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"Recent Work"
August's Gallery Exhibit | |
Show open through August 31st
A special group of artists join together for this multi-media show featuring 2- and 3-dimensional work.
Eric Ermigiotti, painter
Karla Siegel Pankratz, painter
Angela M. Scully, painter
Regina Stoltz, print-maker
Laura Westmoreland, ceramicist
Summer Gallery Hours:
Mon-Thurs 9am-9pm, Fri 9am-4pm, closed Sat & Sun |
Trying to Figure Out What To Do
for the Last Month of Summer? | 
Summer is more than half over and all those Back-to-School ads are here to rub it in!
At Darlington, we are still savoring the summer - and it's not too late to join us!
August Camps:
- European Arts Adventures (Aug 1-5)
- Ancient African Arts (Aug 8-12)
- South American Arts (Aug 15-19)
- Art Intensive Camp (Aug 22-26)
- Shakespeare Under the Sun Camp (Aug 22-26)
Summer Art & Dance Classes:
- Drawing & Painting for the Young Artist (Mon 4pm)
- Drawing & Painting for Pre-Teens (Mon 5pm)
- Cartooning (Tues 3:30pm)
- Clay Creations (Tues 4pm)
- Draw Your Favoriate Things (Tues 4:30pm)
- Pottery by Wheel & Hand (Tues 5pm)
- Just Clayin' Around (Wed 3:30pm)
- Pottery for Adults (Wed 6:45pm)
- Hip Hop 1 (Thurs 4pm)
- Intermediate Hip Hop (Thurs 5pm)
August Workshops:
- Successfully Stretch Your Own Canvas (Aug 3)
- Portfolio Prep: 2D (Aug 4-18)
- Capturing Light with Oils (Aug 10)
- Dancing with Disney (Aug 12)
- Recycled Art-Making (Aug 12-26)
- Alladin's Adventures (Aug 15)
- Knotting Your Own Freshwater Pearl Necklace (Aug 17)
- Capturing Light with Oils (Aug 24)
- Fashion Illustration (Aug 25)
- Write & Perform Your Own Play (Aug 29-31)
- Teen Acting (Aug 29-31)
- Intro to Yoga (Aug 31)
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Children's Workshops:
Dancing with Disney Workshop newly added! Fri, Aug 12, 6:30-7:30pm ages 3-6Alladin's Adventures Workshop newly added! Mon, Aug 15, 3:15-4pm ages 4-6Fashion Illustration Workshop Thurs, Aug 25, 7-9pm ages 9-13Write & Perform Your Own Play Workshop Mon-Wed, Aug 29-31, 1-3pm ages 9-14Teen & Adult Workshops: Stretch This! Fool-Proof Methods to
Successfully Stretch a Canvas Workshop Wed, Aug 3, 5:30-9pm ages 16 & upPortfolio Prep: 2D Workshop 3 Thurs, Aug 4, 11 & 18, 6-9pm High School Jr. & Sr.Capturing the Light with Oil Workshop Wed, Aug 10, 7-9pm adultsRecycled Art-Making Workshop 3 Fri, Aug 12, 19 & 26, 6-9pm teens & adultsKnotting Your Own Freshwater Pearl Necklace Workshop Wed, Aug 17, 6-9pm adultsCapturing the Light with Oil Workshop Wed, Aug 24, 7-9pm adultsFashion Illustration Workshop Thurs, Aug 25, 7-9pm ages 9-13Write & Perform Your Own Play Workshop Mon-Wed, Aug 29-31, 1-3pm ages 9-14Teen Acting Workshop Mon-Wed, Aug 29-31, 3-4:30pm ages 12-17Intro to Yoga Workshop Wed, Aug 31, 7:30-8:30pm adults |
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Preschool & Kindergarten Arts Programs
2011-2012
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Introduce your child to writing, counting and a classroom environment through arts-focused curriculum.
Teachers emphasize creativity, imagination, exploration, and active participation. In art, the emphasis is on process and progress rather than product. Children are encouraged to experiment with a variety of materials and techniques in order to expand their artistic expression and hand-eye coordination. Music instruction includes listening, singing, moving, and playing rhythm instruments. They develop an appreciation for the patterns and musical variety produced by rhythms and melodies. In drama and creative movement, students engage in role playing and movement utilizing their creativity and imaginations to their fullest. In Spanish students are introduced to the Spanish language in a fun and engaging manner using age appropriate methods. The alphabet, numbers, colors and basic conversation will be covered. (Spanish will not be taught Wednesdays during the Fall.)
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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 on July 29th & 30th.
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.
Drama instructor and actress Pat Jordan is regularly complementing her teaching with frequent live performances. She is performing her one-woman shows for the Civil War Commemoration throughout the Tri-State area, including Louisa May Alcott (also performed at Darlington on Nov 20!), Clara Barton, Mary Todd Lincoln and Dorothea Dix. Pat and Brittany Hughes (a student of our Chester Theatre Arts Program) will appear together in a play about Martha Washington and the young slave, Oney Judge, who escaped from the President's House in Philadelphia in 1796.
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Brittany Hughes and Ciana Smoak, students in our Chester Theater Arts Program, were the recipients of Essay Awards presented by the Colonial Dames of Lemon Hill Mansion. This spring, the Colonial Dames of Lemon Hill Mansion and Women for Greater Philadelphia funded a field trip for all the students in Darlington's Chester Theater Arts Program to visit Lemon Hill Mansion and Laurel Hill Mansion in Fairmount Park. After the trip, the Colonial Dames of Lemon Hill Mansion sponsored an essay contest for the students to write about what they learned, and chose Brittany and Ciana's essays to receive the gift card prizes. They also generously donated gift cards to help support the continuation of the Chester Theater Arts Program this Fall.
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 on July 29th & 30th. 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.
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| Upcoming Events | call 610-358-3632 or visit www.darlingtonarts.org for more information
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
Aug 8-12
Ancient Africa Arts Camps
9:30-Noon for ages 3-5
9am-3pm for ages 5-7 & 8-12
Aug 10, 7-9pm
Capturing the Light with Oil Workshop
for adults
Aug 12-26, 6-9pm
Recycled Art-Making Workshop
for teens & adults
Aug 12, 6:30-7:30pm
Dancing with Disney Workshop
for ages 3-6
Aug 15-19
South American Arts Camps
9:30-Noon for ages 3-5
9am-3pm for ages 5-7 & 8-12
Aug 15, 3:15-4pm
Alladin's Adventures Workshop
for ages 4-6
Aug 16, 5pm
Pre-Twinkle Violin Graduation Ceremony
Aug 17, 6-9pm
Knotting Your Own Freshwater Pearl Necklace Workshop
for adults
Aug 22-26, 9am-3pm
Art Intensive Camp
for ages 8-13
Aug 22-26, 9am-3pm
Shakespeare Under the Sun Camp
for ages 9-14
Aug 24, 7-9pm
Capturing the Light with Oil Workshop
for adults
Aug 25, 7-9pm
Fashion Illustration Workshop
for ages 9-13
Aug 29-31, 1-3pm
Write & Perform Your Own Play Workshop
for ages 9-14
Aug 29-31, 3-4:30pm
Teen Acting Workshop
for ages 12-17
Aug 31, 7:30-8:30pm
Intro to Yoga Workshop
for adults
Sept 2-5
CENTER CLOSED
Labor Day Weekend
Sept 8
Fall Semester Begins!
Sept 10, 1-2pm
Clarinet Jump Start Workshop
for 3rd-5th graders
Sept 17, 5:30-7:30pm
Torchiere Arts Photography Gallery Opening Reception
Sept 17
Anthony Nanni Singer/Songwriter Coffee House Concert
7:30pm open mic
8pm Anthony Nanni
Sept 23, 7-8:30pm
Intro to T'ai Chi Chih Workshop
for teens & adults
Sept 29, 9am-4pm
Art Around the World In-Service Day
for ages 7-12
Sept 30, 7-8:15pm
Gentle Yoga & Deep Relaxation Workshop
for adults
Oct 1, 11am
Darlington's Story Pole Dedication Ceremony
Oct 1-15
Noon-3pm
The Portrait in Terra Cotta Relief Workshop
for adults
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| Support the Arts through | |
With United Way Employee Campaigns underway, we ask you to consider designating Darlington Arts Center for your contribution.
All 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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Registrations are currently being accepted over the phone, in person, or online.
