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The Community Arts Center in Wallingford was founded in 1948. Now serving more than 14,000 people each year, CAC offers countless opportunities to create and experience the arts for children and adults of all ages. The Community Arts Center’s home is a 123-year-old estate on four acres; one of Delaware County’s most historic and architecturally interesting properties.

 

This space is available for rent. Visit http://www.phillyspacefinder.com/spaces/2379?from_search=1 for more info.

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  • Contact Info

    Community Arts Center

    414 Plush Mill Road
    Wallingford, PA 19086

    Phone: 610-566-1713   |   Official Website

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  • • Current Events

      05/12/13- 06/21/13

      In the Clouds Exhibit Community Arts Center In the Clouds Exhibit Presented by Community Arts Center at Community Arts Center May 12-June 21, 2013 Indoor / Outdoor curated exhibit of works with a "clouds" theme.

  • • Upcoming Events

      06/03/13- 06/13/13	Bridge to Summer: Pre-K Camp for ages 3-5 Community Arts Center Bridge to Summer: Pre-K Camp for ages 3-5 Presented by Community Arts Center at Community Arts Center June 3-June 13, 2013 Fun art activities and lots of outdoor play in the early June sunshine are the focus of this 2-week program for kids ages 3-5. We will go on nature walks, play with clay and have a good time with new friends. This is a great opportunity for families with older kids still in school for a few weeks to extend their pre-K child's morning care.
      06/19/13- 06/21/13	Bridge to Summer for ages 4-7: Art Extravaganza! with Sara Dolan Community Arts Center Bridge to Summer for ages 4-7: Art Extravaganza! with Sara Dolan Presented by Community Arts Center at Community Arts Center June 19-June 21, 2013 Start your summer vacation with art! This 3-day mini-camp allows kids to experiment with many different art mediums such as painting, tie dyeing, drawing and much more. We will explore basic drawing, painting and printmaking techniques while learning about adventurous artists such as Van Gogh, Jackson Pollock and others, and replicate some of their techniques!
      06/19/13- 06/21/13	Bridge to Summer for ages 8-11: Through Our Own Eyes - Nature Study and Photography with Patti Kelly Community Arts Center Bridge to Summer for ages 8-11: Through Our Own Eyes - Nature Study and Photography with Patti Kelly Presented by Community Arts Center at Community Arts Center June 19-June 21, 2013 Seeing, photographing, collecting and sharing fill this morning of observations of the world around us. During this 3-day camp we will explore nature through the lens of a camera. Using your own digital camera, you will photograph trees, plants, insects and the natural environment that can be found near and around the beautiful grounds of the Community Arts Center. And don't forget to bring your lunch for a picnic!
      06/19/13- 06/21/13	Bridge to Summer for Kids ages 7-13: Caribbean Steel Drumming with David Gettes Community Arts Center Bridge to Summer for Kids ages 7-13: Caribbean Steel Drumming with David Gettes Presented by Community Arts Center at Community Arts Center June 19-June 21, 2013 Jump start your summer with this special 3-day mini-camp! Steel drumming is a unique musical tradition from Trinidad. Campers in this 3-day intenstive program will learn to play songs on professional quality steel drum musical instruments. A hands-on history of the invention and evolution of steel drums will be taught and experienced with precursor instruments provided, such as skin drums and bamboo. Campers will work together and independently, with a maximum of 2 campers per instrument,...
      06/19/13- 08/23/13	SUMMER SPREE ARTS CAMP Community Arts Center SUMMER SPREE ARTS CAMP Presented by Community Arts Center at Community Arts Center June 19-August 23, 2013 SUMMER SPREE at the Community Arts Center is the perfect place for kids ages 3-17 to have fun, be creative, and work alongside experienced teaching artists. A popular summer program for more than 30 years, Summer Spree classes are designed to bring out the best in everyone. This year we'll GROW with the FLOW, spending eight art-filled weeks exploring the natural cycles of water, from Crum Creek to the Atlantic Ocean. We'll find artistic inspiration by investigating wild storms, local...

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• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    05/12/13- 06/21/13

    In the Clouds Exhibit Community Arts Center In the Clouds Exhibit Presented by Community Arts Center at Community Arts Center May 12-June 21, 2013 Indoor / Outdoor curated exhibit of works with a "clouds" theme.

  • Upcoming Events

    06/03/13- 06/13/13	Bridge to Summer: Pre-K Camp for ages 3-5 Community Arts Center Bridge to Summer: Pre-K Camp for ages 3-5 Presented by Community Arts Center at Community Arts Center June 3-June 13, 2013 Fun art activities and lots of outdoor play in the early June sunshine are the focus of this 2-week program for kids ages 3-5. We will go on nature walks, play with clay and have a good time with new friends. This is a great opportunity for families with older kids still in school for a few weeks to extend their pre-K child's morning care.
    06/19/13- 06/21/13	Bridge to Summer for ages 4-7: Art Extravaganza! with Sara Dolan Community Arts Center Bridge to Summer for ages 4-7: Art Extravaganza! with Sara Dolan Presented by Community Arts Center at Community Arts Center June 19-June 21, 2013 Start your summer vacation with art! This 3-day mini-camp allows kids to experiment with many different art mediums such as painting, tie dyeing, drawing and much more. We will explore basic drawing, painting and printmaking techniques while learning about adventurous artists such as Van Gogh, Jackson Pollock and others, and replicate some of their techniques!
    06/19/13- 06/21/13	Bridge to Summer for ages 8-11: Through Our Own Eyes - Nature Study and Photography with Patti Kelly Community Arts Center Bridge to Summer for ages 8-11: Through Our Own Eyes - Nature Study and Photography with Patti Kelly Presented by Community Arts Center at Community Arts Center June 19-June 21, 2013 Seeing, photographing, collecting and sharing fill this morning of observations of the world around us. During this 3-day camp we will explore nature through the lens of a camera. Using your own digital camera, you will photograph trees, plants, insects and the natural environment that can be found near and around the beautiful grounds of the Community Arts Center. And don't forget to bring your lunch for a picnic!
    06/19/13- 06/21/13	Bridge to Summer for Kids ages 7-13: Caribbean Steel Drumming with David Gettes Community Arts Center Bridge to Summer for Kids ages 7-13: Caribbean Steel Drumming with David Gettes Presented by Community Arts Center at Community Arts Center June 19-June 21, 2013 Jump start your summer with this special 3-day mini-camp! Steel drumming is a unique musical tradition from Trinidad. Campers in this 3-day intenstive program will learn to play songs on professional quality steel drum musical instruments. A hands-on history of the invention and evolution of steel drums will be taught and experienced with precursor instruments provided, such as skin drums and bamboo. Campers will work together and independently, with a maximum of 2 campers per instrument,...
    06/19/13- 08/23/13	SUMMER SPREE ARTS CAMP Community Arts Center SUMMER SPREE ARTS CAMP Presented by Community Arts Center at Community Arts Center June 19-August 23, 2013 SUMMER SPREE at the Community Arts Center is the perfect place for kids ages 3-17 to have fun, be creative, and work alongside experienced teaching artists. A popular summer program for more than 30 years, Summer Spree classes are designed to bring out the best in everyone. This year we'll GROW with the FLOW, spending eight art-filled weeks exploring the natural cycles of water, from Crum Creek to the Atlantic Ocean. We'll find artistic inspiration by investigating wild storms, local...

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    05/17/13	Introduction to Precious Metal Clay Community Arts Center
    05/11/13	Paper Bead Necklaces with Jessica Eldredge Community Arts Center
    05/10/13	My Cup of Tea Community Arts Center
    05/03/13	Basic Silkscreen Printmaking with Paper Stencils Community Arts Center
    04/27/13- 04/28/13	Printing with Clay Workshop with Mitch Lyons Community Arts Center
    04/26/13	Friday Night Live with Scott Paynter and Kwesi Kankham Community Arts Center
    04/21/13	The Geoff Gallante Quartet Community Arts Center
    03/22/13	Friday Night Live with WoJamm and Shiron Denise Community Arts Center
    03/08/13- 04/26/13	Works on Paper Exhibit Community Arts Center
    02/24/13	The Pot Doctors are In - with Nadia Bond, Chris Hay and Carol Seymour Community Arts Center
    02/22/13	Friday Night Live with Don Jones Band Community Arts Center
    02/17/13	Tie-Dye with Bob Deane Community Arts Center
    02/10/13	The Midiri Brothers Sextet Community Arts Center
    02/08/13	Winter Mandalas: A Light in the Dark Community Arts Center
    02/03/13	Boxes, Lids and Feet with Shari Sikora Community Arts Center
    02/02/13- 02/09/13	Memory Ware Workshop Community Arts Center
    02/01/13	Beer Steins with Bob Community Arts Center
    01/27/13	Pots That Pour - Pitchers, Teapots, Cruets with Suzanne Kent Community Arts Center
    01/26/13- 01/27/13	The Art of Encaustic Community Arts Center
    01/26/13	"Mixing It Up" - with Nancy Barch Community Arts Center
    01/13/13- 03/01/13	In Person: a Celebration of the Human Form Exhibition Community Arts Center
    12/16/12	Rio Clemente Trio Community Arts Center
    12/01/12- 12/08/12	The Best Holiday Sale Ever! Community Arts Center
    11/16/12	Friday Night Live - Cormorant's Fancy Irish Music Community Arts Center
    10/28/12	Empty Bowls Lunch Community Arts Center
    10/26/12	Friday Night Live: Sonoma Sound Community Arts Center
    10/21/12- 11/21/12	Between Walls Community Arts Center
    10/07/12	Joe Holt – Jazz Pianist Community Arts Center
    10/06/12	How to Make Better Photographs Community Arts Center
    10/04/12- 11/08/12	Learning to See at the Community Arts Center Community Arts Center
    09/28/12	Friday Night Live: Karen Rodriguez Latin Jazz Ensemble Community Arts Center
    09/16/12- 10/12/12	URBAN NATURE: an exhibition featuring the work of 3 artists Community Arts Center
    09/16/12- 11/19/12	Featured Teachers Exhibit Community Arts Center
    08/20/12- 09/10/12	Community Arts Center Faculty Exhibit Community Arts Center
    08/12/12	The New Black Eagles Jazz Band Community Arts Center
    08/03/12	Friday Night Clay Community Arts Center
    07/27/12	Free Outdoor Summer Concert #4 Community Arts Center
    07/20/12	Free Outdoor Summer Concert #3 Community Arts Center
    07/13/12- 08/17/12	Havana '59: Paintings of Cuba by George H. Rothacker Community Arts Center
    07/13/12	Free Outdoor Summer Concert #2 Community Arts Center
    07/06/12	Free Outdoor Summer Concert #1 Community Arts Center
    06/29/12	Friday Night Clay Community Arts Center
    06/23/12- 06/24/12	Concrete Sculpture - Moldmaking and Casting Community Arts Center
    06/20/12- 06/27/12	Scrap Glass Sculpture Community Arts Center
    06/18/12- 08/10/12	Summer Spree 2012: Fly High! The Sky Is The Limit Community Arts Center
    06/18/12- 08/11/12	Summer Classes for Adults Community Arts Center
    06/16/12- 06/17/12	Empty Bowls Workshop Community Arts Center
    06/03/12	Neville Dickie, Top British Stride, Boogie and Ragtime Pianist Community Arts Center
    05/03/12- 05/06/12	The Potters Guild Spring Show and Sale Community Arts Center
    05/01/12- 05/27/12	Designer Show House Community Arts Center
    04/27/12	Friday Night Live: Songwriter Showcase Community Arts Center
    03/30/12	Friday Night Live: Featuring Monnette Sudler Community Arts Center
    03/25/12- 04/27/12	Art Inspired by Art Community Arts Center
    03/18/12	Emily Asher’s Garden Party Community Arts Center
    03/08/12	Rescued on the Runway Fashion Show & Cocktails Community Arts Center
    02/24/12	Friday Night Live: Featuring Doc Gibbs Community Arts Center
    02/19/12	Richard Barnes and the Blackbird Society Orchestra Community Arts Center
    02/12/12- 03/16/12	SPRING: A Juried Exhibit Community Arts Center
    01/15/12- 02/29/12	Featured Teacher Exhibition Community Arts Center
    01/08/12- 02/03/12	Focused Ambiguity Exhibit Community Arts Center
    12/03/11- 12/10/11	Best Holiday Sale Ever Community Arts Center
    11/25/11	Black Friday Jazz Concert and Art Bazaar Community Arts Center
    11/06/11	Tom Lawton, Philadelphia Pianist Community Arts Center
    10/28/11	Friday Night Live: Masquerade Party Community Arts Center
    10/23/11	Empty Bowls Luncheon Community Arts Center
    10/16/11	Andy Stein and Conal Fowkes: Piano/Violin Duo Community Arts Center
    09/23/11- 11/25/11	Friday Night Live Community Arts Center
    09/23/11	Fall Equinox Celebration Community Arts Center
    09/18/11	Ben Mauger's Vintage Dixieland Jazz Band and Roaring '20s Orchestra Community Arts Center
    07/31/11	Neville Dickie: Stride, Boogie Woogie, and Ragtime Piano Community Arts Center
    07/18/11- 08/12/11	Summer Spree: Secret Spaces, Special Places Community Arts Center
    07/15/11- 07/29/11	Free Summer Concert Series Community Arts Center
    07/08/11	Community Arts Center 2011 Free Summer Concert Series Community Arts Center
    05/22/11	Tex Wyndham: Ragtime and Early Jazz Piano Community Arts Center
    05/21/11	The Art of the Deal Community Arts Center
    04/29/11	Friday Night Live Community Arts Center
    04/10/11	Art Talk Lecture Series Community Arts Center
    04/03/11	Jesse Gelber, Jazz Piano Community Arts Center
    03/27/11	Art Talk Lecture Series Community Arts Center
    03/25/11	Friday Night Live Community Arts Center
    03/25/11	Friday Night Live Community Arts Center
    03/20/11	Dan Levinson's Palomar Quartet Plus 2: Benny Goodman Tribute Community Arts Center
    02/25/11- 02/07/11	Friday Night Live Community Arts Center
    02/25/11	Friday Night Live Community Arts Center
    12/04/10- 12/11/10	The Best Holiday Sale Ever of Contemporary Craft Community Arts Center
    12/01/10	Community Arts Center Bus Trip to Nemours Mansion and Biggs Museum of American Art Community Arts Center
    11/07/10	A Conversation with Randall Exon Community Arts Center
    10/24/10	Empty Bowls Lunch Community Arts Center
    10/22/10- 11/24/10	Randall Exon Art Exhibition Community Arts Center
    10/21/10	Community Arts Center New York Bus Trip Community Arts Center
    09/20/10- 12/11/10	Community Arts Center Fall Semester 2010 Community Arts Center
    09/19/10- 10/15/10	Brad Howe Art Exhibition Community Arts Center
    09/18/10	Making Magnificent Mobiles with Brad Howe Community Arts Center
    07/09/10- 07/30/10	Free Friday Concerts in July Community Arts Center
    05/19/10	Bus Trip: Ladew Topiary Gardens and the Baltimore Museum of Art Community Arts Center
    05/09/10- 06/18/10	Snap! Crackle! Pop! Community Arts Center
    04/21/10	Highlights of Bucks County Bus Trip Community Arts Center
    03/29/10- 03/30/10	Tile Making Techniques Workshop Community Arts Center
    03/07/10	Making Paste Papers Workshop Community Arts Center
    03/07/10- 04/23/10	Dis/Arming Domesticity Community Arts Center