The Darien Arts Center is inviting the entire Darien community to come out and support the arts on Thursday, April 30th from 3 to 9 p.m. at NAYA Restaurant in Darien Commons. The event is a fundraiser dinner benefiting the Darien Arts Center and its mission to bring high-quality arts education and programming to the community.
The fundraiser is part of an ongoing and meaningful partnership between the Darien Arts Center and NAYA Darien. Together, the two organizations launched Create Art & Eat NAYA — a Winter and Spring series running February through May that combines hands-on artistic instruction led by DAC instructors with a full NAYA dining experience. The series offers engaging workshops for both adults and children, inviting Fairfield County residents to explore their creativity while enjoying the culinary delights of NAYA. It is a partnership rooted in a shared belief that great art and great food both have the power to bring a community together.
On April 30th, the community has a direct opportunity to support that mission. Guests who dine in at NAYA during the fundraiser window and present a DAC flier or mention the code "DAC" at checkout will contribute 20% of their eligible in-store purchase directly to the Darien Arts Center. Please note that only in-store dine-in orders are eligible. Online and NAYA app orders do not count toward the fundraiser total.
Last year's event raised $300 for DAC. This year, the goal is $1,000, and with the support of the Darien community, that goal is well within reach. Every dollar raised goes directly toward sustaining and growing the programs, performances, and opportunities that make DAC a vital part of this community.
Also taking place that evening is the DAC Visual Arts Department's Birdhouse Decorating Workshop, a hands-on class for children in Pre-K through Grade 3 led by DAC Visual Arts Director Lisa Koorbusch, running from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. The workshop is a ticketed experience at $45 per child with limited spots remaining. Families are encouraged to arrive early for the workshop and stay for dinner to make the most of the evening.
Click HERE to register for the workshop.
Come hungry, bring your family and friends, and help the Darien Arts Center continue to thrive. Every bite counts!
For more information and to register for the Birdhouse Decorating Workshop, visit darienarts.org or call (203) 655-8683.
About the Darien Arts Center
Founded in 1975, the Darien Arts Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating, promoting, and providing the means of artistic expression in dance, music, visual arts, and theater for community members of all ages. Located in Darien, Connecticut, DAC serves hundreds of students and families each week across its wide range of programs and performances.
About NAYA Darien
NAYA Darien is a beloved local restaurant offering a vibrant and family-friendly dining experience in Darien Commons. Through its collaboration with the Darien Arts Center, NAYA is proud to bring together the best of food and art for the Fairfield County community.