World Artists Experiences

World Artists Experiences (WAE) is committed to developing a vital role of the arts in building bridges of international understanding. As a universal language, the arts create unique opportunities for cross-cultural communication, interaction and learning.

By providing educational experiences with world artists in schools, colleges, and communities, WAE seeks to foster an appreciation and support for the rich diversity and cultural commonalities of the world's citizens and, thereby, foster mutual respect among all people.

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International Film Festival - February 8 - March 15, 2010

International Film Festival - Bridges to the World

The 2010 International film Festival will feature five films from five countries in five locations. View films each night of the week beginning the weeks of February 8 through March 15. All performances are at 7 PM.

Countries featured are: Russia, Korea, Argentina, Estonia and Nigeria.

The Venues and Schedule follow:

Salisbury University
Caruthers Hall Auditorium 1101 Camden Avenue, Salisbury, MD 21801
Monday, February 15.....Korea.....My Dear Enemy
Monday, February 22.....Argentina.....Son of the Bride
Monday, March 1.....Estonia.....Decemberheat
Monday, March 8.....Nigeria.....Royal Messengers
Monday, March TBA.....Russia.....The Island.....please call 410-543-6271 for date

Frostburg University
Tawes Building, Room 153 101 Braddock Road, Frostburg, MD 21532
Tuesday, February 16.....Korea.....My Dear Enemy
Tuesday, February 23.....Argentina.....Son of the Bride
Tuesday, March 2.....Estonia.....Decemberheat
Tuesday, March 9.....Nigeria.....Royal Messengers
Tuesday, March 23.....Russia.....The Island

Southern Maryland Higher Education Center
Center Hall 44219 Airport Road, California, MD 20619
Wednesday, February 17.....Korea.....My Dear Enemy
Wednesday, February 24.....Argentina.....Son of the Bride
Wednesday, March 3.....Estonia.....Decemberheat
Wednedsay, March 10.....Nigeria.....Royal Messengers
Wednesday, March 17.....Russia.....The Island

Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts
801 Chase Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Thursday, February 18.....Korea.....My Dear Enemy
Thursday, February 25.....Argentina.....Son of the Bride
Thursday, March 4.....Estonia.....Decemberheat
Thursday, March 11.....Nigeria.....Royal Messengers
Thursday, March 18.....Russia.....The Island

Towson University
Van Bokkelen Hall Auditorium 8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252
Friday, February 12.....Russia.....The Island...Due to snow, unable to be rescheduled
Friday, February 19.....Korea.....My Dear Enemy
Friday, February 26.....Argentina.....Son of the Bride
Friday, March 5.....Estonia.....Decemberheat
Friday, March 12.....Nigeria.....Royal Messengers

The film are free of charge to the public. Each screening will include an introduction and a discussion.

The country and film follow:

Russia: The Island
Film Description

Korea: My Dear Enemy
Film Description

Argentina: "El hijo de la Novia" (Son of the Bride)
Filom Description

Estonia: “Decemberheat”
Film Description

Nigeria: Royal Messengers

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Calling Volunteers!

Calling Volunteers!

World Artists Experiences is organizing 2009-2010 teams of volunteers to build and further the vision of bridging international understanding through cultural and citizen diplomacy in schools, colleges, and communities.

We invite you to join us.

Please email: wae@comcast.net or Call 410-647-4482 or 410-647-7494

and indicate areas which you might enjoy assisting WAE: publicity, development, administrative assistance, web design, fundraising, cultural immersion experiences, cultural ambassadors in schools, international art exchanges, international education month, an international summit, Ambassador Series of world experiences in communities, assisting with the welcoming and hosting international groups, graphic design, as programs, flyers, etc., videotaping, coordinating volunteers, hosting a “house of Friends” to allow many people to know about the organization, building audiences, writing, editing, researching, grant writing, etc.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ART EXCHANGE BRIDGES THE WORLD	CULTURAL IMMERSION DAYS SHOWCASE THE WORLD	WORLD ARTISTS EXPERIENCES SALUTES VOLUNTEERS
In February, World Artists Experiences and the Embassy of the People's Republic of China's Cultural Office worked together to present their first joint student art exchange between American and Chinese elementary students. The event was billed as a "visual dialogue" between Yijin Elementary School in the Zhejiang Province and Crofton Woods Elementary School in Crofton, Maryland. The opening celebration, which included songs from both countries performed by students, was held on February 21 at Crofton Woods Elementary. Members from the Embassy of the People's Republic of China, and Maryland state and county government representatives attended the reception, as did local artists and members of the community. The final song was sung in darkness. As the song continued to describe the importance of children's lights in the world, the room was filled with candles that the children lit. Some of the artwork was taken by Crofton Woods to be presented at the National Art Teachers' Association in New York City.	World Artists Experiences' Cultural Immersion day trips to Washington D.C. to enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes of countries from around the world are becoming extremely popular. To see photos from past Cultural Immersion days, click here: European Union Immersion Day Photos	World Artists Experiences is fueled by the enthusiasm and energy of a large corps of volunteers who work in several program teams: Ambassador Series concerts and events; Cultural Immersion Days; and International Education. Volunteers also lend their time and talents to several support teams: Public Relations / Technology; Development; Legal / Governance; Budget / Finance; Strategic / Long-Range Planning; Personnel and Nominations; and Staff / Volunteers. Do you believe in our mission and want to join our cadre of volunteers? We would love to hear from you! To join the many volunteers who support World Artists Experiences, click here. We couldn't do what we do without you!