CENTER FOR THE ARTS

CONFERENCE AGENDA

Examples of Presentations:

Keynote Presentation: Dynamic Movement
This is non-traditional, authentic developmental movement. This group uses movement to resolve problems and communicate new ideas. An open mind and the courage to take a risk are the only requirements. Their presentation is a unique and intriguing blend of self-expression. Cedar Drive Middle School Arts Elective facilitated by Kate Dell'Amico

A Screening of "A Ripple in the Water, Healing Through Art" Produced by Eileen Fotie and Patricia Piroh, was shot on location throughout South Africa, this hour long documentary focuses on the work of artist/activist Kim Berman, whose "Paper Prayers"
Campaign successfully uses papermaking and printmaking to mobilize people to use art to address HIV/AIDS awareness, poverty alleviation, and the empowerment of women and children throughout South Africa.

Experience the 'Power of Your Other Hand' facilitated by Lisa Brown. "The Power of Your Other Hand" taps into your intuitive, creative, and expressive side as it heals and consults.

Risk and Protective Factor (Social Development) Theory (Hawkins and Catalano) and how to design and implement art programs that decrease risk and increase protection. Barbara Price Davis, Executive Director, YouthCAN, Arkansas

"Framing Ourselves:Making Video Self Portraits" facilitated by Barbara Bickart
Video Production as a Tool for Youth Empowerment, Creative Expression and Social Change facilitated by Steve Goodman, Founder & Executive Director of the Educational Video Center in NYC and Gretchen Baudenbacher, Director of External Education Programs at EVC.

From Inspiration to Application -the process of developing Arts-Kids: Empowering Youth Through The Expressive Arts-Connecting Through Creativity, Pat Sanger A.P.R.N. Park City, Utah

Fade, an original script based on the stories of 7 teenagers and 2 adults facing difficult descions about their future and haunted by their past. The performance will be followed by a question and answer period facilitaed by the actors. Directed by Alexandra Lopez

Creative Check-Ins-Beginnings that Make a difference facilitated by Staci Block, MSW, LCSW

Jewish Child Care Associations' Video For Action Program presents The Other
The story follows six characters from different ethnic, religious and socio-economic backgrounds from sunrise to sunset,as they make their way to school and deal with family problems, racial tensions and social isolation. See the film,hear about the making of this project. Dee Hanbury

Using Music and Songwriting for Creative Prevention, learn how to use songwriting and actually create a CD, Kathy Moser


	CONFERENCE AGENDA Examples of Presentations: Keynote Presentation: Dynamic Movement This is non-traditional, authentic developmental movement. This group uses movement to resolve problems and communicate new ideas. An open mind and the courage to take a risk are the only requirements. Their presentation is a unique and intriguing blend of self-expression. Cedar Drive Middle School Arts Elective facilitated by Kate Dell'Amico A Screening of "A Ripple in the Water, Healing Through Art" Produced by Eileen Fotie and Patricia Piroh, was shot on location throughout South Africa, this hour long documentary focuses on the work of artist/activist Kim Berman, whose "Paper Prayers" Campaign successfully uses papermaking and printmaking to mobilize people to use art to address HIV/AIDS awareness, poverty alleviation, and the empowerment of women and children throughout South Africa. Experience the 'Power of Your Other Hand' facilitated by Lisa Brown. "The Power of Your Other Hand" taps into your intuitive, creative, and expressive side as it heals and consults. Risk and Protective Factor (Social Development) Theory (Hawkins and Catalano) and how to design and implement art programs that decrease risk and increase protection. Barbara Price Davis, Executive Director, YouthCAN, Arkansas "Framing Ourselves:Making Video Self Portraits" facilitated by Barbara Bickart Video Production as a Tool for Youth Empowerment, Creative Expression and Social Change facilitated by Steve Goodman, Founder & Executive Director of the Educational Video Center in NYC and Gretchen Baudenbacher, Director of External Education Programs at EVC. From Inspiration to Application -the process of developing Arts-Kids: Empowering Youth Through The Expressive Arts-Connecting Through Creativity, Pat Sanger A.P.R.N. Park City, Utah Fade, an original script based on the stories of 7 teenagers and 2 adults facing difficult descions about their future and haunted by their past. The performance will be followed by a question and answer period facilitaed by the actors. Directed by Alexandra Lopez Creative Check-Ins-Beginnings that Make a difference facilitated by Staci Block, MSW, LCSW Jewish Child Care Associations' Video For Action Program presents The Other The story follows six characters from different ethnic, religious and socio-economic backgrounds from sunrise to sunset,as they make their way to school and deal with family problems, racial tensions and social isolation. See the film,hear about the making of this project. Dee Hanbury Using Music and Songwriting for Creative Prevention, learn how to use songwriting and actually create a CD, Kathy Moser