OAS to feature Dominican Photo Exhibit in May 2010

Washington DC, May 2010

Following on from the success of  Photo Exhibits in both Santo Domingo and Santiago last year, a hugely popular Expo showcasing images from the picture book, “New Perspectives: Dominican Republic” is traveling to the US.

Global Foundation for Democracy (GFDD) and its sister institution in Santo Domingo, Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), in collaboration with the Organization of American States Department of Cultural Affairs / Secretariat for External Relations, and Art Museum of the Americas ,  will  display a  selection of  over 30 photo images documenting the country’s beautiful and varied landscapes.

The Photo Exhibit, which runs the whole month of May at the OAS in Washington DC , is keenly supported by Dominican President Leonel Fernandez, and forms part of GFDD/FUNGLODE’s overall goal to promote the DR, disseminate information about the country, as well as strengthen appreciation and respect for its culture and ecological heritage.

His Excellency, Roberto B Saladin, Ambassador of the DR to the United States and the permanent Ambassador of the DR at the OAS Virgilio Alcántara, also endorsed the project and confirmed their participation.  

Created by Editor in Chief, Natasha Despotovic, “New Perspectives: Dominican Republic” is a masterly compiled 300 page bilingual English-Spanish publication comprised of nearly 400 aerial images. The book’s photographer, Anne Casale, will be on hand at the inaugural reception in early May to sign copies of the book.

Advanced copies can be purchased online at: http://www.dominicanaonline.org/Portal/english/compras/compras.asp.  All proceeds go to help protect DR’s rich biodiversity through GFDD’s environment projects.

This summer, the Photo Exhibit continues to promote the DR internationally, and is slated to open in New York , home to many Diaspora.

OAS building
1889 F Street NW
Washington DC , 20006
Location: TL

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“New York-Dominican Republic Model United Nations” ((NYDRMUN 2010)

New York, March 31-April 3, 2010

“New York-Dominican Republic Model United Nations” ((NYDRMUN 2010), a program now in its eighth year. The conference will take place from March 31 to April 3, 2010 in the UN General Assembly Hall and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York ( CUNY Graduate Center ), both located in New York City , USA .

Young people interested in participating in this activity can obtain more information at: www.unadr.org.do  or by communicating directly with the Model UN Management Office at 809-685-9966 ext. 2504.

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GMAI Will Present Workshop on Documentary Film Creation in Association with Escuela Internacional de Cine y Televisión

Santo Domingo, March 22-27, 2010

The Global Media Arts Institute (GMAI), in association with Escuela Internacional de Cine y Televisión (EICTV), will present a workshop on documentary film creation. Classes will take place March 22-27, 20010 at FUNGLODE Headquarters in Santo Domingo.

The objective of the workshop is to provide students with instruction on the history and creation of documentary film. Participants will learn about contemporary film analysis; principal characteristics and viable structures for observational and analytical documentary film; script development; and the use of persuasion. The workshop will be taught by Rolando Almirante.

Registration information:

The cost of the program is RD$8,500.00 per person.

Persons interested in registering for the course and/or receiving further information should contact the FUNGLODE Audiovisual Department.

E-mail: igm@globalfoundationdd.org
Tel: (809) 685-9966, ext. 2110/ 2112/ 2113

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