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Project: Red Paint is our HIV Awareness through Art program was
first introduced in 2007 with the Long Beach Unified School
District, California State University - Long Beach and the
University by the Sea program. It is designed with a single purpose
-- to create dialogue about HIV through art.
The
community wide art project is open to middle school, high school and
the public for our third annual event.
This year, our fourth
year of Project: Red Paint, a record number of entries were entered
into the event. We even received "non-competition" entries
from students at a Colorado Middle School doing African studies and
AIDS in Africa. Once again students demonstrated understanding
of the topic, resourcefulness and use of color and medium for their
artwork.
We encourage them to use any medium they feel comfortable using and
incorporate a "Red AIDS Ribbon" in the artwork. Kids are very
resourceful. Here's what some kids told a reporter for the Press
Telegram: "People this is a disease that
affects only certain people, but it affects everyone,"
said Devyn Amescua. "It's good to know how
we can keep others aware," said Carolina Vallejo. "They
don't really talk about this at school."
15 finalists are selected at a public art exhibit displayed at The Hellada Galleries located
at 117 Linden Ave in
the East Village Art District. Artworks are judged by the public and an Art Jury Panel.
The 15 Finalists will advance to the Final Competition Round at the World AIDS Day event on December 1, 2009 at
The Art Theatre and The Center Long Beach.
Winners in each age category will be selected from the finalists on World AIDS Day,
December 1, 2010. This is a day that includes art, education,
entertainment and activities and is free to the
public.
Download your
art entry rules aapplication here.
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Hundreds of
people viewed and judged the artwork entries at Hellada
Galleries in the East Village Arts District. |
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