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A Center of Excellence in the Visual and Performing Arts - January 2009 |
Greetings!
As we give way to the second half of the academic year, our students continue to hone their crafts passionately. Perseverance, drive and dedication is what defines them and their continued accomplishments is what makes this conservatory a unique place. It is with great pride that we invite you to experience New World School of the Arts. As you join us at our exhibits and performances, you will become part of the NWSA family, giving our talented students the support they need to continue polishing their skills and following their dreams. | |
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NWSA RECEIVES $90,000 FROM KNIGHT FOUNDATION
New World School of the Arts ranks among the 31 recipients of the Knight Foundation Arts Partnership grant. The Visual Arts Division will receive $90,000 for two years to fund ARTSEEN, a space to benefit its students and the South Florida community.
ARTSEEN will provide New World School of the Arts College students with additional studio space to create and showcase their work. The space will host workshops, art exhibitions, performances, lectures and mentoring programs free and open to the South Florida community.
Above, future home of ARTSEEN, located at 2215 NW 2nd Avenue, Wynwood.
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 ALUMNI ART EXHIBITION AND AUCTION RINGS IN THE NEW YEAR WITH $35,000
A much anticipated art exhibition at New World School of the Arts yielded unprecedented success.
With twenty three participating NWSA artists, the Alumni Art Exhibition and Auction proved that loyalty and collaboration can make a great difference, as it raised more than $35,000 from the sale of alumni artwork.
Hundreds of arts enthusiasts and NWSA supporters visited the New World Gallery during the opening reception early last month. The artists, who proudly came back to meet with old friends, teachers and mentors, were delighted to share their work and passion with friends of their Alma Mater.
The Alumni Art Exhibition and Auction will remain open through February 13, at the New World Gallery. 25 NE 2nd Street, downtown Miami.
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 BRASS ENSEMBLE WINS NATIONAL COMPETITION
The NWSA Brass Ensemble became the winner of the 2008 Brass Grooves Competition. The announcement fromThe Dallas Brass, which praised the six-member band for "demonstrating excellent musicianship", was accompanied with an invitation to perform at the Midway Band Clinic in Chicago during the holidays. Also included was a $1,000 cash prize and a $1,000 gift certificate for Accent Musica instruments, to be used on the band program.
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GO GATORS!
New World School of the Arts proudly congratulates the Florida GATORS for a well deserved victory. It was a hard fought triumph, but UF proved themselves worthy as they went ahead ten points to secure the win and bring home, one more time, the BCS National Championship.
GATORS, here's a chomp-chom-chomp to you, from your home-away-from-home students, fans and partners at NWSA!
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 MAKE ART WORK CONTINUES WITH EXPERT ADVISE FROM AWARD-WINNING DUO
The second installment of Make Art Work (MAW), a lecture series at New World School of the Arts, highlights an invaluable dialogue with Tony-Award winning writer, director and actor Frank Galati and director and choreographer Peter Amster.The successful duo will discuss how they've navigated their careers and nurtured their art over the years.
New World School of the Arts' MAW is designed to bring artists and arts professionals together with students and the community for a dialogue in the business of art. The series focuses on providing tools, guidance and strategies for success to the next generation of artists.
Wednesday, January 14; 1:15 PM
Louise O. Gerrits Theater
MDC Wolfson Campus, Building 5, 8th Floor
25 NE 2nd Street, downtown Miami.
More information at 305-237-3531
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NWSA CELEBRATES ITS GOOD FORTUNE AND SUMMONS WISHES OF HEALTH AND PROSPERITY
In celebration of the Year of the Ox, the NWSA Executive and Foundation Boards have graciously organized a series of Progressive Dinners to welcome the Chinese New Year and celebrate the many achievements of this famed conservatory.
An innovative initiative sure to bring good fortune and fun, the buffet dinners will be hosted at the private homes of NWSA supporters in Coconut Grove. A dessert reception at Ransom Everglades Swenson Auditorium, followed by a student performance to wish NWSA a very prosperous, healthy and peaceful New Year, will culminate the evening.
For information, please contact Dianne Raulson at 305-237-3753. Sunday, January 25 - By invitation only
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SAVE THE DATE!
On Friday, March 27, NWSA will showcase the talent of its high school and college students in both the performing and visual arts. The Rising Stars showcase is a three-part celebration that begins with an exhibition of artworks by NWSA students followed by a performance of dance, music and theater and concludes with an evening gala in celebration of yet another year of academic and artistic excellence.
Friday, March 27, 2009
5:00 PM - New World Gallery, MDC Wolfson Campus, Building 5, 25 NE 2nd St., Miami
7:00 PM - Gusman Center for the Performing Arts, 175 E. Flagler St., Miami
9:00 PM - Bank of America Sky Lobby Terrace, 100 SE 2nd St., Miami
More information at 305-237-3753
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THREE GREAT PARTNERS. ONE GREAT CONSERVATORY
New World School of the Arts was created by the Florida Legislature as a Center of Excellence in the visual and the performing arts. An educational partnership of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Miami Dade College and the University of Florida.
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THANK YOU, NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS SUPPORTERS
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KEY88, A FUNDRAISING INITIATIVE
Committed to ongoing excellence in education, NWSA has developed Key88, a three-year/multi-million dollar fundraising initiative. NWSA needs your financial support to ensure that all students receive the best educational experience possible. Join this worthy effort today.
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KEY88 MEMBERS*
Angels Warriors Foundation, Alberto Arias & Wood Kinnard, Joan Baxt, Kerrin & Peter Bermont & Tyler Witkin, Karl & Carmen Bishopric, Blue Cross Blue Shield of So. Florida, Ellery Brown, Anne Rochette, Chamberlin, Abbey Chase, Charles Cinnamon, Armando Codina, Commercebank, Henry Courtney, Rafael & Kimberly DeAcha, Dennis Edwards & Mark Steinberg, Ani & Tony Fernandez, Garner Foundation, Donald Goodstein & Elizabeth Fenjves, Lydia Harrison, Sally Heyman, Rod Hildebrant & Matthew Meehan, Deborah Hoffman, House of Houston Foundation, HSBC Bank, Ida Hutzler Charitable Trust, Richard Kirkham & Robert, Houseman, David Lawrence, Jr., Marvin & Isabel Leibowitz, Bern Levine, Lin Lloyd Lougheed, Juan P. Loumiet, Stephen Lyon, Manny's Steakhouse, Marcia Kaplan Simon Trust, Mellon Bank, North Dade Medical Foundation, Northern Trust Bank, Dr. Jules Oaklander, Myrna Palley, S. Daniel Ponce, Redducs Foundation, Connie Russell, Sara Woodruff Foundation, Charles & Margery Seitz, Shepard Broad Foundation, Stuart Sibley, Beatrice Simon, Michalis & Alejandra Stavrinides, Barbara Swan & Barry Diamond, Cricket Taplin.
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NOMINATIONS
Adopt-A-Classroom's tenth anniversary celebration
MIAMI'S GOT CLASS? will be
filming of a live TV show honoring Miami's Most Memorable teachers
on March 7, 2009 in the Design District. Several NWSA Alumni slated to perform including Martin Bejerano, Alex Lacamoire, and Jessica Weiner, and Michelle Martinez. The host for the evening will be Comedian Keegan Michael Key, Star of Mad TV.
Visit our website to nominate your favorite NWSA teacher. "Miami's Got Class" on YouTube
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OTHER UPCOMING PERFORMANCES |
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ABRAHAM LINCOLN's 200th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
CONCERT CHOIR AND WIND ENSEMBLE |
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Monday, February 23; 7:00 PM
Ransom Everglades Auditorium
3575 Main Highway
Coconut Grove
General admission $10 / Students and seniors $5
Directed by Albert Clark, the music selection includes, among others, Aaron Copland's "A Lincoln Portrait" and two pieces from Copland's opera "The Tender Land" , performed by the Concert Choir as well as Howard Hanson's "Song of Democracy." |
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Written, edited and produced by the NWSA Marketing and Communications Department |
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Maria M. Flores Director of Marketing and Communications mflores1@mdc.edu
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