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.
Friday, August 14, 2009
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.
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