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Top 10 facts about JCC Maccabi ArtsFest

ArtsFest is...

1. An arts program designed for creative Jewish teens from North America and around the world entering grades 8-12.

2. Taking place at the Sabes JCC in Minneapolis, Minnesota  from August 17-August 22, 2008.

3. A program for teens interested in various art forms. We offer art specialties like acting, creative writing, dance, digital media, film, jazz/world music, multi-media art, musical theater, rock/pop bands, vocal music and more! (See full list in left-hand column.)

4. A program where teens come as part of a delegation from their local JCC but participate and collaborate with artists from all over the world in the art specialty of their choice. (See choices in blue column.)

5. A great way to learn and grow with the help of an artist in residence who is a master in his or her field.

6. A Jewish experience which includes Jewish programming, a social action project and Israel infusion as well as fun social events and home hospitality.

7. Not a competition but teens are required to meet certain requirements to participate.  Teens work together with their artist in residence and the other teens in their specialty to create art for the collaborative final performance and gallery.

8. Open to everyone for the final performance on Thursday evening but closed to the public during the week while the teens participate in their art specialty workshops.

9. On the web: www.jccmaccabiartsfest.org.

10. Where you can spend 5 days this summer if you contact your delegation head:  MaryLouise Gladstone, 914-366-7898, ext. 138