Notice: Reimagine Runnemede Taking Summer Break
Dear community members,
We hope this message finds you well and enjoying the summer season. We wanted to take a moment to inform you that Reimagine Runnemede will be taking a well-deserved break during the summer months.
As we soak up the sun and spend quality time with our loved ones, our calendar of events and initiatives will be on pause until September 1. During this time, we'll be preparing exciting new projects and gathering fresh ideas to make a significant impact on our community when we resume.
We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the volunteers, partners, and community members who have been part of our journey so far. Your unwavering support and dedication have been instrumental in making Runnemede a place of unity, creativity, and positive change.
Please mark your calendars for September 1, as we will be back with renewed energy and enthusiasm to continue our mission. Until then, we encourage you to enjoy the warmth of summer, create cherished memories, and take the time to connect with one another.
If you have any questions or would like to stay updated, please visit our website and follow us on social media.
Thank you once again for being an essential part of Reimagine Runnemede. Together, we will build a better future for our beloved community.
With warm regards,
The Reimagine Runnemede Team
Dear community members,
We hope this message finds you well and enjoying the summer season. We wanted to take a moment to inform you that Reimagine Runnemede will be taking a well-deserved break during the summer months.
As we soak up the sun and spend quality time with our loved ones, our calendar of events and initiatives will be on pause until September 1. During this time, we'll be preparing exciting new projects and gathering fresh ideas to make a significant impact on our community when we resume.
We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the volunteers, partners, and community members who have been part of our journey so far. Your unwavering support and dedication have been instrumental in making Runnemede a place of unity, creativity, and positive change.
Please mark your calendars for September 1, as we will be back with renewed energy and enthusiasm to continue our mission. Until then, we encourage you to enjoy the warmth of summer, create cherished memories, and take the time to connect with one another.
If you have any questions or would like to stay updated, please visit our website and follow us on social media.
Thank you once again for being an essential part of Reimagine Runnemede. Together, we will build a better future for our beloved community.
With warm regards,
The Reimagine Runnemede Team
Our 2023 Outreach Initiative:
ART MEANS BUSINESS
Reimagine Runnemede successfully hosted a Design Workshop Series for businesses in Camden County. With the support of a generous grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, administered by the Camden County Cultural and Heritage Commission, and a sponsorship by Holman, this workshop series aimed to help businesses elevate their operations using the arts. Open to all businesses in Camden County, participants had the opportunity to learn valuable insights and strategies.
The series comprised four workshops held on the 4th Monday of April, May, and June, along with an additional session on May 8th. Each workshop focused on a different aspect of incorporating art into business practices. The first workshop, held on April 24, explored the effective use of windows, interiors, and sidewalk enhancements to promote businesses without high costs.
On May 8, the second workshop delved into revitalizing building facades. Design professionals shared tips on making impactful changes that provide the best return on investment, highlighting the significance of clean windows and fresh coats of paint.
The third workshop, held on May 22, focused on logos, branding, and creative signage. Participants discovered the importance of investing in these elements to establish brand recognition and examined the negative impact of cutting corners to save money.
Concluding the series on June 26, the fourth workshop featured restaurateurs sharing their experiences on using great design to create Instagram-worthy dining experiences. Attendees seeking restaurant makeovers gained inspiration from their success stories.
Each two-hour workshop showcased a panel of design professionals, including architects, builders, contractors, interior and landscape designers, graphic and lighting designers, sign makers, and chefs. The professionals presented success stories to emphasize how the arts can elevate local businesses. Attendees learned how to find, budget for, and collaborate with design experts.
The Design Workshop Series aimed to raise awareness about the transformative power of the arts for small businesses in South Jersey. By providing insights and connections to design professionals, Reimagine Runnemede strived to empower businesses to enhance their operations through creative and strategic design.
The series comprised four workshops held on the 4th Monday of April, May, and June, along with an additional session on May 8th. Each workshop focused on a different aspect of incorporating art into business practices. The first workshop, held on April 24, explored the effective use of windows, interiors, and sidewalk enhancements to promote businesses without high costs.
On May 8, the second workshop delved into revitalizing building facades. Design professionals shared tips on making impactful changes that provide the best return on investment, highlighting the significance of clean windows and fresh coats of paint.
The third workshop, held on May 22, focused on logos, branding, and creative signage. Participants discovered the importance of investing in these elements to establish brand recognition and examined the negative impact of cutting corners to save money.
Concluding the series on June 26, the fourth workshop featured restaurateurs sharing their experiences on using great design to create Instagram-worthy dining experiences. Attendees seeking restaurant makeovers gained inspiration from their success stories.
Each two-hour workshop showcased a panel of design professionals, including architects, builders, contractors, interior and landscape designers, graphic and lighting designers, sign makers, and chefs. The professionals presented success stories to emphasize how the arts can elevate local businesses. Attendees learned how to find, budget for, and collaborate with design experts.
The Design Workshop Series aimed to raise awareness about the transformative power of the arts for small businesses in South Jersey. By providing insights and connections to design professionals, Reimagine Runnemede strived to empower businesses to enhance their operations through creative and strategic design.
What you need to know...
- Runnemede has a new Chamber of Commerce designed to help promote local businesses
- The Borough of Runnemede has $90,000 in a façade grant program available to local business which will EXPIRE at the end of 2023
- FREE architectural design services are available through a partnership with the Community Design Collaborative
- Reimagine Runnemede is offering a FREE design workshop series at Camden County College, Cherry Hill Campus
Community Engaged Design works when EVERYBODY has a voice
Did you attend our ART MEANS BUSINESS initiative launch on Feb 20, 2023? If you did then, we know you are excited to get involved!
Can you guess what the #1 Most requested NEW BUSINESS wanted in RUNNEMEDE is?
Revitalizing our community through the arts
2023 Upcoming Community Events - click link for details:
SEPTEMBER
3 - Trail Cleanup in Runnemede Lake Park - NOON - 2PM
16 - Executive Board Meets 9 - 11AM
21 - Reimagine Runnemede Art Jam 7 - 9 PM
23 - Autumn Equinox - Runnemede Labyrinth 4 - 7 PM
29- Society for Poets of Southern NJ - 7 PM
OCTOBER
1 - Trail Cleanup in Runnemede Lake Park NOON - 2 PM
14 - Executive Board Meets 9 - 11AM
19 - Reimagine Runnemede Art Jam 7 - 9 PM
21 - Artists in the Park 10 AM - 3 PM
27 - Society for Poets of Southern NJ - 7 PM
NOVEMBER
5 - Trail Cleanup in Runnemede Lake Park NOON - 2 PM
11 - Executive Board Meets 9 - 11AM
12 - Holiday Craft Market - Sponsored by the Runnemede Chamber of Commerce
16 - Reimagine Runnemede Art Jam 7 - 9 PM
24 - Society for Poets of Southern NJ - 7 PM
DECEMBER
3 - Trail Cleanup in Runnemede Lake Park NOON - 2 PM
16 - Executive Board Meets 9 - 11AM
15 - Reimagine Runnemede Art Jam 7 - 9 PM
23 - Winter Solstice Celebration - Runnemede Labyrinth
29 - Society for Poets of Southern NJ - 7 PM
3 - Trail Cleanup in Runnemede Lake Park - NOON - 2PM
16 - Executive Board Meets 9 - 11AM
21 - Reimagine Runnemede Art Jam 7 - 9 PM
23 - Autumn Equinox - Runnemede Labyrinth 4 - 7 PM
29- Society for Poets of Southern NJ - 7 PM
OCTOBER
1 - Trail Cleanup in Runnemede Lake Park NOON - 2 PM
14 - Executive Board Meets 9 - 11AM
19 - Reimagine Runnemede Art Jam 7 - 9 PM
21 - Artists in the Park 10 AM - 3 PM
27 - Society for Poets of Southern NJ - 7 PM
NOVEMBER
5 - Trail Cleanup in Runnemede Lake Park NOON - 2 PM
11 - Executive Board Meets 9 - 11AM
12 - Holiday Craft Market - Sponsored by the Runnemede Chamber of Commerce
16 - Reimagine Runnemede Art Jam 7 - 9 PM
24 - Society for Poets of Southern NJ - 7 PM
DECEMBER
3 - Trail Cleanup in Runnemede Lake Park NOON - 2 PM
16 - Executive Board Meets 9 - 11AM
15 - Reimagine Runnemede Art Jam 7 - 9 PM
23 - Winter Solstice Celebration - Runnemede Labyrinth
29 - Society for Poets of Southern NJ - 7 PM
