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Arts for Global Development, Inc. [Art4Development.Net] is an international non-profit voluntary initiative with a purpose of furthering interdisciplinary, multisectoral, cross-cultural and creative approach in social change, and facilitating creative sector and stakeholders of development together empower socially and economically disadvantaged individuals and communities worldwide, particularly children, youth, and women. 9th Street Gallery in the Historic Shaw District of Washington DC aims to create an artistic and intellectual environment in which to showcase local and international artists.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the TreasurePostcards'08 please contact Art4Development.Net at tpp@art4development.net. To learn more about the arts and its relation with women's empowerment, check out the fem'arts section of our website.

All donated artworks of the TreasurePostcards'08 Projects are for sale to raise funds for charity. Check out the catalogue for details of over 100 artworks and their creators. If you decide to purchase any one or two of the postcard-artworks please email tpp@art4development.net. 50% of the sales proceeds of all donated works will be given to Calvary Women's Services and 50% to Mor Cati (Purple Roof) Foundation between March 20-May 20, 2008. After May 20, 2008 all proceeds will benefit the Brighter Tomorrow for Africa Foundation that works to help women, girls, and children in Sierra Leone.

Calvary Women's Services is a nonprofit organization in Washington, DC, USA that provides housing and support services to homeless women. Calvary's mission is two-fold: To provide homeless women with a place to live and basic services and to help educate and empower women for independent living.

Mor Cati (The Purple Roof) Foundation, based in Istanbul, Turkey aims to address issues around domestic violence and help women who have become victims of such cruelty. Through its shelters, helpline services, socio-psychological healing and counseling workshops, press campaigns, local/national awareness and educational programs, Mor Cati has been supporting hundreds of women and children since 1990 who have witnessed abuse and assault. To learn more about the foundation and its programs please click here (website in Turkish).

The Benefit Concert organized by Arts for Global Development, Inc. in collaboration with the American-Turkish Association of Washington DC (ATA-DC) was part of our"Celebrating Women" activity that focused on women's issues and aimed to raise funds for two shelters (one based here in Washington DC- the Calvary Women's Services in the historic Shaw district and the other one, Mor Cati Women's Shelter in Istanbul, Turkey). In conjunction with this concert we recently had an arts exhibit - TreasurePostcards'08 - at the 9th Street Gallery that brought artworks of over 80 female artists from around the world together. Please continue scrolling down to learn more about this exhibit as well as the beneficiaries of this concert!

TreasurePostcards by Arts for Global Development, Inc. is an international project that brings emerging and professional artists from across the globe together to visually express social and economic issues with postcard-sized artworks. It is an educational/informative medium that not only helps artists gain visibility through their individual works and shares their creative ambitions, but primarily creates awareness on social and economic issues, provokes thoughts,inspires, and helps raise funds for charitable causes.

All TreasurePostcards are for sale via silent auction and the proceeds will benefit the Brighter Tomorrow for Africa Foundation that works to help women, girls, and children in Sierra Leone. To place a bid and purchase a TreasurePostcard or more please view the available artworks in the catalogue (PDF document) and then email the artists' name, title of the artwork, and the amount of bid to tpp[at]art4development.net Minimum bid for print/photos start from $15 and for all other media it is $30. The bidding started on June 18th and will end on September 07, 2008 (12 AM US EST). Artwork pickup/delivery will be on September 13th at the Sewall Belmont House.

:Past Events:

Project 3: Empowered by Artistry Exhibit Opening Reception, June 18, 2008 (Opening Event Flyer )

Close to 200 people joined Arts for Global Development and friends during the Project 3: Empowered by Artistry reception that was held at the Sewall-Belmont House & Museum. Project 3 is a collaboration of Girls Gotta Run Foundation, ThickArt Collaborative/Authentic Arts Consulting, and Arts for Global Development dedicated to social justice issues, making a difference, both locally and globally, through individual creativity and fine arts. The project exhibits works from artists across the globe expressing the strength and power of women. Click here for more information.

TreasurePostcards is one of the three projects featured… Together with our exhibit partners, we'll have a family-friendly Open House on the closing day, featuring various hands-on arts workshops led by project participating artists. So mark your calendars for September 13th from 1-4 pm!

Have you bid on a TreasurePostcard artwork? TreasurePostcards are artworks in 4 x 6 inch size, all created in different media. Support Brighter Tomorrow for Africa Foundation and girls/women in Sierra Leone by purchasing a TreasurePostcard created by female artists across the globe! Please see above and the catalogue for more information.

TreasurePostcards: An International Arts Project and Artists Talk
Friday - May 23, 2008 (7:00-8:30 pm)

Artomatic - Educational Room
7th Floor, North East Wing
Capitol Plaza I, 1200 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Metro: Red Line, New York Ave., M St exit
Cost: FREE (workshop flyer)

TreasurePostcards'08 focuses on women's issues and the presentation/panel at artomatic highlighted some of this year's artworks, artists and their stories in a slideshow. The panel session gave an opportunity for local female artists to talk about their experiences and creative social efforts.

Panel participants met with artists Helina Metaferia, Holly Stone, Patricia Correa, Patricia Ortman, and Sally Tsou. This session was moderated by Nil Sismanyazici-Navaie, Founding Director of Arts for Global Development. (Panelists' Biographies).To learn more about the TreasurePostcards project and related recent activities please scroll down this page... Thank you for your interest and support & see you soon at one of our activities!