Cultural Arts Treasures
Haitian Paintings.com
Haitian Paintings.com opened its online gallery in April 1998 with a mission to use the internet to broaden access to Haitian art and artists. Today, Haitian Paintings.com has expanded its online art services to include the works of more than 100 artists, displaying all categories of artwork; including paintings, gouaches, watercolors, prints, photographs, stone and wood sculptures. Along with its extensive artwork, Haitian Paintings.com also provides exhibitions, lectures and other cultural activities.
Haitian Paintings.com, LLC
1992 Morris Avenue, #146
Union, NJ
(908) 352-5152
http://www.haitianpaintings.com
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African Global Arts and the Iwa L'ewa Heritage Dance Ensemble
African Global Arts and Iwa L'ewa Heritage Dance Ensemble represent the philosophy that no matter where African people live or where their ancestors were taken during the Slave Trade, the African cultural legacy they planted in the *New World as well as in Africa is alive and well in their descendents. African Global Arts seeks to manifest this truth by extending their legacy through dance and teachings and inspiring a new generation who will tell their stories. Under the direction of artist & teacher, Yewande Kelley-Johnson, African Global Arts presents performances, workshops for children, youth and adult students, and ceremonies emanating out of its African Global heritage, that is inclusive of countries like Guinea, Mali, Senegal, the United States, Trinidad, Haiti, Brazil, Columbia and others. The arts organization prides itself in presenting West African cultural presentations, Anansi stories from Trinidad, Cuba's Orisha dance and the U.S. Kwanzaa tradition through rich instrumentation, which include the balophon, djembe orchestra, udu, shekere and conch shell. Workshops, residencies and cultural performances are all available.
African Global Arts and the Iwa L'ewa Heritage Dance Ensemble
P.O. Box 43
Vauxhall, NJ 07088
973.371.3375 / admin@africanglobalarts.com, info@iwalewadance.com, iwa_lewa_heritage_dance@yahoo.com.
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Winceyco Entertainment, Inc.
More than a decade ago, Wincey Terry organized Winceyco, an entertainment group dedicated to providing top quality entertainment and musical arts education. Since 1988, Winceyco has been educating people of all ages in schools and churches throughout the state of New Jersey. Its staff of professional entertainers and educators work very closely with consultants (classroom teachers, engineers, school psychologists, medical professionals, ministers, etc.) to fulfill a commitment to impact the community with a series of musical assemblies that use rhythm and music to educate while entertaining.
Winceyco Entertainment Inc.
P.O. Box 266
Vauxhall, NJ 07088
(908) 206-9512
(908) 206-9514 FAX
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The Union County Teen Arts
The Union County Teen Arts is part of a statewide multidisciplinary program in the fine and performing arts. Serving students and teachers in both public and private schools since 1969, the program encompasses activities in dance, theater, vocal music, instrumental music, film and video, photography, creative writing and the visual arts. For additional information regarding program events and participant applications please call (908) 558-2550 or the state Teen Arts office at (609) 397-0505.
http://teenarts.org
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Kean University
Founded in 1855, Kean University has grown to become one of New Jersey's largest institutions of higher learning. In addition to its academic programs that cover an exceptional range of disciplines, Kean also provides a diverse offering of cultural and arts experiences for its students and surrounding community, including the Kean Gospel Choir which celebrates both contemporary and traditional gospel music.
Kean University
1000 Morris Avenue
Union, New Jersey 07083
(908) 737-KEAN (5326)
http://www.kean.edu
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Lisa Shepard Stewart
Lisa Shepard Stewart is an award-winning writer and designer based in New Jersey. In her books, African Accents: Fabrics and Crafts to Decorate Your Home and Global Expressions: Decorating with Fabrics from Around the World, Lisa encourages others to express themselves creatively through culturally relevant techniques and materials. She promotes her work through classes and other special events around the country and internationally, and travels to Ghana to source artists, fabrics and materials. Most recently she produces and conducts Creative Retreats in various locations, including a holistic spa in Negril, Jamaica. Her first book, African Accents, earned the Primedia Award of Excellence in the Sewing Books category in 2001. Her website, www.CulturedExpressions.com, received the Black Web Award for 2007 in the Home Design category, and again won the 2008 award in the newly-created Crafts, Décor & Creative Living category. Her third book, African Accents ON THE GO! Designing Accessories with Cultural Style, is the first to be published by her company, and was released in June 2007. Lisa writes regularly for various web sites, and trade and consumer publications. She has demonstrated several projects & techniques on HGTV and DIY networks, along with Discovery Channel and sewing & quilting programs on PBS.
Lisa Shepard Stewart
Cultured Expressions, Inc.
PO Box 356
Rahway, NJ 07065
1-866-MUDCLOTH
info@CulturedExpressions.com
www.CulturedExpressions.com
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County Arts Resource and Support Organization(s)
Union County Division of Cultural & Heritage Affairs
633 Pearl Street
Elizabeth, New Jersey 07202
(908) 558-2550
FAX (908) 352-3513
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