Polar Bear Dance Camp was started in 2017 and is run by Jason Reed, the instructor for the Artist in Residency Program in the Northern York County School District.
We recently were informed that our program is a model program for the Artist in Residency program for the state of Pennsylvania and we are so very fortunate to have Jason as our artist. This year the Dance Camp will be:
2018 Polar Bear Summer Dance Camp
June 25th-28th
Watch our web site and also the NYCDSD web sites for more information to come.
The AIR program is provided by the Cultural Alliance of York County and funded with a matching grant provided by that organization and matched by the Polar Bear Foundation and local PTO groups.
Dillsburg Arts and Revitalization Council
Click here to view our Online Auction.
| October 7 | Dillsburg Heritage Program - 2:00 p.m. - See the performing arts page for info |
| October 20 | Online Arts Auction ends - View art in person at Historic Monaghan 10-2 - Look for our Farmer's fair activities - live art demos - glass blowing - face painting |
| Ongoing | Free Spirit Watercolor Class Mondays from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 a.m See the visual arts page |
Dillsburg Arts Council Begins Capital Campaign
Sept. 16 - Oct. 20 (2 pm)
creativity
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The Dillsburg Arts Council has launched its first ever online art auction as a fundraiser to help support ongoing arts programs in the Dillsburg area. The Council’s activities have included sponsorship of an artist in residence in the public schools, summer, Dance and Arts camps for children in Dillsburg and surrounding communities, and concerts involving local musicians and other groups.
27 items of artwork by local artists are up for bid starting Sunday, September 16 and continuing through 2 p.m. Saturday, October 20. Auction offerings will include original work by Barry Hammaker, depicting buildings of historic interest in the Dillsburg Area, original glass by Michael Peluso, pottery by Mark Fitzgerald, watercolor paintings and prints by local artists Donna Barlup, Pam Wenger, Jeannie Hartman and much more!
Here’s your chance to own an beautiful piece of art and support ongoing arts programs in your area!
Visit our AUCTION INFO PAGE for more details.
Read more information below about the impact that the Arts Council has had on the community and find out how you can help be a part of our campaign.
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The Dillsburg Arts and Revitalization Council has begun its Capital Campaign for the repair of Historic Monaghan Church, their home base and location for concerts and programs. This is a result of decreased state and federal funding for projects involving the arts and the repair of historic structures.
The Dillsburg Arts and Revitalization Council has been actively involved in the improvement of the Dillsburg Area community since 1998.
State and federal funding for programs and repair of the historic church have diminished to a point that threatens the continuation of these programs. The roof on the church is in need of repair and in order to do that monies would have to be used that pay for our programs. This is something we do not want to do, so we are reaching out to the community for donations to assist with the maintenance of Historic Monaghan (the oldest Presbyterian Church west of the Susquehanna River) and take care of the roof.
Watch the Dillsburg Banner and our Web Site for future news and articles on the project and “thank you” so very much for all your support in the past and for our future.
Jay Young
President,
Dillsburg Arts and Revitalization Council
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Past programs provided by the Dillsburg Arts Council have included:
- Rebel Hearts Irish Dancers
- Polar Bear Singers
- Northern String Quartet
- Pigeon Hill Station- country music
- The Eaken Trio- chamber music
- Susquehanna Travellers
- Pa. Woodwind Quintet- chamber music and popular
- Reese Project- jazz
- Free Spirit Watercolor Class (ongoing)
- Dillsburg Watercolor Class art show
- Summer Art Camp for elementary age students
- Watercolor workshop by Yachiyo Beck
- Creating a "bound journal" workshop
- Art Journaling techniques
- Harrisburg Mandolin Quintet
- Dillsburg Brass
- Carol Knisley- show tunes
- Old Time Hymn Sing
- Letters Home at Christmas- Civil War Soldiers ( a reading)
- The Sea Dogs- pirates chants and songs
- Irish Rovers- Irish music
- Music assemblies at the local elementary schools
- Occasional Saxophone Quartet
These cover a few of the performances and programs sponsored by the Dillsburg Arts and revitalization Council. It is our endeavor to feature local artists and youth whenever possible also to have programs for young people to inspire them to develop their talents in the arts.
Fall Concerts sponsored by the Cultural Alliance of York County Creative Impact Grant.
Dillsburg is a thriving community offering many programs and learning opportunities in the arts. Explore this website to find out how you can participate!