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Susan Nicodemus Quinn
Darlington's New Executive Director |
 The Board, Staff and Teaching Artists welcome Susan Quinn as she energetically joins Darlington as the new Executive Director. You may have seen her around, as she has been a part of the Darlington Community for the past 3 years, attending special events and watching her kids enjoy summer camps and classes. Susan joins Darlington after having spent 11 years as Director of Education at Walnut Street Theatre where she vastly expanded the program and offerings, from reaching 15,000 individuals in 1999 to over 110,000 annually. Susan's core values regarding arts education strongly reflect the beliefs shared by the Darlington Community. She believes the arts open new opportunities for success for individuals, which in turn increase self confidence, strengthen collaborative skills, improve learning, and expand one's world-view. These values support her commitment to creating high quality arts experiences. Susan holds a BFA with Honors from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia majoring in Theatre and has spent over 5 years as a professional performing artist touring regionally and nationally, including Off-Broadway productions. She has also served as a booking agent, director and teaching artist. Stop by to introduce yourself and say "Hi!"
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Volunteer Opportunities |
Be a part of the arts by volunteering at Darlington!
Adults and mature teens are needed for short term and long term volunteer projects. Why sit and wait when you can help the community? If you have at least 2 hours per week - we need you.
Darlington's Current Needs include:
- Volunteer Greeters
- Volunteer Gardeners
- Volunteer Office Administrative Assistants
- Volunteer Special Events Assistants
Please email susan@darlingtonarts.org if you are interested. Thanks!
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Rick Phillips
November Gallery | |
Opening Reception: Saturday, November 5, 3-5pm
Show Open Through: Nov 28
 Reminiscent of some 19th-century painters, Rick Phillips uses his knowledge of light and color to create atmosphere you can almost touch and smell. Using hard and soft edges selectively, he develops the feeling of moisture, wind, and the warmth of the sun in his paintings. In the city, in the country, or working on a still life, Rick gets to the heart of his subjects with loose and bravura brushstrokes, elegant and evocative color, and a unique sense of mood. Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-4pm
Closed every Sun & Nov 24-27 |
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Widener University's
The FreshBaked Theatre Company's
"The Sapphire Comb" | |
Sunday, November 6, 3pm
for ages 6 & up
 The Sapphire Comb is an original tale by Moses Goldberg, one of America's master playwrights for young audiences. 11-year-old Hannah waves her "magic" sapphire comb, a remembrance from her mother, over the water each day to commune with the River Spirit. One day she discovers a mysterious woman in the river and pulls her to safety. This River Woman holds secrets of the river's needs as well as clues to Hannah's mother's disappearance 8 years before. Creative movement, puppets, and music help bring the mysterious tale to life. The Sapphire Comb features Darlington student Ruby Knipe, 5 Widener University students, and is directed by Darlington Teaching Artist Lisa Eckley Cocchiarale. A suggested donation of $1/person will be collected to benefit a local food bank.
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| Upcoming In-Service Arts Workshops | |
SAVE $20
Register for Both Ends Noon Thurs
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Louisa May Alcott
History, Alive!
One-Woman Performance |
 by Pat Jordan
Sunday, November 20, 3pm
for families $10 admission
Meet Louisa May Alcott, the famous American whose books have been enjoyed by millions of readers for over a century. Explore the time in which she lived, when America's views on education, philosophy and human rights were radically changing. Learn about her struggles and successes, her eccentric father and hard-working mother, and about the sisters who inspired Louisa's most famous work, Little Women.
Performance will conclude with a Question & Answer session.
Purchase your tickets at the door or online here >
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Faculty Focus | |
Annette Alessi, art instructor, will be participating in the Chadds Ford Gallery 30th Christmas in Miniature Exhibit opening Nov 30 and running through Dec 31.
Emerson Hughes, Darlington's Chester Theatre Arts Program Administrator, is on the road to recovery after some medical problems. He has had to take some time off from the program, but plans on returning this Winter. We have missed his cheerful presence and wish him a smooth recovery.
Karl J. Kuerner, art instructor, was invited to be the inagural exhibit in The New Gallery at West Chester University. The Artist Reception will be Wednesday, November 2 from 5-8pm, and the show is open through December 16.
Thomas Meany, flute instructor, performed in a flute and string concert at the Church of the Holy Trinity on Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia.
Geri Smith, piano instructor and singer/songwriter, has been knocking out the hits! Just in time for Halloween, "Dead Chicken Joe," co-written with John Hadfield, is Geri's newest children's song and was voted #1 on WXPN's Kid's Corner's Top Choice for several days in October. Also, two of the songs Geri has co-written with Sol Knopf, "Average Joe" and "To Be Loved," are receiving attention in the Nashville market. We will let you know when they are picked up!
Paolo Vairo, piano instructor, has been adding to his extensive concert list. He recently performed pieces by Bach, Beethoven, Liszt and Gershwin at the Ethical Society on Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia.
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Student Spotlight | |
Katejoule Carney, dance student and former drama, voice, piano, violin (etc.) student, is currently in Rapunzel - Here and Now and will be appearing this December in Jack Frost Saves Christmas, both at the Media Theater.
Maria Gabriella Daly, karate student of Sensei Freemas and former dance student, received the U.S. Presidential Service Award from the President of Totem Rhythms, Inc., Marietta Dantonio, for Maria's hours of volunteer service for the restoration and preservation of Native American and Indigenous Peoples stories through Darlington's Community Totem Pole Project.
Makenna Mink, piano student of Geri Smith and former dance student, was Delco Idol, Jr's First Runner-Up this summer at the Media Theater. Makenna was also just cast as Brigitta in The Sound of Music at the Media Theater which will be running this winter.
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| Upcoming Events | Nov 1
Registration Begins for January Preschool Classes
Nov 4, 7pm
Student Music Recital
Nov 5-19, Noon-3pm
Life Drawing for Teens Workshop
for high school students
Nov 5, 3-5pm
Rick Phillips Gallery Opening Reception
Nov 6, 3pm
Widener's Theatre for Young Audiences,
The FreshBaked Theatre Company's
Performance of
"The Sapphire Comb"
admission: a donation to benefit a local food pantry
Nov 8, 9am-4pm
ELECTION DAY
Art All Day
In-Service Day
for ages 7-12
Nov 10
Session 2 Art, Fitness, Drama, Dance & Music Classes Begin
Nov 11, 6-9:30pm
& Nov 18, 6-8pm
Wheel-Thrown Dip Bowls & Ladles Workshop - Fridays
for adults
Nov 11, 6:45-7:45pm
Dancing with Disney Workshop
for ages 4-6
Nov 12, 2:30-6pm &
Nov 19, 2:30-4:30pm
Wheel-Thrown Dip Bowls & Ladles Workshop - Saturdays
for adults
Nov 14-Dec 5, 1-2pm
Kindergarten Arts Experience: Music
for ages 4-6
Nov 15
Music Quarterly Payments Due
Nov 18, 6-8pm
Fashion Illustration Workshop
for ages 9-13
Nov 19, 9am-3pm
Holiday Portraits
for everyone!
Nov 19, 12:30-3pm
Knitting/Crochet Circle Workshop
for teens & adults
Nov 20, Noon-3pm
Sally Paxson Davis Memorial Vocal Scholarship Auditions
Nov 20, 3pm
Louisa May Alcott
History Alive!
One-Woman Show
Nov 21-23, 9am-4pm
Art Intensive Mini-Camp
for ages 7-12
Nov 24-27
THANKSGIVING BREAK
No Classes or Lessons
Dec 2, 7pm
Student Music Recital
Dec 2 & 9, 6-9pm
Teen Mural Painting Workshop
Dec 3, 3-5pm
Sarah Paoletti Gallery Opening Reception
winner of Darlington's 2011 Delaware Valley Intercollegiate Art Competition
Dec 3 & 10, 10am-1pm
Self-Portrait in Pastel Workshop
for adults
Dec 9
Chris Despo
Acoustic Rock
Coffee House Concert
7:30pm Open Mic
8pm Chris Despo
Dec 12-Jan 9, 1-2pm
Kindergarten Arts Experience: Art
for ages 4-6
Dec 13-17
Winter Dance Performances
Dec 17, Noon-2:30pm
Tips for Photographing Your Family Workshop
for adults
Dec 17, 2pm
Violin Sight-Reading Party
with Sarah Larsen
Dec 17, 3pm
Larsen Violin Studio Recital
Dec 24-Jan 1
WINTER BREAK
No Classes or Lessons
call 610-358-3632
or visit www.darlingtonarts.org for more information
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 | | Darlington Arts Center needs your help to serve the cultural needs of our diverse community. All donations are tax deductible and allow us to send outreach programs to underserved children, improve our facility and provide scholarships. Your donation will be gratefully received and wisely used. | 
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
State of NJ
(enter our info)
Specify Darlington's information or choice number on the Donor Choice Pledge Form.
Darlington Arts Center
EIN: 23-2081984
977 Shavertown Rd
Garnet Valley, PA 19060
610-358-3632
Thank you in advance for your support.
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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 Susan Nicodemus Quinn at 610-358-3632 x106 or susan@darlingtonarts.org. |
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