WVSA ARTs connection

The School for ARTs in Learning (SAIL) is a unique K-7 (expanding to 8th grade in the Fall 2009) public charter school providing multiple creative environments, opportunities, and experiences for all children through arts-infused academic programs.

SAIL is currently accepting applications for the 2009-2010 school year for students from Kindergarten to 8th grade. Download an application here.

For more information or to schedule a tour, call Ernest Bowser, Dean of Students, at (202) 296-9100, ext. 224 or send an e-mail to SAIL-lower@wvsarts.org.

Read about the great things that are going on in SAIL's classrooms, see their Wish LIsts, and donate to and adopt a classroom at change.org/wvsa.

For more information about SAIL, please visit SAIL's website at www.SAILpcs.org.

SAIL is looking for people to volunteer one half hour a week during their lunch hour to be a Reading Buddy and read to or with a child or a Math Buddy to help strengthen a child's math skills.

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Now you have a chance to order a commissioned painting. Come to our gallery opening to meet our artists and experience first hand how your commissioned portrait is created and how your efforts support our artists and organization.

Commission NOW!

This project is sponsored by CVS Caremark All Kids Can & VSA arts.

How do I commission a portrait?
Easy! Please choose any option between 1-12. Upload or email your favorite photograph for our Artist Apprentices to transform them into a one-of-a-kind work of art that will change your room and warm your heart.

You can pay online, by check, or in person. (Please note that no commission can be started without full payment.)

You can also print this form and mail it in with your check and images to:

WVSA ARTiculate Gallery
1100 16th Street NW
Washington, DC 20036

Please make checks payable to WVSA ARTs Connection. We will contact you when we receive your information in the mail.

When will my commission be ready?
Our commission process is created to better serve students with special needs and gives freedom to our Artist Apprentices to create. Therefore we do not guarantee completion date or pick up date.

When we receive your commission, a folder is created for you. Our Artist Apprentices go through the folders and pick the image that they can relate to and start painting. Our Artist Apprentices are encouraged to use their creative talent, therefore please understand that the painting you are ordering will be an interpretation of your photograph.

We cannot guarantee your painting will be completed in the order your image was received. We allow our Artist Apprentices have the freedom to choose what image they would like to paint. After we receive your commission we will email you with in one week to let you know when to expect your painting.
The first 60 commissions will have a spot in our June 11th 2009 show.

Depending on our student痴 special skills, styles and needs, they are divided to 2 groups, Abstract and Realistic:

Our Realistic students are very good at realistic rendering and coloring, and you can expect a very recognizable rendition of your photograph.

Our Abstract students are very good at stylizing their work to their unique interpretation.

Commission NOW!

Please consider donating. We greatly appreciate your support in helping us bring a successful arts education to inner city youth with special skills, special talents, and special needs. We look forward to your continued effort as an essential aspect of our community.

Our students are encouraged to use their creative talent, therefore please understand that the painting you are ordering will be an interpretation of your photograph. There are no refunds or exchanges on commissioned paintings.

For more information please contact WVSA ARTiculate Gallery . 1100 16th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 . Tel: 202-261-0204 . Fax: 202-261-0200 . gallery@wvsarts.org . www.wvsarts.org