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7/28/10

Swamp @ the New Music Seminar!

Nadïne represented Swampadelica at this year's New Music Seminar, which took place at Webster Hall in NYC. This event was a true resource and packed full of vital information and experts to educate the music community with a strong focus on emerging artists. Stay tuned for more to come...	Nadïne pictured here with Dwayne Cole of Live365.com and MonkeyGrip Music Cafe

7/16/10

haiti relief benefit @ the speakeasy!!

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* Haiti Relief Benefit supporting Art Creation Foundation for Children with musical performances by BriDine & special guest Sebastian Marconato {view the invitation}

Speak-Easy Art Gallery is proud to host an evening of music and art, in an effort to raise money for Art Creation Foundation for Children in Haiti. The event will feature live performances by BriDine (Brian Herkert & Nadine LaFond, guitar & vocals of Swampadelica) and Sebastian Marconato (Native American flutes & African percussion). There will also be works by the students of the school as well as art donated by local and over seas artists on exhibit. Proceeds from the sales of these works will be going to Art Creation Foundation for Children (www.artforhaitianchildren.org). We're planning to let loose to help create a powerful vibe and encourage giving for the young students who are now creating art for their lives. Included in the exhibit are traditional Jacmelien papier mache art by ACFFC's own students! Be sure to bring some spending money to collect these young artists' bright and beautiful works. The event will take place at Speak-Easy Art Gallery located at 817 Main Street Boonton, NJ at 7pm on Saturday July 31. CLICK HERE for details, to RSVP & please help us spread the word. (password swordfish!) Suggested donation of $10. Advanced donations can be made at JustGive.org or on Facebook. Learn more about Art Lives Studio's Haiti Relief Benefits. Get involved 973.557.8268 SpeakEasyArt@gmail.com Collectors: Pieces from the Small Works Collection are included

4/27/10

exhibiting @ The Reginald F. Lewis Museum
of Maryland African American History & Culture!

Safe Passage acrylic & rusted wire on hemp canvas

* Transcending History Moving Beyond the Legacy of Slavery and the Holocaust Apr. 23 - Sept. 26, 2010 Included in this exhibit is "Safe Passage", by Nadïne LaFond, inspired by African ancestors enslaved through the Middle Passage. Stay tuned for details on upcoming museum events related to this exhibition. This exhibition was first shown at Vivant Art Collection in Philadelpia, Feb. 4 - 27, 2010

The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture 830 E. Pratt Street Baltimore, MD 21202 www.africanamericanculture.org 443.263.1800 - tel / 410.333.1138 - fax emailus@maamc.org Collectors: This piece is available for purchase. Please contact Kory Grushka of the Idea Coaltion @ kgrushka@hotmail.com, or click here to fill out the short inquiry form and send an automatic email to the dealer. This piece is part of a series of three paintings, including Point of No Return and Marassa Waiting on the Winds of Oya (collected)

exhibiting @ Raffsonni Gallery!

Pathways & Potential acrylic on canvas Raffsonni Gallery The Shops @ Riverside Hackensack, NJ raffsonni@cs.com 201.342.3000

Artist Reception & Haiti Relief Benefit @ Raffsonni Gallery! Raffsonni Gallery is presenting a wine & cheese artist reception for Nadïne celebrating works from two of her recent collections! Date: June 12 th @ 6 - 8PM There will be a performance by BriDine during the reception. This event is also a Haiti Relief benefit for Art Creation Foundation for Children. Raffsonni is a brand new, family-run gallery featuring original works, including paintings, works on paper and sculpture, by international artists and fine, handmade furniture with organic forms. Gallery Director, Raffi Krouchian, has an abiding passion and appreciation for the visual arts and truly celebrates artists' works at his elegant new space. Four pieces by Nadïne are in the gallery's featured artist wall and are available now for collection. Currently Available @ Raffsonni Gallery: ReBirthing Kiskeya; Pathways & Potential; Roots, Branches & Directions #1 and #2

Collectors: These pieces are available for purchase. Please contact Director, Raffi Krouchian, @ raffsonni@cs.com, or click on the title links above to fill out the short inquiry form and send an automatic email to the dealer. P.S. When you RSVP, tell us how many friends you're bringing and PLEASE HELP US SPREAD THE WORD. THIS IS A VERY SPECIAL EVENT!

2/28/10

"artists for haiti" auction @ GAS Gallery!

Friday, March 5th @ 7:30PM GAS Gallery & Studio 411 Ridgewood Rd Maplewood, NJ

The local art community has come together to aid in the relief efforts after the devastating earthquake that crippled Haiti. Though not headline news anymore, we all know that relief is still very much needed. On auction will be works from the areas finest artists: Paintings, Pottery, Jewelry, Photography and more. The Art Auction has been coordinated by Geralyn Robinson of Geralyn's Art Studio www.geralynsartstudio.com Gallery space for the evening is provided by GAS Gallery and Studio www.itisagas.com benefitting ONCERN WORLDWIDE www.concernusa.org

2/10/10

"concert for haiti" benefit @ Skylands Unitarian Universalist Fellowship!

Concert for Haiti Music & Art Benefit Feb. 19th @ 8 - 10 PM Doors Open @ 7:30PM Skylands Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 1811 State Route 57 Hackettstown, NJ 07840 www.skylandsuu.org

New Jersey musicians and visual artists will be gathering at Skylands Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Hackettstown, NJ on February 19th @ 8PM. Artists performing: Kate and Paul, Jody Price, Mef and Angela, Nadïne and Brian (of Swampadelica!) All money raised will go directly to the “Doctors without Borders” $12 suggested donation To reserve tickets, please call 908.684.4040 or email request to skylandsevent@embarqmail.com. Haiti Relief Benefit: This show will include a group art exhibit, which will donate proceeds to relief work in Haiti through “Art Creation Foundation for Children”. All works are small and affordable. Preview & collect here >>

1/31/10

"help for haiti" benefit @ The Paramount Theatre in peekskill, ny - 8 PM!

Organized by local musician Art Halperin and his wife, Nadeje originally from Haiti, the Help for Haiti benefit is mixing live music and live art at The Paramount Theatre in Peeksill, NY on Jan. 31 @ 8PM. Art and his band, Work of Art, along with fellow musicians, KJ Denhert, who will be performing 3 tunes and Nadïne LaFond of Swampadelica, who will be sitting in. Painter, Zaza Noah of St. Barth's will be creating an interactive painting at the event, with a piece to be auctioned.

Also appearing are local Broadway Stars Craig Shulman and Tamara Hayden.

All money raised will go directly to the “Stand with Haiti” initiative of Partners in Health
(PIH - www.pih.org)

Tickets will be General Admission, first come / first served seating, available at the door. To learn more, visit: www.woahaitibenefit.com

Help for Haiti
Music & Art Benefit
Jan 31th @ 8PM
Paramount Center for the Arts
1008 Brown Street
Peekskill, NY
www.paramountcenter.org

1/20/10

highland park, nj artists in action for haiti!

Highland Park, NJ's arts community is supercharged with a bunch of wonderful people eager to make things happen to raise awareness and funds for the people of Haiti!

Sing for the Children of Haiti
Art & Music Benefit
Jan 30th @ 7 - 10PM
Highland Park High School
102 North Fifth Avenue
Highland Park, NJ 08904

1/19/10

swampadelica performing @ sherman theater w/ u-melt!

Swampadelica is performing at the Sherman Theater w/ U-Melt, Roy Hobbs Agenda & The Quimby Mountain Band! We have 35 advanced tickets and will give away FREE live Swamp CDs to fans who get these early. Can't wait to see you out there! Haiti Relief Benefit: This show will include a group art exhibit in the Sherman Theater Lobby, which will donate proceeds to relief work in Haiti. All works are small and affordable. Preview & collect here >>

Feb. 26th @ 8PM Sherman Theater 524 Main St. Stroudsburg, PA

1/19/10

brian & nadïne of swampadelica performing @ sarah street grill for haïti!

Brian and Nadïne of Swampadelica, Chris Cuzme and Steve McDaniel are performing at the Sarah Street Grill on Feb. 15th. This event is a "Haiti Relief Benefit" and will support Hope for Haiti and the art exhibit / silent auction will also support Art Creation Foundation for Children. Help us lift spirits while creating resources for our collective brothers and sisters in Haiti. Can't wait to see you out there! call to artists! read letter from Sarah Street Grill submissions closed Feb. 15th 4PM - midnight Sarah Street Grill 550 Quaker Alley Stroudsburg, PA

1/15/10

ACFFC Students Found & Their School is Still Standing!!!

ACFFC students & Judy Hoffman
(a previous photo prior to earthquake)

----- Original Message -----
From: Judy Hoffman
Sent: Friday, January 15, 2010 10:31 AM
Subject: Update - Haiti - Art For Haitian Children - Jacmel

Good news. Last evening we were able to confirm that our children made it through, as did our staff/families. Most have no homes, and all are sleeping in the street. Many of the children can not find their families/relatives and those who can report that their homes have been destroyed as has much of Jacmel (buildings down everywhere, deaths and injuries have not yet been assessed, two schools collapsed I am told w children inside, etc.-horrible) There is no aid whatsoever that has made it in to Jacmel. Miracle is that our building is standing just is a miracle that all made it through and today they will go there (aftershocks over) and there is food and water. They are going to cook and take food to those in need just as I saw in my dreams. ACFFC is going to become a central aid point in Jacmel so we need all the help we can get. It is impossible to send supplies right now so please, we need to raise all the funds we can ... people are resourceful and I am told a market is open in Port Au Prince and that there are still things to be purchased in Jacmel. Each moment as it comes. And I am grateful. I spoke with Georges middle of the night and all are in shock, but at least they are together. I also spoke with some of the girls. They are frightened and I did all I could, as did Gerline Lafontant Fenelon (who patched me through on the call) to assuage their immediate fears. We have promised them that as soon as we can, we will get there. In the meanwhile, Gerline's good friend Papoush who is in PAP is going to Jacmel this morning by moto or bike or foot to further assess the situation and see how we can best get done what needs to be done.

so far at all and there is desperate need.

We need to raise funds, knowing that ACFFC will be a central aid location in Jacmel. Our children are prepared to help as are staff. We are all one family. Please focus on raising funds. We can not yet bring in supplies.

You may donate via www.artforhaitianchildren.org or by check (information provided on the site) or via our facebook page - please call or send an email if you need information and I will respond as quickly as I am able.

Will update as have more news.

There is much work to be done.

We are all grateful.

Judy
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Judy Hoffman
Director, ACFFC
www.artforhaitianchildren.org

NOTE: PLEASE VIEW THE STUDENTS' ARTWORK AND COLLECT THEM !!
The money will be immediately sent to ACFFC!!!

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beloved haïti !!! ~ view of Jacmel, Haïti {photo credit: wikipedia}

8/1/09

heading to haiti!!!!!

Nadïne is off to Haïti to visit with family and meet with the students and staff at ACFFC (Art Creation Foundation for Children), a non-profit arts organization created for the education and personal growth of children in need in Jacmel, Haiti. The school provides vital resources to help empower the students through the arts.

Art Lives Studio became acquainted with and got involved in fundraising for ACFFC in the Fall of 2008. The studio's "Haiti Relief Benefit" is an ongoing grassroots effort, which calls on the arts community to donate artwork, supplies, food and funds to Haiti, including the students of ACFFC in support of their efforts to sustain themselves and their school with the artwork that they create through the guidance of their teachers (both in Haiti and visiting artists abroad) and the generous support of people all over who are moved to help them.

"The last time I was in Haiti, I was five years old. I still have vivid memories of my time there and am looking forward to all the new sights, sounds, experiences and tears (I'm sure). It's high time and way overdue. I'm so grateful for the blessing of this trip; to have this time with my family and the students at ACFFC and to set my feet on my personal homeland, especially Jacmel, where my late father was born. As an artist, it will also be interesting to see how my work changes, as I will no doubt be changed, by this experience. It's one thing to have been inspired by the spirit of Haiti all these years but it's quite another to be face to face with it."

~ Nadïne

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5/26/08

phishing w/ mike

Nadïne was invited to the legendary Electric Ladyland recording studio with Mike Gordon of phish to sing on his new album to be released in the fall 2008! Behind the knobs, once again, was Swampadelica's beloved engineer, John Siket. Thanks to Mike, Jared (Slomoff) and John for an amazing session and such sweet, graceful vibes Can't wait to celebrate Mike's new album!

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11.11.07

moe.ing for the winter

Nadïne was invited to the recording studio with moe. to sing on their new album to be released in January 2008! Behind the knobs was Swampadelica's beloved engineer, John Siket, who always manages to get the best performances out of Nadïne. Thanks to moe. and John and can't wait to celebrate moe.'s new album coming out this winter!

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updated shot: taken in Gustavia, 2009

10.19.07

ON TOUR in the Caribbean

Nadïne, along with husband and fellow band mate, Brian Herkert on guitar, and Bill Rust on drums, have been invited to perform on the island of Saint-Barthélemy [AKA St. Barth's / St. Bart's] from November to early December 2007.  The three had begun touring as The Nadïne LaFond Trio, an acoustic side project of experimental roots band, Swampadelica, and were spotted by veteran St. Barth's urban folk & jazz artist, KJ Denhert, who recently performed with them at the StroudsFest art & music festival in downtown Stroudsburg, PA. The trio plan to return with live highlights of originals and vintage standards to release on CD.

In addition to music making, this time will also serve as a self-imposed art residency to continue work on an upcoming collection of paintings, works on paper and found object constructions, which will debut in a solo exhibit in 2008. Details on the show to be announced early next year. However, a collection of small-scaled paintings inspired by the island of St. Barth's will be available to collectors directly from artlives.net.

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2.15.07

new earth-kynd materials for the 2007 collection

After a few months researching for more natural art making tools came the discovery of non-toxic earth pigments, derived from ocre quarries in Provence, handmade organic cotton watercolor paper from Vermont and recycled barnwood frames handmade one by one by a husband & wife team in Texas and the 2007 collection including works on paper, paintings on organic cotton and hemp canvases and sculptures of recycled stereo parts and found objects, which will premier in the Spring of 2007.   However, a sneak preview is on exhibit at the Eco-Conscious Art & Design Event sponsored by White Lotus Home  in New Brunswick, NJ.

Part of the collection is available to purchase at
White Lotus Home  Contact Lindsey Tibbot at 732.828.2111 or send email to lindsey@whitelotus.net.

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12.04.06

   

scholarship funds for students in Haiti

The Air Markers Series, shown above, was donated to an art auction on Friday, Dec. 1, 2006 in support of {Yele Haiti}, a foundation started by Grammy-Award winning musician, producer and social entrepreneur Wyclef Jean that is changing thousands of lives in the desperately poor but optimistic nation of Haiti to benefit Haitian students with scholarships for enrollment to University.

The auction was organized by Haitian Education & Leadership Program

Artist's Statement

"The Air Markers series is part of a collection of works titled, 'Flight Dreams', which is an account of my subconscious exploration of faith and transition and is influenced by the visual cues of Aboriginal dream paintings, maps and views from airplane windows. These three little paintings were created during a fertile time and engaged a strong sense of becoming. It's fitting that they support the empowerment of students devoted to manifesting a better life".

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