Mandy Green Fund of the Darke County Foundation supports DCCA ARTS IN EDUCATION

Students at Woodland Primary enjoy Doug Berky’s performance of
GEMS made possible by funding from the Mandy Green
Fund of the Darke County Foundation. (photo credit Early Bird Paper)

Darke County Center for the Arts has received funding from the Mandy Green Fund of the Darke County Foundation to support Arts In Education programs. “Darke County Center for the Arts greatly appreciates the support of The Mandy Green Fund, which has allowed us to present a fantastic Arts in Education program to our K-3 students,” stated Andrea Jordan, DCCA Executive Director. “The students and staff at Woodland LOVED Doug Berky’s program which was both educational, entertaining and culturally enriching, all goals of the Arts in Education program,” concluded Jordan.

DCCA's Arts In Education series annually provides performances by professional artists for students in all grade levels in every public school within in Darke County. Inspired by the vision of local educator William Combs, the program has been enlightening and entertaining students since 1983. “The importance of the arts in enhancing lives is well-known; by taking the performance to the audience, DCCA's Arts In Education shows offer the benefits derived from artistic exposure to many youngsters who would not otherwise have the opportunity,” stated DCCA Artistic Director Keith Rawlins. Other A.I.E. performances this school year include Poetry Alive bringing poems to life for high school students October 13 – 16, “Zydeco For Kids” presented by famed musician Terrance Simien to fourth-through-sixth graders October 27 – 31, and the thrilling recycled percussion of Scrap Arts Music March 12 – 13 for those in junior high.

For more information on DCCA’s Arts In Education outreach or other programming contact the DCCA office at (937) 547-0908 or visit our website CenterForArts.net.