News from New World School of the Arts

Celebrating 25 years of artistic and academic excellence.
A Center of Excellence in the Visual and Performing Arts, at Miami Dade College - August 2011

A YEAR FULL OF EXCITEMENT AWAITS STUDENTS, PARENTS, FACULTY AND FRIENDS OF NWSA

The 2011-2012 academic year promises to be one of the most thrilling for the school and for the community. Celebrating its 25th Anniversary, New World School of the Arts has prepared an exhilarating program of events. With more than 45 concerts, exhibitions, and performances, the season is sure to offer something for everyone.

Click on this photo to flip through the pages of our season catalogue and be sure to save the date to attend your favorite shows!

If you haven't done so already, attend one of our performances or shows - once you do, you will undoubtedly join the NWSA family of supporters. And if you have already experienced the magic that is New World School of the Arts, we look forward to sharing our season with you. Our Calendar of Events Program includes detailed information of our performances and exhibitions so that you won't miss any of the fun and excitement.

NWSA PROVOST WELCOMES THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

An anniversary is a time for celebration, for remembering the past and looking towards the future. The 25th Anniversary of New World School of the Arts is worthy of outstanding recognition and unprecedented celebration. It is a time to recognize the committed and visionary leaders who have fostered this institution from the very beginning, to the students who fill its halls and studios with energy and excitement from the start of each school day to the drop of the curtain at each performance. This year we celebrate the talented and motivated students, professional artist-faculty, dedicated artistic staff, our outstanding partner educational institutions from the State of Florida, and an exciting community whose artistic awakening is echoed in the growth of New World School of the Arts. Miami, South Florida and the State of Florida stand on the cusp of the future - and New World School of the Arts is creatively leading the way. So join with me in pride for all that we have done and all we dream to do. Connect and re-connect with New World School of the Arts and help build its path to the future. Let's celebrate!

WARM GREETINGS FROM THE NWSA HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

As we close out the 24th year of exceptional experiences and unforgettable events, I am more than excited to welcome in the 25th Anniversary of New World School of the Arts. Now I look forward to expectations of a year filled with artistic training and academic growth that will inspire young artists through a rigorous curriculum and endless artistic opportunities that have and will continue to place NWSA among the top arts conservatories in the nation. The faculty and staff have demonstrated a "team" approach that has produced high student achievement and artistic growth for all. It will be a rewarding and successful year as we continue to approach it with the passion and dedication that this NWSA community is capable of.

Artist Asher Mones talks about the making of his video "Mami Wata"

SIX + SIX EXHIBITION LAUNCHES THE ART SEASON

Opening the visual arts season at New World School of the Arts, Six + Six Exhibition, curated by Maggy Cuesta, dean of visual arts at NWSA, highlights the work of six '2011 high school visual arts graduates and six '2011 BFA grads. The compilation of work clearly illustrates the diverse student body composition at New World School of the Arts and demonstrates the level of art that is produced at the conservatory.

Asher Mones, one of the high school exhibitors, explains about his piece, Miami Wata, which was selected for the show "The video explores the idea of the Bermuda Triangle and how Miami, Bermuda and Puerto Rico have formed this triangle area of natural disasters. I also draw inspiration from certain voodoo rituals and mythical creatures that might have existed in the waters surrounding Miami, by cultures in the Caribbean."

Among the other pieces that will presented are Daiana Oneto's Tubes, a collection of very expressive facial portraits painted on Mylar to create a spatial feeling; Las Memorias del Pasado, by Vanessa Lacayo, showcasing detailed and exquisitely drawn representations of old classic buildings; Places Inside my Head, by Najoo Hong - a light, fun skillfully drawn series of sketchbook pages she identifies as the window to her soul; and Karla Davila's ME·TIC·U·LOUS, a series of skillfully cut paper demonstrating preciseness and immaculate execution.

Six + Six Exhibition

August 22 - September 9

New World Gallery

25 NE 2nd Street, downtown Miami

Free and open to the public

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NWSA ALL-ALUMNI REUNION IS QUICKLY APPROACHING!
More than 180 alumni from the high school and college programs have already confirmed their attendance at NWSA's first ever all-alumni reunion. With a jam-packed three-day agenda, the reunion will deliver something for everyone. From Reconnect Receptions, to Master-Classes and Video Testimonials, and from an Elegant Gala at Parrot Jungle to a Family Western-Style BBQ at Crandon Park, the weekend is sure to bring back treasured memories and offer plenty of opportunities to create brand new ones. To find out more on what the weekend holds, click on the picture above.

To help you relive your glory days at New World School of the Arts, we are uploading photos of commencement by year. Look for yours, print and share!

Commencement Photos 2003-2011

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The class the brings in the most alumni will receive a prize!

MASKED HIGHLIGHTS NWSA TALENT

Nick Duckart and Abdiel Vivancos, both graduates of New World School of the Arts, played leading roles in the acclaimed theater production Masked, by Ilan Hatsor. Presented at GableStage, Masked, the story of three Palestinian brothers and the tribulations they face in a war-infested environment, graced the stage for four consecutive weeks, garnering record attendance and rave reviews.

Duckart, who offered a stellar performance in the role of the Middle brother "Na'im," emphasizes "Having the opportunity to take on a controversial play such as MASKED was one of the more rewarding experiences of my career. Taking on a story that is so far removed from my personal life was a challenge. Telling the story of three brothers on the West Bank required honesty, vulnerability, and specificity; all traits I learned to nurture while at NWSA."

Miami Herald's Rodolfo Roman reports

Chris Joseph from Miami New Times explains