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ABOUT THIS CONTEST

About Diga Brazil

Welcome to Diga Brazil! Thank you for your interest in traveling to Salvador, Bahia Brazil. We are excited to introduce you to the unique vacation experience that Salvador provides through its culture, people, food and festivities.We provide amenities and services that create an authentic Brazilian atmosphere during your stay with us. You will stay in Bed and Breakfast style accommodations in spacious houses or apartments and your cook will prepare traditional meals at breakfast and lunch each day. Daily housekeeping is also provided as well as transportation and entrance to scheduled Diga Brazil events. We invite you to experience Salvador through the eyes of the locals, thus we provide bi-lingual hosts to help you throughout your stay.Come join us during one of our three vacation months and you will go home with more than just a tan!

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Joachim McMillan Visual Artist

Joachim McMillan - Visual Artist.

Artist statement: “I want my paintings to have a feeling of action like a motion picture or with a motion effect."

Subjects: Paintings with e-motions.

Joachim McMillan: Born on the Caribbean Island of Grenada, West Indies. I am a self taught artist. My father, Loftus McMillan, is my biggest influence. I started painting with watercolors, acrylic for galleries in Grenada. I also drew cartoons for two of Grenada main newspapers as early as 15years old. In my early 20's, I migrated to New York City, where I got into study groups for emerging artist. I now reside in Oregon, where I collaborate with local artists and showcase my work at various galleries.

I paint with thoughts from my mind and with 'e-motions'. My paintings are an extract of action, energy and motion. I paint oils with the pallet knife, a style I like because it is just easier to work or manage. I like painting wet, it allows me to create motion in my paintings. My growing list of collectors love my new style. Seeing is believing! My aim is to be a world renowned artist with a unique style.

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Pamela Hilliard Art Images

Pamela Hilliard Art Images

While growing up in Washington, D.C., Pamela Hilliard had two major interests which she wanted to pursue-writing and drawing. For her, these were the things that created joy, fed the spirit, and provided a sense of accomplishment. Although she pursued an education in writing, earning a BA degree in English from the University of Maryland, art remained a preoccupation. As a result, Pamela began producing a unique body of work focusing on expression through body language.

Using pen & ink with a particular concentration in pointillism, Pamela creates black and white images that are elongated, fluid, and visually delicate. With the integration of color in her work, through acrylics, Pamela presents a bolder effect without loosing the delicate style. "In working with acrylics, I have a broader range to create fresh and new designs and this presents an enjoyable challenge." Collectively, the themes of her work celebrate love, music, dance, fashion, a liberated spirit, and a positive sense of self.

Many of Pamela's images are quite whimsical-displaying a lot of attitude. "These are always a lot of fun to do, and I can think of no better place where one can get away with so much attitude than through visual imaging." She is a past recipient of The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. Arts & Culture Award.

Pamela Hilliard Art Images
P.O. Box 54508
Washington, DC 20032
202-279-4044

Darrick Claiborne

Jam Session

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Darrick Claiborne was born in Virginia and began creating art at a very early age. Due to his father's job relocating the family to Charlotte, NC, Claiborne was given a rapid lesson of the differences of rural and city living."I loved every part of living in Northwest Charlotte. The many special people that flavored the streets with their character and friendliness, made our section of Beatties Ford Road a daily display of music, poetry and color."

Capturing the essence of his people of the city in his earlier paintings, Claiborne continued to develop his fascination with urban southern living and the experienced brotherhood as a member ofKappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

It is his Faith in God, sense of humor, and ability to expose the internal truth of his painted subjects that have lead to a successful career of museum and gallery exhibitions, illustrated book covers and an impressive client list of celebrity collectors.

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Poetry Man

Panoramic Poetry and Panoramic Programs

The 2nd & 3rd Friday of every month Panoramic Poetry presents The October Lounge A seamless blend of art, rhythm, prose and music. Showcasing the area's artists, poets, vocalist and musicians. Spots are going quickly so please reply soon.

To get on the list to read at upcoming Panoramic Poetry email panoramicpoetry@octobergallery.com Panoramic Poetry events are conveniently located at Cheyney Univesity Center City Campus in Philadelphia (701 Market Street, 3rd Floor.) October Gallery has connected people in the community and beyond with contemporary African-American art for the past twenty-five years.

Poetry Man

PANORAMIC PROGRAMS

PANORAMIC PROGRAMS

Panoramic Programs serves as the non-profit arm [501(c)(3)] of October Gallery that has worked predominantly with African-American artists in the greater Philadelphia area, as well as national and international artists of color for the past twenty years. Since Panoramic Programs’ inception in May 1998, our mission is to provide a space where artists of color can build upon their existing talents via networking and share their craft with fellow community artists. Primarily, Panoramic Programs’ experiences have consisted of various writing and performance skills workshops as well as on-going poetry performance events (Panoramic Poetry) in which poets perform their work for members of the audience.

Panoramic Poetry and Panoramic Programs

The 2nd & 3rd Friday of every month Panoramic Poetry presents The October Lounge A seamless blend of art, rhythm, prose and music. Showcasing the area's artists, poets, vocalist and musicians. Spots are going quickly so please reply soon. To get on the list to read at upcoming Panoramic Poetry email panoramicpoetry@octobergallery.com

Panoramic Poetry events are conveniently located at Cheyney Univesity Center City Campus in Philadelphia (701 Market Street, 3rd Floor.) October Gallery has connected people in the community and beyond with contemporary African-American art for the past twenty-five years.

Premiering The 2nd & 3rd Friday of every month
7:30, $7
215.629.3939 panoramicpoetry@octobergallery.com

Panoramic Poetry will be held at
Cheyney University
701 Market Street
West Lobby 3rd Floor
Philadelphia, PA

Panoramic Poetry

The phrase Spoken Word refers to a form of poetry in which a speaker recites a poem or story aloud, either their own or someone else's. The Spoken Word artist can perform with or without background music. In addition to music, Spoken Word artists often enhance their performance with chorography and other stage-play, such as audience participation, but the main focus remains on the narration.

Spoken Word fans enjoy the increased powerfulness and entertainment of spoken word poetry or "Performance Poetry", as compared to written poetry. Unlike written poems, Spoken Word artists have more communication methods to use, such as body-language and voice-tone. One should note that not all Spoken Word falls completely under the classification of 'poetry'. For example, Spoken Word often features stories and political commentary. Whether solely poetic or not, many people find Spoken Word much more emotional and moving than written poetry.

PANORAMIC POETRY EVERY SECOND AND THIRD FRIDAY OF THE MONTH !

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