Darke County Center for the Arts...
Littman-Thomas Agency, Inc. Funds Arts in Education 
January 4, 2012 

Darke County Center for the Arts recently received funds from Littman-Thomas Agency, Inc. to sponsor its 2011-2012 Arts in Education program through which performing artists are presented to students of all grade levels in all Greenville City and Darke County Public Schools. 

Arts In Education programs are chosen based on a) artistic merit, b) the ability to offer opportunity for growth, enrichment and discovery, and c) the capacity to educate and broaden appreciation for diverse cultural experiences.  Programs are presented annually to grades K through 3, 4 through 6, 7 through 8, and 9 through 12.  Artists are escorted to schools by volunteers during a week long residency, generally performing twice a day, with the exception of the Jr. High school artists who usually present at St. Clair Memorial Hall with students being transported from the schools.  DCCA works in close cooperation with the Darke County Office of Education to choose presentations appropriate for grade levels and coordinate performance schedules with schools.   “DCCA and the schools of Darke County are strongly committed to offering the children of our community the opportunity to learn and grow from the arts,” said Julie Strait, DCCA Executive Director.  “Without valued supporters like Littman-Thomas Agency, Inc. we would not be able to offer these programs which inspire imaginations and help develop students’ creative abilities,” she concluded. 

Sponsorships for Arts In Education and other DCCA programs are still available.  For more information contact Julie Strait at 937-547-0908, Keith Rawlins at 937-564-1883, or click here for DCCA’s website..