United We Stand. Join Us For A Painting Class On September 11th As We Honor The Fallen And Keep In Remembrance, The Events Of 9-11.
Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution by thirty-nine brave men on September 17, 1787, recognizing all who are born in the U.S. or by naturalization, have become citizens.
Iowa schools first recognized Constitution Day in 1911.[5] In 1917, the Sons of the American Revolution formed a committee to promote Constitution Day. The committee would include members such as Calvin Coolidge, John D. Rockefeller, and General John Pershing.
‘I Am An American Day'
This day was inspired by Arthur Pine, the head of a publicity-public relations firm in New York City bearing his name. At the New York World’s Fair, the writers of a new song called “I am an American” brought their manuscript to the attention of Arthur Pine who handled publicity for the band leader, Gray Gordon, and a music publisher. Arthur Pine had the song introduced on NBC, Mutual, and ABC by the orchestra leader, arranged for an “I am an American Day” at the 1939 New York World's Fair, and had a local New York newspaper tie-in with “I am an American Day” in the city. The promotion proved so successful that a newspaper chain promoted “I am an American Day” on a nationwide basis and had President Roosevelt name it as an official day.
In 1939, William Randolph Hearst advocated, through his chain of daily newspapers, the creation of a holiday to celebrate citizenship.In 1940, Congress designated the third Sunday in May as "I am an American Day." In 1944 "I am an American Day" was promoted through the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service. A 16-minute film, I Am an American, was featured in American theaters as a short feature. In 1947 Hearst Newsreels featured the event on News of the Day. By 1949, governors of all 48 states had issued Constitution Day proclamations. On February 29, 1952, Congress moved the "I am an American Day" observation to September 17 and renamed it "Citizenship Day”.
The law establishing the present holiday was created in 2004 with the passage of an amendment by Senator Robert Byrd to the Omnibus spending bill of 2004. Before this law was enacted, the holiday was known as "Citizenship Day". In addition to renaming the holiday "Constitution Day and Citizenship Day," the act mandates that all publicly funded educational institutions, and all federal agencies, provide educational programming on the history of the American Constitution on that day. In May 2005, the United States Department of Education announced the enactment of this law and that it would apply to any school receiving federal funds of any kind.
****9-11 ANNIVERSARY CLASS****
Join us for our September 11 class, honoring the victims of the 9/11 attacks on the Twin Towers in 2001.
Tuesday, September 11,7-9pm
We will be painting ‘United We Stand’
In times of trouble we come together and Unite, Rescue, and Rebuild. This painting is inspired by the resilience of the good people of our country. This special landscape depicts a colorful, clouded sky in the colors and pattern of our great Nation’s flag. You can customize the artwork to best fit you and your personal connection to the day. Change the type of tree in the painting, add some silhouettes of the Twin Towers or of a loved one, insert some words like a name or quote, or change the painting in any other way. This is your special masterpiece to be designed with you and your home’s occupants in mind as you’ll always have a meaningful work of art to hang on your walls and serve as a reminder of the great time you had, making it, as well as what the painting itself, represents.
If you aren’t able to join us for the ‘United We Stand’ painting in the 11th, we’re hosting an ‘Open Studio’ class on the 12th and you can always come in to create the painting on that day. In these unique classes, there is no instructor to walk you through the painting, step-by-step, as everyone will be creating their own painting. We will have some assistants, there to help you with any part of your painting that you need, including mixing colors. Bring your friends and family in to paint during this special class and spend time in a more, low-key painting and wine class like this one.
9/12 open studio class: https://www..../event/259481
*We’ll also have one on 9/20: https://www..../event/261696
LET'S DO SOME GOOD AROUND RALEIGH!
9-11 Day Of Service (Evening Commemoration) in Raleigh.
From 6-8:30pm
Held at The Red Hat Amphitheater
500 S Mcdowell St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Join fellow citizens to conclude the 9/11 Day of Service at an Evening Commemoration at Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh on September 11. Starting at 6:00 PM, citizens will hear words from local leaders, enjoy live music, and participate in service projects at stations throughout the amphitheater to wrap up this sixth annual day of service. Attendees are asked to bring a nonperishable food item to donate to 'fill-the-truck' for the Urban Ministries of Wake County food pantry. (No cost to participate).
Learn more about Raleigh’s 9/11 Day of Service: https://www....ervice/59446/
More information about The Red Hat amphitheater: https://www....hitheater.com
You can view our full calendar through the link at the bottom of the page to see al of the amazing classes we’re offering though the next few weeks. Gather all of your friends and family together for one of our super fun classes, as everything is better with loved ones by your side.
We hope to see you soon for a class at our studio, whether it’s for our special September 11 class or another class on the calendar. If you’re looking for something fun to do in or around the Raleigh-Durham area, we make the perfect event for everything from a fun and unique date night, an awesome girls’ night out experience, and remember that we even offer private events! When you view our classes on our website, you’ll be viewing our schedule for our public classes, but you can also book a painting party with the guest list of your choice! Come in to celebrate a birthday, bridal shower, reunion, retirement, and more with friends and family, sharing their artistic sides, together. Make memories that will last a lifetime with a souvenir to treasure forever with one our classes.
*Learn more about our private parties, here:
https://www....ivate-parties
We also play host to tons of corporate events, too! Why not book your next work party or team building event with us? We offer several styles of paintings that incorporate team building strategies, encouraging the whole office to work together, creating a stunning world of art!
*Read more about corporate events, here:
https://www....porate-events
Finally, in addition to out studio parties, we offer mobile events, off-site! You choose the location and we’ll come to you with all of the supplies!
*Learn more about out mobile events, here:
https://www....ainting-party