RRCA's SHINE CAMP IN NEW STUDIO SPACE

Contact: Carolyne Krull--856-327-4500

WHAT: RRCA KICKS OFF SUMMER ART EDUCATION WITH SHINE CAMP IN NEW STUDIO SPACE
WHERE: RIVERFRONT RENAISSANCE CENTER FOR THE ARTS, 22 N. HIGH STREET, IN MILLVILLE'S GLASSTOWN ARTS DISTRICT, NJ

The Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts is proud to announce the First United Methodist Church SHINE Camp for inner-city were enjoyed an afternoon of art in RRCA's new art classroom. Along with Joanne Reger's many SHINE volunteers, RRCA volunteers, Jen Kirchner and Yajaira Montero, led 20 Shine campers through 3 art projects on Thursday, July 5. The new space is located in the backroom which up until now has been used for storage and 3rd Friday preparation. Due to the generosity of Marie Carley, the room is newly tiled by Don B Franks and looks beautiful. Sculptor, David Carrow, stepped in and planed the door to fit the raised floor. The room needed climate control and the RRCA purchased an air conditioning/heater which will be installed with the help of Don Cossaboon, Thundersun Forge. When the ACE classes begin on July 9, the Junior Artists's classes will be held in the new studio classroom.

The teen Associate Artists classes will also have a new space thanks to so many people. The entire upstairs was painted by volunteers from the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, District Council 711. Joe Derella, Millville City Commissioner, and Nelson Thompson, IUPAT, arranged with Dan Scioli, the local Business Representative, to ask the Union's workers to lend their expertise to the Art Center. Mark L. Gilde, Dave Suter, Percy Ternley and Ella Turnley spent 2 days finishing the drywall with tape and spackle, cementing and coating walls, and painting. This gave the studios upstairs a bright, clean look, but there was still so much old, heavy material that needed to be removed. One call to Liz Nicke, at the Parks Department, and 5 wonderful people emptied out debris that was so heavy, it seemed that it was there to stay. Much gratitude to: Edward Gandy, Adam Seitz, Rodney Menz, R.J. Tambellini, Mike Cimino and Belford Hawn for accomplishing the impossible. Also many thanks to Mark Krull and Jay Helfrich for their on-going support with all these projects. The RRCA is happy and grateful to all the people who gave of their time and talents to make this renovation project a reality.

Vision Statement
To Promote and utilize the arts as the catalyst for cultural and economic revitalization of the region.
Mission Statement
To advance the center as the focal point for cultural, educational, and artistic enrichment and create a sense of community; while positively impacting the economic vitality of the Millville Glasstown Arts District.


Carolyne Krull, Executive DirectorRiverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts22 N. High Streetin Millville's Glasstown Arts DistrictMillville, NJ 08332http://www.riverfrontcenter.org/