Ignite your passion.
Light your SPARC.

What happens when UDAEF takes over the old court building in Barclay Square? The SPARC is lit!

Transforming lives through inclusive arts and education experiences that empower and unite our community.

  • CREATIVITY

    Accessible, world-class programming across arts disciplines including music, art, dance and more!
    Find YOUR creative sparc!

    MusicMan Academy backstage staff
  • COMMUNITY

    An individual sparc is just that… but when we collaborate, we can do great things to brighten our shared community!

  • CONNECTION

    Arts and education allow us the opportunity to connect with ourselves and others … through connection, we can amplify our collective impact!

    Summer Stage campers working on an art project

Our vision for the SPARC

Justin Heimbecker, UDAEF Executive Director

See yourself at the SPARC

Ed Brown, Upper Darby Mayor

How will the SPARC impact Economic and Workforce Development?

Bill Strahan, UDAEF Board Member and Executive Vice President, Human Resources, Connectivity & Platforms for Comcast

Rita LaRue, Director of Community & Economic Development for Upper Darby Township