and Lower Township branches of Cape May County Public Library. This free program is designed for kids ages 6 -10 years old. Activities this session include enjoying a book about a famous artist and creating aCenter for Community Artsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892092.post-23074548987408676632007-11-16T16:52:00.000-05:002007-11-16T17:03:37.304-05:0013TH ANNUAL GREAT COOKIE EXCHANGECape May, NJ – The Center for Community Arts invites everyone to its 13th Annual Great Cookie Exchange, Monday, December 3 at 6:00 p.m. at Cape May City Elementary School, 921 Lafayette Street. Bring the kids and grandkids and usher in the holiday season with this joyous community holiday party! This growing tradition is free, open to kids of all ages and the Center for Community Artsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892092.post-86464418113297378092007-10-25T12:36:00.000-05:002007-10-25T12:50:23.092-05:00CORRECTION!THE FLYING FISH STUDIO created a wonderful partnership with the Center for Community Arts that is featured in CCA's Fall 2007 newsletter.Unfortunately, CCA put the wrong website address in the article. The correct address is www.theflyingfishstudio.comand the particular pages with the local artists shirts whose sale benefits CCA ishttp://www.theflyingfishstudio.com/Center for Community Artsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892092.post-59581730947634330362007-09-07T15:20:00.001-05:002007-09-07T15:25:56.514-05:00FALL ACTIVITIES SUMMARY Our radio station is WCFA-LP, 101.5 FM. On the air seven days/week, 6 am - midnight. Community produced special programs and an eclectic blend of jazz. Our African American History Walking Tour leaves 712 Lafayette Street on September Saturdays at 11 am. Cost is $10. $7 for kids.Saturdays in September between noon and one we offer a free community open house tour of the Center for Community Artsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892092.post-79767630140058426652007-09-07T14:45:00.000-05:002007-09-07T14:48:37.382-05:00YAP RETURNS WITH LATIN AMERICAN ARTCAPE MAY, WILDWOOD, LOWER TWPYAP, the Center for Community Arts Youth Arts Program for grades 5-8, resumes Saturday, September 8, at 6:00 p.m. in Cape May, Wildwood and Lower Township. This free program provides a light supper and art activities led by professional artists. This semester’s theme is “Latin American Art.” YAP is in Lyle Hall (or a lower level Center for Community Artsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892092.post-18449843909483039222007-09-07T14:43:00.000-05:002007-09-07T14:44:55.715-05:00CAPE MAY 101.5 FM SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER SCHEDULEWCFA-LP Cape May 101.5 FM ‘s schedule continues to expand as new volunteers join its ranks. Community-generated programming is combined with an eclectic blend of jazz. Community programs include hour-long shows focused on singer-songwriters, Celtic music and World music, two-hour shows focusing on the music and history of the ‘50s, ‘60’s and ‘70s, Center for Community Artsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892092.post-53216113215684243282007-09-07T14:42:00.001-05:002007-09-07T14:42:59.461-05:00SEPTEMBER SATURDAYS: FRANKLIN STREET SCHOOL OPEN HOUSESOn Saturdays from noon to 1:00 p.m. in September, the Center for Community Arts will offer free Community Open House "sneak peek" tours of the Franklin Street School. Light refreshments will be served while hosts Judy Austermiller and members of the Center’s Board of Trustees give visitors a taste of the rich history of the school as well Center for Community Artsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892092.post-47053385829125879632007-08-27T13:41:00.000-05:002007-08-27T13:43:35.265-05:007 pm is the correct start time for tonight's talent showMonday, August 27, 2007"Hotel & Guest Night" - A Cape May TraditionAdmission FreeOld Fashioned Talent ShowCape May's Convention HallBeach Avenue near Stockton Place.Center for Community Artsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892092.post-69398840417764730162007-08-17T15:14:00.000-05:002007-08-17T15:18:33.070-05:00Center for Community ArtsCape May, New JerseyJob PostingPosition: Director of Arts Programs Reports to: Executive DirectorThe Center for Community Arts (CCA) produces arts and cultural programs that embrace diversity and foster creativity and community. It is a young and growing multicultural organization whose programs promote interaction across generations and socialCenter for Community Artsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892092.post-71146565411442538692007-08-08T16:07:00.000-05:002007-08-08T16:14:54.431-05:00ART CAMPS AND CLASSES FOR GROWNUPSIN CAPE MAY SUMMER AND FALLClick the following link for summer art classes through August:Adult%20Art%20Summer%2007%20small.pdfClick the following link for fall art class openings through the Center for Community Arts:artclassfall.pdfCenter for Community Artsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892092.post-83546681501039330622007-08-08T15:56:00.000-05:002007-08-08T16:06:21.542-05:00Above: CCA Chairperson Shirley "Becki" Wilson, Vice Chair Hilary Pritchard and Artist-in-Residence Susan Ross at the first of five Community Open Houses at Franklin Street School FRANKLIN STREET SCHOOL OPEN HOUSESThe public will finally get that much desired "sneak peek" into the inner workings of the Franklin Street School renovations. Beginning Thursday, August 2 and every Thursday in August,Center for Community Artsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892092.post-14430764016393165302007-08-08T15:51:00.000-05:002007-08-08T15:54:44.857-05:00Cape May Youth Art Program (YAP) Campers made their own abstract paintings this summer in the style of Jackson Pollock. (Photo by Chris Ferrante):YOUTH ART EXHIBIT AT CAPE MAY CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWILDWOODS, LOWER TWP., CAPE MAYArt work by children ages 6 – 14, both visitors and locals, will be showcased this Saturday, August 11 from 10 a.m. to noon in the first annual Center for Community Arts Center for Community Artsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892092.post-36654911833631590902007-08-08T15:45:00.000-05:002007-08-08T15:50:59.357-05:00Cape May’s Hotel and Guest Night Talent Show Aug 27Showcases all types of talent for a good causeReviving a Cape May tradition of the 1940s and ‘50s when hotel staff and summer residents would put on performances for each other, this year’s Cape May summer employees, residents and visitors present a one-of-kind talent show on Monday, Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. in Cape May Convention Hall, Beach Drive at Center for Community Artsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892092.post-80196025409701961852007-06-22T14:25:00.001-05:002007-06-22T15:07:12.502-05:00ARTS CAMPS IN CAPE MAYAGES 6 - 10. Click for brochure: Kids%20Art%20Camp%20Summer%2007%20small.pdfAGES 10 - 14Click for brochure: http://www.centerforcommunityarts.org/yappdf.pdfART CAMPS IN WILDWOODAges 10 - 14Click for brochure: http://www.centerforcommunityarts.org/yapww.pdfART CAMPS IN LOWER TOWNSHIPClick for brochure: http://www.centerforcommunityarts.org/yaplt.pdfCAPE MAY ART WORKSHOPS FOR Center for Community Artsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5892092.post-42645941471086820962007-06-05T14:44:00.000-05:002007-06-05T14:47:25.168-05:00SUMMER ART CAMP IN CAPE MAYThe Center for Community Arts announces the seventh year of YAP in the Summer, a half-day summer visual arts camp for youth ages 10-14. Campers can do one week or any combination of all eight weeks, from June 25 – August 17. Weekly themes are Sculpture (June 25), Photography (July 2), Printmaking (July 9), Collage & Assemblage (July 16), Abstract Painting (July 23), Center for Community Artsnoreply@blogger.com