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View this email in your browser GET READY FOR THE ULTIMATE HOLIDAY AUCTION + PRINT SALE! Winter SOLSTICE 2020 is going to be a fully-virtual affair, featuring a weeklong auction for a chance to win unique, Covid-safe "Ultimate Holiday" experiences, as well as a Print Sale of works by over two dozen OA mentors and mentees. End 2020 on a positive note with these fun and memorable gifts! Proceeds will directly support OA's work in the coming year. Quantities are limited, so be sure to start your bidding early and snag a print in time to give as a gift (or as a treat for yourself!). Check out a preview now of the items and prints that will be available; the site goes live Monday, December 14 at 12 pm: https://event.gives/wintersolstice.  PROGRAMS NEWS Production Careers Program with A.C.E Fall 2020: Virtual after-school program with Armstrong High School Each week this fall, Armstrong students had the opportunity to meet virtually with creative professionals in the film and TV industry through our Production Careers program. Students were able to go behind the scenes with each week's guests to learn about their fields and how they got their start in the industry. Our talented guest speakers have included Key Hairstylist Nikki Tucker, Emmy Award-winning Costume Designer Amy Harrell, Independent Costume Designer Nia Banks, Key Rigging Grip Kenny Morton, Andy Edmunds Director of the VA Film Office, Senior Producer Sly Tucker of Tilt Creative Studios, Independent Filmmaker Jerome “Sho Flacco” Berry and our own Chip Jackson of the FAMM project! Each week, our guests provided our participants with a better understanding of what it takes to succeed in creative industries, inspiring our teens to explore what motivates them!  Introducing Chip Jackson  OA's new Director of Workforce Innovation  Tristan “Chip" Jackson is a nationally-recognized photographer, videographer, program director, and promoter from Newport News, VA. In 2006, Chip and his friends founded No Days Off, a video production team. In 2016, Chip co-founded a workshop-style program FAMM (Future Actors & Media Makers) designed to teach local young people usable trades and skill sets while encouraging and helping them develop their unique creative voices and perspectives through film and photography. As OA's Director of Workforce Innovation, Chip is conceptualizing and implementing an expanded workforce development in creative industries program for high-school students and recent graduates. Chip is also overseeing the integration of FAMM (now Future Artists & Media Makers) into OA’s fold. 3511 P STREET The construction at our future (and original) home at 3511 P Street is coming along and we are excited to see the progress. We installed temporary outlets on the outside of the building to better serve our community. Window restoration and framing of the new ADA bathrooms are underway. We anticipate our plumbing, electrical, and HVAC to be halfway done by the new year! DONATE Every bit you give helps us bring inspiring and experiential learning programs to our community. Thank you! Copyright © 2019 OAKWOOD ARTS, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: 2216 E Broad St, Richmond VA, 23223 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

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