OAaSIS International Foundation (Jamaica)

The OAaSIS Family can have updates through televised broadcast, courtesy of the increasingly popular YouTube.com services.
Currently, OAaSIS International Foundation networks members of the creative industry and relating fields in empowering the creative mind of youth; advancing their development in all areas.
Official videographer is Robin Chin, owner of Enhanced Realism Films, who produces and edits films, and official photographer is Simon Thompson also from Enhanced Realism Films.

On YouTube.com, the foundation’s televised productions are shown under the name OAaSISintTV, abbreviated from OAaSIS International TV.

Here’s the first recording done. The occasion was at the Allman Town Primary, where the Foundation hosted its first in the Creative Workshop Series.

Those featured on the 9:23 clip are:
Kamal Hinds who gave a workshop on his GSAT Games, which enables children to prepare for GSAT examinations while having ‘fun’
Cordel Green (Attorney-at-Law, also executive director of the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica) who endorsed the event
Patrick James who is a graphic designer
Farenheit (singer, actor, graphic designer, musician, dancer, motivator) who is a patron of the Foundation. He along with OAaSIS founder Anthea McGibbon attended the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts

DAY ONE: Thanks to Farenheit, Patrick James , Winston “Bello” Bell, Cordel Green, Barrington Watson, Kamal Hinds, Wizad the Magician, The Allman Town Drummers, Principal Kandi-Lee Crooks-Smith, Students, Teachers for a successful DAY ONE, January 13, 2010

DAY TWO: Thanks to Donald Oliver, Malesia Fraser,

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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Jamaica’s OAaSIS International Foundation launches creative workshop series
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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
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You see him often enough with Sean Paul Ryan Francis Henriques, and as a spokesperson he does very well in underlining the tunes and messages of “Sean Paul.” He is, however so much more than a back up singer.

Terrence “Farenheit” Harold has agreed to fill the role of second patron, and OAaSIS is thankful. As a singer, musician, actor, dancer, graphic artist, writer, he understands well about the Arts and the need for children to be exposed. As one who travels immensely, he is also passionate that music classes should be properly returned and maintained in the classroom.
At the first project held, he was one who made a remarkable impact and his indellible marks are still being spoken of. The first project, a creative workshop series titled “The critical role and impact of the Arts” was held at the Allman Town Primary School, and five other areas are slated for similar visits.

Through BRAND NEW MACHINE at Fiction, he also exposes new artists and artistes weekly. Events such as fashion shows, exhibitions are facilitated.

The multiskilled artist attended the Edna Manley College of the Visual asnd Performing Arts (EMSCVPA), at the same time as OAaSIS founder, and two have remained friends since. Formerly the Jamaica School of Art, past students of the EMSCVPA students are usually bonded in one way or another, most times by the similarities of challenges in the quest to become artists(es).
In the OAaSIS Farenheit will share his expertise on varied expressions, and relating, especially when events are being planned. All his skills are expressed with equal passion as those who know him and watch his career can testifiy.

So thank you Farenheit.. more creative power from another generation!

 Barrington Watson, Jamaica’s master painter, who has produced 1st and 2nd generations of visual artist is the first patron.

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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 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

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DAY 6: Creative Workshop Series at Allman Town Primary ends with Solid memories

Last Friday, January 22, at the end of the creative workshop series for Allman Town Primary, the closing ceremony lasting 3 hours was a display of creative skills, new and experienced. All expressions, performing, literary and visual which included culinary were featured, to the satisfaction of the school’s principal, parents and students.

The gratitude shown overflowed to guest performing artistes Sophia Brown, Cecile, Chris Martin, Iyah Shine who were rallied up by Solid Agency’s Christopher Campbell to assist at the last minute.  They strengthened the impact of other Jamaica’s most popular reggae artists working with children through the OAaSIS Foundation from a creative perspective. During the creative workshop series, other renowned artistes such as Farenheit (backup singer to Sean Paul), and Peter Lloyd, did motivational presentations and hands on workshops to expose the children to their career as an art form, in keeping with one of the Foundation’s objectives.

Over a two-year period principal Kandi-Lee Crooks-Smith had been appealing in the media for assistance with the ARTS training at the school, highlighting at one point that classes were being held under a tree. She often noted that the school had been operating without an art and music teacher she considered critical to the development of children. She believes that being creative is a necessary trait for success in any area. At the ceremony she said her “heart was filled with thanks” for the practical work by Anthea McGibbon, who also rallied others to assist through the OAaSIs International Foundation. Before that she had only received verbal committments.

During the programme emceed by radio personality Derrick Wilks, student drummers taught by drama teacher Omaro Mazlyn, performed the second item. Newly-discovered talent Cleshede Williams of Grade 5T, did “Strength to carry on.”  The literary arts were displayed as a poem written by on the certificates of appreciation and recognition, while culinary skills were lavishly displayed by the school’s caterers.

“Colour Harmony’ a painting done by the participants in a hands-on workshop with Melhanie Spence, was given to Bank of Jamaica, collected by Sandra Moodie and Ellan Neil. On behalf of the school Mrs Lorette Griffiths handed over the painting.

In the highly energetic closing entertainment segment, the magician held everyone spellbound in breathtaking moments of illusion. Setting a dove free from a painting of a dove, rendering the canvas all black was the trick much appreciated.

Then reggae sensations Sophia Brown, Ce’cile, Chris Martin, and Iyah Shine impressed beyond expectations with their performances. This they did after equally encouraging the students that while education is key, there was great value in discovering and practising their creative skill(s).

Sophia appearing like a life-sized children’s doll in blue, belted out “Weak to You” and “Come back home.” Sophia Brown recently signed a one-year/one-album deal with the Universal Music Group. Ce’cile changed pace with “Take My Wings.”

2005 Rising Star winner Chris Martin upped the tempo even more with an interactive delivery of “I’m in love with You” and a “Melody of his songs.” Energetic rastaman from the heart, and singer Iyah Shine who barely missed the mobbing and hugging by the students did “Livity” and “Violence no Sweet” as the children were settled again for Burger King snacks.

During the day, student reporters highlighted the favourites presenters, Farenheit, Jermaine Gordon, Peter Lloyd, Melhanie Spence and the mural (painting), Reiko Nagase, Colonel Derby and of course the Kemarch “Wizad the Magician” Dodd.

The creative workshop series were hosted by the OAaSIS International foundation, founded by Anthea McGibbon teaming with over 30 artists and artistes from January 13-22.

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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DAY 1 (Creative workshop series at Allan Town Primary):

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On Wednesday, January 13, popular singer Farenheit and Bello, the comedian were two entertainers assuming new roles at the Allman Town Primary. The two addressed the opening of the Creative Workshop series titled “The Critical Role and Impact of The Arts.”
At least twenty artists and artistes are teaming with OAaSIS International Foundation in sensitizing the youth about the Arts, that is the literary, performing and visual Arts over a six-day period,” on January 14, 15, 20, 21, 22.

Following his presentation on Art, his own experience as an graphic artist and actor unknown to many more familiar with his music and songs, and as a back up singer to Sean Paul, Farenheit’s gave a blazing performance, while gliding and “bouncing” alternatively across the school’s compound surrounded by students, parents and teachers.
Aside from his songs, the former Edna Manley College of Arts and Visual arts student who studied graphics, drama and music was very interactive with the children. He also sang Sean Paul’s “Gimmie dih Light” (Give Me The Light), and I want to be Forever Young”. He awarded cds for questions answered about the school and the art and music industries and information shared earlier by other presenters. Dressed in all black, his performance was electrifying and the children laughed, clapped and sang along way until Farenheit led them into the chanting “We want magic.”
Then “Wizad the Magician” in the blink of an eye was on stage to illustrate his art form – magic, professional and entertaining, and of course mesmerising. Even parents were convinced to believe in magic when the magician made illusions by “sleight of hands” tricks in making ribbons appear and disappear. His many tricks also included a frozen glass catching water in midair which everyone showed appreciation with overwhelming applause.
After that the Base drummers of Allman Town knocked up some rhythyms on their drums to which the children were sent to the studio for GSAT computer DVD games that taught about mathematics and english. The Base drummers included Omaro Mavlyn, the school’s drama teacher.
The creative series is hosted by OAaSIS International, Foundation, created by Anthea McGibbon, to members of the creative industry and relating fields to sensitise children especially about the “critical role ad impact of the Arts.”
Through the project children and adults will learn about being creative especially in these economic hard times, while appreciating the relevance of each area of the arts, beyond an entertainer and/or a painter, which most persons really identify with. A list of art careers are also being handed out in the kit given to reach child.

The series’ launch was presided over by school principal Kandi-Lee Crooks-Smith. Patron of the OAaSIS International Foundation, master painter Barrington Watson, gave welcome to all in attendance, while official endorsement of the workshop came from attorney-at-law Cordel Green, director of the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica. Principal of the school, Kandi Lee Crooks-Smith, spoke of the days she herself was an art student of Anthea McGibbon, and the impact her skill has had in her own development and as a vital tool in the other areas especially as a principal experience.
Drama students dramatized the National Pledge, while the life and work of parent and Allman Town resident, Errol Reid, a painter, who is responsible for all artwork on the school’s walls was highlighted. Winston “Bello” Bell was present to speak about his new group I Am The Change which influences Jamaicans to regain pride in their country and national symbols and respect for each other.
“ Through the arts, it is possible for Jamaica to build a sense of esteem in the youth, with a latent effect of bringing about increased academic performance, greater self-esteem, greatly needed creative skills and better skill-building” Bell said.

Master Painter Barrington Watson, the Foundation’s patron spoke on the critical need for recognizing art as a tool in developing the country, as well as speaking of his personal experiences and observations throughout the years dating back to his days as a an art teacher, when Edna Manley was alive.
Presenters slated for the six days include Donald Oliver (winner of the Prime Minister’s Youth Award for Journalism), Peter Lloyd, Oscar Derby, Jooky Jam, US Embassy’s Emma Lewis, Solid Agency artistes such as Sophia Brown.

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)

READ MORE:

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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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