Medford Announces Calendar Contest Winners

The Medford Township Council is proud to announce that the following photographers will be featured in the 2010 Medford Township Municipal Calendar: Denise Bush, Al Celenza, Melissa Ciecierski, John Ciecierski, Patrick Connolly, Denise DiPace, Doreen Frake, Albert D. Horner, Richard Lewis, Richard H. Musgnug, Andrew Schipke and Bill Troy.

A long-standing effort by the Township Council and administration to provide residents with information on Township services, the annual Calendar is the result of dedicated work by Township employees from each Department who assemble and compile the information that is mailed to every address in Medford each December.   In order to enhance the Calendar, the Township Council asked the Cultural Arts Commission to provide artwork featuring Medford artists and or scenery.

Thirty-five photographers submitted 91 photos to “A Call for Photography” contest sponsored by the Medford Cultural Arts Commission earlier this year.  Each photographer submitted a maximum of three digital images taken in Medford Township within the last two years. Entries were then judged by two jurors. This year’s judges were Central Record’s esteemed photographer David Borrelli and photographer, Louis Dallara.  Louis is a winner of the 2009 Calendar contest. Both judges are residents of Medford.

A reception at the Medford Arts Center (MAC) at 18 N Main St in Medford is being planned in honor of the winners.   Members of the public will be invited.

The winning photographers have been invited to display their original calendar photographs at the MAC beginning October 16, 2009 through January 16, 2010.  A continuous slide slow of all entries will be on view during the reception.

Two “top” photos out of the 14 winners will grace the front and back covers. These featured photographers will be announced at November’s reception.

In addition to honoring the winning photographers, the winners of the Medford Cultural Arts Commission’s recent Poetry Contest will also be honored.  For more information please contact the Medford Township Recreation Department at 609-654-2512 or MAC  609-654-6033 or write medfordartsinfo@aol.com.

CONTACT PERSON- Tracey Femiano, 609-654-1855

Medford Honors Poets…A Contest

The Medford Cultural Arts Commission invites poets in Burlington County to participate in its Second Annual Juried Poetry Contest, an event established to give recognition to the literary arts.  Winners will be selected based on excellence of poetry.  Monetary awards will be presented to the top three outstanding poems selected.  Poets submitting the top ten poems will be honored at a reception and poetry reading at the new Medford Arts Center later in the fall.

Entering poets must be a resident of Burlington County and at least 18 years of age.  Any form of poetry or subject is acceptable. All submitted work must be original, the work of the poet entering the contest and not previously published.  Up to three poems may be submitted by each entrant. 

All entries must be typed and presented in hardcopy (no e-mailed entries).  An entry form must accompany all entries.  Poet’s name must not appear on typed copy of poem for judging. There is no fee for entry.  

All entries must be received no later than Thursday, October 15, 2009, and accompanied by an application form.

Contest guidelines and application are  available online on these websites:   Medford Arts Center (MAC) www.ArtsinMedford.org or Medford Township www.MedfordTownship.com.  They may also be picked up at the Medford Township Recreation Department (2^nd floor), 17 North Main Street in Medford during regularly scheduled hours or at the MAC when it reopens for the season on September 12^th.  Questions may be directed to the Recreation Department at 609-654-2512 or e-mail:  culturalarts@medfordtownship.com.

Members of MCAC, FMAC and Employees of Medford Township and their relatives may participate but are not eligible for prizes or awards.

CONTACT:  Elsa Williams

609-953-0805

The Jersey Devil Speaks

The legend of the Pine Barren’s most famous (or infamous) resident will be brought whimsically to life by the Pinelands Puppets at the Medford Arts Center on Sunday Afternoon, October 11 at 2:00 p.m. The Jersey Devil, or J.D. as he prefers to be known, will tell his own story in his inimitable way. It’s guaranteed to be more fun than scary, with a hands-on craft after the show.

The Medford Arts Center, or MAC as it’s known, is located at 18 North Main Street in Medford, New Jersey, next to the Township Gazebo. The cost of the event is $5 per adult and $3 per child (under 12 years). For more information, check the website, www.artsinmedford.org or call 609-654-6033.

Jeff Cleve, the creative power behind the Pinelands Puppet’s stage, has been performing with puppets since 2000. He earned a degree in elementary education and children’s theater at Rowan University and credits Dr. George Neff, a Rowan professor, with sparking his interest in puppetry. He just finished working on a full-length feature movie that will be debuting at film festivals in 2010. Cleve is a resident of Marlton who works as a substitute teacher when not pursuing his artistic endeavors.

Contact jsjacksongould@comcast.net for more information.