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Cool
Art 2004 - On The Road:
Criss Crossing Cultures |
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opening reception for Cool Art 2004 - On The Road:
Criss Crossing Cultures was held at the Consulate General
of the Czech Republic on Thursday, August 12th 2004. This
dynamic art exhibition ran for several weeks and showcased
select pieces from Theatre Of Hearts/Youth First permanent
Collection, all of which were created by at-risk children
from Los Angeles, ages 7-18. |
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| (L
to R) Sheila Scott-Wilkinson, founder of Theatre Of
Hearts/Youth First stands with Board Members Michael
C. Weiss, Yvonne Kelly, Mark Armstrong and Karolyn Ali
at the opening reception for Cool Art 2004 - On The
Road: Criss Crossing Cultures, which was held at the
Consulate General of the Czech Republic. |
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| (L
to R) Gita Fuchova, Consul General of the Czech Republic
stands with Sheila Scott-Wilkinson, founder of Theatre
Of Hearts/Youth First at the Cool Art 2004 - On The
Road: Criss Crossing Cultures exhibition opening. |
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YOUNG GIRL SHOWS OFF HER ARTWORK AT THE Consulate General of the Czech Republic.
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COOL
ART 2003 – ON THE ROAD:
CRISS CROSSING CULTURES
COOL
ART 2003 - On the Road: Criss Crossing Cultures, the
dynamic art exhibition and fundraiser, was held in the magnificent
galleries at the Consulate General of Mexico in Los Angeles. The
three-month freestanding art exhibition showcased more than 200
pieces of original art created by at-risk youth, ages 7-18, from
Los Angeles, California and Oaxaca, Mexico. An award ceremony
was held at the opening reception and fundraiser on October 9th,
honoring City Councilwoman Jan Perry; Actress/Producer Lisa Gay
Hamilton; New York Times Bestselling Author Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez;
famed Mexican painter/muralist Maestro Raul Anguiano; Los Angeles
County Superintendent Dr. Darline Robles; and Director of Northrop
Grumman Sandra Evers-Manly. In addition, at the closing reception
on December 10th, Maestro Raul Anguiano was presented with a Certificate
of Commendation by Anna Pembedjian, Justice Deputy for Fifth District
Supervisor Michael Antonovich.
Previous
COOL ART venues include: the Skirball Cultural Center, Armand
Hammer Museum of Art and Cultural Center, Hans Zimmer’s Studio
in Santa Monica, the Gallery of the Consulate General of Mexico
in Los Angeles.
| (L to R) Sheila Scott-Wilkinson, Founder
of Theatre Of Hearts/Youth First with Cool Art 2003 honorees
Sandra Evers-Manly, Corporate Director of Northrop Grumman
Corporation; Actor/Producer Lisa Gay Hamilton; Dr. Darline
Robles, LA County Superintendent of Schools; and author
Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez. |
(L to R) Theatre Of Hearts/Youth First student
Joanna Garvin with Councilwoman Jan Perry.
Theatre Of Hearts/Youth First student Mayra Martinez stands
next to her painting.
| (L to R) Sheila Scott-Wilkinson, Founder of Theatre Of Hearts/Youth
First with Ambassador Martha I. Lara of the Consulate General
of Mexico/Los Angeles. |
A musical theatre presentation is given by the students
of Theatre Of Hearts/Youth First.
(L to R) Actor/Producer Lisa Gay Hamilton and author Alisa
Valdes-Rodriguez with Aztec dancers.
| Guests at Cool Art 2003 enjoy authentic Oaxacan cuisine
while viewing art created by at-risk youth, ages 7-18, from
Los Angeles, California and Oaxaca, Mexico. |
| (L to R) Ken Robbins and guest; Pamela Huntoon, Education
Deputy for Councilwoman Jan Perry; and Ian P. Lawes, Theatre
Of Hearts/Youth First Board Chair. |
(L to R) Theatre Of Hearts/Youth First students
Cynthia Magdaleno and Maria Garcia.
Actor/Producer Eriq La Salle with Theatre
Of Hearts/Youth First students Aisha Earl (L)
and Joanna Garvin (R).
Theatre Of Hearts/Youth First student Kristian
Whitaker stands next to her painting.
Alejandro Pelayo Rangel, Cultural Attache
for the Consulate General of Mexico/Los Angeles, welcomes
guests to the closing reception of Cool Art 2003.
| Guests of Cool Art 2003 surround internationally
famed muralist Maestro Raul Anguiano as he is presented
with the Youth First Master Artist Award by Sheila Scott-Wilkinson,
Founder of TOH/YF. |
(L to R) TOH/YF Founder Sheila Scott-Wilkinson
stands next to Maestro Raul Anguiano, who is being presented
with a Certificate of Commendation from
Anna Pembedjian,
Justice Deputy for Fifth District Supervisor Michael Antonovich. |
(L to R) Board Chair Ian Lawes, TOH/YF Founder Sheila Scott-Wilkinson,
student artist Maria Garcia, Maestro Raul Anguiano and his
wife Brigitte, Board Secretary Jennifer Gardner and TOH/YF
Curator and Board Member Yvonne Kelly.
COOL ART 2005 - ON THE ROAD:
CRISS CROSSING CULTURES
Sanli, Pastor & Hill adopted Theatre Of Hearts/Youth First as the beneficiary of their Annual Fall Charity Gala held at Fox Studios in Century City on November 4th 2005. The night's theme included a Las Vegas style casino complete with poker, blackjack, and craps tables as well as a silent auction featuring select artwork from TOHYF's COOL ART Youth Art Collection and artwork from TOHYF's professional artist. Students performed in front of the attendees and presented Nevin Sanli, Thomas E. Pastore, and Carl R. Terzian with the Youth First "Community Award".
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Presentation of "Youth Art Community Award" to Nevin Sanli and Thomas Pastore of Sanli Pastore & Hill |
| Students from Theatre Of Hearts/Youth First's Artist-In-Residence programs at Puente Learning Center and Liggett Elementary School performed a selection from the musical "Annie" and presented a drumming circle and storytelling presentation |
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