The SPARC

The SPARC The SPARC is the home of the Upper Darby Arts & Education Foundation, where community is built on the creative arts.

Some GROUNDBREAKING progress happening at the SPARC building this week 🔥🙌🏼Floor installation in the black box theatre ha...
06/03/2026

Some GROUNDBREAKING progress happening at the SPARC building this week 🔥🙌🏼

Floor installation in the black box theatre has begun! The Upper Darby Arts & Education Foundation administrative team is laying the foundation this week for our future campers and performers 🙂‍↕️

We are so excited to see the finished results, stay tuned and keep up with the progress on our story highlight! 🔥

It’s a beautiful day for a picnic at the SPARC! ☀️🔥The admin team at Upper Darby Arts & Education Foundation has all han...
06/02/2026

It’s a beautiful day for a picnic at the SPARC! ☀️🔥

The admin team at Upper Darby Arts & Education Foundation has all hands on deck today for a MAJOR building upgrade 🙌🏼

Stay tuned and check out our new Instagram story highlight to watch all of the progress! 👀

The course is set, and the race is ON! The SPARC opens in just FIVE WEEKS!Help students and neighbors of ALL ages learn,...
06/01/2026

The course is set, and the race is ON! The SPARC opens in just FIVE WEEKS!

Help students and neighbors of ALL ages learn, create, and thrive at the SPARC and support the arts in our community ahead of the building's opening!

Donate today OR set up your recurring monthly donation now at udsparc.org

Give the Kids a Night Out, and the Parents a Night Off! 🍿🎬COMING SOON 📣 Join us on July 18 and August 22 for Kids Night ...
05/29/2026

Give the Kids a Night Out, and the Parents a Night Off! 🍿🎬

COMING SOON 📣
Join us on July 18 and August 22 for Kids Night Out: a ticketed event for students in grades K-6!

Enjoy movies, games, pizza, and more with your friends at the SPARC this summer.
Stay tuned for more info! 🔥

There are countless benefits to reading aloud to young children— from promoting early literacy, to encouraging empathy a...
05/28/2026

There are countless benefits to reading aloud to young children— from promoting early literacy, to encouraging empathy and problem-solving skills, to inspiring a lifelong love of learning.

New at the SPARC this summer, Story SPARCS introduces the magic of storytelling and art to the whole family. Preschoolers, bring your favorite grown-up for some quality time!

Tuesdays 5:30 - 6:30 PM | July 6 - Aug 21
Open to children ages 3-5, accompanied by an adult

register now at udsparc.org

The SPARC at Barclay Square is taking shape! 🔥Walls are up, and our recording studio received a full soundproofing treat...
05/26/2026

The SPARC at Barclay Square is taking shape! 🔥

Walls are up, and our recording studio received a full soundproofing treatment this past weekend!

We can't wait to welcome our community to this new space. Opening July 6! ✨

Today is the FINAL DAY to take advantage of $17.76 savings on your tickets to REDS, WHITES & BLUES!!! Tickets are full-p...
05/25/2026

Today is the FINAL DAY to take advantage of $17.76 savings on your tickets to REDS, WHITES & BLUES!!! Tickets are full-price after midnight!
Do not miss our inaugural event at the SPARC, hosted by Hiruy Tirfe & his Quartet with wines by East Cooke Winery!
Head to udsparc.org to buy your tickets before midnight!
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Who's Who at the SPARC? 👀🔥Introducing Tony Mendez 🪘🇵🇷Tony is one of the instructors of our new Bomba y Plena class! He f...
05/20/2026

Who's Who at the SPARC? 👀🔥

Introducing Tony Mendez 🪘🇵🇷
Tony is one of the instructors of our new Bomba y Plena class! He founded Los Bomberos De La Calle, a Philadelphia-based cultural group dedicated to sharing the vibrant traditions of Bomba y Plena. His work aims to bring people together through rhythm, dance, storytelling, and community celebration.

Join us this summer to experience the vibrant culture and rhythm of Bomba y Plena!
Classes are weekly beginning July 8th
Grades 1-6, Wednesdays 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Grades 7-Adult, Wednesdays 6:15 - 7:15 PM

Learn more and explore our Summer 2026 Class Catalog at www.udsparc.org/summerclasses

The countdown is ON! The long-awaited opening of the SPARC is only 7 WEEKS away. Help students and neighbors of ALL ages...
05/19/2026

The countdown is ON! The long-awaited opening of the SPARC is only 7 WEEKS away.

Help students and neighbors of ALL ages learn, create, and thrive at the SPARC and support the arts in our community ahead of the building's opening!

Donate today OR set up your recurring monthly donation now at udsparc.org

Address

1550 Garrett Road
Upper Darby, PA
19082

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