Donors and Volunteers
of the Month
Donna McIntyre and Carla Clarke of the Today Cargo for hosting an EWI trunk show event to benefit EWI artists.
Karen Leggett for her donation in honor of Josie Campbell
Phyllis & Helene Weissman for their donations to support scholarships for low
income women artists
Jackie Almassion,
Almassion & Associaties Inc. for financial advice |
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PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES FOR ARTISTS
After a photo session with Nina and Lynn of the Tisara Photography last week, and learning more about their professional services and high quality photography, I decided to partner with their studio to offer our artists and members the opportunity to photograph their work at a 15% discounted rate.
Nina can help you photograph your art for your web site, portfolio, media kit, promotional materials or to enter art in a juried show. Got other photography needs? Nina can help you.
Just email Nina at and say that Marga referred you to her studio and receive | |
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EWI has a NEW Home!
Thanks to all of you who continued to support our efforts and helped us going and growing, while we searched for the right office space to run our programs.
Last week we moved into a new and exciting location at Convergence , 1801 N. Quaker Lane, Alexandria, VA 22302. We are currently working on our website to reflect this change. To contact us email Marga or call her at: 301-693-1346.
The search for the right venue for Empowered Women International, and Marga's new art business school, Entrepreneurship Academy for Artists was quite an endeavor. The two organizations moved together and share space, a common vision and goals.
Lisa Hawkins, Convergence's Director was very generous and opened the doors to host EWI and the Academy. Thank you Lisa and the Convergence community! The Convergence is a creative community that engages artists and creative people to incorporate their artistic calling with their spiritual life.
We are planning a painting project, and an EWI Friends Party. Stay tunned for another email on this! |
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Alexandria Times Tells Our Story - Business Without Boarders Changes Lives
In June 2008, EWI graduated a new group of eight immigrant women artists and featured their art together with art from seven alumni members. The graduation ceremony and artists reception was hosted by the Lee Center, and sponsored by Alexandria Commission for the Arts, The Giving Circle of Hope and Whole Foods Fair Lakes.
Thanks to Alexandria Times and its owner and journalist, John Arundel for his dedicated support and contribution to our mission and training program. Training for Success, EWI's entrepreneurial program for artists is a business training created by Romanian native and award-winning journalist Marga Fripp. The program gives immigrants who want to pursue a career in the arts an opportunity to find a voice in their community and earn an income.
"This program has changed my life completely now the sky's the limit," exclaimed Carmen Dupuy, a Venezuelan artist. Thanks Danielle Battaglia for writing the article. Read the Alexandria Times article. |
| ARTIST ENTREPRENEUR BOOT CAMP
7 Marketing Strategies to Sell Your Art, Generate More Clients and Free Publicity
Saturday, July 26, 10 am - 4 pm, Alexandria
Join Marga Fripp for an day powerd by art marketing strategies and practical approaches to success as an artist.
Learn from her experience working with hundreds of artists what strategies work in building a successful business, what resources you can use to promote your art and minimize your investment, and what are the best online and offline marketing strategies to attract clients, sell your art and develop a sustainable business.
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EMPOWERED WOMEN ARTISTS IN THE NEWS
 Evelyn Brooks for launching her new MOSCHIK Men Collection inspired by her Peruvian culture! Proceeds from Evelyn's event benefited Sew N' Know, an educational after school program of the Greater Washington Fashion Chamber of Commerce designed to help youth ages 7-17 build self-confidence, explore their own creativity, and learn entrepreneurial skills.
Evelyn Brooks Designs was featured in the lastest June edition of the DC Modern Luxury Magazine, the Destination Section. SVELTE TV captured the night's event at Washington, DC's Z-Lounge. Watch the Film
 Isabel Castaneda for being featured in Alexandria Times with her new artwork: "The American Angel" featuring singer/songwriter Bono. Read the article.
Jodi Flood and Isabel Castaneda for collaboration on a jewelry and fine art project which resulted in more exposure and sales for both artists. The artists exhibited their jewelry and paintings on June 28 at Cameron Perks Coffeehouse.
 Marlene Belgrove-Roach for presenting the exhibition, Mélange: Contemporary Art of the Caribbean, at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library, in Washington, D.C. The show celebrated Caribbean Heritage Month and showcased six artists from Haiti, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago.
Fatana Arifi for starting to teach drawing and painting classes to Alexandria community members at Durant Center.
The artist was also featured recently in the Muslim Women's Coalition Special Edition of Women's Issues.
Mariana Fernandez for designing the outstanding set for AGUSTIN LARA: BOLEROS AND BLUES! presented by GALA Hispanic Theatre. The artist work was recognized by the Washington Post, WETA and DC Theatre Scene.
"The band sits to the left of Mariana Fernández's elegant Old World set." Read the Washington Post review. | |
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