JCC Maccabi ArtsFest being held in New Orleans August 2-7, 2009
New Orleans has been named as a host city of the JCC Maccabi Artsfest for 2009. The festival will be held August 2-7, 2009. Potential teen participants should contact their local JCC. Individuals living in or planning to visit the New Orleans area during the ArtsFest who are interested in volunteering should contact the New Orleans JCC ArtsFest Volunteer Office at VolunteerArtsFest@nojcc.org
The festival is geared towards teens in junior and senior high school, and “is designed to inspire Jewish teens through a dynamic combination of workshop, performance, exhibition, recognition of excellence, community service, social activities, and fun. Teens develop their individuality through the medium of artistic expression while strengthening their bonds to their Jewish heritage, community and Israel.”
Activities include visual art, drama, music, photography, dance and poetry.
- The JCC Maccabi ArtsFest in Minneapolis, summer 2008.
Visit the national JCC Maccabi
ArtsFest website to find out more about the program and how to enroll, here.
The New Orleans JCC also has a website dedicated to the ArtsFest. Visit it here to find out about volunteer opportunities.
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