ChildArt articles from October 2003

ChildArt archives from October 2003

Editor's corner.
October 1, 2003... Dear Readers, How can we improve our sad world, full of conflicts that fester for generations and new problems that are ever more complex? Any permanent change must involve children, so they learn how to break away from the past and...

Painting peace.(Perspective)
October 1, 2003... Modeled on the Olympics of the ancient Greeks, the Arts Olympiad occurs once every four years. Children from around the world participate in local art competitions, which are organized by ICAF partners. One child from each country or US state...

Getting acquainted.(Creativity Symposium)
October 1, 2003... Consider this: you are in an auditorium full of impatient children and expectant adults. They have come from every corner of the world. For many this is the trip of a lifetime, realized only with the help of many people, a lot of hard work and...

Future world leaders.(Meet the Artists)
October 1, 2003... Junior is 13, he lives in Uliga (Marshall Island). His father's name is Eddie and his mother is Marina. Junior has a dog and his favorite color is red. Henry is 12, and is from Maryland. He speaks English and his religion is Christianity....

Art and imagination: keys to creativity; welcome address by Lady Mary Note, First Lady of the Marshall Islands.(On the National Mall)
October 1, 2003... Good Morning to all present this beautiful morning! Welcome to the 2003 International Children's Art Festival here in the wonderful city of Washington, D.C.! Before I begin, I wish to thank God that we have all gathered here safely today to...

Creating movable art: how would you like to hang a dancing Louisiana crawfish over your bed? You might start dreaming about fishing or canoeing along a Louisiana river, or just laugh a little.(Mother Earth Day)
October 1, 2003... At the 2003 International ChildArt Festival on the National Mall in Washington, DC, art teacher Judy Johnson taught dozens of kids to make springy movable crawfish that can be hung from strings to create movable sculptures. Sculptures that can...

Angels of peace.(Mother Earth Day)
October 1, 2003... Artist and teacher Elaine Thomas believes in the power of angels--and children--to do great things in the world. Back home in England, Ms. Thomas is ICAF's representative in the United Kingdom. She also works with children who are sick in...

Feeding minds fighting hunger.(Children's Wellness Day)
October 1, 2003... We've all heard the expression, "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day." The truth is every meal that we eat is extremely important to our growth and development. Proper nutrition is important to everyone, especially children. Without...

Weaving new friendships.(Children's Peace Day)
October 1, 2003... There are many ways to show people you care about them and want to remember them even when you're far away from each other. On September 11, at the International ChildArt Festival, art teacher Wrenn Boulton helped those who attended the...

Art for peace pyramid.(Children's Peace Day)
October 1, 2003... Blue Dog was a wandering soul, a free spirit, who could go anywhere she liked, become anyone she wanted to, assume any mood that caught her fancy. She could transform herself into a teddy bear, conjure up visions of herself in red, or wish...

Keep your eyes open while you dream so you can fly!(First Person)
October 1, 2003... Five years ago I noticed a children's art magazine I had not seen before. It was outdated, but caught my eye with a description of a national arts contest which offered the winner seven clays filled with educational classes and art experiences....

Festival photos.(Gallery)
October 1, 2003... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Caption: George Rodrigue with young muralist Fascinated observer at the ICAF Awards Ceremony Word Children's Choir at the ICAF Awards Ceremony Art can be all-engrossing Mural making Elaine...

Awards ceremony.(Awards Ceremony)
October 1, 2003... Aimed at 70 child artists hailing from 26 US states and more than 40 countries, the Awards Ceremony of the International Festival was held at the DC Convention Center in downtown Washington, DC. The audience of 500 included visitors who...

Festival reactions.(After Thoughts)
October 1, 2003... Parent: "... being in Washington on September 11 was very significant, as we reflected on the events two years earlier. Serving as the representative from New York took on special meaning for Dianna that clay. I commend ICAF, the members...

ICAF ChildArt Gallery opening!(Bulletin Board)
October 1, 2003... Come see the "Art for Peace Pyramid" created during the 2003 Festival, and the young artists' winning pieces in the new ChildArt Gallery opened by ICAF. Where: 1404 K St NW, Washington DC (14th and K St) McPherson Metro Stop Contact:...

Children's Arts & Literature Festival: the Kingdom of Bahrain.(Bulletin Board)
October 1, 2003... The Kingdom of Bahrain announces the second annual "Children's Arts & Literature Festival", to be held February 2004, under the initiative and patronage of HH Sheikha Hala Bint Daij Al-Khalifa, wife of HH Sheikh Salman Bin Hamad Al-Khalifa,...