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October 2010
GET INSPIRED. GET CREATIVE. GET TO WORK! |
Dear Starting Artists Family,
The Afterschool Program is poised to kick off on Monday, October 4th, and we are excited to delve into all our favorite art forms with our new Students & Interns: photography, graphic design, film & animation, printmaking, and much more!
Read on for more information about everything that we're up to this month, including special events, community fairs, and more!
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Afterschool Program starts on Monday!
 It's your LAST CHANCE to sign up for the Fall 2010 Afterschool Program! The 10-week program kicks off on Monday, October 4 and culminates in a gallery show of student work and holiday pop-up shop the weekend of December 17. We're excited to start creating fantastic works of art with students and to share them with the SA community!
Didn't get to sign up this fall? Good news! Every Friday this fall will be a free, drop-in afternoon from 3-6pm where SA students can enjoy their time creatively and collaborate on projects. So stop by and get involved on Fridays! Read more about the Program, or check our Schedule online here.
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Arts High Schools Workshop Weekend!
 Attention to our 7th & 8th graders: Thinking about applying to one of NYC's arts-specialized programs? Need to prepare your portfolio for the audition process for high schools? SA's Arts High Schools Prep Workshop is the answer! At this special 3-day, 8-hour workshop, participants will hone their interview skills, practice responding to drawing prompts, and perfect their portfolios under the guidance of SA staff & volunteers.
The workshop will take place Friday, October 15 - Sunday, October 17, so email Lacey to sign up or download the application!
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Marisa is a Do Gooder - VOTE ONLINE Oct 1-15
 Brooklyn Community Foundation's Do Gooder Awards recognize the efforts of 5 outstanding, altruistic individuals working towards a stronger Brooklyn. We think that our Executive Director, Marisa Catalina Casey, definitely fits the bill!
Did you know that as a 16-year-old, Marisa designed a photography calendar that raised thousands of dollars to benefit international orphanages, including the orphanage in Bogota, Colombia that Marisa was adopted from at the age of 3? How about that she founded Starting Artists 10 years later at the age of only 26 in order to give teens the opportunity to be entrepreneurial, artistic, and altruistic the way that she was? Read more and vote for Marisa by visiting www.DoGoodRightHere.org!
Voting continues until October 15 - spread the word!
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Join us at the Mazzone True Value Pumpkinfest
 We just can't get enough of street fairs - so join us at the 6th annual PUMPKINFEST in Carroll Gardens, sponsored by Mazzone True Value! Choose from over a thousand pumpkins, design your own, and enjoy music, pony rides, free refreshments, and more. We'll be painting faces and enjoying time with the community!
Where: Court St. & 4th Pl.
When: Saturday, October 2
Time: 10am - 4pm
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Check out SA on StartingStories.com
 StartingStories.com showcases the creativity & entrepreneurship of individuals who take non-traditional career paths after college. Through in-depth interviews with young & passionate business people, Starting Stories chronicles their tales and creates a community of business insights and resources.
Last month, Starting Stories interviewed Marisa about her experience as founder & Executive Director of Starting Artists! Click here to read this great article and experience Starting Stories for yourself.
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Marisa returns from the Lucca Leadership Fellowship in South Africa
 In September, Marisa spent a week with 40 young leaders from Europe & Africa at the Lucca Leadership Fellowship learning about Transformational Leadership! Visit the Lucca Gallery Page to see her photos and videos from this inspiring trip.
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Thanks to YOU for reading and supporting SA!
Take care,
Marisa & Lacey
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