I recently had the pleasure of visiting the Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts (RRCA) in Millville, New Jersey, to attend a book talk for my children's book, The Tale of the Turkey's Detailed Tail. The event was held in partnership with the Millville Public Library, and it was a wonderful opportunity to connect with the community and discuss the importance of preserving Indigenous culture and traditions. The RRCA is a beautiful and inviting space that is dedicated to promoting the arts and culture in Southern New Jersey. The center houses two art galleries, a theater, a gift shop, and classrooms, and it offers a variety of programs and events throughout the year. I was particularly impressed with the RRCA's commitment to diversity and inclusion. The center's mission statement states that it is "dedicated to providing opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to experience and appreciate the arts," and this commitment is evident in the wide range of programming that is offered. The book talk was held in the center's community room, which is a warm and inviting space that can accommodate up to 50 people. The room was filled with families and children, and everyone was eager to hear me read my book. After the reading, I had a lively discussion with the audience about the importance of preserving Indigenous culture and traditions. I also talked about my own experiences as an Indigenous person, and I answered questions about the Nanticoke Lenape Nation, the tribe to which I belong. The book talk was a great success, and I was very grateful to the RRCA for hosting the event. I would also like to thank the Millville Public Library for partnering with the RRCA to make this event possible. If you are looking for a place to experience the arts and culture in Southern New Jersey, I highly recommend the Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts. The center is a welcoming and inclusive space that offers something for everyone. Here are some of the things that I liked about the RRCA:
The center is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion.
The center offers a wide range of programs and events.
The center is a beautiful and inviting space.
The staff is friendly and helpful.
I would rate the RRCA 5...
Read moreThe Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts has been an anchor community arts center for almost 20 years. I have attended opening nights for artists on Third Fridays, events showcasing student work and even a party. I have enjoyed that as well as the local entertainment.
There is a main atrium and two galleries downstairs. There are many studios and classrooms upstairs.
The store has affordable unique gifts. I have purchased gifts for Christmas, my anniversary, birthdays and other occasions.
The exhibition changes every Third Friday, so it is fresh monthly. The exhibition for Third Friday in June 2018 was artwork related to musicians. There was an excellent piece featuring David Bowie. Coincidentally, the show at the Levoy Theatre that night was Space Oddity: A Tribute to David Bowie.
If you are going to the Jersey shore this summer, you can take an excursion for the day to Millville and visit the RRCA and some of the other tourist...
Read moreNice art gallery for the Millville area. It has this odd "hit or miss" vibe to it: it's typically packed on Third Fridays but consistently dead on Saturday or Sunday afternoons whenever I'd visit.
I typically enjoy going upstairs to the art library to read in the hardwood, bookshelf-lined space.
Staff is friendly and down to earth. Zero snoot factor.
Art isn't bad. Showing mostly local artists, but I never paid a dime to get in, so I'm not complaining. It hosts a lot of private events, so it seems to be...
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