(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- The Rutherfurd Hall Foundation (RHF) presents “Celebrate the Arts Festival” from May 12-22. This cultural showcase will include an elegant opening night Gala Art Show, and go on to feature performances including music, dance and opera. The celebration will conclude with a two-day film festival consisting of work from locally sourced filmmakers. 

Famed artist and festival supporter Peter Maier will be showcasing two prints of his extraordinary artwork at the festival, Pisces and Under My Thumb. These prints and other potential works by Maier will be available for purchase. The festival will also display a video that exhibits Maier’s artistic and creative process.  

The festival’s art show includes additional works by nearly 30 of our highly talented regional artists. There will be paintings, photography, woodwork, ceramics, jewelry and glassware on display from creators not only based in Warren and Sussex  Counties but also those from Lambertville, Frenchtown and even the Catskills! Art works will be available for viewing one hour prior to each performance. 

Tickets for the festival can be pre-purchased here.

The Foundation is bringing this cultural experience to Rutherfurd Hall to provide a space where the public can appreciate and also engage in performance, film, and visual media," explained Deirdre Bryant Worth of the RHF. “The organizers of the event intend to create an environment for local artists to gain exposure, while also bringing the community together in a uniquely cultural way.” 

Bryant Worth added, “The Foundation strives to find innovative ways to provide financial support for the upkeep and renovations to Rutherfurd Hall, always with an eye to engaging the community.” and "This holistic, art-based experience will be unique to the surrounding counties, by going beyond the generalized concept of an art show or a film festival.” 

Rutherfurd Hall is located at: 1686 Route 517 in Allamuchy, New Jersey. 

Arts Festival 2022 Schedule

May 12th – Gala Art Show Opening – 6:00pm – 10:00pm

May 13th – N.J. Tap Ensemble – Jeff Foote & Friends – 8:00pm

May 14th - Art Show Open House 12:00pm-3:00pm

May 14th – Dance Expressions – jazz and lyrical dance numbers by local youth dance troop – 1:00pm and 1:45pm

May 14th – A Night at the Opera – Alison Bolshoi & Friends – 8:00pm.

May 15th – Rio Clemente Trio – Bishop of Jazz – 2:00pm

May 18th – Tea and Rutherfurd History Lecture with Joan Salvas – 5:00pm

May 19th – Wine & Ballroom Dancing – demonstration & audience participation – 7:00pm

May 20th – Pianist Daniel A. Maltz (18th Century Viennese Fortepiano) – 7:00pm.

May 21st – Rutherfurd Hall Film Festival (RHFF) – 12:00pm & 3:00pm

May 22nd – Rutherfurd Hall Film Festival (RHFF) – 1:00pm

The Rutherfurd Hall Foundation’s Celebrate the Arts Festival would not be possible without the support of: JOHN JOHNSON AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, STEVE SOMERS PHILANTHROPY FUND, THE HOUSE OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD, JOHN AND MARGARET POST, ROBERT & ROSEMARY TUOHY, BLUE RIDGE LUMBER, RE/MAX HERITAGE PROPERTIES, PROGRESSIVE COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES LLC, WRNJ RADIO