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In This Issue
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June 5 - Spring Art Market
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June 5 - Student & Teaching Artist Gallery Opening
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June Workshops Art, Acting, Yoga, Music Workshop Week: June 14-18
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Win an Original Kuerner Watercolor
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Faculty Focus Jordan, Kauffman, Nielsen, Rivera, SchmittFond Farewell Casarotti, Fontanez, Madeja, Merritt, Sato Warm Welcome Loewy, Prugh, Olsen
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Student Spotlight Dantagnan, Dickheiser Congrats Grads! Campbell, Gaesser, Germer, Johnson, Pearson, Petrucci, Snyder
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Darlington's Summer Class Catalog Online
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Summer Guest Artist-In-Residences Adult Drawing & Painting
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Spring Art Market | |
Saturday, June 5, 3-5pm
 In conjunction with the semi-annual Student & Teaching Artist opening reception, Darlington is hosting an afternoon marketplace of original unframed art. Stroll through Darlington's property and enjoy the nice weather (or stroll though our dance studio if it's not-so-nice-weather) and browse a variety of art and purchase something special to decorate your walls. This is the time to pick up local artists' work at affordable prices! A wide variety of ceramics, sculpture, paintings, prints and photographs will be available. |
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Student & Teaching Artists Gallery |
Opening Reception Saturday, June 5, 3-5pm Show Open through June 28
Deja's Mug
created in Clay Sculpture class  |
Darlington's semi-annual Student & Teaching Artist Gallery is a time for art students of all ages to show off their talents and art they have been working so hard on in classes this semester.
From preschooler's sculptures to children's sculpture to adult's paintings there will be a wide variety of art on display.
Stop by the opening reception to meet the artists and view their wonderful artwork.
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Upcoming June Workshops |
Mini Monsters Tues, June 1, 4-5pm ages 7-12
it's a Bird... it's a Plane... it's Art!
Mon, June 7, 4-5:30pm ages 7-12
Plein Air for Kids Tues, June 8, 4-5pm ages 7-12
Drawing with Pastels Wed, June 9, 4-5pm ages 7-12
Art and Poetry Thurs, June 10, 4-5pm ages 7-12
Bead Mosaics Fri, June 11, 4-5pm ages 7-12
Piano Duets & Ensembles - Ses I
3 Mon & 3 Tues, June 21-July 6, 1:30-3pm pianists
Kid's Photography Thurs, June 24, 6-8pm ages 7-12
Trumpeting the Right Way
Mon-Thurs, June 28-July 1, 10am-12:30pm ages 10 & up |
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Workshop Week: June 14 - 18 |
Papier-Mache Masks & Monsters
Mon-Fri, June 14-18, 4-5:30pm ages 7-10
Art Can Be Science
Mon-Fri, June 14-18, 5:30-6:30pm ages 7 & up
Papermaking Mon-Fri, June 14-18, 6:30-7:30pm ages 8 & up
Acting for the Camera
Mon, Wed & Fri; June 14, 16 & 18; 4-5:30pm ages 9-14
Playwriting
Mon, Wed & Fri; June 14, 16 & 18; 5:30-6:30pm ages 10-18
Acting for Fun
Mon, Wed & Fri; June 14, 16 & 18; 6:30-8:30pm adults
Origami & Kirigami Tues, June 15, 4-5:30pm ages 7-10
Watercolor Painting Tues, June 15, 5:30-7pm ages 9-12
Parent & Me Yoga Wed, June 16, 4:30-5:30pm ages 6-10+adult
Intro to Yoga Wed, June 16, 6-7pm adults
Gentle Yoga & Deep Relaxation
Wed, June 16, 7-8pm adults
Sculpting with Wire Thurs, June 17, 4-5:30pm ages 6-10
Drawing for Pre-Teens Thurs, June 17, 5:30-7pm ages 7-10
Get the Most Out of Your Digital Camera
Thurs, June 17, 5:30-8pm teens & adults
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Win Karl J. Kuerner's Framed Original
Watercolor Hornet's Nest |
Being Raffled at Darlington!
Hornet's Nest, watercolor
32.5" x 36.5" (framed)  |
You could WIN this large original watercolor with a simple raffle ticket!
Tickets are on sale now in the main office (only $25 per chance).
There will be only 300 tickets sold so your odds of winning are really good!
The winner will be drawn this Fall, but don't delay in buying your tickets since they will go fast.
The painting is hanging across from the office for you to see in person.
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Faculty Focus |
Pat Jordan, drama instructor, has been busy as usual!
Five Plays for Tweens and Teens (written by Pat) have been released as individual scripts by Players Press.
Pat will be appearing as Mary Todd Lincoln in Michigan for the Smithsonian's Teaching American History program, and as Louisa May Alcott at the Lewes, DE Chautauqua, both in June. Last month, she presented the life of Amelia Earhart for Marple Library, and appeared at George Washington's Mount Vernon as Ann Pamela Cunningham, the woman who saved Mount Vernon.
Ryan Kauffman, saxophone instructor, was the focus of an article on allaboutjazz.com recently - Take Five with Ryan Kauffman. "What is not to like about a throaty tenor saxophone with a big aggressive sound, a full voiced soprano saxophone or a hauntingly velvety flute?" -Craig W. Hurst
Olga Nielsen, art instructor, is participating in the Artists' House Gallery's New Faces exhibit June 2-27. Meet the artists on June 4, 5-8:30pm (First Friday) and June 6, 1-4pm (reception with live music).
Rivera as the Witch in Hansel & Gretel |
Paula Rivera, voice instructor, has started a new opera company, Children's Opera Box, that brings abridged versions of mainstream operas to children and schools. Their first performance was Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel on May 11 at Dobson Elementary School in Manayunk, and proved to be a huge success! Paula is the founder and artistic director of the company, and performed the role of the Witch in their first performance.
Pat Schmitt, yoga instructor, just reached a milestone in her own training becoming certified as an ERYT500/T500, meaning she is able to train others as yoga instructors as well as issue continuing education credits for current teachers.
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A Fond Farewell |
Darlington is sad to announce some of our very talented instructors are leaving to continue to pursue their education and careers.
Joao Paulo Casarotti, piano instructor, will become a doctoral canidate and is moving to Louisianna.
Eva Fontanez, flute instructor, is beginning law school this fall.
Tom Madeja, trumpet instructor, is moving to Chicago.
Maria Merritt, art instructor, will be teaching art full-time in private schools and completing her DE teaching certificate.
Harue Sato, piano instructor, is scaling back her teaching schedule. |
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A Warm Welcome |
Darlington is pleased to announce these talented musicians will be joining our group of distinguished instructors!
Susanna Loewy, flute instructor, has a Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance from the Mason Gross School of the Arts of Rutgers University; a Master of Music in Performance and a Bachelors of Music, both from the Cleveland Institute of Music. She has taught with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Rutgers University and University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
Barbara Prugh, trumpet instructor, is returning to Darlington after taking several years off to pursue her performing career. She has a Masters of Music from Eastman School of Music and a Bachelors of Music in Music Education from the University of Delaware. She has performed with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Delaware Symphony, Opera Delaware, Orchestra 2001, Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia and Reading Symphony.
Ethel Olsen, piano and theory instructor, is a Suzuki trained instructor with nearly four decades experience teaching piano and theory in the Delaware Valley. She has a degree from Edison State College with undergraduate work in applied piano and pedagogy at Westminster Choir College, Rowan University, Boston University, and Westmister College. |
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Student Spotlight | |
Luna Dantagnan, dance student of Henderson and violin student of Hacker, will be performing in Philadelphia Dance Theatre's Midsummer Night's Dream in two performances on June 5.
Luna and her brother, Martin Dantagnan, also a violin student of Hacker, recently performed in Children's Opera Box's premiere performance, Hansel and Gretel, as Gingerbread Children (more details above under Faculty Focus)
Geoff Dickheiser, drama student of Jordan, recently performed in George Bernard Shaw's An Ideal Husband at Delaware County Community College.
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Congratulations Graduates! |
We wish all our students luck with their future endeavors! Don't forget to stop by to visit and keep us in the loop with all your accomplishments.
Jennifer Campbell, piano and composition student of D. Brown and art student of Kuerner, will be attending the Peabody Conservatory of John Hopkins University on a scholarship
Jamie Gaesser, Darlington's After-School Coordinator and Admin Assistant, will be attending Buffalo State College this Fall.
Molly Germer, violin student of Ahramjian, will be attending the Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester.
Caylor Johnson, dance student, will be attending Penn State this fall.
Beth Pearson, voice student of O'Dea, will be attending Elizabethtown College this fall and has received both a merit and musical scholarship.
Anna Petrucci, dance student, will be attending West Chester University this fall.
Kelly Snyder, voice student of O'Dea, will be attending Indian University of Pennsylvania pursuing nursing and music.
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Darlington's Summer Course Catalog! | |
Registrations Being Accepted
Choose from over 200 exciting offerings:
- Art Intensive Camp
- Art Can Be Science
- Photography
- Playwriting
- Yoga
- Cardio Dance
- Ballroom
- Children's Chinese Chorus
- Spanish Through Music
- Musical Theater
- Become an Historical Interpreter - Tiny Tutus
- Lyrical Dance
- Storybook Cooking & Crafts
...and many, many, many more!!
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Adult Drawing and Painting
Summer 2010 Guest Artists-In-Residences | |
Karl J. Kuerner will be taking a sabbatical for the Summer 2010 semester. However, we have worked with him to select special "Guest Artist-In-Residence" instructors for this summer. Each artist has a unique style and talent, and is an accomplished artist and instructor. We all encourage you to take advantage of this unique opportunity. Bios and examples of their work can be found in the main office.
Summer 2010 Schedule:
Mondays 5-7pm Jane James watercolors
Mondays 7:15-9:15pm Jane James watercolors
Tuesdays 7:15-9:15pm Olga Nielsen portrait/figure in pastel/oil
Wednesdays 5-7pm Donna Cusano oils, acrylics
Wednesdays 7:15-9:15pm Donna Cusano oils, acrylics
Thursdays 5-7pm Jane James pastels
Thursdays 7:15-9:15pm Annette Alessi pastels
Fridays 10am-Noon Donna Cusano oil, acrylic, pastels
Fridays 12:15-2:15pm Donna Cusano oil, acrylic, pastels
Fridays 2:30-4:30pm Donna Cusano oil, acrylic, pastels
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Leadership at the Darlington Arts Center |
Serving on our Board of Directors and the 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.
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Support the Arts Through United Way | |
Contributions to Darlington Arts Center can 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 Rd
Garnet Valley, PA 19060
610-358-3632
Thank you in advance for your support of the arts through the Darlington Arts Center! |
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As a creative and community hub Darlington is a place to learn new skills, de-stress with yoga or art, or introduce your child to new worlds through music, drama or the multi-cultural Summer Arts Camp.
Your donation to Darlington will be gratefully received and wisely used.
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| Upcoming Events | |
call 610-358-3632 for more information
May 29 - 31
Memorial Day Weekend
CENTER CLOSED
June 1, 4-5pm
Mini Monsters Workshop
ages 7-12
June 4
Father's Day Clay Workshops
ages 6-10, 5-6pm
ages 11+, 6-7:30pm
June 4, 7pm
Cope Studio Recital
(guitar)
June 5, 3-5pm Spring Art Market
June 5, 3-5pm
Teaching Artists & Students Gallery Opening Reception
June 6, 10am-5pm
Dance Picture Day
June 6, 5pm
Perniss Studio Recital
(violin)
June 7, 3-9pm
Dance Recital Dress Rehearsal
June 7, 4-5:30pm
it's a Bird... it's a Plane... it's Art!
ages 7-12
June 8, 4-5pm
Plein Air for Kids Workshop
ages 7-12
June 8, 7pm
Beaux Arts Dance Recital
June 9, 4-5pm
Drawing with Pastels Workshop
ages 7-12
June 9, 6pm
Madeja Studio Recital
(trumpet)
June 10, 4-5pm
Art and Poetry Workshop
ages 7-12
June 11, 4-5pm
Bead Mosaics Workshop
ages 7-12
June 12, 4pm
Casarotti Studio Recital
(piano)
June 14-18
Workshop Week
June 14-18, 4-5:30pm
Papier-Mache Masks & Monsters Workshop
ages 7-10
June 14-18, 5:30-6:30pm
Art Can Be Science Workshop
ages 7+
June 14-18, 6:30-7:30pm
Papermaking Workshop
ages 8+
June 14, 16 & 18
4-5:30pm
Acting for the Camera Workshop
ages 9-14
June 14, 16 & 18
5:30-6:30pm
Playwriting Workshop
ages 10-18
June 14, 16 & 18
6:30-8:30pm
Acting for Fun Workshop
adults
June 15, 4-5:30pm
Origami & Kirigami Workshop
ages 7-10
June 15, 5:30-7pm
Watercolor Painting Workshop
ages 9-12
June 16, 4:30-5:30pm
Parent & Me Yoga Workshop
ages 6-10+adult
June 16, 6-7pm
Intro to Yoga Workshop
adults
June 16, 7-8pm
Gentle Yoga & Deep Relaxation Workshop
adults
June 17, 4-5:30pm
Sculpting with Wire Workshop
ages 6-10
June 17, 5:30-7pm
Drawing for Pre-Teens Workshop
ages 9-12
June 17, 5:30-8pm
Get the Most Out of Your Digital Camera Workshop
teens & adults
June 21
Summer Arts Camp and Summer Classes Begin
June 21-25
Peace & Music:
Woodstock, NY
Summer Arts Camp
ages 3-16
June 24, 6-8pm
Kid's Photography Workshop
ages 7-12
June 24-July 15, 7-9pm
Bugler's Holiday
teens & adults
June 28-July 1, 10am-Noon
Trumpeting the Right Way
ages 10+
June 28-July 2
Colonial New England
Summer Arts Camp
ages 3-12
July 5-9
Red Rock Country & the Great Southwest
Summer Arts Camp
ages 3-12
July 8, Noon-4pm
Photography Field Day
teens & adults
July 12-16
Hiking the Appalachian Trail
Summer Arts Camp
ages 3-12
July 16, 5-5:45pm
Dancing with Disney Workshop
ages 3-6
July 19-23
New York, New York
Summer Arts Camp
ages 3-12
July 23 & 30, 3:30-5pm
Recycled Art Workshop
ages 7-10
July 23, 5-5:45pm
Dancing with Disney Workshop
ages 3-6
July 23 & 30, 5:30-8:30pm
Clay Luminaries Workshop
teens & adults
July 26-30
Southern Heritage
Summer Arts Camp
ages 3-12
July 29, 5:30-8pm
Digital Photo Specialties (Panoramas, HDR) Workshop
teens & adults
August 2-6
The Windy City of Chicago
Summer Arts Camp
ages 3-12
August 6, 3:30-4:15pm
Dancing with Disney Workshop
ages 3-6
August 6, 5-6:30pm
Ballroom Workshop: Swing & Foxtrot
adults
August 6, 6:30-7:30pm
Kids Ballroom Workshop: Swing & Foxtrot
ages 8-13
August 9-12
9:30-11:30am
Storyook Cooking & Crafts
ages 4-6
August 9-12, 12:30-3pm
Kitchen Creations
ages 6-8
August 9-13
The Jazzy Style of New Orleans
Summer Arts Camp
ages 3-12
August 13, 3:30-4:15pm
Dancing with Disney Workshop
ages 3-6
August 13, 5-6:30pm
Ballroom Workshop: Salsa & Rumba
adults
August 13, 6:30-7:30pm
Kids Ballroom Workshop: Salsa & Rumba
ages 8-13
August 16-19
9:30am-Noon
Creating with Nature
ages 6-10
August 16-20
Cruising the Pacific Coast Highway
Summer Arts Camp
ages 3-12
August 17 & 19
T-Shirt Transformations Workshop
ages 7-11
August 20, 3:30-4:15pm
Dancing with Disney Workshop
ages 3-6
August 20 & 27
3:30-5pm
Papier-Mache Animals Workshop
ages 7-10
August 20, 5-6:30pm
Ballroom Workshop: Merengue & Tango
adults
August 20 & 27
5:30-8:30pm
Handbuilt Mugs Workshop
teens & adults
August 20, 6:30-7:30pm
Kids Ballroom Workshop: Merengue & Tango
ages 8-13
August 23-27
Dance Boot Camp
ages 7-13
August 23-27
Art Intensive Camp
ages 7-13
August 23-27
Strings Camp
ages 8-12
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