Spanning nine days, more than 60 events, and countless inspiring, memorable moments, the sixth annual Delco Arts Week takes place Saturday, Sept. 21 – Sunday, Sept. 29 throughout Delaware County. The celebration of the performing, visual and creative arts includes concerts, film, dance, exhibitions, festivals, workshops, activities for kids, and more—many free to the public. Delco Arts Week is presented by the Delaware County Arts Consortium. For more details, including a regularly updated schedule of events, visit DelcoArts.org.
I believe in the transformative power of the arts to educate, heal and connect us. Delco Arts Week is a vital opportunity to celebrate our community’s creativity and showcase the diverse talent within Delaware County. There is literally something for everyone, arts and culture are available in every corner of Delco, and we love it – Tara Jones, CEO of the Chester Cultural Arts and Technology Center.
Delco artists and performers share their talent, love of the arts, and community spirit with both residents and visitors, with activities for all ages, including:
COMEDY
Fall Down Funny: Joe Conklin and more, presented by Mark Lipsky
Saturday, September 21, 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. in Havertown, $20 – $25
FILM
Delco Horror Haven Invasion
Saturday, Sept. 28 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. & Sunday, Sept. 29, 12:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in Media, $15 – $45
EXHIBITS/OPEN HOUSES
Exhibit Opening – Bodies in Motion
Saturday, September 21, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. in Lansdowne, Free
Lansdowne Arts Committee Open Studio Tours
Thursday, September 26, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in Lansdowne
Opening Reception – Life, Death, and the Fantastic: The Art of Michael Kelly & Joe Martin
Friday, September 27, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in Aston
Aston Mills Arts Open Studios
Sunday, September 29, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. in Aston, Free
Rockdale Arts District Open Studios
Sunday, September 29, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. in Aston, Free
FESTIVALS
Community Arts Center’s Fine Arts & Crafts Festival
Saturday, September 28, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. in Swarthmore, Free
Upper Darby International Festival
Saturday, September 28, 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. in Upper Darby, Free
MUSIC
Media Borough Porchfest
Saturday, September 21, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. in Media, Free
Central Wayne Arts Gathering Opening Night
Saturday, September 21, 3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. in Wayne, Free
Delaware County Symphony Chamber Concert
Sunday, September 22, 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. in Aston, $8 – $25
Fareed Simpson Quintet
Thursday, September 26, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at Delaware County Community College Marple Campus, $10
Marc Douglas Berardo and Walt Wilkins at Lansdowne Folk Club
Thursday, September 26, 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. in Lansdowne, $20 – $25
THEATER
The Drowsy Chaperone
Saturday, September 21 – Saturday, September 28 in Swarthmore, $15 – $27
These Shining Lives
Saturday, September 21 – Sunday, September 29 in Aldan, $13 – $15
More details and the complete schedule of events are available at DelcoArts.org.
About Delaware County Arts Consortium
The Delaware County Arts Consortium (DCAC) is a collaborative of more than 80 cultural organizations working to advance the economic vitality of the nonprofit arts and culture community and promote the value of cultural resources to the local community. DelcoArts.org