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Living together in the community through the arts

Since its founding in 1953, Allens Lane Art Center has been a cornerstone of the Mt. Airy community by bringing the residents together to participate in and enjoy the arts.  Whether its art classes for children or adults, amazing art exhibitions or cutting edge plays on the mainstage, there is something for everyone at Allens Lane.

 

601 West Allens Lane ~ Philadelphia, PA 19119 ~ p: 215.248.0546 f: 215.248.0559 ~ A non-profit 501c(3) organization

PROGRAM NEWS

CAROLYN FIEDLER-ALBER GALLERY

Double Visions:
Hiro Sakaguchi and James Rosenthal
Double Visions

Jan. 8 - Feb. 19, 2010
Free and open to the public.
Hours: M - F, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Come see the work of these two Philadelphia-based artists whos use of imagination and personal language makes for an interesting comparison.

ALLENS LANE THEATER

Theater District Opens January 22nd
Blues for an Alabama Sky

Blues for an Alabama Sky
Written by Pearl Cleage
Directed by Kaleo Bird

March 12, 13, 14,
19, 20, 21, 26, 27
Showtimes: Fridays & Saturdays @ 8:00pm, Sundays @ 6:00pm

Make your reservations today!


Allens Lane Theater welcomes picnic-dinners and b.y.o.b. before each show. Theater Commissary by Myriad Delights is also available before the show.

ATTENTION ARTISTS: WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Allens Lane Art Center

We are seeking arts (students, amateur and professional) to donate a single work of art for an exhibition in March, 2010 called Letters to Allens Lane as a FUNdraiser for Allens Lane Art Center. All donated works will be shown during the exhibition and will be sold at the opening of the exhibition to benefit the programs at the Center. THis is a great way to help support Allens Lane Art Center and to participate in what is fast becoming our most talked about show of the season. Learn more...

SUMMER ART CAMP 2010

Summer Art Camp

Register Early and Save Big $$$

June 28 - Aug. 20

Register in full before April 1st and save up to $580
. Children ages 5 - 12 enjoy professional arts instruction, theatrical performances, theme days, field trips, swimming, sports, tennis and much more! Learn more about the camp, fees and online registration. The earlier you register, the more you can save. We now have special discounts available for returning campers and households with multiple campers.

CLASSES - Dance, Theater, Art and more

Kids love our art classes
Photo: Students at work in our art studios.

Register now for classes starting in January for Dance and the Visual Arts. We have new art classes for children and adults. Make sure to sign up for our email newsletter to get informed about all future classes and workshops.

SHOP

Shop ALlens Lane Art Center

Special Edition for 2010

For the holidays, we have a new tote available from our online shop with a wonderful design of the PEACE Dove by artist Robert Fluhr. These items also have the Allens Lane Art Center logo on the reverse side. Visit our online shop to see all the available items. A portion of the sale price goes directly to help support out exhibitions, programs and performances.

NEWLY RENOVATED FACILITY

Lobby
Photo: Allens Lane Art Center's new Bill and Sylvia Weil Lobby and theater box office

Allens Lane Art Center was recently renovated to create a more attractive, functional and safe place to enjoy the arts. A former 1880's carriage house on 7 acres in beautiful Fairmount Park, the art center has several art studios including a ceramics studio, a dance studio, an exhibition gallery, and a theater.  The grounds include a newly refurbished playground, four tennis courts, a basketball court, and a large open field. Free parking.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Allens Lane Art Center wants to hear from you.
Allens Lane Art Center's Board of Directors Thanks all of our volunteers who make our programs such a success.

Allens Lane Art Center has a new Volunteer Coordinator who wants to hear from you. Are you interested in volunteering your time to help us with our classes, theater, facility or administration? We are now looking for volunteers to help us with our Summer Art Camp for children (studio assistants, playground monitors and field-trip chapperones). We'd love to hear from you! Learn more...



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