News from YLEF: Members, Events, MOCS. The Young LEGO Enthusiasts of Florida was founded on March 4, 2007 and had its first major meeting on September 21, 2007. We are 5 members strong and we meet on a regular basis.
Monday, May 5, 2008
YLEF Summer Celebration and Member News
The 'YLEF Summer Celebration' is here! Included are as many as 4 trips to Orlando by two members as well as many great events. In fact we plan to add more members too.
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Nathan Sawaya: The Art of the Brick
June 7-Aug. 10 Opening Reception: June 6; 6-9 pm
Nathan Sawaya in the news:
* Good Morning America, ABC News, April 14, 2008 * CNN Interview, June 1, 2007 * Winner, Dream Job at the LegoLand, Wired Magazine, January 27, 2004
The Art of the Brick museum show is currently touring the U.S. It is the first major museum exhibition in the United States to focus exclusively on the use of the popular LEGO® building block as an art medium and artist Nathan Sawaya takes it to new heights.
This 33-year-old New York artist is exhibiting more than thirty works created solely from standard LEGO bricks over the period 2002 – 2007 with several new ones created specifically for this exhibit. Nearly one million colorful LEGO pieces transformed into whimsical and awe-inspiring images are on display.
Sawaya’s ability to transform this common toy into something meaningful, his devotion to spatial perfection and the way he conceptualizes action, enables him to elevate what almost every child has played with into the status of art.
“These works are very personal to me, since they reflect my growth as an artist as I strove to discover my creative identity,” said Sawaya. “The museum exhibit is accessible because it engages the child in all of us while simultaneously illuminating sophisticated and complex concepts.”
The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood is pleased to announce, in conjunction with its Nathan Sawaya: The Art of the Brick exhibition (June 7th through August 10th 2008), its’ LEGO® Creation Challenge.
All South Florida residents ages 6 and older, are invited to use their own LEGO® pieces to create and compete in this exciting community-based exhibition. Pieces will be displayed in the Center’s gallery and each participating group of entrants will be awarded prizes according to the contest’s categories. This promises to be a fun-filled event for the general public to engage and participate in this unique exhibition.
Click here to download an entry form. Age Categories: Judging Criteria: • 6-10 • Most Creative • 11-17 • Most Colorful • 18 and up • Most Complex • Teams LEGO® Creation Challenge Rules
* Use your own LEGO® bricks and elements to build an original creation at home. Then bring it to the Center for display and judging. * Use only genuine LEGO® bricks, elements, and pieces. Constructions made from specialty themed LEGO® kits not eligible. * Designs and constructions must be original. * Contestants not permitted any outside help from parents or advisors unless entering together on the team category. (Families are encouraged to enter as a team.) * You may enter only one creation per person or team. Individuals may enter as individual and as a team member. * Piece not to exceed 36 × 36 × 36 inches. * Creations must be brought to the Center secured (no loose parts) and ready to be displayed. No construction will be permitted on site. Supporting platforms are allowed if necessary. Pieces may be reinforced with glue/adhesive for added security if so desired. * All pieces must be accompanied by a fully completed official registration form. Forms are available at www.ArtAndCultureCenter.org and at the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood. * Pre-registration form must be submitted by July 23, 2008.
Other General Rules and Guidelines
By entering the contest, all participants and/or their legal guardians agree to release the contest sponsors and the Art and Culture Center of all liability that could result from participating in the contest, attending the event, or the awarding of the contest prizes. The contest, and all participants may be photographed and videotaped. By submitting an entry into this contest, entrants and their parents/guardians hereby grant permission to the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood and sponsors to use any photographs and/or videos of the entrant or the entrant’s submitted model, for any promotional use.
The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood and/or any sponsors or agents are not responsible for any lost, late, damaged, destroyed, illegible, incomplete entries.
The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood‘s LEGO® Creation Challenge awards presentation and public reception is open to the first 50 entries on a first come basis. More than 50 entries may be accepted, depending upon space permitting. LEGO® Creation entries must be delivered in person to the Art and Culture Center, 1650 Harrison Street, Hollywood, FL 33020, on Wednesday, August 6, 2008, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 7 pm. All accepted entries will be on display in the Center’s Galleries from Friday, August 8th through Sunday, August 10th.
Contestant and a guest (for underage contestants it would be a parent and/or guardian) will receive complimentary admission to the Center during the LEGO® Creation Challenge awards reception, Sunday, August 10th. All others wishing to attend this special exhibition/event will be charged regular admission fees.
The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood‘s LEGO® Creation Challenge awards presentation and public reception will be held on Sunday, August 10, 2008, commencing at 1 pm. The decisions of the contest judges are final. LEGO® Creation entries must be removed and picked up from the Center’s Gallery between 5 and 7 pm on Sunday, August 10th.
By submitting an entry form and piece into this contest, entrants and their parents/guardians agree to these official rules and regulations and the decisions of the judges.
The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood’s LEGO® Creation Challenge is not sponsored nor affiliated in anyway with artist Nathan Sawaya or the LEGO® corporation. LEGO® is the registered trademark of the LEGO Group. Prizes
Top three in each category will receive official recognition and prizes.
I have an 8 year old daughter who was inquiring about a Lego competition or exhibit. She has recently shown an interest in Lego's. Are there any exhibits or competitions in the Orlando area that you would reccomend?
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Nathan Sawaya: The Art of the Brick
June 7-Aug. 10
Opening Reception: June 6; 6-9 pm
Nathan Sawaya in the news:
* Good Morning America, ABC News, April 14, 2008
* CNN Interview, June 1, 2007
* Winner, Dream Job at the LegoLand, Wired Magazine, January 27, 2004
The Art of the Brick museum show is currently touring the U.S. It is the first major museum exhibition in the United States to focus exclusively on the use of the popular LEGO® building block as an art medium and artist Nathan Sawaya takes it to new heights.
This 33-year-old New York artist is exhibiting more than thirty works created solely from standard LEGO bricks over the period 2002 – 2007 with several new ones created specifically for this exhibit. Nearly one million colorful LEGO pieces transformed into whimsical and awe-inspiring images are on display.
Sawaya’s ability to transform this common toy into something meaningful, his devotion to spatial perfection and the way he conceptualizes action, enables him to elevate what almost every child has played with into the status of art.
“These works are very personal to me, since they reflect my growth as an artist as I strove to discover my creative identity,” said Sawaya. “The museum exhibit is accessible because it engages the child in all of us while simultaneously illuminating sophisticated and complex concepts.”
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LEGO® Creation Challenge
The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood is pleased to announce, in conjunction with its Nathan Sawaya: The Art of the Brick exhibition (June 7th through August 10th 2008), its’ LEGO® Creation Challenge.
All South Florida residents ages 6 and older, are invited to use their own LEGO® pieces to create and compete in this exciting community-based exhibition. Pieces will be displayed in the Center’s gallery and each participating group of entrants will be awarded prizes according to the contest’s categories. This promises to be a fun-filled event for the general public to engage and participate in this unique exhibition.
Click here to download an entry form.
Age Categories: Judging Criteria:
• 6-10 • Most Creative
• 11-17 • Most Colorful
• 18 and up • Most Complex
• Teams
LEGO® Creation Challenge Rules
* Use your own LEGO® bricks and elements to build an original creation at home. Then bring it to the Center for display and judging.
* Use only genuine LEGO® bricks, elements, and pieces. Constructions made from specialty themed LEGO® kits not eligible.
* Designs and constructions must be original.
* Contestants not permitted any outside help from parents or advisors unless entering together on the team category. (Families are encouraged to enter as a team.)
* You may enter only one creation per person or team. Individuals may enter as individual and as a team member.
* Piece not to exceed 36 × 36 × 36 inches.
* Creations must be brought to the Center secured (no loose parts) and ready to be displayed. No construction will be permitted on site. Supporting platforms are allowed if necessary. Pieces may be reinforced with glue/adhesive for added security if so desired.
* All pieces must be accompanied by a fully completed official registration form. Forms are available at www.ArtAndCultureCenter.org and at the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood.
* Pre-registration form must be submitted by July 23, 2008.
Other General Rules and Guidelines
By entering the contest, all participants and/or their legal guardians agree to release the contest sponsors and the Art and Culture Center of all liability that could result from participating in the contest, attending the event, or the awarding of the contest prizes. The contest, and all participants may be photographed and videotaped. By submitting an entry into this contest, entrants and their parents/guardians hereby grant permission to the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood and sponsors to use any photographs and/or videos of the entrant or the entrant’s submitted model, for any promotional use.
The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood and/or any sponsors or agents are not responsible for any lost, late, damaged, destroyed, illegible, incomplete entries.
The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood‘s LEGO® Creation Challenge awards presentation and public reception is open to the first 50 entries on a first come basis. More than 50 entries may be accepted, depending upon space permitting. LEGO® Creation entries must be delivered in person to the Art and Culture Center, 1650 Harrison Street, Hollywood, FL 33020, on Wednesday, August 6, 2008, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 7 pm. All accepted entries will be on display in the Center’s Galleries from Friday, August 8th through Sunday, August 10th.
Contestant and a guest (for underage contestants it would be a parent and/or guardian) will receive complimentary admission to the Center during the LEGO® Creation Challenge awards reception, Sunday, August 10th. All others wishing to attend this special exhibition/event will be charged regular admission fees.
The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood‘s LEGO® Creation Challenge awards presentation and public reception will be held on Sunday, August 10, 2008, commencing at 1 pm. The decisions of the contest judges are final. LEGO® Creation entries must be removed and picked up from the Center’s Gallery between 5 and 7 pm on Sunday, August 10th.
By submitting an entry form and piece into this contest, entrants and their parents/guardians agree to these official rules and regulations and the decisions of the judges.
The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood’s LEGO® Creation Challenge is not sponsored nor affiliated in anyway with artist Nathan Sawaya or the LEGO® corporation. LEGO® is the registered trademark of the LEGO Group.
Prizes
Top three in each category will receive official recognition and prizes.
Questions? Call 954. 921. 3274.
I have an 8 year old daughter who was inquiring about a Lego competition or exhibit. She has recently shown an interest in Lego's. Are there any exhibits or competitions in the Orlando area that you would reccomend?
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