World Artists Experiences (WAE) envisions a world where its citizens dialogue and establish creative partnerships, fostering mutual understanding and thus respect, trust and ultimately peace in the world.

WAE bridges international understanding through cultural and citizen diplomacy in communities, colleges and schools through Ambassador Teams producing Ambassador Series events in communities; Cultural Immersion Experiences; International Education; and Cultural Appreciation and Sustainable Development.

WAE is committed to developing the 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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Bulgarian Duo in Annapolis February 17, 2012 at Heritage Baptist Church, Forest Drive - 7 PM

World Artists Experiences invites you to an evening of Bulgarian classical music presented by the Valtchev-Tchekoratova Duo, which brings together two Bulgarian musicians and distinguished Juilliard graduates.

Pianist Lora Tchekoratova was born in Sofia, Bulgaria. She began her piano studies at age four. Soon after, she became a pupil of the legendary piano pedagogue Lydia Kuteva. At age nine, Lora gave her first solo recital at the State Music School "Lubomir Pipkov" where she received her high-school education. In Bulgaria she also studied with Vessela Marinova and Prof. Jenny Zaharieva. In 1992, at the suggestion of Prof. Zaharieva, Lora moved to the United States where she continued her studies at the Juilliard School in New York. As a student of Seymour Lipkin Lora earned a Bachelor's, Master's and Doctor of Musical Arts Degrees thus becoming the first Bulgarian musician to hold a Doctorate from Juilliard. While still a student, she won numerous scholarships, awards, grants, and the first prize of the 1996 Washington International Competition for Pianists. Her solo debut at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. was followed by recitals, and chamber music appearances throughout the United States and in Europe.

Born in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Georgy Valtchev began his violin studies at age six with Boyanka Shopova. He received his basic music education from the State Music Schools in Plovdiv and Sofia. He achieved his first international success at age sixteen when he won the Grand Prize of the "Kocian" International Violin Competition in then Czechoslovakia. After a short study at the State Music Academy in Sofia Mr. Valtchev was accepted as a student of the renowned Violin professor Ms. Dorothy Delay at the Juilliard School in New York where he was awarded full scholarships for the duration of his studies for the Bachelor and Master of Music degrees. He has been honored with a number of awards, among them the First Prize of the Ducrest International Competition, and the Special Prize of the Tibor Varga International Violin Competition.

This concert will also be presented on February 16th at Holloway Hall, Salisbury University, 1110 Camden St, Salisbury, MD at 7 PM.

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

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Slovak Youth Musicians in Annapolis March 4 at 3 P.M.

Five young music virtuosos from Slovakia will present a free concert a 3 p.m. March 4 at Heritage Baptist Church, 1740 Forest Drive, Annapolis.

Titled, "Greetings from Slovakia," the musicians will include classical music, well known melodies and Slovak Folk Music while wearing traditional costumes from their country. The group is composed of an eleven year old violin virtuoso and singer, Anabela Patkolo, who began her illustrious career at the age of six when she won the Paganini International Competition. She will be accompanied by her mother, Aniko Patkolo, a popular Slovak pianist appearing on television programs and in Viennese concert halls.

Among the musicians are Alena Vacikova, soprano; Patrik Hornak, tenor; Jana Ferikova, tenor and clarinetist; and Igor Loskar, baritone. Each has performed internationally and won numerous well established musical competitions.

World Artists Experiences is presenting the young musicians in partnership with the Embassy of Slovakia and in cooperation with Heritage Baptist Church in Annapolis. While on their U.S.A. visit, the group will perform in New York, Pittsburgh, Salisbury, and Baltimore.

For further information, call 410-647-4482 or email wae@comcast.net.

Bridges to the World Film Festival

World Artists Experiences and the International Division of Maryland's Office of the Secretary of State, in conjunction with Frostburg University, Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, Salisbury University, and Towson University, invite the public to attend free screenings of five international films, one each from Brazil, Japan, Austria, Sri Lanka, and Turkey. The Bridges to the World International Film Series is a statewide, month-long initiative in recognition of the State's global reach and a reflection of those connections here in Maryland.

The series will run for five weeks from February 13 through March 16 at five venues throughout the state and feature films chosen by the embassies of the respective countries. Each film will be introduced, screened, and followed by a discussion. Presentations begin at 7:00 p.m. All films will be shown with English subtitles.

Tickets are not required for these free screenings; however seating is on a first-come basis.
Note: Countries will remain the same but film are subject to change as designated.
The schedule is as follows:

China Cultural Immersion in China

2012 will be an exciting year for WAE as we will take our first group to experience the life and culture of another country. We will EXPERIENCE CHINA. This opportunity comes at the invitation of the Embassy of China and the Ministry of Ethnic Affairs of the People's Republic of China. They have planned the experience for us. The trip will center on the ethnic people. The trip will be a people to people experience. In each of the provinces, the Ministry of Ethnic Affairs will be meeting and being with us and we will be with some of the people who have performed and lived with us in their communities. In addition, members of the Ministry of Ethnic Affairs will travel together with us.

Because of the nature of the experience, there will be two orientation sessions: March 18 and April 14. Also, we will need to take some small gifts to present along the way so please be thinking of good ideas.

We ask that you get travel medical evacuation insurance. We can send you some suggestions and have brochures from Travel Guard that many groups use. This is your choice. Also, we ask that you be sure that your tetanus and hepatitis are up to date but please consult with your health provider for their recommendations for other immunizations.

All costs are based on double occupancy:
$4,695 per person double
$500 single supplement.

Registration is now open to all WAE volunteers and host families. On February 1st, registration will be open to all contacts in the WAE database. If you are not currently receiving emails from WAE and are interested in the trip, please contact wae@comcast.net.

Please let us know as soon as you know if you would like to travel, send in your deposit. And register as soon as possible since there are limited spaces. If you have questions, send to wae@comcast.net and put China Experience 12 in the Subject. When you mail: Please put on the envelope: China Experience 12 World Artists Experiences P.O. Box 9753 Arnold, Maryland 21012.so that the registrar will receive the envelope immediately.

We look forward to a wonderful experience in China in 2012.

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Calling Volunteers!

World Artists Experiences is organizing 2011-2012 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.