Artist submissions to Philadelphia's 7th Annual Black Women's Arts Festival (scheduled for July 29th thru August 1st, 2010) has an Early Bird discounted rate which expires January 15th, 2010! For this limited time only, the submission fee is only $10!
For more information, please visit
http://bwaf2010submissions.eventbrite.com/
We look forward to hearing from you!
Monday, December 7, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
BWAF Pages Online Supplement 10/26/09
Greetings, Friends!
Welcome to the very first issue of the BWAF Pages Online Supplement!
The BWAF Pages is "Almost As Good As Word of Mouth" - "A Community Resource Directory & Coupon Book" to be published and released at the 7th Annual Black Women's Arts Festival (July 29th - Aug 1st, 2010). The website is http://BWAFpages.com and we have created this “Online Supplement” for up-to-the-moment news and updates from our community of black women artists, friends, and allies. (To receive it in your inbox, please join the official BWAF Mailing List at http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/BWAFphilly).
Although we will be using the standard method of charging specific advertising rates and receiving those payments to fund the publication of the print version and cover our other costs, we are trying something new in attracting the funds to allow us to compile your news and release them in our supplement - free will donations!
We are trying an honor system of offering this as a pseudo-"free" community service. Anyone can submit listings, with or without payment. Pay what you can when you can, and when you can't, if there's space and your news seems exciting or something that could be of use to our communities, we'll spread the word and promote your cause by publishing your listing for free. We're hoping that the free will donations we receive from readers, contributors, and/or fans of BWAF, will cover our website hosting costs as well as our wages for spending the time it takes to compile, edit, and post the supplement on our various social networks (including MySpace, Facebook, Yahoo, and Craigslist).
We plan to release the BWAF Pages Online Supplement at least twice a month.
If you like what you read here, please send a check or money order payable to the Black Women's Arts Festival and mail it to:
BWAF Pages
c/o Black Women's Arts Festival
3721 Midvale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19129-1743
USA
If you prefer to use Paypal, email us at info(at)BWAFpages.com and we’ll send you instructions.
To submit your listing with or without donation, please send a 75-word or less ad to: info(at)BWAFpages.com. (If you’d like to submit a longer article, please make a blog out of it and send us the link to the blog. A free and easy way to do this is to create a blog at www.blogspot.com.) Please use a clear subject to help us recognize the nature of your ad quickly.
We thank you for your interest in the BWAF Pages, and we look forward to hearing from you!
In art & community,
Cassendre Xavier
renaissance negresse
Founder & Executive Director
Ebony Malaika Collier, Poet & BWAF Staff Member
Co-Director of the BWAF Poetry Chapbook Competition
Listings Editor of the BWAF Pages
--
The BWAF Pages - A Community Resource Directory & Coupon Book published by The Black Women's Arts Festival
BWAF Pages - Almost as Good as Word of Mouth
Contact/support:
BWAF Pages
c/o Black Women's Arts Festival
3721 Midvale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19129-1743
(215) 951-0330, x 2108
Email: info(at)BWAFpages.com
Website: http://www.BWAFpages.com
BWAF Pages Online Supplement 10/26/09
IN THIS ISSUE:
1) HOW TO AVOID THE SWINE FLU
2) JOB OPENING AT WOMEN ORGANIZED AGAINST RAPE
3) CALL FOR ARTISTS - IDEA ARTS INITIATIVE
4) COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS
1) HOW TO AVOID THE SWINE FLU advice from Dr. Vinay Goyal submitted by Chelle Fresh
From contributor Chelle Fresh, "Swine flu advice (Not a joke)...this saves lives
if you hold on to fear it will never let you go....release your grip~
Here is some great info regarding fending off the H1N1 virus.
Dr. Vinay Goyal is an MBBS,DRM,DNB (Intensivist and Thyroid specialist), having clinical experience
of over 20 years. The following message given by him, it makes a lot of sense and is important for all to know":
The only portals of entry are the nostrils and
mouth/throat. In
a global epidemic of this nature, it's almost
impossible not coming into contact with H1N1 in
spite of all precautions. Contact with
H1N1 is not so much of a
problem as
proliferation is...
To read complete article, please visit: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BWAFphilly/message/3291
Announcing three (3) confirmed judges for our forthcoming Black Women's Poetry Chapbook Contest! We are still hoping for 2 more - ideally non-female and/or non-Black, to add to the diversity of judging. If interested, please email your poetry bio to BWAFphilly(at)yahoo.com. (You must have been published by someone other than yourself.) Looking forward to hearing from all qualified applicants! http://BWAFphilly.org
2) JOB OPENING AT WOMEN ORGANIZED AGAINST RAPE Submitted by Koko Hans aka Kenyetta Overton
Job opportunity! See below.
Good morning,
WOAR has a position available that pays in the mid-30’s, plus benefits. The position title is an Education Specialist...
To read complete article, please visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BWAFphilly/message/3294
3) CALL FOR ARTISTS - IDEA ARTS INITIATIVE
Greetings & Shalom:
On behalf of Idea Coalition, I'd like to invite all artists to participate in "Transcending the Divide: Slavery and Holocaust." Below you will find the invitation and website, which highlights all the fine details at www.ideaarts.org. Friends. this is great opportunity to share with artist all over the nation.
We look forward to viewing all artist submissions! Thank you very much!
Cheerfully Yours,
Florcy Morisset
Chair of The Idea Arts Initiative
Owner of Vivant Art Collection
http://vivantartcollection.com
4) COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS
Hello All
I hope all is well. I have parlayed my years of experience working for recruiting firms and started a professional services enterprise. I now offer a resume/cover letter creation services. Although I have been helping people with their resumes for several years I feel now is the time to expand my market. If you know someone in need of an updated or new resume I'd welcome referrals. Letters of reference can be provided.
My contact information is as follows:
Kenyetta Overton
kaco2000(at)yahoo.com or 610 864 6261
Write On!
Write Often!
Kenyetta Overton
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hello BWAF Family!
This is Danielle Charles--- visual artist, designer, and founder of Ase Art Design. My business (BWA/BWOO) offers a unique service, blending art and practical interior design applications. Complimentary design consultations are offered to the purchasers of my original paintings, further enhancing their art experience by creating soulful environments that reflect who they are and showcase the art they truly love!
Painting has been my passion...it gives me great joy! For many years, I balanced this passion with my professional design career. Recently, I've committed myself to painting and helping others reflect their radiant spirits on the inside & out!
For more information, please visit www.ase-artdesign.com
Meet me at the 24th annual Philadelphia October Gallery Art Expo (booth #2005) NOV. 13th, 14th, and 15th! I'll be featuring my new painting series titled "Extractions". For more information please visit www.octobergallery.com.
Blessings,
Danielle Charles
PO Box 103
Voorhees, NJ 08043
609.922.4613
-------------------------------------------------------------
Peace! My name is Megan Jenifer and I first learned about BWAF through my friend and sis, Monica McIntyre. We both grew up together playing in the DC Youth Orchestra Program. I am a violinist like her sister Marcia. I currently teach private violin lessons; however, I wanted to include the following information about myself and my company:
Megan Jenifer, author and teacher, is the owner of The NIA Project, Inc., a company dedicated to fostering the development of Self through empowerment education, health & wellness, as well as performing and healing arts. Megan is committed to helping people find joy and purpose in their lives. She offers classes and free workshops for weight management, alternatives for weight loss surgery, nutrition, Kemetic Yoga, and private Suzuki violin instruction. In her book, How Ordinary People Attract Extraordinary Wealth, she encourages people to realign with Source and discover their true purpose in order to help enrich their lives while creating financial independence and abundance.
Let me know your thoughts!!!
--
What would LOVE do?
Hugs,
Megan ♥
Contact email: megan(at)weight-loss-secret-revealed.com
Contact phone: 757-329-2145
Drop 2-3 Dress Sizes in 10 Minutes!
No diets, no pills, no exercise, no kidding!
http://long.weight-loss-secret-revealed.com
http://twitter.com/FatLossFairy
----------------------------END--------------------------------
If you like what you read here, please send a check or money order payable to the Black Women's Arts Festival and mail it to:
BWAF Pages
c/o Black Women's Arts Festival
3721 Midvale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19129-1743
USA
If you prefer to use Paypal, email us at info(at)BWAFpages.com and we’ll send you instructions.
To submit your listing with or without donation, please send a 75-word or less ad to: info(at)BWAFpages.com. (If you’d like to submit a longer article, please make a blog out of it and send us the link to the blog. A free and easy way to do this is to create a blog at www.blogspot.com.) Please use a clear subject to help us recognize the nature of your ad quickly.
We thank you for your interest in the BWAF Pages, and we look forward to hearing from you!
© 2009 BWAF Pages / Black Women's Arts Festival. All rights reserved. http://BWAFpages.com / http://BWAFphilly.org
Welcome to the very first issue of the BWAF Pages Online Supplement!
The BWAF Pages is "Almost As Good As Word of Mouth" - "A Community Resource Directory & Coupon Book" to be published and released at the 7th Annual Black Women's Arts Festival (July 29th - Aug 1st, 2010). The website is http://BWAFpages.com and we have created this “Online Supplement” for up-to-the-moment news and updates from our community of black women artists, friends, and allies. (To receive it in your inbox, please join the official BWAF Mailing List at http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/BWAFphilly).
Although we will be using the standard method of charging specific advertising rates and receiving those payments to fund the publication of the print version and cover our other costs, we are trying something new in attracting the funds to allow us to compile your news and release them in our supplement - free will donations!
We are trying an honor system of offering this as a pseudo-"free" community service. Anyone can submit listings, with or without payment. Pay what you can when you can, and when you can't, if there's space and your news seems exciting or something that could be of use to our communities, we'll spread the word and promote your cause by publishing your listing for free. We're hoping that the free will donations we receive from readers, contributors, and/or fans of BWAF, will cover our website hosting costs as well as our wages for spending the time it takes to compile, edit, and post the supplement on our various social networks (including MySpace, Facebook, Yahoo, and Craigslist).
We plan to release the BWAF Pages Online Supplement at least twice a month.
If you like what you read here, please send a check or money order payable to the Black Women's Arts Festival and mail it to:
BWAF Pages
c/o Black Women's Arts Festival
3721 Midvale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19129-1743
USA
If you prefer to use Paypal, email us at info(at)BWAFpages.com and we’ll send you instructions.
To submit your listing with or without donation, please send a 75-word or less ad to: info(at)BWAFpages.com. (If you’d like to submit a longer article, please make a blog out of it and send us the link to the blog. A free and easy way to do this is to create a blog at www.blogspot.com.) Please use a clear subject to help us recognize the nature of your ad quickly.
We thank you for your interest in the BWAF Pages, and we look forward to hearing from you!
In art & community,
Cassendre Xavier
renaissance negresse
Founder & Executive Director
Ebony Malaika Collier, Poet & BWAF Staff Member
Co-Director of the BWAF Poetry Chapbook Competition
Listings Editor of the BWAF Pages
--
The BWAF Pages - A Community Resource Directory & Coupon Book published by The Black Women's Arts Festival
BWAF Pages - Almost as Good as Word of Mouth
Contact/support:
BWAF Pages
c/o Black Women's Arts Festival
3721 Midvale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19129-1743
(215) 951-0330, x 2108
Email: info(at)BWAFpages.com
Website: http://www.BWAFpages.com
BWAF Pages Online Supplement 10/26/09
IN THIS ISSUE:
1) HOW TO AVOID THE SWINE FLU
2) JOB OPENING AT WOMEN ORGANIZED AGAINST RAPE
3) CALL FOR ARTISTS - IDEA ARTS INITIATIVE
4) COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS
1) HOW TO AVOID THE SWINE FLU advice from Dr. Vinay Goyal submitted by Chelle Fresh
From contributor Chelle Fresh, "Swine flu advice (Not a joke)...this saves lives
if you hold on to fear it will never let you go....release your grip~
Here is some great info regarding fending off the H1N1 virus.
Dr. Vinay Goyal is an MBBS,DRM,DNB (Intensivist and Thyroid specialist), having clinical experience
of over 20 years. The following message given by him, it makes a lot of sense and is important for all to know":
The only portals of entry are the nostrils and
mouth/throat. In
a global epidemic of this nature, it's almost
impossible not coming into contact with H1N1 in
spite of all precautions. Contact with
H1N1 is not so much of a
problem as
proliferation is...
To read complete article, please visit: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BWAFphilly/message/3291
Announcing three (3) confirmed judges for our forthcoming Black Women's Poetry Chapbook Contest! We are still hoping for 2 more - ideally non-female and/or non-Black, to add to the diversity of judging. If interested, please email your poetry bio to BWAFphilly(at)yahoo.com. (You must have been published by someone other than yourself.) Looking forward to hearing from all qualified applicants! http://BWAFphilly.org
2) JOB OPENING AT WOMEN ORGANIZED AGAINST RAPE Submitted by Koko Hans aka Kenyetta Overton
Job opportunity! See below.
Good morning,
WOAR has a position available that pays in the mid-30’s, plus benefits. The position title is an Education Specialist...
To read complete article, please visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BWAFphilly/message/3294
3) CALL FOR ARTISTS - IDEA ARTS INITIATIVE
Greetings & Shalom:
On behalf of Idea Coalition, I'd like to invite all artists to participate in "Transcending the Divide: Slavery and Holocaust." Below you will find the invitation and website, which highlights all the fine details at www.ideaarts.org. Friends. this is great opportunity to share with artist all over the nation.
We look forward to viewing all artist submissions! Thank you very much!
Cheerfully Yours,
Florcy Morisset
Chair of The Idea Arts Initiative
Owner of Vivant Art Collection
http://vivantartcollection.com
4) COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS
Hello All
I hope all is well. I have parlayed my years of experience working for recruiting firms and started a professional services enterprise. I now offer a resume/cover letter creation services. Although I have been helping people with their resumes for several years I feel now is the time to expand my market. If you know someone in need of an updated or new resume I'd welcome referrals. Letters of reference can be provided.
My contact information is as follows:
Kenyetta Overton
kaco2000(at)yahoo.com or 610 864 6261
Write On!
Write Often!
Kenyetta Overton
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hello BWAF Family!
This is Danielle Charles--- visual artist, designer, and founder of Ase Art Design. My business (BWA/BWOO) offers a unique service, blending art and practical interior design applications. Complimentary design consultations are offered to the purchasers of my original paintings, further enhancing their art experience by creating soulful environments that reflect who they are and showcase the art they truly love!
Painting has been my passion...it gives me great joy! For many years, I balanced this passion with my professional design career. Recently, I've committed myself to painting and helping others reflect their radiant spirits on the inside & out!
For more information, please visit www.ase-artdesign.com
Meet me at the 24th annual Philadelphia October Gallery Art Expo (booth #2005) NOV. 13th, 14th, and 15th! I'll be featuring my new painting series titled "Extractions". For more information please visit www.octobergallery.com.
Blessings,
Danielle Charles
PO Box 103
Voorhees, NJ 08043
609.922.4613
-------------------------------------------------------------
Peace! My name is Megan Jenifer and I first learned about BWAF through my friend and sis, Monica McIntyre. We both grew up together playing in the DC Youth Orchestra Program. I am a violinist like her sister Marcia. I currently teach private violin lessons; however, I wanted to include the following information about myself and my company:
Megan Jenifer, author and teacher, is the owner of The NIA Project, Inc., a company dedicated to fostering the development of Self through empowerment education, health & wellness, as well as performing and healing arts. Megan is committed to helping people find joy and purpose in their lives. She offers classes and free workshops for weight management, alternatives for weight loss surgery, nutrition, Kemetic Yoga, and private Suzuki violin instruction. In her book, How Ordinary People Attract Extraordinary Wealth, she encourages people to realign with Source and discover their true purpose in order to help enrich their lives while creating financial independence and abundance.
Let me know your thoughts!!!
--
What would LOVE do?
Hugs,
Megan ♥
Contact email: megan(at)weight-loss-secret-revealed.com
Contact phone: 757-329-2145
Drop 2-3 Dress Sizes in 10 Minutes!
No diets, no pills, no exercise, no kidding!
http://long.weight-loss-secret-revealed.com
http://twitter.com/FatLossFairy
----------------------------END--------------------------------
If you like what you read here, please send a check or money order payable to the Black Women's Arts Festival and mail it to:
BWAF Pages
c/o Black Women's Arts Festival
3721 Midvale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19129-1743
USA
If you prefer to use Paypal, email us at info(at)BWAFpages.com and we’ll send you instructions.
To submit your listing with or without donation, please send a 75-word or less ad to: info(at)BWAFpages.com. (If you’d like to submit a longer article, please make a blog out of it and send us the link to the blog. A free and easy way to do this is to create a blog at www.blogspot.com.) Please use a clear subject to help us recognize the nature of your ad quickly.
We thank you for your interest in the BWAF Pages, and we look forward to hearing from you!
© 2009 BWAF Pages / Black Women's Arts Festival. All rights reserved. http://BWAFpages.com / http://BWAFphilly.org
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Poetry Judges Wanted for Contest!
The Black Women’s Arts Festival is seeking 3-5 judges for our first and forthcoming black women’s poetry chapbook contest.
Judges may be of any age, gender or ethnicity, must be published poets (not including self-publishing), and must have regular access to the internet.
Although we are offering free advertising in the BWAF Pages print & online editions and our 2010 Program as a form of compensation for your time, this is an unpaid, volunteer opportunity.
To apply, please email a bio (no attachments, please) to: BWAFphilly@yahoo.com.
We look forward to hearing from all qualified applicants.
Please forward widely!
In art and community,
Cassendre Xavier, renaissance negresse
Founder & Executive Director of the Black Women’s Arts Festival (Est 2003)
www.BWAFphilly.org
Judges may be of any age, gender or ethnicity, must be published poets (not including self-publishing), and must have regular access to the internet.
Although we are offering free advertising in the BWAF Pages print & online editions and our 2010 Program as a form of compensation for your time, this is an unpaid, volunteer opportunity.
To apply, please email a bio (no attachments, please) to: BWAFphilly@yahoo.com.
We look forward to hearing from all qualified applicants.
Please forward widely!
In art and community,
Cassendre Xavier, renaissance negresse
Founder & Executive Director of the Black Women’s Arts Festival (Est 2003)
www.BWAFphilly.org
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Black Women’s Arts Festival Newsletter 10/11/09
The Black Women’s Arts Festival – a Festival for Everyone!
Newsletter October 11, 2009
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1) GREETINGS
2) AND NOW THERE ARE FOUR! (NEW BOARD MEMBERS & VOLUNTEER)
3) CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS – BWAF PHILLY 2010 NOW SEEKING ARTISTS
4) WANTED: VOLUNTEER GRAPHIC ARTISTS FOR LICENSED BWAF PRODUCTS
5) CALL FOR LISTINGS FROM BWAF FEATURES & OUR ALLIES
6) GOODSEARCH US!
7) GOT MAIL? SEND YOUR ADDRESS FOR OUR COOL PAPER-TYPE THINGS!
8) FACEBOOK AND OTHER SOCIAL NETWORKING LINKS
CONTENTS OF TABLE
1) GREETINGS
Greetings, Friends!
I am so happy to be getting in the groove of running BWAF in the way that feels comfortable for me, getting re-acclimated as its sole director, as I was for only one year – our first, 2003.
I am assembling folks around me who are strong in areas where I’m weak, and the things I thrive in are able to express themselves freely for the first time, again, since 2003. We have new staff, board members, and a dedicated volunteer already – and I plan to double the numbers in the next few months, if not weeks.
It was brought to my attention, by a black woman, incidentally, that there isn’t nearly enough focus in our website, flyers, posters, or communications that this event is for everyone. I want to take this opportunity to say that it is! While we feature black women, certainly not everyone who has graced one of our stages has been a melanin-enriched female type. We are the leaders of the band - we are the playwrights, the directors, the painters and the sculptors, etc., but our subject matter needn’t be “black” nor “feminine”, and those who assist us in getting our work out don’t always look like us. More importantly, those who attend our events and p/matronize our work aren’t all black women, either, and nor should they be.
If BWAF puts on a show and the only people in the audience are black women, we’ve failed. All of our communities and allies should be interested in and support our work. Not everyone will love it, but everyone who wants to attend should feel welcome to.
It’s one of my goals (starting with adding the marketing slogan “a Festival for Everyone!” to our title), begin making the necessary changes on our website and so forth to ensure that all of Philadelphia and the world for that matter know that BWAF is for everyone. All respectful persons are welcome to attend, and certainly support our work.
Look to future newsletters to learn about projects in the works, including updates about our Themed Journals, other products, and more.
Also as all nonprofits do, we urge you to donate. It’s not by miracles or energy alone that we have had 6 festivals to date. It’s also by money…your money! So please consider donating today (info below). We’re glad you’re on our team, and we appreciate your energy, however you’re able to share it with us.
And now…the news!
2) AND NOW THERE ARE FOUR! (NEW BOARD MEMBERS & VOLUNTEER)
Welcome new board members Vanessa Lowe and Allison Paul! Vanessa is an economic development specialist who has served on many boards, has great ideas and is a major fan of BWAF. Allison is the director of the 40th annual Clark Park Music & Arts Festival, very energetic and eager to work with BWAF as she does with other community arts collectives.
In the previous newsletter, I announced new staff person Ebony Malaika Collier, a longtime Philly poet and supporter of the arts. Ebony will be helping a lot with the BWAF Pages print and online editions, respectively.
I've just updated our website to reflect these changes in staff (see it here: http://bwafphilly.homestead.com/about.html), and I've also included links to former organizers Monica McIntyre (who also served as Creative Director of BWAF for 2 years), Koko Hans aka Kenyetta Overton, Daniel De Jesus, and Maleka Diggs.
3) CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS – BWAF PHILLY 2010 NOW SEEKING ARTISTS
Early bird submission applications are now available at our website (the specific link is http://bwaf2010submissions.eventbrite.com/). Please note that the discounted price is now $10 to apply and will go up after the deadline of January 15, 2010. That page also explains why we charge a fee (takes a lot of time to review each submission, and we receive many).
If you’d like to be considered to feature in 2010’s event, now is a great time to apply.
[Offline version: To receive a paper submission form, please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Black Women’s Arts Festival, Request for Submission Forms, 3721 Midvale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129-1743]
4) WANTED: VOLUNTEER GRAPHIC ARTISTS FOR LICENSED BWAF PRODUCTS
We are looking for 2-3 volunteers who know how to use basic Adobe PhotoShop to create simple images from slogans and concepts and create JPEGs of them for us.
We’re also looking for graphic designers to help us with our other marketing and publicity projects.
We can include your business name and contact through our various print and online advertising opportunities. If you’re interested, please email us at BWAFphilly(at)yahoo.com.
5) CALL FOR LISTINGS FROM BWAF FEATURES & OUR ALLIES
I’d like to start including news of our previous BWAF Features and our allies in one or more of our online communications. If you have featured at the BWAF, or you are a major supporter of our work, and you have news of your business or events you think we and our audience would be helped to know about, please send a 75-word classified ad along with your name, business/performing name, contact info (phone/email/website), as you feel is appropriate and send it to: BWAFpages(at)gmail.com. We will soon be changing the format of our official mailing list www.groups.yahoo.com/group/BWAFphilly to be only news from and about the BWAF organization itself, and funneling the messages from other folks to BWAF Pages. Stay tuned!
6) GOODSEARCH US!
If you need to look something up on the internet, rather than using Yahoo or Google.com, consider going to www.Goodsearch.com and selecting our organization “Black Women’s Arts Festival”. We’ll get money with every search, and from what I’m told, it adds up!
BWAF ally Eric Hamell said on our Facebook profile, “They also have a toolbar now, so you don't even have to go to their home page to use the search function.”
So, there you have it, folks!
7) GOT MAIL? SEND YOUR ADDRESS FOR OUR COOL PAPER-TYPE THINGS!
One of the projects in the works is a direct mail campaign from us to you. If you’d like to be on our paper mailing list, please respond to this message with your postal mailing address. You can also email it to: BWAFphilly(at)yahoo.com. Offline? Mail a postcard with your address on it to: Black Women’s Arts Festival, 3721 Midvale Ave, Philadelphia PA 19129-1743.
8) FACEBOOK AND OTHER SOCIAL NETWORKING LINKS
Please take a moment to click on all our FB links and befriend us. Also, if you’re a black woman artist, or an ally of BWAs, please network with us and with each other – befriend befriend, befriend!
BWAF Facebook Profile (don’t forget to log in first): http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=1303307631&ref=profile
BWAF Facebook Group (log in and then click): http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=53284687509
We’re on MySpace, too: www.myspace.com/BWAFphilly
You can always join our official email list by sending a blank email to: BWAFphilly-subscribe(at)yahoogroups.com
We invite and welcome your tax-deductible donation (we’re a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization) to the address below.
Thanks for everything and see you next time!
In art & community,
Cassendre Xavier
renaissance negresse
Founder & Executive Director
Black Women's Arts Festival (Est. 2003)
A Festival for Everyone!
Contact:
Black Women's Arts Festival
3721 Midvale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19129-1743
(215) 951-0330, x 2108
Email: info(at)BWAFphilly.org
Website: www.BWAFphilly.org
MySpace: www.myspace.com/BWAFphilly
Yahoo Group (or official mailing list): www.groups.yahoo.com/group/BWAFphilly
Join our Facebook Group!
[So, did you dig this newsletter? Please forward it to every living creature you’re in contact with, print it out and give it to folks you know “don’t do the internet” and we promise you good things will come to you and your descendants!]
© 2009 Black Women’s Arts FestivalÔ, BWAF, BWAF PhillyÔ. All rights reserved.
To view this on Blogspot, visit http://bwafphilly.blogspot.com/2009/10/black-womens-arts-festival-newsletter.html
To view this on Yahoo Groups, visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BWAFphilly/message/3270
P.S. Send us money :-)
Newsletter October 11, 2009
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1) GREETINGS
2) AND NOW THERE ARE FOUR! (NEW BOARD MEMBERS & VOLUNTEER)
3) CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS – BWAF PHILLY 2010 NOW SEEKING ARTISTS
4) WANTED: VOLUNTEER GRAPHIC ARTISTS FOR LICENSED BWAF PRODUCTS
5) CALL FOR LISTINGS FROM BWAF FEATURES & OUR ALLIES
6) GOODSEARCH US!
7) GOT MAIL? SEND YOUR ADDRESS FOR OUR COOL PAPER-TYPE THINGS!
8) FACEBOOK AND OTHER SOCIAL NETWORKING LINKS
CONTENTS OF TABLE
1) GREETINGS
Greetings, Friends!
I am so happy to be getting in the groove of running BWAF in the way that feels comfortable for me, getting re-acclimated as its sole director, as I was for only one year – our first, 2003.
I am assembling folks around me who are strong in areas where I’m weak, and the things I thrive in are able to express themselves freely for the first time, again, since 2003. We have new staff, board members, and a dedicated volunteer already – and I plan to double the numbers in the next few months, if not weeks.
It was brought to my attention, by a black woman, incidentally, that there isn’t nearly enough focus in our website, flyers, posters, or communications that this event is for everyone. I want to take this opportunity to say that it is! While we feature black women, certainly not everyone who has graced one of our stages has been a melanin-enriched female type. We are the leaders of the band - we are the playwrights, the directors, the painters and the sculptors, etc., but our subject matter needn’t be “black” nor “feminine”, and those who assist us in getting our work out don’t always look like us. More importantly, those who attend our events and p/matronize our work aren’t all black women, either, and nor should they be.
If BWAF puts on a show and the only people in the audience are black women, we’ve failed. All of our communities and allies should be interested in and support our work. Not everyone will love it, but everyone who wants to attend should feel welcome to.
It’s one of my goals (starting with adding the marketing slogan “a Festival for Everyone!” to our title), begin making the necessary changes on our website and so forth to ensure that all of Philadelphia and the world for that matter know that BWAF is for everyone. All respectful persons are welcome to attend, and certainly support our work.
Look to future newsletters to learn about projects in the works, including updates about our Themed Journals, other products, and more.
Also as all nonprofits do, we urge you to donate. It’s not by miracles or energy alone that we have had 6 festivals to date. It’s also by money…your money! So please consider donating today (info below). We’re glad you’re on our team, and we appreciate your energy, however you’re able to share it with us.
And now…the news!
2) AND NOW THERE ARE FOUR! (NEW BOARD MEMBERS & VOLUNTEER)
Welcome new board members Vanessa Lowe and Allison Paul! Vanessa is an economic development specialist who has served on many boards, has great ideas and is a major fan of BWAF. Allison is the director of the 40th annual Clark Park Music & Arts Festival, very energetic and eager to work with BWAF as she does with other community arts collectives.
In the previous newsletter, I announced new staff person Ebony Malaika Collier, a longtime Philly poet and supporter of the arts. Ebony will be helping a lot with the BWAF Pages print and online editions, respectively.
I've just updated our website to reflect these changes in staff (see it here: http://bwafphilly.homestead.com/about.html), and I've also included links to former organizers Monica McIntyre (who also served as Creative Director of BWAF for 2 years), Koko Hans aka Kenyetta Overton, Daniel De Jesus, and Maleka Diggs.
3) CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS – BWAF PHILLY 2010 NOW SEEKING ARTISTS
Early bird submission applications are now available at our website (the specific link is http://bwaf2010submissions.eventbrite.com/). Please note that the discounted price is now $10 to apply and will go up after the deadline of January 15, 2010. That page also explains why we charge a fee (takes a lot of time to review each submission, and we receive many).
If you’d like to be considered to feature in 2010’s event, now is a great time to apply.
[Offline version: To receive a paper submission form, please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Black Women’s Arts Festival, Request for Submission Forms, 3721 Midvale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129-1743]
4) WANTED: VOLUNTEER GRAPHIC ARTISTS FOR LICENSED BWAF PRODUCTS
We are looking for 2-3 volunteers who know how to use basic Adobe PhotoShop to create simple images from slogans and concepts and create JPEGs of them for us.
We’re also looking for graphic designers to help us with our other marketing and publicity projects.
We can include your business name and contact through our various print and online advertising opportunities. If you’re interested, please email us at BWAFphilly(at)yahoo.com.
5) CALL FOR LISTINGS FROM BWAF FEATURES & OUR ALLIES
I’d like to start including news of our previous BWAF Features and our allies in one or more of our online communications. If you have featured at the BWAF, or you are a major supporter of our work, and you have news of your business or events you think we and our audience would be helped to know about, please send a 75-word classified ad along with your name, business/performing name, contact info (phone/email/website), as you feel is appropriate and send it to: BWAFpages(at)gmail.com. We will soon be changing the format of our official mailing list www.groups.yahoo.com/group/BWAFphilly to be only news from and about the BWAF organization itself, and funneling the messages from other folks to BWAF Pages. Stay tuned!
6) GOODSEARCH US!
If you need to look something up on the internet, rather than using Yahoo or Google.com, consider going to www.Goodsearch.com and selecting our organization “Black Women’s Arts Festival”. We’ll get money with every search, and from what I’m told, it adds up!
BWAF ally Eric Hamell said on our Facebook profile, “They also have a toolbar now, so you don't even have to go to their home page to use the search function.”
So, there you have it, folks!
7) GOT MAIL? SEND YOUR ADDRESS FOR OUR COOL PAPER-TYPE THINGS!
One of the projects in the works is a direct mail campaign from us to you. If you’d like to be on our paper mailing list, please respond to this message with your postal mailing address. You can also email it to: BWAFphilly(at)yahoo.com. Offline? Mail a postcard with your address on it to: Black Women’s Arts Festival, 3721 Midvale Ave, Philadelphia PA 19129-1743.
8) FACEBOOK AND OTHER SOCIAL NETWORKING LINKS
Please take a moment to click on all our FB links and befriend us. Also, if you’re a black woman artist, or an ally of BWAs, please network with us and with each other – befriend befriend, befriend!
BWAF Facebook Profile (don’t forget to log in first): http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=1303307631&ref=profile
BWAF Facebook Group (log in and then click): http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=53284687509
We’re on MySpace, too: www.myspace.com/BWAFphilly
You can always join our official email list by sending a blank email to: BWAFphilly-subscribe(at)yahoogroups.com
We invite and welcome your tax-deductible donation (we’re a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization) to the address below.
Thanks for everything and see you next time!
In art & community,
Cassendre Xavier
renaissance negresse
Founder & Executive Director
Black Women's Arts Festival (Est. 2003)
A Festival for Everyone!
Contact:
Black Women's Arts Festival
3721 Midvale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19129-1743
(215) 951-0330, x 2108
Email: info(at)BWAFphilly.org
Website: www.BWAFphilly.org
MySpace: www.myspace.com/BWAFphilly
Yahoo Group (or official mailing list): www.groups.yahoo.com/group/BWAFphilly
Join our Facebook Group!
[So, did you dig this newsletter? Please forward it to every living creature you’re in contact with, print it out and give it to folks you know “don’t do the internet” and we promise you good things will come to you and your descendants!]
© 2009 Black Women’s Arts FestivalÔ, BWAF, BWAF PhillyÔ. All rights reserved.
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Sunday, September 27, 2009
Black Women’s Arts Festival Newsletter 9/27/09
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1) GREETINGS
2) WELCOME TO OUR NEW STAFF MEMBER, EBONY MALAIKA COLLIER!
3) SHOUT OUT FROM THE ROTUNDA’S GINA RENZI IN THIS WEEK’S CITY PAPER!
4) FREE ADVERTISING AT BWAF PAGES ENDS OCTOBER 1ST!
5) FACEBOOK AND OTHER SOCIAL NETWORKING LINKS
CONTENTS OF TABLE
1) GREETINGS
Greetings, Friends!
Can autumn really be almost over so soon? Hope you enjoyed your summer and that the cool weather is bringing clarity, calm, and opportunities to unwind and prepare to hibernate a bit in the coming months.
BWAF is going through its own changes, preparing to scale down a bit and get to the roots of what makes us special – and what has helped us grow over the years.
One of the most important things to do in business is to “grow slowly” (-Kelli O’Donnell of R Family Vacations), and I’m looking forward to producing BWAF again as I did in the early days, refashioning my early vision of it, and I hope you’ll be pleased with the results. Remember, I couldn’t do it without you – we can’t do it without you, and we thank you for your continued support. Look to future newsletters to learn about projects in the works, including updates about our Themed Journals, calls for artists, volunteers, board members and more.
Also as all nonprofits do, we urge you to donate. It’s not by miracles or energy alone that we have had 6 festivals to date. It’s also by money…your money! So please consider donating today (info below). We’re glad you’re on our team, and we appreciate your energy, however you’re able to share it with us.
And now…the news!
2) WELCOME TO OUR NEW STAFF MEMBER, EBONY MALAIKA COLLIER!
I am thrilled to announce that local poet and freelance event promoter Ebony Malaika Collier has joined the staff of the Black Women’s Arts Festival as the Listings Editor of the BWAF Pages as well as taking on other tasks in marketing and publicity.
Some of you have seen Ebony’s work on Facebook, which usually features her many announcements of events in the Philly arts scene, particularly in poetry and spoken word. Her interests are very diverse, and she has a classic, discriminating, yet curious and open aesthetic in seeking, and finding, the most interesting open mics and performance venues/opportunities in town.
Ebony will be posting many of our notices and events on Facebook, and we will soon be announcing our system for accepting listings.
3) SHOUT OUT FROM THE ROTUNDA’S GINA RENZI IN THIS WEEK’S CITY PAPER!
The Rotunda, one of Philadelphia’s most important community arts venues, celebrated its 10th anniversary this weekend. The Rotunda was also the first site of the Black Women’s Arts Festival, and remains, to me, our primary venue/home. Rotunda director Gina Renzi was interviewed in our fair city’s two alternative newspapers, the Philadelphia City Paper and the Philadelphia Weekly. Here is part of what was said in the former,
CP: You've spent a lot of a days and nights at the Rotunda. Do you have any memories that stand out?
GR: Every year we participate in as many festivals as we can. One that I think is especially mind-blowing is the Black Women's Arts Festival. At one of the first shows that they did, I remember saying to the organizer of the festival that I was just going to have to destroy the stage after the show — that it was so good that nothing could really top it.
It was almost like my version of going to church — I had a spiritual experience watching this woman performing for the public but absolutely baring her soul and crying on stage. It ended up being this show where it wasn't just a bunch of musicians, but it was catharsis — a real healing event. I don't know how much of that you'd see in a commercial venue, where I don't think people allow themselves to take off their masks. When the organizer burst into tears, others rushed up and hugged her. That's community. It wasn't corny, we all just kind of felt it.
Source: http://reviews.citypaper.net/articles/2009/09/24/the-rotunda-west-philly-10th-anniversary
Needless to say, this is a very high honor from a woman who has overseen thousands of events over the years. Even if we had been chosen among 30 of her most memorable, it would’ve been high praise, but the fact that she only chose one, and that we were it, left me speechless when I read it.
BWAF has been collecting comments and testimonials like this over the years (we use them in grantwriting and other fundraising efforts), but nothing has been as big nor as important as this comment to date. Thank you Gina, for this credit. May the Rotunda have 10 and more wonderful years, and may BWAF maintain a rich relationship with this center of community arts and culture. Congratulations!
4) FREE ADVERTISING AT BWAF PAGES ENDS OCTOBER 1ST!
Hey. Do you do neat stuff, or does someone you know do? Would you like some free awesome advertising for yourself or that person? Is there anything cool going on in Philly that you would like others to know about? Can you recommend a good acupuncturist or day care center?
Do you have the best stylist in the world? Tell us about it!
We’re building the online version of the BWAF Pages – a Community Resource Directory and Coupon Book scheduled for release at next year’s Festival. We can only sell advertising when our website is chock full of valuable info. So until it is, we are going to be offering free advertising.
So, email us a 100 word “blurb” (ad” including the description of the product, service, artist, opportunity, class/workshop, resource, etc) plus contact info, and we’ll include it in the online version, which you can view at www.BWAFpages.com. Ideally, we will then attract actual paying advertisers to fund the publishing of BWAF Pages print edition, as well as using the advertising funds to also just keep BWAF staffed and growing.
Contact: info(at)BWAFpages.com or phone at 215.951.0330, ext. 2108.
5) FACEBOOK AND OTHER SOCIAL NETWORKING LINKS
Please take a moment to click on all our FB links and befriend us. Also, if you’re a black woman artist, or an ally of BWAs, please network with us and with each other – befriend befriend, befriend!
BWAF Facebook Profile (don’t forget to log in first): http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=1303307631&ref=profile
BWAF Facebook Group (log in and then click): http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=53284687509
We’re on MySpace, too: www.myspace.com/BWAFphilly
You can always join our official email list by sending a blank email to: BWAFphilly-subscribe(at)yahoogroups.com
We invite and welcome your tax-deductible donation (we’re a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization) to the address below.
Thanks for everything and see you next time!
In art & community,
Cassendre Xavier
renaissance negresse
Founder & Executive Director
Black Women's Arts Festival (Est. 2003)
Contact:
Black Women's Arts Festival
3721 Midvale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19129-1743
(215) 951-0330, x 2108
Email: info(at)BWAFphilly.org
Website: www.BWAFphilly.org
MySpace: www.myspace.com/BWAFphilly
Yahoo Group (or official mailing list): www.groups.yahoo.com/group/BWAFphilly
Join our Facebook Group!
© 2009 Black Women’s Arts FestivalÔ, BWAF, BWAF PhillyÔ. All rights reserved.
1) GREETINGS
2) WELCOME TO OUR NEW STAFF MEMBER, EBONY MALAIKA COLLIER!
3) SHOUT OUT FROM THE ROTUNDA’S GINA RENZI IN THIS WEEK’S CITY PAPER!
4) FREE ADVERTISING AT BWAF PAGES ENDS OCTOBER 1ST!
5) FACEBOOK AND OTHER SOCIAL NETWORKING LINKS
CONTENTS OF TABLE
1) GREETINGS
Greetings, Friends!
Can autumn really be almost over so soon? Hope you enjoyed your summer and that the cool weather is bringing clarity, calm, and opportunities to unwind and prepare to hibernate a bit in the coming months.
BWAF is going through its own changes, preparing to scale down a bit and get to the roots of what makes us special – and what has helped us grow over the years.
One of the most important things to do in business is to “grow slowly” (-Kelli O’Donnell of R Family Vacations), and I’m looking forward to producing BWAF again as I did in the early days, refashioning my early vision of it, and I hope you’ll be pleased with the results. Remember, I couldn’t do it without you – we can’t do it without you, and we thank you for your continued support. Look to future newsletters to learn about projects in the works, including updates about our Themed Journals, calls for artists, volunteers, board members and more.
Also as all nonprofits do, we urge you to donate. It’s not by miracles or energy alone that we have had 6 festivals to date. It’s also by money…your money! So please consider donating today (info below). We’re glad you’re on our team, and we appreciate your energy, however you’re able to share it with us.
And now…the news!
2) WELCOME TO OUR NEW STAFF MEMBER, EBONY MALAIKA COLLIER!
I am thrilled to announce that local poet and freelance event promoter Ebony Malaika Collier has joined the staff of the Black Women’s Arts Festival as the Listings Editor of the BWAF Pages as well as taking on other tasks in marketing and publicity.
Some of you have seen Ebony’s work on Facebook, which usually features her many announcements of events in the Philly arts scene, particularly in poetry and spoken word. Her interests are very diverse, and she has a classic, discriminating, yet curious and open aesthetic in seeking, and finding, the most interesting open mics and performance venues/opportunities in town.
Ebony will be posting many of our notices and events on Facebook, and we will soon be announcing our system for accepting listings.
3) SHOUT OUT FROM THE ROTUNDA’S GINA RENZI IN THIS WEEK’S CITY PAPER!
The Rotunda, one of Philadelphia’s most important community arts venues, celebrated its 10th anniversary this weekend. The Rotunda was also the first site of the Black Women’s Arts Festival, and remains, to me, our primary venue/home. Rotunda director Gina Renzi was interviewed in our fair city’s two alternative newspapers, the Philadelphia City Paper and the Philadelphia Weekly. Here is part of what was said in the former,
CP: You've spent a lot of a days and nights at the Rotunda. Do you have any memories that stand out?
GR: Every year we participate in as many festivals as we can. One that I think is especially mind-blowing is the Black Women's Arts Festival. At one of the first shows that they did, I remember saying to the organizer of the festival that I was just going to have to destroy the stage after the show — that it was so good that nothing could really top it.
It was almost like my version of going to church — I had a spiritual experience watching this woman performing for the public but absolutely baring her soul and crying on stage. It ended up being this show where it wasn't just a bunch of musicians, but it was catharsis — a real healing event. I don't know how much of that you'd see in a commercial venue, where I don't think people allow themselves to take off their masks. When the organizer burst into tears, others rushed up and hugged her. That's community. It wasn't corny, we all just kind of felt it.
Source: http://reviews.citypaper.net/articles/2009/09/24/the-rotunda-west-philly-10th-anniversary
Needless to say, this is a very high honor from a woman who has overseen thousands of events over the years. Even if we had been chosen among 30 of her most memorable, it would’ve been high praise, but the fact that she only chose one, and that we were it, left me speechless when I read it.
BWAF has been collecting comments and testimonials like this over the years (we use them in grantwriting and other fundraising efforts), but nothing has been as big nor as important as this comment to date. Thank you Gina, for this credit. May the Rotunda have 10 and more wonderful years, and may BWAF maintain a rich relationship with this center of community arts and culture. Congratulations!
4) FREE ADVERTISING AT BWAF PAGES ENDS OCTOBER 1ST!
Hey. Do you do neat stuff, or does someone you know do? Would you like some free awesome advertising for yourself or that person? Is there anything cool going on in Philly that you would like others to know about? Can you recommend a good acupuncturist or day care center?
Do you have the best stylist in the world? Tell us about it!
We’re building the online version of the BWAF Pages – a Community Resource Directory and Coupon Book scheduled for release at next year’s Festival. We can only sell advertising when our website is chock full of valuable info. So until it is, we are going to be offering free advertising.
So, email us a 100 word “blurb” (ad” including the description of the product, service, artist, opportunity, class/workshop, resource, etc) plus contact info, and we’ll include it in the online version, which you can view at www.BWAFpages.com. Ideally, we will then attract actual paying advertisers to fund the publishing of BWAF Pages print edition, as well as using the advertising funds to also just keep BWAF staffed and growing.
Contact: info(at)BWAFpages.com or phone at 215.951.0330, ext. 2108.
5) FACEBOOK AND OTHER SOCIAL NETWORKING LINKS
Please take a moment to click on all our FB links and befriend us. Also, if you’re a black woman artist, or an ally of BWAs, please network with us and with each other – befriend befriend, befriend!
BWAF Facebook Profile (don’t forget to log in first): http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=1303307631&ref=profile
BWAF Facebook Group (log in and then click): http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=53284687509
We’re on MySpace, too: www.myspace.com/BWAFphilly
You can always join our official email list by sending a blank email to: BWAFphilly-subscribe(at)yahoogroups.com
We invite and welcome your tax-deductible donation (we’re a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization) to the address below.
Thanks for everything and see you next time!
In art & community,
Cassendre Xavier
renaissance negresse
Founder & Executive Director
Black Women's Arts Festival (Est. 2003)
Contact:
Black Women's Arts Festival
3721 Midvale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19129-1743
(215) 951-0330, x 2108
Email: info(at)BWAFphilly.org
Website: www.BWAFphilly.org
MySpace: www.myspace.com/BWAFphilly
Yahoo Group (or official mailing list): www.groups.yahoo.com/group/BWAFphilly
Join our Facebook Group!
© 2009 Black Women’s Arts FestivalÔ, BWAF, BWAF PhillyÔ. All rights reserved.
Friday, September 18, 2009
". . . Any Questions?" is at Gigi's this month!
Hi Cassendre it's Cheryl (Phoenix) of ". . . Any Questions?" Hope all is well. Megan (BeFree) and I were hoping you could help us out with something. This month's . . . Any Questions? is next Thursday and, because of a conflict with Rum Bar events, is happening at a different location. We're trying to get word out about the change to as many folks as possible, particularly those who found out about us through the BWAF. So, we wanted to ask if you wouldn't mind sending out a blast to your BWAF listing and contacts (and any others you'd like to share with) that this month's lounge will be on the 24th at Gigi's, 319 Market St. and will be from 7 to 11. It's free and will have plenty of drink and food specials.
I'm sending a message to both your Facebook and email accounts just to cover the bases. I'm also sending you a friend request and, if you accept, I'll be able to send you a cute little event invitation full of a lot of details about next Thursday that'll make it easier to share with others if you're able to help us out.
Okay, I've spouted enough. Thanks in advance for your help, and please come through and check us out next week.
Peace,
Cheryl
Cheryl
--
Very best,
Cassendre Xavier
renaissance negresse
(musician-author-visual artist-actress)
http://cassEndrExavier.com
Founder of Philadelphia's Annual Black Women's Arts Festival (Est 2003)
http://BWAFphilly.org
"Cassendre Xavier is...a sex kitten serenading in heels." - Debra D'Alessandro, WXPN Philadelphia
I'm sending a message to both your Facebook and email accounts just to cover the bases. I'm also sending you a friend request and, if you accept, I'll be able to send you a cute little event invitation full of a lot of details about next Thursday that'll make it easier to share with others if you're able to help us out.
Okay, I've spouted enough. Thanks in advance for your help, and please come through and check us out next week.
Peace,
Cheryl
Cheryl
--
Very best,
Cassendre Xavier
renaissance negresse
(musician-author-visual artist-actress)
http://cassEndrExavier.com
Founder of Philadelphia's Annual Black Women's Arts Festival (Est 2003)
http://BWAFphilly.org
"Cassendre Xavier is...a sex kitten serenading in heels." - Debra D'Alessandro, WXPN Philadelphia
Friday, August 14, 2009
Black Women’s Arts Festival Newsletter 8/14/09
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1) GREETING
2) SUMMER BREAK/ART WANTED FOR THEMED JOURNALS/COMMITTEE-VOLUNTEER-INTERN OPPORTUNITIES
3) OUTGOING CREATIVE DIRECTOR / INCOMING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
4) BWAF PAGES FREE ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY
5) FACEBOOK AND OTHER SOCIAL NETWORKING LINKS
CONTENTS OF TABLE
1) GREETING
Greetings, Friends!
We wrapped up very nicely Philadelphia’s 6th Annual Black Women’s Arts Festival on August 2nd, 2009. Thanks to all who participated and helped in any way! More is soon forthcoming in that sentiment!
2) SUMMER BREAK/ART WANTED FOR THEMED JOURNALS/COMMITTEE-VOLUNTEER-INTERN OPPORTUNITIES
We are taking a much-needed summer break. We will be returning to business as usual in early-to-mid September. We look forward to regaling you all with tales of what happened and lists and lists of friends of BWAF you may want to network with.
In the meantime, please do keep the emails coming to info(at)BWAFphilly.org about the following and we will reply when we return to full swing:
*To submit original art/work for our forthcoming Themed Journals
*To inquire about or be a member of the Fundraising Committee
*To volunteer (visit www.BWAFphilly.org for different opportunities)
*To be an unpaid intern
Again, all inquiries can be sent via email to: info(at)BWAFphilly.org or phone at 215.951.0330, ext. 2108.
2) OUTGOING CREATIVE DIRECTOR / INCOMING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
August 2009 is Monica McIntyre’s last month as BWAF’s Creative Director, and ends her involvement with BWAF as anything other than a major fan! After 5 years of dedicated work to grow and produce BWAF, Monica is on to greener, less-stressful pastures!
As of August 4, 2009, Cassendre Xavier, BWAF Founder and former Director, has taken the new title of Executive Director, is the main organizer and contact at BWAF, and has rededicated herself to growing the organization. Cassendre will need your support and is always open to various expressions of assistance and/or advice.
She can be reached via email to: info(at)BWAFphilly.org or phone at 215.951.0330, ext. 2108.
5) BWAF PAGES FREE ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY
Hey. Do you do neat stuff, or does someone you know do? Would you like some free awesome advertising for yourself or that person? Is there anything cool going on in Philly that you would like others to know about? Can you recommend a good acupuncturist or day care center?
Do you have the best stylist in the world? Tell us about it!
We’re building the online version of the BWAF Pages – a Community Resource Directory and Coupon Book scheduled for release at next year’s Festival. We can only sell advertising when our website is chock full of valuable info. So until it is, we are going to be offering free advertising.
So, email us a 100 word “blurb” (ad” including the description of the product, service, artist, opportunity, class/workshop, resource, etc) plus contact info, and we’ll include it in the online version, which you can view at www.BWAFpages.com. Ideally, we will then attract actual paying advertisers to fund the publishing of BWAF Pages print edition, as well as using the advertising funds to also just keep BWAF staffed and growing.
Contact: info(at)BWAFphilly.org or phone at 215.951.0330, ext. 2108.
5) FACEBOOK AND OTHER SOCIAL NETWORKING LINKS
Please take a moment to click on all our FB links and befriend us. Also, if you’re a black woman artist, or an ally of BWAs, please network with us and with each other – befriend befriend, befriend!
BWAF Facebook Profile (don’t forget to log in first): http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=1303307631&ref=profile
BWAF Facebook Group (log in and then click): http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=53284687509
We’re on MySpace, too: www.myspace.com/BWAFphilly
You can always join our official email list by sending a blank email to: BWAFphilly-subscribe(at)yahoogroups.com
You can always make a tax-deductible donation (we’re a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization) by sending it to the address below.
In art & community,
Cassendre Xavier
renaissance negresse
Founder & Executive Director
Black Women's Arts Festival (Est. 2003)
Contact:
Black Women's Arts Festival
3721 Midvale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19129-1743
(215) 951-0330, x 2108
Email: info(at)BWAFphilly.org
Website: www.BWAFphilly.org
MySpace: www.myspace.com/BWAFphilly
Yahoo Group (or official mailing list): www.groups.yahoo.com/group/BWAFphilly
Join our Facebook Group!
© 2009 Black Women’s Arts FestivalÔ, BWAF, BWAF PhillyÔ. All rights reserved.
1) GREETING
2) SUMMER BREAK/ART WANTED FOR THEMED JOURNALS/COMMITTEE-VOLUNTEER-INTERN OPPORTUNITIES
3) OUTGOING CREATIVE DIRECTOR / INCOMING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
4) BWAF PAGES FREE ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY
5) FACEBOOK AND OTHER SOCIAL NETWORKING LINKS
CONTENTS OF TABLE
1) GREETING
Greetings, Friends!
We wrapped up very nicely Philadelphia’s 6th Annual Black Women’s Arts Festival on August 2nd, 2009. Thanks to all who participated and helped in any way! More is soon forthcoming in that sentiment!
2) SUMMER BREAK/ART WANTED FOR THEMED JOURNALS/COMMITTEE-VOLUNTEER-INTERN OPPORTUNITIES
We are taking a much-needed summer break. We will be returning to business as usual in early-to-mid September. We look forward to regaling you all with tales of what happened and lists and lists of friends of BWAF you may want to network with.
In the meantime, please do keep the emails coming to info(at)BWAFphilly.org about the following and we will reply when we return to full swing:
*To submit original art/work for our forthcoming Themed Journals
*To inquire about or be a member of the Fundraising Committee
*To volunteer (visit www.BWAFphilly.org for different opportunities)
*To be an unpaid intern
Again, all inquiries can be sent via email to: info(at)BWAFphilly.org or phone at 215.951.0330, ext. 2108.
2) OUTGOING CREATIVE DIRECTOR / INCOMING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
August 2009 is Monica McIntyre’s last month as BWAF’s Creative Director, and ends her involvement with BWAF as anything other than a major fan! After 5 years of dedicated work to grow and produce BWAF, Monica is on to greener, less-stressful pastures!
As of August 4, 2009, Cassendre Xavier, BWAF Founder and former Director, has taken the new title of Executive Director, is the main organizer and contact at BWAF, and has rededicated herself to growing the organization. Cassendre will need your support and is always open to various expressions of assistance and/or advice.
She can be reached via email to: info(at)BWAFphilly.org or phone at 215.951.0330, ext. 2108.
5) BWAF PAGES FREE ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY
Hey. Do you do neat stuff, or does someone you know do? Would you like some free awesome advertising for yourself or that person? Is there anything cool going on in Philly that you would like others to know about? Can you recommend a good acupuncturist or day care center?
Do you have the best stylist in the world? Tell us about it!
We’re building the online version of the BWAF Pages – a Community Resource Directory and Coupon Book scheduled for release at next year’s Festival. We can only sell advertising when our website is chock full of valuable info. So until it is, we are going to be offering free advertising.
So, email us a 100 word “blurb” (ad” including the description of the product, service, artist, opportunity, class/workshop, resource, etc) plus contact info, and we’ll include it in the online version, which you can view at www.BWAFpages.com. Ideally, we will then attract actual paying advertisers to fund the publishing of BWAF Pages print edition, as well as using the advertising funds to also just keep BWAF staffed and growing.
Contact: info(at)BWAFphilly.org or phone at 215.951.0330, ext. 2108.
5) FACEBOOK AND OTHER SOCIAL NETWORKING LINKS
Please take a moment to click on all our FB links and befriend us. Also, if you’re a black woman artist, or an ally of BWAs, please network with us and with each other – befriend befriend, befriend!
BWAF Facebook Profile (don’t forget to log in first): http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=1303307631&ref=profile
BWAF Facebook Group (log in and then click): http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=53284687509
We’re on MySpace, too: www.myspace.com/BWAFphilly
You can always join our official email list by sending a blank email to: BWAFphilly-subscribe(at)yahoogroups.com
You can always make a tax-deductible donation (we’re a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization) by sending it to the address below.
In art & community,
Cassendre Xavier
renaissance negresse
Founder & Executive Director
Black Women's Arts Festival (Est. 2003)
Contact:
Black Women's Arts Festival
3721 Midvale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19129-1743
(215) 951-0330, x 2108
Email: info(at)BWAFphilly.org
Website: www.BWAFphilly.org
MySpace: www.myspace.com/BWAFphilly
Yahoo Group (or official mailing list): www.groups.yahoo.com/group/BWAFphilly
Join our Facebook Group!
© 2009 Black Women’s Arts FestivalÔ, BWAF, BWAF PhillyÔ. All rights reserved.
Monday, August 3, 2009
BWAF Newsletter 8/3/09
6TH Annual Black Women’s Arts Festival
…is over!
It was….4 Days! (Thurs 7/30/09 thru Sun 8/2/09)
9 Venues!
Over 50 Artists!
“BWAF has officially blown up.” – The Agenda, Philadelphia City Paper, 7/30/09
“BWAF has seriously blown up.” –Holly Otterbein’s Blog, Philadelphia City Paper
Dear BWAF Friends:
It’s over! I’m sad and not at all relieved because there is still much work to be done with the Festival year-round, only now I have to wait until more than 355 days to experience the bliss I did this past weekend with all the visual and performance art/works by my melanin-enriched “sistas”!
I am looking forward to writing you more about the last day of the Festival and how amazing it was, but now, it seems most urgent that run and not walk to the nearest mattress-like thing and lay my uber-weary head to rest!
Still, I cannot go without droppin’ some names and inspiration on you:
Hannabiell & Midnight Blue
Cocosol
and
Taina Asili & La Banda Rebelde
Also the warm spirit of Rhetta Morgan. There were many, many, many other wonderful events but these were the most powerful ones I attended.
Details soon forthcoming, but in the meantime,
REMEMBER, DONATIONS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME
Being a nonprofit organization, we thrive on donations of all kinds to continue our work. You can be a vital part in carrying the vision of BWAF into our 7th year in 2010 by making a donation today! All donations are tax deductible and receipts can be provided.
Make payable to: Black Women’s Arts Festival
and mail to:
Black Women’s Arts Festival
3721 Midvale Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19129-1743
To contribute securely by Paypal, visit www.BWAFphilly.org, or send a blank email to: info(at)BWAFphilly.org.
WE NEED COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO BUILD BWAF’S FUTURE
It’s time to build a structure of organizers of BWAF who will consistently carry its work and vision into the future, and do it well, for decades to come. We are seeking committee members who can meet once a month (One 2-3 hour meeting per month). Ideally, candidates will have leadership or management backgrounds in the following areas most urgently needed: Fundraising, Publicity, and Nonprofit Management. For more information, please email info(at)BWAFphilly.org.
VOLUNTEERS WANTED
Time commitment is day of tasks only. No meetings. Visit our website at www.BWAFphilly.org, and click “volunteers” for more information.
And this just in….
ADVERTISE IN THE BWAF PAGES! (A COMMUNITY RESOURCE DIRECTORY AND COUPON BOOK PUBLISHED BY THE BLACK WOMEN’S ARTS FESTIVAL)
Visit www.BWAFpages.com for more info.
In art, sisterhood, and community,
Cassendre Xavier
Founder, Organizer, Former Director, and Future (as soon as the summer’s over) Executive Director
Black Women's Arts Festival
3721 Midvale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19129-1743
(215) 951-0330, x 2108
Email: info(at)BWAFphilly.org
Website: www.BWAFphilly.org
MySpace: www.myspace.com/BWAFphilly
Yahoo Group: www.groups.yahoo.com/group/BWAFphilly
Subscribe to our Blog!
Be our Facebook Friend!
Join our Facebook Group!
Advertise in the BWAF Pages! www.BWAFpages.com
© 2009 by Black Women’s Arts FestivalÔ, BWAF, BWAF PhillyÔ. All rights reserved.
…is over!
It was….4 Days! (Thurs 7/30/09 thru Sun 8/2/09)
9 Venues!
Over 50 Artists!
“BWAF has officially blown up.” – The Agenda, Philadelphia City Paper, 7/30/09
“BWAF has seriously blown up.” –Holly Otterbein’s Blog, Philadelphia City Paper
Dear BWAF Friends:
It’s over! I’m sad and not at all relieved because there is still much work to be done with the Festival year-round, only now I have to wait until more than 355 days to experience the bliss I did this past weekend with all the visual and performance art/works by my melanin-enriched “sistas”!
I am looking forward to writing you more about the last day of the Festival and how amazing it was, but now, it seems most urgent that run and not walk to the nearest mattress-like thing and lay my uber-weary head to rest!
Still, I cannot go without droppin’ some names and inspiration on you:
Hannabiell & Midnight Blue
Cocosol
and
Taina Asili & La Banda Rebelde
Also the warm spirit of Rhetta Morgan. There were many, many, many other wonderful events but these were the most powerful ones I attended.
Details soon forthcoming, but in the meantime,
REMEMBER, DONATIONS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME
Being a nonprofit organization, we thrive on donations of all kinds to continue our work. You can be a vital part in carrying the vision of BWAF into our 7th year in 2010 by making a donation today! All donations are tax deductible and receipts can be provided.
Make payable to: Black Women’s Arts Festival
and mail to:
Black Women’s Arts Festival
3721 Midvale Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19129-1743
To contribute securely by Paypal, visit www.BWAFphilly.org, or send a blank email to: info(at)BWAFphilly.org.
WE NEED COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO BUILD BWAF’S FUTURE
It’s time to build a structure of organizers of BWAF who will consistently carry its work and vision into the future, and do it well, for decades to come. We are seeking committee members who can meet once a month (One 2-3 hour meeting per month). Ideally, candidates will have leadership or management backgrounds in the following areas most urgently needed: Fundraising, Publicity, and Nonprofit Management. For more information, please email info(at)BWAFphilly.org.
VOLUNTEERS WANTED
Time commitment is day of tasks only. No meetings. Visit our website at www.BWAFphilly.org, and click “volunteers” for more information.
And this just in….
ADVERTISE IN THE BWAF PAGES! (A COMMUNITY RESOURCE DIRECTORY AND COUPON BOOK PUBLISHED BY THE BLACK WOMEN’S ARTS FESTIVAL)
Visit www.BWAFpages.com for more info.
In art, sisterhood, and community,
Cassendre Xavier
Founder, Organizer, Former Director, and Future (as soon as the summer’s over) Executive Director
Black Women's Arts Festival
3721 Midvale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19129-1743
(215) 951-0330, x 2108
Email: info(at)BWAFphilly.org
Website: www.BWAFphilly.org
MySpace: www.myspace.com/BWAFphilly
Yahoo Group: www.groups.yahoo.com/group/BWAFphilly
Subscribe to our Blog!
Be our Facebook Friend!
Join our Facebook Group!
Advertise in the BWAF Pages! www.BWAFpages.com
© 2009 by Black Women’s Arts FestivalÔ, BWAF, BWAF PhillyÔ. All rights reserved.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Black Women’s Arts Festival Newsletter 8/1/09
6TH Annual Black Women’s Arts Festival
4 Days! (Thurs 7/30/09 thru Sun 8/2/09
9 Venues!
Over 50 Artists!
“BWAF has officially blown up.” – Philadelphia City Paper, 7/30/09
Well, what I can I say, so much cool stuff has been happening with the Festival!
I attended the Circle of Hope event on Thursday, followed by the after party at Rum Bar, hosted by our host Any Questions? which happens on the last Thursday of every month, featuring DJs BFree and Phoenix, which was so much fun!
Friday I attended our Last Friday Visual Arts Crawl at Kaffa Crossing, followed by the after party at Sanctuary, which featured film, fashion shows and more!
This morning I attended the Children’s Storytime at Big Blue Marble Books, and after that I went to the BWAF office, where I am now typing this to you beautiful people!
(I missed the outdoor vending event at Arts Garage, but I’m sure it’s going well!)
So what’s next? A quick dinner and then getting gussied up to join all the other sexy people at Sizzle: A Night of Burlesque, which is going to be packed and amazing!!
That’s tonight at the Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St, doors open at 6:30pm, showtime from 7-10, admission $7 or 2 sexy people for $10 :-)
After that, from 10pm to 2am I’ll be going to Monica’s Birthday & Going Away after party at Stir, 1705 Chancellor Street. $5 each or 2 for $7. Today is really actually Monica’s birthday, too! We’re not just celebrating her birthday but it’s actually on another day, no, August 1st is her birthday! Bring a card, a smile, and a hug for all her hard work these past 5 years!
And since I won’t be able to write again before tomorrow, our last day, I’ll remind you that tomorrow, Sunday from 12noon-2pm we’re having a “Friendship Gathering” at Vivant Art Collection, 60 N. 2nd St. This is $5 to attend and network with all the BWAF artists and volunteers, and free if you are a BWAF artist or volunteer!
Finally, we will wrap up our wonderful weekend in the same way we opened it – celebrating Black women’s spirit, creativity, community, and JOY in …”A Night of Joy” – this will be at the Rotunda, 4014 Walnut Street, from 6pm-10pm, $7 each or 2 for $10.
CAN’T MAKE IT THIS WEEKEND?
WATCH ONLINE
Tonight and tomorrow night’s shows at the Rotunda will be streamed live worldwide at our sponsor/partner http://web.illish.us.
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
Being a nonprofit organization, we thrive on donations of all kinds to continue our work. You can be a vital part in carrying the vision of BWAF into our 7th year in 2010 by making a donation today! All donations are tax deductible and receipts can be provided.
Make payable to: Black Women’s Arts Festival
and mail to:
Black Women’s Arts Festival
3721 Midvale Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19129-1743
To contribute securely by Paypal, visit www.BWAFphilly.org, or send a blank email to: info(at)BWAFphilly.org.
BECOME A BWAF LEADER
It’s time to build a structure of organizers of BWAF who will consistently carry its work and vision into the future, and do it well, for decades to come. We are seeking committee members who can meet once a month (One 2-3 hour meeting per month). Ideally, candidates will have leadership or management backgrounds in the following areas most urgently needed: Fundraising, Publicity, and Nonprofit Management. For more information, please email info(at)BWAFphilly.org.
VOLUNTEER
Time commitment is day of tasks only. No meetings. Visit our website at www.BWAFphilly.org, and click “volunteers” for more information.
We hope to see you tonight and/or tomorrow! Sure, 4 days of over 50 artists at 9 venues is a lot, but it only happens once a year and you can always catch up on your sleep!
(And remember, as always, since our inception in 2003, BWAF events have been open to “all respectful persons”),
In art, sisterhood, and community,
Cassendre Xavier
Founder, Organizer, Former Director, and Future (as soon as the summer’s over) Executive Director
Black Women's Arts Festival
3721 Midvale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19129-1743
(215) 951-0330, x 2108
Email: info(at)BWAFphilly.org
Website: www.BWAFphilly.org
MySpace: www.myspace.com/BWAFphilly
Yahoo Group: www.groups.yahoo.com/group/BWAFphilly
Be our Facebook Friend!
Join our Facebook Group!
© 2009 by Black Women’s Arts FestivalÔ, BWAF, BWAF PhillyÔ. All rights reserved.
4 Days! (Thurs 7/30/09 thru Sun 8/2/09
9 Venues!
Over 50 Artists!
“BWAF has officially blown up.” – Philadelphia City Paper, 7/30/09
Well, what I can I say, so much cool stuff has been happening with the Festival!
I attended the Circle of Hope event on Thursday, followed by the after party at Rum Bar, hosted by our host Any Questions? which happens on the last Thursday of every month, featuring DJs BFree and Phoenix, which was so much fun!
Friday I attended our Last Friday Visual Arts Crawl at Kaffa Crossing, followed by the after party at Sanctuary, which featured film, fashion shows and more!
This morning I attended the Children’s Storytime at Big Blue Marble Books, and after that I went to the BWAF office, where I am now typing this to you beautiful people!
(I missed the outdoor vending event at Arts Garage, but I’m sure it’s going well!)
So what’s next? A quick dinner and then getting gussied up to join all the other sexy people at Sizzle: A Night of Burlesque, which is going to be packed and amazing!!
That’s tonight at the Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St, doors open at 6:30pm, showtime from 7-10, admission $7 or 2 sexy people for $10 :-)
After that, from 10pm to 2am I’ll be going to Monica’s Birthday & Going Away after party at Stir, 1705 Chancellor Street. $5 each or 2 for $7. Today is really actually Monica’s birthday, too! We’re not just celebrating her birthday but it’s actually on another day, no, August 1st is her birthday! Bring a card, a smile, and a hug for all her hard work these past 5 years!
And since I won’t be able to write again before tomorrow, our last day, I’ll remind you that tomorrow, Sunday from 12noon-2pm we’re having a “Friendship Gathering” at Vivant Art Collection, 60 N. 2nd St. This is $5 to attend and network with all the BWAF artists and volunteers, and free if you are a BWAF artist or volunteer!
Finally, we will wrap up our wonderful weekend in the same way we opened it – celebrating Black women’s spirit, creativity, community, and JOY in …”A Night of Joy” – this will be at the Rotunda, 4014 Walnut Street, from 6pm-10pm, $7 each or 2 for $10.
CAN’T MAKE IT THIS WEEKEND?
WATCH ONLINE
Tonight and tomorrow night’s shows at the Rotunda will be streamed live worldwide at our sponsor/partner http://web.illish.us.
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
Being a nonprofit organization, we thrive on donations of all kinds to continue our work. You can be a vital part in carrying the vision of BWAF into our 7th year in 2010 by making a donation today! All donations are tax deductible and receipts can be provided.
Make payable to: Black Women’s Arts Festival
and mail to:
Black Women’s Arts Festival
3721 Midvale Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19129-1743
To contribute securely by Paypal, visit www.BWAFphilly.org, or send a blank email to: info(at)BWAFphilly.org.
BECOME A BWAF LEADER
It’s time to build a structure of organizers of BWAF who will consistently carry its work and vision into the future, and do it well, for decades to come. We are seeking committee members who can meet once a month (One 2-3 hour meeting per month). Ideally, candidates will have leadership or management backgrounds in the following areas most urgently needed: Fundraising, Publicity, and Nonprofit Management. For more information, please email info(at)BWAFphilly.org.
VOLUNTEER
Time commitment is day of tasks only. No meetings. Visit our website at www.BWAFphilly.org, and click “volunteers” for more information.
We hope to see you tonight and/or tomorrow! Sure, 4 days of over 50 artists at 9 venues is a lot, but it only happens once a year and you can always catch up on your sleep!
(And remember, as always, since our inception in 2003, BWAF events have been open to “all respectful persons”),
In art, sisterhood, and community,
Cassendre Xavier
Founder, Organizer, Former Director, and Future (as soon as the summer’s over) Executive Director
Black Women's Arts Festival
3721 Midvale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19129-1743
(215) 951-0330, x 2108
Email: info(at)BWAFphilly.org
Website: www.BWAFphilly.org
MySpace: www.myspace.com/BWAFphilly
Yahoo Group: www.groups.yahoo.com/group/BWAFphilly
Be our Facebook Friend!
Join our Facebook Group!
© 2009 by Black Women’s Arts FestivalÔ, BWAF, BWAF PhillyÔ. All rights reserved.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Black Women's Arts Festival Newsletter 7/31/09
Hellooooo Beautiful people!!
So excited about BWAF 2009 (Thurs 7/30 thru Sun 8/2)!!
FOUR DAYS
9 PHILADELPHIA VENUES
OVER 50 ARTISTS!!
Last night we had a beautiful opening ceremony at Circle of Hope - so much beauty - followed by dancing and live
performances at Rum Bar hosted by "Any Questions?" a great party that happens at Rum Bar every last Thursday with DJs
BFree and Pheonix!
Tonight there are lots of events happening - check www.BWAFphilly.org for the complete schedule - but I'm heading now to
Kaffa Crossing where I'll be hosting 2 open mics, singing and playing guitar, and there will be other featured acts as well.
If you can only make one or two shows this weekend, you MUST make it to:
Sizzle: A Night of Burlesque at the Rotunda tomorrow night (SaturdaY) followed by Monica's Going Away AND Birthday Party
afterwards at another place- I think Stir, but check the schedule to be sure!
I'm not glamorized yet with my own portable internet device so I'm at the Van Pelt Library on UPenn's campus at 34th & Walnut...
Gotta rush to Kaffa now to see your lovely faces.
Hope you can be there or at any other event (the always adorable Jack Drummond will be hosting the event at Green Line Cafe
and I SO wish I could skip out and go give him a hug - I haven't seen him in YEARS!)
Enjoy the weekend, everyone - and I'll try to write again soon -
Oh, Children's Storytime at Big Blue Marble Books tomorrow morning, and Vendor's Marketplace at Arts Garage --- so
much to do, so little time!
Whoo-hoo!!
Cassendre Xavier
BWAF Founder (and soon to be Executive Director) -you heard it here first, folks!
http://BWAFphilly.org
So excited about BWAF 2009 (Thurs 7/30 thru Sun 8/2)!!
FOUR DAYS
9 PHILADELPHIA VENUES
OVER 50 ARTISTS!!
Last night we had a beautiful opening ceremony at Circle of Hope - so much beauty - followed by dancing and live
performances at Rum Bar hosted by "Any Questions?" a great party that happens at Rum Bar every last Thursday with DJs
BFree and Pheonix!
Tonight there are lots of events happening - check www.BWAFphilly.org for the complete schedule - but I'm heading now to
Kaffa Crossing where I'll be hosting 2 open mics, singing and playing guitar, and there will be other featured acts as well.
If you can only make one or two shows this weekend, you MUST make it to:
Sizzle: A Night of Burlesque at the Rotunda tomorrow night (SaturdaY) followed by Monica's Going Away AND Birthday Party
afterwards at another place- I think Stir, but check the schedule to be sure!
I'm not glamorized yet with my own portable internet device so I'm at the Van Pelt Library on UPenn's campus at 34th & Walnut...
Gotta rush to Kaffa now to see your lovely faces.
Hope you can be there or at any other event (the always adorable Jack Drummond will be hosting the event at Green Line Cafe
and I SO wish I could skip out and go give him a hug - I haven't seen him in YEARS!)
Enjoy the weekend, everyone - and I'll try to write again soon -
Oh, Children's Storytime at Big Blue Marble Books tomorrow morning, and Vendor's Marketplace at Arts Garage --- so
much to do, so little time!
Whoo-hoo!!
Cassendre Xavier
BWAF Founder (and soon to be Executive Director) -you heard it here first, folks!
http://BWAFphilly.org
Monday, July 27, 2009
BWAF 2009 Detailed Schedule
Thursday July 30, 2009, Doors 6pm, Show 7-10pm, $7 or 2 for $10
“A Night of Ritual”
Circle of Hope (2007 Frankford Ave, Phila, PA 19125),
*Children’s Playroom Activities *
Hosted By: Spokenword Diva Aziza Kinteh
Featuring:
· Rhetta Morgan, Musician & Spiritualist: 7:10-7:30pm
· Rahnda Rize, Multidisciplinary Performing Artist: 7:35-7:55pm
· Joslyn Ladson, Storytelling: 8-8:15pm
· --10min Intermission--
· Angela ‘Sadio’ Watson, African Dance: 8:30-8:45pm
· Fatimah Laren, Singer: 8:50-9:10pm
· Taina Asili, Vocalist & Poet: 9:15-9:45pm
*Christy Baker, Children’s Face-painting: ongoing in playroom
*Monique Gordon, Children’s Storytelling: Between 7-8pm (depending on number of children)
* Joslyn Ladson, Storytelling: Between 9-10pm (depending on number of children)
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Thursday July 30, 2009, 7-12mid, $3/after 9pm
“BWAF Opening Night After-Party”
Rum Bar (2005 Walnut St, 19103)
Hosted By: ...Any Questions? & Resident DJs BeFree and Phoenix
Featuring:
· DJ BeFree, Sexy Hip-Hop
· DJ Phoenix, Funk/Funky-House
· AfroDJiak, Hip-Hop/Soul: Check DJ time w/ BeFree & Phoenix
· Rosemary Fiki, Eclectic Soul: 9-9:20pm
· Alexis aka GOLDEN~LOVER, Sensual Music: 9:25-9:45pm
· Mahoganee, Innovative Music: 9:50-10:10pm
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Friday, July 31, 2009, 5-10pm *(except where noted)
“Last Friday Visual Arts & Live Performance Crawl”
Kaffa Crossing, (4423 Chestnut St, Phila, PA 19104), Donations Accepted
Hosted By: Founder & Multidisciplinary Artist Cassendre Xavier
Featuring:
· Cassendre Xavier: 6:30-6:50pm,
· Sec 1 Black Women Artists Open Mic: 7pm-8:10pm
· Katonya Mosley, Soul Stories: 8:15-8:35pm
· Sec 2 Black Women Artists Open Mic: 8:40-8:55pm
· "A Different View of Liberty", Bea Joyner, Photography
· Kelli Wimbley, Abstract Paintings
· Jennifer McIntosh, Paintings
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Metropolitan Bakery and Café (4013 Walnut St, Phila, PA 19104), 5-9pm Donations Accepted
Host TBA
Featuring:
· Nija Michelle—Photography
· Jeliq, Neo-soul Guitarist & Vocalist: 7-7:45pm
· More Artists TBA
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Green Line Café (4426 Locust St, Phila, PA 19104), 7-9:30pm, $3-5 cover
Hosted By: Jack Drummond
Featuring:
· The Young Ladies of Music & Mentorship Artists, Gospel, Soul, & Rock: 7-7:30pm
· Dance Alisa Dance, Indie Soul: 7:40-8:10pm
· Rosemary Fiki, Eclectic Soul: 8:30-9:10pm
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Vivant Art Collection (60 N 2nd, Phila, PA 19106), 5-9pm, Donations Accepted
Hosted By:
Featuring:
· Cheryl Durgans, Printmaker
· Nataki McNeal Bhatti, Painter
· Sharon Burton, Mixed Media
· Sherry B. Ways, Doll Maker
· Simone Lino aka Donna Yaya by Lino, Painter
· Rasheeda McIntosh, Soul Singer: 6:30-7pm
· Nikki Powerhouse, Passionate Theater: 7:15pm-7:35pm
· Nina ‘Lyrispect’ Bell, Spoken-word: 7:50-8:10pm
· Cocosol, World Music: 8:25-8:55pm
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Friday, July 31, 2009, Doors 8:30pm, Show 9pm-2am, $10
“Last Friday Arts Crawl After-Party”
Sanctuary (2737 Cambridge St, Phila, PA 19130)
Hosted By: Charly Brownskin and Sanctuary
Featuring:
· Lillie Ruth Bussey, Truthful Little Ditties
· Ghetto Songbird, Psychedelic Rock
· Blu of Exodus Designs, Soul Folk
· Rachel Sojourn Watson, Pieces of A Dream Jewelry Design
· Zahrah Aya, Live Visual Arts
· Feya Waters & Second World Productions, Fashion
· ‘Who's That Girl: Women of Color and Hip Hop’ Nuala Cabral, Film
· Alexis aka GOLDEN~LOVER, Sensual Music
· Ryva aka DJ Eye-V
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Saturday, August 1, 2009, 11am-1pm, Free
“Children’s Story-time”
Big Blue Marble (551 Carpenter Lane, Phila, PA 19119)
Featuring:
· Monique Gordon, Writer & Storyteller: 11am-noon
· Joslyn Ladson, Storytelling: noon-1pm
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Saturday, August 1, 2009, 11am-6pm
“Outdoor Vendors Market”
The Arts Garage (1533 Ridge Avenue, Phila, PA 19130)
Jewelry, Unique Clothing Items, Sumptuous Food, Health & Beauty Products and More!!
Featuring:
· Bead Love Designs
· Simply Netfah
· Blu of Exodus Designs
· Nubian Stylez LLC
· More TBA
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Saturday, August 1, 2009, Doors 6:30pm, Show 7-10pm, $7 or 2 for $10
“Sizzle: A Night of Burlesque”
The Rotunda (4014 Walnut St, Phila, PA 19104)
Hosted By: The Lovely Ashley Brockington
Featuring:
· Ashley Brockington: 7-7:15pm
· Teri Knox, Erotic Poetry & Upright Bass: 7:20-7:50pm
· Charly Brownskin As Madame Boss Lady: 7:55-8:10pm
· Duo of Charly & Misty Sol: 8:15-8:30pm
· --10min intermission--
· Nikki Powerhouse, Passionate Theater: 8:45-9:05
· Zuri, Belly Dance Performer: 9:10-9:30pm
· Misty Sol, Theater: 9:35-9:50pm
· Ashley Brockington: 9:50-close
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Saturday, August 1, 2009, 10pm-2am, $5 or 2 for $7/after 11:30pm
“Wish Monica Happy B-day & Farewell”
Stir (1705 Chancellor St, Phila, PA 19103)
Featuring:
· Ryva aka DJ Eye-V
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Saturday, August 1, 2009, 10pm-2am, $5 or 2 for $7/after 11:30pm
“Wish Monica Happy B-day & Farewell”
1. Stir (1705 Chancellor St, Phila, PA 19103)
2. Featuring:
· Drink Specials
· Ryva aka DJ Eye-V
Sunday, August 2, 2009, 12noon-2pm
Free For BWAF Artists & Volunteers
“Friendship Gathering @ Vivant”
1. Vivant Art Collection (60 N 2nd, Phila, PA 19106)
· A Gathering to thank BWAF Artists & Volunteers
· Lite Refreshments & More!!
· Bring your cards to network
· Music by DJ BeFree & DJ Phoenix
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Sunday, August 2, 2009, 6-10pm, $7 or 2 for $10
“A Night of Joy”
The Rotunda (4014 Walnut St, Phila, PA 19104)
Hosted By:
Featuring:
· Anonamas, Soul Music: 6:05-6:25pm
· “Affording Progress”, Nuala Cabral, Filmmaker: 6:30-6:40pm
· Angela ‘Sadio’ Watson, African Dance: 6:45-7pm
· Rhythm, Poet: 7:05-7:20pm
· Chloe Davis, Modern African Dance: 7:25-7:35pm
· Cocosol, World Music: 7:40- 8pm
· Misia Denea, Modern Dance: 8:05-8:15pm
· Monica McIntyre, Soulful Blues:8:20-8:35pm
· Jeliq, Neo-soul Guitarist & Vocalist: 8:40-9pm
· Taina Asili y La Banda Rebelde, Afro-Caribbean Music: 9:05-9:35pm
· Hannabiell & Midnight Blue, African Percussion Ensemble: 9:40-10:15pm
· Rhetta Morgan, Musician & Spiritualist: 10:20-10:30pm
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Black Women's Arts Festival (Est. 2003)
6th Annual - July 30-August 2, 2009
Contact:
Black Women's Arts Festival
3721 Midvale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19129-1743
(215) 951-0330, x 2108
Email: info(at)BWAFphilly.org
Website: www.BWAFphilly.org
MySpace: www.myspace.com/BWAFphilly
Yahoo Group: www.groups.yahoo.com/group/BWAFphilly
Join our Facebook Group!
“A Night of Ritual”
Circle of Hope (2007 Frankford Ave, Phila, PA 19125),
*Children’s Playroom Activities *
Hosted By: Spokenword Diva Aziza Kinteh
Featuring:
· Rhetta Morgan, Musician & Spiritualist: 7:10-7:30pm
· Rahnda Rize, Multidisciplinary Performing Artist: 7:35-7:55pm
· Joslyn Ladson, Storytelling: 8-8:15pm
· --10min Intermission--
· Angela ‘Sadio’ Watson, African Dance: 8:30-8:45pm
· Fatimah Laren, Singer: 8:50-9:10pm
· Taina Asili, Vocalist & Poet: 9:15-9:45pm
*Christy Baker, Children’s Face-painting: ongoing in playroom
*Monique Gordon, Children’s Storytelling: Between 7-8pm (depending on number of children)
* Joslyn Ladson, Storytelling: Between 9-10pm (depending on number of children)
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Thursday July 30, 2009, 7-12mid, $3/after 9pm
“BWAF Opening Night After-Party”
Rum Bar (2005 Walnut St, 19103)
Hosted By: ...Any Questions? & Resident DJs BeFree and Phoenix
Featuring:
· DJ BeFree, Sexy Hip-Hop
· DJ Phoenix, Funk/Funky-House
· AfroDJiak, Hip-Hop/Soul: Check DJ time w/ BeFree & Phoenix
· Rosemary Fiki, Eclectic Soul: 9-9:20pm
· Alexis aka GOLDEN~LOVER, Sensual Music: 9:25-9:45pm
· Mahoganee, Innovative Music: 9:50-10:10pm
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Friday, July 31, 2009, 5-10pm *(except where noted)
“Last Friday Visual Arts & Live Performance Crawl”
Kaffa Crossing, (4423 Chestnut St, Phila, PA 19104), Donations Accepted
Hosted By: Founder & Multidisciplinary Artist Cassendre Xavier
Featuring:
· Cassendre Xavier: 6:30-6:50pm,
· Sec 1 Black Women Artists Open Mic: 7pm-8:10pm
· Katonya Mosley, Soul Stories: 8:15-8:35pm
· Sec 2 Black Women Artists Open Mic: 8:40-8:55pm
· "A Different View of Liberty", Bea Joyner, Photography
· Kelli Wimbley, Abstract Paintings
· Jennifer McIntosh, Paintings
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Metropolitan Bakery and Café (4013 Walnut St, Phila, PA 19104), 5-9pm Donations Accepted
Host TBA
Featuring:
· Nija Michelle—Photography
· Jeliq, Neo-soul Guitarist & Vocalist: 7-7:45pm
· More Artists TBA
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Green Line Café (4426 Locust St, Phila, PA 19104), 7-9:30pm, $3-5 cover
Hosted By: Jack Drummond
Featuring:
· The Young Ladies of Music & Mentorship Artists, Gospel, Soul, & Rock: 7-7:30pm
· Dance Alisa Dance, Indie Soul: 7:40-8:10pm
· Rosemary Fiki, Eclectic Soul: 8:30-9:10pm
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Vivant Art Collection (60 N 2nd, Phila, PA 19106), 5-9pm, Donations Accepted
Hosted By:
Featuring:
· Cheryl Durgans, Printmaker
· Nataki McNeal Bhatti, Painter
· Sharon Burton, Mixed Media
· Sherry B. Ways, Doll Maker
· Simone Lino aka Donna Yaya by Lino, Painter
· Rasheeda McIntosh, Soul Singer: 6:30-7pm
· Nikki Powerhouse, Passionate Theater: 7:15pm-7:35pm
· Nina ‘Lyrispect’ Bell, Spoken-word: 7:50-8:10pm
· Cocosol, World Music: 8:25-8:55pm
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Friday, July 31, 2009, Doors 8:30pm, Show 9pm-2am, $10
“Last Friday Arts Crawl After-Party”
Sanctuary (2737 Cambridge St, Phila, PA 19130)
Hosted By: Charly Brownskin and Sanctuary
Featuring:
· Lillie Ruth Bussey, Truthful Little Ditties
· Ghetto Songbird, Psychedelic Rock
· Blu of Exodus Designs, Soul Folk
· Rachel Sojourn Watson, Pieces of A Dream Jewelry Design
· Zahrah Aya, Live Visual Arts
· Feya Waters & Second World Productions, Fashion
· ‘Who's That Girl: Women of Color and Hip Hop’ Nuala Cabral, Film
· Alexis aka GOLDEN~LOVER, Sensual Music
· Ryva aka DJ Eye-V
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Saturday, August 1, 2009, 11am-1pm, Free
“Children’s Story-time”
Big Blue Marble (551 Carpenter Lane, Phila, PA 19119)
Featuring:
· Monique Gordon, Writer & Storyteller: 11am-noon
· Joslyn Ladson, Storytelling: noon-1pm
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Saturday, August 1, 2009, 11am-6pm
“Outdoor Vendors Market”
The Arts Garage (1533 Ridge Avenue, Phila, PA 19130)
Jewelry, Unique Clothing Items, Sumptuous Food, Health & Beauty Products and More!!
Featuring:
· Bead Love Designs
· Simply Netfah
· Blu of Exodus Designs
· Nubian Stylez LLC
· More TBA
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Saturday, August 1, 2009, Doors 6:30pm, Show 7-10pm, $7 or 2 for $10
“Sizzle: A Night of Burlesque”
The Rotunda (4014 Walnut St, Phila, PA 19104)
Hosted By: The Lovely Ashley Brockington
Featuring:
· Ashley Brockington: 7-7:15pm
· Teri Knox, Erotic Poetry & Upright Bass: 7:20-7:50pm
· Charly Brownskin As Madame Boss Lady: 7:55-8:10pm
· Duo of Charly & Misty Sol: 8:15-8:30pm
· --10min intermission--
· Nikki Powerhouse, Passionate Theater: 8:45-9:05
· Zuri, Belly Dance Performer: 9:10-9:30pm
· Misty Sol, Theater: 9:35-9:50pm
· Ashley Brockington: 9:50-close
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Saturday, August 1, 2009, 10pm-2am, $5 or 2 for $7/after 11:30pm
“Wish Monica Happy B-day & Farewell”
Stir (1705 Chancellor St, Phila, PA 19103)
Featuring:
· Ryva aka DJ Eye-V
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Saturday, August 1, 2009, 10pm-2am, $5 or 2 for $7/after 11:30pm
“Wish Monica Happy B-day & Farewell”
1. Stir (1705 Chancellor St, Phila, PA 19103)
2. Featuring:
· Drink Specials
· Ryva aka DJ Eye-V
Sunday, August 2, 2009, 12noon-2pm
Free For BWAF Artists & Volunteers
“Friendship Gathering @ Vivant”
1. Vivant Art Collection (60 N 2nd, Phila, PA 19106)
· A Gathering to thank BWAF Artists & Volunteers
· Lite Refreshments & More!!
· Bring your cards to network
· Music by DJ BeFree & DJ Phoenix
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sunday, August 2, 2009, 6-10pm, $7 or 2 for $10
“A Night of Joy”
The Rotunda (4014 Walnut St, Phila, PA 19104)
Hosted By:
Featuring:
· Anonamas, Soul Music: 6:05-6:25pm
· “Affording Progress”, Nuala Cabral, Filmmaker: 6:30-6:40pm
· Angela ‘Sadio’ Watson, African Dance: 6:45-7pm
· Rhythm, Poet: 7:05-7:20pm
· Chloe Davis, Modern African Dance: 7:25-7:35pm
· Cocosol, World Music: 7:40- 8pm
· Misia Denea, Modern Dance: 8:05-8:15pm
· Monica McIntyre, Soulful Blues:8:20-8:35pm
· Jeliq, Neo-soul Guitarist & Vocalist: 8:40-9pm
· Taina Asili y La Banda Rebelde, Afro-Caribbean Music: 9:05-9:35pm
· Hannabiell & Midnight Blue, African Percussion Ensemble: 9:40-10:15pm
· Rhetta Morgan, Musician & Spiritualist: 10:20-10:30pm
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Black Women's Arts Festival (Est. 2003)
6th Annual - July 30-August 2, 2009
Contact:
Black Women's Arts Festival
3721 Midvale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19129-1743
(215) 951-0330, x 2108
Email: info(at)BWAFphilly.org
Website: www.BWAFphilly.org
MySpace: www.myspace.com/BWAFphilly
Yahoo Group: www.groups.yahoo.com/group/BWAFphilly
Join our Facebook Group!
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Themed Journal Pre-Order
We are very excited to be launching this summer our first licensed products!
The Black Women’s Arts Festival “Themed Journals” will be unveiled at this year’s 6th annual Festival.
Featuring the beautiful artwork of black women artists (some of whom have featured at BWAF) in full color on the cover, and original theme-related quotes by BWAF founder and award-winning author Cassendre Xavier, these lined, conveniently spiral-bound journals will be touchstones for years to come.
You can be the first to have your own by preordering one or more today!
They are affordably priced at $14.95 and 100% of the proceeds of each journal ordered go directly to BWAF. A 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, you can be assured that your purchase from BWAF is fully tax-deductible. And if you preorder now, we’ll even waive the shipping and handling!
The themes so far are:
Abundance
Renewal
Transformation
Enlightenment
Joy
Transcendence
Community
Creativity
Friendship
Family
Opportunity
Justice
Peace
Serenity
Mindfulness
Spirituality
Talent
Diversity
Perserverence
Genius
Heart
Strength
Renewal
For this special offer, we will select the theme for you, and mail your journal(s) no later than September 30, 2009 (please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery).
This is a fundraiser for BWAF 2009 which is scheduled for July 30 – Aug 2nd. We regretfully cannot promise to reserve your journal for you to pick up at the Festival itself, nor can we guarantee that your first choice of theme will be available.
These conditions are for this special offer only. After the Festival, we will be able to take orders the regular way – via mail order and so forth.
But for now, we’re hoping you’ll be as excited as we are about this project and preorder yours to help the Festival, get a tax break, save about five bucks in shipping and handling, and get a very beautiful and unique surprise in the mail come Autumn!
Below is a link to securely order using your bank card on Paypal.
If you prefer to mail us a check or money order instead, you may do so by sending it PAYABLE TO: BLACK WOMEN’S ARTS FESTIVAL to:
Black Women’s Arts Festival
Attn: Journal Preorder
3721 Midvale Ave
Philadelphia PA 19129-1743
If you have any further questions, please feel free to visit our website at http://www.bwafphilly.org/, email us at BWAFphilly(at)yahoo.com or call us at (215) 951-0330 ext 2108.We thank you as always for your continued support of and interest in the Black Women’s Arts Festival!
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Newsletter 6/17/09
Greetings!!
Monica McIntyre here with the latest from Philadelphia's 6th Annual Black Women's Arts Festival, July 30-August 2, 2009; a festival of talent featuring: dance, theater, fine arts, music, performance arts, film, workshops, and vendors. Save The Date!!
So many new things to tell you...
Seeking Volunteers:
We are still in need of a Vendor Coordinator (plot out floor plans for vending spaces, keep on top of vendor payments, be the main liason between BWAF & Vendors) and Street Team Members (outgoing spirits needed to flier at specific events, helping with online promotions (Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, mass emailing/forwarding etc...) if you're interested, please email us at: BWAFphilly(at)yahoo.com.
Confirmed 2009 Venues:
We are honored to have more venues this year then ever before!
The Arts Garage, Big Blue Marble, Circle of Hope, Green Line Cafe, Kaffa Crossing, Metropolitan Bakery, The Rotunda, Studio 34, and *Vivant Art Collection. *Vivant Art Collection with proprietor Florcy Morriset is our most recent 2009 addition, yeah!!
Confirmed 2009 Artists:
Taina Asili, Lillie Ruth Bussey, Misia Denea, Teri Knox, Fatimah Laren, Green TAra (from Canada Aye!), Rhetta Morgan, Katonya Mosley, Dena Underwood, & More to come...to learn more google em'.
Thrifting For A Good Cause:
Saturday, June 20, 2009, 9-5pm, A Day at Circle Thrift
Grab your friends and come shop for a good cause!! Recession friendly must have items: $3 shoes, $4 shirts, $4 skirts, $4 pants, housewares, children's clothing, and vintage pieces.You can feel good getting so much for so little and 50% of all sales benefit The 6th Annual Black Women's Arts Festival, July 30-August 2, 2009!! Circle Thrift--2223 Frankford Ave, Phila, PA, 19125 215.423.1222, http://www.circlethrift.com/
BWAF Goes Global:
So we have partnered with web.illish.us, a webcasting & new media production company, for 2009. This means various days of BWAF 2009 will be broadcast live via the web!! If you or someone you know wish to host a screening event in your home (doesn't matter where you live) contact us asap BWAFphilly(at)yahoo.com.
BWAF Commercials:
Make a commercial (if you have iMovie, a dig video, a camera phone, etc...). You can go to our website for details about BWAF and wax poetical about its goodness (20-40secs) then email the footage in to BWAFphilly(at)yahoo.com w/ "commercial" in the heading. We made some on Monday June 15, 2009, they're coming soon!
2009 Submissions Are Closed:
How sad but somewhat exciting, why you ask? Because it means the festival is creeping ever closer! We are still seeking vendors so send us an email if you're interested BWAFphilly(at)yahoo.com.
BWAF T-Shirts Coming Soon:
Yes, you will soon be able to sashay, bling, and show your swagga' in a fresh off the hand-screened presses BWAF t-shirt...look for us July 11th @ Clark Park's Uhuru Flea Market (43rd & Balt Ave, Philly).
Internships Available:
Are you interested in learning about the arts industry? Well look no further, we are now accepting unpaid interns to share our vast knowledge of the arts with. Please email us: BWAFphilly(at)yahoo.com or leave us a message at your convenience at 215-951-0330, ext 2108. We will email or call you back right away to discuss the exciting possibilities!
Volunteer Opportunities: It takes a lot of people power to produce our annual festival. We need YOU and many of YOU! Please contact us to see what you can do to help. Remember, many hands make light work, people. Sign up for something tiny, please! Thanks in advance! The perks (besides feeling warm inside) - honorable mentions with active website links in our newsletter, myspace, Facebook, and/or our website. Visit our website at www.BWAFphilly.org for more details.
All for now, folks!
Feel free to join our Yahoo or Facebook groups for the latest updates!
In art and community,
Monica McIntyre
Creative Director, BWAF
Black Women's Arts Festival (Est. 2003)
6th Annual - July 30-August 2, 2009
Contact:
Black Women's Arts Festival
3721 Midvale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19129-1743
(215) 951-0330, x 2108
Email: http://us.mc01g.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=BWAFphilly@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.bwafphilly.org/
MySpace: www.myspace.com/BWAFphilly
Yahoo Group: www.groups.yahoo.com/group/BWAFphilly
Join our Facebook Group!
Monica McIntyre here with the latest from Philadelphia's 6th Annual Black Women's Arts Festival, July 30-August 2, 2009; a festival of talent featuring: dance, theater, fine arts, music, performance arts, film, workshops, and vendors. Save The Date!!
So many new things to tell you...
Seeking Volunteers:
We are still in need of a Vendor Coordinator (plot out floor plans for vending spaces, keep on top of vendor payments, be the main liason between BWAF & Vendors) and Street Team Members (outgoing spirits needed to flier at specific events, helping with online promotions (Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, mass emailing/forwarding etc...) if you're interested, please email us at: BWAFphilly(at)yahoo.com.
Confirmed 2009 Venues:
We are honored to have more venues this year then ever before!
The Arts Garage, Big Blue Marble, Circle of Hope, Green Line Cafe, Kaffa Crossing, Metropolitan Bakery, The Rotunda, Studio 34, and *Vivant Art Collection. *Vivant Art Collection with proprietor Florcy Morriset is our most recent 2009 addition, yeah!!
Confirmed 2009 Artists:
Taina Asili, Lillie Ruth Bussey, Misia Denea, Teri Knox, Fatimah Laren, Green TAra (from Canada Aye!), Rhetta Morgan, Katonya Mosley, Dena Underwood, & More to come...to learn more google em'.
Thrifting For A Good Cause:
Saturday, June 20, 2009, 9-5pm, A Day at Circle Thrift
Grab your friends and come shop for a good cause!! Recession friendly must have items: $3 shoes, $4 shirts, $4 skirts, $4 pants, housewares, children's clothing, and vintage pieces.You can feel good getting so much for so little and 50% of all sales benefit The 6th Annual Black Women's Arts Festival, July 30-August 2, 2009!! Circle Thrift--2223 Frankford Ave, Phila, PA, 19125 215.423.1222, http://www.circlethrift.com/
BWAF Goes Global:
So we have partnered with web.illish.us, a webcasting & new media production company, for 2009. This means various days of BWAF 2009 will be broadcast live via the web!! If you or someone you know wish to host a screening event in your home (doesn't matter where you live) contact us asap BWAFphilly(at)yahoo.com.
BWAF Commercials:
Make a commercial (if you have iMovie, a dig video, a camera phone, etc...). You can go to our website for details about BWAF and wax poetical about its goodness (20-40secs) then email the footage in to BWAFphilly(at)yahoo.com w/ "commercial" in the heading. We made some on Monday June 15, 2009, they're coming soon!
2009 Submissions Are Closed:
How sad but somewhat exciting, why you ask? Because it means the festival is creeping ever closer! We are still seeking vendors so send us an email if you're interested BWAFphilly(at)yahoo.com.
BWAF T-Shirts Coming Soon:
Yes, you will soon be able to sashay, bling, and show your swagga' in a fresh off the hand-screened presses BWAF t-shirt...look for us July 11th @ Clark Park's Uhuru Flea Market (43rd & Balt Ave, Philly).
Internships Available:
Are you interested in learning about the arts industry? Well look no further, we are now accepting unpaid interns to share our vast knowledge of the arts with. Please email us: BWAFphilly(at)yahoo.com or leave us a message at your convenience at 215-951-0330, ext 2108. We will email or call you back right away to discuss the exciting possibilities!
Volunteer Opportunities: It takes a lot of people power to produce our annual festival. We need YOU and many of YOU! Please contact us to see what you can do to help. Remember, many hands make light work, people. Sign up for something tiny, please! Thanks in advance! The perks (besides feeling warm inside) - honorable mentions with active website links in our newsletter, myspace, Facebook, and/or our website. Visit our website at www.BWAFphilly.org for more details.
All for now, folks!
Feel free to join our Yahoo or Facebook groups for the latest updates!
In art and community,
Monica McIntyre
Creative Director, BWAF
Black Women's Arts Festival (Est. 2003)
6th Annual - July 30-August 2, 2009
Contact:
Black Women's Arts Festival
3721 Midvale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19129-1743
(215) 951-0330, x 2108
Email: http://us.mc01g.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=BWAFphilly@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.bwafphilly.org/
MySpace: www.myspace.com/BWAFphilly
Yahoo Group: www.groups.yahoo.com/group/BWAFphilly
Join our Facebook Group!
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