Hinsdale Center for the Arts

HCA Announces Fall 2010 Classes!

2010-09-01T14:30:00.000-05:00

HCA Fall Winter 2010-11 Catalog

New Summer Acting Classes!

2010-07-02T08:43:00.002-05:00

Acting Workshops with Scott Calcagno for ages 7 and up!
Professional Actor, Director, and Acting Coach, Scott Calcagno will be conducting two special acting workshops, right here at HCA! Visiting us from New York City, Scott has coached young actors that have appeared in feature films such as Twilight and The Changeling (starring Angelina Jolie), nationally viewed commercials for Staples and TJ Maxx and TV series including Law and Order and Gossip Girl. Scott also works with agents and managers in NYC and Hollywood as a private coach to help actors with auditions and performances.
Scott's resume also includes his own appearances in the films Duplicity (starring Julia Roberts and Clive Owen) and She's Having a Baby (starring Kevin Bacon). Scott has acted on Broadway in Ragtime and Into the Woods and has directed productions at the Drury Lane Theater and for clients such as McDonald's and the TV show House, among others.
These workshops are perfect for the young actor who wants to learn what it takes to successfully audition for Film, TV and Commercials. Families will be given the opportunity observe the actors and receive valuable information from Scott about acting and the business.
Acting Workshop I

July 15:
5:00 - 7:00 pm : Ages 7 - 12
7: 30 - 9:30 pm: Ages 13 +

July 16:
5:00 - 7:30 pm (families join the last half hour): Ages 7 - 12
7:30 - 10:00 pm (families join the last half hour): Ages 13 +
$140 HCA members/$160 non-members

Acting Workshop II- 5-day intensive
*Audition required for admittance to Workshop II

Ages 13 and up
Saturday July 17: 1:00 - 4:00
Monday - Thursday, July 19 - July 22: 6:00 - 9:00 pm
$450 HCA Members/$465 non-members
Registration for workshops can be made by phone by calling 630-887-0203. Registrations can also be made by FAX at 630-887-1470 or in person at HCA, 5903 S. County Line Rd., Hinsdale.

Summer Camps in Full Swing!

2010-06-18T09:34:00.003-05:00

Summer has begun at HCA with our Multi-Arts Camp program. These arts-immersion camps are exploratory, educational and an exciting way to learn about another culture or far away land! Join us in July as we explore the Amazon Rainforest of Brazil, through music, dance, theater and visual arts; or explore the history of The Golden State and bright lights of Hollywood as we travel to California in August. Call HCA for more information about all of our programs and summer camps at 630-887-0203, or visit us on the web at www.hinsdalearts.org.

Hinsdale's 37th Annual Fine Arts Festival

2010-05-28T14:57:00.001-05:00

June 12th and 13th, 2010
Saturday & Sunday - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Downtown Hinsdale at Burlington Park

The 37th Annual Hinsdale Fine Arts Festival is located in the heart of beautiful downtown Hinsdale in Burlington Park located adjacent to the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Metra commuter line. Original artwork will be offered in a variety of categories including Painting & Drawing, Ceramics, Fiber Arts, Photography, Jewelry, Mixed Media, and Sculpture for purchase. Musical entertainment will be provided throughout the course of the festival, along with arts & crafts activities for children. Food and beverages will be sold through the local Hinsdale Rotary Club.

Presented by Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce and Hinsdale Center for the Arts.

HCA's Boutique in the Park

2010-05-18T15:10:00.002-05:00

Visit our exclusive selection of jewelry, textiles, ceramics, books and home decor, now available at our Boutique in the Park. Located in the lobby of Hinsdale Center for the Arts. Everything is handmade by local Illinois artisans and sales support HCA. Visit HCA to view this exclusive selection of handmade artisan work. Contact HCA for more information at 630-887-0203.

HCA Participates in the Federal Junior Duck Stamp Design Contest

2010-05-11T11:37:00.002-05:00

Each year, students in HCA's Advanced Youth Drawing Studio, taught by Rebecca Banasiak, participate in The Federal Junior Duck Stamp Design Contest. We are proud to announce the Illinois 2010 winners among our students. Thank you to all of our students who participated this year, everyone created beautiful drawings!

Julia, 2nd Place

Katie, 1st Place

Maddie, Honorable Mention

Spring Exhibition: Passion for Pattern

2010-05-10T11:35:00.001-05:00

Passion for Pattern

In the Gallery: May 22 - August 14, 2010
Reception: Saturday, May 22, 5 - 7 p.m.

Join us for the opening reception of our spring/summer exhibition in our gallery, showcasing a close look at how repetitive pattern is used in three different mediums. Featuring work by Geoffrey Todd Smith, Dave Murray and Jan Sneesby Aaron.

Music Lessons

2010-05-07T09:52:00.000-05:00

Summer is the ideal time to begin music lessons at HCA! Our Music Faculty is comprised of experienced professional musicians, knowledgeable in pedagogy and performance. HCA is proud to offer music lessons in cello, clarinet, drums, flute, guitar, piano, saxophone, violin, viola and voice. Contact us at 630-887-0203 for more information.

Spend the Summer at Hinsdale Center for the Arts!

2010-05-06T10:05:00.002-05:00

Are you looking for educational, fun and exciting summer camps?
Look no further, you've found them at HCA!

Plus, right now, refer a friend to one of our summer camp programs and receive a $25 credit toward a future HCA class!

Multi-Arts Camp (MAC) has been our signature summer camp program for more than 18 years. Through this special summer camp program kids, ages 6 - 12, explore historical and cultural perspectives through music, theater, dance and the visual arts. At the end of each camp the kids get to "show off" what they have learned through a special performance and art exhibition for family and friends.

Themes this year include Japan, Brazil and California! Contact
us for more information at 630-887-0203 or www.hinsdalearts.org.

*Referred family must be a first-time customer, $25 credit must
be applied toward a future class, workshop or music lesson!