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Posted By: Tendor Tibet Dorjee བསྟན་རà
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3 days left to bid in Art for Tibet Online Auction; Tibet in Song screens in NY till Oct 7

Last week, while hounding Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao in New York City, we hosted Art for Tibet II, a celebration of art, culture, and Tibetan resistance.

The exhibit, also a benefit event for SFT, featured the works of over a hundred artists from around the world, including several Tibetan contemporary artists. Though the gallery exhibit is over, the ONLINE AUCTION is still continuing till 11pm on MONDAY, OCTOBER 4TH: http://artfortibet.org

There are dozens of valuable and affordable artworks still available. So don't miss your chance to take part in this memorable event. START BIDDING NOW: http://artfortibet.org

Art for Tibet, while different in appearance from SFT’s trademark high-profile protests, serves the same purpose of empowering the Tibet movement while educating new audiences about the Tibet issue. It is also a reflection of the growing cultural movement in Tibet through which Tibetans are asserting their identity and expressing their desire for freedom through the use of music, poetry, literature and other forms of art.

One of the highlights of Saturday's event was a series of live performances that brought the 5-day show to a crescendo. Tibetan artist Lobsang Choephel painted the Tibetan word 'Lokdo' (Return) on canvas in sprawling calligraphy, a symbolic call to political action that will allow Tibetans to return to a free Tibet. Chungpo Tsering’s performance piece, “Black Hat Dance,” delighted and astounded the audience. Watch a short video of the performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmvxc_ktrIQ

We were honored to have some of the biggest names in Tibetan contemporary art including Pema Rinzin, Gonkar Gyatso, Tenzing Rigdol, Tsherin Sherpa, Rabkar Wangchuk and Karma Phuntsok display their works alongside internationally recognized artists Shepard Fairey, Richard Gere and Ben Baker. Many of their pieces are still available in the Online Auction: http://artfortibet.org.

We thank all the artists who participated in this event. While their freedom allowed them to produce their artworks, their art is helping to advance the Tibetan people's struggle for freedom.

REMINDER TO THOSE IN NEW YORK: "Tibet in Song" screening at Cinema Village has been extended till Thursday, October 7th. If you haven't seen the film yet, please watch it this week and help fill the theater so that the film will travel to other cities and be seen by thousands of potential Tibet supporters.

Check out show times: http://tibetinsong.com.

Thank you,
Tendor
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Art for Tibet Online Auction Launches Today

Dear Tso Pema Ling,

We're excited to announce that from September 21-25, Students for a Free Tibet is hosting Art for Tibet II: A Celebration of Art, Culture, and Resistance in New York City.

The Art for Tibet II Online Auction is now open: www.artfortibet.org

We're excited to kick-off Art for Tibet II with an online auction and art preview beginning at 12pm (EST) today! Standing in solidarity with the Tibetan freedom struggle and persecuted artists, writers, and intellectuals in Tibet, more than 100 acclaimed international artists will be exhibiting works at this incredible event.

Online Auction: BID NOW!
Closes September 25th at 5pm (EST)

Art for Tibet II honors the work and rights of Tibetan artists living under repression in Tibet while highlighting the resilience of Tibetan culture in the face of China's colonial oppression. Art for Tibet II celebrates the Tibetan people’s nonviolent creative cultural resistance while raising much-needed funds to continue the struggle for human rights and freedom in Tibet

The online auction is a great opportunity for activists and art aficionados alike to purchase original art while supporting the Tibetan freedom movement. All proceeds from the benefit auction will go directly to support Students for a Free Tibet's work for Tibetan freedom. Help us spread the word by forwarding this email to friends who love art and Tibet!

If you're in the New York area, don't miss this one-time only event and please help spread the word to your friends and family:

Art for Tibet II - Silent Auction and Exhibition
Where: 353 Broadway, New York, NY 10013
Closing Auction & Live Art Benefit: Saturday, Sept 25th (5pm - 10pm)
Opening Night: Sept 21st (5pm)
Gallery Exhibit: Sept 21st - Sept 25th (noon - 5pm)

If you can't attend but still want to support SFT and honor the achievements of the Tibetan freedom movement, you can make a secure online donation here.

To view the online auction and access more information, including links to participating artists' websites, please visit: http://www.artfortibet.com

We hope to see you all there!

Tendor & everyone on the Art for Tibet Organizing Committee

Tibetan Freedom Movement

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Posted By: Kate W
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Let's Reach 40,000 Signatures for Tenzin Delek's Release by June 16th! Dear friend, We're so close to reaching our goal of 40,000 signatures by June 16th for the release of revered Buddhist teacher and community leader Tenzin Delek Rinpoche, a prisoner of conscience serving a life sentence for crimes he did not commit. 33,944 people have already signed the petition. Have you? If not, please sign here now: http://www.freetenzin.org/. After 7 years in Chinese prison, Tenzin Delek's health has deteriorated and we understand he is suffering from high blood pressure and heart disease. In December 2009, in a remarkable appeal for his release, members of Tenzin Delek's family attempted to deliver a petition signed by 40,000 Tibetans in Lithang, eastern Tibet (many of the signatures were in the form of thumbprints) to the Chinese government. Despite being stopped en route to Beijing, their message was heard worldwide. To support the courageous efforts of the Tibetans in Lithang and to intensify international pressure for Tenzin Delek's release, Tibetans in exile and their supporters launched a similar petition with the goal of also collecting 40,000 signatures. Next Wednesday, June 16th, Tibetans and their supporters will deliver the petition to Chinese embassies and consulates in cities around the world, including Sydney, Tokyo, Berlin, Paris, London, New York, Washington, D.C., Toronto, and many more. We will also launch an international fax action campaign targeting Chinese officials in Beijing. We know we can reach our goal of 40,000 signatures by June 16th, but we need your help. Please take these 3 Simple Actions before June 16th: 1. Sign the petition: http://www.freetenzin.org/ 2. Spread the word on Facebook, Twitter, and other social networking sites: http://is.gd/cJc4x 3. Watch & share a short video appeal for Tenzin Delek: http://vimeo.com/11527575 To learn more about the Day of Action on June 16th please contact Tendolkar at tendolkar@studentsforafreetibet.org. To learn more about Tenzin Delek Rinpoche’s case, please visit: http://www.studentsforafreetibet.org/freetenzin Thank you for all that you do for Tibet , Tendor, Tendolkar, Mary-Kate, Schuyler, Kate and all of us here at SFT HQ
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