Busy

 is busy planning the first ever 

Art Show & Silent Auction at the 

Sunday May 4th 

1:00 - 4:00

The F4DAE congratulates the following students & their teachers

on received the Amazing Sketchbook Award at Pinecrest Gardens

Grace Martinez

Adrian Oyola

Masielle Rodriguez

Amanday Muniz

Kassandra Casanova

Valentina Rodriguez

Natalia Diaz

Florencia Alsina

Do you know a high school senior who is continuing his or her art education?

Please urge them to apply for our Isaiah Fund Scholarship.

We'll award at least five $1,000 scholarships at our 

Art Show & Silent Auction May 4th.

Make sure to visit our website 

http://www.fund4arted.org/

Is THRILLED to be selected as one of the recipients of the

 Key Biscayne Women's Giving Circle 

THURSDAY, MARCH 6

2:00-4:00 PM

OCEAN CLUB CLUBHOUSE

PALM COURT

Paula Fiesta, Iris Fisher, Fran Gaynes, Marilyn Levin, Liz Portuondo, Harriett Stein, Barbara Thrasher

Our Forever Thanks!

Wishes you a Happy New Year!

Grateful

We are forever thankful for the generous gift of time provided by:

Robin Lemo, art teacher at South Miami Senior High School. Robin meets with Lapoleon to help him improve his drawing skills so that one day he may attend an art school to study fashion design. Robin has also gotten a sewing machine for Lapoleon who previously designs and sews his spectacular vests by hand.

Lapoleon, a 2013 graduate of Hollywood Hills High School, is an amazing young designer, who despite hardship, was the captain of his football team, has become an outspoken advocate against bullying before the Broward School Board, was invited to NY to visit the Michael Kors company, and currently works full time at a call center to support himself and his art. Once you meet Lapoleon you will see why we want to help him make his artistic dreams come true.

Debbie Hoffman, wordsmith extraordinaire, for editing our website and rack card. Her focus was essential for two all-over-the-place-right brain dominant-former art teachers!

Sara Reynolds, energetic, not-for-profit dreamer who has graciously consented to serve as the chairperson of the  Volunteer Board.

We are forever thankful
for the generous donations from:

Traeger Brothers & Associates

Gigi Jehudy

Carol Roisman

Eric Polin

Lisa & Christian Korallis

Susan & Bert Traeger

Just a reminder: Donations to F4DAE are tax deductible. You can make your contribution to  Dade Art Educators Association | 879 Eastwood Drive | Miami Springs, FL 33166 

Please note FDAE on your check.

Spotlight

Amparo Bacallao
Ampi is one busy person. She is a photographer with a passion for fashion, she works at a design firm in Miami's Design District, she attends Miami Dade College, she is a Fund 4 Design & Art Education Isaiah Fund recipient, and she finds time to serve as Team Leader for the F4DAE Student Volunteer Board. Ampi graciously awarded the first Amazing Sketchbook Awards at the art show when the adults were unable to attend. Please contact us if you would like to assist Ampi in her dream to accept her scholarship toa prestigious NY art college.

Anticipation 

Looking forward to setting a date to team up with Art Cares for Kids at Jackson Memorial Hospital's Children's Oncological unit. Our Student Volunteers are anxious to share their love of art with kids who could use a little artistic distraction. Plans are in the works to design a permanent mural for the facility. Stay tuned. Thank you to Julie Sierra and Liz Portuondo for getting us in the loop.

Looking forward to organizing the Volunteer Board for the F4DAE with Sara Reynolds.

It's a very good thing

F4DAE Student Volunteer Team Leader Amparo Bacallao
presents the first Amazing Sketchbook Awards,
Thursday, November 21st at the JCC.

Congratulations to:

Coral Gables Preparatory Academy
Isabella Gonzalez  |  Sophia Rappazzo
nominated by Kisha Porter, art teacher

and

International Studies Prep Academy
Claudia Guerra  |  Genesis Medina
nominated by Patricia Keller,  art teacher

Now Forming...
the F4DAE Volunteer Board
Join us in making a BIG difference in the life of a young artist.

Very Thankful!

Visit our Website fund4arted.org for more information about 

2nd Meeting of the Student Volunteer Board
Panara at SW 136th Street
Saturday, November 16th at 1 :00

Co-Founders of F4DAE 

Marlene and Marilyn 

with  AMAZING DASH student artist 

Dylan Etienne

at the Taste of Design Gala and Silent  Auction

As Thanksgiving approaches...

Special Thanks to:

Art Cares for Kids 

Laura Tan

 A thank you letter from one of our fabulous Isaiah Fund recipients...

I could not have thanked everyone else, and forget to thank the two special people that made this possible. I am grateful for your efforts. They have given me the opportunity to work towards something without having to worry as much about financial obligations.

As soon as I received your e-mail I went on-line to check out what The Fund 4 Design & Art Education was, and so I came across your blog. I was surprised to read that it had been created only two weeks ago. I kind of giggled as I read it, not because it was funny, but because I hadn’t realized how quickly an idea could evolve. This is why I called the next day to gather more details, and I am glad I did, because I now know who thought of me when I thought I would not be remembered. I already appreciated her teachings, but now I will forever be more grateful of Ms. A, as well as of you two (I will personally thank her when I get back to Miami).

Without your permission, I have taken a little piece of each of you and I will keep it with all the good memories of all the people who have helped, and inspired me along my way.

I have really thought about the mission statement or goal of this program, that one of you had provided me over the phone, and I hope that I can do just that. I hope that in the future I remember to reflect on this opportunity and discover a way to give back to our creative community. If you ever find that I could help with anything, do not hesitate to contact me.  

Thank you,

Nathania Martinez

get involved! 

Marlene Kohn, co-founder and Andres Martinez

Our first ever student volunteer luncheon met Saturday, October 26th.
We are thrilled to have Ms. Grace Torres serving as our fabulous student advisor! 
Fund scholarship recipients Amparo Bacallao (MDC), our Volunteer Team Leader, and Andres Martinez (FIU) along with student representatives from Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts, and Design and Architecture Senior High were on hand 
for a lively lunch and learn exchange.
You can learn more about Grace and Ampi by visiting our website.

Grace Torres, Advisor with Marilyn Traeger, co-founder

If you would like to  represent your school and get involved please contact us at info@fund4arted.org

 Andres Martinez with his new portfolio donated by Maria Martinez

empower students

abundant thanks to:

Howard Traeger for his very generous donation

Suzy Breitner of the Alper JCC for her pledge of support 
for the Spring Silent Art Auction 

Abbey Chase for her counsel and agreeing to serve on our board

Maria Martinez for her in-kind donation

Mortimer Hecheverria, President of Dade Art Educators  and Mabel Morales, District Supervisor, 

Visual Arts/Dance at Miami-Dade County Public Schools for their never-ending support of the Fund

Margie Campmany and Nancy Handler of South Miami Middle Community School for providing the PD that introduced the AMAZING SKETCHBOOK PROJECT  

 dmake artistic dreams come true

visit our website

get involved!

Our student volunteer luncheon meeting takes place this month.  We are looking forward to meeting with student representatives from Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts, Coral Reef Senior High, Florida International University, and Miami-Dade College.

NOW organizing  our  ALL GROWN-UP BUT KIDS @ heART Board and Volunteers.
Please contact us if you would like to help make an art kid's dream come true.

If you would like to get involved please contact us at info@fund4arted.org

abundant thanks to:

Arlene Kahn for her very generous donation

Carlos Castellanos co-creator of Baldo for his pledge of support

Tracy Kohn for her counsel

visit our website

to see the newest portfolio additions from our F4D&AE scholarship recipients 

Nathania Martinez and Amparo Bacallao

at fund4arted.org