Dear Friends,



We are grateful to all who participate in our Global Learning Community. April is Jazz and Poetry Awareness Month, a great time to embrace arts for education and to uplift our spirits.

As we prepare for The MY HERO Gala 2023, to raise funds to support our Media Arts Education programs, we wish to thank all of our generous sponsors and supporters. Since 1995, we've been able to reach more than 100 million visitors from around the world. We need and value your contributions to continue to celebrate the best of humanity for generations to come. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

The MY HERO Team

MY HERO has been changing lives since 1995. On April 29, 2023, join us for our Gala at the Laguna Art Museum. Tickets and sponsorships are available to support our Media Arts programs, teacher training, model curricula and contests that reward and celebrate those creating positive media. Enjoy live jazz, short films, great food and inspiring honorees. Learn more.

 The MY HERO Project is proud to announce its upcoming family-friendly event The Art of Healing, to be held at the Laguna Art Museum on April 30, 2023, from 11 am – 2 pm. This event will provide an opportunity for families to come together and celebrate the healing power of storytelling.

The event will feature a variety of family-friendly activities, including art workshops, live jazz music, short films, laughter yoga, and storytelling sessions. Attendees will have the opportunity to create their own art.

For those unable to attend, MY HERO has resources online that allow families to participate. Please review this newsletter for ways you can take part in MY HERO's uplifting event. Learn more. 

MY HERO art auction offers a unique opportunity to support both our organization and enjoy beautiful art for your home or office. Thanks to all who contributed their work in support of MY HERO. myhero.com/ArtAuction

Our online store features a variety of MY HERO branded merchandise, including t-shirts, mugs, art prints, and more.  Your purchase supports our media arts education programs and International Film Festival. Browse products.

The annual membership program offers a variety of benefits, including special perks and MY HERO swag. Members can choose from Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels of support. This is a great way to support our organization and enjoy benefits of membership throughout the year. Join today!

During the month of April, which is Poetry and Jazz month, we invite your students to create artwork, poetry, dance, or music to celebrate the healing power of art. Share your creations with your community and the world. Click here to view stories, art, films and lessons to get started with this project.

APRIL

Jazz Appreciation Month Lesson Plan

Poetry Month Lesson Plan

Global Art of Healing Media Resources

April 7 - World Health Day Lesson Plan

April 21-23 - Global Youth Service Day Lesson Plan

April 22 - Earth Day Lesson Plan 

April 29 - MY HERO Gala - Art of Healing - Laguna Art Museum

April 30 - Art of Healing Community Event - Laguna Art Museum

MAY

May 1 - Sylvia Earle Ocean Conservation Film Award Deadline

May 3 - World Press Freedom Day Lesson Plan

May 22 - International Day for Biological Diversity Lesson Plan 

May 29 - International Day of UN Peacekeepers Lesson Plan

Watch a short video about the MY HERO Calendar

Explore MY HERO's Media Arts Resources to help your students get started on their own hero films.

Call for entries - 2023 MY HERO International Film Festival.

Students can submit for free - for an access code, email media@myheroproject.org

Watch a short video about the MY HERO International Film Festival

To celebrate World Oceans Day, on June 8, we have a special call for entries for The Sylvia Earle Ocean Conservation Award with a deadline of May 1, 2023, for short films celebrating ocean heroes.

Click here to see all the Special Awards

View Winning Festival Films from Past Years

Board member Eva Haller produces a weekly salon series of conversations with leading artists and innovators of our time. The salons take place via Zoom on Saturdays at 2pm PST. To register, email kitty@myheroproject.org

View previous salons archived on MY HERO from the Eva Haller Salon Series online.

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We need and value your support for The MY HERO Project so we can continue to provide our free educational resources to millions of teachers, students and families around the world.

Help support MY HERO's global learning community.