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Networking artists(ES) and other skilled persons to assist in development and advancement of youth and artists(ES)

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OAaSIS collabs with Allman Town Primary Grade 6 for 2017 projects

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Sometimes, the creative instincts within us are better applied in other relating fields such as

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Creative Jamaicans should explore and use Google

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A great asset to any creative person especially a Jamaican should be a website. Not

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PM the Honourable Andrew Holness endorses Foundation, (Former Minister of Education, Jamaica, the 2009)

Click and READ MORE: Jamaica Ministry of Education on board! ************************************* Click to read about Cordel Green

endorsing Foundation at first creative workshop series held at Allman Town Primary: Cordel Green, Attorney-At-law endorses Foundation!

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OAaSIS patrons

FARENHEIT agreed to be Patron #2 on February 1, 2010, and we are grateful for the expert skills he brings to share.

He is known as actor, singer, musician, songwriter and graphic designer. Click to read more BERNARD HOYES is Patron #3 Click to read more

The Founder

Through OAaSIS, its founder gives tribute to the input of other foundations such as Issa, Shaggy, UN, Unesco; appreciates those who have been her support; helps to realize the creative potential of youth and artists, most times overlooked especially within Jamaica. Click to visit Anthea McGibbon's website or Click here to contact her.

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LATEST PROJECT: Art in Allman Town Primary

As challenges increase to fund art classes in primary and basic schools, OAaSIS commits to assisting with honing the creative power of these students. Volunteers are welcome in hosting classes, projects, workshops to ensure students understand the critical role and impact of the arts in development. Help us to defray OAaSIS Materials list! FIRST SCHOOL: Allman Town Primary. We strengthen the STEAM of the Ministry of Education.

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Library at Sargeantville

Read more at John Smellie Library for Sargeantville

SEE MORE PROJECTS: Latest Project: Arts Careers Library gives overview of careers in creative industry (performing, literary and visual including culinary). See more on being an art critic, actor, singer, architect, and others from an ever growing list of arts careers. SEE ALSO creative workshops

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THEN return it to our office by mail or hand delivery to our headquarters at Gallery Barrington on Old Hope Road, Kingston or 43a East Queen Street (new). You can call us ahead of time at 876-812-7177 # As at October 1, 2016 membership fees are required

FEATURE OF THE WEEK!

Jamaican multiskilled Musician and Poet rises from being a sickly child to motivator to many!

Click to read on Ja poet colours thoughts, minds, souls'COMING: Snaps from his motivational workshops! ***********************CULTURE***

Englishman identifies with Jamaicans through reggae songs. Click to see how 'With Born Inna Babylon, YT aims to be the best' Until you hear this Englishman, don't be so skeptic to listen to 'white'men doing our reggae beats.

OAaSIS Special Feature!

Jamaican multiskilled Musician and Poet rises from being a sickly child to motivator to many!

Click to read on Ja poet colours thoughts, minds, souls'COMING: Snaps from his motivational workshops!

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Jamaica National Symbols

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