Young Artists Apprenticeship Program Art Sessions

Location: Fort Worth Community Arts Center
1300 Gendy St., Ft. Worth, Tx 76107
Sunday, April 19 - 2:00pm-5:00pm
Sunday, April 26 - 2:00pm-5:00pm

In the Young Artists Apprenticeship Program Art Sessions, students work with local and national masters weekly to refine their own artistic skills. They are able to explore a wide range of mediums to encourage future involvement in the arts. The YAAP is open to all FWISD high school students and requires a portfolio application. FWISD high school art teachers will receive detailed information from the FWISD Art Department. Deadline for 2009-2010 application to be announced.

For more information regarding ICFW’s Young Artists Apprenticeship Program, please visit www.icfw.org/Young_Artist_App.htm.

Imagination Celebration Fort Worth continues to break down barriers with the 19th Annual Weekend for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing on April 17-18 at the Dallas/Fort Worth Marriott Hotel and Golf Club at Champion Circle. This is a unique gathering of 500 deaf and hard of hearing Texas youth from 31 school districts across the state, with national artists and actors who are both deaf and hearing. Themed “Rennais-Art,” the weekend will explore fifteenth and sixteenth century’s art and history with workshops, performances and special guests. Headliners for this year’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Weekend include actor Ty Giordano, Anthony Natale, “Maid” Martha Hannah, Fred Beam, and Hip Pocket Theatre.

For more information regarding ICFW’s Special Weekend for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, please visit www.icfw.org/Deaf-pro.html.

The Art of Exploration: Exploring Water program will invite 2,000 6th-8th Grade students to discover what is happening to water around the world. They will learn how changes in the weather and atmosphere affect the water supply for animals and people, and what scientists are trying to do to protect this valuable resource. The lead presenter is Dr. Terrie Williams, famous in the scientific community through her studies with camera-fitted seals in the Antarctic and also her studies on shrinking water supplies in the African elephant’s habitat. She will be joined by internationally-renowned environmental engineer, Dr. Robert Gearheart, in lecturing and working with local students on these issues. It is through ICFW’s creation of the Art of Exploration program with Wings World Quest in New York that these one-of-a-kind educational opportunities are available for our local children.

For more information regarding Art of Exploration: Exploring Water, please visit www.icfw.org/Exploring_Water.htm.

Frontier Forts Days provides 3rd-7th Grade students with an exciting and historic look at frontier life in Texas, via the many forts along the Texas Forts Trail and elsewhere in Texas. Events also include the Quanah Parker Comanche Exhibition, cavalry competitions, and the Ceremony of 8,000 Sacred Drums.

For more information regarding Frontier Forts Days, please visit www.icfw.org/Forts_Muster.htm.

Imagination Celebration is opening enrollment for the 11th Annual Debbie Allen Dance Institute to students, ages 7-21, who, regardless of previous dance experience, aspire to study under the artistic direction of Debbie Allen. All students study dance disciplines such as ballet, tap, jazz, modern, hip hop, African, and Flamenco. Scholarships are available based on financial need.

The ICFW DADI is the first institute of its kind under Ms. Allen’s name and is held under her creative direction with top dance masters as instructors. Following completion, students who excel in the various disciplines may be invited to join Ms. Allen in her California school.

For more information regarding the Debbie Allen Dance Institute, please visit www.icfw.org/Debbie_Allen_Dance_Institute.htm.