***OPEN-CALL to YOUNG ARTISTS***
The first ever SELAM VISUAL ART FESTIVAL will be taking place this coming MARCH 2010.

The art exhibit will be held on the 2nd floor of the GLADSTONE HOTEL (downtown Toronto).
IF YOU ARE AN ASPIRING VISUAL ARTIST between the ages of 15 and 30, who could use some additional support, be sure to Apply to this great OPPORTUNITY!

We are currently looking for 3 Young Habesha Artists to participate in an Artistic Mentorship by other emerging Artists within the GTA for FREE!

Apply to be a part of the STH Visual Arts Training Program and be entered in the Selam Visual Arts Festival.

HOW TO APPLY

Send an email to: program@soundthehorn.com with the following:
- Name
- Age
- Visual Art Medium
- Number of Years Practicing
- Please make sure to include a Brief Statement answering the following;
a.) Why you are interested in this opportunity?
b.) What you hope to gain from this opportunity?

Deadline for this Submission is: FRIDAY JAN 8, 2010
Training will begin in January 16, 2010!

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THE SELAM VISUAL ART FESTIVAL is an extension of;

THE ANNUAL P2P SELAM YOUTH FESTIVAL: a youth arts festival which tackles HIV/AIDS awareness through art. Held in Toronto, this annual Festival is aimed at Educating & Empowering Youth through the Arts within our Communities about topics on HIV/AIDS awareness, education, and anti-stigmatization. Funding is provided by the AIDS Bureau.