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Browse our site for information about our initiative to build a regional arts center in Harford County and for
updates on our progress.  You can also learn about our special events, local cultural events, and links to a
 variety of cultural websites.  Check back often for calendar and news updates. 
 
 E-mail us with your COMMENTS and to JOIN OUR MAILING LIST at info@CenterForTheArtsHarford.org
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                  Happy New Year from all of us at the Center for the Arts!                        

THANKS TO ALL OUR FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS WHO HAVE MADE A YEAR-END CONTRIBUTION TO THE CENTER FOR THE ARTS!

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Don't miss Center for the Arts on this month's Kaleidoscope on Harford Cable Network

  • Mondays 2pm & 10pm  ~  
  • Wednesdays 7:30pm  ~  
  • Fridays 9:30am, 4pm & 9:30pm  ~  
  • Sundays 10pm~

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  • Land Bequest News!

    Click here to see the location map

    Click here to read the November 16th Baltimore Sun article about the generous bequest
     that has given us 
    the site for our future home!

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    *SAVE THE DATE*
    &
    RESERVE YOUR SPONSORSHIP!

     
     
    The 5th Annual Dancing for the Arts Gala will be held on September 15, 2012

     The beautiful Residents’ Club Bulle Rock. 

    Harford County’s “Stars” showcase their ballroom dancing talents. Live auction, open bar, sumptuous food, 

    & the dancing competition.

    Tickets $185 per person  Black Tie Optional

     
    2012 Honorary Chair ~ Susan Butcher Roarty
     
                                               
    (Photo by AF images/Andrew Foster)     

    SPOTLIGHT YOUR COMPANY AT THE HOTTEST EVENT IN HARFORD!  
    Reserve your sponsorship today with Lyndi@CenterForTheArtsHarford.org or call 410-838-2177

    YOU & THE CENTER FOR THE ARTS - BUILDING A BETTER HARFORD TOGETHER!
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    The 2011 Dancing for the Arts event airs on Harford Cable Network
     Tuesdays at 130pm through January.

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     Thank You to Megan Hamilton, Program Director of the Creative Alliance in Baltimore, who spoke at the monthy Harford County Chamber of Commerce's luncheon that Centerfor the Arts sponsored on Thursday, Oct. 27.
    It was quite an inspiration to hear Megan speak from the heart about what the arts can do to improve struggling communities and generate more business for all. 
     
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    Congratulations to the 2011 Dancing for the Arts Top Celebrity Fundraiser 
    AND the Winner of the 2011 Judges Choice Award ...
        Susan Butcher Roarty!      
     
    (Photo by AF images/Andrew Foster)
    Congrats to the 2nd Place Fundraiser Chuck Boyle and 3rd Place Fundraiser Gus Brown
               *THANK YOU to everyone who was a part of the 4th Annual 'Dancing for the Arts' Gala this year*
    Sponsors, Dancers, Instructors, Volunteers, Guests, Vendors, Tech Crew, Advertisers, Voters, Members, etc...

    *This year's event raised a total of $161,000!*
    We truly could not do it without each and every one of you!
     
       
                                                          A Very SPECIAL Thank You to the Following...
     
                                                                              HONORARY CO-CHAIRS
                                                     DR. MARY TEDDY WRAY                         CRAIG WARD   
                                                   Laurel Bush Family Dentistry           Frederick Ward Associates
     
                                                                            Emcee: Diane Lyn, 101.9 Lite FM 
                                                 To follow Diane's blog "On the Scene with Diane Lyn" click here
     
    A photo slide-show is available thanks to Nicki Jergensen of Exploration Art School
     Click here to connect to their website, then click on Center for the Arts  at the top right.      
    To view Nicki's ANIMOTO slide show click here
                                               
                                                                      
     To watch our WBAL TV News interview click here   

    To view the Comcast Promo Video featuring Dancing for the Arts co-chair Craig Ward
    click here
     
                                                   

           WE THANK THE FOLLOWING 2011 Dancing for the Arts SPONSORS FOR THEIR SUPPORT
     
      Presenting Sponsor                                                             
                                                                        
     
      
     
    Art Masterpiece Sponsors                                 
                         
     
                                              
     
     
     
    Art Society Sponsors
             
              



    Art Ambassador Sponsors
     
                           
     
      
     
     Friends Of The Arts Sponsors
                    
                         
     
                                                                                                                                                                
                       
     
          
                                                          
                                                                                           
                                            
                     


                                     The Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Plum, PA



                                          
     

    Steve & Diane Peroutka       

     
            
    Art Gallery Sponsors
                
     
                                  
     
                                                       
     
                             ...YOUR Center for the Arts                                                 
     
       
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    Please let us know if you would like one of our AMBASSADORS to speak  to your
    company, organization, or group about the Center for the Arts.
     call or email Rebecca at 410.838,2177, rebecca@centerfortheartsharford.org
     
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    Please consider the Center for the Arts whne making your annual tax deductible donations. 
     Let us know if your company participates in a matching funds program. 
     
                                                                  
                                       Shopping on igive means an automatic donation to
                                        the Center for the Arts.  click the link below for details
                                                        WWW.iGive.com/centerforthearts
     
    Thank you for your continued generosity and support.
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       A Center for the Arts Membership Always Makes a Great Gift.   
       When purchasing a gift membership, list recipient and contact info in the ORDER COMMENTS box
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    Wear your Art on your sleeve and support the Center for the Arts.
                                       CLICK HERE TO ORDER.

    Center for the Arts hats & shirts now available in a variety of sizes and colors.
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    This organization is assisted by grants from the Maryland State Arts Council
    and Harford County Government through the Harford County Cultural Arts Board.
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      We are pleased to welcome Natalie Weeks and Martha Valentine to Tudor Hall. 
    The offices of the *Harford County Cultural Arts Board* have been temporarily relocated to
    Tudor Hall until repairs are completed on the Bond Street county building.
     
     
     
     
     
    Members make it happen! 

    Winter Membership Drive
    Join or renew by January 31,2012
    and be entered to win LOTS of
    Brooms Bloom ice cream!
    click here for details

    Your membership gift includes one iTunes® Music download
    and discounts/privileges
    at local area businesses

    Is it time for your RENEWAL? 
     410-838-2177
      
    Welcome...
    The Peretti Family
    Charles B. Keenan, Jr.

    Tom & Carolyn Evans

    Mrs. Karin R. Harrison

    Vanessa Milio 

    Rita C. Bittner

    Mr. & Mrs. Andrew J. Balto, Jr. 

    Carolyn Lambdin

    Aleli Perez & Nicole Arrison

    Steve Van Metre & Family

    Deer Creek Chorale

    Harford Choral Society

    Upper Chesapeake Chorus

    Jeanne Z. Kushner

    Harford Ballet Company


    Recent New & Renewed Members
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    Autumn 2011 Newsletter
    For past newsletters go to NEWS page

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    Here's just a sample of the great
    cultural events happening in and around Harford County.
    For the complete Arts Calendar
    click here.   
       
    Submit your organization's cultural
    arts calendar listings to Kelley at   
    events@centerfortheartsharford.org 
      
     
    *HCCAB Grant Workshop 2/16
     
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     Art Classes
    @ Exploration Art School
     
     
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    Auditions & Entries  
     
    Photography Exhibit by 3/16
    Jarretsville Library
           Call for Entries
     
    Susquehanna Singers
     
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    Art For Sale   
    HAA Starving Artist Sale 
        Thursdays - Sundays in
        January & February at
        Rockfield Manor Cottage
            click here for details  

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    Studio Space
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    Want to donate your time
    and help spread awareness of
    the Center for the Arts
    in our community? 
    Become an Ambassador!
    Click for Ambassador info.
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    Harford County's Own...
    The Historic Booth Family Home 

    Tours of Tudor Hall 
    will resume in Spring 2012
    on the following Sundays
    at 1pm & 2pm:

    April 15 & 29   
    May 6 & 20    
    June 10 & 24   
    July 8 & 22   
    August 12 & 26 
    September 9 & 23     
    October 14 & 28
     
    Check out their blog

    This program is a collaboration of Spirits of Tudor Hall, Harford County Department of Parks & Recreation, the Center for the Arts, the Booth Research Center of the Historical Society of Harford County, and the Junius B. Booth Society.