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You're Invited!
Darlington's Holiday Open House |
 Friday, December 16, 7 - 9 pmOn behalf of the Board of Directors of Darlington Arts Center, I am pleased to introduce to you our new Executive Director, Susan Nicodemus Quinn. Susan comes to Darlington with impressive accomplishments leading a non-profit arts organization. Susan was the founding Director of Education at Walnut Street Theater, where she led the Theater School, built a comprehensive outreach program with two touring companies serving over 200 schools per year, and grew the total number of annual participants from 15,000 to more than 110,000 over an 11-year period. Most recently, Susan has continued her leadership in arts education by serving as Executive Director of Young Audiences of Eastern Pennsylvania. Prior experience includes working as a professional performer, director, teaching artist and a booking agent. We believe that Susan brings the energy, passion, and experience to lead Darlington's growth as the region's premiere arts center offering comprehensive programs in art, music, dance/fitness and theater.
Please join the Board and me in welcoming Susan to Darlington. We hope you can join us at our Holiday Open House on December 16 from 7-9pm to meet Susan and celebrate the season
Sincerely Yours,
Robert Cochran
President, Board of Directors
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Darlington's Winter/Spring 2012 Catalog
Now Available Online |
Darlington's Winter/Spring 2012 Catalog is Now Online as a PDF available for you to download. It is filled with exciting new classes as well as everyone's long-time favorites. We are now accepting registrations over the phone or in person!Online Registration will be available towards the end of December and if you are on our mailing list, you should receive your copy in the mail in early January. To be added to our mailing list, please email Rachel Gresh at rachel@darlingtonarts.org |
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"Peace of [my] mind"
Photography by Sarah Paoletti |
 Show Open through Dec 23
Sarah Paoletti, a senior at West Chester University, won Darlington's 2011 Delaware Valley Intercollegiate Art Competition. Her first solo show, "Peace of [my] mind", contains images of a variety of subjects, from flowers to snowscapes, Indians to homeless, and sunsets to chickens, with something different from one frame to the next. These are moments of her life that caught Sarah's eye and compelled her to share them with the viewer.
Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-4pm Closed Sun
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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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Faculty Focus | |
Annette Alessi, art instructor, is participating in the Chadds Ford Gallery 30th Christmas in Miniature Exhibit running through Dec 31.
Kevin J. Cope, guitar instructor, performed at the Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society Members' Concert this past weekend. He performed his original solo guitar composition entitled Kuitra.
Jackie Dunleavy, voice instructor, performed as the Soprano Soloist with the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra and the Choral Society of Montgomery County in Hadel's Messiah at Montgomery County Community College this past weekend.
Karl J. Kuerner, art instructor, is the inagural exhibit in The New Gallery at West Chester University. The show is open through December 16.
Olga Nielsen, art instructor, is currently participating in two shows, the Chadds Ford Gallery 30th Christmas in Miniature Exhibit and a group show at the F.A.N. Gallery in Philadelphia, both open through Dec 31.
Olga also had two pieces win a national competition this fall! Her two winning pieces have been published in the "Strokes of Genius 3, Best of Drawing" book.
Barbara Prugh, trumpet instructor, certainly keeps a full schedule! She has become the Coordinator of Music at the Church of the loving Shepherd in West Chester and still keeps up her teaching and busy performing schedule!
- In early November she played a concert that was both a memorial tribute and fundraiser at the Church of the Loving Shepherd.
- Dec 3 & 4 Handel's Messiah (partial) with the Wayne Oratorio Society at the Wayne Presbyterian Church
- Dec 11 the complete Handel's Messiah (complete) with the Choir of Christ Church at the Christ Church Christiana Hundred.
- Dec 17 & 18 Holiday Concert including part of Handel's Messiah with the Concord Concert Choir at the Concord Presbyterian Church.
- Dec 24 Christmas Eve Services also at the Christ Church Christiana Hundred.
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Student Spotlight
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Julia Hacker, violin student of Cindy Campetti, was selected for District Band and District Orchestra.
Darlington students & alumni participated in the Music Teachers National Association Competitions:
Joseph Kang, piano student of David Auldon Brown, participated in the Master Class by Helen Marlais at the Delaware State MTNA Convention at University of Delaware.
Lawrence Lee, piano student of David Auldon Brown, won First Place in the Junior Piano category of the Delaware State MTNA Competition. He will proceed to the Eastern Division of the MTNA this January.
Jacqueline Wu, violin student of Sylvia Ahramjian, was the Alternate Winner in the Junior String category of the Pennsylvania State MTNA Competition.
Darlington alum student of David Auldon Brown Jennifer Campbell was selected State Representative in the Young Artist Composition category of the Delaware State MTNA Competition this November. She proceeded to the Eastern Division of the MTNA and received Honorable Mention.
David Waterland, former piano, voice & clarinet student, received Honorable Mention in the Senior Voice category of the Delaware State MTNA Competition.
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| Upcoming Events | Registrations Accepted for New January Preschool Classes
through Jan 2
Sarah Paoletti Gallery Open
winner of Darlington's 2011 Delaware Valley Intercollegiate Art Competition
Dec 12-Jan 9, 1-2pm
Kindergarten Arts Experience: Art
for ages 4-6
Dec 14-16
Winter Dance Performances
Dec 16, 7-9pm
Holiday Open House
Dec 17, Noon-2:30pm
Tips for Photographing Your Family Workshop
for adults
Dec 17, 2pm
Violin Sight-Reading Party
with Sarah Larsen
Dec 24-Jan 1
WINTER BREAK
No Classes or Lessons
Jan 6, 7pm
Student Music Recital
Jan 7, 3-5pm
Student & Teaching Artist Exhibit
Opening Reception
Jan 9
Fall Drama Class Performances
Jan 13, 6-9pm
Printmaking for Teens
Jan 13, 6:45-7:45pm
Dancing with Disney Workshop
for ages 4-6
Jan 14, Noon-2:30pm
Tips for Travel Photography Workshop
for adults
Jan 15
Center Open for Music Make-Ups
Jan 21, 2-4pm
Anne Martindale Williams
Cello Master Class
JAN 30
WINTER/SPRING SEMESTER BEGINS!
download our catalog online here
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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