NEWS!!
Youth of Nations
&
the Visionary HOUSE of ARTS
is thrilled to present the all new
Ave of the Arts
&
Music Fest!!,
in collaboration with the Fort Lauderdale Elks Lodge and Studio Kanter Art Gallery. The launch of this daytime monthly event taking place the last Saturday of every month will happen on May 25th--from 11:00 am-6:00pm to coincide with the FAT Art Village artwalk from 7:00pm-11:00pm. Join us on the Ave of the Arts between NW 1st and 2nd Streets, in support of the Arts and in support of the Revitalization of Fort Lauderdale's Most Progressive Arts and Midtown Districts!!
Join!
The
Ave of the Arts & Music Fest!!
Featuring artwork, live music, body makeup and hair design, open mic, spoken word, and much more
at
Studio Kanter Gallery
The Visonary HOUSE of ARTS
and
The Elks Lodge
with special presentation by
Scheherazade Fabric & Fine Arts
and
Featuring Music Performances
by
20 Da R Tist
Evana Marie
Joan Manuel
Correa Bueno
Michael Baez
Vinyl Answer
and
Felix the Catt
See you there!! ;-)
Join Youth of Nations every Tuesday morning at the Visionary HOUSE of ARTS Morning Music Breakfast, with free continental breakfast and Starbucks coffee, and featuring the music of local talented singer/songwriters!!
The Visionary HOUSE of ARTS
is located at
207 North Ave of the Arts, Fort Lauderdale, FL. 33311.
Join Youth of Nations on at the monthly
MIDTOWN MINGLER
Jazz and Culinary Fest!!!
On the Second Saturday of every month at Fort Lauderdale's
Carter Park!!
Free exhibit space is available for artists, for further info please call,
Youth of Nations
at (954) 494-2661.
See you there ;-)
Youth of Nations will be hosting a private Art and Music Benefit for the victims of the Boston Marathon Tragedy. The show will be held in the early fall at the
Fort Lauderdale Elks Lodge.
For further information, please contact (954) 494-2661.
Youth of Nations at the
HARD ROCK Hotel and Casino!!
Date for "See Me, the Creative Genius," TBA.
Youth of Nations is proud to be co-hosting this very special event at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ballroom, with spoken word performance by
Cinigma
and
music performances by
20 DA R TIST
(accompanied by Evana Marie)
PAINTED JEZEBEL
&
MERCY CHILD
Show includes:
4 course dinner,
hor dourves, &
3-hour all-you-can-drink open bar!!
For tickets and further information please contact
(954) 494-2661.
Youth of Nations was proud to be a sponsor for the G.I.V.E event at Osswald Park in Fort Lauderdale on May 4th.
Many Thanks to the very talented Music Performances by 20 Da R Tist,
Joan Manuel Correa Bueno,
Michael Baez, Vinyl Answer and
Felix the Catt!!
Youth of Nations had a blast presenting the HOUSE of ARTS at ROLLING STOCK GALLERY at the FAT ART VILLAGE ARTwalk, for the ELECTRIC CANVAS LIVE ART JAM event, on Saturday--April 27th, with featured Live Artist Joshua Oliveira, artwork by Studio Kanter and Joshua Oliveira Gallery, and music performance by Off Orbit!!
WOOT!! The JOKER'S WILD/SAIGON KICK Show at the Greenroom Fortlauderdale was SOLD OUT!! We apologize to those who couldn't get in to see the show because it was too packed but we will continue to showcase the work of Charles Anthony Leano and Gian Carlo at YOUTH of NATIONS' HOUSE of ARTS located at 207 N. Ave of the Arts, Fort lauderdale!
The Joker's Wild Show features the amazing works of professional artists Gian Carlo, Dino Max Russo, and Charles Anthony Leano! In collaboration with Carlo, Russo, & Leano are several local emerging artists including fashion accessories
designer Glynda Dickerhoof!
The show features wall-to-wall canvas murals, paintings, drawings, & unique accessories, all in a Joker's Wild theme within a Gotham City setting!!
There is some Very Serious Live Entertainment too!!
Also, if anyone wants to stop by the
Visionary
House of Arts,
at
207 N. Ave of the Arts in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
for our wet paint parties, give us a call at
(954) 494-2661.
See you there ;-)
Youth of Nations at the
HARD ROCK Hotel and Casino!!
Youth of Nations is proud to be co-hosting this very special event
"SEE ME, THE CREATIVE GENIUS"
at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino,
in the Main Ballroom, date TBA,
with
MC, 20 DA R TIST
and featuring the creative genius musical talent of
PAINTED JEZEBEL
and
MERCY CHILD!!
Show includes 4 course dinner, hor dourves, and
3-hour open-bar!!
For further information please contact
(954) 494-2661.
Everyone had a Great time at the 2nd monthly Riverwalk Sunday Arts with GoRiverwalk Magazine, Artserve, Youth of Nations, Artist Dino Max, Robynn Jennings, DJ JJ Contramus, Jess Cain, Off Orbit, & Painted Jezebel!!
Check out some pics from the event at:
2nd Riverwalk Sunday Arts (23 photos)
The New Youth of Nations (Y.O.N.) House of Arts is an arts gallery/live entertainment venue/classes and rehearsal space, which opened on January 19th. As of the 19th, the Y.O.N. House of Arts has band, dance, & theater rehearsal space available 24/7. The Y.O.N. House is also open to provide private and group art, theater, & music classes for all mediums and instruments, and for all ages. Also, Wed & Thurs are teenspace days/nights whereby teens can drop-in to to the Y.O.N. house to work on creative projects of their choice. Stay tuned too for the announcement of the all-ages daytime exhibit at the Y.O.N. House's "Over Y.O.N.der" live art and music show featuring original reggae music by Felix the Catt!!!
Call (954) 494-2661 for more info.
MORE NEWS HEADLINES!!!
The All New Y.O.N.
Visionary House of Arts
is hosting
Shoe Painting Parties and have original painted heels for sale every Tuesday and Sunday from noon til 2:00 pm!! Bring your own heels, paint one of ours, or just browse or shop for one of our original ready-to-strut designs!! We will be also be serving complimentary high noon tea and finger sandwiches!!
For more info
Call (954) 494-2661
See you there!!
Youth of Nations is now offering exciting new workshops in all art mediums!!!!! Workshops are provided Mon & Tues, from 4 - 5pm at the House of Arts and by appointment at ArtServe. For more info call (954) 494-2661.
Youth of Nations also offers private and group art, music, & theater classes on an income-contingent sliding scale fee basis, at both the
Visionary House of Arts
and at ArtServe, in order to help make the arts accessible to all!! For further information or to schedule a class, please call
(954) 494-2661.
Youth of Nations would like to thank the Broward County Fair and everyone who partcipated in those 11 Exciting, Overwhelming, Action-packed, Fun-filled, Amazing, & Non-stop days and nights, at the Youth of Nations Artists' Tent!! What an experience it was!! Many, many thousands of people saw professional visual art for the first time displayed at the Brwoard County Fair!! Many local performing artists came out to the Fair to showcase their music, dance, theater performances, modeling, fashion design, & spoken word talent at the Youth of Nations stage and for Youth of Nations on the mainstage, whereby only national touring acts had performed at the Fair in previous years. Although, we encountered issues that had to be overcome along the way, we did it!!! Numerous major media networks came to visit the Youth of Nations Artists' Tent and all were amazed at the great talent present in our local South Florida Community. To all the visual artists, musicians, actors, dancers, models, and fashion designers, and let us not forget the mermaids too, who showcased in the Youth of Nations Artists' Tent and represented Youth of Nations on the Main Stage, including our own key person, Evana Marie who emceed the Fair's grand finale Battle of the Bands event, Many, many thanks and Much Love & Peace to all of you!!!!
You All ROCK!!! :-) ♥
Youth of Nations would like to thank all of the thousands of guests who came to visit us at the Day of the Dead Celebration in FAT Art Village on Nov. 2nd! Our bands, solo artists, stage performers, and visual artists were amazing and they made sure all of our guests were equally amazed!!!!!
Check-out some of the great photos from the event by clicking on the link below:
MERCY CHILD Rocked the House at the NoBe Art Walk on Oct. 6th
Check out this link to hear
MERCY CHILD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Many Thanks to All who came to Art On-the-Edge at the FAT Art Village Art Walk on Sept. 29th!!!!!! We all had a great time with many great Artists!!!!!! Come join Youth of Nations for the next FAT Art Village Art Walk on Oct. 27th for a preview of the Day od the Dead Celebration!!!!!!!!!!
Youth of Nations is proud to announce that Glory at Dusk ROCKED the BEACH on Sept. 8th at Heritage Park and won free recording time at Critical Recordings and a Sam Ash gift card!!!!!!!!!!! Way to go Glory at Dusk!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Glory at Dusk will be performing again in the next Battle of the Bands for the benefit of the Love Artist's Magic Toy Drive!!!!!!!!!
Youth of Nations Project for the Arts is excited about the launch of its new record label, Youth of Nations Records, now featuring Mercy Child and No Turning Back, the young mystery bands with a story to tell!!! No Turning Back has just recorded their 1st and soon-to-be released Cd single, "Take a Little Time." Listen on soundcloud, just copy and paste link below!
UPCOMING EVENTS!
Youth of Nations: Project for the Arts is hosting several events in the next several weeks including:
- Youth of Nations is still hard at work at their new Art Gallery and Live Music and Performing Arts Venue, on Ave of the Arts, The Visionary House of Arts!!
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- Youth of Nations at the HARD ROCK Hotel and Casino!! Youth of Nations is proud to be co-hosting this very special event "SEE ME, THE CREATIVE GENIUS" at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, in the Main Ballroom, on TBA, from 7:00 pm - midnight, with MC--20 DA R TIST, PAINTED JEZEBEL, & MERCY CHILD!!! Show includes 4-course dinner, hor dourves, & 3-hour all-you-can-drink open bar!!
- Youth of Nations is collaborating with Power Staion Recording Studio and live music and art venues to host a series of unique open mic and arts showcase events as we continue to build an arts & entertainment bridge between South Florida, New York City, & Toronto, in order to promote the Music is My (only) Drug Movement!!! Many thanks to our NYC sponsors for helping to make it happen!!!
PROGRAM UPDATES
Youth of Nations has recently launched its new record label and book publication subsidiary, Youth of Nations Records and Publishing!! and is calling upon Music Artists and Writers to send works for review!! Looking especially for poetry compilation for publication!!! Youth of Nations is committed to providing free-of-charge services to local and at-risk emerging artists <3
Youth of Nations is happy to announce that sign language classes for all ages will be offered at the Youth of Nations' new Arts Center. For further information and scheduling, please contact Youth of Nations' Director, Pamela Nolan at
(954) 494-2661.
Youth of Nations would like to thank all those who attended the Blue Martini night, which was designed to provide information on all offered arts programs to benefit at-risk and hearing-loss youth ♥ The evening served as a great opportunity to come out for a night of fun and networking with some of South Florida's most innovative and emerging artists, as well as nonprofit and community representatives.
RedEye Recap
Youth of Nations: Project for the Arts artists, friends, fans, and family all had a GREAT time at RedEye at ArtServe!!!! Thank you ArtServe! It was fantastic to see so many people attend in support of talented, innovative, and emerging local South Florida artists!!!
Youth of Nations: Project for the Arts was proud to sponsor another on-the-edge show to support at-risk, deaf, and hard-of-hearing youth, the Art On-the-Edge Show, held at FAT Art Village, showcased the works of artists:
Rafael Vazquez, Lori Pratico, Xavier Cortes, Alonso Brito, Hugh Lewinson, Hugo Hernandez, Akim Graff
Marcus Blake, Prince Emmanuel Aderele, and Others!!
...and featured a Special Performance Presentation by Jose Ramirez!!!
and a sneak peak at his debut film, "Five Faces," produced by Damian Rojo!
...and Book Signing by Author CJ Love!!
...and and jewelry display by Robynn Jennings!!
Space Available at Youth of Nations' Headquarters!
Youth of Nations' Headquarters is open to the public Monday-Saturday from 10:00am until 10:00pm and 24/7 by appointment. Youth of Nations' Headquarters also offers free and low-cost conference and peformance rehearsal space to artists and non-profits on a 24/7 basis by reservation. For further info please call (954) 494-2661 or email youthofnationsartproject@live.com. :-)
Film Presentation at World and Eye
Youth of Nations: Project of the Arts was proud to present Jose Ramirez and his film "Five Faces," produced by Damian Rojo, at the World and Eye Arts Center Film Presentation, which showcased a creative and eclectic variety of short films produced by talented and emerging local film artists and producers. Much thanks for the success of the event goes to renowned mime artist Randy Hendler who curated and hosted the event!!
World and Eye Arts Center is located at 109 NW 5th st. Fort Lauderdale, FL. 33301.
Youth of Nations Project of the Arts Inc.is happy to announce its new outreach arts program:
ArtMOVES!!
Youth of Nations: ArtMOVES is a program designed to bring Youth of Nations’ Arts Projects to your group. Whether you are: a private institution (child or adult daycare or residential facility), a public or private school (grades K-12), a youth or adult club or recreational group, or an organization serving exceptional needs groups, we can present a tailored program of cultural enrichment through any and all art mediums. We realize that it may not be feasible for many groups to make a trip to our arts studios or to museums, so we can bring the ARTS to you!!
Youth of Nations: Project for the Arts
was Proud to Present
RAW Miami Crew
at the
Broward County Fair
on November 22nd, 2012
Special Thanks and International Updates!!
Youth of Nations: Project for the Arts
was proud to sponsor the talented art works of Dennis Britt (Alonso Brito) and the creative, original jewelry designs of Kenzie Wenger at ArtServe's Great American Beach Party, which was held on May 26th at Fort Lauderdale Beach!! It was a beautiful day and Everyone had a Great time enjoying the Beach...fun 'n the sun and Good Art 'n Soul Vibe!! Thank you Dennis, Kenzie, and Rafael for your participation <3 :-)))
ALSO!!
In following last summer arts tour of the Toronto and Niagara Region,
Youth of Nations: Project for the Arts
is continuing to host a series of arts' shows at various venues in and around South Florida, which further bring together a collaboration of South Florida and Southern Ontario creative talent, to include Native North American and Eco-Art Exhibitions!!!
And...!!!
Youth of Nations: Project for the Arts
is continuing its international tour of Toronto and Canada's Niagara Region to further introduce some of South Florida's emerging artistic talent to the Southern Ontario area and to collaborate and unite the progressive art and music scenes happening in both the Southern Ontario Region and in South Florida!!!
Stay Tuned for more News on this EXCITING Project!!!
Youth of Nations: Project for the Arts
would further like to thank everyone who participated and attended the
THE SOUTH FLORIDA ARTISTS' EXHIBITION 2012
Sponsored by Youth of Nations Project for the Arts
on April 21st, at the ArtServe Auditorium and Gallery!!!
Everyone had a great time and a new creative concept was introduced which provides exposure of the arts to those most affected by cuts in educational funding for art and music programs.
