The Friends of Education Internship, Department of Film (MoMA)

15 May

The Friends of Education Internship, Department of Film

Dates of 2013–2014 term: September 9, 2013–September 5, 2014
Application Deadline: May 24, 2013
Applicant Notification: July 8, 2013
Required Commitment:  Full-time (Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.)
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This internship is supported by MoMA‘s Friends of Education, a Museum affiliate group dedicated to supporting African American and African diaspora artists and audience development at the Museum. The intern participates in the entire spectrum of curatorial activities that the Department of Film engages in, from exhibition planning and execution to working with the Celeste Bartos Film Preservation Center.

Focus: The internship focuses on three exhibitions in particular: the exhibition and accompanying publication for The Berlin School, which explores the new and aesthetically driven form of German political cinema; the ongoing MoMA partnership with the Berlin Film Festival; and Vienna Unveiled, a major collaborative exhibition that explores Vienna throughout the history of cinema as a city both real and mythic. In addition, the intern assists various curatorial and administrative staff of the department in all aspects of film operations.

Eligibility:  Recent graduates of bachelor’s or master’s degree programs. The Museum encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds and academic disciplines to apply. International candidates are eligible to apply.

Requirements: The ideal candidate will have a liberal arts academic background and a general knowledge of film and film culture. Fluency in German is preferred. Any previous experience working in a museum is helpful, but is not essential

Stipend: Approximately $22,000, based on available funding. Health benefits, two weeks paid vacation, and an additional $1,500 to cover travel expenses and registration fees for one approved professional conference, are also included
Learn more about the MoMA Films and this internship (+more)

Event: C2C presents “Hope and A Future”

22 Apr
Source: C2C

Source: C2C

About: Community2Community (C2C) presents “Hope and A Future” – A Celebration of Haïti, an inspirational, cultural experience that explores the beauty and richness of Haitian culture.  The evening will officially launch Haitian Heritage Month and the world premiere of The Story of the Water.  The celebration will also introduce everyone to the C2C “Ayiti Marché”. The “Ayiti Marché” is a Haitian marketplace, which will be located in the lobby and mezzanine of Christian Cultural Center featuring Caribbean and American businesses, organizations and artisans.

Theme: Building Forward Together

Sponsors: Christian Cultural Center, New York Daily News, WBLS FM/WLIB AM, Amour Creole, Positive Community and New York Amsterdam News, the Celebration will feature international cultural artists Belo, Haitian Jazz Ensemble Mozayik, Melanie Charles (+ more to come)

Cost:  “Ayiti Marché”” is free to the public! Suggested donation of $35. (Get your tickets here)

Beneficiaries: Proceeds from the celebration will help Community2Community continue its ongoing efforts to restore clean water to the towns in and around Petit Goâve.

Schedule:

6pm-8pm: “Ayiti Marché”
8pm-9:30pm: “Hope and A Future” – A Celebration of Haïti
9:30pm-10:30pm: “Ayiti Marché”

Note: There are a limited number of complementary tickets provided by an anonymous sponsor. Contact  events@community2community.info or call or call 718.393.7740 or more info, 

THE HAITIAN DIASPORA FEDERATION ANNOUNCES NEW OFFICERS & INITIATIVES

10 Apr

The Haitian Diaspora Federation (HDF) hosted a Board of Directors’ Retreat at Toussaint L’Ouverture High School for Arts & Social Justice in Delray Beach, Florida from April 5 – 7, 2013. Invitations were sent to several interested parties.  As stated in numerous preliminary correspondences with all involved, the HDF Board sought to do the following at the retreat:

  • ·         Consider all submitted proposals for the vision and future of the HDF; persons or organizations submitted proposals either in person or teleconference.
  • ·         Review the mission and vision of the HDF;
  • ·         Determine its areas of work and priorities;
  • ·         Determine how to fund its work;
  • ·         Consider amendments to its by-laws including expansion of the board;
  • ·         Review and adopt suitable structure of the HDF;
  • ·         Establish an advisory board and determine its role;
  • ·         Hold elections of its 2013 officers. 

The Board made significant progress in addressing the above objectives, such as expansion of the Board and membership for greater inclusion.

The Board of the Haitian Diaspora Federation is composed of the following individuals, representing their respective organizations:    the National Organization for the Advancement of Haitians (NOAH), by Dr.- Colonel-Commissioner Joseph Baptiste, DDS; The Haitian League, by Dr. Bernier Lauredan, Sr., M.D.; the Haitian Alliance Coalition of Georgia  by Ms. Delbie Noel; The Haitian American Engineers and Scientists Continue reading 

Athletes4Haiti and Prestige Beer present (A Networking Fundraiser)

3 Apr

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Event: A Networking Fundraiser

Special Guest: NYS Senator Kevin S. Parker

Date: Saturday, April 13, 2013

Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM (EST)

Location: Clyde Frazier’s Wine & Dine

485 10th Avenue (btw 37th & 38th streets) New York NY

Entry: FREE

RSVP: events@athletesforhaiti.org by April 10th

Additional Info:

Athletes for Haiti (A4H) mobilizes professional athletes, sports teams/leagues, and corporations to support education, sports, and art initiatives to benefit the youth of Haiti. The overall objective is to raise awareness about the plight of Haitian and Haitian American children in Haiti and the United States and to benefit such youth through mentoring programs, sports initiatives and academic scholarships.

Event Partners:  Prestige Beer, Bonfire Impact

Beneficiaries: Donations benefit Athletes for Haiti initiatives in Haiti.

Your donations will help:

Help feed approx. 500 youth in Haiti that Athletes for Haiti will be visiting in May 2013.

Help cover the costs of tuitions for several students to attend school Fall 2013.

Help purchase dolls for young girls. (for most of them this will be their very first barbie)

Help purchase sports balls/sports equipment to distribute to the youth on Sports Day*.

(*Sports Day is an A4H initiative.)

Haiti Artist Collective with TOMS shoes

27 Mar
Source: TOMS

Source: TOMS

“About the Initiative

This initiative creates and supports local jobs, while giving artists a global canvas to bring the beauty and richness of Haitian culture to people worldwide.”  via TOMS

Source: TOMS"Some current members of the collective show off the fruits of their labor."

Source: TOMS
“Some current members of the collective show off the fruits of their labor.”

BUY A PAIR!

Haiti at Harvard: Panel Discusses Progress and Challenges After the Earthquake

27 Feb

(Seated left to right:) Mary Jo Bane, Dr. Michèle Pierre-Louis, Sean Penn, and Lieutenant General Ken Keen

“Dr. Michèle Pierre-Louis, Sean Penn, and Lieutenant General Ken Keen joined moderator Professor Mary Jo Bane for a discussion on rebuilding Haiti three years after the devastating earthquake. The speakers addressed topics ranging from government involvement in reconstruction to the importance of foreign investment and security. The panel shared perspectives on Haiti’s challenges as the government and international organizations continue the long process of rebuilding and improving the quality of life for displaced people. – Watch the video and learn more here.

Event: Haiti Redux NYC Screening

25 Feb
Source: Haiti Redux

Source: Haiti Redux

Haiti Redux NYC Screening
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
6:00pm until 8:00pm
NYU Kimmel Center, Eisner & Lubin Auditorium, 4th Floor
60 Washington Sq. South, New York, NY 10003
Links:
Official Website and Trailer

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About:
From the debris of Haiti’s devastating earthquake, organizations and individuals unearth innovative ways to rebuild a more stable and sustainable society.

The film, a collaboration between Fountainhead Transmedia and New York University’s Schack Institute of Real Estate explores the process of reconstructing schools, orphanages, housing, and infrastructure developments in Haiti.

Mission: To inspire people to lend a hand to disadvantaged communities both at home and abroad.

Event: Step Into Your Power

24 Feb
Source: HT

Source: HT

Video: Stay strong! Move on…

13 Jan

3 years after the 2010 Earthquake in Haiti “Freedom – Move On” shares a positive message in this video set in the beautiful Haiti.

Friday inspiration: Don’t give in!

11 Jan

Need some Friday inspiration? Check out  “Rudimental” feat. John Newman & Alex Clare

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