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Award-winning
singer/songwriters Jonathan Kingham & Ryan Shea Smith
recently performed for
Arcanum High School students, as part of DCCA's
Arts In Education programming for
Darke County High School Students.
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Maid-Rite
supports DCCA Arts In Education Programs
Darke County Center for the Arts recognizes Maid-Rite Sandwich Shoppe
for contributing funds in support of its Arts In Education (AIE)
programs. DCCA, in conjunction with school administrative staff,
annually takes performing artists to every grade of all Greenville City
and Darke County public schools. "DCCA thanks the Maid Rite Sandwich
Shoppe and all our sponsors who make our AIE programs possible." shared
Andrea Jordan, DCCA Executive Director. "We are proud to present world
class professional performing artists, in our local public schools,
that engage and entertain students," concluded Jordan.
DCCA Arts In Education programs for 2018-2019 season include Kathakaar
(grades K-3) "The Spinning Storytellers" sharing history and culture of
India. Lee Murdock shares music and history of the Great Lakes (grades
4-6); Alpin Hong (grades 7 & 8) a Darke County favorite, returns
bringing his own "pianistic firebrand" to St. Clair Memorial Hall; and
Jonathan Kingham (grades 9-12) shares creative songwriting. In addition
to performing for Junior High students, Alpin Hong was also presented
as part of the DCCA Artists Series. Arts In Education artists are
generally in residence for a week as they tour all of the eight public
school districts in Darke County. These programs are open to the
public; contact the DCCA office for more information.
Most Arts In Education performers spend a week in Greenville traveling
to all Greenville City and Darke County public schools, with the
exception of the Jr. High program, which takes place at St. Clair
Memorial Hall with students being bused in. According to Keith Rawlins,
DCCA Artistic Director, “During the Artist’s residencies we always
point out local landmarks to visit, with Maid-Rite Sandwich Shoppe
making the list as a ‘must’ to truly experience the treasures we have
in Darke County.” “The support of a local icon like Maid-Rite is
greatly appreciated by DCCA and sends a powerful message to the
children,” he concluded.
All programs are free and open to the public. Additional Arts In
Education sponsors include Bach to Rock, DP&L Company Foundation,
Richard Baker, Greenville VFW Post #7262, Greenville Federal, Midmark,
Gordon Orthodontics, the Wes & Patti Jetter Fund, the Mandy Green
Fund, Edison State Community College, The Early Bird & Blue Bag
Media, Littman-Thomas Agency, and Wayne Health Care. DCCA also receives
local support from the John R. and Miriam H. Knick Fund of the Darke
County Foundation, The Ketrow Foundation, Lydia E. Schaurer Memorial
Trust, Harry D. Stephens Memorial, and DCCA memberships, as well as
funding from the Ohio Arts Council, the state agency that funds and
supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities
culturally, educationally, and economically.
Darke County Center for the Arts presents and promotes performing and
fine art encouraging cultural enrichment. For more information on DCCA
programs call DCCA at 937-547-0908 or visit their web-site
atwww.DarkeCountyArts.org .
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