"Sights and Sounds"  Darlington's Monthly E-Newsletter
July 2010  
 
 
In This Issue
July 3 - Magdelena Kraus Gallery Opening
July Workshops   Clay, Dancing, Photography, Music
Win an Original Kuerner Watercolor
Faculty Focus   Pat Jordan at the Phila Int'l Film Festival
Student Spotlight   Dickheiser, Penhollow
Darlington's Summer Class Catalog Online
 
Magdalena Kraus
"ART SPEAKS"
Opening Reception: Saturday, July 3, 3-5pm 
Show Open through July 29
 
"The Violinist" by Kraus
"The Violinist" by Kraus
Magdalena Kraus's art successfully captures the emotional atmosphere of the subject matter frozen in time. This ability evokes a sensitivity to the beauty of nature and appreciation of every day life when viewing her work.
 
Come out and meet Magdalena and view her work at the free opening reception Saturday, July 3rd from 3 - 5 pm. The art will be on exhibit through Thursday, July 29th.
 
Upcoming July Workshops
Photography Field Day
                                         Thurs, July 8, Noon-4pm      teens & adults
 
Piano Duets and Ensembles - Session 2
                            Mon & Tues, July 12-27, 1:30-3pm     int & adv pianists
 
Dancing with Disney     Fri, July 16, 5-5:45pm         ages 3-6
 
Recycled Art             2 Fri, July 23 & 30, 3:30-5pm     ages 7-10
 
Dancing with Disney     Fri, July 23, 5-5:45pm         ages 3-6
 
Clay Luminaries    2 Fri, July 23 & 30, 5:30-8:30pm   teens & adults
 
Digital Photo Specialties:   Panoramas & HDR
                                          Thurs, July 29, 5:30-8pm    teens & adults
 
Dancing with Disney     Fri, Aug 6, 3:30-4:15pm      ages 3-6
 
Ballroom - Swing & Foxtrot
                                          Fri, Aug 6, 5-6:30pm          adults
 
Kid's Ballroom - Swing & Foxtrot
                                          Fri, Aug 6, 6:30-7:30pm     ages 8-13
 
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)
Kuerner's "Hornet's Nest"
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.
 
 
Faculty Focus
Pat Jordan, drama instructor, has great news! If Walls Could Talk: The Story of Laurel Hill Mansion, a documentary which Pat wrote and directed, was screened as part of the Philadelphia International Film Festival last week.
If Walls Could Talk was submitted to the festival under the auspices of Women for Greater Philadelphia, the organization which was the inspiration for the documentary. It was chosen for the honor of the Pennsylvania AARP Seniors and Youth Day time slot and screened at WHYY-TV.
 
Student Spotlight
Geoffrey Dickheiser, long-time private drama student, will be transferring to Millersville University this Fall and is excited to join their theatre productions.
 
Congratulations Graduates!
We missed one of our graduating Seniors in June's Student
Spotlight, but wish her luck in college! Don't forget to stop by to visit and keep us in the loop with all your accomplishments.
 
Samantha Penhollow, voice student of Rivera, will be attending Eastern University this fall and will pursue a Nursing major.
 
Darlington's Summer Course Catalog!
It's Not Too Late to Register
 
 
Choose from over 200 exciting offerings:
    - Art Intensive Camp
    - Dance Boot Camp
    - Photography
    - Hip Hop
    - Yoga
    - Cardio Dance
    - Ballroom
    - Children's Chinese Chorus
    - Spanish Through Music
    - Lyrical Dance
    - Storybook Cooking & Crafts
...and many, many, many more!!
 
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.
 
Interested? Contact Executive Director Angela Scully at 610-358-3632 x106 or angela@darlingtonarts.org.
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!
Donate Now!
 
Upcoming Events
call 610-358-3632 or visit www.darlingtonarts.org for more information
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
August 7, 4-8pm
"recent works"
Gallery Opening

featuring
Ermigiotti
Parkhouse
Stoltz
Westmoreland
 open through Aug 31
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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