Karen Blessen Mastermind Award!

Karen Blessen, artist and co-founder of Today Marks the Beginning, is a finalist in the Observer Masterminds Awards. You can read about her accomplishments and the learn about the other finalists by going to:

Dallas Observer Names Nine Dallas Artists as Finalists in Its First Annual Masterminds Award
www.dallasobserver.com

WE ARE SO PROUD AND HAPPY FOR KAREN!

Art Con Awards Today Marks the Beginning

The art, the music, the party, the people of Art Conspiracy; ALL were stellar on October 23 and Today Marks the Beginning was the beneficiary. This was the biggest Art Con ever. Drum roll......are you ready?! The Art Conspiracy event raised $30,000 for the TMtB program, MasterPEACE! There are more details to come. Right now, we are just blown away by such a generous gift. THANK YOU!

Learn more about Art Conspiracy's street level philanthropy: www.artconspiracy.org

WHoooHOOOOO!

Jerome Weeks Interviews Karen Blessen

http://artandseek.net/2010/10/15/artseek-on-think-tv-karen-blessen-from-today-marks-the-beginning/

Karen talks about Today Marks the Beginning, MasterPEACE and more.

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Art Conspiracy Fundraiser for TMtB!

The best party in town just got better! Today Marks the Beginning is this year's Art Conspiracy beneficiary. Art Conspiracy 6, will be held on October 23rd at 511 West Commerce in Dallas. This year’s Art Conspiracy will be hosted by KXT-FM’s Paul Slavens, will feature live music from Ishi, Seryn and Dem Southernfolkz, dynamic stage design from Edward Ruiz and Courtney Miles and art from 150 area artists. "People from all parts of the community pool their talents to transform a warehouse into a temporary art gallery/concert venue,” said Erik Glissmann, Executive Director, Art Conspiracy.
Money raised at Art Conspiracy event will be donated to Today Marks the Beginning. Students participating in TMtB’s MasterPEACE: Young Artists Making a Kinder World classes will be contributing some artwork for auction during the Art Conspiracy event.
More details to come. TMtB is honored and thrilled to be the 2010 beneficary. Thank you! Labels: 2010, art conspiracy, fundraiser

TMtB Participates in Macy's Shop for a Cause Program!

Today Marks the Beginning (TMtB) is participating in this year's Macy's Shop for a Cause program! Tickets are being sold by TMtB and Macy stores across the country for $5. For every ticket you purchase you can save 10-20 percent on selected items on the October 16! You can contact Today Marks the Beginning (info@todaymarksthebeginning.org ) directly to purchase your Shop For A Cause ticket. Thanks for all of your help and support for us!


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Michelle Obama and the Arts

Michelle Obama “The arts can enrich all of us in this nation as individuals. The arts can enrich all of our communities and the country. And the arts can connect us to each other like nothing else can.”

Arts as a Cause for Hope www.whitehouse.gov First Lady Michelle Obama and Russian First Lady Svetlana Medvedev enjoyed a music and dance program at the Duke Ellington School for the Arts in Washington, D.C.

Join us at the Art Conspiracy SEED event July 16, 7 pm, Sons of Herman Hall, Dallas. Great bands - music and art. Art Conspiracy uses "street level philanthropy" to raise money for non-profit groups. www.artconspiracy.org Today Marks the Beginning (TMtB) is honored to be this year's beneficiary. We use art to impact public awareness of social issues through a diverse range of projects and programs. www.todaymarksthebeginning.org