Cultural Heritage Commission

Cultural Heritage Commission

The Camden County Cultural & Heritage Commission is an agency of Camden County government and an affiliate of the Camden County Library System.  The Executive Director is Sandra Turner-Barnes and the Freeholder Liaison is  Ian K. Leonard.  Administration and Board of Directors
 The Commission is an advocate of access to the arts for all.  It participates in the grant programs of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and offers technical assistance workshops and networking opportunities for county arts and cultural organizations.

The commission's Hopkins House Gallery hosts changing art exhibits in all media.  Artwork is purchased from annual juried art exhibits to become part of the Camden County Art Bank, on display in public offices throughout the county.  The Commission sponsors a county-wide Arts 4 Teens Festival, which encourages young people talented in all disciplines by creating a forum for sharing ideas and experiences.

The Commission supports the development of local arts organizations throughout the county and provides Musical Interludes, a unique program in which professional musicians visit the homes of seriously ill and homebound individuals.

Through its Arts In The Community Program, the commission co-sponsors performances by professional performers and offers resource assistance to program planners. 

The Commission has developed Access to the Arts, which provides information for the handicapped on access to area institutions and events

Contact

250 South Park Drive
Haddon Township, NJ, 08108