Morris County Arts Workshop Students Shine during Spring Showcases-Fundraiser set for June 5, 2011

May 11, 2011 - PRLog -- CHESTER, NJ– For students of the Morris County Arts Workshop (MCAW), spring is a time to sing, dance, perform, display and demonstrate their new artistic skills during its annual Spring Showcases. This year, it was a week-long celebration of the arts in Chester and Mendham by the students and instructors of this non-profit organization which brings after-school art, music, language arts, and cultural programs to youth and seniors to the Chesters, Mendham and surrounding areas, as well as an arts-based summer camp.

Some of the highlights included fencing, Lego creations, individual and group instrumentals, a Gleek performance, Rock Band and yoga demonstrations. Artwork and photography was also on display.

“Our Showcases are a time for celebrating all that our students have accomplished during their session with MCAW,” explains Director Jane Shatz, who organizes the events in the fall and spring.

MCAW’s celebration will continue on Sunday, June 5, 2011 during its annual Gala and Fundraiser Midsummer Night’s Dream . . .  in the afternoon  at the Flanders Valley Banquet in Flanders from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are now available for this event with special guest  comedian, actor and former Saturday Night Live cast member Jim Breuer. MCAW recently sponsored Breuer’s soon to be released documentary, “More Than Me,” about his often hilarious and poignant experiences while on a comedy tour of the country accompanied by his 84-year-old father.  

The event will showcase performances by students and teachers as well as a 50/50 raffle and silent auction items including free MCAW classes, local business gift baskets and certificates, artwork and so much more. Scholarships for graduating high school MCAW student teachers will also be awarded.  All proceeds go toward the development of new programs, scholarships and MCAW’s building fund for the creation of the Home for the Arts in Chester.

For information on fundraiser tickets, donations and much needed sponsorships, please contact Camille DiCarlo at 908.500.6322 or Camille.DiCarlo@cbmoves.com.  Please provide donations and sponsorships by May 23, 2011 to receive proper recognition in the event’s ad journal.

For additional information on the Morris County Arts Workshop, its programs and sponsorships available for its building fund, please contact Director Jane Shatz at (908) 531-8433.  Summer Camp registration is now open online. Join the MCAW conversation on Facebook at Morris County Arts Workshop (MCAW) non-profit organization.

About the Morris County Arts Workshop
Founded in 2003 by Jane Shatz, a Juilliard School of Music dance alumna and Chester resident, the Morris County Arts Workshop (MCAW) is a non-profit group created to nurture and promote the love for the arts in children of all ages.  The program is community based and offers a wide variety of classes from musical instrument lessons to voice to painting to yoga to language and martial arts.  Classes are currently held in Chester and Mendham public schools.  There are two sessions per year which culminate with a special Showcase performance and art display in the fall and spring.  In addition, MCAW runs five weeks of summer camp for pre-kindergarten to age 15. For additional information and class schedules, please visit www.mcartsworkshop.com.

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