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Art Saves Lives concludes Summer Intensive 2014 Extends thanks To Princess Port de Plaisance

1.	ASL Founder Nicole C. De Weever with Princess Port de Plaisance representatives Ms. Camille Ashby-Solomon and Ms. Marsha Thomas-Richardson. Photo Credit: Edgardo Lynch 1. ASL Founder Nicole C. De Weever with Princess Port de Plaisance representatives Ms. Camille Ashby-Solomon and Ms. Marsha Thomas-Richardson. Photo Credit: Edgardo Lynch

COLE BAY, Sint Maarten - Art Saves Lives Summer Intensive concluded June 29th with performances showcasing all the classes taught over the week which gave students the opportunity to highlight what they learned from 20 artists who participated in the annual program. Students took eighteen classes over a period of five days. Nicole C. De Weever, President and Founder of Art Saves Lives expressed thanks on behalf of the organization to Princess Port de Plaisance management Mr. Sudi Ozkan and Mr. Halman Unal for their bronze sponsorship. Art Saves Lives was able to accommodate over 100 students ranging from age 10 to over 18.

About Art Saves Lives

Art Saves Lives Program (ASLP) is a cross-cultural exchange between youth in need and experienced practicing artists who seek to use their talents for positive change. This collaborative project will select renowned artists from around the world who use the arts to introduce participants to global and local traditions and empower them with the life skills necessary to effectively deal with the demands and challenges of everyday life. The program will also provide guidance for young artists with aspirations in pursuing a career in the arts. ASL 2014, an intensive week long workshop program was held June 23-28th on St. Maarten.

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