Applications are now being accepted for the Darien Arts Center Ginny Wright Scholarship, a $2,000 scholarship given to a high school senior in Darien who will continue their study of the visual arts or design in college. It is not necessary that the student be declaring art as a major, as long as he or she plans to take art courses. Completion of application, including artwork, artist’s letter and a letter of support must be received by Friday, April 26, 2024. For questions, call the DAC office at (203) 655-8683 or email vadirector@darienarts.org. Apply at darienarts.org.
DARIEN ARTS CENTER: Registration is open for SPRING VISUAL ARTS and SUMMER DANCE offerings for all ages. To register, visit links below or darienarts.org or call (203) 655-8683. The DAC is located at 2 Renshaw Road, behind the Town Hall.
SPRING VISUAL ARTS:
Classes For Youth/Students: Little Artist & You: Pre School, Art Explorations: Grades 1-3, Cartooning: Grades 1-3, Cartooning 2: Grades 4-7, Drawing & Painting: Ages 8-10, Drawing, Painting & More: Ages 9-12, Drawing, Painting & More: Ages 12-16, NEW Expressive Art: Grades 6-12
Workshops For Youth/Students: NEW 2D Animation with ‘The Comic Tree’: Grades 5-8, Kids Create Art & Eat Naya Workshops*: Pre School-Grade 3
Classes For Adults: NEW How to Paint in Watercolor, Creating the Still Life – Your Way!:
SUMMER DANCE
Summer Dance Camps & Classes for Ages 3-6: Petite Dancers Class: Ages 3-6, Dance Beginnings Class: Ages 3-4, Pre Ballet Class: Ages 4-5
Summer Dance Intensives for Ages 10-18: Intermediate Summer Intensive: Ages 10-13, Advanced Summer Intensive: Ages 14-18