ASMPSFL…New Energy On A New Mission

Today marked the long awaited Chapter Leadership Training for those members interested in volunteering for leadership roles in the South Florida Chapter of the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP SFL).

Shawn Henry, National President of the association and Kevin Lock, National Treasurer led an outstanding information packed 7 hour workshop, so that a new infrastructure and vision could be developed for the chapter.

Those present developed a new mission statement, for ASMP SFL…

“Instilling and promoting camaraderie, creativity, and successful business practices among professional visual creatives”.

This reflects the new direction to be taken by the current board and those wishing to assume leadership positions.

Among the visual creatives from ASMP SFL who were present were:

 

Liz Dawes-Ordonez, Sid Hoeltzell, Kate Benson, Sandy Levy, Deborah Gray Mitchell, Vincent Devries, Mark Vacker, Ron Glazer, Pascal Depuhl, Jorge Cardenas and Scherley Busch.

F.A.T. Village Arts District

F.A.T. Village Arts District

The last weekend of each month F.A.T. Village Arts District sponsors a monthly Art Walk which features open gallery exhibitions in their warehouse bays. 

The streets are filled with folks who seem to be in what appears like an unofficial fashion show. Performance artists do their thing, and from what I am told, food trucks are plentiful with tasteful delicacies.

The Fat Village Art Walk does not have the same culture as Miami. The village vibe is a combination of old school and new school. There is energy and true passion displayed by the artists and owners. Their desire is to have an honest dream come true.

October 27^th, 2012 was “The Day of the Dead” preview. Revelers will honor their deceased at the South Florida Day of the Dead Celebration on November 2^nd. 

A festive celebration combining traditional and modern interpretations of Mexican Dia de los Muertos traditions will be a unique spectacle. FAT Village Arts District will be filled with music, circus performers, indie craft vendors, and body painting celebrating vitality through creativity.  

There will be costumes, skull makeup, sidewalk floats, and puppets. This promises to be a signature event that respects the culture integrity of the Day of the Dead. It is slated to be a memory for the dead and a party for the living!

WRAPT ATTENTION

Studio 18 is dedicated to showcasing contemporary art and serving the community by bringing exhibitions, workshop and events to the studio in Pembroke Pines. Events (excluding workshops) are held on the first Friday of every month between 7:00 – 9:00pm. 

Studio 18

Wrapt Attention, an exhibition featuring seven artists who use everyday objects and discarded trash to explore “themes of opposition”.

Wrapt Attention Exhibit

Lucinda Linderman's sculptures focus on the irony of plastic products - jugs of laundry detergent with nature-inspired scents and artificial plants that masquerade as natural.

Patricia Shcnall Gutierrez employs steel wool, twines and hair to explore the stereotypical roles women take on as mothers, caretakers and professionals.

Carrie Sieh has transformed plastic bags, VHS tape and hand-knitted copper wire into works that "alleviate emotional discomfort."

The show opened with Upcycled Fashionista, a fashion show of designs made from repurposed and recycled materials.

Old Magazine Wear

Plumbing Wear

Advocate Wear

The judges included eco-fashion designer Kayce Armstrong and artist/designer Lucinda Linderman. Prizes were awarded and the top winner has the chance to shadow Armstrong in her design showroom in Hollywood. 

 

Cash Register Receipt Wear

Discard Wear

Whole Foods Wear

The studio salon was a chance to meet with the artists and hear them talk about their art and inspiration. Admission is free and Studio 18's regular hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

             

Studio 18 is at 1101 Poinciana Drive, Pembroke Pines.

For information call 954-961-6067.

Community Outreach: The Center for Hearing and Communication

The Center for Hearing and Communication (CHC) is a not-for-profit organization committed to improving the quality of life for people with hearing loss. CHC meets hearing and communication needs through services that provide the highest level of clinical expertise and technical know-how available in the healthcare field.

The effects of hearing loss are complex. Hearing impairment causes a sense of isolation and is often associated with anxiety, financial, physical and emotional complications. A communicative challenge not only affects the person who is hard of hearing, but also all those with whom they interact. The Center is a source of help for parents, siblings, friends, teachers, employers and employees of people who are deaf or hard of hearing.

All people face difficult life predicaments and relationship issues that harshly affect our lives and cause upset. CHC staff has experience with, and knowledge of, specific emotional issues that Deaf, Hard of Hearing or Deaf blind people face. All of the therapists are sign language fluent and sensitive to all the communication needs of their clients.  Therapists meet with individuals, families, couples and groups who are having difficulty or concerns about depression, anxiety, stress, anger, and sexuality in addition to other topics.

The Youth Force provides year round programs to help develop a positive outlook, healthy family dynamics, pro-social relationships positive decision-making skills, strong community attachment, and academic and future career success. Goals are to reduce risk factors related to teen pregnancy, delinquency, substance abuse, family dysfunction, mental and physical health problems, negative peer associations, and school failure.

The Learning Independence thru Focused Transition (L.I.F.T.) program is designed specifically to meet the needs of high school age adolescents with developmental, physical, vision, or hearing disabilities that require intensive social, vocational, employability skills, and communication supports.

People who are hard of hearing and deaf often face workplace misunderstanding and discrimination.  The discrimination faced by deaf employees is due in part to on-the-job communication difficulties and resentment over necessary accommodations. Respecting the dignity of each person and striving to support their independence, CHC helps people who are deaf or hard of hearing chart career paths and find employment.

CHC provides to the community:

• Hearing testing 
•  Hearing aid evaluation, dispensing, maintenance and repair
• Assistive devices counseling
•  Cochlear Implant Support Group
•  Free onsite hearing screenings
• Courses in American Sign Language (ASL)

 For more information contact:

The Center for Hearing and Communication

2900 West Cypress Creek Road, Suite 3

Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309

Phone: 954-601-1930

http://www.chchearing.org