RE: December 13th

December 13th we will not have a meeting. Instead we will meet in the Ideas Center. If you don't know where that is, one of us (leaders) will be in the regular room for the first 5 minutes. In the Ideas Center, we will be wrapping gifts, among other Christmas activities. I hope you can all make it. Our next meeting is December 20th. Remember to bring the drawings of skater/ basketball player so we can vote.

Meeting with Mr. Snyder

Hey guys,
Our next meeting is November 29th. Things to remember:
Those who are participating in the commissions (the two pictures I sent by email and showed at the last meeting), the drawings are due latest by Dec. 20th. If you have them now, bring them to the next meeting.

The next meeting we will discuss the murals in more detail. Mr. Snyder has given us the initial okay, however there is a lot that has to be done. If you cannot come, let one of the leaders know ASAP.

Nothing more to say so Happy Thanksgiving and enjoy the long weekend. (It's Nikita's b'day on the 25th...hint hint...) :)

Potential Projects

Hey guys!
If you couldn't come to the past couple of meetings, here is a summary of what we discussed. We will be featured on the Pratham website and in their monthly newsletter. Along with that, we will get personal letters from the president as a thank you! Even more news, a guest speaker might come in and talk about the operations.

In other news, we are hoping to get the mural idea approved. Our final mural ideas list included:

1. Diversity
2. Features of PHS
3. Historical Transition (110th year in 2008)

We only decided on one location: Student Lounge

Other potential hour earners: Once in a while, we get commissioned. I will be awarding ten hours to those who attempt to draw the pictures. The best one will be picked (obviously).

No meeting November 8th so have a happy long weekend.

P.S. Those who are drawing, the picture is due Nov. 15th along with those who still haven't handed in their contracts!

Congrats A.R.T.E!

Congrats to A.R.T.E for finally reaching our goal of six hundred dollars this weekend. We have an extra 92 dollars for our next project! Celebration party on Wednesday the 18th. Please bring your contracts, they are due! We will be discussing potential next projects!

October 13th and 14th plans

Hey everyone!
October 13th is a 1:39 day. We will have a table at the Fall fest. Please let me know what you can make ASAP.

October 14th is the Walnut Lane Street Festival. Set up is at 11 AM. The festival starts at Noon and goes to 4 p.m. Clean up will go till 5:00 P.M. We will have four stations: Face Painting, Henna, Artwork, and Food. I really need to know what each person is doing. Hopefully we will have our t-shirts by Next Saturday!

Get your contracts in!

Summary of Meetings

Hey,
If you couldn't come to the meetings this past two weeks or won't come tommorow (1:39 in room 275), I'll just give you a summary of things of discussion.

1. Contracts are due on October 18th. Please bring them in on time so I can submit them or do it yourself. (submittion to Dr. Dinan).
2. If you want an official t-shirt, bring in four dollars ASAP. You will get a preview of the shirt tommorow. We need them before our first event.
3. October 13th we will participate in the Fall Fest (Oct. Fest). I'll post more info on that in a couple of days.
4. October 14th, we will participate in the Gala Celebration. We'll get organized and finalize different aspects so are profit can FINALLY complete our goal. (600 dollars).
5. If there is time, I might discuss future events and possible individual oppurtunities for hours.

How you can make it and see you tommorow!

Success at the Festival of Arts

Hey guys
I'd like to let you know that we raised a hundred dollars from face painting and henna tatooes at the festival. We only charged a dollar each! However I was very disappointed at the fact that only two people showed up for the event. So thank you Asheesh and Jessica. For all the rest of you, I hope you realize that every hour counts and you could've had a head start.

In other news, we have a meeting this Wednesday to discuss upcoming events and programs along with your own ideas. Please come to room 275 at 1:39. We will be sharing with Special Olympics so it might be crowded.

Kick-off Fair

Hey
Just letting everyone know September 13th is a short wednesday and a community service fair will take place. If you signed up last year, you'll have to sign up again. Have a nice weekend and see you at school!

CRANBURY DAY!!!!!!

Hey people,
I just got this poster and though I might share the message. Everyone should particicpate!

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE
CRANBURY ARTS COUNCIL
AND THE
GOURGAUD GALLERY
CRANBURY DAY EVENTS
Saturday, September 9 - Time 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.- Location: Town Hall

The Cranbury Arts Council is pleased to offer a Sidewalk Chalk Drawing Event on Cranbury Day from 9:00 a.m. until the chalk runs out! All participants will receive a box of colored chalk and can create their own artwork in a special area by the Town Hall. All ages are invited to come by and be part of this colorful event.

In addition, the Gourgaud Gallery will be hosting a Clothesline Art Contest. All original artwork in any medium must be on paper or thin board, unframed and ready to be pinned onto the clotheslines located in front of Town Hall. The artists must have their work registered between 9:00 a.m. –10:30 a.m. and the winners will be announced at 2:00 p.m. Members of the Gourgaud Gallery Committee will judge the artwork. Ribbons for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will be given in the Student and Adult Divisions, as well as some great prizes.

So come by Town Hall on Cranbury Day! In addition to all the events, giveaways from Utrecht Art Supplies and art contest winners, The Gourgaud Gallery will also be open and is featuring the Cranbury Digital Camera Club Exhibit. Don’t miss out on all the artistic fun. See you then!!!

Festival of Arts!

This year is going to be crazy! (Look at the last post). As you know, school starts on Thursday, September 7th, 2006. Our first event is the Festival of Arts in Plainsboro on September 16th. We will be selling our artwork to raise money. There will also be demonstrations and preformances at the festival. The first meeting for the A.R.T.E will definetely be either on the 11th to the 14th, after school and during break (For those who do sports). This will also be the first oppurtunity to get community service hours. The festival will run from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. However set up and clean up is necessary so we will meet an hour early. If you are interested in helping out, whether it is volunteering or providing artwork, email us.

Plans for the Year

Hey
I have developed general goals for this year. Last semester we earned close to four hundred dollars. I am hoping this will increase to 1200 dollars. I would love more involvement from members, new and old.
Here is a list of events we are planning on attending:
Festival of Arts in Plainsboro, September 16, 1-5pm
Gala/ Celebration in Princeton, October 14
Cranbury Craft Show in Cranbury, March 10-11
Communversity in Princeton
School events (varies)

If anything else comes up I will find out more information.

Second of all, we are partnering with SLiC: Student Library Council and enhancing Reading Buddies. Our part will involve the art (obviously). Themes will be picked each month and we will think of ideas for arts and crafts so the kids have fun! This is a big oppurtunity for community service, whether it is helping on Reading Buddies/Mad art night or helping in getting the crafts ready. Remember fifty hours are needed to graduate.

If hours are still needed, an idea from our advisor, Dr. Dinan, came up last year. What do you think about a mural in the school? I'll make sure to bring this up at a meeting. Any questions email us!

Happy last days of summer and see you in a week!

Welcome to A.R.T.E

A.R.T.E: Artistically Reviving the Earth is a Princeton High School club.
How did it start?
The idea of the club came to me during the holidays of 2005. I needed enough community service hours , which was fifty hours. I have always wanted to use my talent in art to an advantage that would benefit others somehow. Then an idea struck me. Why don't I sell my artwork to raise money for an official non-profit organization. However, another idea struck me. Why just me? Why not the entire school or at least those interested, sell their artwork to help raise money.

What is our mission statement?
Our goal is to bring color to children's lives. This will be done locally and internationally. Locally, through an art/reading program in the library. Internationally, by sponsoring villages and children's education.

Interested in joining?
A.R.T.E is currently in one school: Princeton High School. However we want as many schools participating to help support our mission statement. For this reason if you are interested in getting your school involved, please email us at artisticallyrevivingtheearth@gmail.com and we will send you the details needed for the job.

Furthermore, if you go to Princeton High School and are interested in joining, just come to the next meeting.