The University of Aruba, in connection with the "Congreso Arte di Tarima" by Cas di Cultura and Departamento di Cultura Aruba, cordially invite you to a conversation that matters.

A prelude to Aruba's first conference for the performing arts

THE PERSONAL, PROFESSIONAL & SPIRITUAL VALUE OF ART

INFORMATION

October 11
Aula, University of Aruba
J.E. Irausquinplein 4
6.30 p.m.-8.00 p.m.
Entrance is free

RESERVE YOUR SEAT

Throughout history, our greatest inventors and scientists have merged scientific knowledge and discovery with artistic creativity. For example Albert Einstein studied piano and violin as a child and, when he was an adult, music helped him think things through. When he was having trouble with a scientific theory, he would strike a few chords on the piano or pick up the violin and play, and that would often free up a constructive thought or solution. He stressed the importance of the creative mind, once saying, “I’m enough of an artist to draw freely on my imagination, which I think is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.”
Together we will discuss ways art has been integrated and has the potential to be folded into all areas of our lives. The C-100 pre-event is an interactive conversation of the personal, professional and spiritual value of art. We are especially inviting teachers, school administrators, school board members, IPA students, dance and music school teachers, social and community workers to attend this interactive event.

Facilitator

Belinda Boyd is an Associate Professor at the University of Central Florida (UCF). Mrs. Boyd is currently writing/directing a show for the Zora Neale Hurston Festival entitled Spunk and the Harlem Literati. She is a Walt Disney World Show Director. Mrs. Belinda Boyd has directed shows in South Africa, for Disney Event Group and the Disney Institute. She has directed productions in New York, Texas, Toronto, North Carolina, Kentucky, Vermont and Florida.
Mrs. Boyd is a member of the Dramatist's Guild and the Actor’s Equity Association. Recently, Mrs. Belinda Boyd received the Kennedy Center ACTF Kennedy Center Medallion for Artistic Excellence. Mrs. Boyd is a recipient of the UCF Teaching Incentive Award.