Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Theta Omega Chapter arts and humanities committee report

Arts and Humanities Committee Report
The committee meeting was held on Wednesday, September 11, 1996, 6:30 p.m. at Marie Callendar's on Tropicana and Eastern.
Suggested programs for 1996-97:
I.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Arts Recognition
A.
Statement of need:
In order to enhance the recognition of African and African-American contributions to the arts and humanities, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. will recognize the significance of how the arts and humanities have been a foundation in Black history.
B.
Objectives:
The Alpha Kappa Alpha arts recognition project will:
1.
focus on the importance of the African and African-American fine arts and their effects on Black history.
2.
identify and highlight local artists and their contributions to the arts.
3.
sponsor an art fair which spotlights sorors as artist.
4r. encourage sorors to participate in Regional competitions and award recognitions.
C.
Activities:
January 1997
1.
Guest speaker at sorority meeting.
*
After or before the sorority meeting, we could have a guest speaker from the community speak to the sorority about the importance of the arts and support.
2.
Art fair at sorority meeting (may be combined with above).
*
After or before the sorority meetings we could showcase and invite a guest speaker from the community to speak with us on the subject of the arts and humanities in the Black culture.
December 1996
* Sorors' art, crafts, etc. would be displayed. We could also schedule a poetry reading or dramatic presentations of some sort.
3.
Arts Recognition Award for a community artist who has made an outstanding contribution in the community at Founders' Day.
Criteria to be determined by the committee at a later date.
4.
Encourage sorors trained in the fine arts to participate and perform in sorority sponsored events (i.e. Founders' Day, socials, retreats, etc. )
II. Incentives for Young Black Artists
A.
Statement of need:
Many young Blacks have artistic talent, but are unable to enhance or cultivate those talents so that they may enrich their lives and the lives of others. If opportunities were available where these young people could see other Blacks who have become successful in the fine arts field, in addition to opportunities to perform such talents, their self- esteem, self-worth, and self-value may be enhanced.
B.
Objectives:
The incentives for young Black artists will:
1. encourage and promote young Black artists who aspire to become professionals in their fields.
2.
expose young Black artists to cultural events and programs related to Africans and African- Americans in the fine arts.
C.
Activities
September 1996
1. encourage AKAteen participation and attendance in the WLV library's talent showcase.
2. sponsor AKAteens in attendance to at least two
(2) community cultural events:
Survey of AKAteens who are interested to be conducted at the October meeting.
October/November 1996 (take AKAteens over after the meeting)
*Sept. 16 - Nov. 16
"Collections" by Norise Smith
WLVAC (FREE)
** To be determined according to the interest survey:
*Oct. 19/8 p.m. Charleston Heigths Art Center Women of the Calabash $12.00/$10.00
*Oct. 12/7:30 p.m. Sammy Davis Festival Plaza
"Jelly Roll" $12.00/$10.00
*Jan. 11/8 p.m. WLV Library
"I am that I am: Woman, Black" Adilah Barnes $12.00/$10.00
*Feb. 28 and March 1/8 p.m. WLV Library
"Halley's Comet" John Amos $15.00
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3.
sponsor AKAteens talent showcase for sorors and invited guests to perform a variety show in which talented sorors could also participate.
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