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Darke County Center for the Arts
Thank you! We
couldn't have done it without you!
Upon the completion of its 2015-2016 "Voices" season, Darke County
Center for the Arts proudly proclaims a huge "Thank you" to all those
who make possible the continued success of this voice for the arts in
our community. Major donors empowering achievement of DCCA's mission to
enrich lives through the arts were recently recognized at an
appreciation luncheon at The Bistro Off Broadway; DCCA is extremely
grateful for the support received not only from those major donors, but
also from all those who bought memberships or tickets or assisted DCCA
in any way during this past year.
DCCA's Executive Director Andrea Jordan told those assembled at The
Bistro that their dedication to keeping the arts vibrant in our
community rings throughout Darke County, making this a great place to
live. The reciprocal nature of this relationship results in mutual
benefits for all concerned. For example: DCCA's Arts In Education
program presents engaging, entertaining, and, yes, educational
performances to students in each grade level of all Darke County Public
Schools at no charge to the students, providing opportunity for growth
through the arts to many who would otherwise not experience this
exposure. And the entire community, including those generous sponsors
and DCCA members whose contributions make AIE possible, reaps the
rewards of the growth enabled through this program.
DCCA's Coffeehouse Series which provides high quality artists
performing in an intimate, welcoming social setting where food and
drink are also served saw a record attendance this past season; the
camaraderie engendered binds people together in a mysterious and
hopeful way that provides strength and energy to the entire community.
At $10 a pop, this uptown event with a down-home feel could not exist
without funds provided by sponsors and members. Sponsorships and
memberships make possible the low, low price for tickets to all DCCA
performances, including the almost unbelievable $5 cost for a seat at a
Family Theatre Series show, a series which seeks to introduce new
audiences to the magic of live theatre.
DCCA's "Voices" season resonated with audiences of all ages, delighting
long-time supporters and attracting new patrons, as evidenced by the
fact that two Artists Series shows plus a special event sold out the
house at Memorial Hall. This level of success can only happen with deep
and broad community involvement; the sincere support of businesses,
organizations, corporations, and individuals from all walks of life
empowers DCCA to offer ambitious programming that many arts presenters
in much larger areas cannot attempt to provide (thus drawing audience
members who travel many, many miles to visit our community and partake
of its charms.) The high level of artistry offered attracts high levels
of attendance, resulting in a win/win situation that can repeat itself
year after year.
Andrea also reminded the luncheon attendees that Henry St. Clair
Memorial Hall, the wonderful facility in which DCCA presents its
Artists Series and Family Theatre Series, was beautifully renovated in
2015, thanks to state funds secured by the efforts of our legislators.
These improvements, concluded just in time for the "Voices" season,
were made possible by the cooperative efforts of the state of Ohio,
Greenville City Schools, and local contractors and vendors, and are
very much appreciated by all who enter this historic and remarkable
building which holds a unique place in the heritage of all those who
have lived within this community.
DCCA is grateful to the florists who provided stunning arrangements to
enhance DCCA presentations, to the volunteers who ushered for DCCA
performances, to the venues who provide space for Coffehouse shows, and
all those who contributed time or services to the non-profit
organization. DCCA says thanks to the community it serves for the
loyalty and support shown this past year; with the continued assistance
of all those who appreciate the value of the arts to lives, the
organization will continue to speak through and for the arts well into
the future. --Marilyn Delk
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