Seminar To: Enable disABLED Artists & Writers

Academy Of Internationally Enabled Artists
"Using Talent & Faith to Over Come Disabilities"

Seminar To: Enable disABLED Artists & Writers & those who care!

All Are Welcome to Attend Seminar and Retreat

August 5, 6, & 7

RSVP by July 31, 2009 Contact: Carole Esk’ridge, caroleeskridge3@gmail.com or (256)429-8697

St. Bernard’s Abby, 1600 St. Bernard Drive S.E, Cullman, AL 35055
Retreat Center (256)734-3946 www.stbernardabbey.com

Lecture Series:

How To Write For Newspapers & Magazines
Presented by: Amy Welborn, Published Author, will speak on secrets of writing for Magazines and Newspapers.
Aug. 5, 7:00PM - 9:00PM
$25

How To Write For Book Publications
Presented by: Johnnette Benkovic, Hostess of 2 International TV shows & Author, will explain the art of writing books and having them published.
Aug. 6, 9:00AM - 11:00AM
$25

How To On TV & Radio Productions
Presented by: Johnnette Benkovic, Hostess of 2 International TV shows & Author, will explain the art of TV and Radio productions.
Aug. 6, 1:00PM - 3:00PM
$25

How To Present To An Art Gallery
Presented by: Miriam Fowler, Head Curator of Birmingham Museum of Art, will share the correct way to present to an Art Gallery.
Aug. 7, 9:00AM - 11:00AM
$25

How To Of Understanding The Infrastructure of the Alabama Arts System
Presented by: Miriam Fowler, Head Curator of Birmingham Museum of Art, will help us understand the infrastructure of the
Alabama Arts system in conjunction with Alabama’s leading museums and the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Aug. 7, 1:00PM - 3:00PM
$25

Hands On Demonstrations
Presented by: Miriam Fowler, Head Curator of Birmingham Museum of Art, will work with the Artists to give hands on demonstrations & directions.
Aug. 6, 9:00AM - 11:00AM & 1:00PM - 3:00PM and
Aug. 7, 11:15AM - 12:00PM - wrap up of art projects
Free bonus with Lecture Sessions

For All 5 Lecture Sessions $100

All Are Welcome to Attend Seminar and Retreat
$300 Covers full lecture series, room and board at a real Benedictine Monastery. www.stbernardabbey.com Space limited. RSVP by August 1, 2009

Scholarships Available to Seminar
This includes: full lecture series, room and board, travel gas and art supplies.
To qualify you must:
Be an artist or writer
Have a mental disability
Be a member of the Visionary Guild for Mentally Ill Artists
Be 18 years or older
Scholarships given by the AL State Dept. of Mental Health

If you would like to sponsor a scholarship for those with disabilities a gift of $300 is greatly appreciated. This covers: full lecture series, room and board, travel gas and art supplies. Donations must be received by July 30, 2009.

For More Information Please Contact:
Carole Esk’ridge, Foundress of the Visionary Guild for Mentally Ill Artists, caroleeskridge3@gmail.com or (256)429-8697