Delbarton Arts Council (DAC)

The Delbarton Arts Council supports the arts at Delbarton by encouraging and recognizing participants in the arts, both students and faculty members; by highlighting art-related events and programs; and by serving as a forum for new ideas to promote the arts in the Delbarton community. The arts council encourages the integration of arts-related activities into Delbarton life. DAC fosters the Delbarton philosophy and tradition of Benedictine learning to develop the whole person in spirit, mind, and body, and as a member of the community. DAC supports the commitment of a balanced "renaissance" education that encompasses the arts as well as academic pursuits and encourages all Delbarton students to observe, enjoy and participate in the arts.

Events

Each year, in late May, The Delbarton Arts Council hosts a special dinner celebration of the arts with an evening of music, art shows, auctions, and awards. The event is held at the original estate house on the campus, Old Main. DAC also sponsors a yearly contest to design a T-shirt which celebrates the arts at Delbarton.

Council Structure

The Delbarton Arts Council represents four areas of arts-related activities: music, drama/visual arts, publications, and performing arts. The council is comprised of members of the administration; faculty moderators of arts activities; four seniors, each representing one of the four areas; two members at large from the 10th or 11th grades, both of whom are active in the arts; and parents who are appointed and assigned to the four areas. The council is also supported by parent volunteers - a DAC corps, per se, who assist DAC as needed to achieve its goals and objectives.