16th Annual Pigeon Key Art Festival

International Fine Arts Fair

Help the Children of the Haitian Refugee

24th Annual Impressions in Watercolor Participant/Awards List and Evite

Please congratulate the following students for making it into the 24th Annual Impressions in Watercolor Exhibition. Please see attached invitation for opening and reception dates.

The following students’ works were accepted in the show plus TWO HONORABLE MENTIONS!

• Andres Gonzalez, 12th grade, Heather Cipriani
• Robert Diamond, 12th grade, Heather Cipriani, HONORABLE MENTION
• Hussain Khan, 12th grade, Heather Cipriani, HONORABLE MENTION

The Miami Beach Festival of the Arts

EVENT DETAILS:The 36th Annual Miami Beach Festival of the ArtsJanuary 30-31 2010, Saturday & Sunday10am – 6pmOcean Terrace (East of Collins Ave between 73rd and 75th Street)The event is completely free and includes many booths, food, and live entertainment.www.miamibeachfestivalofthearts.com

Michael Lucero Lecture at Lowe Art Museum

Cuba Avant Garde

An Evening with Sandy Skoglund

May the Best Art Win

Does your art have what it takes to win the prize?
Compete against artists across the world.
May the best art win.

About MtBAW
May the Best Art Win is the culmination of much creative engineering between artist Zachary Brown and Ben McCloskey, owner of Engine Industries. We exist to provide a competitive venue for artists who wish to gain exposure for their art and who wish to build their resume. We aim to be the best value for artists who participate in juried exhibitions by keeping the cost to participate low and providing the highest quality in regards to usability, visual appeal and exposure/marketing. A contest on MaytheBestArtWin.com is not a popularity contest. Art is not inherently "better" or of higher quality because the artist has more friends. Our Juror decides who gets the prize. In case you couldn't tell, we want the best art to win.

Follow us on Twitter: http://Twitter.com/MtBAWFan us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/MaytheBestArtWincom/248450268372

Rules
Terms:

All artwork must be original.

Any art submitted must have been created within 2 years of the contests end date.

MtBAW currently does not support 3D artwork. (i.e. sculpture)

Uploaded images should relate in some form to the theme for that month's show.

By submitting an entry, each contestant agrees to the rules of the contest and states that they are 18 years old and older.

Uploaded images will be archived on MaytheBestArtWin.com and will remain indefinitely.

By entering the contest, entrants grant MaytheBestArtWin.com a royalty-free, world-wide, perpetual, non-exclusive license to display, distribute, reproduce, and create derivative works of the entries, in whole or in part, in any media now existing or subsequently developed, for any MaytheBestArtWin.com purpose, including, but not limited to advertising and promotion of the Web site, exhibition, and commercial products, including but not limited to MaytheBestArtWin.com publications. Art may appear on MaytheBestArtWin.com's Web site as well as in affiliated publications. Any art reproduced will include an artist credit. MaytheBestArtWin.com will not be required to pay any additional consideration or seek any additional approval in connection with such uses.

Who may enter:

Artists ages 18 and over—except for individuals affiliated with MaytheBestArtWin.com, including employees, interns, volunteers, and their immediate families (children, siblings and spouses) and others living in their households—are eligible. MtBAW will determine winners' eligibility.

What to enter:

Submitted art should adhere to the terms and should be submitted by an artist who is eligible as perscribed in the "Who may enter" section of our rules.

Uploaded images should have no borders

Entry Deadline:

The last day of any month is the upload deadline for participation in the following months show. As an example, any artist who wishes to compete in a show in February must have the images they wish to submit uploaded by the last day in January. A show in the month of February would run from the first day to the last day of that month. Entries for a show in March could be uploaded any day in February but would not be displayed until the March show began on March first.

Judging:

The winner will be selected by the juror presiding over any given show. The "best art" for that show will be selected by the juror based on consideration of merit, skill, and perceived aesthetic qualities. May the best art win.

Web site: http://maythebestartwin.com/rules

Third Annual Fall in Furniture Love Art Contest

Art in the Park, Friday, January 29th 6PM

DALI MUSEUM FIELD TRIP CANCELLED!!!!

Due to unforseen circumstances, the Salvidor Dali Museum Field for Thursday, January 28, 2010 has been cancelled.

The Education Fund's Art of Found Objects Charity Auction Cover Art Contest

• The Education Fund is inviting all art teachers to submit a colorful 2-dimential piece of artwork of their own or their students' to be entered into a contest for The Education Fund's 13th Annual Art of Found Objects Charity Art Auction invitation and program cover art.
• The winner will have their work featured on the cover of each publication, which is distributed to over 7,000 art patrons and collectors. The contest will be juried by museum curators and directors. You may enter up to 5 pieces.
• The Education Fund is a nationally recognized, non-profit organization with a mission to design and implement initiatives that bring excellence to public education in Miami-Dade County. All proceeds from the auction benefit arts education in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
• The winner will receive 4 complimentary tickets (valued at $400) to attend the art auction. If your artwork is chosen, we request that you donate it to the auction, for which you will receive 100% of the profits from the sale of your work to fund art supplies and fieldtrips for your students.
• Note: Please label the back of your work with your name, phone number, school name, and art teacher name.
• Deadline for submission of your artwork(s) is February 5, 2010 at the following two locations:

Ocean Bank Center for Educational Materials
6890 NW 76 Street
Medley, FL 33166
or
The Education Fund
900 NE 125 Street, Suite 110
North Miami, FL 33166
Contact person: Stacey de la Grana, Auction Director
Telephobne: 305-892-5099, ext. 23
Email: staceydelagrana@educationfund.org.

For additional information, please contact Ms. Mabel Morales, District Supervisor, Art Education, at 305-995-1930.

Please congratulate: Scholastics Entry Exhibitors

Please join the Visual Arts Department in congratulating the following students and teachers for their acceptance into the Scholastics Art Award and Exhibition. The opening exhibition dates are January 24, 2010-February 14, 2010.

Students, grade, Teacher

Lisandra Vazquez, 12th grade (Gold Key Award; National Competition), Nathan Delinois

http://varelaart.blogspot.com/2010/01/scholastics-candidate-lisandra-vazquez.html

Alexandra Soto, 11th grade (Silver Key Award), Nathan Delinois

http://varelaart.blogspot.com/2009/12/computer-art-works.html

Ariel Calderon, 11th grade, Maria Lantigua

Karen Manrique, 10th grade, Maria Lantigua

Randol Martinez, 12th grade, Maria Lantigua

Arlenys Frias, 11th grade (Silver Key Award), Maria Lantigua

Paul Japaz, 12th grade (Portfolio Finalist; National Competition), Maria Lantigua

Carmen Zuniga, 12th grade (Portfolio Finalist; National Competition), Maria Lantigua

Museum of Art: Ft. Lauderdale: American Chronicles: Norman Rockwell

Norman Rockwell (1894 – 1978) painted the best of America, creating indelible images of the lives, hopes and dreams of American in the 20th century. Expertly weaving both narrative and painterly images, he was consummate visual storyteller with a finely honed sense of what made an image successful in the new, rapidly changing era of mass media. Rockwell’s unique artistic legacy, established during 65 years of painting, offers a personal chronicle of 20th century life and aspirations that has both reflected and profoundly influenced American perceptions and ideals.

American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell traces the evolution of Rockwell’s art and iconography throughout his career – from carefully choreographed reflections on childhood innocence in such paintings as Day in the Life of a Little Girl (1952) to powerful, consciousness-raising images for Look magazine in the 1960s documenting the traumatic realities of desegregation in the South. Rockwell’s artistic contributions and the impact of his images on American popular culture is explored within the context of his life and times through in-depth exhibition commentary and a decade-by-decade installation of forty-two original artworks and a complete set of 323 archival Saturday Evening Post cover tear sheets, which span forty-seven years.

All of the original works on view in American Chronicles are drawn from the permanent collection of the Norman Rockwell Museum.
http://moaflnsu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=96:american-chronicles-norman-rockwell&catid=115:forthcoming&Itemid=84

BRMA Escher & Cassatt Exhibitions Jan 20-April 11, 2010

The Magical World of M.C. Escher

The unforgettable visual puzzles and impossible structures of the Dutch artist Maurits Cornelis Escher (1898-1972) have earned Escher worldwide acclaim. Printmaker, draftsman, book illustrator and muralist M.C. Escher became one of the most famous artists of the 20th century, and his graphic works are recognized worldwide. This retrospective exhibition is one of the most comprehensive and important exhibitions of Escher’s work ever shown in the United States. It will present more than 140 rare original artworks – including the artist’s original drawings, watercolors, prints, wood blocks, studio furniture, tool cabinet and memorabilia – from the M.C. Escher Family Collection, previously on loan to The Hague Museum.

Escher was truly an artist beyond his time. He worked with multiple realities and geometric figures that combine beauty, art, math, and the impossible to expand the very boundaries of our perception. Included will be his most famous works including Reptiles, Drawing Hands, Ringsnakes, Relativity, Puddle, Waterfall, Encounter, Hand with Reflecting Sphere, House of Stairs, Eye, and Metamorphosis.
M.C. Escher is among the most mathematical and scientific of artists. A strong emphasis will be placed on public education programs in conjunction with the exhibition, which will include Escher in the Classroom outreach, studio and gallery workshops at K-12 and university levels to explore mathematics and art, infinity, architecture and tessellations all based on Escher’s work, and films including the award-winning 2007 “Achieving the Unachievable.” This exhibition has been organized by the Boca Raton Museum of Art in conjunction with Walker Fine Art/Rock J. Walker, and will be accompanied by a fully-illustrated catalogue.

Mary Cassatt: Works on Paper

One of the greatest and most popular of the Impressionists, the American artist Mary Cassatt (1844-1926) created some of her most inventive and appealing images in the print medium. She was captivated by the challenges and artistic possibilities of making prints. These works were a central part of her discipline as a draughtsman, allowing her to focus on the essentials of gesture, form and expression. Cassatt's output as a printmaker was quite small and her prints are praised for being among her most radically innovative works. This
exhibition presents 41 major prints and drawings that have rarely been shown – etchings, color aquatints, counterproofs and drawings, which reveal the range of the artist’s creative process and add to our understanding of her innovative approach to art, and her significant contributions to modern printmaking. Organized by Adelson Galleries, New York for the Boca Raton Museum of Art. Accompanying Mary Cassatt: Works on Paper is a fully-illustrated, descriptive catalogue with essays by Warren Adelson, Pamela A. Ivinski, and Barbara Stern Shapiro, which tell the story of these rare works and explore Cassatt's virtuosity as a printmaker.

Claire Elisabeth Clum
Curator of Education
Boca Raton Museum of Art
501 Plaza Real, Mizner Park
Boca Raton, FL 33432
561.392.2500 x105
cclum@bocamuseum.org

November 17, 2009 - January 10, 2010
An Unfinished Conversation: Collecting Enrique Martinez Celaya

November 17, 2009 - June 13, 2010
African, Oceanic and Meso-American Treasures from the Permanent Collection

Through May 2, 2010
Late Twentieth Century Abstraction: Works From the Permanent Collection

Opening January 20, 2010
The Magical World of M.C. Escher
Mary Cassatt: Works on Paper

Visit http://www.bocamuseum.org/ for current and upcoming exhibition and event information

National Portfolio Day - Miami - January 23, 2010

The Division of Social Sciences and Life Skills – Art Education Program and New World School of the Arts cordially invites your students to participate in the National Portfolio Day on Saturday, January 23, 2010. See location below. For additional information, please visit the National Portfolio Day website at http://www.portfolioday.net/.

2010 Clean Up and Green Up Poster Contest

The Community Image Advisory Board (CIAB) invites you to design a poster to "Clean Up and Green Up" our community. Be creative and use the slogan as part of a poster design. The contest is open to all students in grades K-12 in any school within Miami-Dade County. All artwork must be original, not derivative and not generated by computer. You may use any medium except oil (no photographs, or three-dimensional). Art to be done only by student. One artist per submittal. Artwork cannot be larger than 16" x 20". For additional information and contest rules, please visit our website www.miamidade.gov/image/.

A 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner will be selected in elementary, middle and high school categories

Grades 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

Elementary School PlayStation 3 Nintendo DS Lite $100.00 AMC Movies Gift Card
Middle School PlayStation 3 iPOD nano $100.00 AMC Movies Gift Card
High School PlayStation 3 iPOD nano $100.00 Dave & Buster's Gift Card

All finalists’ posters will be displayed at Miami-Dade County (Government Center) and exhibited at Dade County Youth Fair, City of Miami, and Miami-Dade County School Board.

The deadline for all entries is Friday, February 26, 2010.

For additional information on the 2010 Clean Up and Green Up Poster Contest, including entry forms, dates, prizes, and rules, please visit our website http://intranet.dadeschools.net/Local%20Settings/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/OLK39/www.miamidade.gov/image/.

The Art Institutes Storytellers Photography Competition 2010

Eight Pictures Plus a Thousand Words Could Equal a Scholarship to Miami International University of Art & Design
The Art Institutes Announce the 2010 Storytellers Photography Competition

Do you have a creative mind and a knack for photography? If you’ve ever thought about channeling your talent into a career in photography, this is the opportunity to get the creative education you need. The Art Institutes schools including Miami International University of Art & Design are pleased to announce sponsorship of The Art Institutes Storytellers Photography Competition 2010. The competition is a chance to put yourself in the running to earn a scholarship in an amount up to $40,000 to Miami International University of Art & Design.

The Art Institutes Storytellers Photography Competition 2010 is open to high school seniors graduating in 2010 and high school graduates in the U.S. and provides a chance to earn a photography scholarship to Miami International University of Art & Design.
“The Art Institutes created this competition to encourage and reward creative thinkers whose talent can be seen through the lens. We are pleased to sponsor a photography scholarship opportunity for those interested in pursuing an education at one of our schools,” Erika Fleming, President of Miami International University of Art & Design.

The competition has separate categories for high seniors graduating in 2010 and for high school graduates. The grand prize winner in the high school senior category earns up to a $40,000 scholarship to an Art Institutes school offering photography. The grand prize winner in the high school graduate category earns a $10,000 scholarship to one of The Art Institutes schools offering photography.

Entrants are asked to submit eight original photographs that tell a story on a single theme, a 500-1,000 word artist statement describing the entry and a high school transcript demonstrating a GPA or 2.0 or higher or proof of high school graduation. For complete entry details, please visit http://www.artinstitutes.edu/pr.aspx?ID=ai1027.

The deadline for entries into the competition is March 5, 2010.

For more information on how to enter The Art Institutes Storytellers Photography Competition and for official rules, visit http://www.artinstitutes.edu/pr.aspx?ID=ai1027 or contact admissions 305 428-5700 at Miami International University of Art & Design.

Artsonia's Artist of the Week

During the "Artist of the Week" contest for January 17, 2010 - January 23, 2010, Ana Mastrodomenico received 317 votes, while the winning artist Adam3870 from Donelson Christian Academy received 1599 votes.

Although Ana did not receive the final honor, she was one of this week's finalists. Ana has a received a certificate for being a finalist in the Artist of the Week Contest.

Thank you for your helping us celebrate the creativity of students!

Sincerely,
Your Friends at Artsonia

2009-2010 Kathryn Menke Miller Community Service Award & Scholarship

Program Overview:
The Junior League of Miami, Inc. is proud to sponsor the Kathryn Menke Miller Community Service Award & Scholarship. The award is presented to three, female, high school seniors in Miami-Dade County who have exhibited superior community service involvement during their high school careers while maintaining high academic achievement. The award is given in memory of one of our members, Kathryn Menke Miller. Kathryn was the “epitome of a hardworking, caring and loving volunteer.” Her greatest accomplishments were assisting our community’s children and her dedication to our public education system.

The Kathryn Menke Miller Community Service Award & Scholarship is a two-part program.
Part One: One honoree is selected by the CAP advisor from each school for recognition.
Part Two: The award & scholarship recipients are then selected by the Junior League of Miami from the pool of honorees. To be eligible for the award & scholarship, an honoree must submit a Scholarship Application, resume, and Supervisor Recommendation form.
Honoree Selection & Submittal:

Each CAP advisor should select one, graduating, female senior from each Miami-Dade public high school that meets the criteria stated below.

The Criteria for selection of the award honoree is:
a) Minimum 2.0 academic grade point average
b) Minimum 3.0 conduct grade point average
c) Demonstration of community service, within or outside her school, and the ability to work harmoniously and unselfishly with and for others.

This graduating senior will be recognized as an honoree and is eligible to apply for the award and $2000.00 scholarship. After the honoree is selected, the CAP advisor should complete and return the Kathryn Menke Miller Community Service Honoree Submittal Form by March 1, 2010 to the Junior League of Miami Community Service Award Chairperson, marked to the attention of Mary Snow, marysnow@gmail.com, phone 305-606-6279.

Scholarship Application Submission:

To be eligible for one of the three awards and $2000.00 scholarships, a completed Scholarship Application, resume, and completed Supervisor Recommendation and form must be submitted by the honoree to the Community Service Award Chairperson, LaVonia Martin-Chambers no later than March 1, 2010. Honorees may use CAP advisor assistance with the Scholarship Application. Once the Scholarship Applications, resumes, and Supervisor Recommendation forms have been received, they will be reviewed and two award & scholarship recipients will be selected by a committee made up of the Junior League Community Service committee, the Past and Present Presidents of the Junior League, and members representing the Junior League Community Advisors.
www.southernscholarship.org

REMINDER: Youth Arts Day & Music Fest - Call to Schools - Deadline is February 12th for Student Submissions

Your School is invited to participate in the 2010 Youth Arts Day & Music Fest, 5K Dash or both. There are numerous ways for your school, clubs, sports teams, or individual students can raise funds or bring awareness through participating in the Youth Arts Day & Music Fest, 5K Dash or both. Community service hours will be offered. The 5K Dash begins promptly at 9 am on Saturday, March 6th, Deering Estate at Cutler (16701 SW 72 Avenue, Palmetto Bay), Visitor Center. The 2010 Youth Arts Day & Music Fest will take place Sunday, March 7th on the main grounds of the Estate from 10 am to 5 pm. All proceeds from the event will be donated to S.O.S sponsored charities.

Co-hosted by Students Offering Support and the Deering Estate at Cutler, Youth Arts Day & Music Fest is a community collaboration celebrating youth artists and creating awareness for the rich emerging resources Miami-Dade County has to offer. Youth Arts Day & Music Fest features a month long visual and literary art exhibition as well as a day long series of youth performance art on Sunday, March 7th. A 5K Dash from the Estate through the community and back to the Estate will invite the community to participate on Sunday, March 7th, Youth Arts Day & Music Fest. Founding members of the Living Artist Concert Series and Artists in Residence will act as mentors available for portfolios reviews, exhibits and performances. Youth volunteers along with park naturalists will host Kid’s Zone in the Palm Grove with activities, face painting, eco-art projects and much more. And, youth visitors are given free admittance to the Estate.

FREE admission for all youth, K-12, to Youth Arts Day & Music Fest
Advance registration: $10 admission, Same day registration: $15 admission for 5K Dash

Application forms are available on our website:
http://www.sosmiami.org/ or http://www.deeringestate.org/

Click link or copy and paste following web address into your browser
Youth Arts Day & Music Fest - March 7th, 2010 or http://deeringestate.org/pages/Call-to-Schools-and-Artists.aspx

Artist Application or http://deeringestate.org/uploads/Youth%20Arts%20Day%20Application%20Form.pdf

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to celebrating our community’s next generation of artists, shared culture and our collective creativity with you!

Aimee Scott, Recreation Leader (Naturalist)

Deering Estate at Cutler

16701 SW 72 Avenue

Palmetto Bay, Florida 33157

(Tel) 305.235.1668 x 241

Ascott@miamidade.gov

Southern Scholarship Foundation

Southern Scholarship Foundation is a non-profit organization which awards qualifying students with housing scholarships on the following campuses: FSU - UF - FAMU - FGCU Interested applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA and a demonstrated financial need. Scholarship recipients live cooperatively in a house with students representing a variety of backgrounds and cultures. They do not pay rent, but are responsible for their fair share of basic household expenses such as food and utilities. The entire cost to the student averages $950 per semester.

Applications are available on our website, http://www.southernscholarship.org/

Included on the application is a detailed list of all necessary application materials. Only complete application packets will be reviewed for acceptance. There is not an application deadline, however, submission by March 1 for the fall semester is encouraged as spots do fill quickly.

We also have a FaceBook fan page which can be found at:
Southern Scholarship Foundation on FaceBook

It is a page for anyone interested in learning more about Southern Scholarship Foundation. We will be regularly posting photos, updates, and interesting information.

Florida School of the Arts Open House

Florida School of the Arts is having an Open House on Saturday, February 27, 2010. Registration begins at 2:30 p.m.

5001 St. John’s Avenue
Palatka, Florida
32177
386-312-4300
http://www.floarts.org/

Arts for Life! Scholarship Available for High School Seniors

As a reminder, former First Lady Columba Bush and the Foundation for Excellence in Education annually recognize Florida’s outstanding student visual, performing and literary artists through the Arts for Life! Scholarship Program. Each year, Arts for Life! recognizes 25 graduating high school seniors from across Florida for excellence in creative writing, dance, drama, music or visual art. Each recipient receives a $1,000 cash scholarship toward their pursuit of the arts in higher education.

To be considered for an Arts for Life! Scholarship, students must:

• Be a graduating high school senior from a public, private or home education program in Florida in 2010.
  


• Submit a completed application, a brief essay explaining “How the arts have positively influenced my life” and a sample of work in creative writing, dance, drama, music or visual art.

For more information on the program, visit http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=786100&msgid=222932&act=S1DH&c=169254&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.excelined.org%2F or download the Arts for Life! application . Applications must be received by or postmarked on Monday, February 1, 2010.

Scholarship winners will be notified in the spring and invited to a special luncheon in their honor hosted by Jeb and Columba Bush at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center in June. Recipients are invited to showcase their arts discipline through performance and exhibition during the event as well as meet renowned working artists who will provide invaluable advice for pursuing a career in the arts.

If you have questions or would like further information, please contact the Foundation for Excellence in Education at (850) 391-4090.

The Foundation for Excellence in Education is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit charitable organization launched in 2007 by Jeb Bush, Governor of Florida from 1999 to 2007. Our mission is to improve the quality of education in American classrooms by sponsoring innovative, reform-based programs. Programs to develop new strategies to raise student achievement, share the qualities of excellence in teaching and reward excellence in the arts are among the bold initiatives offered by the Foundation for Excellence in Education. To learn more, visit http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=786100&msgid=222932&act=S1DH&c=169254&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.excelined.org.

Dali Museum Field Trip...REMINDER

On Thursday, January 28, 2010, Felix Varela Art Appreciation, Art Club and 4th year art students will be venturing to St. Petersburg, FL to the Dali Museum. Cost per student is $28. Please remember to turn in your payment with your signed field trip form to Mrs. Haibi Figuera in room 327.

Last day to pay is next week, Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Small Works Student Exhibition at MIU

“Small Works” is the district’s first student exhibition hosted by Miami International University of Art & Design. The exhibit allows students to explore various genre, styles and movements through an impressive array of techniques as well as subject matter. By limiting the size of the artwork to no larger than 9 x 9 x 9, the students, through the study of various artists are challenged to maintain the integrity of the size constraints through their creations of original works of art. Artworks will include both 2-D and 3-D creations and this show will prove to be both inspiring and exciting in its size limitations and open ended themes.

Open to grades K-12. 2D and 3D artwork should be no larger than 9” x 9” x 9” matted

Miami International University of Art & Design

Entries Due: Thursday, January 14, 2010
All entries sent to: 9626/Art Education/316/
“Small Works”
Scheduled Exhibition Dates: Monday, February 18 – March 12, 2010
Scheduled Opening Reception and Awards: Thursday, February 25, 2010

MOTHERS & DAUGHTERS WORKSHOP 1-24-10 AT JEWISH MUSEUM OF FLORIDA

WORKSHOP FOR MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS
AT JEWISH MUSEUM OF FLORIDA ON JANUARY 24
A Photographic Lens on Being a Jewish Girl:
Mothers and Daughters Explore Their Relationships with Each Other in Light on Their Jewishness and Feminism

On Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 2:00 pm at the Jewish Museum of Florida, mothers and daughters of all ages will have a unique opportunity to connect with each other in a criticism-free zone. Facilitated by Tracy Ellyn, the Museum's education director, daughters and their moms will share some fun and close time together, exploring issues related to females and learning how roles have evolved for Jewish women. This event complements the Museum's current exhibit, Judy Chicago: Jewish Identity, featuring many works on the theme of the women's movement by well-known feminist artist and activist Judy Chicago.

Just as mothers want more closeness with their daughters, daughters also want to be close to their mothers. Even given their generational differences, no matter how much they act otherwise, they want time with their moms and seek their approval and respect.

All participants are asked to bring photos of themselves and each other at a variety of ages and in different settings. The photos should be an expression of who they are and were. As they will be used in a photomontage project, bring copies if the originals are sentimental.

The event is free for member families; for non-member families, the fee is $15. To make a reservation, please call 305-672-5044, ext. 3175. This program is part of Florida Jewish History Month.

ABOUT THE MUSEUM

The Jewish Museum of Florida on South Beach is housed in two adjacent lovingly restored historic buildings that were once synagogues for Miami Beach's first Jewish congregation. The focal point of the Museum is its core exhibit MOSAIC: Jewish Life in Florida: 1763 to the Present and temporary history and art exhibits that change periodically. Currently on exhibit is Judy Chicago: Jewish Identity through February 7, 2010 and 48 Jews: What It Means To Be Jewish through April 18, 2010. A Collections & Research Center, several films, Timeline Wall of Jewish history, Museum Store and Bessie's Bistro for snacks complete the experience for visitors of all ages and backgrounds. Accredited by the American Association of Museums, the Museum is located at 301 Washington Avenue, South Beach and is open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Mondays and Civil and Jewish holidays. Admission: Adults/$6; Seniors/$5; Families/$12; Members and children under 6/Always Free; Saturdays/Free. For information: 305-672-5044 or www.jewishmuseum.com.

Opening Reception - 2010 Scholastic Art Awards

Scholastics Candidate: Giselle Martinez

ARTIST STATEMENT:
Art is what makes the old into new; it is what keeps life fun and exciting. It can transform a plain old book bag into something fashionable, or at least, into something that would make you smile every time you see it. Art brings into existence the thoughts, ideas, and images that dwell in your head. It is what creates people and places that can never be found. It relieves the stress from daily life, bringing peace to the heart. Art frees your dreams without regret for laziness. It is what holds together my dreamlike life.
All my creations are made to fulfill my own ideas, taste and enjoyment; therefore,
others reactions to my artworks usually do not interest me, unless I made my
projects under the original assumption of creating specifics reactions in the
viewers. However, in any case, it is always pleasant when someone considers my
work to be beautiful and reach their own interpretations from it. The greatest
surprise comes when viewers create their own stories from it, in this case, my
art pieces become the seed for new creations.
Most of my Portfolio shows my two favorite themes: fantasy and dreams. They intertwine in my head as a harmonic combination; when I think fantasy I visualize dreams and when I think of dreams I may end up with a fantasy, there are no delimited frontiers between them. They always go together, like the stars and the moon in a clear night sky.
I choose the works of art according to my feelings; giving freedom to my eyes to gaze upon them, granting my senses the right to evaluate the way they like, and then, ending the game of being selective, just pick my own submissions.
-Giselle Martinez

Scholastics Candidate: Ana Mastrodomenico

Artist statement:

Why did you select the work you submitted for your Art/photography Portfolio? I chose this work to submit to my art/photography portfolio because all my eight artworks are abstracted and different. I chose this work because I had drawn all of my eight artworks. All of my eight artworks come from my mind. I was inspired by abstract paintings and drawings. I selected these eight artworks because it was so different and all my artworks were all constructed well, all of my artworks say a message and all of them have the same type of design and colors. I chose them because it took a lot of effort and time to create.
How do you hope people will react when they look at your work? I hope that people would like my artworks and I hope the audience would get inspired by my work. When the audience look at my work they would like the message that every art work that I did would inspired the people to created and design new art. I hope that the audience would react to my art with a positive view and a positive reaction. And I hope that you guys would like my work and get inspired by my art.
What role does art play in your life? The role of my art plays in my life as a major part of my life. When I was little I have done art and all my art is constructed to be abstract and different. When you see my artworks you would see that is abstract and different. My art plays a big part of my life. Everything that I do in my life is creating art and making art. These eight artworks represent me and my love of creating new art and making new art. -Ana Mastrodomenico

Scholastics Candidate: Lisandra Vazquez

Artist Statement:

Art is not a role in my life but rather the rhythm I have lived my life to. Art is constantly surrounding us and it is our job to discover and give meaning to it all. Since I have memory my mother has worked in the art world indirectly. She is a website designer and she pretty much will design anything that represents a challenge to her. Luckily I inherited her will and passion and I frequently find myself pushing for new ideas on daily basis. Since I was young I was always captivated by loud and lively colors. They for some reason always bring tranquility to my soul consequently there is no wonder that those same colors are the one that fill my work.

Art is a happy distraction in my school life. It brings a sense of productivity and also the chance to create something from scratch. My work like I mentioned earlier is usually filled with color. Furthermore I mostly find myself creating dreamlike worlds mixed with reality. After all I am a dreamer and my artwork will certainly depict that. The work that you will see is frankly the style I have been working on lately so I decided to put it to the test and let you guys be literally the judges.

I hope that my work will open your mind to the possibilities. To the worlds of colors and fantasies that we all lived in when we were little. The feeling of discovering something new every minute and the sense of awe that came with imagining the how’s, when’s, and what’s. Or simply reminding you of those dull moments when your mind drifts and you find yourself daydreaming. -Lisandra Vazquez

Scholastics Candidate: Alex Reyes

Artist Statement:

When I began putting together this portfolio, I wanted it to contain a diversity of pieces that didn’t necessarily stick to a certain theme. However, one element that did remain constant among all my pieces was that they all portray emotion. Basically, I was feeling at the time the piece that was created had a great effect on the final outcome. For example, the “Scream” and “Mind Control” pieces were created at the beginning of this year when college applications and test scores left me seriously frustrated.

Prior to this year, I had only used Photoshop as a photo editing tool. All the pieces I had made were all very dependent on photo sources. In my current work, I took a risk by experimenting with more illustrative and graphic design elements. I believe this really paid off, and took my work to a whole new level. Throughout the creation process of these pieces, I really learned how to incorporate both styles into my pieces. I enjoyed working with Photoshop to create these pieces because it’s very versatile. I used to think Photoshop was just a photo editing software, now I know it can be used as an expressive medium to create just about anything from scratch.

I selected the pieces for this portfolio because I believe they show a variety of the types of pieces I have made. I hope that people are able to enjoy my pieces and understand how I was feeling at the time that I made them. Personally, I think that an observer can share a bond with the artist through any piece, if they are able to experience the same thoughts as the artist had while he/she created it. I keep these pieces as a type of journal, showing my thoughts and feelings during the times they were made. -Alex Reyes

Congratulations to the following students...

The following students will be volunteering as Student Ambassadors at the Coconut Grove Art Festival this year , representing Felix Varela Senior High School!

Sasha Perez

Lauren Mercado

Bryan Keir

Stephanie Keir

Ana Barrios

Kristina Camara

These students will be receiving free t-shirts, visors, in addition to community service hours for working the festival from Saturday, February 13, 2010-Monday, February 15, 2010.

MyPAC "It's a Group Thing"

Where: MyPAC Clubhouse
3324 N. Miami Ave.

Miami, FL 33138
When: Opening Reception Saturday January 9, 6pm to 10pm
Closing : Saturday January 30
Regular Hours: Thursday - Saturday from 11am - 6pm

Miami, Fla. January 2, 2010 - The focus of this month’s exhibition is to bring people together, featuring first time MyPAC artists along with the club’s founding members. Juan Griego, the Miami based curator for the city’s clubhouse, is introduced in the upcoming exhibition: “It’s a Group Thing.” It embodies the current state of most urban artists, who rely on their environment to gather materials, share ideas and continually show their work.
This exhibit brings to light the spirit of MyPAC as an emerging organization for artists to expand their network and become more knowledgeable and successful. MyPAC is open for memberships and is currently accepting applications. Memberships are available for artists who wish to connect to an international network of artists and for art enthusiasts who want to support MyPAC artists.
“It’ a Group Thing” line-up: Isaac Aden, Megan Lotts, Vincent Luca, Hilton Luciano III, Rafael Manresa, Aurora Molina, Bruce Stiglich, Dan Walker, and Valeria Yamamoto. Featured artist of the month: Juan Griego

Join us for YoungArts Week: January 11th- 16th

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Grants, Fellowships and more

Internships Available to College Students with Disabilities: AAPD Launches Summer 2010 Application
The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is now accepting applications for the 2010 Summer Internship programs. Applications are now being accepted until 5PM, EST on January 8, 2010. http://www.aapd.com/AAPDInternship/

31st College Television Awards Call for Entries - Loreen Arbus Focus on Disability Scholarship. This award will be given to a Student writer, producer or director with a disability, to a Student producer whose piece focuses on people with disabilities, or to a piece that features a person with a disability as one of the main characters.
Deadline: January 13, 2010. http://cdn.emmys.tv/foundation/collegetvawards.php

2010 Florida Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) – The Able Trust is now accepting applications for high school students with disabilities under the age of 18 to participate in the 2010 Florida Youth Leadership Forum.
Electronic applications are now available on The Able Trust Web site at the link provided below with a deadline for completion of January 29, 2010. Website: http://www.abletrust.org Questions??? Contact (888) 838-2253, or email: INFO@ABLETRUST.ORG

White House Fellows Program - President Obama and Mrs. Obama would like your help to encourage talented leaders with
disabilities to apply to the White House Fellows program. Each year, 11-19 exceptional young men and women are selected to spend a year in Washington, D.C. to gain first-hand experience in the process of governing the nation at the highest levels of the Federal government. You may learn more about the White House Fellowship at http://www.whitehouse.gov/fellows, or download the application at http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/fellows/apply1.
PDF: http://www.whitehouse.gov/files/documents/white-house-fellows-brochure.pdf Deadline is February 1, 2010.

VSA arts Announces International Collaborative Art Project
VSA arts is taking a creative approach to investigate how many ways people will interpret the same word. Create a visual representation of your experiences, impressions, and perceptions of disability on a printable postcard template and send it back to us. This opportunity is open to everyone. Deadline: February 5, 2010.
Please send all postcards to: Wendy Finklea, VSA arts of Florida, 3500 E. Fletcher Ave., Tampa, Florida 33613
email: wfinklea@coedu.usf.edu Phone: 813-558-5093. For additional information on this project and to download the postcard template, please visit http://www.vsarts.org/postcardproject

Emotion Pictures Call for Entries - 4th International Documentary Festival on Disability
All entries must be documentary films on disability with a production date after 1/1/2006. This year seven prizes will be presented, each one carrying a cash award. Deadline: February 28, 2010. For more information: http://www.ameamedia.gr/en/festival email: festival@ameamedia.gr Phone: +30 210 9098 245.

The Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation Public Policy Fellowship Program 2010-2011
The Foundation is seeking exemplary professionals and/or family members of persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities who are currently working or volunteering in the field of inclusive services and supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities for an intensive one-year Public Policy Fellowship in Washington, D.C. Application Deadline is March 5, 2010 http://www.jpkf.org/Fellowship_guidelines/PublicPolicyFellowshipAnnouncement2010-2011.pdf

2010 Schwallie Family Scholarship Application Period Is Open
OAR began accepting applications for the 2010 Schwallie Family Scholarship program on January 1, 2010
to support qualified individuals with autism or Asperger Syndrome residing in the United States pursuing post-secondary education. OAR will present awards of $3,000 each across three categories: 1) Four-year undergraduate college or university; 2) Two-year undergraduate college, and; 3) Trade, technical or vocational school. Applications are due no later than April 30, 2010. These will be one-time awards for any recipient.For more information: http://www.researchautism.org/news/otherevents/scholarship.asp

ING: Unsung Heroes Awards - Rewarding Excellence in America’s Schools
The ING Unsung Heroes Awards program recognizes innovative and progressive thinking in education through monetary awards. Maximum award: $25,000. Eligibility: full-time educators, teachers, principals, paraprofessionals, or classified staff members with effective projects that improve student learning at an accredited K-12 public or private school.
Deadline: April 30, 2010. http://www.ing-usa.com/us/stellent2/groups/dc/documents/companylobinformation/001143.pdf

Bright House Networks Airtime Grant Program For Non-Profit Organizations
Provides promotional airtime each year to 501(C)(3) non-profit organizations located in the seven counties served by the Tampa Bay Division. Airtime grants may be used to promote general awareness about an organization or to promote a recipient's special event. Grants range in value from $5,000 up to $25,000 in advertising. Promotional messages can be aired on more than 40 popular cable networks...to reach specific audiences. Airtime Grant Application: http://tampabay.brighthouse.com/uploadedfiles/divisions/tampa_content/airtime%20grant%20application.pdf

Office Depot supports nonprofit organizations at the local level with donations of products, contributions of funds, and efforts to encourage employees and customers to become involved. Nonprofit organizations that are aligned with Office Depot's mission to directly impact the health, education, and welfare of children may apply. Funds provided by Office Depot must directly assist children. Application Deadline: None http://www.community.officedepot.com/local.asp

UnitedHealthcare, Children's Foundation Inc. Medical Grants
The UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity dedicated to facilitating access to medical-related services that have the potential to significantly enhance either the clinical condition or the quality of life of the child and that are not fully covered by the available commercial health benefit plan. This “support” is in the form of a medical grant to be used for medical services not covered or not completely covered by commercial health benefit plans. FAQ's: http://uhccf.org/faqs.html To Apply - Applicant: http://uhccf.org/apply_applicant.html

FCCLV SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

The Florida Council of Citizens with Low Vision scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student who is enrolled in academic, professional or technical training beyond the high school level. The $500.00 award will be given for either academic excellence or to an eligible applicant who is enrolled in a course of study, which will increase advancement potential in his/her chosen field. This scholarship may be awarded to a full or part-time student. However, special preference will be given to low-vision applicants, as this is a Low Vision organization.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant must be legally blind. That is, the applicant must have vision in the better eye of no more than 20/200 with corrective lenses or vision greater than 20/200 in the better eye but with a restricted field of vision of no more than 30 degrees.

Applicant must be a resident of the state of Florida. However, college or university doesn't necessarily have to be in Florida.Applicant must have a high school diploma or a high school-equivalency diploma. (High school students who are graduating this term may also apply.)

Applicant must either be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a college, university or trade school.

Applicant must have at least a 3.0 grade point average.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS WHICH MUST ACCOMPANY THIS APPLICATION:
A narrative statement regarding vocational objectives and outlook for employment in your chosen field. Please include any awards or scholarships you have received or that are pending.

Two letters of recommendation.

Sealed official transcript from school currently attending or most recently attended.

Application must be postmarked no later than March 31st, 2009.

Please forward application package to:
Barbara H. Grill
2030 Preymore Street
Osprey, FL 34229

All applications will be reviewed by the Florida Council of Citizens with Low Vision Executive Committee. The recipient of this scholarship will be notified prior to our June 2009 State Convention.

For more information about the FCCLV Scholarship, contact Barbara Grill at (941) 966-7056 or via E-mail at grillbh@comcast.net.

FCCLV Scholarship Application

FCB SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

The 2009 Florida Council of the Blind Scholarship Program consists of awards totaling $6,250.00, which are offered to outstanding students who are enrolled in academic education or professional training beyond the high school level. There are two $2,000.00 awards for academic and leadership excellence; a $1,500.00 award available to an eligible applicant who is enrolled in a course of study which will increase advancement potential in his/her chosen field; and a $750.00 scholarship to be awarded to an eligible applicant who is enrolled in a college or university as a part-time student. All applicants must have, at least a 3.0 grade-point average.

The prestigious Gayle M. Krause-Edwards $2,000.00 scholarship requires a 3.5 grade point average to be considered. This scholarship will be awarded to one student exhibiting outstanding academic and leadership achievements.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
1. Applicant must be legally blind. That is, the applicant must have vision in the better eye of no more than 20/200 with corrective lenses OR may have vision greater than 20/200 in the better eye but with a restricted field of vision of no more than 20 degrees.
2. Applicant must be a resident of the State of Florida.
3. Applicant must have a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma. (High school students who are graduating this term may also apply)
4. Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited college or university or be accepted for enrollment.
5. Applicant must be seeking a college degree.
6. Applicant must have at least a 3.0 grade point average.
7. Applicants who are full-time must carry at least 12 credit hours per semester/quarter to be eligible for the $2,000.00 award. Those who are part-time must carry a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester/quarter to be eligible for the $750.00 award.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS WHICH MUST ACCOMPANY THIS APPLICATION
1. A narrative statement regarding vocational objectives and outlook for employment in your chosen field. Please include any awards or scholarships you have received or that are pending. Part-time students must include an explanation for part-time status (e.g., employed student, family responsibilities, etc.).
2. Two letters of recommendation
3. Official transcript from school currently or most recently attended
4. Certification of Visual Status MUST be mailed by certifying entity.

Application MUST be postmarked no later than March 31st, 2009, and be accompanied by all supporting documents except CERTIFICATION OF VISUAL STATUS, which must be mailed separately.

Please forward application package to:
Florida Council of the Blind
c/o Barbara Grill
2030 Preymore St.
Osprey, FL 34229

For more information about our Scholarship Program, you may contact Barbara Grill at (941) 966-7056 or via E-mail at grillbh@comcast.net.

All applications will be reviewed by the Education and Leadership Committee and the recipients of these awards will be notified prior to our State Annual Convention in June.
FCB Scholarship Application

Deconstructing Culture Exhibition

The Division of Social Sciences and Life Skills, Art Education Program Office invites you and your students to partake in the exhibition Deconstructing Culture - mia-Gallery exhibition. Attached are the necessary submission forms.

Deconstructing Culture: A View of Diversity in our Community
Miami’s rich and diverse community serves as the basis for this exhibition. This city’s rich diversity and spirit of one community crosses the span of a wide variety of ethnicities. Students can explore works of art, artists, culture and society from, but no limited to: Central America, South America, the Caribbean, Europe and the Americas. Jose Bedia, Kehinde Wiley, Purvis Young, Daniel Botterro have utilized mixed media in a unifying method in expressing rich themes of cultural connections to their ancestors and personal identities, which incorporates their surrounding environments and community influences as expressed
through the contemporary methods of abstraction in addition to drawing on classical influences.

Open to grades K-12. 2D artwork should be no larger than 18” x 24” matted. 2D artwork ONLY!

MIA Concourse E Gallery
Entries Due: Thursday, January 28, 2010
All entries sent to: 9626/Art Education/316/
“Deconstructing Culture:
A View of Diversity in our Communities”
Scheduled Exhibition Dates: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 – Tuesday, April 16, 2010
No opening reception or award ceremony will be held for this exhibition.

Students, your art teacher have all available forms.

24th Annual Impressions in Watercolor Exhibition

The Division of Social Sciences and Life Skills, Art Education Program Office invites you and your students to partake in the exhibition 24th Annual Impressions in Watercolor Exhibition at the Dave and Mary Alper JCC. Attached are the necessary submission forms.

24th Annual Impressions in Watercolor Exhibition
The exhibition marks the 24th year of the enduring partnership between the Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the Miami Watercolor Society. The annual exhibition preserves and promotes the unique character of watercolor as a medium among our young artists. Approximately $3000 in gift certificates will be presented by the Miami Watercolor Society as well as Dade Art Educators - Renay Rossi Awards of Excellence.

Open to grades K-12. 2D and 3D artwork should be no larger than 18” x 24” matted

Alper JCC/Children’s Discovery Museum
Entries Due: Thursday, January 14, 2010
All entries sent to: 9626/Art Education/316/
“24th Annual Impressions in Watercolor”
Scheduled Exhibition Dates: Monday, February 1 – Friday, February 26, 2010
Scheduled Opening/ Awards Reception: Thursday, February 18, 2010

Students, your art teachers have the forms available.

African American History Month Exhibition - THEME - History of Black Economic Empowerment

The Division of Social Sciences and Life Skills, Art Education Program Office invites you and your students to partake in the African American History Month Exhibition at the School Board Auditorium Gallery. Attached are the necessary submission forms and theme description.

African American History Month Exhibition
The 2010 Black History Theme
The History of Black Economic Empowerment

Fifty 2-D and low-relief artworks celebrating African American History Month are selected for installation in the auditorium gallery of the School Board Administration Building. This high-profile exhibition is viewed by Board Members, community dignitaries, and thousands of visitors.

School Board Auditorium Gallery
Entries Due: Thursday, January 14, 2009
All entries sent to: 9626/Art Education/316/
“African American History Month”
Scheduled Exhibition Dates: Monday, February 1 – Friday, 26, 2009
No opening reception or award ceremony will be held for this exhibition.

Students, your art teachers have the forms available.

Black History Month Theme for African American History Month Exhibition at SBAB

In observation of Black History Month 2010, Governor Charlie Crist invites Florida students in kindergarten through 12th grade to participate in the Florida Black History Month art, essay, and podcast contests. The Governor also encourages students, parents, teachers, and principals to nominate full-time elementary, middle, and high school African-American educators for the Black History Month Excellence in Education Award. These contests are the first in a month-long series of events to commemorate Florida's diverse heritage. The theme for this year's celebration is African-American Art – A Look at Our Past; A Glimpse into Our Future. The writing prompts are based on paintings from The Kinsey Collection currently housed at the Brogan Museum in Tallahassee. For a complete list of rules, guidelines and upcoming events, visit http://www.floridablackhistory.com/.

Governor Charlie Crist's Black History Month Excellence in Education Award
Official Rules and Guidelines

Governor Charlie Crist's Black History Month Excellence in Education Award Contest is open to all African American, full-time educators in an elementary, middle, or high school in Florida.

Three winners will be selected:
one elementary (K-5) teacher, one middle (6-8) teacher, and one high school (9-12) teacher.

Winners will be notified the week of February 22, 2010.

Completed nomination forms must be mailed to Executive Office of the Governor: Excellence in Education Award Committee, 400 S. Monroe Street, Suite LL-10, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, post-marked by January 22, 2010.

Nominations may be submitted by a principal, teacher, parent/guardian, or student.
Winners will receive a check for $1,500. Winners will receive their award at the Governor's Black History Month celebration to be held in Tallahassee in February 2010. Reasonable travel and lodging expenses will be paid for the winners and one immediate family member.