United Divas December 2003 Newsletter

December 2003 Newsletter
http://www.uniteddivas.com

Greetings! United Divas is an organization that empowers women to become artistic leaders, professionals, innovators, and role models for both aspiring and practicing artists.You are receiving this newsletter because you signed up for the newsletter through our website, or you are friends or acquaintances with one of the members of United Divas.

:: Cristy Thom:: December 2003 Diva of the Month ::

Congratulations to Cristy Thom, of Los Angeles, CA, our "Diva of the Month" for December 2003! Cristy actively pursues her art in many different formats.

Cristy Thom is an embodiment of contemporary art. It is through painting that she can communicate with her environment in an intellectual and abstract way. Cristy graduated with a BFA from Otis College of Art and Design as one of the most ambitious and prolific painters in her class. She defined her own style has refined that style into a compelling body of work in the years since college. Learn more by checking out her bio!

Cristy's paintings are represented by Spiller Vincenty Gallery, in Jacksonville, FL and Gallery Horizon, in Santa Fe, NM. See Cristy's work by visiting her online gallery!

Cristy's new clothing company, "Broken" features Cristy's paintings on t-shirts. Part of the $ made clothing company goes to her charity, a non-profit where sexually abused children and their families can go for help. The charity is called "The Rachel Ward Foundation". Find out more in Cristy's interview!

:: Meet our divas :: 16 divas and still growing. Shout out your support here! Or Click on a Diva to learn more!

We would like to give a big welcome to Alissa Walker, our newest member of the United Divas volunteer staff. She has taken over a very valuable position as our new editor and writer. Thanks so much for everything Alissa! And thanks to all of our other supporters out there as well!


Holly Williams	Ramey Arnold (ReelGrace)	Emily Wagner	Emily Griffin (Ms. E)

Trace Palmer	Colette Marino (DJ Colette)	Susan Joseph		Meg Cranston

Darcey Kearney (DRC)	Mahina Yuki Terauchi		Tyler Stone (Ms T)		S.E. Barnet

	Alissa Walker (Editor/Writer)	Kathy Lajvardi (Co-Founder)	Sara Cembalisty (Co-Founder)	Jan Tompkins (Lady Jay)

Date/Time	Artist/Event/Venue	Cost
EVERY Wednesday 9pm until 2:00 a.m.	DRC DJFM SESSIONS @ LUDLOW BAR (NY) 165 Ludlow Street, NYC Btwn Houston & Stanton with djs: DRC & Diane Cheadle (Undefined Musik) (BYASSN)	N/A
11/15/03 - 12/24/03	Sara Cembalisty recommends: Marina Moevs: New Paintings & Drawings @ Koplin Del Rio Gallery http://www.koplindelrio.com/index_current.html Exhibition Dates: November 1 - December 24, 2003 W. Hollywood, CA	N/A
12/6/03	DJ Colette Turnmills - LONDON	N/A
12/12/03- 01/31/03	Holly Williams recommends: ::Reclaiming:: A group show of Otis alumni: Holly Williams, Kenneth Ober, Renee A. Fox, Tracy Powell, and Kate Harding Opening reception: Friday Dec. 12, 2003 Exhibition Dates: 12.12.03 - 01.31.04 Sponsored by Urban Eco Housing 627 South Carondelet St. (formerly the Otis admin. building) open for viewing by appointment only call: 310.663.1413, or 310.621.5416	N/A open for viewing by appointment only
12/13/03	DJ Colette Smart Bar - CHICAGO	N/A
12/14/03	Holly Williams recommends: ::Reclaiming:: A group show of five Otis alumni Coffee with the artists: Holly Williams, Kenneth Ober, Renee A. Fox, Tracy Powell, and Kate Harding Sunday Dec. 14th, 2003 12:00 - 3:00 PM 627 South Carondelet St. (formerly the Otis administration building) Exhibition Dates: 12.12.03 - 01.31.04	N/A
12/19/03	The Concert Hall- El Paso
12/20/03	Paradice Lounge- San Francisco	N/A

:: We need more divas ::

We are always searching to find our next diva of the month. Each month we recognize a multi-disciplined female artist as diva of the month. Visit the United Divas website to see what divas receive for being chosen as "Diva of the Month" (http://www.uniteddivas.com/diva.html)

Are you someone who excels in their artistic profession? Do you utilize many types of skills to create your work? Are you a multi-disciplined artist? Check this link for submission suggestions if you would like to submit samples of your work:
(http://www.uniteddivas.com/dom_guidelines.html)

Do you know a woman who is super talented? Send us links to their work, or email us and tell us about what they do and how we can experience some of their creations. Tell us about a diva! (referrals@uniteddivas.com)

:: Quote of the Month ::

Women are being considered as candidates for Vice President of the United States because it is the worst job in America. It's amazing that men will take it. A job with real power is First Lady. I'd be willing to run for that. As far as the men who are running for President are concerned, they aren't even people I would date.
-- Nora Ephron , from her San Francisco lecture, November 4, 1983