LOS ANGELES, In recognition of May serving as
National Foster Care Awareness Month, the National Court Appointed Special
Advocates (CASA) Association , CASA of Los Angeles and the Guardian Ad Litem
program of Miami recently hosted an art exhibition and live auction in Los
Angeles and Miami that benefited the young artists directly.
The displayed artwork was painted by local area foster children to help
build their self-esteem. "The Club was founded by
plein air painters, many of whom created small scaled paintings on location
to capture the mood or lighting of a particular scene, only to recreate the
images in larger formats in their studios," he added.californiaartclub.

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Prior to the April museum exhibition, the miniatures will be displayed at
Southern California venues to give art lovers a glimpse of the artwork that
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CASA works with state and local volunteer programs to promote and support
quality volunteer advocacy to help assure each child a safe, permanent,
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For the first time in the history of the
California Art Club's Annual Gold Medal Exhibition, the fine art
organization will present a collection of miniature paintings as part of
its much anticipated showcase of contemporary-traditional artwork.

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All Kentucky Artists Eligible for a Free Computer and Exceptionally Low-Cost Computer Courses

Attendees will receive a free Internet ready, multi-media
computer with free Internet access.
According to Cheryl Stone, Executive Director for EKU's Center for
Economic Development , Entrepreneurship and Technology, "These classes will
enhance artists' understanding of the role , benefit and application of
technology that is so crucial to small arts businesses and arts
organizations . Learn more about CASA by visiting http://www.

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Interested artists should respond
immediately by registering online at http://www.
"I think we have reached a point in time where artists that expect to make
a livelihood from their work and arts organizations that expect to survive
have to become computer literate," says Arts Council Executive Director Lori
Meadows. There are currently over
500,000 abused and neglected children living in the United States under the
Court's jurisdiction; in areas with high Hispanic populations like Los Angeles
and Miami, more than 43% are Hispanic.

For more information on the Gold Medal Exhibition and the traveling
exhibition of miniature paintings , contact the California Art Club at (626)
583-9009 or visit www.

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"Hopefully, this pilot project will help artists and arts
organizations become more competitive in the marketplace. Course cost is $50 .
Renowned muralist Judy Baca helped local area foster children create their
own "masterpiece " using mixed media, including acrylic paint and oil pastels.

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According to Jim Clune, chief communications officer for National CASA
Association, the art project was an effort to give these children a positive
outlet to express themselves while raising awareness about the need to recruit
bilingual volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused and
neglected children living in Los Angeles.

PRESS RELEASE California Art Club to Showcase Collection of Miniature Paintings During 95th Annual Gold Medal Juried Exhibition

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The 80 miniatures, each no larger than 9" x 12," will complement the 109
paintings and 16 sculptures selected by a panel of museum scholars for
inclusion in the 95th Annual Gold Medal Juried Exhibition, which will take
place at the Pasadena Museum of California Art from April 2 to 23., is to promote traditional fine arts in
the fields of painting, drawing and sculpture, to produce and promote art
exhibits that foster understanding and interpretation of traditional art
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Those with little or no computer experience can attend Personal Computer
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Kentucky University's Center for Economic Development, Entrepreneurship and
Technology (CEDET) and McConnell Technology and Training Center (MTTC), funded
with state tax dollars and Challenge America funds from the National Endowment
for the Arts, which believe that a great nation deserves great art.

CONTACT: Cheryl Stone , CEDET (859) 622-2334
INFO@ARTISTCOMPUTERTRAINING. These two companies, along
with Majestic Realty Foundation, are Presenting Sponsors of this year's
Gold Medal Exhibition.

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, Through funding from the National
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Council, free multi-media computers and low-cost professional computer
training is available to any Kentucky visual, performing or literary artist
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"Showcasing miniature paintings at our Gold Medal Exhibition allows us to
pay homage to an important element of the California Art Club's history,"
said artist Peter Adams, the Club's president.

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Art Exhibition and Auction Benefits Former and Current Foster Care Children and Calls to Action the Need for CASA/GAL Bilingual Volunteers

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Baca, a Los Angeles Mexican-American artist is the founder of the Social and
Public Art and Resource Center (SPARC) -- an arts center that produces ,
preserves and conducts educational programs about community-based public art
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"Kids in foster care, more so than other children, have a lot inside of
them and they need an outlet for these strong emotions," reveals Baca. Through February 10, the paintings can be viewed at
Pacific Palms Conference Resort in Industry Hills.

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About the National CASA Association
The National CASA Association is a non-profit organization that provides
training, technical assistance, research, media and public awareness services
to over 930 programs nationwide known by several names including CASA and GAL.

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designed to improve artists' marketing, bookkeeping and access to arts
resources, are taking place in Lexington, Pikeville and Paducah through
May 26.T. During March 7 to 27,
the works will be on display at the Santa Ana and La Jolla offices of First
American Corporation and First American Trust.

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web, materials-sourcing, exploring new performance and gallery opportunities.org), established in 1909 by
early California Impressionists or plein air painters, is recognized as one
of the oldest, largest and most active leading professional art
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Mary Joe Quinn of John Quinn Watercolors recently attended a full-day
Quick Books class and commented, "What a wonderful opportunity . The children's artwork is an expression of hope and
sends a strong message to our community to help foster care children.