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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, 

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!

Friday inspiration: Don’t give in!

11 Jan

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

Event: Art Fashion + Music for Haiti (Nov. 29th)

28 Nov Source: Avery James Designs

Source: Avery James Designs

Event: Art Fashion + Music for Haiti
Host: Monica Watkins of Art in Motion
Date: November 29th, 2012
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30 pm
Location: Rare Gallery 547 w. 27th St. Suit 514 NY NY
Special Performance by: Eric Sosa
Entry: Free

Proceeds from this event will benefit Haitian American’s United for Progress (HAUP) & Love + Serve Haiti

Additional Info: On November 29, 2012, Avery James Designs (AJD) will launch “Prologue,” a collection of four utilitarian bags. The launch event will take place at RARE Gallery, 547 West 27th Continue reading 

True Noel Fundraiser for Haiti

24 Nov Image Source: Consulate General of Haiti in New York
Event: First Annual “True Noel” Fundraiser for children in Haiti.
Host: The Consulate General of Haiti in conjunction with Fleur de Vie

Image Source: Consulate General of Haiti in New York

Date: December 10th, 2012
Time: 7pm
Location: Dumbo Loft located at 155 Water Street in Brooklyn, New York
Special Guest: Prime Minister, Mr. Laurent Lamothe.
Music: DJ Stakz

Haiti’s Big Shake Commercial feat. on Steve Harvey

14 Nov

A funny commercial created by the Muska Group of Port-au-Prince, Haiti was featured on the Steve Harvey show last week!

Event: Haitian Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Re-Registration on Friday

14 Nov

“WASHINGTON—Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano has extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti for an additional 18 months. Secretary Napolitano is also extending the suspension of certain requirements for F-1 nonimmigrant Haitian students.

The extension of TPS for Haiti will begin Jan. 23, 2013, and end July 22, 2014. Secretary Napolitano first designated Haiti for TPS on Jan. 21, 2010, after major earthquakes devastated the country.”

Read the USCIS Full Release “Temporary Protected Status Extended for Haitians

For information on the TPS application process and eligibility requirements, go to www.uscis.gov/tps.

Book: The Haiti Experiment by Hugh Locke

12 Sep

Hugh Locke, Co-Founder and Former President of Yéle Haiti has written a book entitled “The Haiti Experiment”.  In 2005, he co-founded Yéle Haiti with musician Wyclef Jean and music producer Jerry “Wonda” Duplessis.  Check out the video and book description below for more info.

Click this image to take a look inside!

Book Description Brief:
The Haiti Experiment is Hugh Locke’s account of his efforts to help the people of Haiti.
Locke traces the roots of Haiti’s loss of economic power to key events in its history, and offers a revealing and irreverent portrait of the inner workings of global agribusiness and foreign aid.

Event: TheHaitianRoundtable “Kreyol Connection” (6/11/2012)

5 Jun

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