Institute for the Church and Community Arts (ICCA)

Posted by on February 28, 2004

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Philadelphia, Pa. (Jan 29, 2004) — BuildaBridge International announces its third annual Institute for the Church and Community Arts (ICCA). ICCA is an annual six-day residency-based institute that will take place May 18-23 in Philadelphia. With a particular focus on at-risk communities, ICCA serves society at-large by training artists, church and community workers, and educators to integrate the arts in their service to society.

This year?s Institute will focus on the practical skills necessary for using the arts in a transforming process. ICCA?s courses will include: creating a transformational organization, drama for transformation, creating a safe environment, urban youth culture, writing arts integrated curriculum, and a special round-table dialogue on spirituality, youth and foster care. Site visits are planned daily.

Each class is a full day with meals provided. Undergraduate, graduate, and ACT 48 teacher certification credits are obtainable through Eastern University. A certificate is offered through Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Cost for the full week of classes is $350, or $100 a day. Low-cost housing is also available.

For more information about ICCA visit http://www.BuildaBridge.org/training or contact Dr. Nathan Corbitt at 215-842-0428.

BuildaBridge International (BI) is a non-profit arts education organization dedicated to supporting multi-ethnic communities, strengthening families and churches, transforming lives, and exploring the world through the arts. BuildaBridge International was founded in 2000 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.