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Artist Description Our art teacher, Ms. Zincone, has chosen Jason Abide, a skilled potter <br />based in Carrboro, to serve as an artist-in-residence for the fourth-grade <br />face jug project. Mr. Abide, who teaches ceramics at the ArtsCenter in <br />Carrboro, is renowned for his expertise in creating functional pottery, <br />sculptural ceramic art, and tile mosaics. Samples of his work can be <br />viewed on his website: https://www.reallyprettycardinals.com/ <br />The MES PTA Cultural Arts Committee, in collaboration with school <br />administrators, teachers, and MES PTA members, has unanimously <br />selected Mr. Phillip Shabazz to continue his poetry residency for our fifth- <br />grade students. Mr. Shabazz's approach to teaching poetry is not only <br />engaging but also effectively demonstrates how poetry can serve as a <br />powerful tool for learning and communication. His dynamic teaching style <br />resonates well with our students at MES, and we are confident that this <br />cultural program will make a profound impact on their educational <br />experience. <br />The MES PTA has chosen the Carlota Santana Spanish Dance Company <br />to perform 2 assemblies for the entirety of our student body. Flamenco <br />dance is a vibrant form of dance that comes from Spain but has diverse <br />influences from Arab, Jewish, Roma, Spanish, African and Latin American <br />culture. Carlota Santa, who is recognized as "The Keeper of Flamenco" by <br />Dance Magazine and honored by the King and Government of Spain with <br />La Cruz de la Orden al Mérito Civil, is a distinguished flamenco and <br />Spanish dance artist and educator. Co-founding Flamenco Vivo in 1983 <br />and leading it since Roberto Lorca's passing in 1987, Santana has shaped <br />it into a leading flamenco company in the U.S., fostering cultural <br />appreciation through original works and educational programs integrating <br />Spanish dance and heritage into academic curricula. Her initiatives, <br />including flamenco symposia and exhibitions, continue to enrich cultural <br />dialogue nationwide. W e believe our students will benefit from this very <br />interesting dance performance. https://flamenco-vivo.org/about-2/carlota- <br />santana/ <br />Lastly, we have chosen Diali Cissokho, a renowned percussionist from <br />Senegal, to perform 2 assemblies using the Kora and demonstrating <br />African drumming to our school community. In addition, Mr. Cissokho will <br />host a workshop for each of our 3rd grade classes where our students will <br />get to try out African drumming for themselves. <br />http://www.kairabamusic.com/about/diali-cissokho/ <br />Are you hiring <br />multicultural artists <br />with the requested <br />funds from this <br />grant? <br />Yes <br />Docusign Envelope ID: 59ACB4ED-D5D7-45C2-B84C-BF8208274E4B