JDCAC Fall 2013 Newsletter

ART CONNECTION
fall 2013 | jan dempsey community arts center | volume 11, issue 4
inside this issue:
Adventures in Art Page 1 What’s New with the AAA Page 2 Auburn Community Orchestra Concert Page 2 Auburn Area Community Theatre Page 3 JDCAC Classes Page 4 gallery exhibi ons F
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Adventures in ART
Among the activities, students were able to
choreograph individual dance routines,
create abstract artwork and participate in a
theatrical workshop that focused on
movement and self-expression.
lementary students from Auburn
City Schools experienced art
through motion during the 14th annual
Adventures in Art program, Sept. 9-12, at
the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center
and the Frank Brown Recreation Center. On Wednesday, Sept. 11, City Manager
Charles Duggan, Jr., accepted a
The theme this year was
“Adventures in Art, in
$3,000 Community Assistance
“The Art of Motion”
its 14th year, has
Grant from the JLLC on behalf of
where students learned
become
a
standard
in
the City of Auburn Parks and
about movement through
quality art education
Recreation Department for the
various mediums.
programing for
Adventures in Art program. The
Auburn
City
School
grant
signifies
the
quality
The program was hosted
students,”
says
Cari
educational
services
the
Auburn
by the City of Auburn
Parks and Recreation Philen, Coordinator of Parks and Recreation Department
Adventures in Art.
provides to the community.
Department and partially
funded
through
a
Community Assistance Grant from the “Adventures in Art, in its 14th year, has
become a standard in quality art education
Junior League of Lee County (JLLC).
programming for Auburn City School
The program featured a modern dance students,” says Cari Philen, Art Education
performance by Dancers Inc., a theatrical Specialist and Coordinator of Adventures in
workshop taught by guest artist Doc Waller, Art.
a gallery workshop inspired by local artists
Romaine Crockett and Cecile Morgan, and a Auburn Parks and Recreation would like to
visual arts project that focused on movement extend a special thanks to its sponsors,
volunteers, and the JLLC for their continued
in the works of abstract artist, Wassily
assistance and support of Adventures in Art.
Kandinsky.
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Oct. 21 ‐ Nov. 22 Photographs by ar sts in Alabama and adjacent states H
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Dec. 2 ‐ 14 Works by Holiday Art Sale ar sts. |
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What’s New
Auburn Community
ORCHESTRA Concert
with the
AAA
Family fun was at the height of this year’s Auburn Community Orchestra Concert at Kiesel Park on Sept. 22. Community members unfolded their blankets, ate Join the Auburn Arts Associa on (AAA) for from picnic baskets, their annual membership event! Dress in and several brought your favorite vintage Halloween costume the family dog for an and enjoy an evening filled with music, afternoon full of food, wine, and prizes. The event will be musical entertainment. held at the Water Oak Manor, owned by George and Susan Konstant. This year, the Auburn Community Orchestra performed arrange‐
ments from Canada, North England, and Scandinavia. Membership within the AAA benefits art educa on programs, summer art camps, Among the compositions, the professional opportuni es for area ar sts orchestra performed Britten's and performers, exhibi on programs, "Canadian Carnival," Delius' "Over the Hills and Far special events, and technical assistance Away," Sibelius' "Karelia Suite," and excerpts from and financial support for the Auburn Community Orchestra, AU Tiger Strings, Grieg's "Peer Gynt." and the Auburn Area Community Theatre. For 15 years, the Auburn Community Orchestra has AAA Membership Event
been a community partner with the City of Auburn and Thursday, October 17, 5:30 ‐ 9 p.m.
the Auburn Arts Association, and has contributed Water Oak Manor
considerably to the fall concert series. 232 Chadwick Lane, Auburn, Ala.
www.wateroakmanor.com
Founded in 1998 by members of the Auburn University Orchestra, the Auburn Community Orchestra serves to To become a member of the AAA, contact present orchestral concerts to the citizens of Auburn, the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center Opelika and East Alabama. or visit www.auburnarts.org for more informa on. For information about upcoming concerts, visit www.auburnalabama.org/parks or contact the Jan Also visit AAA’s Facebook page, Dempsey Community Arts Center. www.facebook.com/auburnartsassocia on for updates via Facebook. |
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Auburn Area
Community Theatre
“I regard the theatre as the greatest of all art forms, the most immediate
way in which a human being can share with another the sense of what it
is to be a human being.”
—Oscar Wilde
Upcoming Productions
A Successor to the Throne,
The Alto Part,
A Chinese fable of The Empty Pot
By Barbara Gilstrap
Performed by
Auburn Area Community
Children’s Theatre
Performed by
Auburn Area
Community Theatre
When
Oct. 17-19 and 21 at
6:30 p.m. and a matinee
Oct. 19 at 4 p.m.
When
Nov. 8,9,14,15 and 16 at
7 p.m. and Nov. 10 and 17
at 2 p.m.
Where
Jan Dempsey Community
Arts Center
Where
Jan Dempsey Community
Arts Center
Tickets
Adults: $7
Children, Students and
Seniors: $5
Tickets
Can be purchased 30 minutes
prior to performance.
Adults: $10
Students and Seniors: $8
Reservations
To make reservations, call
774-722-8849 or email
Reservations
To make reservations, call 334-332-2620
[email protected]
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Check out what’s new at the JDCAC!
www.auburnalabama.org/arts
Mailing Address:
425 Perry St.
Auburn, AL 36830
Phone: 334.501.2963
Fax: 334.501.2964
The Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center
222 E. Drake Ave. Auburn, AL 36830
Arts and Cra s
Dance at Your Wedding Class: (Adult) This course is $10 per couple! Open Studio: (Adult) Bring your own art supplies. No instruc on or charge. Private and Semi‐Private Art Lessons: (6 and up) Private lesson for one, or a Argen ne Tango Prac ce: (All) An informa onal gathering of newcomers and experienced Tango dancers. semi‐private for two (siblings, friends, etc.). Crea ve Kids: (4‐6) Young ar sts receive classic drawing and pain ng Argen ne Tango‐Four Week Beginner Course: (Adult) A taste of Buenos instruc on while exploring colors, pa erns, lines, shapes, light, and shadow. Aires in Auburn, AL! Origami for Kids: (6‐9) Experience the ancient Japanese art of paper folding. Argen ne Tango‐Intermediate/Advance: (Adult) No partner necessary! Turn a flat piece of paper into various objects, such as a flapping crane, a rabbit, a sailboat and many other animals, vehicles, flowers, and toys. Music
Pain ng and Drawing: (8‐12) Students will learn and explore a variety of media such as acrylic paints, watercolor paints, pencils, oil pastels, and Mommy and Me Music Class: (6 months‐4 years) Come dance and sing Chinese brush paints. with your tot or preschooler! We will be singing, dancing and playing Kids can Paint: Abstract Art: (8‐12) Students will explore the artwork of six instruments.
famous abstract ar sts and then use these works as a springboard to Special Interests
explore art and crea vity. Anime Drawing: (10‐15) Each student will be encouraged to develop his or English as a Second Language: Beginner 1: (Adult) Learn to speak English. her own anime characters and unique style of drawing. Prac ce conversa on, learn new vocabulary, correct punctua on, improve listening skills and more. Dance
Conversa onal English ‐ Intermediate: (16 & up) Discuss various topics using appropriate vocabulary and review grammar! Prac ce Dance: (12 & up) Beginners are always welcome! Start the day off with this FREE dance class. Theatre
Square Dance with the Village Squares: (Teen‐Adult) Have fun square dancing in mainstream and plus levels. Square Dance with the Auburn Allemanders: (15 & up) Learn to square Expressions Theatre: (7 and up) A pla orm for a variety of ar s c expressions. Class combines Singsa on, Dance Grooves, Echoes, Encore dance for fun, fitness, and fellowship! and Studio E! Intermediate Line Dancing: (Adult) Have fun with enjoyable exercise! Advanced Square Dancing: (Adult) Learn advanced square dance calls. AUSDA Swing Friday: (Teen‐Adult) Come out and learn to swing dance with this one hour FREE crash course every Friday night. For more information, please call the Arts Center at 334-501-2963.