Community Totem Project:
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Tuesday-Saturday, May 31-June 4
Everyone is Welcome!
Darlington with Cheyney University of Pennsylvania and Totem Rhythms, Inc. is creating a community totem pole for permanent display at Darlington. All events will be held on the grounds of Darlington.
Everyone is Welcome to Join Any & All of the Following:
Tuesday, May 31 - Friday, June 3, 10am-5pm every community member is invited to observe and be a part of the carving & painting of the Totem! Young and old are invited to paint stepping stones to be installed around the base, and some may join in carving the Totem itself (those participants with experience with carving tools). Along with members of Totem Rhythms, local members of the William Rush Woodcarvers club (Ron Berge, Jack Albrand, Bill Ruhl & Don Storey) will help with carving.
Saturday, June 4, 11am will be the final celebration as the Totem is installed on the grounds of Darlington! There will be live music and ceremonies to thank all the volunteers and participants for their work.
Stop By To Make Your Mark!
Totem Rhythms is an internationally recognized project fostering Native American cultural roots and heritage. Lenape "Dream Weaver" Marietta Dantonio-Fryer, is Founder and President of Totem Rhythms, a member of the Eastern Delaware Nations, and a Wolf Clan mother. She will be on-site overseeing the Totem, answering questions and aiding in creation and installation of the Totem.
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Student & Teaching Artists
June's Gallery Exhibit | |
Opening Reception: June 4, 3-5pm
Show open through July 14th
Darlington's Visual Art Students have been working hard the past several months and proudly bring their masterpieces to the June Student & Teaching Artists Gallery. This collection includes a wide range of subjects, mediums and ages - from preschooler's drawings to adult's oil paintings, there is something for everyone to enjoy!
Summer Gallery hours: Mon-Thurs 9am-9pm, Fri 9am-4pm
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| Upcoming June Workshops | |
Children's Workshops:
Summer Paper Lanterns Workshop Wed, June 1, 4-5pm ages 7-12Papermaking - 5pm - Workshop Wed, June 1, 5-6pm ages 7-12 Woven Treasure Bag Workshop Thurs, June 2, 3:45-4:45pm ages 9-13Magical Houses for Mythical Creatures Thurs, June 2, 4-5pm ages 6-9Mandalas Workshop Thurs, June 2, 5-6pm ages 7-12"Hands"-On Family Plaques Workshop Fri, June 3, 6-7pm familiesMagnificent Monoprinting Workshop Fri, June 3, 4-5pm ages 7-12 Origami Workshop Mon, June 6, 3:45-4:45pm ages 9-13Sketchbooks for Young Artists Workshop Mon, June 6, 4-5pm ages 6-9Sketchbooks for Pre-Teens Workshop Mon, June 6, 5-6:15pm ages 9-12Acting for the Camera Workshop Tues-Thurs, June 7-9, 5-6:30pm ages 9-14Pinwheels & Whirligigs Workshop Tues, June 7, 4-5pm ages 7-12 Fly a Kite Workshop Wed, June 8, 4-5pm ages 7-12Abstract Designs Workshop Wed, June 8, 5-6pm ages 7-12Word Art Workshop Thurs, June 9, 3:45-4:45pm ages 6-9Designing with Notan Workshop Thurs, June 9, 4-5pm ages 9-13Things that Fly Workshop Thurs, June 9, 5-6pm ages 7-12Father's Day Gifts & Cards Workshop Fri, June 10, 4-5pm ages 7-12Native American Necklaces & Pendants Workshop Mon, June 13, 3:45-4:45pm ages 9-14Summer's Coming! - A Beach Collage Workshop Mon, June 13, 4-5pm ages 6-9Kirigami Workshop Mon, June 13, 5-6pm ages 7-12 Birdfeeders Workshop Tues, June 14, 4-5pm ages 7-12Animals, Animals, Animals Workshop Wed, June 15, 4-5pm ages 7-12Plein Air Drawing Workshop Wed, June 15, 5-6pm ages 7-12Basket-Weaving Workshop Wed & Thurs, June 22 & 23, 3:15-5:45pm
ages 10-14Dancing with Disney Workshop Fri, June 24, 3:15-4:15pm ages 3-6Terrific Tie-Dye Workshop Wed & Thurs, June 29 & 30, 3-4:30pm ages 9-13Plein Air Drawing Workshop Wed & Thurs, June 29 & 30, 4:30-5:45pm ages 10-14Teen & Adult Workshops: Finding a Healthier Lifestyle through Diet Workshop Thurs, June 2, 1-2pm adultsMake a Sketchbook Workshop Mon, June 6, 3-4pm ages 11-14Sketchbooks for Teens Workshop Mon, June 6, 7:15-9pm teens Acting for the Camera Workshop Tues-Thurs, June 7-9, 5-6:30pm
ages 9-14Musical Theater Showcase for Teens Tues-Thurs, June 7-9, 6:30-8:30pm
ages 12-17Gentle Yoga & Deep Relaxation Workshop Wed, June 8, 9-10:15am adultsAdult Acting Workshop Fri, June 10, 7-9pm adults Photographic Compositions & Techniques Mon, June 13, 7-9pm teens & adultsPhoto Field Day Thurs, June 16, Noon-4pm
teens & adultsEssentials of Landscape Painting Fri, June 17, 10am-3pm adultsBasket-Weaving Workshop Wed & Thurs, Jun 22&23, 3:15-5:45pm
ages 10-14 Design Your Own Jewelry Workshop Fri, June 24, 6-9pm adultsTerrific Tie-Dye Workshop Wed & Thurs, June 29 & 30, 3-4:30pm
ages 9-13Plein Air Drawing Workshop Wed & Thurs, June 29 & 30, 4:30-5:45pm ages 10-14 |
Summer Schedules Available,
Registrations Accepted Now! | 
Darlington is pleased to announce our Full Summer 2011 Schedule is available and we are accepting registrations now!
Some camps are already full, so don't delay - register today!
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, supervising them and making sure they arrive safely at the appropriate class or lesson. The position also includes office work, 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 - 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 and will work directly with a Teaching Artist assisting with set-up, clean-up and helping students with 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 (staying the whole day is not required): before-care/check-in (8-9:30 am), preschool camp (9:30am-noon), snack/lunch help (approx 10am - 2pm), check-out/after-care (3-5pm).
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| Faculty Focus |
Sensei Jane Freemas, Isshinryu Karate instructor, is a finalist for the Female Instructor of the Year in the 32nd annual International Isshinryu Hall of Fame Competition and Awards this July.
A board of 10 high ranking black belt masters from around the country choose the finalists based on the outstanding contribution that the individual makes to the style of Isshinryu, and to the surrounding community in general. They also must be of impeccable character, and a role model to others. The finalists travel to Tennessee to compete.
Jane is a wonderful instructor, won this award in 2008 and was a finalist again in 2009. Darlington and all her students are truly lucky to have her as an instructor.
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. Copies will be available for sale in the office soon.
Geri Smith, piano & voice instructor, will be performing on June 6 @ 8pm at The New York Songwriter's Circle at The Bitter End, Bleecker Street, Greenwich Village, NYC. This is a high profile showcase! Other past Song Circle performers include: Norah Jones, Vanessa Carlton, Chris Barron (lead singer & songwriter for the Spin Doctors), Eric Bazilian (of the Hooters), and many more.
The videos for children's songs Geri co-wrote are featured as the Captain Kangaroo's 'toon of the day! Robot Monkey Head was featured Friday, May 27th and Bookmobile Submarine will be the featured video Friday, June 3rd. Check them out at: http://captainkangarooshow.blogspot.com/
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| Student Spotlight | |
Congratulations Elena Murray, violin student of Jewel, Natalia Orlovsky, dance student of Witcosky, and Sabrina Zhang, dance, art and violin (with Hacker) student, who auditioned and were selected to participate in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association 5/6 String Fest held on April 5th. The students spent the day learning several pieces, working with students from other schools, and performed an evening concert highlighting their hard work.
Jais Hansen, violin student of Perniss, has received several scholarship awards for college, including the National Federation of Independent Business' Young Entrepreneur Award, the Ron Cameron Memorial Scholarship, the American Mushroom Institute Scholarship, and the Danish Brotherhood Lodge Scholarship.
Jessica Shelton, karate student with Sensei Freemas, is a finalist in the Young Female Karate-ka of the Year (age 12 and under) category of the 32nd annual International Isshinryu Hall of Fame Competition and Awards this July. A board of 10 high ranking black belt masters from around the country choose the finalists based on the outstanding contribution that the individual makes to the style of Isshinryu, and to the surrounding community in general. They must also be of impeccable character and a role model to others. The finalists travel to Tennessee in July to compete.
| | Congrats Grads! |  We wish all our students luck with their future endeavors! Don't forget to stop by to visit and keep us in the loop of all your accomplishments.
Jais Hansen, violin student, will be graduating this spring and we wish him luck at college this fall.
Amber Jurgensen, flute student and Darlington's After-School Administrator, is graduating from Garnet Valley High School. We will miss her, but know she will do well at Virginia Tech this fall.
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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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| 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 31-June 4
Community Totem Project
June 1, 4-5pm
Summer Paper Lanterns Workshop
for ages 7-12
June 1, 5-6pm
Papermaking Workshop
for ages 7-12
June 2, 1-2pm
Finding a Healthier Lifestyle through Diet Workshop
for adults
June 2, 3:45-4:45pm
Woven Treasure Bag Workshop
for ages 9-13
June 2, 4-5pm
Magical Houses for Mythical Creatures Workshop
for ages 6-9
June 2, 5-6pm
Mandalas Workshop
for ages 7-12
June 3, 4-5pm
Magnificent Monoprinting Workshop
for ages 7-12
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, 3-4pm
Make a Sketchbook Workshop
for ages 11-14
June 6, 3:45-4:45pm
Origami Workshop
for ages 9-13
June 6, 4-5pm
Sketchbooks for Young Artists Workshop
for ages 6-9
June 6, 5-6:15pm
Sketchbooks for Pre-Teens Workshop
for ages 9-12
June 6, 6pm
Beauchamp Cello Studio Recital
June 6, 7:15-9pm
Sketchbooks for Teens Workshop
for teens
June 7, 4-5pm
Pinwheels & Whirligigs Workshop
for ages 7-12
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 8, 4-5pm
Fly a Kite Workshop
for ages 7-12
June 8, 5-6pm
Abstract Designs Workshop
for ages 7-12
June 9, 3:45-4:45pm
Word Art Workshop
for ages 6-9
June 9, 4-5pm
Designing with Notan Workshop
for ages 9-13
June 9, 5-6pm
Things that Fly Workshop
for ages 7-12
June 10, 4-5pm
Father's Day Gifts & Cards Workshop
for ages 7-12
June 10, 7-9pm
Adult Acting Workshop
June 13, 3:45-4:45pm
Native American Necklaces & Pendants Workshop
for ages 9-14
June 13, 4-5pm
Summer's Coming! - A Beach Collage Workshop
for ages 6-9
June 13, 5-6pm
Kirigami Workshop
for ages 7-12
June 13, 7-9pm
Photographic Compositions & Techniques Workshop
for teens & adults
June 14, 4-5pm
Birdfeeders Workshop
for ages 7-12
June 15, 4-5pm
Animals, Animals, Animals Workshop
for ages 7-12
June 15, 5-6pm
Plein Air Drawing Workshop
for ages 7-12
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
July 4
CENTER CLOSED
Independence Day
July 5-8
Home to Philadelphia Arts Camps
9:30-Noon for ages 3-5
9am-3pm for ages 5-7 & 8-12
July 11-15
Aloha, Hawaii! Arts Camps
9:30-Noon for ages 3-5
9am-3pm for ages 5-7 & 8-12
July 15, 3:15-4:15pm
Dancing with Disney Workshop
for ages 3-6
July 15-Aug 5, 6-9pm
Ceramic Tiles & Mosaics Workshop
for teens & adults
July 18-22
Imagined Lands Arts Camps
9:30-Noon for ages 3-5
9am-3pm for ages 5-7
July 18-22, 9am-3pm
Art Intensive Camp
for ages 8-13
July 216-week Dance Classes Begin
July 21-28, 6-9pm
Acrylic Abstract Workshop
for adults
July 22, 3:15-4:15pm
Dancing with Disney Workshop
for ages 3-6
July 23Gallery Opening Reception
with Karla Pankratz, Regina Stoltz and Laura Westmoreland
July 25Session 2 Art Classes Begin
July 25-29
Caribbean Culture Arts Camps
9:30-Noon for ages 3-5
9am-3pm for ages 5-7 & 8-12
Aug 1-5
European Adventures Arts Camps
9:30-Noon for ages 3-5
9am-3pm for ages 5-7 & 8-12
Aug 3, 5:30-9pm
Stretch This!
Fool-Proof Methods to Successfully Stretch a Canvas Workshop
for ages 16 & up
Aug 4-18, 6-9pm
Portfolio Prep: 2D Workshop
for High School Juniors & Seniors
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