Darien Arts Center

Darien Arts Center We are the Heart of the Arts! Private donations, grants, tuition fees & ticket sales fund the DAC, which is located at 2 Renshaw Road, behind the Town Hall.

Darien Arts Center, founded in 1975, is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating, promoting and providing the means of artistic expression in dance, music, and visual arts for members of the community. Founded in 1975, the Darien Arts Center (DAC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing visual and performing arts programs and events for the community. The DAC offers educational

programs in Dance, Visual Arts, Music & Theatre, & special events & live theatre performances by DAC Stage. For further information, call (203) 655-8683 or visit darienarts.org.

🎨 TOMORROW! Visual Arts Open House Join us for a FREE afternoon of creativity, art, hands-on workshops, face painting & ...
06/06/2026

🎨 TOMORROW! Visual Arts Open House

Join us for a FREE afternoon of creativity, art, hands-on workshops, face painting & ice cream!

Families of all ages welcome. Watch your little ones design baseball caps, create beaded jewelry, decorate frames—or jump in and paint our giant collaborative canvas together! Plus, check out beautiful student artwork and learn about our summer & fall programs.

📍 DAC Visual Arts Studio
⏰ Sunday, June 7 | 1-4 PM

Show your interest at darienarts.org

It's never too late to dance!Our open-level Teen/Adult Ballet classes start June 22 & 24. No experience necessary, just ...
06/05/2026

It's never too late to dance!

Our open-level Teen/Adult Ballet classes start June 22 & 24. No experience necessary, just the joy of movement.

Barre warm-up + center work in a welcoming community of fellow learners. Drop in for a single class ($25) or commit to the summer!

🩰 Mon & Wed mornings, 10:00-11:30 am
💰 $200/weekday

Ready to start your ballet journey? Register at darienarts.org!

We have summer programs for every age!Whether your child is ages 3-6, a serious young dancer (grades 5-12), or a teen/ad...
06/03/2026

We have summer programs for every age!

Whether your child is ages 3-6, a serious young dancer (grades 5-12), or a teen/adult looking to try ballet for the first time, the Darien Arts Center has the perfect summer dance experience waiting.

Explore all our dance programs at darienarts.org and register today!

Join us on Sunday, June 7th for our Visual Arts Studio Open House!What to expect:✨ Beautiful student artwork on display✨...
06/02/2026

Join us on Sunday, June 7th for our Visual Arts Studio Open House!

What to expect:
✨ Beautiful student artwork on display
✨ Hands-on creative workshops (beading, design, painting & more)
✨ Face painting & ice cream
✨ A giant collaborative canvas where YOU add your mark
✨ Learn about our summer & fall art programs!

Perfect for families, artists, and anyone who loves creativity!

FREE EVENT | 1-4 PM | DAC Visual Arts Studio

Click the link in our bio to show your interest! 🎨

A few spots remain for our Art & Petite Dancers camp!June 8 - June 11 | $515Start summer at the DAC with a joyful week o...
06/01/2026

A few spots remain for our Art & Petite Dancers camp!

June 8 - June 11 | $515

Start summer at the DAC with a joyful week of art and dance! Each day begins with hands-on art projects using paint, collage, clay, and more, guided by our DAC Instructor. Campers will explore different media and create unique projects to bring home — so please dress for mess!

Following art, dancers will enjoy a ballet class introducing foundational technique, rhythm, choreography, and story ballet in a nurturing environment. Students will build coordination, confidence, flexibility, focus, and a love of dance.

Register today at darienarts.org!

The Darien Arts Center Dance Academy Petite Dancers are performing today! After a year of learning, growing, and discove...
05/31/2026

The Darien Arts Center Dance Academy Petite Dancers are performing today!

After a year of learning, growing, and discovering the joy of dance, our littlest performers are ready to show you what they've got!

🩰 Today, May 31st at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm
📍 Darien Town Hall Auditorium

Get your tickets — link in bio! 🎟️

TONIGHT @ 7:00 PM DAC Dance Academy Spring Concert at Westport Country Playhouse. Our dancers have been preparing all ye...
05/29/2026

TONIGHT @ 7:00 PM

DAC Dance Academy Spring Concert at Westport Country Playhouse.

Our dancers have been preparing all year for this moment, and we cannot wait to share their talent, joy, and artistry with you!

Get your tickets today! Click link in our bio 🎟️

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Summer is almost here, and your little dancer is going to LOVE what we have planned! Petite Dancers Summer Camp is the p...
05/28/2026

Summer is almost here, and your little dancer is going to LOVE what we have planned!

Petite Dancers Summer Camp is the perfect week of pure joy for ages 3-6. Ballet classes, creative crafts, story ballet time, and rhythm activities—all culminating in a special in-studio performance!

🩰 June 8-11 | $350

💰 $350/week

Register at darienarts.org!

Our Cartooning Camps are back this summer! Learn freehand drawing, character development, and visual storytelling from o...
05/28/2026

Our Cartooning Camps are back this summer!

Learn freehand drawing, character development, and visual storytelling from our experienced cartooning instructor, Jim Paget.

Design your own characters, explore famous cartoons, and create comic art you’ll be proud of. Grades 1-6, multiple weeks available.

Visit darienarts.org to register

Summer is calling! 🩰Whether your dancer is just starting out or training pre-professionally, our DAC Dance Academy summe...
05/21/2026

Summer is calling! 🩰

Whether your dancer is just starting out or training pre-professionally, our DAC Dance Academy summer camps have the perfect program waiting.

From Petite Dancers to Advanced Intensives, explore ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, and more.

Register today at darienarts.org

Address

2 Renshaw Road
Darien, CT
06820

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+12036558683

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