Grammy Award Winning Artist and Producer Swizz Beatz to Be Announced as Chair of “Friends of Bronx Arts” Committee at Bronx Arts Recognize Event
Holiday Fundraiser to “Recognize” Beatz and Other Notable Community Members and School Supporters
WHAT: On Tuesday, December 6, 2011, Bronx Charter School for the Arts will designate Grammy Award winning artist and producer Swizz Beatz as Chair of “Friends of Bronx Arts,” a special committee for avid supporters of the school. The inaugural “Bronx Arts Recognize” event will be held at exclusive New York nightlife venue Avenue and will honor (in addition to Beatz) four key Bronx Arts supporters, including: The Honorable Maria Carmen del Arroyo (New York City Council Member), Frances Engoron, Russell Granet and Barbara and Edward Wilson.
The Recognize event was developed to personally thank “Friends of Bronx Arts” for their great contributions to the school community. Its intent is to highlight the tremendous work that has influenced the school’s mission, teaching philosophies and practices. Bronx Arts Recognize is designed to publicly acknowledge the impact that key individuals have had on the school.
Swizz Beatz has served as an ongoing supporter and friend to Bronx Arts for the past several years. Beatz’ designation as the “Friends of Bronx Arts” committee chair will solidify a partnership with the school and will provide a platform for establishing a long-term leadership position and decision-making role.
An advocate for arts in education, Beatz is committed to assisting the school with achieving its fundraising objectives for its after-school program, which provides academic intervention—as well as arts and enrichment activities—for over 100 Bronx Arts students. Through the after-school program initiative, students receive an additional three hours of instruction each week and have the opportunity to participate in a variety of arts and enrichment programming, such as the Bronx Arts Band and Dance Team.
WHERE: Avenue (116 Tenth Avenue – between 17th and 18th Streets – New York, NY 10011
DATE: Tuesday, December 6, 2011
TIME: 6:30pm – 9:00pm
SCHEDULE/PROGRAM:
6:00pm – 6:30pm Press Check-In
6:30pm – 7:00pm Red Carpet Arrivals/VIP reception
6:30pm –7:00pm General Guest Check in/Cocktail Hour
7:00pm –7:05pm Welcome – M. Arendt, L. Biancamano, C. Brown
7:05pm – 7:15pm Honorees Presentation
7:30pm – 8:00pm Photo Ops/Media Interview
7:30pm – 9:00pm Mix & Mingle Band performance
7:30pm – 9:00pm VIP Private Reception for Friends of Swizz Beatz (upstairs)
Media and celebrities interested in attending the event should contact PR Noir (attn Danita King) at 212-966-2720 / info@prnoir.com or Phylicia Fant 917-776-6557 / Phylicia@thepurpleagency.com.
**Tickets are available to the general public at www.bronxarts.net. ($150 pre-purchase/$175 at the door). Entry is complimentary for a limited number of confirmed press and celebrities only.**
About the Bronx Charter School for the Arts
Bronx Charter School for the Arts is a public elementary school founded on the principle that arts education is a catalyst for the academic and social success of all students. Located in the South Bronx, Bronx Arts serves as a model that encourages reform and innovation in the broader public school system.
Upon graduation, Bronx Arts students demonstrate excellence in all academic subject areas and have a unique foundation of learning and experience in the arts. Bronx Arts students possess the intellectual and emotional fortitude to realize their dreams and overcome adversity.
Since Bronx Arts opened its doors, it has helped its students grow as scholars, artists and individuals. Its success is about more than test scores…it believes that compelling performances, inspiring artwork, and, most importantly, the confidence and joy the students express everyday, are also vital measures of its success.
Bronx Arts currently serves 300 students in grades K-5. For more information, please visit www.bronxarts.net.
