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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Atlanta, Georgia – 11 February 2011) Despite a very cold and rainy night in Georgia, The Creatives Project (TCP) hosted its inaugural fundraiser “JUNG at HeART” – a play on the phrase “young at heart” – to a crowd of over 300 last Friday evening at King Plow Event Gallery.  The invitation only VIP Reception, sponsored by Ultimat Vodka, gave guests an intimate look at TCP’s newest outreach initiative, The Creative Community Housing Project (CCHP).   A non-profit organization, CCHP will provide housing and financial support to creatives, while pioneering community and social responsibility, and encouraging creativity and growth through the arts and arts education.  “JUNG at HeART” specialty cocktails and bites from Bakeshop were enjoyed to a soundtrack by Mike Zarin and Social Studies.  VIP guests received limited edition prints provided by Colorchrome and were also treated to a brief artist lecture by each of the collaborators, Fahamu Pecou, Bethany Marchman and Neda Abghari. The main event was also well attended with requests for an extended exhibit prompting Neda Abghari to promise guests with another show “sooner than later”.  Several other shows are also in the works to continue CCHP’s fundraising efforts.  “Friday night was a huge step in the right direction,” said Executive Director, Neda.  “We want to keep that momentum going and continue to raise awareness that supports the Atlanta arts community.”  The VIP Reception host committee, including Shana Robbins, Felicia Feaster and Commissioner Ashley D. Bell stayed and mingled as the sounds of DJ Vicki Powell gave way to Salah Ananse; the dancing began and several toasts to the future of The Creative Community Housing Project were made. TCP would like to make a very warm and special thank you to the following members of our crew who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to bring this event to fruition! Wardrobe and prop stylist: Caroline Dieter, event producer: Theo Tyson of Trinity Productions, studio manager: Andrea Dorsey, fiscal sponsor: Sam Marks of The Addo Foundation, host and volunteer coordinators Christian Weaver and Sean McHugh.   WE ARE STILL WORKING TOWARDS OUR 2011 GOAL... we need your help to reach it !!! please visit our campaign and share the link :) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1436490950/the-creatives-project-in-2011 ***all donations are 100% tax deductible *** THANK YOU XOXO TCP & CCHP CONTACT: press@thecreativesproject.org WEBSITES: www.thecreativesproject.org and www.thecchp.org The Creatives Project Begun in Atlanta as a photo-documentary project, The Creatives Project (TCP) is an ongoing series of photographic portraits of artists, musicians, DJ’s and others that seeks to provide insights into the lives and lifestyles of creative individuals. TCP will continue to use its documentary series to bridge gaps of creative community, introduce artists to new audiences; support the community through arts based outreach, and inform the public about the mission and goals of CCHP. The Creative Community Housing Project TCP and CCHP are ultimately dedicated to enabling individuals to fulfill their paths as practicing artists while strengthening the community through arts-based outreach. While putting a "roof over artists' heads," in the form of subsidized housing and an artist-in-residency program, the Project will promote creative camaraderie, provide educational & networking opportunities, and establish an artist mentoring program with at-risk youth. "HELP BUILD THE HOUSE THAT BUILDS HOMES"  APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS WILL BE BEGIN MARCH 01 2011 FOR PARTICIPATION IN ALL FUTURE PROGRAMS http://thecchp.org/submit-your-application/ Click here to check out our Kickstarter Campaign: Since 2007 the big hearts of supporters like you have helped to bring our goals to fruition... With the kind support of individuals like yourself we have transformed our blood, sweat, and tears into The Creatives Project. We will continue building the strong foundation of this organization with your help. Your contributions will have a lasting impact in the year 2011. We’ve established a goal of $10,000 for our Kickstarter campaign, but if we go over this amount (which we hope will happen), it will help us meet even more of our goals. Please learn more about our goals by visiting our kickstarter page.  follow on Twitter | friend on Facebook | share this email :)

Neda Abghari, Fahamu Pecou, Bethany Marchman are JUNG at HeART in Creative Loafing

We sat down with the lovely

Debbie Michaud of Creative Loafing

for a little chat about Friday's Exhibition...THANKS for the press CL!

check it out here: http://clatl.com/atlanta/neda-abghari-fahamu-pecou-bethany-marchman-are-jung-at-heart/Content?oid=2736811

SEE YOU FRIDAY!!! xoxo the TCP team

image credits: photo: Neda Abghari  wardrobe: Caroline Dieter   makeup: Roanna Bales

JUNG at HeART FEB 4th EVENT MAKES 2011's BEST OF CULTURE LIST

  

  

The Creatives Project (TCP) is pleased to announce the inaugural fundraiser for its outreach initiative, The Creative Community Housing Project (CCHP).  A non-profit organization, CCHP will provide housing and financial support to creatives, while pioneering community and social responsibility, and encouraging creativity and growth through the arts and arts education.

The February 4th benefit, entitled "JUNG at HeART" will be the first of many to support CCHP's goals. Featuring the collaboration of revered artists Fahamu Pecou and Bethany Marchman as photographed by Neda Abghari, "JUNG at HeART", a play on the phrase "young at heart," infuses the three artists' exploration of psychological and sociological conditioning as conveyed in the research and writings of psychoanalyst Carl G. Jung.

Marchman's beautiful exploration of the internal child as an adult Jungian archetype compliments and contrasts Pecou's witty critique of adult males: the external child trapped in a second childhood. Using Neda Abghari's camera as a bridge, Bethany Marchman and Fahamu Pecou both interpret and examine various aspects of Jungian Theory. The three artists, through varied approaches and points of view, meet at a crossroads of shared sentiments and bring with them a host of loyal and diverse family, friends and fans.

This exhibition marks the first collaborative effort by these three dynamic and respected artists. Each has developed solid individual reputations through their craft. Their union represents an unprecedented fusion of Atlanta's art community and truly reflects how diverse groups can come together to expand boundaries as well as minds.

Begun in Atlanta as a photo-documentary project, The Creatives Project (TCP)  is an ongoing series of photographic portraits of artists, musicians, DJ’s and others that seeks to provide insights into the lives and lifestyles of creative individuals. TCP will continue to use its documentary series to bridge gaps of creative community, introduce artists to new audiences, support the community through arts based outreach, and inform the public about the mission and goals of CCHP.

  

THE CREATIVES PROJECT PRESENTS:

“JUNG at HeART” A collaboration by Fahamu Pecou, Bethany Marchman and Neda Abghari
for the Debut Benefit of CCHP

4 FEBRUARY 2010 | 9P-1AM

KING PLOW EVENT GALLERY | 887 WEST MARIETTA STREET

***Tickets are $10 and 100% tax deductible through our kickstarter page***

  

PARTNERS:

 

HOST COMMITTEE

Aishah Rashied

Alex Martinez

Angela Karatassos

Anke Schofield

Anthony Scott Walton

Ashley D. Bell 

Deisha Oliver 

Farshid Arshid

Felicia Feaster

Kevin Cole 

Meta Moise Issa

Mo Akbar

Shana Robbins

Stefán Kjartansson

Tamara Kimble

Tessa Horehled

TCP AMBASSADORS

Bethany Marchman
Caryn Grossman
Cha Cha Jones
Charlie Owens
Christian Weaver
Dres Tha Beatnik
Fahamu Pecou
Kai Alce
Kemit
Mike Zarin
Neda Abghari
P Seth Thompson
Salah Ananse
Samuel Tovarisch Parker
Steven Dixey
Social Studies
TINDEL
Vicki Powell

COMMUNITY NETWORK

ARMCHAIR MEDIA
BANG ARTS
BEEP BEEP
BURNAWAY
DRIVE A FASTER CAR
KIBBEE GALLERY
MINT
PONCE CRUSH
YOUNGBLOOD GALLERY