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Flower of Your Region in Brattleboro!
October 1, 2011
Boston, Massachusetts.
For the month of September, the Brooks Memorial Library in Brattleboro, Vermont will host an exhibition of the "Flower of Our Region" children's art show including drawings and paintings from around the world. Press release to follow soon.
August 16, 2011
Boston, Massachusetts.
An exhibition and other activities for Tbilisi, Georgia are planned for early Fall 2011. Details to follow in coming weeks. A poster for the event is above!
Letters to Fermata
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From Ints Dalderis, Minister of Culture, Republic of Latvia
(February 15, 2010) Riga, Latvia:
“The exhibition held by the Fermata Arts Foundation in cooperation with Mara Muizniece Riga Art School in the framework of the project “Ideal House” was really a remarkable international event for Latvia. It witnessed the readiness of youth from various countries to share the values important to them.”
“I am pleased to note that also the creative works of Latvian young students from Mara Muizniece Riga Art School side by side with Bulgarian, Italian, Kazakh and Ukrainian expresses the vision of young artists about the house of future, thinking together about the better world that in time will be.”
diplomatic
From Raul Chilachava, Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of Latvia
(December 21, 2009) “It is with great interest and pleasure I got acquainted with the activities of Fermata Arts Foundation, aimed at development of inter-cultural dialogue, involving young people to creative projects and developing ideas on making our common house--planet Earth--a better place. I am deeply grateful for the interest in Ukraine, its architecture and history. I would also like to praise the charity work of the Foundation, involving children in the Fermata Arts Foundation projects.”
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From E. Denise Simmons, Mayor, City of Cambridge, Massachusetts
(December 1, 2009) “The City of Cambridge is honored to have hosted this important art collaboration and to have worked with the Fermata Arts Foundation on helping to build a roof over the world, and we encourage teachers all over the world to join with us in finding new ways to teach our youth, by direct communication, between schools and non-profit organizations, without direct government involvement in order to popularize creativity with children and youth with the aim to develop an understanding of their own place in the world, their country and the family cultural process”
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From Andrejs Pildegovics, Latvian Ambassador to the United States, Washington, D.C.
(June 12, 2009) “I am very proud indeed that the artwork of a significant number of young artists from the Mara Muižniece Arts School in Latvia has been selected for this unique exhibition, and that you have made it possible for individuals of all walks of life and of various backgrounds to view this exhibition. The future if Latvia is in the hands of these talented young people, and their vision of our “Ideal House” represents their expectations for Latvia’s future.”
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From Sen. Joseph Lieberman
(August 4, 2009) “The international Exhibition has given the citizens of participating countries the opportunity to overcome the vast distances and language barriers that exist between them and forge a connection through artistic expression”
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From U.S. Rep. Christopher Murphy
(July 21, 2009) “I think it is very encouraging that so many students from all over the world took part in this exhibition. I admire your organization’s mission to promote and encourage true intellectual dialogue between countries, through which the representatives of different countries can discover shared values and spiritual commonality. This month long exhibition helped bring together students and adults from entirely different backgrounds to share their appreciation for art.”
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From U.S. Sen. Christopher Dodd
(July 17, 2009) “I applaud the efforts of the Fermata Arts Foundation as well as the students and teachers involved in the International Exhibit. The hard work everyone put into setting up this event helped create a wonderful exhibit with displayed the talents of each country’s artists”
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From Prof. E. V. Knyazev
Rector, Shchukin Theatrical Institute, People's Artist of the R.F.
(June 26, 2009) “This international exhibition connected talented children from six countries around the subject of home, family, and fireplace. We thank you for interesting vision of everlasting values that have no borders”
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From S. Kurbanov, Laureate of the Rudaki State award and Peoples' Artist of Tajikistan
(June 22, 2009) "We are sure that your activity will to help citizens of different states face the challenges of the new world because your noble aims are contribute to sustainable peace in the world by encouraging a better understanding of the own and different cultures, integration of post-soviet countries in the world cultural community.”
diplomatic
From Erlan Idrissov, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the United States, Washington, D.C.
(June 17, 2009) "I highly appreciate your interest in Kazakhstan and your active support of building cultural bridges between Kazakhstan and the United States. Although, our countries are separated by thousands of miles, your noble work and efforts help bring our nations closer.”
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From Latchezar Petkov, Ambassador of the Republic of Bulgaria to the United States,
Washington, D.C.
(June 10, 2009) "I am impressed by the Fermata Arts Foundation mission to promote the preservation of peace through mutual respect, understanding and cooperation. That is exactly what the diplomatic work is ultimately aiming at. The means of achieving that goal may be different, but dialogue is certainly one of the ways to bring nations closer to one another and thus contribute to building a more peaceful and stable world. I am convinced that an exhibition, of this kind and scale serves exactly that purpose.”
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From a United States Department of State letter, to Fermata Arts Foundation
(May 27, 2009) "We applaud you for your recent cultural and educational outreach efforts and your collaboration with Kharkov Universities, specialized schools, and Ukrainian artists. Your contribution to the relationship between the United States and other countries is invaluable to establishing a more peaceful and stable world.”
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From the Office of Governor Schwarzenegger
(May 19, 2009) "The Governor is committed to community service and to policies which enrich our communities. He believes that public service is the most gratifying activity that anyone can pursue and wishes you great success…”
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"Coexistence of Nature and Progress"
by Polina Makarova
School No. 50, Kharkiv, Ukraine
January 2009
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What's Happening
Ukrainian Independence Children's Art Exhibition Series to Open
January 16, 2012
Boston, Massachusetts.
On the occasion of 20th Anniversary of the establishing of diplomatic relations between Ukraine and the U.S. Fermata Arts Foundation and the Embassy of Ukraine in Washington D.C. are happy to announce a traveling exhibition of children's drawings that itself was devoted to the celebration of the Ukraine's 20th anniversary of independence in 2011.
It consists of more than seventy (70) drawings from twenty (20) schools in Ukraine (Lviv, Dnepropetrovsk, Chernigov, etc.) and USA (Ohio, Texas, Maryland).
This exhibit also includes winning works that received prizes from the Embassy of Ukraine in Washington D.C.
This exhibition will be traveling around New England states from January until December of 2012.
Images of the winning works:
http://www.mfa.gov.ua/usa/ua/announce/detail/4973.htm
Bridgeport exhibition of "Flower of Your Region"
October 28, 2011
Boston, Massachusetts.
From October 25 to December 1, the Bridgeport Public Library in Connecticut (http://bportlibrary.org/) is hosting an exhibition of the "Flower of Our Region" children's art show including drawings and paintings from around the world.
Application for FAF Residency Program in Avon
August, 2011
Boston, Massachusetts.
Interested individuals are encouraged to apply for the FAF Artist Residency Program taking place in Avon in 2011-2012. Application is available in PDF format here, or in Word format here. Applicants may come from any of the creative disciplines, from across the visual arts, music as well as writing and poetry. Applications for January-June of 2012 are due by September 23rd, 2011. Please download the application for more details.
Tajik Dance at International Children's Festival in Washington
August, 2011
Boston, Massachusetts.
Story from Tajikistan's Republican Press Centre on the Tajik cultural presence at the International Childrens' Festival in Washington along with Fermata Arts Foundation. Read the story here.
Thanks to Groton Public Library!
June 9, 2011
Boston, Massachusetts.
Fermata Arts Foundation thanks Groton Public Library, Connecticut, for
scanning letters from American students from Betsy Ross Arts Magnet
School in New Haven, CT to more than 100 students in Bishkek, Kyrgyz
Republic.
Keene Public Library exhibition of "Flower of Your Region"
June 4, 2011
Boston, Massachusetts.
From June 3 to 23, the Keene Public Library in New Hampshire will host an exhibition of the "Flower of Our Region" children's art show including drawings and paintings from around the world. For more information see this press release
"Flower of Your Region" on Exhibit in Groton
March 9, 2011
Boston, Massachusetts.
For the month of March, the Flower of Your Region youth art show will be exhibited at Groton Public Library in the City of Groton, Connecticut. The exhibition has traveled to the US from the eastern Latvian town of Balvi, and its art school, and also includes drawings/paintings from New England school students. For more information see this press release
Thanks to b'Art Center for hosting Ideal House
March 1, 2011
Boston, Massachusetts.
Fermata Arts Foundation thanks b'Art Center in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, for hosting the exhibition in their gallery space and for running a really successful opening, including live music and for a great turnout. Many thanks again to b'Art Center and its staff!
"Flower of Your Region" showing in New Haven Arts School
February 10, 2011
New Haven, Connecticut.
Fermata Arts Foundation is proud to announce that the "Flower of Your Region" children's art exhibit is showing at Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School in New Haven, from February 14 - 28, and will be open to the public February 22-25. See the poster here.
You're Invited, Bishkek! Opening of Ideal House Exhibition
January 20, 2011
Avon, Connecticut.
Fermata Arts Foundation is proud to announce the opening of the Ideal House exhibition in Bishkek, Kyrgystan. Many thanks to our local sponsors who have made possible the exhibition in Bishkek. Please click on the image above for a larger version of the invitation, as well as see the Press Release (.pdf) below for more detailed information, directions, and a complete list of Our Sponsors for the Ideal House exhibition.
Press Release Posted: January 20, 2011
FAF Welcomes New Boardmember from Kyrgyzstan
December 26, 2010
Boston, Massachusetts.
Fermata Arts Foundation welcomes a new boardmember this week, Dr., Prof. Turatbek Duishenaliev, rector of the Kyrgyz State Technical University.
"Flower of Your Region" exhibition Travels to New England
December 5, 2010
Boston, Massachusetts.
Fermata Arts Foundation is proud to announce the upcoming international children's art exhibition "Flower of Your Region" organized by our partner Balvi arts school in Eastern Latvia will travel to the United States in Winter/Spring 2010-11. Stay tuned for announcement of gallery sites and openings.
Developing Partnerships in Tajikistan
September 21, 2010
Boston, Massachusetts.
Since the Fermata Arts Foundation (FAF) trip by Yelena Synkova and Sean Cummings in August 2010, FAF continues its work with organizations such as AmCham Tajikistan, helping connect FAF with the business community in Dushanbe, part of a greater effort to build the culture of corporate social responsibility. FAF is partnering with the Dushanbe Zoo to create a new pavilion for four species through a collaborative research/design/build process involving university students from the United States and Tajikistan.
FAF Welcomes Mark Jarzombek
September 16, 2010
Boston, Massachusetts.
Fermata Arts Foundation (FAF) welcomes Mark Jarzombek, Professor of the History and Theory of Architecture in MIT's School of Architecture and Planning, to the FAF Board of Directors. For more on Mark Jarzombek, see his biography on theBoard of Directors' page.
Thanks to Hamal-T Dushanbe!
August 23, 2010
Boston, Massachusetts.
Fermata Arts Foundation (FAF) thanks Hamal-T for their video and photographic coverage of the exhibition at the Tajik Artists Union and many thanks for televising the opening.
Dushanbe Tajikistan Opening Announcement
July 18, 2010
Boston, Massachusetts.
Fermata Arts Foundation (FAF) is pleased to announce the opening of the Dushanbe show on August 11, 2010 at 5:00pm at the Tajik Artists' Union, 89 Rudaki street, Dushanbe.
New Sponsors for Fermata in Tajikistan
July 3, 2010
Avon, Connecticut.
Fermata Arts Foundation (FAF) thanks
Somon Air and Hyatt Regency Dushanbe, as well as Babilon Mobile and UNESCO Tajikstan for their major sponsorship of Fermata Arts Foundation in Tajikistan.
Poster for Tajikistan Exhibition
July 3, 2010
Avon, Connecticut.
Fermata Arts Foundation (FAF) has released the poster for "Let's Build a Roof over the World" in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, where the Ideal House artworks will be exhibited. Details of the exhibition are mentioned on the poster.
Announcing the Upcoming Exhibition in tajikistan
June 2, 2010
Avon, Connecticut.
Fermata Arts Foundation (FAF) is collaborating on the planning for the upcoming exhibition in Tajikistan with our partners, the Tajik Artists' Union and the Tajikistan National Commission for UNESCO. The exhibition will take place in the Gallery of the Tajik Artists' Union - 89 Ruidaki str., Dushanbe, Tajikistan in June-July of 2010, and will feature the Ideal House 2010 drawings and others, as well as a variety of intercultural events.
"Mini-chess" Exhibition in tajikistan Opens
May 31, 2010
Avon, Connecticut.
From our partner, the Union of Artists of the Republic of tajikistan:
The Regional Art and Culture Program of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) has mounted the exhibition of “Mini-chess” by well-known Tajik artist Olim Kamalov. The exhibition opened May 31, 2010 at 17:00, and is on display in the gallery of the Union of Artists of the Republic of Tajikistan. The designs feature distinguishing characteristics of the regions of Tajikistan (Pamir, Kulyab, Khujand, Hissar), reflected skillfully through color and line.
The exhibition will run from May 31st to June 5, 2010.
Entrance is free, from 10am to 4 pm.
Greetings from Ambassador Dr. Alberts Sarkanis
May 26, 2010
Avon, Connecticut.
About the Fermata exhibition in Kazakhstan, Dr. Alberts Sarkanis, Latvian Ambassador to Kazakhstan in Astana, writes:
(May 13, 2010) I’m very pleased to get at least virtually acquainted with people at and around the Fermata Arts Foundation who organized the exhibition Ideal House 2010: Kazakhstan. Having an opportunity to see art works by young students from different countries, including my native Latvia, I express my extreme appreciation and thankfulness to those who created pieces of art and to those who guided the authors so to show excellent efforts for better understanding of each other and strengthening people-to-people philosophy in the changing world. In this regard it seems to be more proper to quote the words by Mitsugi Saotome: If you were all alone in the universe with no one to talk to, no one with which to share the beauty of the stars, to laugh with, to touch, what would be your purpose in life? It is other life, it is love, which gives your life meaning. This is harmony. We must discover the joy of each other, the joy of challenge, the joy of growth.
Opening in Dzerzhinsk, Russian Federation
May 22, 2010
Avon, Connecticut.
FAF announces an opening of the work of Nikolay Pogorelov.
Dzerzhinsk, Russia
May 29 at 11:00 am
Fermata Arts Foundation with its partner Dzerzhinsk Polytechnic Institute is opening an exhibition of sculptor Nikolay Pogorelov's work to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Dzerzhinsk City.
Elena Kriukova, Fermata Arts Foundation Director, will read her poetry.
Performances by students from Nizhniy Novgorod's E. Evstigneev Theatrical College and the L. Sivuhin Choral College are planned.
Address: 49 Gaidar Street, Dzerzhinsk, Russia.
All are welcome to attend!
Almaty Opening
April 29, 2010
Almaty, Kazakhstan.
The opening of the Ideal House exhibition in Almaty will be May 4, 2010 at 3:00pm at 38/A Auezov st. (UNESCO Clubs Art School). All are invited to attend!
Kazakhstan Poster Released
March 11, 2010
Avon, Connecticut.
Today Fermata Arts Foundation (FAF) has released the official poster for Let's Build a Roof Over the Whole World - Kazakhstan to be held in the cities of Almaty and Astana.
Getting Ready for Kazakhstan
February 21, 2010
Avon, Connecticut.
Fermata Arts Foundation (FAF) is collaborating on the planning the upcoming exhibition in Kazakhstan with our partner, the Kazakhstan National Federation of UNESCO Clubs. The exhibition will take place in Kazakhstan between May and July, and will feature the Ideal House drawings and others, as well as a variety of intercultural events.
2010 Annual Directors' Meeting
February 13, 2010
Avon, Connecticut.
Fermata Arts Foundation (FAF) directors held their annual Board Meeting from 24 Brentwood via internet teleconference, discussing the year's progress and projects for the new year. The Board welcomes Archbishop Anronik (Kotlyaroff), Pastor Dace Jansone and Dr. Victor Shadrin to the Board as directors in 2010. Congratulations!
Directors visit to Washington
January 22, 2010
Avon, Connecticut.
Fermata Directors visited Washington, DC this Friday, discussing current and future projects at the offices of Senators Dodd and Lieberman, Connecticut 5th District Representative Chris Murphy, as well as visiting the Embassies of Kazakhstan, Bulgaria, Latvia and Ukraine.
Riga Exhibition Extended through March 1st
January 16, 2010
Avon, Connecticut.
The exhibit in the Latvian National Library of Ideal House drawings and paintings will be extended through March 1st, 2010.
Ideal House Opening held in Riga, Latvia
December 17, 2009
Riga, Latvia.
The US Ambassador to Latvia, Judith Garber and Mara Muiznieces Riga Art School Principal Dace Luse as well as teachers and students, and representatives of the Latvian Ministry of Foreign affairs and the National Library President were in attendance along with members of the Latvian press. Also in attendance at the exhibition this week was the Italian ambassador to Latvia, Francesco Puccio.
(From left to right: Fermata Director Sean Cummings, Ambassador Judith Garber and US Embassy Public Affairs officer Ryan Roberts.
FAF to exhibit at Riga National Library
December 9, 2009
Avon, Connecticut.
Fermata announces Riga opening of FAF Exhibit
November 20, 2009
Avon, Connecticut.
Fermata Arts Foundation will hold the opening of the Riga, Latvia gallery show at the National Library in Riga in Mid-december.
Fermata goes to Riga, Latvia
November 4, 2009
Avon, Connecticut. Fermata Arts Foundation directors will travel to Riga, Latvia in December 2009 to open the Ideal House gallery show there, as well as give talks at area Universities and Schools. Details and More information to come later this month.
Awards Ceremony at Matignon High School
October 25, 2009
North Cambridge, Mass. The Ideal House exhibition is currently up in the Matignon High School auditorium. You can see it in the gallery page, as well as to see more pictures of the exhibit and the award ceremony honoring the Matignon students' and teacher participation in Ideal House. _FAF
From left:Sheila Murphy, MHS Art Department, FAF Co-director Yelena Synkova, Board President Sean Cummings, and MHS Principal Joseph DiScarcina
Awards ceremony, Matignon High School, North Cambridge, Massachusetts, Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009.
Ideal House goes to Matignon High School
October 14, 2009
North Cambridge, Mass. Fermata Arts Foundation, Inc. will bring the Ideal House exhibition to the Matignon School in North Cambridge, Mass. from October the 16th through the 28th. On Wednesday, the 21st of October, a ceremony will be held at the Matignon School at 10am to recognize the students for their participation in the Ideal House project.
Matignon High School, North Cambridge, Massachusetts
Fermata at CCTV Drive-by Gallery
September 20, 2009
Central Square, Cambridge, MA. Fermata Arts Foundation brought selections of the Ideal house exhibition to the CCTV (Cambridge Community Television) Drive-by gallery in Central Square (Mass ave. and Prospect sts.) Amy, CCTV intern, interviewed FAF Co-directors Yelena Synkova and Sean Cummings about the Ideal House project and Fermata as a whole. Thanks to Amy for her participation! _FAF
CCTV Drive-by Gallery, Central Square, Cambridge
Fermata Around Connecticut: Groton Update
September 16, 2009
Groton, Connecticut. The Ideal House exhibition show in Groton, Conn. was a great success! American Heart Association President Shaun Raymond was in attendance.
Fermata Around Connecticut: Groton
September 15, 2009
Groton, Connecticut. Fermata Arts Foundation, Inc. will bring the Ideal House exhibition to Groton, Conn. to attend an American Heart Association fundraiser there. See poster (below).
Fermata 2009-2010 Exhibition Schedule
August 16, 2009
Avon, Connecticut Fermata Arts Foundation, Inc. announces the following schedule for the Fermata traveling exhibition:
Sept -Oct, 2009: Cambridge, MA, USA
November, 2009: Riga, Latvia
December, 2009: Sofia, Bulgaria
January, 2010: Prague, Czech Republic
February, 2010: Astana, Kazakhstan
March 2010: Kharkov, Ukraine
TBD (To Be Determined): Italy
TBD: Russia
TBD: Tajikistan
Bulgarian Ambassador visits Farmington Exhibit
July 3, 2009
Avon, Connecticut Fermata Arts Foundation, Inc. welcomed Bulgarian Ambassador Latchezar Petkov at the closing reception on June 30. See the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website for more about the Ambassador's visit to the Connecticut Ideal House Exhibition.
Bulgarian Ambassador Latchezar Petkov (left), Executive Director Sean Cummings (right), and Secretary Tatyana Ishutkina (center) view the Exhibition in Farmington, Conn.
Closing Ceremony in Farmington
June 21, 2009
Avon, Connecticut Fermata Arts Foundation, Inc. announces the Closing reception of the exhibition at the Farmington Public Library in Farmington, CT on Tuesday, June 30th from 5pm-9pm. The Bulgarian Ambassador, His Excellency Latchezar Petkov, will be in attendance. A presentation of the current and past and future work of Fermata will be made by Executive Director Sean Cummings.
Fermata to show Ideal House in Cambridge
June 5, 2009
Avon, Connecticut Fermata Arts Foundation, Inc. announces its next gallery show, at the Drive-by Gallery in the CCTV building at the corner of Mass. Ave. and Prospect St. in Central Sq. Cambridge, Mass. The show will be on view from September 16 through Mid-October, 2009. Drawings from the Ideal House program, along with other projects, will change every week, showcasing new work.
Fermata Visits Ukraine
January 30, 2009
Kharkiv, Ukraine Fermata Arts Foundation, Inc. Director Sean Cummings and Co-Director Yelena Synkova completed a trip to Kharkiv, Ukraine, the largest city in Ukraine after Kiev and home to many Universities. During their visit, they met with the Kharkiv City Economic Development officials, toured the city and Universities with Professors from Kharkiv State Technical University of Construction and Architecture (KSTUCA), the Kharkiv State Academy of Design and Art (KSADA), and the Kharkiv State Academy of Municipal Economy (KSAME), as well as the RodDom Architectural Society and the Kharkiv Artists Union, and the non-profit Social Service of Kharkiv. A number of cooperation agreements and initiatives were developed in conversation, and signed between the various parties and the Fermata Arts Foundation delegation.
Professor Dr. Alexander Bouryak gives a tour of recent student work in Architectural Design at KSTUCA.
Past News Bulletin Archive
The following news bulletins detail our new and current activities and the progress of Foundation projects, providing important details and a sense of the scope of each project. The titles of the bulletins correspond to the names of the projects themselves.
June 13, 2009 FPL Opening -Announcement June 13, 2009
May 28, 2009 Exhibition Flier June 2009
May 26, 2009 Film Selections - June 2009
May 2, 2009 Fermata Exhibition - Farmington --
April 12, 2009 Let's Build a Roof... No. 101
April 12, 2009 Ecovillage No. 71
April 5, 2009 Belltower No. 41
March 27, 2009 The Ideal House No. 11
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