Information Webinar
Thursday – 8/21/2014
6:00pm

Embracing Differences Mission
To use art to educate and promote a
community where all people share a
mutual respect for others without prejudice,
hate or fear
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Embracing Difference Board
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FromTop Left: Marcine Johnson; Center: Charlotte Wilen; Nii Ayree;
Bottom Row: Sonja Williams; Mary Shepherd

Event
What:
Students Draw the Line Against Prejudice Art Exhibit
and Contest
Who:
Greater Atlanta Area Elementary, Middle, and High
School Students
When/Where: (New Location)
November 1, 2014 opening; Nov. 2-Nov. 22 Exhibit
The Arts Exchange
750 Kalb Street, S.E.
Atlanta, Ga. 30312
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Why This Event
A. C. T.
•Addressing – Intolerance via prejudice & stereotyping
•Communicating – Effectively
•Transforming – Thoughts and actions
•Winnings – Cash Prizes for School Art Programs
• 1st
- $1,000
• 2nd
- $750
• 3rd
- $500
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Outcome
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• Nine (9) winners – three from each school category
[elementary, middle, high school]
• A unique collection of art that truly expresses how
students will address prejudice and stereotypes
• The start of a movement that inspires students to:
• think about their actions regarding others
• “stand up” to prejudice and encourage a different
resolution
• Community enthusiasm to continue the event yearly
• Expansion of the program to become a nationwide and
eventually a global event

Field Trips [Transportation]
Schools have to request field trips using the present
processes and procedures in place today
Depending on the process in place, Embracing
Differences will reimburse the school directly or the
district/regional office for the expense
The exhibit is planned for November 2 through
November 22 and may be visited during normal
school hours reserved for field trips
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Conveying the Message - Elementary
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• Write the word “Diversity” on a white board or
flip chart
• Ask students how they feel about the word
• Share with the students your experience in life
with the topic and why you think it is important
• Present the theme for the submission – Students
Draw the Line Against Prejudice
• Entertain questions about what type of art piece
they want to submit
• Explain the guidelines

Conveying the Message – Middle School
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• Start a conversation with the students about
their experiences with diverse individuals
• Ask students to define the word
• Ask the students to reveal the most difficult
aspect of being a standout
• Share with the students your experiences in life
with the topic and why you believe it is
important
• Introduce the theme – Students Draw the Line
Against Prejudice Art Exhibit and Contest
• Explain the guidelines

Conveying the Message – High School
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• Divide the class into smaller groups of 5-6
people
• Ask how familiar they are with the TV show
Family Guy
• Show the episode – To Live and Die in Dixie
• Have students answer questions regarding
stereotyping as depicted in the episode
• After the exercise, approach the students
with the idea of the art exhibit and contest
• Explain the guidelines

Exercise – Definition & Discussion
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Diversity
a)Race, gender, religion, marital status, sexual
orientation
b)Qualities, characteristics, interactions, perspectives,
and perceptions that make us who we are today
c)Differences

What We Need From You
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• Commitment to the project via submission forms
• Permission slips from parents for students who
intend to participate
• Permission to announce and publicize the event
on school websites, newspapers, and other social
media sites.
• For Social Media sites, especially Facebook, invite
your “friends” to like us. This spreads the word
and garners support for the event

Important Dates/Time Frames
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Date Event Completed
Last Day of
School
Communicate Intent to Participate Completed
Week of
August 4
ED verifies schools intent & complete
registration
In progress
August 7, 21 ED Information Webinar In progress
September 15 All submissions due to ED In progress
September 30 Confirm Field Trip Dates In progress
Week of
October 6
Schools notified about winning
submissions
In progress
November 1 Opening Day Event In progress
November 3-14 Two-week Exhibit/Field Trips In progress

Field Trip Calendar
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November 2014
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
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Thank You
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Thanks for attending the webinar. If you have
questions, please contact us via email at
ed2010org@gmail.com or visit the website at
http://www.embracingdifferences.com and
communicate with other participants via the blog