Elijah Network Family and Community Alliance

"TEA AND COMFORT"

Donates $20 to the Art-Itudes Center, and receive a tea mug as a thank you gift;

Donations of $40 will receive a beautiful unfolding "tea flower" with the tea cup

Donations of $100 to the Art-Itudes Center will receive a Tea Pot with an infuser and an unfolding tea flower. All dontations are tax deductible.

Art-Itudes Center

In a recent contest for youth in the South Dade area we asked them to tell us their plan to bring peace to the community. Overwhelmingly, they described domestic abuse that informed community violence. In response to this cry for help, Elijah Network plans to develop a performing arts center here with a collaboration of preventionists, artists, schools and churches called: Art-Itudes. Our first play will be "Where the Angry Things Are," giving a voice to the domestic abuse that gives rise to destructive behavior.
Based on the M. Sendak classic "Where the Wild Things Are," we hope to achieve the same catharsis and self-expression achieved by Max, the book's protagonist, but on a community wide level. Community members and youth would be involved not just as actors in the play, but as writers, directors, costume and set designers, promoters etc.; teaching and learning skills to put on artistic productions of their own. At the same time, mental health professionals and others from the helping professions would guide families and youth.
Just like people, communities have anger and frustration, and they need a place to put that energy. "Where the Angry Things Are" will give neighborhoods the chance to move towards healing and prevent violence.

Shoot for Peace

"My Community Peace Plan"

Expressions Contest

Contest Overview:

The Shoot for Peace "My Community Peace Plan" Expressions Contest is designed to allow Elementary and Middle school participants an opportunity to express their plans/solutions for reducing violence in their community. Entries can be in the form of poster or painting. No matter how you choose to express yourself, it is important for you to express how you intend to reduce violence in your school or community.

Contest Dates:

Starts: September 15^th, 2010

Ends: November 1^st, 2010

Winners will be announced by November 12th, 2010

Prizes:

$100 First Prize

$50 Second Prize

$25 Third Prize

All prizes will be awarded at each level for Elementary & Middle

The Executive Three

The Elijah Network Executive Director will select three of the six winners to be framed and placed in our community room for public viewing. The Executive Three will be announced November 12^th as well.

Contest Requirements:

All entries must have students name, grade and school name on it.

Participants must be in Elementary or Middle

Guideline for Art entries:

Posters: All poster entries should be no larger than 22"x28". Entries can be in color or black and white. All artwork must have the following written on the back of the entry: Students Name, Age, Grade Level, and School Name.

Please note that any entries that do not meet the above mentioned guidelines will be disqualified. All entries will be judged based on the following:

1) Contest Guidelines (1point)

2) Effective Communication of Students "Peace Plan" (Max 10pts.)

3) Overall Artistic Presentation (Max 5pts.)

4) Emotional Impact on Judges (Max 5pts.)

Address any questions to: Mr .Kurtis Schilk @ The Elijah Network (305) 257-5527 or kurt@elijahnetwork.org

Please go to our website www.elijahnetwork.org. for additional information

All entries must be submitted to the Elijah Network attention Kurt Schilk

22400 Old Dixie Hwy

Suite 2-D, Goulds, Fl. 33170

(Yellow building S/E corner of Cauley Square)

All contest entries will be property of The Elijah Network

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