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The Heart of South Jersey Opening Reception
The Heart of South Jersey exhibit opening reception was a success this past Sunday at Camden County College's Marlin gallery.
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Created by Artists Dan & Solly
The collaborative exhibit featured artists from all Southern New Jersey Counties and drew a large turnout, with the gallery space being at capacity for the majority of the opening. The event featured a number of standout performances and presentations, including live music by Rawan Maarouf, who performed her own original compositions, and poetry readings by Paradise Chirsty and Bernard Collins.
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Singer Rawan Maarouf.
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Paradise Christy, Live Poetry reading.
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Bernard Collins, Live Poetry Reading.
Miranda Powell, Visual, Performing & Media Arts Coordinator, also played a key role in the exhibit's success, helping to coordinate and curate the diverse range of artworks on display in collaboration with SJCA's Connector Program.
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Overall, the exhibit was a powerful testament to the vibrant and thriving arts scene in South Jersey, and we look forward to seeing more events like this in the future.