Save the date: Opening day January 18th, 2018

An amazing art collection is coming to Greenwich for the first time.

Founded in 1996 Aid for AIDS International (AFA) is a nonprofit organization committed to empowering both communities at risk of HIV and the general population. AFA provides free anti-retroviral medication to people with HIV around the world, promotes policy reform and capacity building, and offers preventive education and training, to improve quality of life and reduce the stigma and discrimination associated with HIV.

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Founded in 1996, AID FOR AIDS (AFA) is a nonprofit organization committed to empowering both communities at risk of HIV and the general population. AFA provides free anti-retroviral medication to people with HIV around the world who lack access to treatment around the world, promotes policy reform and capacity building, and offers preventive education and training, in order to improve quality of life and reduce the stigma and discrimination associated with HIV.

To make a donation click here

On November 28th, 2017, Aid for AIDS International will have their Annual Gala to fund the 30×30 project – an initiative that delivers baby formula to mothers with AIDS in Venezuela who cannot afford to buy any in the middle of a terrible humanitarian crisis

Embracing Art has been working very closely with this project and has actively supported this noble social cause.

During the gala, executive president Jesus Aguais will present the “Young My Hero Award” to Juan Vicente Ellis, co-founder of the Embracing Art Volunteer Team. We are very grateful for this fantastic honor and very proud of Juan Vicente.

The venue for the gala will be the Penn Club in New York City.

To make a donation, please click here

If you are interested in attending the gala,please  click here

Bruce Museum’s Plastic Pollution Awareness day on Sunday, November 5, 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm, the Bruce Museum’s Seaside Center, as part of the Fred Elser First Sunday Science Series, will screen the documentary “A Plastic Ocean” and host two speakers: Go Pure, the film’s sponsor and maker of a portable water purifier, and the local organization Bring Your Own, which is working to reduce use of plastic bags.

This event is open to the public and do not require a beach pass for entry. Anyone interested can tell the attendant at the entrance of Greenwich Point they are going to the Seaside Center’s event.

Souce: Bruce Museum

On Sunday, November 19th, 2017, scholarship recipients 2017-2018 will have a welcome snack event at Harvest Restaurant in Greenwich, CT.

During the event, the scholarship recipients will receive the certificate that entitles them to acquire 100% coverage(*)  of the tuition to take art, music or dance classes in Studio Arte, our sister organization.

The scholarship program is an initiative of the Embracing Art Volunteer Team and supported by Visual Art Sur Gallery, Friends, and supporters of noble causes.

All scholarship recipients MUST  attend the event accompanied by one parent or representative.

Please RSVP before November 04th to info@embracingart.org

(*) some are receiving half of the scholarship

Juan Vicente Ellis for ExpresArt News

Thursday October 19,2017

The Bruce Museum will recognize the contributions of nine distinguished figures in the art world at the ninth Icon Awards in the Arts ceremony on October 19, 2017, 5:30 – 9:30 pm. The honorees include accomplished individuals whose dedication to the arts enriches the cultural life of Greenwich and our greater community. The Bruce Museum’s century-long history of excellence in presentation of art and culture in Greenwich, home to many of the country’s leading collectors and most generous patrons of the arts, positions it as uniquely suited to honor these outstanding individuals. Known as one of the favorite Museum events of the year, for the first time the Icon Awards will take place in the fall. Co-chaired by Pam and Bob Goergen, the event will be held in Greenwich in honor of the following individuals in six categories: Artists: Doug Starn and Mike Starn Patrons of the Arts: Cricket and Jim Lockhart Museum Professional: Ann Temkin Art Collectors: Lynne and Richard Pasculano Leader of the Art Trade: John A. Hays Art Historian: Paul Hayes Tucker To learn more, contact Lindsay Saltz.

To buy tickets click here

Juan Vicente Ellis for ExpresArt News

Source: Bruce Museum Webpage

Friday, November 10, 2017, The Bruce Museum will host its fifth annual Night at the Museum from 5 to 7:30 pm. Children are invited to come to the museum in their favorite pajamas for a night filled with fun arts and craft activities, a scavenger hunt, pizza and a musical performance by Songs for Seeds. Parents will enjoy yummy bites, an open wine/beer bar and a family-focused silent auction. During the event, guests will be able to view the Bruce Museum’s new captivating exhibitions Treasures of the Earth: Mineral Masterpieces from the Robert Wiener Collection and In the Limelight: Toulouse-Lautrec Portraits from the Herakleidon Museum. Proceeds from the events will benefit the Bruce Museum’s children’s education and scholarship program. For a list of underwriting opportunities. To learn more, contact Lindsay Saltz

Juan Vicente Ellis for ExpresArt News

Source: Bruce Museum Web page

Nominees and juries are ready to work hard that day to select the group of recipients of our scholarships. The group of 18 kids from 4 to 13 years old will meet the jurors during a breakfast encounter in Greenwich.