START's First Project Collaboration with Tashkeel Art Space in Dubai with International Artist Sacha |
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Dubai, UAE, 8th January, 2008 – START, a unique and exciting non profitable organisation bringing art into the lives of children across the region, is holding two special events hosted for children aged 6-14 on Saturday 21st and 28th of February at the Tashkeel art studio in Dubai. This is a very special opportunity as Tashkeel is a member’s only art space for adults and for these two days has opened its doors to welcome children from across the UAE. International artist Sacha Jafri, who is visiting Dubai, will be hosting the workshop and is inviting children to join him in making an 18foot long painting. Sacha Jafri's previous paintings with the public have included an event held in the UK which attracted over 5000 spectators. From 10.00am – 2.30pm on both Saturdays at Tashkeel, 'Painting my City with Sacha Jafri' will be an opportunity for children to make a large scale, group work that explores new skills in painting and develops methods of collaboration and creative thinking. During 2009 START will be exhibiting the canvases created at these two inspiring workshops. If families are interested in attending they can book in advance but there are only 20 spaces available per session so an early confirmation of interest is recommended.
VENUE: Tashkeel, Nad al Sheba, Dubai FIRST DATE: Saturday 21st February, 10.00 – 2.30pm [Children aged 6-9] SECOND DATE: Saturday 28th February, 10.00 – 2.30pm [Children aged 10-14] RSVP: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
-Ends- About Tashkeel Tashkeel is an art studio and innovative hub for creative minds located in Nad Al Sheba, Dubai. Tashkeel aims to unite artists of different ages and varied experience. About Sacha Jafri Sacha Jafri is a French/Indian painter who has been commissioned and collected by Prince Albert of Monaco and the London Olympic Committee among other famous patrons. His paintings often include interaction with Celebrities and the public; in 2005 his painting event at the Royal Albert Hall in London was televised and watched live by over 5,000 people. About START START was founded for children by Art Dubai and the Al Madad Foundation in March 2007. START creates partnerships with schools and NGOs to offer valuable educational opportunities to children. START Workshops are guided by arts professionals and are located within exhibitions and museum spaces. START is non-profit and uses donations to maintain projects and pay staff. For further information please contact: Strawberry Alex O'Brien Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Safa Tower 1605 P.O.Box 119027, Dubai, UAE tel. +971 4 331 5173 fax. +971 4 331 5215 mob. +971 50 875 9163 email. This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it website. www.strawberry.ae |
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