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Perkins Center for the Arts stands firmly in support of the Asian American community and with all who recognize that the diversity of American society is one of our greatest strengths. As a community focused organization, Perkins Center for the Arts is devoted to supporting the diversity of our communities and committed to dismantling systemic racism and inequities through the unifying work of the Arts. Perkins stands committed to denouncing racism, racial injustice and all forms of violence, discrimination, and bigotry. These hateful actions have no place in our communities. Perkins is committed to providing safe, creative spaces for expression free from discrimination and harassment. Perkins Center for the Arts was established in 1977 and was predicated upon the legacy of the fundamental Quaker principals of integrity, equality, simplicity, and community as stipulated by the Perkins family. Perkins remains committed to the continuing assessment of its own efforts, engagements, strategies,

*Almost $100,000 still needed for Perkins Center for the Arts As part of #KeepingArtsAlive, Perkins Center for the Arts is inviting Youth Artists from the South Jersey community to share a meaningful piece of artwork or performance from the past year as an entry for a chance to be printed in the 2021 Perkins Center for the Arts Youth Arts Calendar or featured on the Perkins Center YouTube Channel. This spring, art shows and performances throughout our region were canceled due to the pandemic. As part of the #KeepingArtsAlive campaign, Perkins Center for the Arts wants to make sure the hard work of students and arts educators doesn’t go unnoticed. While summer camp will open in July, Perkins funds have reached a dangerously low status. This calendar, and sponsorships for it, is also a fundraiser to support Perkins Center. “I’m excited to showcase the artwork of young people in our

Dear Friends of Perkins, If this note seems delayed, please accept our apologies as Perkins has carefully considered the appropriate words to communicate during this challenging, and heart-breaking time in our communities. The profound sense of loss is palpable and as we seek ways to understand, communicate, comfort, and support our colleagues, friends, neighbors, and nation, we take pause. In 1965, the Perkins/D’Olier Family gifted the Perkins property in Moorestown to the community with the sole intent of providing a cultural safe space to promote and nurture a loving community. As a Quaker family, the legacy of their fundamental principle of equity for all, has been the guiding tenet, the core value, upon which Perkins Center for the Arts was founded in 1977. Perkins Center for the Arts is a 43-year-old institution that has been a devoted platform for the work of dismantling systemic racism and inequities in our community. Perkins deliberately and

Thank you to the many students, teachers, donors and participants who support Perkins Center for the Arts.  We thank you again for your patience and flexibility as we work through this ever-changing situation.  Perkins Center for the Arts has cancelled all onsite classes, lessons and programming through April 18.  This decision was not made lightly.  Perkins is choosing to put the health and safety of our community at the forefront and follow the advice of local, regional, state and federal health officials. At this time, Perkins Spring 2020 Session will begin the week of April 20.  We recognize and acknowledge the inconvenience these changes may cause, however, we are confident that by following recommendations that we will all experience better results.  As we reach additional decisions about future events we will communicate them directly and often. Many thanks to you, our Perkins family, for being committed partners as we all

Dear Perkins Friends and Supporters, First, let me thank you for your patience and flexibility as we navigate these uncharted waters together. It is not over stated when I say, we, the Perkins Family, are most concerned about the health and safety of our faculty, students, staff and community.  The following decision has not been made lightly but with the most recent health reports being shared by our federal, state and local officials, Perkins is choosing to put the health and safety of our community at the forefront.  We will be ceasing all onsite classes, lessons and programming starting tomorrow, March 16. At this time, most of Perkins Conservatory Faculty have moved to an online format and will communicate with students directly to identify the most appropriate means of facilitation.  As the week of March 16 is a make-up week for visual arts classes, we will be discussing options with

Dear Friends of Perkins Center for the Arts, We at Perkins Center are committed partners to providing a healthy learning and teaching environment. Earlier in the week, we sent a message to our community about the importance of prioritizing public health and safety. We are monitoring daily updates from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the New Jersey Department of Health. At Perkins, the health and well being of our entire community (parents, teachers, students, and staff) is our highest priority. UPDATES: Perkins Winter classes, which are coming to a close this week, will finish the Winter Session. At the present time, make up classes will occur the week of March 16 as planned. Any changes to this schedule will be communicated directly to enrolled students. DeCafe House Concert & Photo 38 Awards Exhibition: In accordance with the recommendations by public health authorities