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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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REMINDER: Dance Africa Philadelphia: Histories Project Launch

Contribute to an upcoming collaboration with the Philadelphia Folklore Project (PFP), the CEC and local artists : an exhibition documenting Philadelphia’s rich histories of African dance, drum and culture. What is you story?  Stop by to share your experiences and knowledge.    May 17, … Continue reading

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The Nexus of Art & Culture

Award winning author, Ed Shockley, presents a lecture and workshop, exploring how art can shape and influence public opinion. Music, poetry, film, fashion, all can alter how a society views itself and the world. For more information on Ed Shockley’s work: mosaictheatreproductions.com May 27th 3 … Continue reading

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LOOK! On Lancaster Avenue Arts Project

Fri, Sep 30th, 2011

Dancer/Poet Jaamil Kosoko & musician Brandon Shockley perform at the CEC as part of the LOOK! On Lancaster Avenue Arts Project. http://lancasteravenuearts.com/

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BHPhotos Choreography Showcase III

Sat, Sep 24th, 2011

This year we will be featuring work by: Monarch Dance Alchemy Dance Rachel Kantra Beal Geri Vanore Melodie Fais Felix Cruz Julia Cuccaro/Christina Catanese and kerPlunk Dance Come support these awesome artists and the CEC. A percentage of the proceeds … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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