World Artists Experiences (WAE) bridges international understanding through cultural and citizen diplomacy in communities, colleges and schools. The arts are used as an international language.WAE encourages international interaction by providing channels of communication and exchange; including opportunities for educators and students, cultural experiences, direct public interaction with the world's people, and empowerment of students to become world leaders.

The Dong Folk Chorus
of the Dimen Dong Cultural Eco-Museum
July 1 at the Annapolis waterfront city stage
Concert 4-5:00 pm
Free Event
Recognized by UNESCO as an "Intangible Cultural Heritage," and honored by the White House and Michelle Obama with the "International Spotlight Award" of the US President's Committee on Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards.
Roberto Limon
Mexican Guitarist and Latin Grammy Nominee
May 24, 7:00 pm
St. John's College Great Hall,
60 College Ave, Annapolis, Maryland
Free event, First come basis
(410) 647-4482 for more information
Arab Cultural Immersion Day
February 1, 8:45-5:30
Spend the day for special tours at Sackler Gallery's "Road to Arabia" and National Geographic's "1000 Arab Inventions." In addition, guests will visit the Embassy of Saudi Arabia and Iraq to experience different foods, view demonstrations and learn more about their culture. Tickets $85
2013 World Artists Experiences writing project:
BUILDING BRIDGES
to Celebrate Our Global Village
Maryland students were invited to participate in the third annual student essay project themed "Building Bridges to Celebrate Our Global Village." WAE "believes that we must encourage mutual understanding among the world's people to foster respect, trust, and ultimately, peace." Mrs. Betty McGinnis, WAE President and Founder, hopes the project will "spark a lifelong interest in exploring our world, knowing the world's people, and promoting a lifestyle of responsible world citzenship." Thousands of essays were received and reviewed by a panel of literary experts including Dr. Michael Glaser, Rachel Anastasia Heinhorst, Kenneth Carroll, Le Hinton, Lisa Jennings Munson and Deanna Nikaido. Writers of the winning essays were honored at the Embassy of the People's Republic of China on April 23 in Washington DC. Students with their parents and school teachers/principals were given a tour of the
Embassy prior to the ceremony. First Secretary of China Mr. Lin Ronhui opened the ceremony with a very warm welcome and some history of Chinese literature. Dr. Michael Glaser, Professor Emeritus St. Mary's College and Maryland Poet Laureate 2004-2009, recited selected poems in
English while Ms. Zhu Yanhui echoed the verses in Chinese. The readings were made even more poignant with zither music by Ms. Chen Huilan. Students received anthologies of all the winning essays. Copies of the collection will be on view at the Embassy and each of the student's schools. Additional copies may be purchased from WAE ($5). Information regarding the 2014 writing project will be available by November 2013.
2013 Winners
Al-Rahmah School
Habiba Matumla, 6th grade
Mecca Mustafa, 8th grade
Hagar Shabazz, 8th grade
Annapolis Middle School
Johanna Guardado, 8th grade
Bennett Middle School
Sabrien Abdelrahman, 7th grade
Brooklyn Park Middle School
Iyona Hyatt, 6th grade
Chesapeake Public Charter School
Katelyn Kovach, 4th grade
Emily Nelson, 4th grade
Dulaney High School
Minwei Cao, 12th grade
Esperanza Middle School
Katharine Cognard-Black, 8th grade
Garrison Forest School
Jimin Park, 11th grade
Yunfei Xu, 9th grade
Islamic Community School
Mecca Abdul-Aziz, 11th grade
Kipp Ujma Village Academy
Joniah Kimbrough, 5th grade
Leonardtown High School
Rachel Aaron, 11th grade
Sarah Rawlings, 11th grade
Linganore High School
Miranda Gardiner, 12th grade
Laura Schumaate, 12th grade
Monarch Academy
Nina Encarnacion, 5th grade
Mountain Ridge High School
Andrea Beechie, 10th grade
Old Mill Middle School North
Aliyah Miller, 6th grade
Severn Middle School
Abigail Rogers, 8th grade
Smithsburg Middle School
Katlin Gertz, 7th grade
South River High School
Sally Albright, 9th grade
Anna Levendusky, 12th grade
Paris Walker, 9th grade
St. James Academy
Becca Behner, 8th grade
St. Mary's Ryken High School
Dawn Coady, 11th grade
Clare Tennant, 11th grade
Alexandra Ye, 10th grade
World Artists Experiences
P.O. Box 9753
Arnold, MD 21012
USA
P.O. Box 9753
Arnold, MD 21012
USA























