[Mabs] Politics & Interesting Opportunity

[Joe Orozco]

Hello all,

As you know, this year's political elections are setting unprecedented 
records on several levels.  As members of an organization that relies so 
heavily on the legislative branch to get its objectives fulfilled, I 
encourage you to become involved in the political process, regardless of 
your candidate of choice.  I would be interested in hearing off-list from 
people interested in supporting John McCain, but in general, a good resource 
to check out for political news is:

www.servicevote.org

Second, you may be interested in the opportunity below:

VSA arts Invites Entries From Young Artists With Disabilities for Green 
Light Awards (Deadline: July 11)

Sponsored by VSA arts with support from Volkswagen of America, Inc., the 
Green Light Awards program is open to young artists ages 16 to 25 living in 
the
United States who have a physical, cognitive, or mental disability. A 
disability is defined as an impairment that substantially limits a major 
life activity.
The program invites entries of original artwork completed in the last three 
years, either representational or abstract. Artwork may illustrate actual 
aspects
of what signals the artist's creative motivations such as the physical world 
or personal discoveries. Abstract work that relates to feelings or emotions
is also encouraged. Work might also reflect the artist's experience of 
living with a disability and its role in shaping or transforming their work. 
Art
must be an original work that has been completed in the last three years. 
The program will award a Grand Prize of $20,000, a First Award of $10,000, a
Second Award of $6,000, and twelve Awards of Excellence of $2,000 each.
http://www.vsarts.org/PreBuilt/showcase/gallery/exhibits/vw/2007/

Regards,

Joe Orozco

Nil satis nisi optimum.  "Nothing but the best is good enough."--Latin 
Proverb