Good afternoon all. We are going to use this blog in addition to Facebook to keep posting updates regarding the situation at hand in Jacmel, Haiti and regarding all the amazing and wonderful things that are taking place because of this horrible event, this earthquake, our worst nightmare. As Nancy Josephson said, we are all in shock, sick at heart, and very proud of our children, staff, families, and everyone who has rallied together to help.
We are awaiting the arrival of the International Red Cross in Jacmel and ACFFC will be a coordinating agency - the IRC will set up at ACFFC as our building still stands!
Information and events:
Everyone has survived at ACFFC which is a blessing. Now they need to stay alive. They have come together, are cooking, sharing, providing support to each other and to the community, for they are a community, a true community.
We are seeking to raise funds not just short term but also long term for sustenance and change. You can donate via the website, all information is posted.
Please see our Cause page on Facebook as well.
http://apps.facebook.com/causes/138201/22688483?m=71bb3202
Events:
Art Lives Studio http://media.causes.com/704989?
http://media.causes.com/ribbon/704989 and children's art online
From Nadine LaFond:
Next Steps
My husband Brian (Herkert) is working on another benefit (Feb. 15th) and will have more news for you soon. The Highland Park Community has already set up a benefit for Jan. 30th; our group show is now a traveling exhibit and will continue to donate until all artwork is sold and fellow artists have already gotten to work on more upcoming benefits. A film maker was out last night and conducted interviews with us, recorded the exhibit / performance and will produce a film to further support the children at ACFFC; our exhibit catalogue is scheduled to release in March / April 2010 and will donate powerfully again. Alot more to come... Now for the big news: By way of this message, I would like to introduce to you our dear friend, Jean Marc LeFranc, owner of BAZ Bar, where Brian and I perform with our bandmates in St. Barth's for the past few years. Jean Marc, I would like to introduce you to the Directors of Art Creation Foundation for Children; Judy Hoffman (Florida) and George B. Mettelus (Jacmel) They and the growing community of artists, galleries, businesses and individuals work constantly to bring support to the students of ACFFC's school, where George teaches and organizes all aspects of their programming for the children. Judy and George, according to my conversation only a few moments ago with Jean Marc, he and many of his friends and business colleagues on the island of St. Barth's are focused exclusively on supporting small organizations that provide services to children only and are ethically committed to delivering 100% of funds directly to the communities that need it.
Concert - Saturday January 23, Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette La is partnering with ACFFC and with Jacmel Haiti for relief and rebuild ... thanks to David Goodwyn, Major Joey Durrel and the citizens of Lafayette who have strong connection with Haitian and Creole culture
More information to come
Concert - Thursday January 21, Wilmington Delaware
David Bromberg thanks to Nancy Josephson (ACFFC Board) of Angel Band
http://www.angelband.net/
www.davidbromberg.net/
Art world partners in helping to raise funds are: Laurie Beasley (ACFFC Board), Laurie Carmody, Katie Barr, Marcia Weber, Tony Fisher, Bill Bollendorf, Warren Kahn, Ted Frankel (ACFFC Board), Paul Flack.
http://www.ridgeart.com/
http://www.galeriebonheur.com/
http://www.haitianart.com/
http://www.marciaweberartobjects.com/
http://www.indigoarts.com/
http://www.medalia.net/
http://www.haitianart.com/
http://www.whohadada.com/
www.avam.org/sideshow/
Sandra Renteria (Board Member) is also raising funds via:
http://www.thewinkingowl.com/
http://www.winkingowl.etsy.com/
Dr. Connie Duke at Keiser University WPB - students are out offering children's work as thanks for donation and she just let me know that Pearson Publishing is making a donation to ACFFC.
Nancy Lee Mitchell and the Patapsco middle school students are working hard, making hearts for Haiti, for sale at the AVAM Museum Store.
I am going to be on air on The Mosaic of Art, Miami internet based radio program, on Monday.
Several people on ebay are designating proceeds of their sales to ACFFC.
More later.
Gerline and Nancy will be posting updates as well.
Monday, January 18, 2010
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Haiti - HELP THE CHILDREN THROUGH ART PROJECT
ReplyDeleteStart Date : February 15, 2010
End Date : September 16, 2010
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Art Show For Kids is Sponsoring HAITI - HELP THE CHILDREN THROUGH ART PROJECT ArtShowForKids.com will donate $2.00 to a qualified Haiti Relief Fund for each piece of art entered in the show (and a minimum of $100.00). There is no charge for entering. Help the children of Haiti through your art by submitting a piece of art, a drawing, sketch, watercolor, or painting to let the victims of the recent earthquake know that you are doing all you can to help them in their time of need.
Criteria:
This Art Show does not have
any criteria restrictions. Awards:
1st - 20.00
2nd - 10.00
3rd - 5.00