Embracing Our Differences 2010

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Contents Dear Reader, Embracing Our Differences® is a juried outdoor art exhibition entering its seventh year. Our mission is to use art as a catalyst for creating awareness and promoting, throughout our community, the value of diversity, the benefits of inclusion and the significance of the active rejection of hatred and prejudice. The exhibit will contain 39 billboard-sized artworks, each accompanied by an inspirational quotation. Since 2004, the Embracing Our Differences® exhibit has been viewed by more than 700,000 visitors. Last year, many local students and teachers attended the exhibit – free of charge thanks to our School Bus Program – for a firsthand observation and discussion concerning the importance of diversity in our lives. Due to increased funding, we will be able to increase the number of visiting students by 25 percent; we have also been able to provide educators with more materials for a diversity curriculum. This Herald-Tribune Newspaper-in-Education publication is an essential part of this curriculum. We began this project because hate crimes are such a critical issue in our society and we hoped our message would speak to people. We did not anticipate the overwhelming and positive response that we received from the general public. Nor did we anticipate the profound effect it would have on students 2 EMBRACING OUR DIFFERENCES “Tolerance Like Oil” by Alissa Herman, Ringling College of Art + Design Teacher: Dee Hood Without tolerance the world would be in constant chaos. There would be conflict with everyone’s opinions and cooperation would be impossible. With tolerance, the world is able to work together peacefully for common goals. We can be altogether happier without the constant friction of differences in our beliefs. We can share our beliefs and gain more knowledge of one another objectively, thus creating a mutual understanding of the world and greater cultural awareness. Tolerance is the only way to achieve peace in the world. and the strong interest we would have from educators. This year we received more than 1,900 entries from around the world, and over 500 quotation authors. We invite you to participate in creating a society that is more inclusive for all. Please bring your friends and family members and visit this free exhibition. Tell others about your experience. Thank the educators who have undertaken the field trips and created programs on diversity and inclusivity for your children. Help your children to be the change you wish to see in the world! Michael Shelton, Executive Director Embracing Our Differences® www.embracingourdifferences.org page 3 Embracing Our Differences 2010 page 4 Getting Down with Diversity page 5 How Diverse Are We on the Suncoast? page 6 Basic Human Rights page 7 The Terrifying Extent of Intolerance page 8 & 9 Additional Artwork from the Exhibition page 10 Remembering Darfur page 11 Honoring your Fellow Student page 12 Don’t Judge a Book ... page 13 What Did you Call Me? page 14 Definitions page 15 Bullies Among Us On the cover ... “Rainbow Vision” by Annie Chang, 11th grade, Irvine High School, Irvine, California Teacher: Robin Lux The person in my collage was formed by hand-ripped pieces of magazine paper, in a variety of colors. His rainbow glasses show that he also sees the world in full color – regardless of race. Those who accept others will also be able to discover that our world, down to every single human being, is beautiful. A Herald-Tribune Media Group Newspaper in Education Publication
Embracing Our Differences 2010 When you stand in downtown Sarasota’s Bay Front Island Park, the draft from the water leaving a trail of goose bumps on your arms, you will realize that Embracing Our Differences® is so much more than an art show. It is an opportunity for reflection, meditation and connection with your surroundings. Now in its seventh year, the juried outdoor art exhibition has become a local catalyst for diversity awareness. Its aim: to use visual and literary arts as a forum for tackling the tough issues like global hatred and prejudice, and to teach the community the merits of tolerant thinking. With 39 billboard-sized artworks, each accompanied by an inspiring quote, the exhibit is designed to incite dialogue and evoke emotion in its viewers. Scattered along the waterfront are works of art from people just like you, living in all corners of the world, from Sweden to Venezuela and Australia to Bangladesh. Some of the artists and authors are your next-door neighbors – college and high school students that will soon venture out into the “real world” in hopes of changing it. More than 700,000 visitors have experienced the exhibit since 2004, including 50,000 students and scores of teachers throughout Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties. The School Bus Program has enabled many spectators in grades K-12 to tour the display for free. Last year we received entries from 1,983 artists and 536 quotation authors in 44 countries and 36 states, as well as work from students in 55 different schools. About one-third of the selected pieces came from public and private school students in the tri-county area. “Tarren” by Gregory Prescott, Los Angeles I use my camera like a paintbrush to create beautiful images of the male and female form. With inspiration from Herb Ritts and Andreas Bitesnich, my mission is to diversify the cultural spectrum in fine art photography, with classic and timeless pieces. With my photographs, I hope to expand one’s appreciation of the diversity of beauty. God is the true artist and I am the channel. ( ) “Those who merely look Since its inception, Embracing Our Differences® has evolved from a visiting exhibition entitled, “Coexistence,” produced by the Museum on with their eyes see only the Seam at the Damascus Gate at the entrance to the city of Jerusalem. After a show in Island Park from March 28 to May 2, Embracing Our Differences® will relocate to the campus of North Port High School from May 5 skin color. Those who look with their hearts 3a to 31, allowing residents and students to take part in its programs. This Herald-Tribune Newspaper-in-Education publication is an integral see character.” part of the diversity curriculum. We encourage you to start creating a more open-minded, all-inclusive society. Bring your friends and relatives – Anna Kean, Age 15 to this eye-opening exhibition. Share your experience with others. Thank Lakewood Ranch, Florida your peers and educators for facilitating your journey toward a more humane way of living. As Mahatma Ghandi put it, “Be the change you want to see in the world.” “Peace is not something you wish for. It’s something you make, something you do, something you are, and something you give away.” – Robert Fulghum A Herald-Tribune Media Group Newspaper in Education Publication embracing our differences
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