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Vision for 2010

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The Dare to Dream Project is a dynamic media arts initiative provided by the media and arts organization Voices of New York. It is a program for New York City youth, which provides hands-on professional and artistic training in technology, film and media. The program addresses the widening skills gap among low-income people and communities, left behind in the increasingly global marketplace. With a growing demand for specialized skills in media and technology-based jobs ,the program is a critical step towards meeting one of education's biggest challenges; graduating the labor force of the 21st century.

The three to six-month program is an exploration of media in young people's lives and the technology that fuels their curiosity. Incorporating analysis and hands-on instruction to the curriculum, The Dare to Dream Project develops the participant's point of view, engaging them in civics and social issues that affect them as individuals. Focused on students that are of a critical age in their adolescences, many of the middle and high school students in the program are at-risk of experiencing violence, dropping out of school and underemployment in their near future. Media becomes an outlet for these students, who are mentored and encouraged to think outside of the box. Their experiences are captured on video, culminating in a special screening of student films and multimedia projects for others to learn from.

2010 Vision

After 3 years and successful partnerships/collaborations with The Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs, The Fund for New York, The Queens Museum of Art, The Franklin H. Williams Caribbean Cultural Center/African Diaspora Institute and The Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center; the expectation and goals for 2010 are high. They include expanding the program to meet the needs of young women (12-18), working together with faith-based organizations that serve youth, media exchange with students in Los Angeles, California and professional internships with reputable companies in the fields of art, media, design and technology.

Topics Include:
Women and the Entertainment Industry
Women's Role in the Media
Domestic Violence
Teen Pregnancy
College and Beyond
Youth Employment

2009 Dare to Dream Media Arts Festival Schedule

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2009 Dare to Dream Media and Arts Festival Schedule

On Exhibit

Stephanie Mathews -
Kablang!
acrylic on canvas
18" x 24"

"Kablang! is a visual translation of my jump from calmer origins into
the vibrant chaos that is New York City: colorful characters,
intriguing sights and smells, big dreams, 8 million stories & not a
minute to slow down. Drawing from the raw emotions evoked by my
experiences, I applied layer upon layer of shape, color & line to this
piece. Like the city, it remains unfinished & continues to evolve.

Stephanie Matthews is a self-taught visual artist whose highly
detailed paintings, illustrations & mixed media collages are inspired
by everything from vintage 70s album covers to printed fabric to
tropical plants. She invites those who experience her artwork to find
their own story within the the images."

Katie Yamasaki - Pintando Postales (Painting Postcards)

Flushing International High School- Ad Parody Project

5:00- 6:00pm Opening Reception

5:45-6:00
Stories in Movement (Slideshow)
http://storiesinmovement.ning.com/

6:00- 6:15
Title: Drug Abuse Awareness
Synopsis: "Drug Abuse Awareness" seeks to reveal the negative effects that drugs have on our Harlem community.
Dare to Dream Project

6:15-6:30
Title: Desconocido
Synopsis: The filmmaker, an undocumented immigrant, considers why he came to the U.S., what he misses back in Ecuador and what life holds for him in New York City.
New Children/New York

6:30-6:45
Title:Pintando Postales (Painting Postcards)
Running Time: 10 minutes
Synopsis: NYC-based Artist Katie Yamasaki uses her work to create a dialogue between kids in two different and misunderstood cities:Santiago de Cuba and New York. This short-documentary is a candid conversation with the artist, as she explains her motivation behind the project and shows us the hidden power of youth voices.
Katie Yamasaki /Things Are Changing Media

6:45-7:00
Title: Shame On You: That Can Be Reused!
Running Time: 12 minutes
Synopsis: Shame On You: That Can Be Reused! is a must-see intergenerational documentary that explores environmental justice and recycling in NYC’s urban communities with a focus on the South Bronx. Through interviews with experts, South Bronx residents and youth groups, EVC Youth Producers examine what environmental racism is, whom it affects and how we can make a change.
Education Video Center

7:00- 7:15
Title: Pedagogy of Photography**
Running Time: 10 minutes
Synopsis: Elementary school students do an excellent job of answering this question (?) as a Pedagogy of Photography project through personal props, creative writing, family interviews and art. Their teacher, Katie De La Vaughn says, "I am so proud of their ability to profoundly express their individual realities and interpretations of peace, here in the South Bronx." Pedagogy of Photography (POP) educates participants in reflective community service learning projects through the mediums of photography, technology and literacy.
Pedagogy of Photography

7:15-7:30
Title: Wrong Way
Running Time: 8:11 minutes
Synopsis: A teenaged girl needs to make money to pay for a school trip. When she takes a job at the local fast food restaurant "Wrong Way" and doesn't make minimum wage, she is inspired to join the labor rights movement and fight for worker justice.
New Children/New York

7:30-8:00
Closing Reception

2009 Call for Submission

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The 2nd Annual Dare to Dream Media & Arts Festival is the signature event of the media arts initiative the Dare to Dream Project, a media arts and professional development program started in 2006. The Festival is part of the 2009 Immigrant Heritage Week, scheduled for April 23rd, 2009 at the Caribbean Cultural Center in Manhattan.

The festival is an opportunity to share the work of young people and professionals, in order to celebrate the diverse spirit of New York City.

DEADLINE AND ENTRY FEES
Submission deadline is Friday, April 10, 2009. Works-in-progress, visual art, photography, audio and small to medium scale installations will be considered. There is no entry fee for submissions.

For a submission form, email the festival director joel[at]thingsarechanging.com

Do You Know the Right Student?

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THE DARE TO DREAM PROJECT IS LOOKING FOR HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS & SENIORS TO TEACH THE SKILLS OF VIDEO PRODUCTION AND DOCUMENTARY FILM MAKING.

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The Dare to Dream Project is a dynamic annual media arts initiative for New York City youth. Starting in January and going through June, young adults will receive hands-on professional and artistic training, culminating in a special screening of their films and multimedia projects. Program participants will be asked to make a commitment to an intensive curriculum that vigorously improves their media literacy skills and engages them with their community.

The program will take place at the Caribbean Cultural Center located at 408 W. 58th St. from the hours of 3-5:30pm.

ARE YOU THE RIGHT STUDENT?

LOOKING FOR STUDENTS THAT ARE:
- HIGHLY MOTIVATED
- INTERESTED IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, MEDIA (FILM/VIDEO)
- WANT TO BUILD THEIR RESUME AND WORK EXPERIENCE

CONTACT MEDIA EDUCATOR PARRIS WHITTINGHAM (PARRIS@THINGSARECHANGING.COM) FOR MORE INFORMATION. STUDENTS WHO WISH TO APPLY MUST PROVIDE A COVER LETTER DESCRIBING THEIR GOALS AND INTENTION FOR BEING PART OF A MEDIA PRODUCTION PROGRAM. 500 WORDS MAX.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT DARETODREAM-NEWYORK.ORG
“WHEN THINGS CHANGE, WHERE WILL YOU BE?”
The Dare to Dream Project is a youth program of the media company Things Are Changing Media.
Visit thingsarechanging.com

Dare to Dream on Current TV!

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Over the weekend, I had the pleasure of screening the Dare to Dream Project videos for a group of friends. Check it out!

http://current.com/items/88880284_martino_and_betty_s_party

The Official Launch!

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Welcome!

Thank you for visiting and learning more about the Dare to Dream Project. It is a historic moment for this particular endeavor and a historic moment for youth media in general.

The Dare to Dream Project was conceived for the purpose of providing youth in communities largely populated by recent and long-term immigrants, with a curriculum centered on media literacy and arts in a project-based learning environment. Emphasizing a hands-on approach to learning, students are led in discussions, shown media, and given projects to work on focused on using media to discuss the topics of immigration and culture.

The 4-month program culminates during New York City's Immigrant Heritage Week, when students from media and arts programs in the 5 boroughs have an opportunity to display and discuss their work during the inaugural Dare to Dream Media and Arts Festival. The event will provide additional youth made media content to an already rich participation of distinguished groups and organizations celebrating immigrant history.

To sign up for our email announcements of the events and locations of the Dare to Dream Media Festival, click here to be added to our list.

If you are a youth artist or educator, please consider submitting a project for the Media and Arts Festival. Click here to receive submission instructions.

Stay tuned for more updates and news here!

Dare to Dream

The Power to Dream

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Dear Readers,

The ability to dream is part of the reality of our existence. Our imagination is central to our discoveries and without it we are just mechanical and non-organic. It is now, at the end of 2007, that I can proclaim that the entire year was nothing but a dream. My deep appreciation for the imagination and my respect for the law of nature (every action causes a reaction), humbles me as I count the blessings of this past year and look forward to the many to come in 2008. The Dare to Dream Project will be the truest proof of our ability to transform dreams into reality.

Please, be inspired to comment on any of the forthcoming posts or to communicate in any way, shape or form you desire. Create a connection with this project and be responsible for it's growth and expansion. Stay tuned for ways you can sponsor the Dare to Dream Media & Arts Festival happening April 14th-20th during the annual Immigrant History Week Celebration.

Many blessings and happy new year!