“A Day in the Life,” at the
44th Presidential Inauguration
In January 2009, the Brunswick Arts Council along with The Stafford Foundation is providing a unique opportunity for four Brunswick County youth to attend inauguration events in Washington, DC.
The Stafford Foundation is a faith-based, nonprofit organization that helps the underserved,
marginalized and distressed and in collaboration with other organizations, will host children, the indigent, the homeless and other underprivileged persons during the inauguration. This year’s inaugural celebration, then, truly will be the people’s inaugural celebration.
The Stafford Foundation has underwritten the initial cost of these events at the J.W. Marriott in Washington, D.C.; costs will exceed $1 million. This investment ensures that participants in the People’s Inaugural Project can enjoy the events and their stay free of charge.
The Brunswick Arts Council, wrote The Stafford Foundation and informed them of the work the council is doing to help underprivileged and at risk youth in Brunswick County including the Art Council’s “A Day in the Life,” program which helps such young people experience events and programs that are otherwise inaccessible to them. The Foundation responded by sending Mr. Landrine six invitations to the People’s Inaugural Project for two chaperones and four youth.
With only a couple of days to select attendees, John Landrine and Inger Marlowe, President of Multicultural Programs as chaperones; along with the Arts Council division presidents and the Hispanic-Latino Programs Division of Brunswick Community College, selected Crystal Williams – 17 of Calabash, Esli Nunez – 17 of Shallotte, Jasmine Marlowe-15 of Calabash and Justin Simons – 17 of Supply for this inaugural A Day in the Life program.
While most expenses are included such as rooms, most meals and even grooming and proper attire for the main ball; travel and other incidentals are needed which were estimated to be $1200.
Donations were raised by the Brunswick Arts Council and the trip was a great and wonderful experience for the youth and the chaperones.
Our appreciation and thanks go to the wonderful work and support of the Stafford Foundation for its funding of this "once in a lifetime experience" for their support. If you wish to learn more about the projects and work of their organization go to:
Gary Halberstadt
President
Brunswick Arts Council
email: brunsartscoun@ec.rr.com
910 371 2641
1-910-371-2641
"Start with the Arts--See Where It Takes You....."
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Upcoming Events
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May 9, 2011
No Division/Board Meeting in December
Merry Christmas!!
BAC - Board Meeting at Brunswick Community College-Pres. Conf. Room
5:30pm - Division Board Meeting and
Regular Board Meeting
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June 23, 2011 -- 10:00 am-12:00pm
BAC President's Organization Meeting
Where: BEMC (corp. bldg.)
Highway 17
Supply, NC
Invitation to all Brunswick Arts Council member Organization Presidents' or designated representative !
Contact: Jeanette Serens: jserens@ec.rr.com
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May 15, 2011 -- 2:00 - 3:30pm
BAC - Brunswick Writer's Forum
A quarterly forum for authors or authors-to-be:
Topic: Road to Publication
Guest Speaker: Playwriter
Where:
Brunswick Community College campus
Assembly RoomSupply, NCContact: Jeanette Serens, BAC
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Save the Date !!!
Friday, May 20, 2011
Brunswick Arts Council 30th Anniversary Gala
Time: 6:30pm - 10:00pm
Where: Brunswick County Realtors Building, "101" Stone Chimney Place
Supply, NC
Entertainment: Celebrate 30 years of Music, Theater, Dancing, Artwork
Great food and libations!!!
Calling all Artists! Prospectus will be on line March 9, 2011 for registration.
Please email: brunartscoun@ec.rr.com
or call 910 371 2641 for details.
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Brunswick County 11th Annual Fall Art Exhibition and Sale
October 17 - 29, 2011Franklin Square Gallery in
Southport, NCProspectus/details to be announced Keep watching the web site and your email for updates.
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