As some of you may have imagined,
The last month's works have been done in college summer courses, a preparation for the arts college I shall be attending starting with October -- in Bucharest.

After 26 days of 7 h / day painting/drawing something one doesn't really enjoy, I almost ended up in the emergency room today. Heart pain, blurry vision, stomach pain and defeated lungs to sum up just a few of my recent laughable problems!

Luckily, in a couple of hours I'll be swimming with the fish.

- paragliding is great; I think I will make it a habit every summer
- another college is waiting in line
- no more room for paintings
- the dog has been evacuated to the countryside
- hot evenings at jazz concerts are getting popular
- a gallery is interested in me
- the crisis is finally knocking at the door; what a joy
- 4 books in 10 days
- I want a back surgery
- first insolation and intoxication

I reserved a ticket in the middle of the sea. soon.

trick question: which one city to choose for good life-style, good culture, availability of getting recognition as a young artist, interesting for an art student, good for a husky dog :

- Prague
- Paris
- Rome

I have finally officially dropped my american college and have decided to continue my studies in Bucharest, as a freshman (these kids will just hate me as usual ).
There are certain chances for me to transfer after the 2nd year and live 4 years in a foreign country. So which one would you reccomend?
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anyway...
I'll be leaving on a 10 days trip to Venice -
to see the Biennale!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

and maybe Bologna-- and Ljubljana --the summer festival-- and Ljubljana surroundings for 2 days (haven't decided yet exactly what cities).

Then comes the BestFest...5 days of: Franz Ferdinand, Santana, Manowar, Moby, Motorhead, the Ting Tings

To all from Bucharest : I need models (and that doesn't mean you should look like a model for art's sake...)

Atelierul meu s-a mutat in noul apartament inchiriat in Pta. Lahovari, langa Romana.
O lumina incredibila.

Si: o noua pasiune....nuduri. Valabil pentru oricine are peste 18 ani, indiferent de sex, inaltime, greutate, etc.

Vin, bere, salata, ceai, cafea, cicoare, si ce altceva mai doriti incluse. Pot si plati pana la 15 RON / h

Hai, va rog !

To All Fine Artists of the World :


IRSCA GIFTED EDUCATION " PAY IT FORWARD "

INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION


« Pay it Forward » to the generations to come, by DONATING AN ARTWORK for gifted and talented children!

Gifted Children of Romania need their FIRST Gifted Education Center in their country. A center where they can learn, where their TALENTS, DREAMS and ABILITIES can be supported to reach their maximum potential.

This center only costs 1 mil. $.

Any one of us can contribute to this wonderful work.

Gifted children need hope. That they shall be offered the support from people with great souls, who understand how much they need support NOW.

BE AN AMBASSADOR OF GIFTED CHILDREN IN YOUR COUNTRY AND BE PART OF THE GENERATION PAY IT FORWARD.


INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION

September-October 2009 - IRSCA Gifted Education will organize an international exhibition and auction with the artworks received, that will create a powerful awareness on the issue. All artworks purchased with this occasion will help realize the funds needed for the center. All artworks will be published online and artists shall be acknowledged for their work. Donors, at their express wish, will receive an official Certificate of Ambassador of the generation of gifted children.

The Gifted Education Center online: [link] (only romanian)
[link] (english PDF)
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ARTWORKS DONATED

1. All artworks donated must be accompanied by a CERTIFICATE OF DONATION from the artist in favor of non-profit Association, IRSCA Gifted Education, registered in the Romanian Associations and Foundations Registry with #36/13.09.2004.

2. SHIPPING ADDRESS

All artworks donated should be sent to the following address, up to 31 August 2009 (postal date):

Monica Gheorghiu

Vice President

IRSCA Gifted Education

Valea Oltului 139-141

Bl N, ap 45, 061971

Bucharest,Romania

The artist must take care of the shipping costs and the packing of the artwork.
The artworks donated will not be sent back to the artist
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WHO CAN APPLY ?

EVERYONE !

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WHAT CAN I DONATE?

- Painting
- Drawing
- Sculpture
- Photography
- Miscellaneous

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FAQ: - SIZE ? : - any size as long as it is easy to transport
- WEIGHT ? – any weight as long as it is easy to transport
- FRAME ? – we recommend framed artworks, paintings on stretched canvas, or any artworks that can be easily exhibited

No matter what you send, it will be part of the IRSCA GIFTED EDUCATION PAY IT FORWARD International Exhibition

Reccomended: We recommend that you send along with your artwork your
- artistic statement
- a description of the artwork
- what made you support us? THANK YOU
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WHAT ABOUT MY ARTWORK?

You will be announced if your artwork has been sold, and also the name/company of the buyer.
If your artwork has not been sold in this first edition of the Pay It Forward International Exhibition, it will be included in the next one.


For any QUESTIONS please email me at maiastefana@gmail.com

I have already donated!

Organizers:
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Maia Ştefana Oprea
IRSCA Gifted Education Cultural Projects Director
Professional Independent Artist
[link]
maiastefana@gmail.com
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Dorothea Fleiss
Director Association DF&EWA Stuttgart
[link]

Ambassador of the First Gifted Education Center for gifted & talented children in Romania
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Monica Gheorghiu
Vice President
IRSCA Gifted Education
Proud Founder and Initiator of EDUGATE –
The Romanian Consortium for the Education of Gifted and Talented Children

[link]

e-mail: maiastefana@gmail.com
website: [link]