"My Vision" Sixers Black History Month Art Contest

The Sixers are challenging fans to create an original piece of artwork that demonstrates the vision of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on peace and equality.

"In recognition of Black History Month, the Philadelphia 76ers will be conducting an art contest to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.," said Sixers Senior Vice President of Business Operations Lara Price. "We have asked our young fans to creatively interpret Dr. King’s dream of peace and equality and how they can apply that message in their communities today."

The Sixers want you to show us your creativity through the “My Vision” Black History Month Art Contest.

Create an original piece of artwork that shows your interpretation of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. vision of peace and equality. Think about the effect Dr. King had on our history which molded how our society lives today, and how those ideas continue to evolve as new generations shape our future.

The Sixers are looking for an original and creative painting, drawing, photography, collage or sculpture that captures the dream of Dr. King and demonstrates how YOU can build a better tomorrow. Show us YOUR VISION and win cool prizes!

Contest ends on Monday, February 1, 2010.

If selected as a finalist, you will be invited to attend the special final judging event in the Hall of Fame Room at the Wachovia Center on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 4:00pm. Each finalist (and the parent or legal guardian of such potential finalist if the finalist is under 18) will be required to attend the final judging event. The finalist will be asked to bring their original artwork to the luncheon. All artwork will be on display during the luncheon and the finalist will be asked to present their pieces to a committee of special invited judges that have been selected by the Sixers.


Prizes
All winners will be named at the final judging event on Thursday, February 11, 2010. Winners will be selected from the following categories:

One (1) Grand Prize Winner from each age group (Ages 6 - 10; Ages 11 - 14; Ages 15 - 18). The three (3) total Grand Prize winners each will receive:

Four (4) tickets in a luxury suite to the Philadelphia 76ers vs. Miami Heat on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at the Wachovia Center

An on-court plaque presentation during the Game

Sixers prize pack (details listed in official rules)

Additional Prize Winners – 6 total 1st Prize Participation Winners. The six (6) total First Prize Participation winners each will receive:

Two (2) lower level tickets to the Game

Sixers prize pack (details listed in official rules)

Visit the website for more information: Philadelphia 76ers Martin Luther King Art Contest

An Exhibition of Prints by Isaiah Zagar, the Creator of Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens

If you are a Philly native, then you surely have seen works by Isaiah Zagar on South Street. A new exhibit of Zagar’s prints (he was a versatile artist!) is up at the Gardens, and admission is just a few dollars

50 Years of Printmaking: Works on Paper by Isaiah Zagar

January 15th – March 5th

Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens
1020 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

http://www.philadelphiasmagicgardens.org/

Check it out

Lending a Helping Hand to Haiti

A 7.0 earthquake hit southern Haiti on Tuesday causing catastrophe in the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere. Damage and destruction is widespread, with casualties and death toll not yet known.


Wee Bit Trendy and S.W.A.G. (Sharp With Art Group) have joined forces to help the earthquake victims in Haiti. We will be auctioning off paintings and baby products with full proceeds going to Haiti, they will be set up on Ebay with the help of missionfish.org, so that you are 100% sure the proceeds are going directly to the organization. We are also donating food, clothing and funds.


In the meantime, we have compiled a small list of LEGITIMATE ORGANIZATIONS that need our help. Money is not the only thing needed, so is food, clothing and supplies.


Also, if you would like to help us help them OR if you know other ways we can help, please just post a comment or contact us – info@weebittrendy.com  or swaggerart@gmail.com.  This is not the only way we plan to help Haiti and not the only thing we plan to do.

TIP: ALWAYS RESEARCH A CHARITY BEFORE YOU DONATE


The Afya Foundation
http://www.afyafoundation.org/haitiearthquake.html



The Afya Foundation is honored and determined to provide assistance in the active relief efforts for the victims of the earthquake in Haiti on Tuesday January 12, 2010. At this time we are looking for the following items to fill desperately needed containers of supplies.


We ask for supplies to be sent to


Attn: Haiti Relief
510 Nepperhan Ave
Yonkers, NY 10701.


Equally important is our capacity to ship these supplies to Haiti. In order for containers to arrive safely and be distributed to the correct individuals we rely on your monetary aid contributions to ship. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated. Thank you all for your continued support. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with the victims of the Haiti earthquake.


Urgently needed supplies:
• Sheets
• Blankets
• Sleeping bags
• Towels
• Closed Toed Shoes
• Clothing
• Water Purification Tablets
• Electrolyte Tablets
• Water Small Water Buckets
• Ensure (or any liquid food supplement)
• Respiratory Masks
• Personal Care Items
• Gauze
• Bandages
• IV cannuals
• Syringes
• Gloves
• Needles
• Ringers
• Hand Sanitizer
• Topical Antiseptic
• Casting Materials
• Cotton


Please be advised that the Afya Foundation cannot accept supplies which are expired or less than 5 months from expiration.
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Haiti Visiion
http://www.haitivision.org/donate.asp


If you would like to contribute in other ways, we also accept clothing and/or food. Please contact them for shipping instructions. The current unrest in Haiti is now burdening people more than ever! The struggle for the simplest necessities such as food, water and clothing are becoming harder everyday. With your generous donation, Haiti Vision will spread the light of your heart to the people in the most need. Remember that it's written. "Above all things have charity, which is the bond of perfection." and in tough economic times charity surely requires dedication. At Haiti Vision, Inc., we use our dedication and your surplus to give hope and life to needy people


Please send your donations to:
Haiti Vision, Inc.
1506 Broadway, Suite 2
Riviera Beach, FL 33404
Fax: (561) 840-9218
Email: haitivision1@yahoo.com
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Yéle Haiti
http://www.yele.org/donation/


A grassroots movement that builds global awareness for Haiti while helping to transform the country through programs in education, sports, the arts and environment. Yéle’s community service programs include food distribution and mobilizing emergency relief. Grammy-Award winning musician, humanitarian and Goodwill Ambassador to Haiti Wyclef Jean founded Yéle Haiti in 2005.

S.W.A.G. Artist Bio: Neef

Haneef "Neef" Robinson is an African American native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and was raised in West Philadelphia by his mother.


As the only child, Neef learned to draw at an early age. He became enthralled with the idea of developing portraits and he further cultivated his skills when he entered high school.


Neef attended West Catholic High School where he was given the opportunity to advance his skills in drawing; instead of partaking in physical education like most kids in his class, he was permitted to take four years of Art to satisfy his school mandated requirements. During this period he was also recommended to the University of Arts summer program.

The program exposed him to different styles of art and introduced him to the idea of live model drawing. After graduating West Catholic, Neef briefly attended Philadelphia Community College where he picked up several credits in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. He then entered into the work force.

After several years of working in the manufacturing field, Haneef decided to return back to school to receive a degree in Business management. He received his associates’ degree in Business management in August of 2009 and is still currently working towards his Bachelors in Business.

As a founding member of S.W.A.G (Sharp with Art Group), Haneef and his three co- founders see themselves as part of an artistic cultural revitalization.


The goal is to help children find inspiration and integrity through the use of visual arts.

S.W.A.G is intended to be a way of life that promotes a healthy lifestyle through the use of visual arts.

Keep Up With Us!

Sharp With Art Group has hit the internet to share our art with you!


You can find us on

FeelMySwag

http://www.flickr.com/photos/feelmyswag

S.W.A.G. (Sharp With Art Group)

http://www.facebook.com/pages/SWAG-Sharp-With-Art-Group/184010853427

http://sharpwithartgroup.blogspot.com

Feel My Swag

We just recently opened our Flickr account. 

Check it out here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/feelmyswag

We Thank You For The Support!!

Once again we thank you for another successful art showcase.  Special shout out to everyone who came out to:

The Philadelphia Renaissance

Art Showcase

S.W.A.G. thanks you for braving the cold weather to come and support our event.  We want you to know that we truly appreciate it!


For those of you who missed it, the art showcase was held @ The New Africa Center on 42nd & Lancaster, and the show was held Janauary 2, 2010.


The show featured the hottest artists of the new arts movement in Philadelphia! We showcased art, photography by Tone Casso, Shiz, Neef, Rell Stylez, Gregory James, Timothy Caison, Nassunni Na'imah Abdul-Karim, Zahrah Aya, and others.

We have included a slideshow of pictures from the art show for your enjoyment.  You may also visit our Facebook Fan Page : S.W.A.G. - Sharp With Art Group or click here to FEEL MY SWAG.