Delaware Valley Intercollegiate Art Competition April's Gallery Exhibit | |
Opening Reception: April 2, 3-5pm Show open through April 30th
Darlington Arts Center is proud to bring together fresh work from emerging artists of the Delaware Valley, showcasing the current work of local college and university students. Stop by to see this juried exhibition of 2- and 3-dimensional artwork by these talented college students.
Artists exhibiting will include: Dane Bard, Cheyney University Josh Dannin, Kutztown University Shawn Dela Rosa, Kutztown University 3rd Prize Jeff Klinger, Syracuse University Kerrie Mitchener, Bucks County Community College 2nd Prize Sarah Paoletti, West Chester University 1st Prize Michele Papaleo, Kutztown University Cory Roman, Kutztown University Juror's Choice
Gallery hours: Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-4pm
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Mark Register & the Change Coffee House Concert | |
Saturday, April 2 7:30pm Open Mic 8pm Mark Register & the Change $10 general admission
Mark Register & the Change (Mark Register and Brian DiBiagio) formed in August of 2005. They are from the Greater-Philadelphia area, but have been performing nationally and internationally for the last six years. Their sing story-telling melodies are reminiscent of The Barenaked Ladies, Jason Mraz, and Jamie Cullum, but they preserve their love for crooners such as Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis, Jr in their music as well. They have released two CDs (Mark Register & the Change and Live at The Cove) with their third production expected to be released this summer.
Enjoy an informal evening of music, friends and coffee in our candle-lit performance space. Feel free to bring a picnic (byob) to enjoy while listening to an open mic at 7:30pm and Mark Register & the Change at 8pm.
Purchase Tickets Online >
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Meredith Amado Violin Masterclass |
Saturday, April 16, 2-4pm$10 general admission With a Bachelors and Masters degree from The Juilliard School, violinist Meredith Amado has had a distinguished career as performer, educator and administrator. Amado, the former Associate Concertmaster of the Delaware Symphony, has also toured with the St. Louis and Oregon Symphonies.
Amado received her pedagogical training from the prestigious School for Strings in New York, becoming a committed educator who understands the value of early, focused and caring guidance. She has nurtured both beginning students as well as more advanced, mentoring students at St. Louis and Southern Illinois Universities and the Eastern Music Festival. Her love of chamber music gave rise to successful chamber music series in both Missouri and Delaware.
Performing for Amado will be: Clare Choi Preludio from Partita No. 3 by Bach Julia Hacker Allemanda from Partita No. 2 by Bach Jacqeline Wu Concerto No. 1 by Accolay Ivan Yen Hejre Kati by Hubay and other Darlington violin studentsPurchase Tickets Online > |
Community Totem Project: Sharing Session |
Sunday, April 17, 2pm Everyone is Welcome!
Darlington Arts Center is working in partnership with Cheyney University and Totem Rhythms to create a community totem pole to be installed at Darlington this summer. The project calls for members of the community to come together to share stories - stories that will be reflected in the carvings of the totem.
There will be a Sharing Session on April 17 @ 2pm at Darlington Arts Center where we will begin collecting stories and legends about our community that will be reflected in the totem.
SHARE YOUR STORY! Please fill out the form (online here) that we are using to collect stories.
The Totem will be carved and installed May 31-June 4 at Darlington Arts Center.
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| Arts Salute to Spring 2011 |
Sunday, May 1 3-4pm Champagne Preview Reception 4-6pm Arts Salute to Spring
Darlington's annual spring fundraiser will take place this year at Concord County Club. The afternoon will celebrate Spring and the Arts and benefits arts education through Darlington Arts Center and it's outreach programs. New this year will be a special gallery: "100 for $100," which includes 100 works of art all for $100. Items will include quilts, oil paintings, ceramics, jewelry and more! Geri Smith's Brandywine Jazz will provide lively entertainment for the evening along with Darlington student performances. Mark your calendars and call Darlington to reserve your tickets today!
Tickets: 3-4pm Champagne Preview Reception get first dibs on the "100 for $100" gallery! $100, includes Arts Salute to Spring purchase tickets online here 4-6pm Arts Salute to Spring $40 purchase tickets online here
Sponsors for the event include: Turner Construction Nash Wealth Management Group of Janney Montgomery Scott, LLC PECO Press Newspapers of Delaware County Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union Iron Workers Bank
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| Upcoming April Workshops | |
Children's Workshops:
Go Wild! in Drama Workshop Sat, Apr 2, 1:30-3pm for ages 4-7Dancing with Disney Workshops Fri, Apr 8, 7-8pm for ages 3-6 Sat, Apr 9, 3-4pm for ages 3-6
Streetwise Self Defense Workshop Sat, Apr 9, 1:15-2:30pm for ages 7 & up (ages 5-6 if a current student of Freemas & parent registers too)
Art Intensive Mini-Camp, Spring Break Workshop Mon-Wed, Apr 18-20, 9am-4pm for ages 7-12
A Play in a Day! Write & Perform Your Own Play Spring Break Workshop Thurs, Apr 21, 9am-4pm for ages 7-12
Teen & Adult Workshops: Managing Your Weight Workshop Wed, Apr 6, 7-8pm for adults
Streetwise Self Defense Workshop Sat, Apr 9, 1:15-2:30pm for ages 7 & up
Tips for Photographing Your Family Workshop Sat, Apr 9, 1:30-4pm for ages 12+
Portrait & the Figure Workshop Sat, Apr 30, 3:30-6:30pm for adults
Cholesterol & Your Diet Workshop Wed, May 4, 7-8pm for adults
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Summer Arts Camp 2011 Schedule Available! | |
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Employment Opportunities at Darlington Arts Center |
After School AdministratorDarlington is seeking an After School Administrative Intern to work part-time Sept 2011-June 2012. They will be responsible for getting all after-school program students off the school buses, administering snacks, helping with homework and making sure they arrive safely at the appropriate class or lesson. The position will also work in the office, which includes, but is not limited to, providing information and guidance to students and parents, data entry, taking registrations and payments and other administrative procedures. Applicant must have excellent communication skills as well as be comfortable on the telephone and computer. Prior experience supervising children is preferred. Regular work hours are Monday-Friday, 3-5pm. To apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to Angela Scully, Executive Director, at angela@darlingtonarts.org, or 977 Shavertown Road, Garnet Valley, PA 19060.
Summer Arts Education Interns (Music/Art/Dance/Drama) - UnpaidDarlington is seeking summer interns to assist with its Cultural Summer Arts Camps 2011. Interns are needed within each of Darlington's four arts disciplines: music, art, dance and drama. These interns will work directly with a Teaching Artist assisting with set-up and clean-up and helping students with their projects and activities, while gaining valuable classroom experience. Applicants should be available from 8:30am-3:30pm, although actual hours worked will depend on camp enrollment. Camp will run weekly for ten weeks (Monday-Friday), from June 20-August 26. Applicants may apply for any or all weeks, but must be available for the entire week for which they request. Applicants should have a high school diploma and be pursuing a degree in arts education or any of the four arts practiced at Darlington. Interns must have a good attitude, work well with children and be able to work comfortably with a professional Teaching Artist. Applicants will be required to complete a criminal record check. Internships are unpaid; contact us regarding college credit. To apply: Please send a cover letter, specifying the weeks you are available, and resume to Laura Westmoreland at laura@darlingtonarts.org, or 977 Shavertown Road, Garnet Valley, PA 19060.
Summer Camp 2011 Counselors - UnpaidDarlington is seeking volunteer camp counselors to assist with its Cultural Summer Arts Camp 2011 program. Volunteers are needed daily for various tasks, ranging from 8am-5pm: before-care/check-in (8-9:30 am), preschool camp (9:30-noon), snack/lunch help (approximately 10am - 2pm), check-out/after-care (3-5pm). Assistants may stay for as long as they are available each day. Camp will run for ten weeks (Monday-Friday), June 20-Aug 26, each week concentrating on a different region and culture around the world. Volunteers are needed for each week. Volunteers should be at least 13 years of age and comfortable working with younger children and teachers. To apply: Please contact Laura Westmoreland at laura@darlingtonarts.org or 610-358-3632 x121. |
| Faculty Focus |
Art instructor, Annette Alessi, is staying busy this April! Her work will be displayed at: March 25-26: Chadds Ford Elementary School 62nd Annual Art Sale and Show fundraiser March 27: PathWays 4th Annual Charity Art Show & Auction (fundraiser helping vunerable women, children and families move from poverty to self-sufficiency) April 1-29: Fast Frame First Friday Featured Art Exhibit, West Chester
Flute instructor, Tom Meany, will perform a free recital on Wednesday, March 30 at 12:30pm at the Church of the Holy Trinity on Rittenhouse Square. Along with pianist Elizabeth Manus, Tom will perform works by Hoover, Caplet, Griffes, Bozza Hanson and Burton.
Trumpet instructor, Barbara Prugh, performed to a full house with standing room only for her preview performance of "Lady with a Horn" in early March.
Voice instructor, Paula Rivera, is performing two roles in Concert Opera Philadelphia's upcoming double bill. She will be in Suor Angelica and Cavalleria Rusticana on Friday, March 25 in Berwyn and Sunday, March 27 & Saturday, April 1 at the Ethical Society in Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia. Both her kids will have parts in Suor Angelica as well (details below in Student Spotlight).
Piano instructor and singer/songwriter Geri Smith's new song, Save it for Later, reached #1 on the New York Songwriter Circle's "Top Plays in the Last 30 Days" Fire Chart. By reaching #1, Geri earned the "Featured Artist" space on their homepage with a full bio and photos. On March 1st, she also held the top 4 spots on their Choice Chart and 1 month later, Geri still has the top 4 spots as well as #6, #8, #15 & #19! Save it for Later is also in the top 15 of their All Time Chart. Geri will play the New York Songwriter's Circle on June 6th at the Bitter End (on Bleeker Street in NYC). The New York Songwriter's Circle is partners with EMI Label Services and Billboard Music and is the premier networking organization for songwriters. Listen to Geri's music at www.songcirclemusic.com. Darlington is proud to have this accomplished muisician as a member of our Teaching Artists. She will be featured in Darlington's May 21st Coffee House Concert, and our spring fundraiser, Arts Salute to Spring on May 1st. Geri has also been cast as the Queen in a new Rock Opera being filmed this summer in Philly!
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| Student Spotlight | |
Luna Dantagnan, dance student of Weselyk and violin student of Hacker, and her brother, Martin Dantagnan, violin student of Hacker, will have small dramatic roles in Concert Opera Philadelphia's upcoming presentation of Suor Angelica on March 25, 27 and April 1. Martin will be the small angel and Luna will be portraying the Virgin Mary.
Lawrence Lee, piano student of D. Brown, won 2nd place in the Kennett Symphony's Junior Instrumental Competition this February. Congratulations on all your hard work, Lawrence!
Aristocats by the Garnet Valley Elementary School 5th Grade
Congratulations to all the students who are in the play. Good luck with your performance April 8th! Catherine An, art student of Pankratz, is an Alley Cat Jenna Blazier, dance student of Witcosky and Weselyk, is a Goose Lizzie Bourque, dance student of Witcosky, is a Dog Sydney Bules, piano student of Smith, is a Dog Lauren Husain, dance student of Witcosky and piano student of Vairo, is a Goose Becca Iaccarino, dance student of N. Brown, is an Alley Cat Mark Meyer, piano student of Smith, is part of the stage crew Meghan Meyer, dance student of Weselyk, is an Alley Cat Makenna Mink, piano student of Smith and former dance student, is Abigail Alex Minner, karate student of Sensei Freemas, is General Napoleon Elena Murray, violin student of Jewel, is Mad Natalia Orlovsky, dance student of Witcosky, is an Alley Cat Kari Psomas, piano student of Walski, is Toulouse Cayla Pun, piano student of Olsen, is part of the stage crew Clarissa Pun, piano student of Olsen, is part of the ad committee Megan Stratton, piano student of Smith, is part of the stage crew Camryn Toscano, drama student of Jordan and art student of Dempsey, is an Alley Cat Linda Zamrowski, piano student of Walski, is Hep |
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| Upcoming Events | call 610-358-3632 or visit www.darlingtonarts.org for more information
Mar 25, 7pm Darlington Dance Company performs at the Chadds Ford Elementary School 62nd Annual Art Show & Sale
Mar 28-Apr 25, 1-2:30pm Darlington Experience: Dance Session for ages 4-6
Mar 29-May 17 12:45-1:15pm Tiny Tutus Dance for ages 2-3
Apr 1, 7pm Student Music Recital
Apr 2, 1:30-3pm Go Wild! in Drama Workshop for ages 4-7
Apr 2, 3-5pm Delaware Valley Intercollegiate Art Competition Gallery Opening Reception
Apr 2 Mark Register & The Change Coffee House Concert 7:30pm Open Mic 8pm Mark Register & The Change
Apr 3, 11am & 1pm Walski Piano Studio Recitals
Apr 6, 7-8pm Managing Your Weight Workshop for adults
Apr 8, 7-8pm Dancing with Disney Workshop for ages 3-6
Apr 9, 1:15-2:30pm Streetwise Self Defense Workshop for ages 7 & up (ages 5 & 6 only if current Freemas student registering with parent)
Apr 9, 1:30-4pm Tips for Photographing Your Family Workshop for ages 12 & up
Apr 9, 3-4pm Dancing with Disney Workshop for ages 3-6
Apr 16, 2pm Meredith Amado Violin Masterclass
Apr 17, 2pm Community Totem Pole Sharing Session
Apr 18-24 SPRING BREAK CENTER CLOSED
Apr 18-20, 9am-4pm Art Intensive Mini-Camp for ages 7-12
Apr 21, 9am-4pm A Play in a Day: Write & Perform Your Own Play Spring Break Workshop for ages 7-12
Apr 29, 7pm Meany Flute Studio & Muldowney Guitar Studio Recitals
Apr 29, 8pm Kauffman Sax Studio & Benedett Clarinet Studio Recitals
Apr 30, 3:30-6:30pm Portrait & the Figure Workshop for adults
May 1 Arts Salute to Spring Fundraiser with Special "100 for $100" Gallery 3-4pm Champagne Preview Reception 4-6pm Arts Salute to Spring
May 2-23, 10am-noon Adult Art Mornings - Contemporary Crafts for adults
May 2-23, 1-2:30pm Darlington Experience: Drama Session for ages 4-6
May 4, 7-8pm Cholesterol & Your Diet Workshop for adults
May 6, 7pm Student Music Recital
May 7 Beaux Arts Annual Dance Recital Dress Rehearsal & Pictures at GVHS
May 7, 3-5pm Ellen Priest Gallery Opening Reception
May 8, 4pm Beaux Arts Annual Dance Recital at Garnet Valley High School
May 13-20, 5:30-7pm Floral Ceramics Impressions Workshop for teens & adults
May 13, 7:30pm Beaux Arts Annual Honors Music Recital
May 14, 9:10am-3:30pm Bus Trip to the Barnes Foundation Art Gallery reserve your seat today!
May 14, 11am Danielle Paikin Memorial Tree Planting
May 15, Noon-3pm Athena Music Scholarship 2011-12 Auditions
May 15, 3pm Geri Smith Piano Studio Recital
May 17, 9am-4pm Art All Day! Election Day Workshop for ages 7-12
May 20, 7-8pm Dancing with Disney Workshop for ages 3-6
May 21, 2pm Cope Guitar Studio Recital
May 21 Geri Smith Singer/Songwriter Coffee House Concert 7:30pm open mic 8pm Geri Smith
May 22, Noon O'Dea Voice Studio Recital
May 22, 2pm Perniss Violin Studio Recital
May 23 Jordan Drama Class Performances
May 28-30 MEMORIAL DAY CENTER CLOSED
May 31-June 4 Community Totem Project
June 2, 1-2pm Finding a Healthier Lifestyle through Diet Workshop for adults
June 3, 6-7pm "Hands"-On Family Plaques Workshop for families and special friends
June 4, 3-5pm Student & Teaching Artist Gallery Opening Reception
June 5, 2pm Prugh Brass Studio Recital
June 6, 6pm Beauchamp Cello Studio Recital
June 20 SUMMER SEMESTER BEGINS! SUMMER ARTS CAMPS BEGIN
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Support the Arts through |

As United Way Employee Campaigns get underway, we ask you to consider designating Darlington Arts Center for your contribution.
United Way donations help the Darlington Arts Center fulfill its mission of serving the cultural needs of a diverse community by cultivating talent and promoting music, art, dance, theatre and fitness. Your donations support Darlington's on site lessons and classes as well as outreach programs for students in Chester and West Chester.
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 Road Garnet Valley, PA 19060 610-358-3632
Thank you in advance for your support of the arts through the Darlington Arts Center. Your participation is a crucial part of our success.
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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.
Interested? Contact Executive Director Angela Scully at 610-358-3632 x106 or angela@darlingtonarts.org.
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