Artists on Call:

A Diaspora of Hope 

Locations:

Guatemala, Kenya, South Africa, Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Egypt, and Malaysia 

Dates: November 20-28, 2009, with a December date TBA 

Would you like to make a difference this Holiday season?  
 

BuildaBridge International is calling artists to participate in a Diaspora of Hope in seven locations this Holiday Season: Guatemala, Kenya, South Africa, Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Egypt, and Malaysia. Artists will work in teams with local volunteers to lead arts camps on the theme of Arts for Hope.  

The set curriculum includes art-making in visual, drama, music, dance and other art forms.  Traveling Teams will include 5-10 artists.  A local team, mirroring this ratio, will also be established.  Training is required, curriculum is provided. 

Artists are asked to cover their own costs.  At this point no scholarships are available, but there is assistance with fundraising.  Prices vary depending upon location. 

The first step is to express interest with a commitment by September 1, 2009.  
 
 

November Diaspora of Hope 

This year, we have several opportunities for artists to spend their Thanksgiving holiday using their talents to serve children throughout the world.  

During the Diaspora of Hope week, artist will: 

• Work directly with local artists leading a week-long Arts for Hope Camp.
• Use the arts to bring hope and healing to some of the toughest communities in the world.
• Learn about local culture, experience the transformative power of the arts, and make a lasting difference in the lives of children.

Locations include: 

South Africa: November 21-28

Kenya: November 21-28

Egypt: November 20-28

Nicaragua: November 21-28

Guatemala: November 21-28

Dominican Republic: November 21-28 

All trips are $1450 plus airfare, with the exception of Egypt, which is $1500 plus airfare. Participants must pay a non-refundable fee of $250 to secure a place.  

December Arts for Hope Malaysia 
 

Join us for ten days to serve alongside local artists in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.  

One to two artists only working as assistants to local artists.  This will be our first time serving in Malaysia and is an exciting opportunity to serve children. Join us by using your art form and time to bring about hope in the lives of children. Each artist will assist in teaching approximately 20 students under the leadership of professional level artists. Artists will use their art form to teach the elements of hope and skills of the art form ending in a final celebration of the week’s work. 

More details coming soon!!