We will be hosting a live Zoom Fine Arts Festival!  This is a non-judged activity, designed to appreciate these talents of the homeschool community.  Kids can display their talents live with their computer or tablet audio and video, and there will be a live slideshow presentation of visual artwork.  This is meant to be fun and fairly casual.  So, let’s put aside our worries of things not being just right, and encourage each other by sharing our talents.

All ages of children are encouraged to submit artwork and/or perform.  We want to see what even the youngest members of our group are creating!

Visual Art: Take a photo of yourself holding your artwork so we can see your face =) and then take a close-up photo or scan of your artwork.  Email these photos/files to Shelley Znamenacek at Shelley@zoltar.net along with the child’s first and last name, and age. Maximum of three entries per child.  All visual art must be submitted via email by Sunday May 10th.

Performing Art: Think of something that can be performed in front of your computer or tablet/phone.  Ex; instrumental performance, singing, poetry recital, a speech performance (ex; reciting a favorite short story), magic tricks, or a skit.  I bet you and your kids can come up with some really clever ideas.   Please limit your submissions to one solo performance and one ensemble performance.  Complete one form for each performance  Performing Art Submission Form   All performances must have a form submitted by Sunday May 10th

If you would like to test out your performance on Zoom,  please email bonnieadair@verizon.net and we will set up a time to meet on Zoom so you can make sure everything will work.

We ask that all performing and fine art be appropriate for families with young children and glorifying to God. When our families come together as a group, we hope to create an atmosphere that allows for consideration and grace.

Values we trust every ACHEV family to embrace are:

• Artist/performer – Personal opinions and freedoms can and should at times be humbly set aside temporarily for the sake of the community. A good rule of thumb is if you have any concern it might offend, choose something safer to perform/create/wear. Remember all ages may be present, and ask yourself, “Will it honor God?”, and, “Will it bless those who hear and see?”

• Audience – There is a time and place to graciously make allowances for the differing opinions about what is appropriate to perform/create/wear. Since this event serves our entire membership, we can expect our diverse community to be just that: diverse. That is part of the beauty of community. We offer benefit of the doubt that each participant sincerely desires to honor God and bless those who hear and see.

We also believe constructive feedback is important. So please feel free to talk with leadership about any aspect of any ACHEV event or activity. Your input is valuable and appreciated.