| Music Lesson Pre-Registration for 2011-2012 | Current Students Keeping Your Current Day & Time
Must Pre-Register May 2 - 13
Current students who wish to maintain their current lesson time for the 2011-2012 Academic Year will need to pre-register between May 2-13.
Time Slots Will NOT be Held After MAY 13
Current Students Changing your Current Day & Time
Must Pre-Register May 16 - 20
Current students who wish to change their lesson time for the 2011-2012 Academic Year may request a new day/time between May 16-20.
All New Students Are Welcome to Pre-Register Any Time After May 23rd
New students for the 2011-2012 Academic Year may pre-register on May 23.
 All Pre-Registrations may be completed in person or over the phone: 610-358-3632 x103.
Time slots will only be guaranteed with payment of the non-refundable, 2011-2012 Annual Family Registration Fee ($65). Private lesson tuition payments are due by September 1.
Opportunities for Discounted Tuition 2011-2012
- Lessons scheduled on Saturday or Sunday will receive a 2% discount on tuition.
- Tuition paid in full for the Academic Year (by September 1, 2011) will receive a 2% discount on tuition.
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Ellen Priest:
New Jazz Paintings on Paper:
Freddie Hubbard's 'Up Jumped Spring'
May's Gallery Exhibit | |
Opening Reception: May 7, 3-5pm
Show open through May 27th
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Darlington is proud to present the new work of renowned abstract painter Ellen Priest. Her paintings are constructed from superimposed layers of paper -- the back layer opaque watercolor paper, the front layers translucent vellum, each with drawing, color and collage, creating a feeling of movement.
Ellen has used jazz music as the subject for her layered, collage paintings for over 20 years. This is the first exhibition of her recently completed works in a new series based on Freddie Hubbard's 'Up Jumped Spring.'
Gallery hours: Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-4pm
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AnnaBeauDesigns Jewelry
May's Gallery Case |
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Great Mother's Day Presents!
Every piece by AnnaBeauDesigns is hand made in Philadelphia by Anna Thompson. She uses traditional fabrication techniques to create designs incorporating sterling silver, vintage brass findings and semi-precious stones.
Stop by to check out all these great pieces!
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-4pm
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| Bus Trip to the Barnes Foundation |
Saturday, May 14
Bus leaves Darlington at 9:10am
& returns to Darlington approx. 3:30pm
This may be your last chance to see the renowned art collection of Dr. Albert Barnes in its original location before its move to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Center City Philadelphia in 2012 (the gallery will close in July 2011).
Experience this magnificent collection with no hassle! Included in the trip will be:
- round trip bus transportation to the Barnes Foundation Art Gallery
- admission & self-guided tours of the Barnes grounds and gallery of over 1,500 works, including masterpieces by Cezanne, Matisse, Renoir, Seurat, Modiglinai, Picasso, Monet and many others
Only a few seats are left on the bus -- reserve yours today!
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Marlayna Locklear
Modern Dance Master Class |
Tuesday, May 24, 6:30-8:30pm
Intermediate and Advanced Students of All Dance Styles,
ages 11 & up (minimum 2 years of dance recommended)
 Free for 2010-11 Darlington Dancers
$15 non-Darlington students
Come dance with Marlayna! Explore what your body is capable of in this fun, high energy, athletic class based on the Horton technique! Bring plenty of water and prepare for a work-out.
Marlayna Locklear is currently a member of the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company. She graduated from Milwaukee High School of the Arts and University of the Arts In Philadelphia with a BFA in dance. Marlayna was one of the founding members of The Milwaukee Dance Connection and has danced with Eleone Dance Theatre, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble, Dallas Black Dance Theatre II, Lula Washington Dance Theatre and DCDC. She also has worked with dancers from SYTYCD and members of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Momix, Martha Graham Company, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Milwaukee Ballet, Deka dance, Philadanco and Koresh.
Pre-Registration Required due to Limited Number of Spaces
call 610-358-3632 to reserve your spot |
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Geri Smith
Coffee House Concert | |
Saturday, May 21
7:30pm Open Mic 8pm Geri Smith
$10 general admission
Singer/Songwriter Geri Smith returns to Darlington's Coffee House Series this May. Geri performs regularly throughout the area, from Virginia to New York City. She has received acclaim for her 2 solo CDs and a co-written children's album. An award-winning songwriter, her music has appeared in commercials, films, and compilations.
Enjoy an informal evening of music, friends and coffee. Feel free to bring a picnic (byob) to enjoy while listening to an open mic at 7:30pm and Geri Smith at 8pm.
Purchase Tickets Online >
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Community Totem Project:
Creation & Installation |
Tuesday-Saturday, May 31-June 4
Everyone is Welcome!
Darlington is working with Cheyney University of Pennsylvania and Totem Rhythms to create a community totem pole. Totem Rhythms is an internationally recognized project fostering Native American cultural roots and heritage. This totem will reflect stories of peoples and groups in our community.
Tuesday, May 31 will be a "Talking Circle" facilitated by Native Americans from Totem Rhythms. This is an opportunity to bring friends and neighbors together to share the stories of how they came to the area and feelings about living in Garnet Valley. Please come and join us at noon Tuesday, May 31st!
Help with the creation of the Totem as well! Carving and Painting the Totem will occur under a tent on the Darlington grounds during the daylight hours (9am-6pm) Wednesday-Friday, June 1-3.
Join us on Saturday, June 4, 2-5pm for a celebration as the Totem is installed on the grounds of Darlington!
Stop by to Make Your Mark!
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| Upcoming May Workshops | |
Children's Workshops:
Streetwise Self Defense Workshop Sat, May 7, 1:15-2:30pm for ages 7 & up
(ages 5-6 if a current student of Freemas & parent registers too)Art All Day Workshop - Election Day Tues, May 17, 9am-4pm for ages 7-12Dancing with Disney Workshop Fri, May 20, 7-8pm for ages 3-6"Hands"-On Family Plaques Workshop Fri, June 3, 6-7pm for families (ages 5 & up)Teen & Adult Workshops: Floral Impressions Ceramics Workshop 2 Fri, May 13 & 20, 5;30-7pm for teens & adultsVinyasa Flow Yoga Workshop Wed, June 1, 9-10:15am for adultsFinding a Healthier Lifestyle through Diet Workshop Thurs, June 2, 1-2pm for adults |
| Summer Schedules Announced! | Darlington is pleased to announce our Full Summer 2011 Schedule is now available!
Catalogs are in the mail. If you would like to confirm you will be receiving one, please email Rachel at rachel@darlingtonarts.org.
Summer Camp information can be found online two-ways:
- download the summer camp pdf >
- review the schedule and register online >
Summer Classes & Workshops can be found online two-ways:
- download the summer catalog pdf >
- review the schedule and register online >
Don't forget to register for your Summer Music Lessons! Lesson times and days are flexible to work around all your summer plans. Contact our Registrar, Dawn Stevens, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm to register. 610-358-3632x103 or dawn@darlingtonarts.org.
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Employment Opportunities
at Darlington Arts Center |
After School AdministratorDarlington is seeking an After School Administrator 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.
for more information>
Summer Arts Education Interns
(Music/Art/Dance/Drama) - UnpaidDarlington is seeking summer interns to assist with its 2011 Cultural Summer Arts Camps. Interns are needed within each of Darlington's four arts disciplines: music, art, dance and drama. Interns work directly with a Teaching Artist assisting with set-up and clean-up and helping students with their projects and activities.
for more information>
Summer Camp 2011 Counselors - UnpaidDarlington is seeking volunteer camp counselors to assist with its 2011 Cultural Summer Arts Camps. Counselors 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.
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| Faculty Focus |
 | | Pat Jordan as Mary Brackett Willcox. |
Drama instructor, Pat Jordan, is proud to help celebrate the Sesquicentennial of the Civil War!
She portrayed Mary Todd Lincoln at the Monmouth County Sesquicentennial Commemorative kickoff in a new play, The Belle and the Backwoodsman, as well as at their outdoor event.
In Apil she portrayed Mary Brackett Willcox as part of the Hamanassett Civil War event in Glen Mills.
She also gave a speech for Greater Philadelphia, Montgomery, Delaware and Chester County women who served behind-the-scenes as nurses in ladies' aid societies in support of Civil War soldiers.
In addition to all the performing and teaching Pat does, she had the next volume of her plays published by Players Press. The work entitled Every Teacher's Friend, Classroom Plays: Mother Goose Plays ages 5-7 is the 4th volume in the series of Pat's original scripts. You can purchase it on Amazon or through the publisher.
Adult Drawing & Painting instructor, Karl J. Kuerner, has written and illustrated a children's book "Ike at Night" that has been published by Cedar Tree Publications. Karl will be at the Wilmington Flower Market signing the book on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 5, 6 & 7th.
Flute instructor, Tom Meany, was a guest on Creatively Speaking on WRTI on April 23rd. He discussed his career and work with the Flute Society of Greater Philadelphia.
Guitar instructor, Micah Muldowney, wrote an article, "The Optimum Muscle and Tendon Extension for Guitarists," that was published in Soundboard Magazine (the official magazine of the Guitar Foundation of America) in their 4th quarter 2010 issue.
 | | Olga Nielsen with her finished bronze statue of Saint Leonie Aviat. |
The life-size bronze statue of Saint Leonie Aviat that art instructor Olga Nielsen has been working on for several months was delivered to and installed in Saint Bernadette of Lourdes Church, Drexel Hill in April. The dedication ceremony and reception will be held on May 14 at 4:30pm where Cardinal Rigali will bless the statue.
Drawing & Painting instructor, Karla Pankratz, participated in the Fairmount Arts Crawl this April opening up her art studio for guests to tour.
Piano instructor and singer/songwriter Geri Smith's new group, Brandywine Jazz, performed at our spring fundraiser, Arts Salute to Spring Sunday, May 1st as well as the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's Party in the Garden on May 4th. Geri will also be featured in Darlington's May 21st Coffee House Concert.
Piano instructor Paolo Vairo's annual summer European concert tour will take him through Russia, Warsaw, Munich, Austria and across Italy - Verona, Malcesine, Tuscany and Lake Como this summer.
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| Student Spotlight | |
Jacqueline Wu, violin student of Ahramjian, received Honorable Mention in the Kennett Symphony's Junior Instrumental Competition this February. Congratulations on all your hard work, Jacqueline!
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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
977 Shavertown Road EIN: 23-2081984
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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| Upcoming Events | call 610-358-3632 or visit www.darlingtonarts.org for more information
May 2-14
Pre-Registration for 2011-2012 Music Lessons
open to Currently enrolled students keeping their same time
May 2-23, 1-2:30pm
Darlington Experience: Drama Session
for ages 4-6
May 6, 7pm
Student Music Recital
May 7
Beaux Arts Annual Dance Recital
Dress Rehearsal & Pictures
at GVHS
May 7, 1:15-2:30pm
Streetwise Self Defense Workshop
for ages 7 & up (current Freemas students age 5-7 welcome)
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
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 14
Chester Youth Theater Arts Program Spring Performance
at Toby Farm Elementary School
May 15, Noon-3pm
Athena Music Scholarship 2011-12 Auditions
May 15, 3:15pm
Geri Smith Piano Studio Recital
May 16-21
Pre-Registration for 2011-2012 Music Lessons
open to Currently enrolled students Changing their day/time
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, 4pm
Chang Piano Studio Recital
May 21, 5:30pm
Reis Piano 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
Pre-Registration for 2011-2012 Music Lessons
open to All New students
May 23
Jordan Drama Class Performances
May 24, 6:30-8:30pm
Marlayna Locklear
Modern Dance Master Class
for intermediate & advanced dancers of all styles
free for 2010-11 Darlington Dancers
$15 for non-Darlington dancers
May 28-30
MEMORIAL DAY
CENTER CLOSED
May 31-June 4
Community Totem Project
June 1, 9-10:15am
Vinyasa Flow Yoga Workshop
for adults
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, 2pm
Prugh Brass Studio Recital
June 4, 3-5pm
Student & Teaching Artist Gallery Opening Reception
June 6, 6pm
Beauchamp Cello Studio Recital
June 7-9, 5-6:30pm
Acting for the Camera Workshop
for ages 9-14
June 7-9, 6:30-8:30pm
Musical Theater Showcase for Teens Workshop
for ages 12-17
June 8, 9-10:15am
Gentle Yoga & Deep Relaxation Workshop
for adults
June 10, 7-9pm
Adult Acting Workshop
June 13, 7-9pm
Photographic Compositions & Techniques Workshop
for teens & adults
June 16*, Noon-4pm
Photography Field Day
for teens & adults
*rain date: Friday, June 17th
June 16-July 14, 6-9pm
The Art of Stained Glass
for adults
June 17, 10am-3pm
The Essentials of Landscape Painting Workshop
for adults
June 20
SUMMER SEMESTER BEGINS!
SUMMER ARTS CAMPS BEGIN
June 20-24
Arts Around the World Camps
9:30-Noon for ages 3-5
9am-3pm for ages 5-7
June 20-24, 9am-3pm
Art Intensive Camp
for ages 8-13
June 20-24, 12:30-3pm
Spanish Camp
for ages 5-8
June 22 & 23, 3:15-5:45pm
Basket-Weaving Workshop
for ages 10-14
June 24, 3:15-4:15pm
Dancing with Disney Workshop
for ages 3-6
June 24, 6-9pm
Design Your Own Jewelry Workshop
for adults
June 27-July 1
Pioneering the Wild West Arts Camps
9:30-Noon for ages 3-5
9am-3pm for ages 5-7 & 8-12
June 29 & 30, 3-4:30pm
Terrific Tie-Dye! Workshop
for ages 9-13
June 29 & 30, 4:30-5:45pm
Plein Air Drawing & Painting Workshop
for ages 10-14
June 29-Aug 10, 7:30-8:30pm
Brass Ensemble for Young Musicians
for intermediate brass students with at least 1-2 yrs private instruction
July 1 & 8, 6-9pm
Clay Herb Pots Workshop
for adults
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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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