ICAF salutes you - Thank You to All

ChildArt, July-Sept, 2003

Major Sponsors and Supporters

Qatar Foundation

Qatar Foundation is a private, non-profit organization founded in 1995 on the personal initiative of His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa al-Thani, the Emir of Qatar. Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al Misnad, Consort of His Highness, serves as the Chairperson of the Qatar Foundation and personally guides the organization's objectives and programs. The Qatar Foundation has envisioned Education City, a center of educational excellence in the region, where international scholars from prestigious universities share research and educate students in fields of critical importance to the GCC region.

Learn about the Education City in Doha, Qatar and the Innovations in Education--The Arts and Science Partnership symposium that the Qatar Foundation and ICAF will host in Doha on October 19-20, 2003. Visit for more information.

Children's Arts and Literature Festival, Kingdom of Bahrain

An important and unique initiative for children by H.H. Shaikha Hala Bint Daij Al-Khalifa, Spouse of the Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Bahrain. Shaikha Hala inaugurated the festival, themed "For a better Future", in 2002, and plans an annual international event every year.

George Rodrigue

George Rodrigue: renowned artist, and creator of the Blue Dog Series known by collectors around the world. Rodrigue is a featured artist of the 2003 International ChildArt Festival, and has created an original silkscreen in support of the Festival. Titled "Honesty', it features a collage of artwork by children from around the world.

Congressional Arts Caucus

The Congressional Arts Caucus is a group of more than 150 members of Congress who find ways for the federal government to help artists throughout the country. Representative Louise Slaughter of New York and Representative Christopher Shays of Connecticut are the co-chairs of the group.

Commission on the Arts and Humanities

Since 1968, the District of Columbia Commission on the Arts and Humanities (DCCAH) has developed and promoted local artists, organizations, and activities as part of its mission to enrich the quality of life of the people of Washington. In partnership with the community, DCCAH promotes excellence in the arts by initiating and supporting programs, activities, and policies that inspire, nurture, and reflect the multi-ethnic character and cultural diversity of the District.

Exhibitors

US Army Space and Missile Defense Command

The U. S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (USASMDC) Army Family Action Plan engages youth in creative art projects, recognizing the importance of the arts in building self-esteem and nurturing creativity.

National Science Center, Augusta, Georgia

Major Donors

Honda

In-Kind Donors

All Nippon Airways

Classic Medallics Inc

Crayola

Epson

Konica

Pebeo

Staples

Trizec

Media Partners

Canal Futura

DC Pages

Memphis Media

Moscow Times

WomensCalendar/Womens Radio

Participating Organizations and Individuals

ASL Storytelling; Staten Island, NY, US

Bunny Hull, Singer; Beverly Hills, CA, US

Capital Children's Museum; Washington, DC, US

Center for Community Leadership; Bethesda, MD, US

Ceylon; Woodbridge, VA, US

Children's Peace Programs; Washington, DC, US

Colombo Childrens' Book Society--a UNESCO Project; Colombo, Sri Lanka

Crisman Sisters; Idaho Springs, CO, US

D.C. Department of Health; Washington, DC, US

Dean Baer, Artist; N J, US

Dr. Martyna Bellesis, Art Educator; Dyer, IN, US

Dr. Lou Everett and Dr. Cynthia Bickley-Green, Art Educators, Eastern Carolina

University; Greenville, NC, US

Earthwatch; Charlottesville, VA, US

Elaine Thomas, Artist; United Kingdom

Feeding Minds Fighting Hunger--Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN;

Rome, Italy

Fundacion Arte al Barrio; Santiago de Call, Colombia

Gale Allen, Art Educator; AL, US

ICEWorm; Sacramento, CA, US

International Peace Institute; Lagos, Nigeria

Jeffrey Robert, the "Crayon Artist"; Denton, TX, US

Judy Ball Johnson, Art Educator; Greenwood, LA, US

Kathy Byers, Musician, Art Educator; Chatham, N J, US

Kids 4 Broadway; Kelseyville, CA, US

Kuwaiti Children's Performance; Kuwait

Maori Arts; New Zealand

National Gallery of Art and Ecology; Washington, DC, US

National Zoo; Washington, DC, US

Pan American Health Organization, Regional Office of the World Health

Organization; Washington, DC, US

Peace Parasols; NC, US

Project Palette; San Antonio, TX, US

Sandy Smith, Art Educator; Gloversville, NY, US

Seminar for Research in Art Education; Reston, VA, US

Sergey, Artist; Russia

Starmight Foundation--"The Difference Music Makes"; Strafford, NH, US

The Peaceweavers; Emmitsburg, MD, US

Vicky Loughran, Art Educator; Guam

World Children's Choir; McLean, VA, US

Wrenn Boulton, Art Educator; Idaho Springs, CO, US

Festival Planning Team

ICAF especially thanks its staff of volunteers and interns--without their hard work and dedication the festival would not have been possible.

Departments

Ashfaq Ishaq       Executive Director
Christal Ogene     2003 Festival Manager
Christian          Miles ICAF Webmaster
Jenny Adams        Manager of Information Systems
JoanneJacobson     Educational Programs Manager
Katty Guerami      Director of Development
Louisette Hunter   Accounting Manager
Marita Starr       Media Coordinator
Michael Shetzer    Director of Corporate Relations
Sonali Roy         Volunteer Coordinator
Tresa Vidayathil   2003 Festival Manager; Educational Programs Manager
Zach Meurrens      Art Director