THE ARTS

Our passion for the arts is revealed through our chapter programming.  Some of our most significant chapter programs include:

• Sponsored students from West Chester Elementary School in the National Arts Poster Contest
• Sent students from Philadelphia area middle schools to a Youth Jazz Fest
• Transported 80 children from Philadelphia Public Schools to Cheyney University’s art exhibit
• Sponsored art shows at the Yeadon Public Library to display students’ art from high schools in Delaware County and donated a painting to the library
• Sponsored several art shows in our homes to recognize the work of young amateur and professional artists
• Made cash awards to area high school artists and providing four-year scholarships to the Curtis Institute
• Sponsored an art auction with work from the Heisman Galley in Ardmore
• Hosted community meetings featuring information on the difficulties of life in Haiti and displaying the work produced by Haitian artists
• Introduced and exposed young people of our communities to programs at area museums and in theatre arts and the dance
  
• Supported the work of the local artist, Susan Ragland and the professional and volunteer service of Jeri Lynn Johnson, conductor of the Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia.
• Executed a program called, Opera at the Wissahickon Boys and Girls Club, where students learned about different types of Opera and famous African American Opera singers.  
• Sponsored a trip for WBGC students to view the Designs for Different Futures exhibit at the Philadelphia Art Museum