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Darien's "Best Kept Secret"

This post was contributed by Mara “Mamie” DeCosta, an agent in our Darien office.  You can reach Mara on her cell at 203.383.0275 or via email at marad@afahomes.com for more information.

There is a wonderful resource for small children all the way up to adults in Darien that I feel might be one of Darien’s “best kept secrets”.  It is the Darien Arts Center, located where the Town Hall is.

Although they call it an art center, I like to refer to it as an arts school; they offer classes in all areas of art… from painting and drawing to ballet to acting lessons, you will find it here at the ‘DAC’ for all ages.  The DAC started “Darien’s Got Talent” which has really put them on the map.  But the DAC is still a hidden treasure that you absolutely must explore.

Go on to their website and check it out!  Sign the whole family up for a class or two!

Please read below what the DAC Executive Director, Amy Allen, has to say… 


About the Darien Arts Center
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 and Theatre, as well as special events and live theatre performances by DAC Stage. The organization is funded by private donations, grants, tuition fees and ticket sales. For further information, call (203) 655-8683 or visit darienarts.org.

There’s Always Something Going On at the Darien Arts Center!

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