All Classes Canceled for Monday February 8, 2010
Our home as of June 15, 2008 at the Egg Harbor Township Community Center.
Cygnus commissioned a Playwright to produce an original scripted interpretation of the extraordinary accomplishments of Col. John McKee for Egg Harbor Township’s Tercentennial Celebration in 2010. This 60 minute multi-media living historic documentary will be presented for 4 public performances as well as 30 minute assembles to be presented for grades 5-12. Presented in the first person, this production celebrates Col. John McKee, a black man, who prevailed in the predominate white society of the 19th Century. It examines the cross cultural, political and historical relevance of Col. McKee’s contributions to the development of McKee City, Egg Harbor Township and areas in Hamilton Township, New Jersey. The Opening Performance is scheduled for Friday May 7, 2010. The play runs through Sunday May 9, 2010.
It is never too early to send a call for artists to start preparing for very special event! Cygnus Creative Art Centre will be holding a themed Juried Art Show to honor the upcoming 300th year celebration of Egg Harbor Township.
This show is open to all artists with restored work, and/or original recent work of paintings and sculpture that communicates the essence of the culture, the people or the landscape of Egg Harbor Township past and present.
Paintings of works under glass, works not under glass and sculpture are the three categories judged. Photography will not considered at this showing.
The Mayor’s Award takes the top prize. Artist’s may choose or decline their pieces to be judged for this award. Artists work that is chosen will be shown in the Municipal Building and various facilites throught the Township
The judges for this year’s show are Michael Cagno the Executive Director from the Noyes Museum and the Exhibition Manager, Dorrie Papdemetriou. The show is scheduled for March 1-31, 2010 at the Egg Harbor Township Municipal Building, located 3515 Baragintown Road in Egg Harbor Township.
Receiving for the Egg Harbor Tercentennial Juried Art Show is scheduled for Saturday February 27, 2010, between 1:00p.m.-4:00 p.m. in the conference room in the Egg Harbor Township Municipal Building.
All slide entries must be received by Friday February 26, 2010, include a SASE and sent to: Cygnus Creative Arts Centre, 5045 English Creek Ave. Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
Opening Reception and awards is Friday March 5, 7:00p.m-8:30p.m. at Town Hall. The exhibit is viewable Monday thru Friday 8:30a.m.-4:30p.m. March 1-31, 2010
For Additional information click on our Calendar of Events.
Cygnus Creative Arts Centre is a non-profit regional arts organization offering comprehensive programs in a creative, dynamic environment.
Our programs provide a complete study of the visual and performing arts for all ages and levels of experience. Integration of the disciplines is available for those who wish to pursue professional careers or personal study.
Training in the arts enhances imagination, exploration and interaction with the world at large. Cygnus serves as your home for this creative discovery.