BASECREATE BAZAAR THIS THURSDAY & FRIDAY!

Ai New York City faculty member Trina Morris couldn't be more pleased and excited for her FM220 students who created their own fantasy (in-class) public relations and special-events firm called Press Play, which is comprised of three teams: Event Production, Visuals/Merchandising and Public Relations. 

The Ai New York City students making up the aforementioned three teams are: 

• Public Relations Team Ashley Luiso, Iris Caldwell, Silvia Chan Wan Yi, Quisha Joacin, Myesha Banks and Liz Jimenez.
• Event Production Team
  Magdala Casimir, Shirley Salvi, Dorothy Cineus, Jacqueline Farrara and Kaya Glenn. 
• Visual Merchandising Team
  Jessica Faria, Dikesh Webster, Victoria Abercrombie, Naomi Fell, Michal Guzman and
  Valaria Willis. 

Trina let her students run with the project and everyone will see the fruits of their labors "BaseCreate-The AiNYC Holiday Bazaar" in the Ai New York City Gallery starting this Thursday, December 6 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and concludes on Friday, December 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 

The Bazaar will feature unique student/faculty-made gifts, music and treats from their corporate sponsor, Panera Bread; pitched and confirmed by the class' student production team!  Students who participated in Mercedes Benz Fashion Week will also be in the spotlight at this event.  The students incorporated social media into their event planning and you can view the profiles on Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram and Google Plus.

The students are also reaching out to those in our community who were affected by Hurricane Sandy and are accepting donations of NEW toiletries, diapers, baby wipes, infant/toddler clothes, towels, warm clothing as well as non-perishable food and canned goods. 

Trina Morris said "I am honored to be teaching this PR and Special Events class.  My students learn key principles and techniques that are meaningful to their professional development.  They can reference and apply them during internships, and well into their desired careers.  This special event, BaseCreate Holiday Bazaar, is indeed a reflection of how creative, collective and promising AiNYC students are.  I'm super proud of them!"  "... I'm telling you, these students are ON IT!!  They make my heart go pitter-pat! ..."

Please support their efforts and check out the Bazaar this Thursday and/or Friday!  The Bazaar is open to all and purchases made at the bazaar are cash only.

Congratulations to all who made this event possible ... you all worked so hard and we are all very proud of you!