Invited by the Ambassador of Cameroon, H.E. Joseph B. C. Foe Atangana, to his Congressional Black Caucus reception. I enjoyed a compelling discussion regarding the impact of public art, and arts in education programs with the distinguished Ambassador.Continue reading
Category: International projects
From Music to Politics: Steven Olikara speaks at White House, revealing impact of arts on his life.
After knowing him as friend for almost 2 years, I finally was able to see @stevenolikara give a speech, at the White House. Steven talked about how as a young Indian American growing up in Wisconsin, playingContinue reading
J Rêve’s “Choose Love” global public art project now in Oakland, CA
“Public art is a public good,” explains Darren Walker, vice president of the Rockefeller Foundation and vice chairman of the Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies in a Forbes article. “It lifts up humanityContinue reading
J Rêve Yoga and Meditation for Teachers & Artists in Dubai and Louisiana
“Meditation is not a way of making your mind quiet. It’s a way of entering into the quiet that’s already there – buried under the 50,000 thoughts the average person thinks every day.” – DeepakContinue reading
Loganic: J Rêve Global Artist Residency Program
Painter, mixed-media artist, and music engineer Loganic, originally from Macon, Georgia, travelled to Africa for the first time to participate in the J Rêve International Global Artist Residency Program. His one-month residency took place inContinue reading
J Rêve Announces India Global Essay Contest Winner
“The world is but a canvas to the imagination.” Henry David Thoreau. On June 25, 2015, Prabhjot K., a student of Chandigarh, India at AKSIPS school, was awarded first place in the J Rêve International GlobalContinue reading
J Rêve Announces Dubai Global Essay Contest Winner
“The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge, but imagination.” Albert Einstein On June 11, 2015, Ms. Abu-Shamat, Principal of Al Khaleej National School of Dubai welcomed Jacqueline Cofield to award student Veronica A. a first place certificate and 365 DirhamsContinue reading
Koku Gonza: J Rêve Global Artist Residency Program
Chicago based Singer-songwriter Koku Gonza went to Paris, France for the first time for her J Rêve International 2-week artist residency in May, 2015. During her residency she met with multi-disciplinary artists, explored french cultureContinue reading
J Rêve announces Dakar, Senegal Global Essay Contest Winner
“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” ~Mark Twain On April 23, 2015, Mr Ndiaye, Director of the historic Marie Dior Sarr School in Dakar, Senegal welcomed Jacqueline Cofield and her guests including Chicago,Continue reading
J Rêve International Global “Choose Love” Public Art Campaign launched in Senegal and Haiti
J Rêve International proudly announces the launch of it’s grassroots global “Choose Love” Public Arts Campaign Project. Artists in Dakar, Maputo, Port Au Prince, and Oakland have been commissioned to participate in the inauguration ofContinue reading
Senegal Global Educator Fellowship April Program Successfully Completed: July 2015 Announced. And, WGN News feature.
“To travel is to take a journey into yourself.” – Danny Kaye J Rêve International is pleased to announce the completion of it’s inaugural Global Educator Program Fellowship Program in Senegal, in partnership with Give1ProjectContinue reading
Stephen Freeman: J Rêve Global Artist Residency Program
Stephen Freeman, a digital editor from Chicago went to Dakar, Senegal for a 6-week J Rêve International artist residency. It was his first international trip. During his artist residency, Stephen taught a digital editing classContinue reading