"Sights and Sounds"  Darlington's Monthly E-Newsletter
 
 
In This Issue
New Summer Classes
May 31-June 13 - Five Below Fundraiser
June 6 - Darlington's Faculty & Student Art Gallery
Fall Music Registration for New Students
Save the Date - October Fest Needs Parents
Upcoming June Workshops
Faculty Focus & Student Spotlight
Summer Arts Camp
 
 
Summer Class Catalog
Online Now!
Summer Class and Music Lesson Registrations Being Accepted
 
 
Summer is a great time to try somthing new.  With the shorter schedule and loads of workshops, their will be something that fits into your schedule.
 
 
Some of the new topics are:
 
STOMP! from Broadway
 
Fairy Tale Cooking & Crafts
 
Filmmaking: Digital Storytelling
 
Pilates 
 
En Plein Air Painting
 
 Photography
 
Ballroom Dancing
 
Songwriting
 
Quilting
 
Piano Ensemble Class
 

 

 
 
Five Below Fundraiser for Darlington
10% Donated to Darlington
May 31 - June 13
 
The Five Below store in Concordville, PA will generously donate 10% of their sales from May 31 - June 13 to Darlington.
 
All purchases that are accompanied by this flyer (download a copy here) will be included.
 
Five Below carries school supplies, software, books, electronics, sporting goods, games, tshirts, jewelry, bath & body, candy, snacks and beverages, room decor & storage - all for under $5.
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Darlington's Student & Faculty Art Gallery
Opening Reception
Saturday, June 6, 3-5pm
Show on display June 6 - July
 
Darlington Arts Center's Faculty and Student Art Gallery highlights a wide range of subjects, mediums and ages; from preschooler's drawings to adult's oil paintings, there is something for everyone!
 
The free opening reception on Saturday, June 6th from 3 to 5pm is a chance to meet these diverse and talented artists and enjoy some wine and cheese.
 
Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-9pm; Sat 9am-4pm
Summer Hours: (begin June 22) Mon-Fri 9am-9pm.
 
 
 

 
 
Fall Music Registration
Accepting New Students
into the Fall Music Schedule
 
Darlington is now accepting registrations for all new, as well as current, private music lesson students.  Our teacher's schedules are filling up, so call the registrar, Dawn at 610-358-3632x103 to secure your spot.
 
 
 
October Fest Event
by Darlington's Parents' Committee
Saturday, October 17, 2009
 pumpkin
Darlington's Parents' Committee is planning a Fall Fest for October.  Planned events will include a carved pumpkin contest, costume parade, games and tons of fun!
 
They are looking for parents that would like to help plan this event.  Please contact Angela Scully, angela@darlingtonarts.org to learn more details.
 
  
 
 
 
Upcoming June Workshops
In-Service,  Painting,  Clay,  Dance, Photography... Something For Everyone!
Friday, May 29, 9am-3pm                                 ages 7-12
 
 
Brushing Up
Mon-Fri, June 15-19, 9:30am-noon                  adults
 
Mon-Fri, June 15-19, 1:30-3pm                        adults
 
Mon-Wed, June 15-17, 1:30-3:30pm               ages 9-12
 
Mon-Fri, June 15-19, 3:30-5pm                        ages 7-10
 
Mon-Fri, June 15-19, 3:30-5pm                        ages 7 & up
 
Mon-Fri, June 15-19, 5-6:30pm                        ages 8-12
 
Mon-Wed, June 15-17, 5-7pm                          ages 10-15
 
3 Tues, June 16-30, 5-7pm                         pre-teens & teens
 
Thursday, June 18, 3:30-4:30pm               ages 6-10 (+ adult)
 
Friday, June 19, 7-9pm                                     adults
 
Monday, June 22, 5:30-8pm                             teens & adults
Monday, June 15 (FULL), 5:30-8pm
 
3 Mon & 3 Wed, June 22-July 17, 1:30-3pm     all ages
 
Thurs & Fri, June 25 & 26, 6-8pm                     teens & adults
 
South of the Border Ballroom
 
Paint Out in the Garden
Every Thursday: June 4, 11, 18 &/or 25, 10am-4pm    adults
 
Figure Drawing Open Studio
Every Friday: June 19 &/or 26, 6-8pm              teens & adults
 
 
 
 
Faculty Focus
Student Spotlight
 
Edith Reinhardt, Board President and long-time Advisory Board member, is being honored by the Philadelphia Singers during the Chorus America Convention in Philadelphia on June 11th.
 
 
 
Faculty Focus
Annette Alessi, artist, will be featured in Tyme Gallery's "Night and Day" show opening June 12. The show will be open through Juuly 7th.
 
Paolo Vairo, pianist, will be traveling around Europe again this summer continuing his annual Summer European Tour. 
 
 
 
Student Spotlight
 
Brigid Culloty, voice student of Paula Rivera, is graduating this June and will be attending Catholic University as a Musical Theater Major this fall.
 
Rebecca Czochor, voice student of Paula Rivera, is graduating this June and will be attending American University in the fall.
 
Emily Larkin, Darlington's administrative assistant, after-school program coordinator, and flute student of Eva Fontanez, is graduating this June and will be attending Susquehanna University this fall.  We will all greatly miss her!
 
Katja Hansen
, violin student of Janka Perniss, received the Orchestra and Chorus Award at Unionville Middle School.
 
Andrea Hemmenway, Darlington alum, was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to study music in Greece for the upcoming academic year. She will be living on the island of Crete and spending most of her time under the tutelage of Greek and Turkish music scholar, Ross Daley.
 
Brianna Moses, voice student of Paula Rivera, is graduating this June and will be attending Westminster College as a Music Education Major in the fall.
 
Regina Vianale, violin student of Janka Perniss, was accepted into the Interlochen Summer Arts Camp in Michigan.
 
 

 
International Summer Arts Camp 2009
An Expedition Around the Globe
Darlington's International Summer Arts Camp has been wildly successful at providing students with international awareness while gaining skills in the arts from professionals in the visual arts, music, dance and drama. While students may learn about different cultures in school, this is a unique opportunity for them to enhance their knowledge of these cultures through the arts.
 
 
Camp Fast Facts:
  - ages 3-12
  - full and half day options with before & after care available
  - all instructors are professionals in their fields
  - small group size ensures individualized attention
  - enroll for 1 week or all 9

 
 
 
Leadership at the Darlington Arts Center
Serving on our Board of Directors and Board Committees is a meaningful way to get involved with the Darlington Arts Center. We're looking for energetic people with an interest in sharing their legal, financial, public relations and marketing expertise. Our Board meets every other month.  Board Committees typically meet in months where the Board does not. Board members participate in activities of the full Board and sit on at least one Board Committee.
 
Interested? Contact Angela Scully at 610-358-3632 x106 or angela@darlingtonarts.org.
 
 
 
Support the Arts Through United Way!
Contributions to Darlington Arts Center can now be made through your local United Way Employee Campaign where you work.
 
The Darlington Arts Center can be selected through the United Ways of:
     State of DE (#8416)
     Southeastern PA (#4131)
 
Specify Darlington's information or choice number on the Donor Choice Pledge Form.
     Darlington Arts Center
     EIN: 23-2081984
     977 Shavertown Road
     Garnet Valley PA 19061
     610-358-3632
 
Thank you in advance for your support of the arts through the Darlington Arts Center!
 
 
 
Donate Now!
 
 
Upcoming Events
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 9, 7pm
Annual Dance Recital
at Sun Valley High School
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
June 22
Summer Lessons, Classes & Camp Begins
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 25
10am-4pm
Paint Out in the Garden! Workshop
for adults
(offered each Thursday)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
Outdoor Photography Workshop
for teens & adults
 
 
 
 
July 23, 10am-4pm
Paint Out in the Garden! Workshop
for adults
(offered each Thursday)
 
 
 
 
July 27-30
Second Session Art Classes Begin
 
 
 
  
July 30 10am-4pm
Paint Out in the Garden! Workshop
for adults
(offered each Thursday)
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
Aug 6, 10am-4pm
Paint Out in the Garden! Workshop
for adults
(offered each Thursday)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 20 10am-4pm
Paint Out in the Garden! Workshop
for adults
(offered each Thursday)
 
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