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the artists center – Celebrating Everyone's Creativity

3500 Lancaster Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19104-4916
215.387.1911 ::: cec@cecarts.org

The Community Education Center is a nonprofit performing arts center and artists incubator space. The Center is known and respected by artists and audiences alike for its support of the local arts community and its presentations of outstanding dance and performance. The Center also offers the community opportunities to explore their creativity through classes in the performing arts as well as performance opportunities.

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CEC Past Events:

Title: Nonprofit Collaborative Discussion

Wed, Jan 18th, 2012

A unique, one-time gathering of nonprofit leaders, many from the arts community, who will meet to discuss a revolutionary idea in nonprofit management- sharing resources and growing together! Click here to register for this event.  

Title: Blue Year’s Eve Party at the CEC!

Sun, Jan 1st, 2012

If you’re thinking about how you want to bring in the New Year, why not join us at the CEC for our Blue Year’s Eve Party, a party with a purpose.  Help CEC go into the New Year strong, both in … Continue reading

Title: Village: An Afro Futuristic Fable

Fri, Dec 30th, 2011

Groitworks presents  VILLAGE An Afro Futuristic Fable  Storytelling, Dance, Music, and Media   December 26-30, 2011 7:00pm everyday 2:00pm matinee performance on the 28th Featuring: Jos Duncan, Cachet Ivey, Erika Hicks, Omar Harrison, Ama Schley, Peaches Jones, Crystal Gatling, Tekeytha … Continue reading

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Title: HOLIDAY SALE to benefit the CEC and Oscar Romero Justice Center

Sat, Dec 17th, 2011

Come celebrate the Holidays and enjoy a lifetime collection of art and artifacts from around the world. WHERE: EAST AFRICA CENTER 3809 PEARL STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104 For more information: 215-432-7011

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Title: ETC. Performance series – December Madness

Sun, Dec 4th, 2011

Featuring Creativity by: MM2 Dance Company SURGE Dance Tem Anhthi “Maria” Nguyen Charles Tyson, Jr. Craig Scull Darcy Lyons Amy Marlow Tickets available at danceboxoffice.com For more info: 215. 387. 1911 or www.etcseries.org

Title: Forum on Urban Theater

Thu, Nov 17th, 2011

Forum on Urban Theater conducted by Darrell Henderson. Open to the public.

Title: Terri Shockley 60th Birthday Bash

Mon, Oct 10th, 2011

Where: Community Education Centrer3500 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Please join Ed Shockley and the CEC Board of directors as we honor Executive Director Terri Shockley on the occassion of her 60th birthday.  Friends, family, CEC instructors and associates from … Continue reading

Title: ETC. Performance Series: Season 5 Celebration!!!

Sat, Oct 1st, 2011

For more info: www.etcseries.org or 215-387-1911 Tickets available at danceboxoffice.com   ETC. Performance Series, also known as “Philly’s FAVORITE hi-drama, lo-key performance series” is an opportunity for performance artists of any and all genres to show their work to a … Continue reading

Title: Benefit Party for the CEC

Sat, Sep 24th, 2011

Benefit Party for the CEC, hosted by resident artist Randy Dalton. Meet the Executive Director, Terri Shockley, and enjoy an afternoon of food and fun with other art-loving folks. All proceeds are given to the CEC to assist in program … Continue reading