Digital Portfolio

Cleveland School of the Arts Coordinated Events / Programs

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Marketing and Promotional Art SamplesPages 10 - 21

Writing SamplesPages 22- 25

CCJVWJames Vincent Weinland216.789.7024 jimwein@hotmail.com

Northern Ohio Live Awards of Achievement

Friends of Cleveland School of the Arts wins the award for Fundraising Organization of the Year by Northern Ohio Live Magazine. Award accepted September 24, 2007. Friends of CSA profi le featured in October issue of the magazine

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Jimmy Weinland, Christine Bluso, Scot Rourke

Cleveand School of the Arts

On February 24, 2007, Cleveland School of the Arts celebrated 25 years of educating extraordinary children with a sold-out benefi t performance by jazz legend Ramsey Lewis and his trio. The eveningwas a glittering one, from the performance in the recently restored John HayHigh School Auditorium to the after-party at Nighttown in Cleveland Heights.The most outstanding part of the night, however, was how Friends of ClevelandSchool of the Arts - a nonprofi t organization that supports the mission of the school - created an atmosphere perfectly suited to show off how the school has succeeded in so many ways over the last 25 years. CSA students were very much a part of the eff ort, from the pre-concert open house to a special performance with Ramsey Lewis. A broad range of ticket prices made the event accessible to the community - approprate for a public school that makes the arts accessible to all of Cleveland’s children. The event surpassed expected fi nancial goals, raising $400,000. Best of all, the school was able to capitalize on the event’s success and galvanize support from the arts, business and government throughout the community.

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25th Anniversary Celebration Event Program

Grammy Award Winning Jazz Pianist Ramsy Lewis was the headline performer at Cleveland School of the Arts’ annual benefi t in 2007. Friends of CSA raised $400,000 and used the event to gain support for the construction of a new facility.

Assisted with program design; coordinated ad sales; designed complimentary ads; managed event box offi ce; coordinated all aspects of fi nal concert, silent auction and volunteer effort.

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2006 Annual Benefi t Program “Many Gifts”

Japanese Taiko drumming master Eitetsu Hayashi conducted an international residency with 20 Cleveland School of the Art students. The residency took place over Eitetsu’s three trips to America over six months.

Assisted with program design and content research; managed all aspects of residency; coordinated culminating benefi t production; managed ensuing curriculum impact and campaign reporting.

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Young Professionals Group

Created the initial concept for new organization whose mission is to raise funds for the Cleveland School of the Arts, develop professional connections for students and mentor high school graduates.

Produced special events to attract young, professional supporters of the school; primary designer for event materials, website and advertisements; directed event promotion and marketing strategies; box-offi ce manager and special projects manager for ensuing annual young professionals event.

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Human Fund 2006 Benefi t Gala

The Human Fund is a non-profi t organization dedicated to raising money to support arts program in the city of Cleveland.

Coordinated major collaboration between Cleveland School of the Arts’ Dance Department and local artist and event DJ, Neil Chastain.

The result was a futuristic, modern dance number set to original music accompanied by live drumming.

Coordinated all aspects of collaborative effort; managed staging and hired performers; coordinated production of original video short produced for the event; designed School’s silent auction piece and served as school representative.

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University Circle Inc.’s Holiday CircleFest

Arts and Culture center’s day of free public entertainment.

Coordinated simultaneous performances of every performing arts division of Cleveland School of the Arts, at various University Circle locations; assisted with event promotion.

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Issue 18 Campaign and Arts and Culture Day

County wide campaign for ballot issue supporting tax increase on cigarettes to pool funds in support of local arts and culture organiations. Formed local interest partnership with Starbucks to raise awareness for ballot issue on Arts and Culture Day.

Personally volunteered to support County campaign effort; coordinated School of the Arts contribution to Arts and Culture Day which featured a different student painter at every Starbucks store in the Cleveland District, 12 total stores; coordinated special performances at area organizations to celebrate ballot issue passing.

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“Take the Lead” Movie Premier

Collaborative effort between Cleveland School of the Arts, Sally Beauty Supply and The Owens Group to promote the movie “Take the Lead”.

Coordinated television performance by School of the Arts’ Dance Department and special interviews cross-promoting all three organizations; coordinated ensuing dance performance for Cleveland area movie premier; directed student based marketing campaigns in support of Sally Beauty Supply.

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“Cinderellas of the World” & 6th Annual New Play, Film and Poetry Festival

Winter Theater production and Spring weeklong series of original student productions.

Primary fl ier designer; coordinated marketing all collateral production; directed event promotion and created interactive press releases; coordinated event production schedule; conducted promotional event photo shoots; tied development strategies to event schedule.

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2007 Annual Message to Community

Annual report. Also used for fundraising and development.

Assisted with design; coordinated production, mailing and special distribution; integrated into development plan and web site; provided recreated logos and photography to primary designer; drafted and researched all content.

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2006 Annual Fund Campaign

Annual report. Also used for fundraising and development. Increased campaign revenue 20% from year prior ($40,000).

Assisted with design; coordinated production, mailing and special distribution; integrated into development plan and web site; drafted and researched all content.

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25th Anniversary Newspaper / Internet Advertisements

Advertisement used during month long promotion of 2007 Cleveland School of the Arts Annual Benefi t.

Primary Designer; intergrated into internet promotion of event; coordinated contributing sponsors advertising considerations and event benefi ts.

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Cleveland Jewish News January Article

Cleveland Yoga agrees to become School of the Arts mutli-year parent sponsor. School of the Arts projects relating to Jewish history are used to secure local Jewish Paper’s attention.

Took primary article photograph; coordinated day long photo shoot surrounding special event; pitched concept to local news paper editor; coordinated ensuing small-sponsor campaign resulting from article exposure.

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Friends of CSA, Hands Across Northeast Ohio and UBS Financial Services USA plan a day long volunteer project to repair Cleveland School of the Arts’ enteryways and hallways, paint and restore classrooms and construct murals and mosiacs to decorate building interior.

Took primary article photograph; coordinated day long volunteer effort; pitched concept to local magazine; developed event concept and execution.

Class of 2007 Graduation Week

Senior Awards Program

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Class of 2007 Graduation Week

Commencement Program

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Annual Benefi t Program

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Advertisement

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www.clevelandschoolofthearts.org

Among Friends E-Newsletter, April 2007

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www.clevelandschoolofthearts.org

Academics page, 10th grade OGT Scores

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MAY 5, 2007

» CLEVELAND SCHOOL OF THE ARTSʼ STUDENT PLAY TO BE FEATURED AT THE CLEVELAND PLAY HOUSEʼS 6th ANNUAL FUSIONFEST!

PLEASE JOIN US: LIKE DOGS AND CHOCOLATE: The Cleveland Play House 7:00 PM, Wednesday, May 2 – Friday, May 48500 Euclid Avenue Written and Directed by Senior Akeem Rollins BOX OFFICE 216.795.7000

Cleveland School of the Arts is honored to be a participant in FusionFest 2007, The Cleveland Play Houseʼs innovative arts festival celebrating the best of Clevelandʼs up and coming artists. Join us in Rehearsal Hall B and view 8 original poetry performances and Akeem Rollinsʼ striking original work Like Dogs and Chocolate all in one show. The newly constructed stage will offer you a viewing experience the likes of which you will not forget. CSA Senior Akeem Rollins will be attending Columbia College in the Fall and is a shining example of the of the rich talent residing in this city and the power of Cleveland School of the Arts.

About the Play:Jake is dying of AIDS. All he wants is to be left alone. As far as he's concerned the world can die with him. Against his wishes his only friend brings three boys to see him. The boys describe themselves as "bug chasers" who are devoted to acquiring "the gift": HIV/AIDS. No one can get through to them, they are determined to become infected. Now the only person who can stand in their way is Jake. Like Dogs and Chocolate is a thoughtful, mordantly funny, heartbreaking story that will take you into the mind of a dying man and three teenage boys as they each struggle to find a reason to live.

ACTORS POETS

Note: This play includes adult themes and is appropriate for mature audiences.

About Cleveland School of the Arts: Cleveland School of the Arts, recognized as a State of Ohio School of Promise for the last four years, is a specialty arts school of the Cleveland Municipal School District. Established in 1981, it currently enrolls 630 students in grades six-twelve. The schoolʼs curriculum offers students a joint college preparatory academic program and a pre-professional arts program in five majors: literary arts, dance, instrumental or vocal music, theatre and visual arts. CSA draws students from all over the city and surrounding districts.

About Friends of Cleveland School of the Arts:Friends of Cleveland School of the Arts (Friends of CSA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3)organization established to support the mission of Cleveland School of the Arts by creating an environment that empowers children with the opportunity to achieve excellence through an arts education. Established in 1982, Friends of CSA has raised over $18 million to augment resources provided by the Cleveland Municipal School District (CMSD). These funds support innovative artistic and academic programming for Cleveland School of the Arts (CSA) students. Funds raised support artists-in-residence, private music lessons, play productions, accelerated reader and math programs, exhibits, international tours and student scholarships for summer study.

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Dinique Gray Ivey Malone

Leah Hackney Eric Odum

Olivia Jackson Cyrus Payne

Maya Jones Chris Webb

JACK FRANKLIN… Akeem Rollins

LEE POWELL… Chris Webb

DEREK WOODS… Ranon Thompson

JARELL ANDERSON… Datwuan Brooks

CONTACT:Jimmy Weinland

Friends of CSAArtistic Program Coordinator

216.421.7690jimmy@friendsofcsa.org

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2006-2007 New Play, Film & Poetry Festival

Press Release

Friends of Cleveland School of the Arts

Letterhead and 25th Anniversary sponsor and attendee acknowledgement letter

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gFriends of Cleveland School of the Arts

PO Box 18265, Cleveland, Ohio 44118Phone:: 216.421.7690 – Fax:: 216.421.7689

www.clevelandschoolofthearts.org

Christine Bluso, Executive Director “Creating an environment that empowers children with the opportunity to achieve excellence through an arts education”

Guiding Principles Statement

All Cleveland School of the Arts (CSA) faculty, administrators, Friends of Cleveland School of the Arts (Friends of CSA), directors and administrators, artists-in-residence, private lessons instructors, consultants and volunteers working at CSA shall hereby be referred to as Educational Partners. This term is intended to group together, those of us who participate in the educational experience and development of children at CSA in any way, and hold us all accountable to the same set of expectations or Guiding Principles we will follow in achieving our mission and vision.

All Educational Partners shall act with honesty, integrity and in an ethical manner and seek to promote the interests, mission and vision of CSA and Friends of CSA when the opportunity arises.

An Educational Partner shall endeavor to deal fairly and positively with all education partners such as: CSAʼs employees, administrators, Friends of CSA, Board of Directors and supporting organizations as well as the Cleveland Municipal School Districtʼs employees, fellow educational partners, Board of Directors and community partners, and most importantly the children.

All Educational Partners should protect CSAʼs assets and ensure their efficient use. Theft, carelessness, and waste have a direct impact on the schoolʼs credibility and profitability. All school assets should be used for legitimate educational purposes.

As the Fiscal Agent, all funds related to Friends of CSA budget must be approved by the Executive Director of Friends of Cleveland School of the Arts, CSAʼs not-for-profit supporting organization, prior to execution. Any and all financial transactions will be executed by Friends of CSAʼs Accounting Department only.

An Educational Partner shall use the financial assets and resources employed or entrusted to him or her in a responsible manner for legitimate business and educational purposes and not for improper personal advantage.

All Educational Partners receiving funding from Friends of CSAʼs budget or any project supervised thereby is required to have a current resume/reference list, valid driverʼs license, W-9 form and Partner in Education contract on file with Friends of CSAʼs office.

All Educational Partners shall respect the confidentiality of information acquired in the course of the performance of his or her responsibilities, except when authorized or otherwise legally obligated to disclose such information. An Educational Partner shall not use confidential information acquired in the course of the performance of his or her responsibilities for improper personal advantage or to negatively impact professional ties between all previously listed education partners or outside collaborators.

Finally, all Educational Partners will act in support of attaining and in full realization of creating one mission and one vision to build an Arts School of National Excellence to educate and empower children of Greater Cleveland in alignment with Cleveland Municipal School Districtʼs primary goal to become a premier school district in the United States of America.

Educational Partner Signature Date

Guiding Principles Statement Artist in residence, faculty and staff internal operations document