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community school of the arts The Gardens of Matter Park is a beautiful public garden, with elegant statues,

The Community School of the Arts is located CompANY in the Student Performance Series, ponds and breathtaking displays of annuals and perennials.
in downtown Marion, Indiana, and has been a program created to expand the impact CSA
providing arts education and enrichment to is having by exposing nearly 4500 students to
Grant County and surrounding counties for more theatre annually. CSA FacePlace provides music
than 20 years. and acting instruction for adults with disabilities
and is a partnership with Carey Services.
With over 450 students and 50 instructors
offering more than 200 classes, CSA has a vision igNight - An Evening for the Arts, is an annual
to ignite a community of potential through dinner and auction to support the Community
arts and creativity. Classes in the performing School of the Arts Arts Scholars Scholarship
arts including theater and dance, as well as Program. The evening features dinner and a
music, visual arts, culinary arts, and fitness are silent and live auction with a variety of items
available to students of all ages. including regional experiences and works of local
and regional artists, dancing and entertainment.
CSA is the home of two preprofessional student All proceeds support student scholarships. The
companies, and a recreational company. The Art Scholars Scholarship Program provides
Theater CompANY, a preprofessional theater tuition reimbursement for students dedicated to
program, with recent performances that include expanding their artistic training although limited
The Lion King Jr. and Grease, and includes by great financial need.
students from ages 8-18 with a desire for
serious theater training. The Dancers Edge Join us at the Community School of the Arts
Company is the award-winning preprofessional where the creative opportunities are endless. City of Marion Parks Department
contemporary dance company with students Visit www.csa-marion.com for General Motors Corporation, Chairman’s Circle Member
from ages 7-18. Dancers Edge is a nationally more information. The park system in Marion has always been a highlight for Grant County and a destination
recognized and award-winning company point for others to enjoy. Matter Park is the largest and oldest park and offers something
attracting talent locally, regionally, and from for everyone. Friendship Corner is a large play area designed for children with special
surrounding states. Graduating seniors have needs but open to all children. One can also find tennis courts, softball diamond, disc golf,
been awarded more than $750, 000 in college shelters for events, the River Walkway and home of the Walkway of Lights.
scholarships to attend top collegiate dance The Gardens of Matter Park is a beautiful public garden, with elegant statues, water
programs over the last four years. The dance features and has been designated a Proven Winners® Signature Garden, one of only 8
department at the Community School of the in the COUNTRY! The Garden House is our gorgeous indoor event center equipped with
Arts presents The Nutcracker, a bi-annual fireplace, baby grand piano and full kitchen. It’s the perfect setting for a wedding,
tradition in Grant County featuring students corporate gathering, birthday party, graduation open house or reunion. Our 40 X 60
from both the dance and theatre departments. party tent with chandeliers is a great way to add to your event. In the Meadow at the
Each year the Community School of the Arts Gardens of Matter Park, you’ll find the national and state award winning Butterfly
provides an opportunity for local public, private, Garden along with the Pavilion with outdoor kitchen and restrooms.
and charter school students in grades 1-6 to
attend a performance presented by the Theatre The Splash House is a popular aquatic facility during the summer months, featuring
a wave pool, kiddie area, slides and lazy river. The Splash House offers birthday party
and corporate party packages. It also provides fund raising opportunities for the Carey
Services Duck Race and CASA’s Sand Building events.