ARIZONA CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL INFORMATION BOOKLET APRIL 27, 2014
APRIL 27, 2014
ARIZONA CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL 04/27/2014
Greetings from Foundation for Inter-Cultural Dialogue,
The Foundation for Intercultural Dialogue (FID), is organizing the Fourth Annual Arizona Children's Festival on April 27, 2014 at the Mesa Center for the Arts between 2:00 and 5:00 pm. The Festival is open to all children in Arizona and their parents and admission is free. The Festival includes music/dance performances by children representing different cultures/traditions, an artwork contest for elementary and middle school children, and. The theme of the festival is determined as “diversity”. Students who are participating in the artwork contests are expected to respond to the theme of each contest, “Diversity”, respectively. Through the stage performances and the contests, we believe that this Festival will serve to increase our children's awareness to diversity, enrich their education, and encourage their creativity. It is such an opportunity to recognize talented individuals who are performing for such a meaningful event. Therefore, we would like you to encourage your students to participate in the artwork contest and come to the festival on April 27th. There are three categories for the Art Contest which are; K-3, 4-6 and 7-8. Top 4 of the each category will be rewarded with $100- $75-$50 -$25 Amazon Gift Cards. Additionally, Teachers of the Winners of each category will be also rewarded with $100 Amazon Gift Card. We are contemplating to display Top 100 artwork in the entrance of Mesa Art Center. The flyer for the Festival and the contests are attached to this letter. For further information, please visit the website www.arizonachildrensfestival.org Should you have any questions regarding the background of our organization and/or the details of the Festival, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@fid-az.org or 480-648-6703.
Sincerely,
Cetin Akkaya
FOUNDATION FOR INTER-CULTURAL DIALOGUE
ARIZONA CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE REGISTRATION FORM
Sunday, April 27, 2014
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Mesa Center for Arts, 1 E. Main St. Mesa, AZ 85211
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT: Your country: ………………………..……………… Name of your organization: …………………………. Names of dances or songs: ……………….……………. Number of performances: ………………………………. Number of performers: ………………………………. Age range of performers: …………………………...... Length of the performance: ………………………..
(6-13 ages) (Maximum length: 5 minutes)
Names of contact people: ……………………………. E-Mail Addresses: ………………………………… Phone numbers: ……………………………………….. Please write down a brief description of the dance, music, poetry, play, sports etc. which you will be presenting. (Please feel free to use back of this sheet if you need more space, or attach a separate sheet.) …………………………………………………………………………………………………… SPECIAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION THAT WE CAN USE TO INTRODUCE YOUR GROUP
We would need a brief description about your group, organization and the performance you would demonstrate. The MCs will use this description to introduce your group. Please attach a separate sheet including the following information: - Is the performance typical of a particular region? - Are the costumes special? - When was your group founded? - Special features of your country? * All cassette tapes and instructions for lights, etc. must be delivered (or uploaded to the website www.arizonachildrenfestival.org before rehearsal. For More Information Contact: Deliver this form to FID or email to info@fid-az.org or submit your form to our website.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: April 11, 2014
FOUNDATION FOR INTER-CULTURAL DIALOGUE
ARIZONA CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL Artwork Theme: DIVERSITY
Contest Rules: 1-Send your original drawing or painting (size: 9x12 inch) 2-May use crayons, paints, pencils, charcoal, and pastels. 3-Artwork must be hand done, not with computer graphics. 4-All entries will be judged on creativity, originality, form and color, and clarity of contest theme. 5-For complete entry, fill the entry form and send to the Foundation for Inter-cultural Dialogue (FID) address along with the artwork. FID address: 2330 W University Dr. Tempe, AZ 85281 6-All entries will become property of the FID which retains the right to use on its website and publish the artwork. Entries will not be returned. 7-Deadline for submission is April 11, 2014 For questions: Please contact (480) 648-6703 and info@fid-az.org
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please tear this entry form and send it along with the artwork. Artwork Contest Entry Form: Student’s Name__________________________________________________________ Grade Level______ Age______ Email Address_________________________________ Parent/Legal Guardian Name________________________________________________ Phone Number ____________________Email Address___________________________ School Name______________________________School Phone Number_____________ School Address___________________________________________________________ Title of the Artwork:_______________________________________________________ I have read and understand the contest guidelines. I certify that the art enclosed is my original work. . Student Signature ___________________Parent/Guardian Signature________________
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ARIZONA CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL Release and Hold Harmless Agreement I, the undersigned participant, request voluntary participation for myself to participate in the Arizona Children’s Festival activity on April 27th, 2014 which begins at 8 am and ends at 5 pm sponsored by the Foundation for Inter-cultural Dialogue all of which are hereinafter referred to as the “activity”. I consent to participation in the activity and acknowledge that I fully understand my participation may involve risk of serious injury or death, including losses which may result not only from my own actions, inactions or negligence, but also from the actions, inactions, or negligence of others, the condition of the facilities, equipment, or areas where the event or activity is being conducted, and/or the rules of play of this type of event or activity. I understand that if I have any risk concerns, I should discuss the risks associated with my participation with the activity coordinators and event staff, before I sign this document and before the activity begins. I certify that I am in good health and have no physical condition that would prevent participation in this activity. Furthermore, I agree to use my personal medical insurance as a primary medical coverage payment if accident or injury occurs. I consent to emergency medical treatment in the event such care is required. I agree that photographs, pictures, slides, movies, video, or other media coverage of me may be taken in connection with my participation in the activity without compensation from the Foundation for Inter-cultural Dialogue consent to the use of photographs, pictures, slides, movies, videos, or other media coverage for any legal purpose. Knowing and understanding the risks involved with participation in the activity, I hereby voluntarily and willingly assume responsibility for all risks and dangers associated with my participation in the activity. I agree I am financially responsible for any losses resulting from my actions and will indemnify the Foundation for Inter-cultural Dialogue for any loss or damage caused by myself during this activity. I have read this release and hold harmless agreement and understand the terms used in it and their legal significance. This waiver and release is freely and voluntarily given with the understanding that right to legal recourse against the Foundation for Inter-cultural Dialogue is knowingly given up in return for allowing my participation in the activity. Please utilize the space below to provide any medical/prescription information that you request be released to emergency medical providers. _________________ _______________
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FOUNDATION FOR INTER-CULTURAL DIALAGUE FID is an independent and a non-profit organization established to promote understanding, mutual respect, collaboration, and community service among different communities through inter-cultural dialogue. FID was originally established by a group of Turkish Arizonans but is open to anybody who is excited with the idea of inter-cultural dialogue. FID has been very active in the Phoenix metropolitan area and in Tucson, AZ, through educational, social, and community service events/projects to facilitate dialogue and support among different communities since September 2004. FID often collaborates with city governments and religious and cultural establishments to be able to reach out to more people and contribute to the social life in Arizona. In January 2007, FID was awarded the Martin Luther King Diversity Award by the City of Tempe for its commitment to diversity. FID also supports student organizations to increase awareness to diversity within college campuses.
The Arizona Children’s Festival and Its Potential Benefits to the Society Since 2008, FID has been organizing a series of events tailored for children, including the Arizona Children’s Festival. The theme of this year’s festival is “diversity” and the target audience is the elementary and middle school children. The Festival includes music and dance performances by several groups of children representing different cultures and traditions. Through the performances and these contests, we hope that the children will have fun and be exposed to an atmosphere that they have never been before. We believe that this Festival will serve to increase the awareness of our children to cultural diversity within our society, enrich their education, and encourage their creativity. The admission to the Festival is free. FID has contacted several cultural/religious establishments and school administrators within the Phoenix Metropolitan area to promote this event and to seek for interested parties to be represented on stage. FID’s Public Relations Office is also working to promote this event through newspaper ads and interviews with TV/Radio stations, newspapers, and magazines. We hope to see approximately 500 children and parents at the Festival.
ARIZONA CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL 2330 W University Dr. Tempe, AZ 85281 • Phone: (480) 647-6703 • info@fid-az.org • www.arizonachildrensfestival.org