Monday, March 19, 2018

DCCA Recognizes Dave Knapp Ford Lincoln for Sponsorship of Arts In Education

Dave Knapp of Dave Knapp Ford Lincoln with Arts in Education artist Chase Padgett and Keith Rawlins, DCCA Artistic Director.
Darke County Center for the Arts recognizes Dave Knapp Ford Lincoln for their support of the 2017-2018 ARTS COUNT Season and Arts In Education Programming. “Dave Knapp's support of the DCCA Arts In Educations programming makes it possible to present engaging and entertaining programs, and enables all Darke County public school students to experience a culturally enriching artistic program each year,” stated Andrea Jordan, DCCA Executive Director.


Trough Arts In Education, and in conjunction with local schools, performing artists are taken to each grade of every public school in Darke County, ensuring that children in the community have the opportunity to learn and grow through the arts.


DCCA Arts In Education programs for the 2017-2018 season included health and wellness enthusiast KID POWER (grades K-3) presenting "Operation Lunch Line" a 3D interactive production on nutrition and exercise. Two time Grammy award winner TERRANCE SIMIEN & The ZYDECO EXPEREINCE (grades 4-6) returned by popular demand to present “Creole for Kidz" sharing Creole music and culture. SIX APPEAL (grades 7 & 8) brought a capella with hands-on critical listening to St. Clair Memorial Hall, and SIX GUITARS (grades 9-12) presented the "Voices of Chase Padgett" portraying 6 different guitar playing characters, each presenting their own story and style of music. 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.

For more information on DCCA, the and the 2017-2018 ARTS COUNT season or to purchase tickets for an upcoming event, contact the DCCA office at (937) 547-0908 or visit us online at www.CenterForArts.net.

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