"Sights and Sounds"  Darlington's Monthly E-Newsletter
April 2011  
 

In This Issue
April 2 - Delaware Valley Intercollegiate Art Competition Gallery Opening
April 2 - Mark Register & the Change Coffee House Concert
April 16 - Meredith Amado Violin Masterclass
April 17 - Community Totem Project - Sharing Session
May 1 - Arts Salute to Spring
Upcoming April Workshops - Self Defense, Spring Break, Ceramics, Nutrition, Preschool & more!
Summer Arts Camp 2011 Schedule
Employment Opportunities at Darlington
After School Administrator; Summer Camp Opportunities
Faculty Focus - Alessi, Meany, Prugh, Rivera & G. Smith
Student Spotlight - Dantagnan, Lee & GVES's 5th Grade Play
 
Delaware Valley Intercollegiate
Art Competition
April's Gallery Exhibit
Opening Reception: April 2, 3-5pm
Show open through April 30th

"Snow Trodden" by PaolettiDarlington 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
Mark Register & the Change
Coffee House Concert
Saturday, April 2
7:30pm  Open Mic      8pm  Mark Register & the Change
$10 general admission

Mark Register & Brian DiBiagioMark 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 >

Meredith Amado
Violin Masterclass
Saturday, April 16, 2-4pm
$10 general admission

Violinst Meredith AmadoWith 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 students


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Community Totem Project:
Sharing Session
Totem PoleSunday, 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.

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

Upcoming April Workshops
Children's Workshops:
Go Wild! in Drama Workshop
                Sat, Apr 2, 1:30-3pm                       for ages 4-7

Dancing 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

Summer Arts Camp 2011
Schedule Available!

Registrations are currently being accepted over the phone, in person or online.

Brochures have been mailed! If you have not received one and would a print copy, please email Rachel at
rachel@darlingtonarts.org.

Summer 2011 Themes:
June 20-24:
   - Arts Around the World (ages 3-7)
   - Art Intensive Camp (ages 8-13)
   - Spanish Camp (ages 5-8)
June 27-July 1:
   - Pioneering the Wild West (ages 3-12)
July 5-8:
   - Home to Philadelphia (ages 3-12)
July 11-15:
   - Aloha, Hawaii (ages 3-12)
July 18-22:
   - Imagined Lands (ages 3-7)
   - Art Intensive Camp (ages 8-13)
July 25-29:
   - Caribbean Culture (ages 3-12)
Aug 1-5:
   - European Arts Adventures (ages 3-12)
Aug 8-12:
   - Ancient Africa (ages 3-12)
Aug 15-19:
   - South American Arts (ages 3-12)
Aug 22-26:
   - Art Intensive Camp (ages 8-13)
   - Shakespeare Under the Sun (ages 9-14)

Employment Opportunities
at Darlington Arts Center
After School Administrator
Darlington 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) - Unpaid

Darlington 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 - Unpaid
Darlington 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!


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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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.

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.