World Artists Experiences

The World Artists Experiences (WAE) Blog takes you to China for our fabulous 2012 People-to-People Adventure. Click here for an up-to-date account of our trip which begins May 9, 2012!

World Artists Experiences (WAE) bridges international understanding through cultural and citizen diplomacy in communities, colleges and schools. The arts are used as an international language.

WAE encourages international interaction by providing channels of communication and exchange; including opportunities for educators and students, cultural experiences, direct public interaction with the world's people, and empowerment of students to become world leaders.

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Italy Cultural Immersion Experience May 31

Bella Italia!

PLEASE NOTE: THE ITALIAN CULTURAL IMMERSION DAY IS FULL; HOWEVER, WE ARE ACCEPTING NAMES FOR A WAIT LIST. PLEASE CALL 410-956-2448 TO HAVE YOUR NAME PLACED ON THE LIST. ALSO, THERE HAVE BEEN SOME MINOR CHANGES TO THE DAY’S PROGRAM LISTED BELOW.

Beautiful Italy--Land of Art, Music, History and Cuisine--will be the focus of the Cultural Immersion Day scheduled for May 31, 2012. The day begins with a visit to the Embassy of Italy for a tour and presentation. After lunch at one of Georgetown's most authentic Italian restaurants -- Il Canale, we continue to the National Gallery of Art for a private tour of the Italian Art Collection. Our day concludes at the Holy Rosary Church and Casa Italia founded in 1913 as the church for the Italian speaking immigrants in Washington, DC. Although the neighborhood has changed, the church is thriving under the guidance of Father Lidio Tomassi who will meet the group.

The price for the day is $115, which includes transportation, admissions, guides, the meal, as well as other Italian surprises and favors. Departure will be from Forest Plaza on Forest Drive in Annapolis (click here for the location) at 8:45 a.m. sharp and will return to Forest Plaza at approximately 5:45 p.m.

Join us as we spend a day savoring the flavors and culture of Italy!

Registration will open on April 3. Please send in the registration fee with your name, address, cell phone number, and e-mail address to WAE Italian Cultural Immersion, PO Box 9753, Arnold, MD 21012 or call (410) 956-2448. Registration forms will be on this website in early April.

For further information, call 410-956-2448 or email wae@comcast.net.

China Cultural Immersion in China
China Cultural Immersion in China Experience China 2012! is fully booked. We look forward to an enriching journey in May.

Calling Volunteers!

Calling Volunteers!

World Artists Experiences is organizing 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.

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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!