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SUPPORT USWe are asking for your support for the annual festival to continue the work we do. We are asking you to "PUT $5 ON IT" (or more!) . Please make a pledge and share with your friends! Your donation will go to support the following:
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Put $5 on our Girls & Women!
We simply don't have enough girls and women spinning on their heads. With every donation you are helping to guarantee LOHHF continues to provide space for girls and women to produce, create and share their work. We also providing opportunity to explore their creativity as well creating independent & critical thinkers....and much more. Take a minute to read some quotes from:
THE CENTER FOR GIRLS' LEADERSHIP
We simply don't have enough girls and women spinning on their heads. With every donation you are helping to guarantee LOHHF continues to provide space for girls and women to produce, create and share their work. We also providing opportunity to explore their creativity as well creating independent & critical thinkers....and much more. Take a minute to read some quotes from:
THE CENTER FOR GIRLS' LEADERSHIP
- Art is an amazing way for girls explore their inner selves, develop creative thinking skills, and realize their potential. The process of creating art can be a stress reliever, joy inspirer, and a confidence booster." - Mary Lenertz
- "I have always viewed the arts (in any form) as a true and pure form of self-expression. Honest self-expression can be a difficult thing for women as we can often be criticized for being too sensitive, or too emotional. I believe young girls embracing and exploring the arts early on in life sets a foundation for unapologetic and creative self-expression of themselves that will translate into their everyday lives and serve them well, no matter what their future endeavors may be." - Rebekah Oltmans
- "Art teaches girls that language and numbers cannot explain everything in our universe. It allows them to be open to creative forms of expression and it introduces the idea that there is not always one single way to explain something. Whether an education in art sparks a lifelong career or simply helps teach these and many other lessons, it is a vital component of a young girls education." - Katie Iacarella
Put $5 on Dance!
We are building community through art education and cultural experiences like the ‘LADIES BATTLE!', an annual dance battle featuring the world's best of the best female dance competitors.
Dance is a powerful ally for developing many of the attributes of a growing child. Dance helps children mature physically, emotionally, socially, and cognitively. The physical benefits of dance are widely accepted, but the emotional, social and cognitive attributes have only recently begun to be appreciated.
Put $5 on Art!
The value and positive impact of arts study on children and adolescents is often self-evident to artists, musicians, and arts educators. Yet, the arts community is frequently called upon to justify the expenses of arts education by providing evidence that engaging in arts eduction and arts experiences make a meaningful, positive difference in the lives of students.
Students of music and dance were significantly less likely than non-arts students to be engaged in fewer delinquent behaviors during adolescence, while visual arts students are significantly more likely to be engaged in delinquent behaviors.(*data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health; “Add Health”)
Exactly Where does the money go?
Break'in it down for folks (pun intended):
The remaining balance of our $25,000 annual event budget is generated via ticket sales, merchandise sales... and the love and support of me, my friends & family.
Other Ways You Can Help
Some people just can't contribute, but that doesn't mean they can't help:
And that's all there is to it."PUT $5 ON IT"!
We are building community through art education and cultural experiences like the ‘LADIES BATTLE!', an annual dance battle featuring the world's best of the best female dance competitors.
Dance is a powerful ally for developing many of the attributes of a growing child. Dance helps children mature physically, emotionally, socially, and cognitively. The physical benefits of dance are widely accepted, but the emotional, social and cognitive attributes have only recently begun to be appreciated.
Put $5 on Art!
The value and positive impact of arts study on children and adolescents is often self-evident to artists, musicians, and arts educators. Yet, the arts community is frequently called upon to justify the expenses of arts education by providing evidence that engaging in arts eduction and arts experiences make a meaningful, positive difference in the lives of students.
Students of music and dance were significantly less likely than non-arts students to be engaged in fewer delinquent behaviors during adolescence, while visual arts students are significantly more likely to be engaged in delinquent behaviors.(*data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health; “Add Health”)
Exactly Where does the money go?
Break'in it down for folks (pun intended):
- Artist Meals, Travel & Lodging: $3000
- Artist Fees: $1500
- This won't cover our entire budget but the $4900+ helps substantially!
The remaining balance of our $25,000 annual event budget is generated via ticket sales, merchandise sales... and the love and support of me, my friends & family.
Other Ways You Can Help
Some people just can't contribute, but that doesn't mean they can't help:
- Ask folks to get the word out and make some noise about Ladies of Hip-Hop Festival. Ask them to "PUT $5 ON IT"!
- Please use the Indiegogo share tools!
- We are always looking for community partnerships as well. Please contact our team: info@ladiesofhiphopfestival.com
And that's all there is to it."PUT $5 ON IT"!