{"id":4881,"date":"2020-12-31T09:33:47","date_gmt":"2020-12-31T14:33:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/berriecenter\/?page_id=4881"},"modified":"2026-06-25T16:36:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T20:36:25","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/berriecenter\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"jig1\" class=\"justified-image-grid jig-621e1e93d37b8cf31086cfa58060bb07 jig-preset-1 jig-source-wp-gallery\"><div class=\"jig-clearfix\"><\/div><noscript id=\"jig1-html\" class=\"justified-image-grid-html\" data-lazy-src=\"skiplazyload\" data-src=\"skipunveillazyload\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/berriecenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2013\/07\/adler_theater_hq.jpg\" title=\"adler_theater_hq\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/berriecenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2013\/07\/adler_theater_hq.jpg\" alt=\"Adler Theater\" width=\"184\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Adler Theater<br\/>adler_theater_hq<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/berriecenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2023\/06\/arch-performances_color.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/berriecenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2023\/06\/arch-performances_color.png\" alt=\"Arch Performances Logo\" width=\"370\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Arch Performances Logo<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/berriecenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2013\/07\/sharp_theater_virt_hq.jpg\" title=\"sharp_theater_virt_hq\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/berriecenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2013\/07\/sharp_theater_virt_hq.jpg\" alt=\"Sharp Theater\" width=\"184\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Sharp Theater<br\/>sharp_theater_virt_hq<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/noscript><\/div>\n\n<h2><em>Arch Performances<\/em><br \/>\nMission Statement &amp; Values<\/h2>\n<p>Arch Performances builds opportunities for discovery, learning, and engagement in creative processes, driven by the contemporary, interdisciplinary interpretation of the arts for the purpose of enhancing the human experience and transforming lives.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Values<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Champion creative inquiry and experimentation among artists and audiences alike, connecting them through provocative, diverse, and inspiring productions, programs, and experiences<\/li>\n<li>Organize powerful encounters between visiting artists and diverse elements of the Ramapo community, the greater Mahwah community, statewide, and regional audiences<\/li>\n<li>Support the research, public productions, and in-studio teaching needs of the programs in the Ramapo College School of Contemporary Arts<\/li>\n<li>Support the development of new work by diverse artists at all stages of their careers<\/li>\n<li>Lead interdisciplinary collaborations and other initiatives that integrate artists into creative curricular and co-curricular initiatives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Adopted by RCNJ Cabinet &#8211; October 2020<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Arch Performances Advisory Board<\/h2>\n<p>The Arch Performances Advisory Board exists to aid the Director in realizing the mission of the<br \/>\nSeries by helping to establish priorities, develop and participate in fundraising initiatives, create goals<br \/>\nand execute long-range plans, and evaluate the performance of Arch Performances by engaging in discussions to establish the ongoing philosophy and strategic plan for the future of Arch Performances so that it is well<br \/>\npositioned for long-term growth and development.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Marina Carreria,\u00a0<\/strong>term expires 2028<br \/>\n<b>Bernadette Connors,<\/b> term expires 2028<br \/>\n<strong>Keivon Hemmings,\u00a0<\/strong>term expires 2027<br \/>\n<b>Roberta Saiff, <\/b>term expires 2027<br \/>\n<strong>Karley Berrios<\/strong>, ex officio<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arch Performances Mission Statement &amp; Values Arch Performances builds opportunities for discovery, learning, and engagement in creative processes, driven by the contemporary, interdisciplinary interpretation of the arts for the purpose [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":810,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4881","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v21.5 (Yoast SEO v27.1.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>About Us - Berrie Center for Performing and Visual Arts || Ramapo College of New Jersey<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/berriecenter\/about\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"About Us\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Arch Performances Mission Statement &amp; 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