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Inclusive Community Programs
CIDA’s Very Special Art Festival is open to all visual artists under the age of 30, from novices to professionals. The aim of the festival is to foster inclusion opportunities for children and young adults with disabilities through creative art activities and to promote diversity and acceptance within the community. The Very Special Art Festival is held every year in Fall. Call 718-224-8197 for more information.
Art & Photography Projects
Annual Art Festival
Very Special Art Festival is open to all visual artists (age under 30) from novices to professional artists. The aim of the festival is to foster inclusion opportunities for children and young adults with disabilities through creative art activities and to promote diversity and acceptance within the Queens communities. Join us and enjoy exciting art activities in a positive environment! Our annual Very Special Art Festival is co-hosted by the Department of Education at St. John’s University.
The festival includes many wonderful programs such as, an Art Contest, a dance competition, a very special bell performance from The Korean Church of Queens, games & crafts, and more!
- Date: Saturday, September 21, 2019
- Time: 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
- Place: D’Angelo Center at St. John’s University, Queens Campus
- Entrance: Closest entrance is Gate 6 located at 81-98 170th St, Jamaica, NY 11432 (GPS Address)
- Participants: Children and young adults between the ages of 5 – 30 years
- Things to bring: Your own lunch and art materials (paper and board will be provided by the organizer)
All contestants will receive participation medals and gift bags.
- Award winners will be announced on September 28 through www.cidainfo.com.
- Our 1st place winner will receive a $500 scholarship prize!
- (Time and date of award ceremony will be announced later)
- The registration link is located below. Deadline is Friday, September 13.
- 2019 Art Contest Winners
- 2019 Gallery
- 2018 Winners
- 2018 Gallery
- 2017 Winners
- 2017 Gallery
- 2016 Gallery
We proudly announce these artists with endless POSSIBILITIES
Very Special Art Award
Julia Lee
Very Special Artist Award
Samuel Ho
Ahra Sung
Circle of Family Award
Danielle Kim
Joon Sang Yoon
Isaac Jeong
Arnold Lee
Artist on Horizon Award
Tiffany To
Jisu Lee
Hyeran Byun
Jay Choi
Joseph Hong
Juliana Jo
Special thanks to
Judges/Panel
Korean-New York Artist Association
Youngchil Cho, President of Korean-New York Artist Association
Mikyoung Yun, Hyo Bin Kwon, Dong In Yun, Kate Oh, Jin Hwan Cho
POSSIBILITIES
We proudly announce these artists with endless POSSIBILITIES
Very Special Art Award
Wilfree Kim
Very Special Artist Award
Emily Cho
Junsoo Lee
Circle of Family Award
Tiffany To
David Chung
Jongnam Kim
William Choe
Artist on Horizon Award
Daniella Kim
Benjamin Park
Joseph Hong
Hussein Yacob
Special thanks to
Judges/Panel
Korean-New York Artist Association
Youngchil Cho, President of Korean-New York Artist Association
Hyo Bin Kwan, Kate Oh Trabulsi, Kim Hwan Cho, Saneun Hwang
POSSIBILITIES
We proudly announce these artists with endless POSSIBILITIES
Very Special Art Award
Charles Lee
Very Special Artist Award
Juhee Julia Lee
Jason Fallis
Circle of Family Award
Alex Kwak
Brian Jang
Daniel Jang
Joseph Lee
Honorary Mentions
Goune Kwak
Joseph Hong
SooJeong Han
William Chae
Olivia Kim
Special thanks to
Judges/Panel
Korean-New York Artist Association
Mi Kyoung Yun, President of Korean-New York Artist Association
Dongin Yun, Judging Committee Chair
Hyo Bin Kwan, Kate Oh Trabulsi, Sun Sook Kim, Hwa Soo Hwang & Kyung Tae Min
POSSIBILITIES
Our Very First, Very Special and Very Brave Challenge!
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