Friday, December 9, 2011

Artreach 4 Kids Gala



First Annual Artreach 4 Kids Gala & Photo Exhibition
[benefiting Artspace Outreach Programs]


(Purchase Tickets by December 31 to receive $10 off and be entered to win a One-night stay at The Umstead Hotel and Spa!)

Who: Artreach 4 Kids, Inc
What: Aspiring Artist of the Year Awards and Silent Auction
Where: Artspace, 201 E Davie St # 101, Raleigh
Why: Learn why ART matters and support this community reaching initiative to empower self discovery & enhance education & personal growth through ART.
When:Jan 26th 7pm-10pm (doors open at 6:30pm)
How: More info and Ticket Purchases available at www.Artreach4kids.org


This is a unique opportunity for guests to vote for their favorite Aspiring Artists and purchase customized artwork featuring these limited-time editions. Judges will be invited to critique and score the photo entries for Artist of the Year. Winners will be recognized at the Gala and Awards will be presented to Artist of the Year, Peoples Choice and Top Featured Artist.


Join us for an eventful evening of:
  • Wine Tasting & Chocolate Pairing provided by... The Wine Feed
  • Live Jazz with the Soulful and Sultry...Kim Arrington
  • The best cover band in Raleigh -bar none... The Lawn Darts
  • Delicious Local Food! (serving heavy Hors ‘dOeuvres and desserts)
  • Silent Auction items provided by Local Artists and Business's
General admission tickets include event entry, Wine & Choc Tasting, Heavy Hors d’Oeuvres, Photo booth Ticket

VIP tickets include beverages (including the VIP food and bar stations), Wine & Choc Tasting, Photo booth, Special VIP Hosts to serve you throughout the evening

Details: www.Artreach4Kids.org

Friday, July 29, 2011

Artreach A-Team Debut

A-Team had an amazing time with the kids at North Hills last night and cant wait to do it again at the ComeUnity Now event tomorrow!

This is just a taste of whats to come for August 13th Artfest!!

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Sunday, July 24, 2011

Artreach 4 Kids Kickoff Party! RSVP on FB: Click Here!

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Sidewalk Chalk Competition led up by local Artist AdAm Peele

Hula Hoop lessons by the amazing Linh "Memory" Pham who was inspired to use Dance and Hooping for excercise and moving meditation as therapy for her fibromyalgia.

Face Painting and Balloon Animals by Justine Smith whose team will show up in Fairy and Pirate costume for the kids.

Mural Art with Ebony Anderson in which adults and kids can get involved and "Put their Art into it"!

Mime Art by a couple of fabulously talented 9 year old by the talented visionary kids from the Field of Dreams Performing Arts Conservatory.

Jewelry Design by the talented visionary Suijin Li.

Door Prizes by various local venues.

And to top it off....
a line up of local Musical Talent. See Line up and Artists below!


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WHY

Artreach 4 Kids is a Team of passionate individuals in pursuit to heighten the awareness of “Why” the exercise of ART is an ESSENTIAL element for Human Development.

Our goal is to educate on “How” ART enhances children’s’ learning, channels positive thought and behavior and provides an emotional outlet to exercise engagement and build self esteem.

We accomplish this endeavor to empower self-awareness through spirited grassroots initiatives in raising funds to further facilitate school art programs. Art in its many forms can reach children on a variety of levels, and often in a way that traditional approaches and methods may not.

We look forward to having you join us on August 13th for your Kick Off Party:)


Tuesday, April 26, 2011

1st Quarter Contest Results are in!

Going another round for "Photographer of the Year Award" with the Wedding Photographic Society! Honored to have placed amongst the top photographers in our area.


Winning Images for Round One:)

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Monday, April 4, 2011

And the Winner is...

2011 featured monthly winner of the Aspiring Artist Contest!


April Featured Artist: Lori Foernzler
A Word from the Artist

the WHO: "I am a mom, student, and aspiring photographer. Photography has always been a part of my life, but I never pursued it beyond a hobby."

the WHY: "My husband's passing in 2009 was the catalyst to pursue my passion for photography. Life is too complicated and short to be burdened by a job that you don't enjoy on some level. Add to that my being out of the workforce for nearly 15 years and the sole caregiver to a 6 and 12 year old photography made sense to me. By choosing to pursue this some unexpected things happened. My children and I stay involved with the community by going places we might not have 'before camera' - all of us with a camera. We have slowed down as the world races by and taken the time to stop and really appreciate what is happening right here, right now. For me personally, photography has given me the opportunity to grow as an individual, learn how to be independent, and re-learn how to make new connections. Although I do not know where this passion will take me, I am enrolled in courses to help develop my technical skills so the meaning or feeling I see when I click the shutter comes through to the viewer."

the WHAT: "For me this particular image represents the vibrant color that springs brings, the subtle harmonies in nature that are often overlooked, and, of course, the yellow pollen that covers absolutely everything in the area."

TO SUBMIT ENTRIES FOR MAY'S CONTEST: get details here

Monday, March 14, 2011

2011 Photo Contest and Artreach4kids Fundraiser

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  • ALL Finalists have a chance to win Aspiring Artist of the Year and Peoples Choice Awards at the Artreach 4 kids Gala to be held at Artspace in Jan 2012.
MORE DETAILS: www.Artreach4kids.org


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Friday, March 4, 2011

PHOTO CONTEST and FUNDRAISER

ROCK YOUR VOTE!
Help us choose the Featured First Friday Artist! Voting poll is along the side bar on the top right. This months theme is WINTER WONDERLAND. Congratulations to all Finalists!!

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ADDITIONAL INFO ABOUT THE CONTEST
AND FUNDRAISER

This year Nancy Thomas Photo is hosting the Put Your Art into it Contest Series in conjunction with a Fundraiser for ARTSPACE OUTREACH PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN. All Finalists will be allowed to submit their artwork into the end of the year exhibition at Artspace. This is where additional voting will take place and competition for 2 AWARDS will come to a close.
  1. ASPIRING ARTIST OF THE YEAR AWARD (based on ART Submission)
  2. PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD (based on most VOTES/FUNDS)

VOTING: this year each VOTE= $1

Still working out the details (sooo much exciting stuff to come) but for now, for each qualifying Finalist:
  • Voting will take place each month for the "Featured First Friday Artist"
  • Each Finalist will be required to raise 100 votes which equals $100 dollars for each entry they want submitted into the ARTSPACE Exhibit. You will have until the end of the year to raise these 100 votes through individual pledges in order to enter your image. Details will be provided to you.
  • All Finalists who raise 100 votes within every 30 day period will receive DOUBLE VOTES for their entry throughout the year.
  • The monthly "Featured First Friday Artist" winner will receive Media Recognition and 50 Free Votes.
We will be posting more info on the ART 4 OUTREACH Fundraiser along with website shortly.

Monday, February 14, 2011

Photographer of the Year Awards

So funny that I host my own photo competition but have never submitted images into competition myself. Well, I finally participated in a contest for Photographer of the Year of 2010! Although I did not steal the spotlight I am extremely proud to announce placing 2nd amongst such amazing talent in the Wedding Photographic Society. I'll chalk it up as a win;)

Looking forward to the Aspiring Photographer of the Year Awards that will follow 2011's
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Here are my winning images of 2010:
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