Accomplishments & Goals

The visual & performing arts into their learning that can impact them for a lifetime.

DPAC has supported the arts through the following accomplishments:

2019 - 2020 school year:

5th Annual Fundraising Dinner & Show
Hosted 4th “Deer Park’s Got Talent” show for district
Trophies for JFK student performers at JFK Variety Show & Musical Trophies for May Moore student performers
Offered free painting of Pumpkins at DPCA Fall Festival
DPHS Student Scholarships totaling $8,000
Made available scholarships for local Performance studios to students from K-8
Provided funds to offset loss of deposit for students whose Band trip was cancelled due to COVID-19 and refund was not given by vendor.

DPAC was able to accomplish the above despite the COVID-19 pandemic that began early 2020. All of the fundraising events occurred prior to the shutdown of schools and social distance requirements. Although we were unable to raise funds in the latter part of the school year, DPAC had enough to cover the scholarships & student deposit offset.

2018 - 2019 school year:

4th Annual Deer Park Loves the Arts event
4th Annual Fundraising Dinner & Show
Hosted 3rd “Deer Park’s Got Talent” show for district
Trophies for JFK student performers at JFK Variety Show & Musical Trophies for May Moore student performers
Offered free painting of Pumpkins at DPCA Fall Festival DPHS Student Scholarships totaling $8,000
Made available scholarships for local Performance studios to students from K-8
Contributed to props for May Moore Musical
Purchased Art Display boards that are displayed at the entrance of the DPHS
Purchased Mural frames for DPHS Library
Dry Ice Machine Rental for DPHS Musical - Adams Family
Contributed towards Student Trip to Ohio w/Pops Orchestra
Purchased additional Percussion for Pit Orchestra for DPHS Musical
Collaborated with Tanger Outlets for their first Art-Themed Block Party
Drama Summer Workshop - Funded a week long workshop in the dramatic arts & stage craft
Fine Arts Summer Workshop - Week long classes for acrylic painting

2015 – 2016 school year:

· 1st Annual Deer Park Loves the Arts event
· 1st Annual Fundraising Dinner & Show
· Awarded $6000 worth of scholarships to graduating students
· Relationship with Synergy Group
· $400 for NYSTEA benefiting students at DPHS
· Awarded trophies to all who participated in JFK Variety Show
· $400 for Music in the Parks for DPHS students
· Instruments for DPHS Musical "The Wiz"
· Contributed funds to students for Ohio Hall of Fame trip
· Purchased clay and glazes for all 5th graders to participate in "A Day of Clay"
· Awarded trophies to performers of "The Granny Awards" at JFK
· Pop Art Sculpture supplies for JQA students
· Purchased table easels for RF Art Exhibit display

2014 – 2015 school year:

· $3,200 in senior scholarships
· Support of individual and group trips to enhance learning and performance – totaling $2,800
· Awards given to the student performers at the JFK Variety Show
· $200 donation for a NYSTEA student trip
· Achieved 501 (c)(3) non-profit status
· New banner for the DPHS Marching Band
Summer of 2015
· Hosted “Deer Park Loves The Arts” at Geiger Lake Park on July 18, 2015 –
a day long celebration of the arts including student and professional performances, mural board painting, Sculpture Exhibit and Henna painting.

Spring of 2013:

· $1,800 in senior scholarships
2013 – 2014 school year:
· $2,300 in senior scholarships
· Master Class for 1 Act Plays with NYC Guest Director
· New sign at district offices celebrating Deer Park as One of the Best in the Country for Music Education
· Awards given to the student performers at the JFK Variety Show
· $200 donation for student attendance at NYSSA School of Media Arts
· Magnet Design contest for students