Darien Arts Center

Darien Arts Center We are the Heart of the Arts! Private donations, grants, tuition fees & ticket sales fund the DAC, which is located at 2 Renshaw Road, behind the Town Hall.

Darien Arts Center, founded in 1975, is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating, promoting and providing the means of artistic expression in dance, music, and visual arts for members of the community. Founded in 1975, the Darien Arts Center (DAC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing visual and performing arts programs and events for the community. The DAC offers educational

programs in Dance, Visual Arts, Music & Theatre, & special events & live theatre performances by DAC Stage. For further information, call (203) 655-8683 or visit darienarts.org.

Advanced Dance Intensive at the Darien Arts Center for grades 8-12Rigorous ballet technique + pointe work + partnering +...
06/20/2026

Advanced Dance Intensive at the Darien Arts Center for grades 8-12

Rigorous ballet technique + pointe work + partnering + contemporary, jazz & hip hop.
Two weeks. Four hours a day. Total transformation.

August 10-21 | $1,150
12:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Register today at darienarts.org!

Ready to take your technique to the next level? Our two-week intermediate intensive for grades 5-8 combines rigorous bal...
06/18/2026

Ready to take your technique to the next level?

Our two-week intermediate intensive for grades 5-8 combines rigorous ballet + pre-pointe/pointe work + complimentary contemporary, jazz & hip hop training. Ending with an in-studio performance!

July 20-31 | $850
11 am - 2 pm

Register today at darienarts.org!

If you can draw and LOVE creating characters, this is your camp!Learn rendering, layout, character development, and visu...
06/17/2026

If you can draw and LOVE creating characters, this is your camp!

Learn rendering, layout, character development, and visual storytelling. New activities each week = new learning every time!

Cartooning Camp Grades 1-3
June 22 - June 25 | $200
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Register at darienarts.org!

☀️Summer at the DAC is a time for creativity, exploration, and artistic growth.🖼️ Under the leadership of our Visual Art...
06/17/2026

☀️Summer at the DAC is a time for creativity, exploration, and artistic growth.

🖼️ Under the leadership of our Visual Arts Director Lisa Rae Koorbusch, we’re excited to welcome students of all ages into our studios for a season filled with imagination, discovery, and hands-on learning. From young artists picking up a paintbrush for the first time to experienced students looking to expand their skills, our summer programs are designed to inspire confidence and a lifelong appreciation for the arts. 🎨

💫Join our growing community of artists this summer. Discover new skills, make new friends, and create something meaningful at the DAC.

Learn more at www.darienarts.org

🎶 Congratulations to our music students on a wonderful recital this past Saturday at the Weatherstone Studio!Through mon...
06/15/2026

🎶 Congratulations to our music students on a wonderful recital this past Saturday at the Weatherstone Studio!

Through months of dedication, practice, and perseverance, our students took the stage with confidence and shared everything they have worked on throughout the year. From classical repertoire to contemporary selections, the evening was a beautiful reflection of the talent, growth, and passion that make our music program so special.

The DAC Music Recital is always a meaningful opportunity to celebrate our musicians and experience the joy of live performance together. Thank you to our students, faculty, and families for making it such a memorable evening.

✨ Join us tonight, Monday, June 15, at 6:00 p.m. for our second and final Spring 2026 Music Recital as we continue celebrating another incredible year of music at the DAC! 🎵

Good Morning Art Camp gives your 3-5 year old the perfect creative start to summer.Different projects each week means th...
06/15/2026

Good Morning Art Camp gives your 3-5 year old the perfect creative start to summer.

Different projects each week means they can join us for one week or all summer long!
Paint one week. Collage the next. Clay the next. The possibilities are endless, and so are the smiles!

June 22 - June 25 | $220
9:00 am -10:00 am

Register today at darienarts.org 🎨

06/13/2026

Our recent Open House gave us a wonderful glimpse of the creativity, curiosity, and joy that fill our Visual Arts studios. 🎨✨

It was a pleasure to welcome families as they explored, created, and experienced all that the Visual Arts Department has to offer. As we look ahead to summer, we can’t wait to see even more young artists bringing their imaginations to life.

🎨 From June through July, join us for our Good Morning Art Camp for Grades K–2 and 3–5, where creativity takes center stage each day. In the afternoons, aspiring illustrators can dive into Cartooning classes for Grades 1–3 and 4–7 🖼️

We hope to see you back in the studio this summer ☀️

For more information, please visit www.darienarts.org

Good Morning Art Camp is HERE!Each day, campers will work with different media, including projects with paint, collage, ...
06/13/2026

Good Morning Art Camp is HERE!

Each day, campers will work with different media, including projects with paint, collage, and clay, according to age. Our DAC Instructor will guide the campers through an afternoon of creativity and imagination, and each week they will have different projects to bring home.

Pre-K - Grade 3 | June 22 - June 24 | $220

Visit darienarts.org to register!

Calling all kids who love to draw and create!Learn to draw characters, create your own stylized art, and discover the ar...
06/11/2026

Calling all kids who love to draw and create!

Learn to draw characters, create your own stylized art, and discover the art of cartooning, from basic techniques to famous cartoonists.

Grades 1-3 June 22 - 25 | $200
Grades 4-6 June 29 - July 2 | $200
Grades 4-6 July 13 - July 16 | $200
Grades 4-6 July 20 - July 23 | $200

Register now! Visit darienarts.org and secure your spot today!

🎭 Acting camp at the Darien Arts Center is almost here!Dive into the world of classical theater with Midsummer's Shakesp...
06/10/2026

🎭 Acting camp at the Darien Arts Center is almost here!

Dive into the world of classical theater with Midsummer's Shakespeare Camp! Perfect for rising 6th graders through high school students. Instruction by Brian J. Carter.

Learn scene study, character development, voice & movement, and perform on the last day!

July 6-10 | $675
10 am - 3 pm

Register by June 15! Click the link in our bio to reserve your spot!

Address

2 Renshaw Road
Darien, CT
06820

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+12036558683

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