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Home My WebLink AboutM-93-0552-0neArt .. t icated to the c t nch t oI underprivileged and physically challengedachUdreri'svinge,"79�r 1 T•ri„ f June 21, 1 93 93 JUL -8 AM I 1 59 The Honorable Mayor Xavier Suarez City of Miami 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, Florida 33135 Dear Mayor: After meeting with your administration, we have come to realize that the City of Miami cannot meet our request for the $275,000 matching of Metro funds. However, the administration did identify $100,000 in CDBG contingency funds for the construction of the OneArt Community Center. In order to meet this loss of $175,000, we have arranged for several meetings with Metro -Dade Commissioners, and will be appearing at their July 13th Cultural and Recreation Sub -Committee. Today, I am requesting that you support OneArt's request for $100,000 for the construction of this much needed community center. I ask you to please make a difference in the lives of children and help us bring them the OneArtCenter. Thank you. Sincerely, Alexander ado Executive irector, 180 N.E. 39th Street • Studio 209/10 • Miami, Florida 33137 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 558555 • Miami, Florida 33255 Telephone/Facsimile: (305) 576.7447 93" v� neArtNews dedicated to the cultural enrichment of handicapped and underprivileged children, since 1979 Vol.2 No.2 OneArt to Build Arts and Well, here it is - the OneArtCenterl This 12,000 square foot community arts and education center will be the new home of "Kids Off Streets," and will be specifically designed to provide early intervention after -school educational and cultural programming for inner-city and physically challenged children. Dedicated to enhancing .��. children's educational experiences him through arts and education, the center will provide workshops and classes in ' dance, drama, art, music, photography, and film -making. The t OneArtCenter will also provide children with access to a library of educational computer programs, books, and multimedia platform personal computers allowing children the 0 ortun' to 1 'th t A Report on Activities Jan/Feb 1993 Education Children's Community Center pp rty earn wl compu ers. +� r Special tutoring and counseling will ��►- ___�• _ � also be provided at the center. Final rendering of the OneAr;Center designed by Richard Benzaquen Associates Architects to be constructed at 15 NE 39th Street. "A Matter of Time" The goal of building the OneArtCenter came about as a result of an increasing need for after -school cultural and educational programs in the inner-city. A study released by the Carnegie Council on Adolescent Development, titled: "A Matter of Time," warns that half of America's 20 million children between the ages of 10 and 15 are in danger of not reaching their full potential, because nobody watches them after -school. The study also states that unless they are kept busy - in recreational programs ranging from sports leagues to scouting - rnore and more of these children will spend their free time doing drugs, joining gangs, committing crimes, and having sex. The most disturbing finding in the Carnegie report was the inaccessibility of programs, particularly for low-income children. It's not that low-income children don't want to be involved in programs, it's simply because of transportation problems and lack of money. OneArt's programs will be provided free of cost to all children, both during the after -school hours and during the day time hours through it's outreach and field -trip programs in conjunction with Dade County Public Schools. OneArt will break ground on August 16th, so mark your calendars and be sure to attend this special occasion. Metro and Miami Police Join to Delp Keep "Kids Off Streets" The Metro -Dade Police and The City of Miami Police Departments have joined OneArt in an effort to provide after -school and day time activities for "at -risk" children through the "Kids Off Streets" Program. The program which provides dance and art classes/workshops at OneArt and two Dade County Public Schools is in full swing with classes filled to over capacity on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Participants are presently rehearsing dance routines and mounting their art works in frames for an exhibition and dance presentation at OneArt on Saturday, April 24th at 1:00 p.m. Over 30 participants of "Kids Off Streets" who have shown exceptional improvement in their behavior and school grades are also gearing up for a field trip to the Blockbuster I -Max Film Theater and Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday, March 28th. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank The Metro -Dade Police and The City of Miami Police Departments for making "Kids Off Streets" possible and for enriching the lives of over 130 participants of the program. OneArt is located in the Miami Design District in Plaza 2 at 180 NE 39 Street, Studio 209/10 A Special Thanks... We would like to take this opportunity ,o thank Richard Benzaquen, President of Richard Benzaquen Associates, Inc., for his generous contribution of $30,000.00 in architectural fees. His understanding and interest in the needs of children brings to Dade County one of the finest and most innovative facilities in the country, Thank you again! Rejoining OneArt... We would also like to take this opportunity to thank the following sponsors for rejoining OneArt's efforts in the South Florida community. Thank you all once again for your generous support of our programs, Dr. M. Lee Pearce Foundation, Inc. The Albert E. & Birdie W. Einstein Fund, Inc. Harold & Patricia Toppei Foundation, Inc. Terrabank "Kids Off Streets" Program at Shadowlawn Elementary & OneArt WY •' •Am- 3r.1% i:'i At I I OneArt is IF )nsored by... The City of Miam, _,epartment of Community Development, The Metro -Dade Police Department, The City of Miami Police Department, The Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs through The Florida Arts Council, The Metro -Dade County Cultural Affairs Council and The Metro -Dade County Board of County Commissioners, Dade County Public Schools, American Express Philanthropic Program, NationsBank, & The Dr. M Lee Pearce Foundation, Inc. The Albert E & Birdie W Einstein Fund, Inc. The Goldsmith Family Foundation AT&T Ware Foundation The Challos Foundation, Inc. The Alex & Agnes O. McIntosh Foundation Southern Bell BellSouth Telecommunications Lloyds Bank, PLC Equitable Bank First Union National Bank of Florida George W. Jenkins Foundation George W. Jenkins, Founder of Publix Robbie Stadium Corporation TransAtlantic Bank Bayside Center Limited Partnership First Florida Savings Bank Ocean Bank Republic International Bank of New York Mr. & Mrs. Alvah H Chapman, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. David Melin & Family Adolfo Prado & Tere Dietz Michael Cohen Philip Hamersmdh 1st Nallorevlde Bank Ruth Anderson Foundation Bacardi Imports. Inc Banco De Venezuela International Benno Ganedero International Miami Banco Industrial De Venezuela Banoo Morcantil Venezuele\Commercebank Bank Cantrade, Ltd. Bank of Bostonlnternallonal Banque Sudamerls Barclays Bank, PLC Obdulia S. Do Von Bernard Charitable Foundation Trust BLOCKBUSTER Entertainment Corporation William R. & Marina O. Brown Bernie A. Campbell CITIBANK City National Bank of Florida DeltaBank Eastern Flna"- al Federal Credit Union Eisenberg Family Charitable Trust Esplrlto Santo Bank of Florida First American Intemational Bank Jeckeon 6 Irene Golden Charitable Foundation Holm Bank The Intemallonel Bank of Miami, N.A. Israel Discount Bank Limited Miami Agency Hyman Kirsch Foundation, Inc. Kloster Cruise Limited Misr Print Depot Republic National Bank of Miami The William J. & Tina Rosenberg Foundation SefraBank Savings of America Standard Chartered Bank Swiss Bank Corporation ^� The Herold & Patricia Toppel Foundation. Inc. Trade National Bank Unitod National Bank of Miami West Flagler Associates, Ltd Banco Exterior De Les Arden Y De Eapans. S.A. Biscayne Englreering. Inc. CNlzen's Federal Bank Coconut Grove Bank Gamoo 011 Devetopment,lnc. The Krasnow Foundation North -Dade Chamberol Comrnerce Tanabank.N.A. _ Universal National Bank v k4, f k r a 2 dedicated to the cultural enrichment of underprn ileged and physically challenged children, since 1979 Vol.2 No.3 A Report on Activities Metro Funds OneArtCenter March/April 1993 We would like to take this opportunity to express a special thanks to Cynthia Curry, Assistant County Manager, and Dean Taylor, Director of The Metro -Dade County Office of Community Development, for their recommendation of $475,000 for the construction of the OneArtCenter. Unfortunately, due to the defeat of President Clinton's "Economic Stimulus" Package, OneAtt was funded $300,000. However, this funding marks a major victory for the construction of the OneArtCenter and would not have been made possible without the initial recommendation from the administration and its staff who also share OneArt's vision for Dade County's underserved communities. We would also like to thank the entire Metro -Dade County Board of County Commissioners for their support and approval of this recommendation on April 27th. Additional support for this project has come from The City of Miami Commission who has helped OneArt complete the first phase of this project with a grant of $75,000 for acquisition of the site, The Miami Commission is expected to approve further funding for this project at their May 13th Commission meeting to help match Metro funds. Metro -Dade Police Department Visits "Kids Off Streets" Wansley Walters, Special Projects Coordinator for me Metro -Dade Police Department visited the "Kids Off Streets" Program on Wednesday, April 7th. Walters, who is also an appointee to the newly created HRS Board for Dade County, found OneArt's "Kids Off Streets" Program to be a very special project serving the needs of at -risk and inner-city children through the arts. Walters, who has also been involved with children's issues for years, spoke on the importance of these programs in the inner-city and found it commendable that OneArt chose to build the OneArtCenter in an area where it is most needed. i t M19T—qw am* j tr C.IA 'Kids Off Streets' at The Museum of Discovery and Wanes. Wansiey Wafters, Jose Martin, and participants of "Kids Off Streets." Good Behavior Pays Off! Meet participants of "Kids Off Streets" who have distinguished themselves by their good behavior, and who were selected to participate in a special field trip to The Museum of Discovery and Science and the Blockbuster I -Max Film Theatre In Fort Lauderdale on Sunday, March 28th. The primary focus of the "Kids Off Streets" program is to steer kids away from violence in the early elementary grades before they become participants in crime. The program which also focuses on dance, drama, and art classes, performances, exhibitions, and other after - school and weekend activities, is also geared to educating participants on the importance of staying in school, staying off the streets, and keeping away from drugs. "Kids Off Streets" to Perform at Miami Northwestern S Once again, "Kids Off Streets" is invited to perform for The Liberty City Christian Association. Pauline Gibbons, president of the association, asked OneArt to come back in order to recognize the children who performed for their "Community Christmas Party" in December of last year. This upcoming event which will be held on Sunday, May 23rd at 4,00 p.m. at the Miami Northwestern High School Auditorium is designed to also recognize the good works and positive efforts made by children throughout the Liberty City community. a_, t,, ca Special Thanks! We would like to take this opportunity to thank the American Express Philanthropic Program for rejoining OneArt with their generous contribution, The grant will allow OneArt to continue providing its free courses in dance, drama, and art to at -risk, hearing impaired, and inner-city children throughout the Wynwood, Liberty City, Overtown, and Little Haiti communities. The grant will also enable OneArt to continue providing a free dance concert series for children throughout Dade County. We would also like to thank Richard Benzaquen, President of Richard Benzaquen & Associates, Inc., for his firm's additional contribution of architectural fees, which now totals $50,000. Caro! Getz Teaches "Kids Off Streets" For the past year, Carol Getz has been a dedicated and committed volunteer teaching dance and drama classes to "Kids Off Streets." Although, it hasn't been an easy task working with the many diverse groups of children ranging from at -risk to hearing impaired, her love of the arts and children have made her OneArt's most valuable asset. This is why we would like to recognize you Carol, and thank you for your dedicated service, OneArt is ponsored by.., The Metro -Dade County Office of Community DevMopmert, The City of Miami Department of Community Development, The Metro -Dade Police Department, The City of Miami Police Department, The Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs though The Florida Arts Council, The Metro - Dade County Cultural Affairs Council and The Metro -Dade County Board of County Commissioners, Richard Benzaquen & Associates, Inc., Dade County Public Schools, American Express Philanthropic Program, NationsBank, The Dr. M. Lee Pearce Foundation, Inc. The Albert E. & Birdie W. Einstein Fund, Inc. The Chatios Foundation, inc. The Alex & Agnes O. McIntosh Foundation Lloyds Bank, PLC Equitable Bank First Union National Bank of Florida George W. Jenkins Foundation George W. Jenkins, Founder of Publix Robbie Stadium Corporation TransAtlantic Bank Bayside Center Limited Partnership First Florida Savings Bank Ocean Bank Republic Intemational Bank of New York Mr, & Mrs. Alvah H, Chapman, Jr. Michael Cohen Philip Hamersmith Adolfo Prado of The Prudential Florida Realty, Inc. Banco De Venezuela International Banco Ganadero International Miami Banco Mercantil Venezuela\Commercebank Bank Cantrade, Ltd. Bellsouth Corporation BLOCKBUSTER Entertainment Corporation William R. & Marina O. Brown Bemis A. Campbell City National Bank of Florida DeltaBank Eastern Financial Federal Credit Union Eisenberg Family Charitable Trust Espirito Santo Bank of Florida International Bank of Miami, N,A. Jackson & Irene Golden Charitable Foundation Helm Bank Hyman Kirsch Foundation, Inc. Kloster Cruise Limited Republic National Bank of Miami The William J. & Tina Rosenberg Foundation Swiss Bank Corporation The Harold & Patricia Toppel Foundation, Inc. Trade National Bank Banco Exterior De Las Andes Y De Espana, S.A. Biscayne Engineering, Inc. Citizen's Federal Bank Coconut Grove Bank Gemco Oil Development, Inc. The Krasnow Foundation Terrabank, N.A. Universal National Bank Alexander Prado, Executive Director Jose L Martin, Artistic Director OneArt is located in the Miami Design District in the Plaza 2 Building at 180 NE 39 Street, Studio 209/10 For further information on classes, rehearsals or upcoming events call (305) 576-7447 Mailing Address: OneArt - P.O. Box 558555 - Miami, Florida 33255