OAaSIS International Foundation (Jamaica)

Day 2 on May 20 at Port Royal was all about the visual arts. For the full two hours there were only four presenters, but the workshops were intense and enjoyable.

SARA TAYLOR PHOTO: Faux Finish-students doing patterns with Berger pant on tools

After the national anthem, there was a short contest between two of the active participants, Jadeen Gordon and Gilenae Blake, the day before as to who remembered the most. They were vying for the last gift basket donated by Wisynco for the participants the day before and Blake won.
Next the Berger team, Sydney Jumpp and Fred Emmanuel, joined by OAaSIS founder Anthea McGibbon were impressive. The children were taught how to make several patterns using Berger Paint and tools.

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Afterwards while the next presenter Howard Moo Young did a special workshop session on photography, drawing, illustration and painting, the Berger team now joined by Melhanie Spence on the outside, taught the younger children to do other patterns in addition to the ones they were taught earlier on.
They had to be even more creative, as outside the humidity made the paints dry faster.
Inside the older students joined by a few teachers also had a ful exposure to some of Moo Young’s series, especially where he did three versions of the same subject through drawing, photography and painting, illustrations. He then gave away some of his posters much to the delight of the young particpants.
Inspired by the children’s piqued interest which kept them silent, Moo Young also seized the opportunity to have one of the grade six students lead everyone into the singing of Bob Marley’s One Love, before giving a pep talk.
Painter and Educator Melhanie Spence did not seem to be robbed of her time to do her workshop as she benefited from learning more about the tools and patterns of Berger such as the session on making concrete appear to be wood with the special rubber tool. She also thoroughly enjoyed the motivational workshop by the Berger team as she herself showed them and the students new tricks on spot.
Special thanks to Berger Paints, Henkel, The Gleaner Company, Wisynco who gave items for the workshops.

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At last, the long awaited recording of the interview where CVM TV at Sunrise shun brightly on OAaSIS representatives is available for those who missed on the opportunity to see it on April 12, Monday.

Regina Beavers, a former Miss Jamaica, who is now a TV host for CVM enjoyed every moment as much as she was equally informed about OAaSIS International Foundation.
Representing OAaSIS was Leighton Levy, a director in the foundation. He along Principal Kandi Lee Crooks-Smith of the Allman Town Primary who were beneficiaries for the first workshop for 2010 teamed to provide information on the foundation and its work.
The questions were strategic, but refreshing sparking energetic answers like a freshly made pot of coffee in the early morning and by the response so far, viewer interst has been peaked.

In under 10 minutes viewers were told of the need for the foundation and its impact in at least one location, and the response of children so far, plus more.
In an uncanny way Levy made viewers aware that sponsorship to date was mostly being done in skills, which is really hard to place real value on. Although actual sponsorship otherwise has been in the form of products from Burger King and Berger Paints, the workshops have been creating an impact whevever the team visits.
Funds are needed for some projects undertaken to defray rising costs for materials, transport, especially as more schools and communities call out for a visit. A drive for books and arts supplies is being started since for the library and art department to be set up at Sargeantville. Coin cannisters are now being placed at participating locations for the collection of mites towards these projects.

OAaSIS director Leighton Levy, CVM TV host Regina Beaver, Allman Town Principal Kandi-Lee Crooks-Smith and CVM TV personality Rohan Daley who received honour in January for his creative expression in journalism, hailing from Allman Town. ANTHEA McGIBBON PHOTO

Another CVM TV host Rohan Daley further lightened the entertaining and informative interview when he made a guest appearance. He came on just in time to show a trophy he claimed he received from the organisation when recently honoured for his creative expression as a journalist hailing from Allman Town. In reality he received a certificate of recognition.

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO: Allman Town Principal Kandi-Lee Crooks-Smith,left, and OAaSIS founder Anthea McGibbon at the entrance to the CVM television station.

Last month during the live interview on Smile Jamaica on morning time, founder Anthea McGibbon, while seated in the waiting area received calls from schools lining up for visits.
There is a set schedule, which however remains flexible to change with more volunteers stepping aboard.

In the meantime sponsors are now being enlisted and approached, and fundraising events are being planned. The creative series are a critical part to the first phase of the Foundation’s operations to sensitise the youth age 0-19 to the “critical role and impact of the arts”. As Leighton Levy says “We give them a chance to learn what they are good at”. Kandi-Lee Crooks-Smith added that it was not just to teach about Arts.
Plans are afoot to launch a creativity series for adults at a reasonable cost, that will see collaboration with already confirmed great masters such as Barrington Watson, Babatunde, Howard Moo Young among others. This series may not necessarily be done under the umbrella of the foundation which operates not-for-profit, but by partners of the Foundation, who will donate a percentage to the entity to assist with defraying costs.
The Solid Agency team, Farenheit and Peter Lloyd, are also in gear for the cause of charity and assisting to make things better. So they will be first choice in consideration for the artiste line up.

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On Friday, April 23, upcoming artiste Kimberly Nain rocked the participants of the creative workshop series held at Port Royal Primary and Infant School by the OAaSIS International Foundation collaborating with the school and the community. She was one of four artistes arranged by Solid Agency’s Chris Campbell to perform, and, to give a pep talk to the participants at the series titled “The Critical Role and Impact of the Arts.”

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As soon as Nain started some children opened even their mouths in awe as parents and neighbours rushed to the windows to glimpse at the source of her sensational voice, sending much melody through the airwaves.
They were not surprised to see Nain, student of UTech, who looked as beautiful and graceful as her voice sounded. She sang “Right Here [departed]” by Brandy and her orginal “Urge.”

Kimberly Nain hugs this student after she gets her certificate

In many ways, Nain along with 3 other artistes sent by Chris Campbell, complimented the day and added much motivation for the children. The artistes added by Solid Agency’s Chris Campbell were Boom Steppa, Keida, Kimberly Nain, Rollie Fresh.
Boom Steppa was as sharpe as his poise was when he stood his 6 feet, when he delivered two songs of ‘Peace’ and encouraging Port Royal with a tailored version of “Nah Stay Poor” (Port Royal wont stay poor). Rollie Fresh and Keida were next and impacting. Of course they like presenters painter Melhanie Spence and music workshop leader Jermaine Gordon, were mobbed for answers and autographs.
OAaSIS International Foundation with over 200 members on Facebook alone, and another 300 from the website subscriptions exist to network members of the creative industry and relating fields in empowering the creative minds of today’s youth. Fully endorsed by the Ministry of Education, Jamaica, it’s main objective is to enable the youth especially to understand the critical role of the arts in development and for success in all areas.
OAaSIS returns to Port Royal for a full creative workshop series on May 19,20,22.

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February 16 was the day OAaSIS International Foundation went on Television for the first time. Before that its founder had been interviewed on radio stations in Florida (Rich Davis), New York (David “Squeeze” Annakie).
Recently, it was Smile Jamaica that took OAaSIS International Foundation, Derrick Wilks, a director; Kandi-Lee Crooks-Smith, principal of Allman Town to TV land from their studio.

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This interview surprised many as they realised that art and music are not being taught officially in a great number of schools especially public schools.
According to the founder, even where these subjects are been taught, it has been at A VERY basic level. Thankfully they are however being taught. The efforts of the Foundation are not to replace any exisiting instution or teacher of any area of the creative industry. It however seeks to empower the creative mind of today’s youth, thus assisting in their development to succeed better in all areas, with a renewed understanding of the critical role and impact of the arts, culture and being creative.

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SPONSORS (Workshop at Allman Town):

(Whistling Frog (Sebastian Odgen)), P Gavin James graphics, Howard Moo Young (master at graphic design and photography, Print Xpress, Hot off the Press, Berger Paint, Burger King, Videographer Robin Chin, owner of Enhanced Realizm Studios and his team, Xclusiv Entertainment, Paralegal Dwane Forbes)

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DAY 4: Creative connections at Allman Town Primary
DAY 5: Workshop stirs creative power at Allman Town Primary
DAY SIX(6): Creative workshop series end with Solid performances
DAY 6: Starry end to inaugural OAaSIS Fdn’s creative workshop series
DAY 6: Allman Town Primary thanks over 30 artists, artistes for creative workshop series
Allman Town teacher reports on OAaSIS creative series

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Principal’s Report

By Mrs Kandi-Lee Crooks-Smith, Principal
My heart is full.. and running over with gratitude to the OaASIS International Foundation. When I made the appeal for more arts in our school, I did not expect anything of this magnitude.
The outpouring of time, energy and support was encouraging. Interestingly, the Creative Arts Intervention Series began a day after the major earthquake hit Haiti. The response to assist the Haitians from our Jamaican brothers and sisters was overwhelming; likewise the response to share in our programme. Various motivators and entertainers, our own Jamaican kinsmen and women came out in full support. I am honoured to have Mr. Barrington Watson-live and in living colour attending the function in the capacity of patron. To have Mr. Cordel Green present to endorse the event is a great start to the programme.

The fact that the Founadtion found it apt to honour individuals from the very community in which th school is locted is definitely an encouraging step in the right direction. It brought home the fact that it does not matter the genesis of persons, but rather their vision for movement and nation building that really counted.

The variety of expressions and the exposure for the one hundred and one students who participated are priceless. I cannot thank Ms. Anthea McGibbon and her team enough for the six amazing days we had. My students are more aware of the varied career options available to them in the arts field. My teachers are so inspired to manifest the latent talent, also known as potential that lay within them for so long. The culinary arts displayed by our own Guidance Counsellor and her team was of the highest standard. Teachers are ready to paint, draw, sing, write, and play an instrument….and the list goes on. My students now realize that you do not choose to become and artist because there is nothing else you can do, but rather because it is one of the many things you want to do! It goes to show how far reaching the project was, and by all means the objective of was achieved. So, let me officially announce that all participants in the intervention are now a part of the Allman Town Primary School family…by default. Their citizenship is not optional, it is mandatory! Thanks to all participants for the seed you have planted, the investment you have made in the development of the Allman Town Primary School. May God continue to guide and bless the OaASIS International Foundation, as you move on to your other projects.

SPONSORS:

(Whistling Frog (Sebastian Odgen)), P Gavin James graphics, Howard Moo Young (master at graphic design and photography, Print Xpress, Hot off the Press, Berger Paint, Burger King, Videographer Robin Chin, owner of Enhanced Realizm Studios and his team, Xclusiv Entertainment, Paralegal Dwane Forbes)

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Jamaica’s OAaSIS International Foundation launches creative workshop series
DAY 1: Jamaican artistes, artists ignite young minds
DAY 2: New creative depth for students through creative series
DAY 3: Colonel Derby, Peter Lloyd, artists time out for children
DAY 4: Creative connections at Allman Town Primary
DAY 5: Workshop stirs creative power at Allman Town Primary
DAY SIX(6): Creative workshop series end with Solid performances
DAY 6: Starry end to inaugural OAaSIS Fdn’s creative workshop series
DAY 6: Allman Town Primary thanks over 30 artists, artistes for creative workshop series
Allman Town teacher reports on OAaSIS creative series

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JAMAICA STAR: Sophia Brown heads to Allman Town Primary
SEE ALSO The Gleaner’s Children’s Own issue of January 31 – February 5
Allman Town paints for the Bank of Jamaica
Creative workshop series end with Solid performances