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Painting a Brighter Future
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On October 6, 2008, BuildaBridge launched a campaign to raise $50,000 by the end of December 2008, entitled "Painting a Brighter Future for Children in Philadelphia and Abroad."
New Philadelphia Poets to Hold Benefit Reading for BuildaBridge
Published in Untagged by Tegan Brozyna |Community Studio Update
Published in Untagged by Tegan Brozyna |By Sara Fioriglio
For the past four years Buildabridge has been working on renovations and a proposal for a children’s art center located at the Buildabridge mansion on 205 West Tulpehocken Street. Buildabridge and its facilities are part of the community it serves, and we are commited to helping to restore the historic Germantown community. Therefore, we are moving forward with the restoration and conversion of our carriage house into a fully functioning space for arts education here in our own neighborhood. With a proposed outlook on complete renovations created by the Community Design Collaborative, we are working toward the reconstruction of this carriage house into a fully functioning children’s arts space; a space for children to explore, experience the arts, and think creatively.
Saying Goodbye
Published in profiles, news, international, Artists On Call by Tegan Brozyna |By Sarah Heady
On Wednesday, October 29th, the BuildaBridge staff bid a tearful goodbye to Zhou Bo, a visiting representative from the Amity Foundation in China, and Kyle Evans, Interim Director of International Programs.
IDignity
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BuildaBridge is excited to host its winter 2008 signature event, IDignity. On December 2-22, BuildaBridge will be presenting an exhibition at the Philadelphia Cathedral focusing on the issue of poverty and social justice. The show will exhibit artwork from local and international artists that highlight the dignity and value of those who are faced with social, economic, and physical hardships here in the United States and abroad. Please join us as we seek to give a voice this holiday season to a marginalized population that is often ignored and silenced.
Woven Together
Published in art by Tegan Brozyna |By Anna Murphey
On October 29 and November 5, 2008, BuildaBridge will sponsor an exciting workshop for mothers and children at Woodstock Family Center, an emergency housing facility for women and children located in North Philadelphia, entitled: Woven Together: Family Stories. Participants will work in family units to create a collaborative textile. Through participating in the project, families will develop artistic, academic, social, and character skills.
Jelly Armed Drawing
Published in Discovery, art by Tegan Brozyna |By Charlene Melhorn
With arms swinging and wiggling, we started our second session of figure gesture drawing at 2nd Baptist of Germantown. It was a cool October evening outside, but inside the room was warm with movement as 8 students loosened their muscles to make them like jelly. One may ask: "What does jelly have to drawing?" Our students will explain that gesture drawing has to be quick and expressive.
Community Dining
Published in news, Development, BuildaBridge House by Tegan Brozyna |
Do you know what you're cooking for dinner on Monday November 10th? Don't waste your time thinking about it when you could be enjoying the company of friends, family and neighbors while someone else cooks for you. BuildaBridge invites you to treat yourself and your family to a home-cooked meal at Trolley Car Diner in Mount Airy.
Staff Appreciation
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On October 5, Buildabridge honored staff, board members, teaching artists, and family at the annual staff appreciation party. This event was hosted at the beautiful home of Cheryl Wade, our board president, and over 30 people were able to attend a time of friends, food and good conversation. At the party, three of our volunteers received special recognition for their work with the organization: Megan Ermilio, Erin Agnew and Luis Miguel McPherson Sanchez.
Volunteer Spotlight
Published in news by Tegan Brozyna |- Alex Foreman, a sophomore at the University of Virginia, who focusedon PR and Marketing
- Kate Hails, from Hamilton College, who worked on Assessment
- Erica Breitbarth, from Wheaton College, who developed the new BuildaBridge Classroom model
- Aly Honsa, a Bryn Mawr senior who focused on Resource Development.
Special Events
Published in news by Tegan Brozyna |Exchanging Ideas and Sharing a Vision
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I am Zhou Bo from Amity Foundation, Nanjing, China. I am currently visiting the Buildabridge House, and studying here in the UnitedStates from September to the end of October. My program of study includes English tutorial study, observation in a volunteer driven non-profit and classes at Eastern University. I am glad to work as a volunteer for BuildaBridge, and during my time here I am learning about American culture, NGO processes and American society. All theses activities provide me with important experiences, and an increased global awareness that will enhance the Amity Foundation’s capacity building plan as well as my work abilities. Additionally, my visit to BuildaBridge marks a growing partnership with Buildabridge; I believe there is potential for the Amity Foundation to cooperate with BuildaBridge and help children with special needs in China through arts-integrated intervention. In January, Dr. Corbitt is making a visit to China and the Amity Foundation.
