Our annual silent auction fundraiser is quickly approaching and ArtStart items are coming in. On October 16, come experience an Enchanted Garden and bid on close to 100 silent auction items, including a Pocono getaway, private tour of the Penn Museum, handmade wood-turned bowl, and an overnight at...

ArtStart, which will take place at PIC on October 16, will once again feature gift baskets created by families and teachers in each classroom. This fall fundraiser features a silent auction where bidders can survey close to 100 items, including an important selection of creatively packaged items...

photo from past event Are you starting to think about ArtStart? On Thursday, October 16, the chapel next to PIC will be turned into an "Enchanted Garden." The evening will feature an amazing exhibition of children's art, food and drink with dinner provided by Beijing Restaurant, silent auction...

Want to learn more about ArtStart and it's theme for 2014, Enchanted Garden? Stop and chat with one of this year’s committee members to find out about this fall fundraiser or email Development Manager Karen Stachelek . Planning is moving forward for ArtStart 2014, which will be THE social event of...

SAVE-THE-DATE ArtStart 2014’s “Enchanted Garden” will come alive on Thursday, October 16 from 5:30 to 8:00 pm! Be sure to mark your calendars, and let your friends and family know about our annual silent auction fundraiser. The evening's decor will express this year's theme of an enchanted garden...

Photos courtesy of PIC Dad Bryan Lathrop. ArtStart 2014 is on the horizon! The planning for our fall fundraiser--a fun-filled adult evening of buffet dinner and cocktails, art appreciation, silent auction bidding and prize drawings--has begun. If you are interested in putting together this October...

While a teacher at PIC from 1993-98, Lisa Hoke's son Alexander attended PIC's After School Center. Lisa's daughter Becca began in the Early Learning program and then attended After School. As an alumni parent, Lisa returned to PIC to serve on the PIC Board of Directors from 2008-13. This year she...

ArtStart was a Birthday Success! This year was my first ArtStart as Executive Director at PIC. I can tell you the experience was VERY different from the many years I have attended as a guest. I had no idea what went into creating such a wonderful evening! I was greatly impressed by the time and...

On October 17, more than 200 parents, alumni, friends, and staff gathered for a night of delicious food and drink, and one of the best exhibitions of children’s art in Philadelphia. We also celebrated PIC's 35th year of providing quality child care and family support in the diverse neighborhood of...

Written by ArtStart Co-chair Hien Liu (Penelope is a Rainbow and Sylvia is a PIC alum) I remember my first ArtStart six years ago. Our daughter had just started PIC when we received the invitation in the mail. There were promises of adult conversation, food and drink. We promptly filled out our RSVP...