LETTERS TO FERMATA
CULTURAL
From Ints Dalderis, Minister of Culture, Republic of Latvia
February 15, 2010 Riga, Latvia
“The exhibition held by the Fermata Arts Foundation in cooperation with Mara Muizniece Riga Art School in the framework of the project “Ideal House” was really a remarkable international event for Latvia. It witnessed the readiness of youth from various countries to share the values important to them.”
“I am pleased to note that also the creative works of Latvian young students from Mara Muizniece Riga Art School side by side with Bulgarian, Italian, Kazakh and Ukrainian expresses the vision of young artists about the house of future, thinking together about the better world that in time will be.”
DIPLOMATIC
From Raul Chilachava, Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of Latvia
December 21, 2009
“It is with great interest and pleasure I got acquainted with the activities of Fermata Arts Foundation, aimed at development of inter-cultural dialogue, involving young people to creative projects and developing ideas on making our common house–planet Earth–a better place. I am deeply grateful for the interest in Ukraine, its architecture and history. I would also like to praise the charity work of the Foundation, involving children in the Fermata Arts Foundation projects.”
MAYORAL
From E. Denise Simmons, Mayor, City of Cambridge, Massachusetts
December 1, 2009
“The City of Cambridge is honored to have hosted this important art collaboration and to have worked with the Fermata Arts Foundation on helping to build a roof over the world, and we encourage teachers all over the world to join with us in finding new ways to teach our youth, by direct communication, between schools and non-profit organizations, without direct government involvement in order to popularize creativity with children and youth with the aim to develop an understanding of their own place in the world, their country and the family cultural process”
DIPLOMATIC
From Andrejs Pildegovics, Latvian Ambassador to the United States, Washington, D.C.
June 12, 2009
“I am very proud indeed that the artwork of a significant number of young artists from the Mara Muižniece Arts School in Latvia has been selected for this unique exhibition, and that you have made it possible for individuals of all walks of life and of various backgrounds to view this exhibition. The future if Latvia is in the hands of these talented young people, and their vision of our “Ideal House” represents their expectations for Latvia’s future.”
CONGRESSIONAL
From Sen. Joseph Lieberman
August 4, 2009
“The international Exhibition has given the citizens of participating countries the opportunity to overcome the vast distances and language barriers that exist between them and forge a connection through artistic expression”
CONGRESSIONAL
From U.S. Rep. Christopher Murphy
July 21, 2009
“I think it is very encouraging that so many students from all over the world took part in this exhibition. I admire your organization’s mission to promote and encourage true intellectual dialogue between countries, through which the representatives of different countries can discover shared values and spiritual commonality. This month long exhibition helped bring together students and adults from entirely different backgrounds to share their appreciation for art.”
CONGRESSIONAL
From U.S. Sen. Christopher Dodd
July 17, 2009
“I applaud the efforts of the Fermata Arts Foundation as well as the students and teachers involved in the International Exhibit. The hard work everyone put into setting up this event helped create a wonderful exhibit with displayed the talents of each country’s artists”
CULTURAL
From Prof. E. V. Knyazev
Rector, Shchukin Theatrical Institute, People’s Artist of the R.F.
June 26, 2009
“This international exhibition connected talented children from six countries around the subject of home, family, and fireplace. We thank you for interesting vision of everlasting values that have no borders”
CULTURAL
From S. Kurbanov, Laureate of the Rudaki State award and Peoples’ Artist of Tajikistan
June 22, 2009
“We are sure that your activity will to help citizens of different states face the challenges of the new world because your noble aims are contribute to sustainable peace in the world by encouraging a better understanding of the own and different cultures, integration of post-soviet countries in the world cultural community.”
DIPLOMATIC
From Erlan Idrissov, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the United States, Washington, D.C.
June 17, 2009
“I highly appreciate your interest in Kazakhstan and your active support of building cultural bridges between Kazakhstan and the United States. Although, our countries are separated by thousands of miles, your noble work and efforts help bring our nations closer.”
DIPLOMATIC
From Latchezar Petkov, Ambassador of the Republic of Bulgaria to the United States,Washington, D.C.
June 10, 2009
“I am impressed by the Fermata Arts Foundation mission to promote the preservation of peace through mutual respect, understanding and cooperation. That is exactly what the diplomatic work is ultimately aiming at. The means of achieving that goal may be different, but dialogue is certainly one of the ways to bring nations closer to one another and thus contribute to building a more peaceful and stable world. I am convinced that an exhibition, of this kind and scale serves exactly that purpose.”
DIPLOMATIC
From a United States Department of State letter, to Fermata Arts Foundation
May 27, 2009
“We applaud you for your recent cultural and educational outreach efforts and your collaboration with Kharkov Universities, specialized schools, and Ukrainian artists. Your contribution to the relationship between the United States and other countries is invaluable to establishing a more peaceful and stable world.”
GUBERNATORIAL
From the Office of Governor Schwarzenegger
May 19, 2009
“The Governor is committed to community service and to policies which enrich our communities. He believes that public service is the most gratifying activity that anyone can pursue and wishes you great success…”
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Join us for the art workshop at the Beekley Community Library in New Hartford, CT on May 23, 2024 @ 4pm
April 25, 2024
Many Thanks to the Northwest CT Community Foundation for their support!
April 5, 2024
Art Workshop for 3rd-5th graders at the Chicopee Public Library, Chicopee, MA
February 22, 2024
Join us for the art workshop at the Chicopee Public Library on February 22, 2024 @ 2pm
February 1, 2024
January 09, 2024
to: The Chicopee Cultural Council
Thank you for supporting the arts!
Happy Tatyana’s Day to our Director!
January 25, 2024
Fermata Exhibition Calendar for January 2024:
December 30, 2023
Happy Holidays from the Fermata Arts Foundation!
December 17, 2023
Many Thanks to the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation for their support!
December 15, 2023
Fermata by the numbers: Year 2023
November 26, 2023
Many Thanks to the Connecticut Office of the Arts for their support!
November 16, 2023
Celebrating 15 years!
September 9, 2023
Warm wishes to our director from all of us!
Fermata Arts Foundation Team
July 20, 2023
July 2023 Exhibitions Calendar
17 exhibitions from Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, Moldova, Republic of Georgia and Nagorno Karabakh will travel to the libraries in CT, MA, NH and VT
17 exhibitions of children’s drawings from 8 countries will visit libraries in
- New Britain & Winsted in CT
- Lynn, Southwick & Sheffield in MA
- Colebrook, Conway, Claremont, Keene, Fitzwilliam, Richmond in NH
- Sharon, Willamstown, Swanton, Wiliston, Montpelier, Windsor in VT
Letter of Good Standing from Office of the Arkansas Secretary of State
June 16, 2023
Certificate of Solicitation
May 24, 2023
Certificate of Solicitation from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General has been issued to Fermata Arts Foundation
Workshop at New Britain Public Library, New Britain, CT
May 18, 2023
Video Link: “Let’s Build a Roof over the World” WORKSHOP (Moldova) @ New Britain Library on 05/18/23 – PART I – YouTube
Workshop for 3rd & 4th graders at New Britain Public Library, New Britain, CT
April 22, 2023
JOIN US for an art exchange project: at New Britain Public Library on May 18, 2023 @ 3 pm
Many Thanks to the AMERICAN SAVINGS FOUNDATION for their support to our organization!
Fermata Arts Foundation 2022 STATISTICS
April 20, 2023
TOTAL:
Exhibitions: 133
Presentations: 1
Number of exhibitions BY STATE:
NY: 5
CT: 35
MA: 22
NH: 49
VT: 19
By city/town served:
NY: 4 cities/towns served
Huntington, Patchogue (2), Hicksville, Rockville
CT: 14 town served
Newtown (library) 3, Newtown (school); Plainville (3), Bristol (3), Winsted (6), Windsor, New Hartford (4), Terryville (2), East Hartford, Wallingford, Windsor Locks (4), Groton, New Britain), Waterbury (2), Berlin
MA: 13 town served
Gardner, Northborough (5), Sturbridge, Chicopee(2), Bernardston, Oxford (3), South Hadley (3), Wilbraham, Lynn, Holyoke, Southwick, Salem, Leicester
NH: 22 towns served
Seabrook (3), Merrimack (2), Pelham (3), Barrington (2), New Durham (4), Salem, Woodsville (3), Hooksett, Keene (5), Northfield, Richmond (3), Colebrook (3), Claremont (3), Gilford (2), Stratford, Rindge (2), Conway (2), Candia (3), Tamworth, Fitzwilliam (2), Hanover, Northfield
VT: 10 towns served
Northfield (3), Plainfield (2), Rutland, Sharon (3), Montpelier (3), St. Albans (2), Windsor, St. Johnsbury (2), Waterbury, Shelburne
Workshop for 3rd & 4th graders at South Hadley Public Library, South Hadley, MA
March 23, 2023
Video link: “Let’s Build a Roof over the World” WORKSHOP (Lithuania)@South Hadley Library on 03/23/23 – PART I – YouTube
March 20, 2023
JOIN US for an art exchange project:
@ South Hadley Public Library
@ 4pm on Thursday, March 23
https://shadleylib.org
MANY THANKS to Mass Cultural Council for their support to our organization!
Call for Participation!
February 22, 2023
On the occasion of the celebration of the 15th anniversary of the Fermata Arts Foundation
(2008-2023) we are happy to announce a new project “Cosmic Path on Earth through a child’s drawing”. The current situation dictated it.
We have currently started this new project and are looking for new participants.
You have many creative students and it is very important to develop their abilities. It is also very important to show them the opportunities that do exist around them. They will broaden these opportunities through participating in this project.
Your students are invited to participate in the project and draw thematically “Cosmic Path on Earth through a child’s drawing”.
Happy Holidays from the Fermata Arts Foundation!
December 17, 2022
Supporting Arts grant from the Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA)
December 1, 2022
Fermata Arts Foundation Inc. gratefully acknowledge support of the Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) funded through FY2023 Supporting Arts Grant
Fermata welcomes Nikoloz Gvasalia
November 14, 2022
Fermata Arts Foundation welcomes Nikoloz Gvasalia from Tbilisi, Georgia as a volunteer journalist
Fermata Arts Foundation by the numbers
July 26, 2022
Fermata Exhibitions Calendar for May 2022 is now available
April 23, 2022
FAF Calendar for May 2022:
21 exhibitions from Ukraine (4), Moldova (4), Latvia, USA, Kyrgyzstan (2), Nagorno-Karabakh, Republic of Georgia (2), Russia (3), Bulgaria (2), Belarus and Uzbekistan in 5 states (NY, CT, MA, NH, VT)
You are invited!
Fermata welcomes Yelyzaveta Klimova
March 16, 2022
Fermata Arts Foundation welcomes Architect Yelyzaveta Klimova from Kharkiv, Ukraine to the FAF Board of Directors. For more on Yelyzaveta Klimova, see the Board of Directors’ page.
“Lessons from more than a decade of children’s drawing exhibitions”
March 6, 2022
WHAT: Fermata Arts Foundation presentation
WHERE: Cutler Memorial Library, 151 High St, Plainfield, VT
WHEN: 03/12/2022 @ 11AM
HOW: Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84019601804…
Meeting ID: 840 1960 1804
Passcode: 708617
PRESENTER: Sean Cummings, Fermata Arts Foundation Director
DESCRIPTION: Coinciding with the Fermata Arts Foundation exhibition, “The Peace in the World” from Ukraine currently at the Cutler Memorial Library, Sean Cummings will present lessons learned about the importance of children’s artwork to artmaking in general, and also some historical perspectives from artists; past and present.
FAF Annual Board of Directors Meeting
will take place on February 12, 2022 @ 11am EST (USA)
Fermata Arts Foundation by the numbers in 2021
January 7, 2022
73 exhibitions of children’s drawings from Belarus, Uzbekistan, Russia (4), Bulgaria (2), Ukraine (6), Nagorno Karabakh (2), Italy, Estonia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan (3), Republic of Georgia (2), Latvia (2), Tajikistan, Armenia, Lithuania were organized in the public libraries in 5 states:
- New York (8) – Valley Stream (2), Hicksville (2), Patchogue, Levittown, Rockville Centre, Commack
- Connecticut (18) – New Hartford (3), Winsted (5), East Hartford, Newtown, Plainville, Waterbury (2), Bristol (2), New Britain, Windsor, Bristol
- Massachusetts (8) – Northborough (4), Oxford (3), South Hadley
- New Hampshire (34) – Candia (4), Richmond (3), Meredith, Gilford (4), Seabrook (4), Rindge (3), Francestown, Pelham, Conway (2), Marlborough, Northfield (2), Keene, Claremont, Hanover, Berlin, Madbury, New Durham, Woodsville, Barrington, Salem, Merrimack
- Vermont (5) – Royalton, Sharon, Northfield, Waterbury, Montpelier
Many thanks to the Connecticut Humanities
December 25, 2021
Support has been provided to Fermata Arts Foundation from CT Humanities (CTH), with funding provided by the Connecticut State Department of Economic and Community Development / Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) from the Connecticut State Legislature.
Happy Holidays from the Fermata Arts Foundation
December 24, 2021
Supporting Arts grant from the Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA)
October 18, 2021
Fermata Arts Foundation Inc. gratefully acknowledge support of the Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) funded through FY2022 Supporting Arts Grant
Plainville Public Library in Plainville, Conn. welcomes our exhibition from Nagorno Karabakh
October 4, 2021
Exhibitions Calendar October 2021 is now available
Kharkiv, Ukraine @ Levittown, NY
September 1, 2021
Exhibitions Calendar June 2021 is now available
East Hartford Public Library in East Hartford, Conn. welcomes “The Peace in the World” exhibit from Pärnu, Estonia
April 2021
“Join Head of Reference & Cultural Assets Manager Jason Pannone for a virtual traveling exhibit of children’s art from Estonia. The exhibit is currently touring the US through the Fermata Arts Foundation.”
FAF Annual Board of Directors Meeting
will take place on February 13, 2021 @ 11am EST (USA)
FAF has been awarded a
Connecticut Arts Endowment grant from the Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA)
February, 10, 2021
Fermata Arts Foundation Inc. gratefully acknowledge support of the Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) funded through Connecticut Arts Endowment grant
Happy New Year from Fermata Arts Foundation
Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to the USA welcomes Fermata’s project “The Peace in the World”
November 13, 2020
Grant Support from Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA)
October 17, 2020
Fermata Arts Foundation Inc. gratefully acknowledge support of the Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) funded through Grant FY21-SAP-00070.
October 2020 Calendar for children’s exhibitions is now available
Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to the USA welcomes Fermata’s activities in South Hadley, MA
March 6, 2020
AVON, CONN
March 2020 Calendar for children’s exhibitions
Fermata Arts Foundation Celebrating 10 years
February 11, 2018
BOSTON, MASS.
In 2018, Fermata Arts Foundation celebrates its 10th Anniversary since our 2008 founding. The News Release attached details FAF’s progress in the last 10 years. Click here to see the News Release “FAF By the Numbers”.
“Peace in the World” Exhibition Traveling in 2018
January 1, 2018
BOSTON, MASS.
Fermata’s exhibition with artworks from Estonia is travelling from January 2018 to January 2019. It is currently at libraries in New Hampshire. See the attachment below for more information about the exhibition and the exhibition schedule. Click here to see the Exhibition Catalogue.
“I Love My Kyrgyzstan” Exhibition on Display in Southington, CT
June 30, 2016
BOSTON, MASS.
Fermata’s exhibition “I love my Kyrgyzstan” will be on display in the Southington Public Library for the month of July. see the exhibition poster:
“Art Design of Georgian Forms” to show in San Antonio
June 28, 2016
BOSTON, MASS.
Fermata Arts Foundation’s exhibition “Art Design of Georgian Forms” will be travelling to the San Antonio Public Library in San Antonio, Texas for the month of August.
Fermata Director Recognized by Connecticut Governor
June 28, 2016
BOSTON, MASS.
Fermata Arts Foundation Board member Prof. Igor Klimov has been recognized in and official proclamation by the Governor of Connecticut, Daniel P. Malloy.
Sloviansk Central Library welcomes Ideal House Exhibition
June 28, 2016
BOSTON, MASS.
Sloviansk, in Donbass region, eastern Ukraine, is hosting the Ideal House exhibition at the city’s Central Library. For news of the exhibition opening, please see the following link :
http://vchasnoua.com/donbass/34801-desantniki-peredali-detyam-slavyanska-risunki-iz-11-stran-mira
International exhibition of children’s drawings” Ideal House ” in Kharkiv, Ukraine
January 31, 2016
GALLERY:
http://school50.edu.kh.ua/1osvitnij_okrug_zorezlet/fermata_arts_foundation/
Ideal House Opening in Kharkiv, Ukraine
January 30, 2016
BOSTON, MASS.
Fermata Arts Foundation celebrates the return of the “Ideal House” children’s art exhibition to Kharkiv, Ukraine. The exhibition is on view in the Kharkiv Oblast Children’s Library.
Fermata Welcomes a New Partner Organization, TASA
October 30, 2015
BOSTON, MASS.
Fermata Arts Foundation welcomes a new partner organization from Republic of Georgia, the Tbilisi Association of Sculptors and Architects (TASA)
Ukraine Exhibition of “Ideal House” To Open in Krivoy Rog
August 21, 2015
BOSTON, MASS.
The “Ideal House” international exhibition of children’s artworks is opening September 2nd, 2015 at 1pm, at the City Children’s Library, 36 Otto Brozovsky Street. This is the second in a series of four exhibitions of Ideal House in Ukraine in 2015-6. Later in the year, the exhibition will travel to Kharkov and Zhytomyr.
“Ideal House” at National Library of Ukraine for Children
April 15, 2015
BOSTON, MASS.
The “Ideal House” exhibition of children’s artworks from around the world is now being exhibited at the National Library of Ukraine for Children The exhibition will be in Ukraine for a year, first at the Children’s library in Kiev, then in Kharkov and Zhytomyr later in the year.
The opening was held on April 15th.
Kyrgyz Exhibition Opens in New Britain
March 1, 2015
BOSTON, MASS.
New Britain Public Library, New Britain CT hosts “I love my Kyrgyzstan” in March 2015 (see attached exhibition travel schedule)
Announcing “I love my Kyrgyzstan” Children’s Art Exhibition Series
February, 2015
BOSTON, MASS.
On the occasion of 24th Anniversary of the establishing of diplomatic relations between Kyrgyz Republic and the U.S. Fermata Arts Foundation and the Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic to the USA and Canada in Washington D.C. are happy to announce a traveling exhibition of children’s drawings “I love my Kyrgyzstan”. It consists of fifty one (51) drawings from The Republican Center of Aesthetic Education for Children “Balajan” in Bishkek Student age: from 4 years old to 17 years old. This exhibition will be traveling around New England states from February of 2015 until February of 2016.
Georgian Art Exhibition opening in Goshen
January, 2015
BOSTON, MASS.
“Art Design of Georgian Forms” in Olive G Pettis Library, Goshen, NH
http://goshenlibrary.org/pb/wp_ccf6f9ae/wp_ccf6f9ae.html
Fermata Welcomes New Partner Organizations
Dec 9, 2014
BOSTON, MASS.
Fermata welcomes two new partner organizations:Art Fund, Tbilisi, Georgia
and
EuroGeorgia-Malta, Sliema, Malta
Exhibition “Art Design of Georgian Forms” from the Republic of Georgia sponsored by the Fermata Arts Foundation is on display in libraries in New Hampshire:
Oct 12, 2014
BOSTON, MASS.
- Conant Library, Winchester: 9/15/14-10/17/14
- Hancock Town Library: 10/18/14-11/14/14
- Barrington Public Library: 11/15/14-12/11/14
- Merrimack Public Library: 12/12/14-1/8/15
- Olive Pettis Library, Goshen: 1/9/15-2/5/15
- Gordon/Nash Library, New Hampton: 2/6/15-3/4/15
Oct. 1 – Oct. 30, 2014: Fermata Arts Foundation presents International sculptor George Tchankotadze (giasart.ge) in his working visit to the US
Oct 1, 2014
BOSTON, MASS.
First Ideal House Event in Prague Opens May 2014!
Jan 29, 2014
BOSTON, MASS.
Dates announced for the first FAF “Ideal House” exhibition in Prague: May – June, 2014. See the newly released poster for the event here. (pdf)
This is the first FAF event planned in the Czech Republic, and includes youth artworks from all of the countries to which the exhibition has previously traveled!
Norwich, CT Library Hosts Georgian Arts Exhibit
Jan 12, 2014
BOSTON, MASS.
Otis Library in Norwich, Connecticut (http://www.otislibrarynorwich.org/about.html) hosts Fermata Arts Exhibition from the Republic of Georgia “Art Design of Georgian Forms” for the month of January and February, 2014.
Schedule of Nagorno-Karabakh Children’s Art Exhibits in New Hampshire Released
Dec. 8, 2013
BOSTON, MASS.
To view the schedule for the current and upcoming -Karabakh art shows in different locations around New Hampshire, please follow this link.
FAF Exhibition Opens This Month in Rhode Island
Oct. 29, 2013
AVON, CONNECTICUT
The Rogers Free Library and the Bristol Art Museum in Bristol, Rhode Island welcome an exhibition from the Republic of Georgia sponsored by the Fermata Arts Foundation from Oct., 2013 to Jan 2014.
For more information about the show see this link. http://rogersfreelibrary.org/art-republic-georgia/
FAF Sponsors Two exhibitions of children’s artwork
Sept. 1st, 2013
AVON, CONNECTICUT
“Art Design of Georgian Forms” from the Republic of Georgia and
“Mountainous Flowers” from Nagorno-Karabakh, organized by the Fermata Arts Foundation are participants of West End Rockwell Summer Festival in Bristol, Connecticut in August -September of 2013. Bristol Public Library is hosting the exhibitions.
FAF Sponsors Georgian Art Exhibit at Hartford’s Pump House Gallery
June 12, 2013
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Connecticut exhibitions open throughout May, 2013!
May 12, 2013
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
New Britain Public Library hosts Fermata Arts Exhibition from the Republic of Georgia “Art Design of Georgian Forms” for the month of May, 2013
Sculpture of George Tchankotadze, a sculptor from the Republic of Georgia, is on display at Bristol Public Library, Bristol, Connecticut for the Month of May , 2013
Nagorno-Karabakh Shoushi Opening Gallery Added!
March 11, 2013
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
A photo gallery for the recent “Ideal House” exhibition opening in Nagorno-Karabakh has been posted in the Gallery section.
Ideal House Exhibition Travels to Nagorno-Karabakh
December 4, 2012
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
For the month of December, through January 2013, the “Ideal House” exhibition will travel to Nagorno-Karabakh, a self-governing region in the South Caucasus. Children from the region will have their artwork represented in the show for the first time, alongside works from every previous country the exhibit has traveled to.
Exhibitions Opening in December
December 10, 2012
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Keene Public Library
For the month of December the Keene Public Library in Keene, New Hampshire is hosting an exhibition “Happy Birthday, Ukraine!”, organized by Fermata Arts Foundation. This is a children’s art show devoted to the occasion of 20th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Ukraine and the U.S.
Farmington Public Library
For the month of December the Farmington Public Library in Farmington, Connecticut is hosting an exhibition of student drawings “Art Design of Georgian Forms” from the Republic of Georgia, organized by Fermata Arts Foundation. Student art works from:
University of Art and Humanitarian Science, Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia
- Public School #63, Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia
- Public School #18, Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia
- NGO Children and Environment, “Cisartkela”, Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia
- NGO Children and Environment, “ Begurebi”, Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia
- “Georgian Art School”, Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia
- Nk School, Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia
Three FAF Exhibits Opening in November 2012
Nov. 8, 2012
AVON, CONNECTICUT
Renbrook School, West Hartford
For the month of November the Renbrook Independent School in West Hartford, Connecticut is hosting an exhibition “Happy Birthday, Ukraine!”, organized by Fermata Arts Foundation. This is a children’s art show devoted to the occasion of 20th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Ukraine and the U.S.
Canton (CT) Public Library
For the month of November the Canton Public Library in Canton, Connecticut is hosting an exhibition of children’s drawings “Art Design of Georgian Forms” from the Republic of Georgia,organized by Fermata Arts Foundation.
Brooks Memorial Library (VT) A sculpture by George Tchankotadze (portfolio) from Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia is on display in the Brooks Memorial Library in Brattleboro, Vermont for the month of November and December, organized by Fermata Arts Foundation.
Exhibition of “Happy Birthday, Ukraine!” Opens in Canton
October 6, 2012
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
For the month of October the Canton Public Library in Canton, Connecticut is hosting an exhibition “Happy Birthday, Ukraine!”, organized by Fermata Arts Foundation. This is a children’s art show devoted to the occasion of 20th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Ukraine and the U.S.
Application for 2013 FAF Residency Program in Avon
August 29, 2012
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Interested individuals are encouraged to apply for the FAF Artist Residency Program taking place in Avon in 2013. Application is available in PDF format here. Applicants may come from any of the creative disciplines, from across the visual arts, music as well as writing and poetry. Applications for January-June of 2013 are due by Sept. 23, 2013. Please download the application for more details.
There is an additional opportunity to develop this program for individuals representing the business community. Interested participants in the arts such as curators, sponsors and patrons are also encouraged to apply.
Bridgeport exhibition of “Happy Birthday, Ukraine!” Opens
August 12, 2012
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
From August 1st to August 31st, 2012 the Bridgeport Public Library in Bridgeport, Connecticut ( http://bportlibrary.org/about) is hosting an exhibition “Happy Birthday, Ukraine!”, organized by Fermata Arts Foundation. This is a children’s art show devoted to the occasion of 20th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Ukraine and the U.S.
2012 Yerevan Exhibition Announced
July 29, 2012
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
During September-October, 2012, Fermata Arts Foundation will hold, in cooperation with the Armenia National Commission for UNESCO. The exhibition will include many of the Ideal House program drawings from countries participating in the Ideal House exchanges, which now includes Armenia. The exhibition poster for the event is now available.
FAF Gains New Partner in Georgia
July 8, 2012
AVON, CONNECTICUT
Fermata Arts Foundation announces a new partnership organization in the Republic of Georgia, the Merab Berdzenishvili International Culture Center (MUZA). MUZA Culture Center can be visited online at http://www.art-muza.ge/
New Britain exhibition of “Happy Birthday, Ukraine!” Opens
July 1, 2012
AVON, CONNECTICUT
From July 1 to July 31, 2012 the New Britain Public Library in Connecticut (http://www.nbpl.info) is hosting an exhibition “Happy Birthday, Ukraine!”, organized by the Fermata Arts Foundation. This is a children’s art show devoted to the occasion of 20th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Ukraine and the U.S.
New Staff Join FAF in Tajikistan and Ukraine
June 26, 2012
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
We welcome two new staff members this week, Umedjon Majidi and Ivan Kovalenko, new Communications managers for Tajikistan and Ukraine, respectively. Their profiles are now available in the staff page.
A Year-long Celebration — 20 Years of Georgian Independence
June 12, 2012
AVON, CONNECTICUT
Diplomatic relations between newly independent Georgia and the United States were established on April 23, 1992. On the occasion of 20 Years of US-Georgia Partnership Fermata Arts Foundation is happy to announce a traveling exhibition of children’s drawings that will be traveling around New England states from June of 2012 until December of 2013.
The students participating are from the following in the Republic of Georgia:
- University of Art and Humanitarian Science, Tbilisi.
- Public School #18,Tbilisi.
- Public School #21, Tbilisi.
- School #22 after David Toradze,Tbilisi.
- School #29 after Hamlet Gonashvili, Tskeneti.
- Public School #63, Tbilisi.
- Nk School, Tbilisi.
- “Georgian Art School”, Tbilisi.
- NGO Children and Environment, Tbilisi.
These works participated in the FAF Exhibition Ideal House: Georgia in Tbilisi in April-May of 2012. Images are available at http://ge-fermata-arts.org/.
New Candidate for Fermata Board Steps Forward in Georgia
May 16, 2012
TBILISI, GEORGIA
During a trip to the Georgian capital of Tbilisi, Davit Koiava (pictured) has accepted an invitation to join the FAF Board as a representative from Georgia. During the trip in Tbilisi, FAF reps have opened an exhibition of Children’s drawings as a part of FAF’s ongoing “Let’s Build a Roof Over The World” project, among other activities in-country.
Announcing New “yourcountry.fermata-arts.org” Pages
April 15, 2012
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
We’ll be adding Fermata Arts Foundation websites for each country in which we’re working starting April through the Summer of 2012 including in some cases regionalized translations of the content, starting with Ukraine (http://ua.fermata-arts.org) We’re looking for volunteers to help draft and translate text for the FAF country sites.
New Britain, Connecticut exhibition of “Flower of Your Region”
April 5, 2012
AVON, CONNECTICUT
From March 14 to May 31, the New Britain Public Library in Connecticut is hosting a Latvian exhibition of the “Flower of Your Region” children’s art show including drawings and paintings from around the world. The Ambassador of Ukraine to the USA Olexander Motsyk, Library Director Patricia Rutkowski, Mayor O’Brien, City of New Britain, Stephanie Podewell, a representative from the Congressman C. Murphy’s office, Fermata Arts Foundation representatives, other officials and local community representatives participated in the exhibition opening on March 22, 2012.
Groton Exhibition of “Happy Birthday, Ukraine!” Now Open
April 5, 2012
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Fermata Arts Foundation and the Embassy of Ukraine in Washington D.C. are happy to announce that from March 28 to April 30, the Groton Public Library in Groton, Connecticut (http://www.groton-ct.gov/library/) is hosting an exhibition of children’s drawings devoted to the occasion of 20th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Ukraine and the U.S. It consists of more than seventy (70) drawings from twenty (20) schools in Ukraine (Lviv, Dnepropetrovsk, Chernigov, etc.) and USA (Ohio, Texas, Maryland).
Farmington, Connecticut exhibition of “Flower of Your Region”
March 16, 2012
AVON, CONNECTICUT
From March 13 to May 1, the Farmington Public Library in Connecticut (http://www.farmingtonlibraries.org/) is hosting an exhibition of the “Flower of Your Region” children’s art show including drawings and paintings from around the world.
Thanks to Those Making “Ideal House” Georgia a Success
March 11, 2012
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Many thanks to the Ministry of Culture and Monument Protection of Georgia and UNESCO Club of Astana (Director Gulziya Isenova) for transportation of the Exhibition “Ideal House” from Kazakhstan to Georgia.
Ukrainian Ambassador to Visit Connecticut
March 11, 2012
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Fermata Arts Foundation is hosting the Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States, Olexander Motsyk, in a visit to Connecticut.The dates of the tour are March 21-23, 2012. Along with meeting state officials, a lecture to university students at Yale University, among others, the Happy Birthday, Ukraine! exhibition travels to Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School in New Haven for a special installment highlighting drawings by Ukrainian youth. (see poster announcing this exhibition – click here to view full size!)
Application for FAF Residency Program in Avon
February 25, 2012
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Interested individuals are encouraged to apply for the FAF Artist Residency Program taking place in Avon in 2012. Application is available in PDF format here. Applicants may come from any of the creative disciplines, from across the visual arts, music as well as writing and poetry. Applications for July-December of 2012 are due by March 25, 2012. Please download the application for more details.
There is an additional opportunity to develop this program for individuals representing the business community. Interested participants in the arts such as curators, sponsors and patrons are also encouraged to apply.
Ukrainian Independence Children’s Art Exhibition Series to Open
January 16, 2012
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
On the occasion of 20th Anniversary of the establishing of diplomatic relations between Ukraine and the U.S. Fermata Arts Foundation and the Embassy of Ukraine in Washington D.C. are happy to announce a traveling exhibition of children’s drawings that itself was devoted to the celebration of the Ukraine’s 20th anniversary of independence in 2011.
It consists of more than seventy (70) drawings from twenty (20) schools in Ukraine (Lviv, Dnepropetrovsk, Chernigov, etc.) and USA (Ohio, Texas, Maryland).
This exhibit also includes winning works that received prizes from the Embassy of Ukraine in Washington D.C.
This exhibition will be traveling around New England states from January until December of 2012.
Images of the winning works:http://www.mfa.gov.ua/usa/ua/announce/detail/4973.htm
Bridgeport exhibition of “Flower of Your Region”
October 28, 2011
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
From October 25 to December 1, the Bridgeport Public Library in Connecticut (http://bportlibrary.org/) is hosting an exhibition of the “Flower of Our Region” children’s art show including drawings and paintings from around the world.
Flower of Your Region in Brattleboro!
October 1, 2011
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
For the month of September, the Brooks Memorial Library in Brattleboro, Vermont will host an exhibition of the “Flower of Our Region” children’s art show including drawings and paintings from around the world. Press release to follow soon.
Application for FAF Residency Program in Avon
August, 2011
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Interested individuals are encouraged to apply for the FAF Artist Residency Program taking place in Avon in 2011-2012. Application is available in PDF format here, or in Word format here.
Applicants may come from any of the creative disciplines, from across the visual arts, music as well as writing and poetry. Applications for January-June of 2012 are due by September 23rd, 2011. Please download the application for more details.
August 16, 2011
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
An exhibition and other activities for Tbilisi, Georgia are planned for early Fall 2011. Details to follow in coming weeks. A poster for the event is above!
Tajik Dance at International Children’s Festival in Washington
August, 2011
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Story from Tajikistan’s Republican Press Centre on the Tajik cultural presence at the International Childrens’ Festival in Washington along with Fermata Arts Foundation. Read the story here.
Thanks to Groton Public Library!
June 9, 2011
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Fermata Arts Foundation thanks Groton Public Library, Connecticut, for scanning letters from American students from Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School in New Haven, CT to more than 100 students in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic.
Keene Public Library exhibition of “Flower of Your Region”
June 4, 2011
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
From June 3 to 23, the Keene Public Library in New Hampshire will host an exhibition of the “Flower of Our Region” children’s art show including drawings and paintings from around the world. For more information see this press release
“Flower of Your Region” on Exhibit in Groton
March 9, 2011
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
For the month of March, the Flower of Your Region youth art show will be exhibited at Groton Public Library in the City of Groton, Connecticut. The exhibition has traveled to the US from the eastern Latvian town of Balvi, and its art school, and also includes drawings/paintings from New England school students. For more information see this press release
Thanks to b’Art Center for hosting Ideal House
March 1, 2011
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Fermata Arts Foundation thanks b’Art Center in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, for hosting the exhibition in their gallery space and for running a really successful opening, including live music and for a great turnout. Many thanks again to b’Art Center and its staff!
“Flower of Your Region” showing in New Haven Arts School
February 10, 2011
NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
Fermata Arts Foundation is proud to announce that the “Flower of Your Region” children’s art exhibit is showing at Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School in New Haven, from February 14 – 28, and will be open to the public February 22-25. See the poster here.
You’re Invited, Bishkek! Opening of Ideal House Exhibition
January 20, 2011
AVON, CONNECTICUT
Fermata Arts Foundation is proud to announce the opening of the Ideal House exhibition in Bishkek, Kyrgystan. Many thanks to our local sponsors who have made possible the exhibition in Bishkek. Please click on the image above for a larger version of the invitation, as well as see the Press Release (.pdf) below for more detailed information, directions, and a complete list of Our Sponsors for the Ideal House exhibition.
Press Release Posted: January 20, 2011
FAF Welcomes New Boardmember from Kyrgyzstan
December 26, 2010
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Fermata Arts Foundation welcomes a new boardmember this week, Dr., Prof. Turatbek Duishenaliev, rector of the Kyrgyz State Technical University.
“Flower of Your Region” exhibition Travels to New England
December 5, 2010
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Fermata Arts Foundation is proud to announce the upcoming international children’s art exhibition “Flower of Your Region” organized by our partner Balvi arts school in Eastern Latvia will travel to the United States in Winter/Spring 2010-11. Stay tuned for announcement of gallery sites and openings.
Developing Partnerships in Tajikistan
September 21, 2010
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Since the Fermata Arts Foundation (FAF) trip by Yelena Synkova and Sean Cummings in August 2010, FAF continues its work with organizations such as AmCham Tajikistan, helping connect FAF with the business community in Dushanbe, part of a greater effort to build the culture of corporate social responsibility. FAF is partnering with the Dushanbe Zoo to create a new pavilion for four species through a collaborative research/design/build process involving university students from the United States and Tajikistan.
FAF Welcomes Mark Jarzombek
September 16, 2010
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Fermata Arts Foundation (FAF) welcomes Mark Jarzombek, Professor of the History and Theory of Architecture in MIT’s School of Architecture and Planning, to the FAF Board of Directors. For more on Mark Jarzombek, see his biography on the Board of Directors’ page.
Thanks to Hamal-T Dushanbe!
August 23, 2010
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Fermata Arts Foundation (FAF) thanks Hamal-T for their video and photographic coverage of the exhibition at the Tajik Artists Union and many thanks for televising the opening.
Dushanbe Tajikistan Opening Announcement
July 18, 2010
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Fermata Arts Foundation (FAF) is pleased to announce the opening of the Dushanbe show on August 11, 2010 at 5:00pm at the Tajik Artists’ Union, 89 Rudaki street, Dushanbe.
New Sponsors for Fermata in Tajikistan
July 3, 2010
AVON, CONNECTICUT
Fermata Arts Foundation (FAF) thanks Somon Air and Hyatt Regency Dushanbe, as well as Babilon Mobile and UNESCO Tajikstan for their major sponsorship of Fermata Arts Foundation in Tajikistan.
Poster for Tajikistan Exhibition
July 3, 2010
AVON, CONNECTICUT
Announcing the Upcoming Exhibition in Tajikistan
June 2, 2010
AVON, CONNECTICUT
Fermata Arts Foundation (FAF) is collaborating on the planning for the upcoming exhibition in Tajikistan with our partners, the Tajik Artists’ Union and the Tajikistan National Commission for UNESCO. The exhibition will take place in the Gallery of the Tajik Artists’ Union – 89 Ruidaki str., Dushanbe, Tajikistan in June-July of 2010, and will feature the Ideal House 2010 drawings and others, as well as a variety of intercultural events.
“Mini-chess” Exhibition in Tajikistan Opens
May 31, 2010
AVON, CONNECTICUT
From our partner, the Union of Artists of the Republic of Tajikistan:
The Regional Art and Culture Program of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) has mounted the exhibition of “Mini-chess” by well-known Tajik artist Olim Kamalov. The exhibition opened May 31, 2010 at 17:00, and is on display in the gallery of the Union of Artists of the Republic of Tajikistan. The designs feature distinguishing characteristics of the regions of Tajikistan (Pamir, Kulyab, Khujand, Hissar), reflected skillfully through color and line.
The exhibition will run from May 31st to June 5, 2010.
Entrance is free, from 10am to 4 pm.
Greetings from Ambassador Dr. Alberts Sarkanis
May 26, 2010
AVON, CONNECTICUT
About the Fermata exhibition in Kazakhstan, Dr. Alberts Sarkanis, Latvian Ambassador to Kazakhstan in Astana, writes:
May 13, 2010
“I’m very pleased to get at least virtually acquainted with people at and around the Fermata Arts Foundation who organized the exhibition Ideal House 2010: Kazakhstan. Having an opportunity to see art works by young students from different countries, including my native Latvia, I express my extreme appreciation and thankfulness to those who created pieces of art and to those who guided the authors so to show excellent efforts for better understanding of each other and strengthening people-to-people philosophy in the changing world. In this regard it seems to be more proper to quote the words by Mitsugi Saotome: If you were all alone in the universe with no one to talk to, no one with which to share the beauty of the stars, to laugh with, to touch, what would be your purpose in life? It is other life, it is love, which gives your life meaning. This is harmony. We must discover the joy of each other, the joy of challenge, the joy of growth.”
Opening in Dzerzhinsk, Russian Federation
May 22, 2010
AVON, CONNECTICUT
FAF announces an opening of the work of Nikolay Pogorelov.
Dzerzhinsk, Russia
May 29 at 11:00 am
Fermata Arts Foundation with its partner Dzerzhinsk Polytechnic Institute is opening an exhibition of sculptor Nikolay Pogorelov’s work to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Dzerzhinsk City.Elena Kriukova, Fermata Arts Foundation Director, will read her poetry. Performances by students from Nizhniy Novgorod’s E. Evstigneev Theatrical College and the L. Sivuhin Choral College are planned.
Address: 49 Gaidar Street, Dzerzhinsk, Russia.
All are welcome to attend!
Almaty Opening
April 29, 2010
ALMATY, KAZAKHSTAN
The opening of the Ideal House exhibition in Almaty will be May 4, 2010 at 3:00pm at 38/A Auezov st. (UNESCO Clubs Art School). All are invited to attend!
Kazakhstan Poster Released
March 11, 2010
AVON, CONNECTICUT
Today Fermata Arts Foundation (FAF) has released the official poster for Let’s Build a Roof Over the Whole World – Kazakhstan to be held in the cities of Almaty and Astana.
Getting Ready for Kazakhstan
February 21, 2010
AVON, CONNECTICUT
Fermata Arts Foundation (FAF) is collaborating on the planning the upcoming exhibition in Kazakhstan with our partner, the Kazakhstan National Federation of UNESCO Clubs. The exhibition will take place in Kazakhstan between May and July, and will feature the Ideal House drawings and others, as well as a variety of intercultural events.
2010 Annual Directors’ Meeting
February 13, 2010
AVON, CONNECTICUT
Fermata Arts Foundation (FAF) directors held their annual Board Meeting from 24 Brentwood via internet teleconference, discussing the year’s progress and projects for the new year. The Board welcomes Archbishop Anronik (Kotlyaroff), Pastor Dace Jansone and Dr. Victor Shadrin to the Board as directors in 2010. Congratulations!
FAF visit to Avon Town Hall
January 29, 2010
AVON, CONNECTICUT
Fermata Arts Foundation (FAF) directors congratulated new Town Manager Brandon Robertson, of Avon, CT, home of FAF, on appointment to his new position, introduced FAF and proposed an international dialogue through art, architecture, philosophy and poetry, Friday at the Avon Town Hall.
Directors visit to Washington
January 22, 2010
AVON, CONNECTICUT
Fermata Directors visited Washington, DC this Friday, discussing current and future projects at the offices of Senators Dodd and Lieberman, Connecticut 5th District Representative Chris Murphy, as well as visiting the Embassies of Kazakhstan, Bulgaria, Latvia and Ukraine.
Riga Exhibition Extended through March 1st
January 16, 2010
AVON, CONNECTICUT
The exhibit in the Latvian National Library of Ideal House drawings and paintings will be extended through March 1st, 2010.
Ideal House Opening held in Riga, Latvia
December 17, 2009
RIGA, LATVIA
The US Ambassador to Latvia, Judith Garber and Mara Muiznieces Riga Art School Principal Dace Luse as well as teachers and students, and representatives of the Latvian Ministry of Foreign affairs and the National Library President were in attendance along with members of the Latvian press. Also in attendance at the exhibition this week was the Italian ambassador to Latvia, Francesco Puccio.
FAF to exhibit at Riga National Library
December 9, 2009
AVON, CONNECTICUT
Fermata announces Riga opening of FAF Exhibit
November 20, 2009
AVON, CONNECTICUT
Fermata Arts Foundation will hold the opening of the Riga, Latvia gallery show at the National Library in Riga in Mid-December.
Fermata goes to Riga, Latvia
November 4, 2009
AVON, CONNECTICUT
Fermata Arts Foundation directors will travel to Riga, Latvia in December 2009 to open the Ideal House gallery show there, as well as give talks at area Universities and Schools. Details and More information to come later this month.
Awards Ceremony at Matignon High School
October 25, 2009
NORTH CAMBRIDGE, MASS
The Ideal House exhibition is currently up in the Matignon High School auditorium. You can see it in the gallery page, as well as to see more pictures of the exhibit and the award ceremony honoring the Matignon students’ and teacher participation in Ideal House.
Awards ceremony, Matignon High School, North Cambridge, Massachusetts, Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009.
Ideal House goes to Matignon High School
October 14, 2009
NORTH CAMBRIDGE, MASS.
Fermata Arts Foundation, Inc. will bring the Ideal House exhibition to the Matignon School in North Cambridge, Mass. from October the 16th through the 28th. On Wednesday, the 21st of October, a ceremony will be held at the Matignon School at 10am to recognize the students for their participation in the Ideal House project.
Matignon High School, North Cambridge, Massachusetts
Fermata at CCTV Drive-by Gallery
September 20, 2009
CENTRAL SQUARE, CAMBRIDGE, MA
Fermata Arts Foundation brought selections of the Ideal house exhibition to the CCTV (Cambridge Community Television) Drive-by gallery in Central Square (Mass ave. and Prospect sts.) Amy, CCTV intern, interviewed FAF Co-directors Yelena Synkova and Sean Cummings about the Ideal House project and Fermata as a whole. Thanks to Amy for her participation!
CCTV Drive-by Gallery, Central Square, Cambridge
Fermata Around Connecticut: Groton Update
September 16, 2009
GROTON, CONNECTICUT
The Ideal House exhibition show in Groton, Conn. was a great success! American Heart Association President Shaun Raymond was in attendance.
Fermata Around Connecticut: Groton
September 15, 2009
GROTON, CONNECTICUT
Fermata Arts Foundation, Inc. will bring the Ideal House exhibition to Groton, Conn. to attend an American Heart Association fundraiser there. See poster (below).
Fermata 2009-2010 Exhibition Schedule
August 16, 2009
AVON, CONNECTICUT
Fermata Arts Foundation, Inc. announces the following schedule for the Fermata traveling exhibition:
- Sept -Oct, 2009: Cambridge, MA, USA
- November, 2009: Riga, Latvia
- December, 2009: Sofia, Bulgaria
- January, 2010: Prague, Czech Republic
- February, 2010: Astana, Kazakhstan
- March 2010: Kharkov, Ukraine
- TBD (To Be Determined): Italy
- TBD: Russia
- TBD: Tajikistan
Bulgarian Ambassador visits Farmington Exhibit
July 3, 2009
AVON, CONNECTICUT
Fermata Arts Foundation, Inc. welcomed Bulgarian Ambassador Latchezar Petkov at the closing reception on June 30. See the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website for more about the Ambassador’s visit to the Connecticut Ideal House Exhibition.
Closing Ceremony in Farmington
June 21, 2009
AVON, CONNECTICUT
Fermata Arts Foundation, Inc. announces the Closing reception of the exhibition at the Farmington Public Library in Farmington, CT on Tuesday, June 30th from 5pm-9pm. The Bulgarian Ambassador, His Excellency Latchezar Petkov, will be in attendance. A presentation of the current and past and future work of Fermata will be made by Executive Director Sean Cummings.
Fermata to show Ideal House in Cambridge
June 5, 2009
AVON, CONNECTICUT
Fermata Arts Foundation, Inc. announces its next gallery show, at the Drive-by Gallery in the CCTV building at the corner of Mass. Ave. and Prospect St. in Central Sq. Cambridge, Mass. The show will be on view from September 16 through Mid-October, 2009. Drawings from the Ideal House program, along with other projects, will change every week, showcasing new work.
Fermata Visits Ukraine
January 30, 2009
KHARKIV, UKRAINE
Fermata Arts Foundation, Inc. Director Sean Cummings and Co-Director Yelena Synkova completed a trip to Kharkiv, Ukraine, the largest city in Ukraine after Kiev and home to many Universities. During their visit, they met with the Kharkiv City Economic Development officials, toured the city and Universities with Professors from Kharkiv State Technical University of Construction and Architecture (KSTUCA), the Kharkiv State Academy of Design and Art (KSADA), and the Kharkiv State Academy of Municipal Economy (KSAME), as well as the RodDom Architectural Society and the Kharkiv Artists Union, and the non-profit Social Service of Kharkiv. A number of cooperation agreements and initiatives were developed in conversation, and signed between the various parties and the Fermata Arts Foundation delegation.
