DCCA strives to expand horizons and inspire creativity in young hearts and minds through Arts In Education.  Professional performing artists are presented annually to every grade of each Greenville City and Darke County public school at no cost to the students.  Artists are generally in residence for a week.  Volunteer escorts take them to each school for a one-hour performance, visiting two schools each day.  Programs are selected and planned in cooperation with local school administrators.  Funding for this program is provided by local schools, the Ohio Arts Council, DCCA memberships, as well as local foundation and corporate support.

2010-2011 Schedule

September 27-Oct. 1  Lyle Cogen - Singer/Songwriter

                                   For grades K through 3

"Stick & Stones" - Lyle's unique and interactive program focuses on helping young children meet the challenges of bullying in their schools.

February 3-4, 2011    Alpin Hong - Concert Pianist

                                   For grades 7 and 8

"Movies to Games, Classically Trained", Alpin helps students see and hear the foundation laid by classical composers in the music of today's video games, movies, and current recordings.

February 15-18           Allan Wolf - Poet

                                   For grades 9 through 12

"Got Rhyme?"  One of the original founders of Poetry Alive!, Allan Wolf's dynamic wit and warmth entices teens to discover the transforming power of language.

March 7-11               Leland Faulkner - Shadowgraphs Artist

                                  For grades 4 through 6

Leland Faulkner is a premiere shadowgraph artist, having consulted on many movies including The Polar Express, with a talent for helping youngsters experience the lost art of hand shadows.