[wanabidii] Press Releases: Celebrating Artists with Disabilities - Art in Embassies Accepts Quilt from former U.S. Ambassador Jean Kennedy Smith and VSA Tennessee

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Celebrating Artists with Disabilities - Art in Embassies Accepts Quilt from former U.S. Ambassador Jean Kennedy Smith and VSA Tennessee 07/14/2015 10:29 AM EDT Celebrating Artists with Disabilities - Art in Embassies Accepts Quilt from former U.S. Ambassador Jean Kennedy Smith and VSA Tennessee Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC July 14, 2015 Art in Embassies is pleased to announce its acceptance of the 40 Days Around The World Quilt, a unique work of art generously donated to the Department of State by former U.S. Ambassador Jean Kennedy Smith on behalf of VSA Tennessee (a state affiliate of VSA, The International Organization on Arts, Education and Disability). The quilt patches together a collection of colorful squares submitted by VSA affiliate artists from 36 different states and 39 countries. Serving as a reminder of the creative accomplishments and abilities of all people, it will be displayed at U.S. diplomatic facilities around the world for many years to come. On Friday, July 24, the quilt will be presented to Art in Embassies at a special reception in the U.S. Capitol (10-12 p.m., Room HVC201). The event will feature a multimedia presentation by VSA Tennessee, as well as remarks by Art in Embassies Director Ellen Susman and the Honorable Jean Kennedy Smith. Although the event will be free and open to the public, advance registration is required. Please RSVP to Lori Kissinger userk7706@comcast.net or (615) 210-8819 no later than July 20. Art in Embassies (art.state.gov) plays a leading role in U.S. public diplomacy by promoting cross-cultural dialogue through the visual arts. As a premier example of a public-private partnership, with over 20,000 individual and institutional partners, AIE maintains a presence in more than 200 venues in 190 countries worldwide. For more information about VSA Tennessee and the quilt project, please visit: vsatn.org. Press Contact: Roman Petruniak, Art in Embassies, PetruniakRJ@state.gov or (703)875-4209. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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