WVSA ARTs connection

WVSA ARTs connection
1100 16th Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
v. 202.296.9100
tdd. 202.261.0201
f. 202.261.0200
info@wvsarts.org

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce
is a proud partner of WVSA.

...Educating young minds through the ARTs.

WVSA School for ARTs In Learning

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

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

Enroll Your Child at SAIL

SAIL is currently accepting applications for the 2010-2011 school year. Download the enrollment application here.

If you have questions, contact SAIL Principal Terry Bunton at tbunton@wvsarts.org or call (202) 296-9100, ext. 219.

Support SAIL Today

You have more power than you think to make a real difference at SAIL -- regardless of the amount you can give. Donate securely on-line here.

Here are some examples how your contribution can make a difference:

•    $20 can help students stay healthy with 8 hand sanitizers
•    $35 can keep parents of two classrooms informed with their children’s daily progress reports for almost a year using a case of copy paper
•    $60 can send a whole class on a local field trip
•    $100 can help 15 children with autism receive fidget toys
•    $200 can help 20 students develop articulation skills using speech therapy materials
•    $1,000 can provide one class of young artists with arts supplies for a year
•    $1,500 can build the music program with percussion instruments for the entire school
•    $2,000 can enhance one classroom’s learning experiences with a SMART Board (interactive white board) and projector

Support SAIL While You Shop

The School for ARTs in Learning (SAIL) is participating in several store card reward programs where if you register your store card using SAIL's school code and use the card when you shop, SAIL earns a percentage of the purchases.

Go to these store sites to designate SAIL:

Giant Foods: Click here and SAIL's School ID is 03711.

If you do not know your Giant BonusCard number, you can get it by calling (877) 275-2758.

Harris Teeter: Click here and SAIL's School Code is 6773.

If you do not know your Harris Teeter VIC card number, you can get it by calling (800) 432-6111, option 3.

Safeway: Click here at eScrip and SAIL's Group ID is 500023107. Read here for information about eScrip and about ways you can enroll other store cards like Macy's to support SAIL.

If you do not know your Safeway Club Card number, you can get in by calling (877) 723-3929.

Target's REDcard: Click here and SAIL's School ID is 126713.

Make a Difference in a Child's Life During Your Lunch

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

Read an article here about some Reading Buddies' experiences and how meaningful this is for the students and one workplace that has over 25 employees volunteering as Reading and Math Buddies.

For more information about Reading or Math Buddies, call (202) 261-0216 or send an e-mail to jstanback@wvsarts.org.

Sign Up to be a Buddy NOW!

Events

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