CPArts Activities in June -July 2007

CPArts Directors’ meeting
CPArts Directors’ meeting was held on 6th June at the Helvetas Hall in Bambalapitiya. New Deputy Directors and Additional Deputy Directors were appointed. Innovative ideas, initiatives and strategies were also discussed to ensure sustainability and capacity building of the organization.

A Coordinators meeting

A Coordinators meeting was held on 9th June to discuss the structure of the new cluster system. Six cluster systems were established with each Deputy / Addl. Director taking responsibility for leadership. The first cluster program will take place on 28th July under the supervision of cluster leaders. The new cluster program is part of CPArts strategic plan to create greater levels of understanding, shared resources, ideas and talents among the twenty centers.

On 1st July CPArts celebrated the 45th Anniversary

On 1st July CPArts celebrated the 45th Anniversary of Fr. Saveri’s the priestly ordination of its Director, Fr. N.M. Saveri. Over 200 people from diverse faith and cultural backgrounds were present at the De La Salle Brothers Chapel to mark the occasion. Staff, Volunteers, Artistes, NGOs and other long standing members gathered to convey their appreciation of Fr. Saveri’s leadership, commitment and dedication to securing understanding and amity among various ethnic and religious groups. All 20 CPArts centers were on hand to pay tribute in songs and dances.

CPArts is also celebrating the launching of Nakaiyaham

CPArts is also celebrating the launching of Nakaiyaham, the Tamil version of The Jeweler’s Shop originally written by Pope John Paul II. It portrays the challenges of everyday life and the importance of family in maintaining stability in the home, community and society. Nakaiyaham is currently in circulation in some CPArts centers and will soon be available in book stores Island-wide.

Kalaithuthu College of Aesthetics

In Jaffna on 8th July, Kalaithuthu College of Aesthetics in affiliation with the prestigious Kalaikaviri and Bharathithasan University Trichi, South India, has commenced its new curriculum: offering students Diploma, Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in dance. Mrs. Santhiny Sivanesan, visiting lecturer from the Teacher Training School, Kopay, was the chief guest and keynote speaker for the occasion. On the same day, nine students were registered and received the relevant documents to begin their course of studies. This collaboration and membership accreditation was made possible in part, due to visits to India by Project Officer, Mr. Solomentine and the Principal of the Kalaithuthu College of Aesthetics, Ms.P.F Sinnathurai.

Workshop

Despite the tension in the North and East, CPArts members are committed to their mission. On 16th July, three CPArts artistes from the South went to Jaffna to conduct workshops at CPArts headquarters and the Ilavalai center. Since CPArts members in the North often experience challenges to travel to the South, they are often restricted and experience fewer benefit from capacity building. However, with this visit, centers in the North will be able to learn new methods about program evaluation and monitoring, which will help them to achieve greater sustainability.

Report by CPArts Team

		CPArts Activities in June - July 2007




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	CPArts Directors’ meeting CPArts Directors’ meeting was held on 6th June at the Helvetas Hall in Bambalapitiya. New Deputy Directors and Additional Deputy Directors were appointed. Innovative ideas, initiatives and strategies were also discussed to ensure sustainability and capacity building of the organization. *A Coordinators meeting* A Coordinators meeting was held on 9th June to discuss the structure of the new cluster system. Six cluster systems were established with each Deputy / Addl. Director taking responsibility for leadership. The first cluster program will take place on 28th July under the supervision of cluster leaders. The new cluster program is part of CPArts strategic plan to create greater levels of understanding, shared resources, ideas and talents among the twenty centers. On 1st July CPArts celebrated the 45th Anniversary On 1st July CPArts celebrated the 45th Anniversary of Fr. Saveri’s the priestly ordination of its Director, Fr. N.M. Saveri. Over 200 people from diverse faith and cultural backgrounds were present at the De La Salle Brothers Chapel to mark the occasion. Staff, Volunteers, Artistes, NGOs and other long standing members gathered to convey their appreciation of Fr. Saveri’s leadership, commitment and dedication to securing understanding and amity among various ethnic and religious groups. All 20 CPArts centers were on hand to pay tribute in songs and dances. *CPArts is also celebrating the launching of Nakaiyaham* CPArts is also celebrating the launching of Nakaiyaham, the Tamil version of The Jeweler’s Shop originally written by Pope John Paul II. It portrays the challenges of everyday life and the importance of family in maintaining stability in the home, community and society. Nakaiyaham is currently in circulation in some CPArts centers and will soon be available in book stores Island-wide. *Kalaithuthu College of Aesthetics* In Jaffna on 8th July, Kalaithuthu College of Aesthetics in affiliation with the prestigious Kalaikaviri and Bharathithasan University Trichi, South India, has commenced its new curriculum: offering students Diploma, Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in dance. Mrs. Santhiny Sivanesan, visiting lecturer from the Teacher Training School, Kopay, was the chief guest and keynote speaker for the occasion. On the same day, nine students were registered and received the relevant documents to begin their course of studies. This collaboration and membership accreditation was made possible in part, due to visits to India by Project Officer, Mr. Solomentine and the Principal of the Kalaithuthu College of Aesthetics, Ms.P.F Sinnathurai. *Workshop* Despite the tension in the North and East, CPArts members are committed to their mission. On 16th July, three CPArts artistes from the South went to Jaffna to conduct workshops at CPArts headquarters and the Ilavalai center. Since CPArts members in the North often experience challenges to travel to the South, they are often restricted and experience fewer benefit from capacity building. However, with this visit, centers in the North will be able to learn new methods about program evaluation and monitoring, which will help them to achieve greater sustainability. Report by CPArts Team