Thursday, May 28, 2009

"We Speak"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6u664hXQhjI

“We Speak,” a project by Mark Making in 2009 is a series of 50 paintings created by 50 teens. When hung together, they create a building which “speaks” words of empowerment. Each teen was asked to think of a phrase “I ______” which most represented what they would express to an audience of all Chattanooga and its visitors. Using mirrors, each teen then drew and painted their mouth, articulating their word.

Sponsors of the project include the Ross Hotel owner, Selma Cash Paty, Paragon Printing who supplied the vinyl canvases, and Wise Construction who installed the work. Art teacher facilitators include Carla Guerra, Lawrence Mathis, Frances McDonald, John McLeod, Jas Milam and Dennis Palmer. Teen artists are from the Partnership of Families, Children and Adults, the Chambliss Home and CADAS.

“We Speak” is funded by Selma Cash Paty and Mark Making, a new non-profit which seeks to enhance our community through the creation of public art projects.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Ross Hotel Project Pics


Local artist Frances McDonald has been working one-on-one for weeks with local Chattanooga youth to create these unique "I" statements, now posted on the old Ross Hotel on Georgia Avenue. A few youth from the Partnership's group homes participated in this exciting project, creating their own "I" statement and assisting with the artwork. Take a drive by the old hotel and check out these creative pieces!








Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Fan Favorites: Linda Mosley Takes the Lead

Linda Mosley has taken a large and early lead in the Fan Favorite voting for the Dancing With the Stars Chattanooga Event. The Dancer raises the largest amount of fan voting money will take home the Fan Favorite Award. You can vote for your favorite star at www.dancingwiththestarschattanooga.com/. Also remember to check the website to see Fan Favorite totals that will be updated daily.

The standings in Fan Favorite Voting are as follows:

#1 Linda Mosley $1805.00

#2 Alison Lebovitz $425.00

#3 Jason Taylor $125.00

#4 George Quick $50.00

#5/6 Renee LaSalle, Carolyn Thompson $0.00

Friday, May 8, 2009

Dancing with the Stars Chattanooga UPDATE

Dancing with the Stars Chattanooga is sure to be this year's most electric fundraising event! With just over 6 weeks to go until the big night on June 20th, VIP tickets are already sold out - with limited table seating left and fewer than 40 general admission seats. If you plan to attend, buy your tickets fast at http://www.dancingwiththestarschattanooga.com/.


You can also visit the website above to vote for your favorite Chattanooga Star to win the Fan Favorite Award, which will be presented to the dancer raising the most votes. Our Chattanooga Stars are: Alison Lebovitz, Jason Taylor, Dr. Carolyn Thompson, George Quick, Renee LaSalle, and Linda Mosley. They are all halfway through their practice sessions and are preparing uniquely entertaining performances. Who knew they could dance?


We will also have video of our Stars available very soon so we can really see how far they've come event night!


Special thanks go out to our presenting sponsor, First Tennessee, for making this evening possible. Special thanks also to the instructors at Fred Astaire Dance Studio, the official dance instructors to Dancing with Stars! And speaking of "official" Dancing with the Stars connections - Tony Dovolani and his professional dance partner Elena Grinenko will be joining our event for exciting exhibition dances! Tony and Elena have both appeared on the TV show, and Tony is dancing again this season and doing very well. Check him out on ABC!