THE FIFTH ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION 2018 Child and Youth Development Center “MY WAY” MY WAY DEVELOPMENT CENTER Child and Youth Development Center “My Way” is an organization with over 20 different programs for children ages 5 to 18. Our programs include classes in art, music, dance, sports and much more. With a team of friendly, qualified and professional staff we aim to provide each child with the opportunity to explore different activities that can allow them to uncover their talents, hobbies and strengths, leading to a more fulfilling future. At My Way, our motto is “Each One Must Shine” and we align our goals and teaching methods to en- sure it. We focus on having a great variation of classes and activities so that each child can explore and find what they love and shine in. In addition to teaching various classes, we see to it, that our students reach new heights by performing and participating in concerts, fairs, festivals, parades, exhibitions and competitions. Our art studio is under the instruction of famous Azerbaijan artist and sculptor, Emin Guliyev. The soccer club is coached by Master of Sport in USSR, Aron-Arif Zarbailov who conducts an annual soccer tourna- ment in memory of the famous soccer player, Anatoliy Banishevskiy. Ballroom dance is led by 2- time USA National Ballroom Dance Competition Champion, a 3-time World Ballroom Dance Champion and the win- ner of Canada’s “So You Think You Can Dance”, Denys Drozdyuk, along with Antonina Skobina, a 2- Time USA Latin Dance Champion, World Championship Finalist and Blackpool Dance Festival Rising Stars Latin Winner. Another important aspect of My Way is multiculturalism. We believe that our students should be ex- posed to classes that teach them about their own traditions and roots, and at the same time, educating and opening them up to the cultures of their peers. With a diverse and caring staff we are able to provide an open and warm environment where any child can feel welcome. In My Way, one of our projects goes under the title “We are from Azerbaijan, We are with Azerbaijan and We are for Azerbaijan!”The project participants being: “The Rhythms of Caucasus” Dance Studio (Choreographers and dance teachers, Rashida Mammedo- va, Teymur and Medina Alisultanov). Other projects include those like The Silk Road Festival NYC, which is an event celebrating the dance and music of many different countries and cultures along the ancient Silk Road. “MY WAY” Washington “MY WAY” “MY WAY” Soccer “MY WAY” Silk Road Festival The Child and Youth Development Center My Way hosted its Silk Road Festival event Sunday at Brighton Beach. Hundreds of professionals stu- dents and children from different cultural centers “gat-hered to perform and celebrate an ancient trade route that connected people from the east and west. The Silk Road linked countries like China, Azer- baijan, Georgia, Israel, India, Russia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Egypt and many more countries to ex- change ideas, art, music and religion. Students hit the stage to showcase their traditional dances from various cultures and come together to teach others the importance of unity in a city that’s filled with diversity. Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams recognized the center for providing various pro- grams for children to explore and learn more about traditions at the event”. News 12 Brooklyn TV Channel “MY WAY” “MY WAY” Ballroom ALYONA BADALOVA FOUNDER, OWNER AND PRESIDENT OF MY WAY DEVELOPMENT CENTER lyona Badalova graduated Master Combined ABachelor Degree of Arts in Teaching. Alyona also acts as the president CYDC My Way, a multi - cultur- al organization that brings communities together through arts, dance and heritage. Along with this she has a deep understanding and knowledge of working with children, as a former teacher and assistant principal of many years along with working as a program coordinator for chil- dren in orphanages and special needs facilities. She also has extensive experience working in leadership and co- ordinator positions. Alyona uses the knowledge of these two talents to bring people together, serve our commu- nity, and to best help children learn and reach their full potential. She has been awarded by several agencies for her outstanding work in this field. Alyona is the mother of two children whose talents in art and dance have flour- ished at My Way. OLEG MOVSUMOV PRESIDENT OF AZZEM INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION, LTD VICE PRESIDENT OF BROOKLYN BAKU FRIENDSHIP ASSOCIATION SPONSOR OF THE AMERICAN NEWSPAPER “NEW FRONTIER” Oleg Movsumov is the president of AZZEM In- ternational Foundation, Ltd., non-profit corporation that devotes attention to the problems of intercultural dialogue of society in the international and region- al cooperation of the people living in Brooklyn who are from Azerbaijan, Caucasus, Europe, and Asia. Our goal is to involve various topics such as culture, edu- cation and science, the development of sport, tourism, and the arts, people’s health and social security, eco- nomic development and the country’s infrastructure. We want to thank Oleg Movsumov for his spon- sorship. Thank you for all your hard work and for always supporting us. We want to extent a heart-felt thank you for making this event successful. Your gen- erous contribution helped make our dreams and vi- sions into a reality. You are truly appreciated. would like to thank Emin for the excellent sculptures of historical hero of Azerbaijan “I Javad Khan which he created and gener- ously donated to the Museum of National History of Azerbaijan and Museum of Ethnography” (Mr. Valid Ziyadly President of Historical and Cultural Foundation named after Javad Khan) Emin Guliyev Artist and Sculptor Professional: Heydar Aliyev • 1980. College Of Art named after Museum of Azerbaijan Azim Azim-Zade • 1986. Graduated from State Academy of Arts Tbilisi, Georgia Membership: Khojaly – THe Tragedy • 1991. USSR Union of Artists of the 20th century • 1991-1993. USSR Academy of Art Museum of Azerbaijan • 1993. Azerbaijan Union of Artists Awards: • 1987. Award of All Union Exhibitions of Javad Khan Diplomas’ Sculptures Leningrad, USSR Museum of Azerbaijan • 1997. IV and V Awards of International Exhibition Olympics 2000 Art and Sport, Baku, Azerbaijan Samples of Artistic Work: • 2010. Recognition Award for Dedication and • 2016 Author of the Statue of Javad Khan Service to Azerbaijan. New York, USA in Ganja city, Azerbaijan • 2016. Ministry of Education of Republic • 2010 Author of the Statue of Nasimi of Azerbaijan, Children’s creation center, in Sumgait city, Azerbaijan Certificate of Appreciation • 2002 Author of the Statue of Javad Khan • 2017. Citation from Erick Adams, President in the Museum of History in Baku, Azerbaijan of the Borough of Brooklyn • 2002 Author of the Statue of Javad Khan • 2017. Bay Democrats, 45 Assembly District, in the Museum of History in Ganja, Azerbaijan Brooklyn, Certificate of Appreciation “MY WAY” Awards Medina Alisultanova, 20 years old he “My Way” Art Studio, under the in- Tstruction of Emin Guliyev and manage- ment of Alyona Badalova, was able to produced a tremendous amount of high quality work in just one year of their existence in the world of fine art. A different approach to teaching art is developed specifically for each individual. At “My Way”, stu- dents are encouraged to take risks and find the beauty in everything, not just masterpieces. Regardless of age, each student is able to learn new things about art each and every day in class. Students are given the opportunity to learn about materials they may have never worked with such as clay and watercolor paint by creating unique work. Alyona Badalova, the director of child development center and Emin Guliyev, a famous artist from the country of Azerbaijan, work together in order to uphold such an exceptional foundation for the fine and visual arts. What distinguishes “My Way” studio from others is that students are starting the learning of drawing and sculpturing via in-depth understanding of geomet- rical shapes, in other words – through structural not surface reflection of im- ages. Further, a learner at the “My Way” art studio develops a deep appreciation for the arts and is able to apply his/her knowledge throughout their daily lives. Imaginative, creative and inspiring are all words that can be used to describe the young artists at “ My Way”. Emin Guliyev teaches by allowing his students to create master copies of famous art work throughout history. He believes that by mimicking these artists, their style will be transferred to the young artist himself along with their own artis- tic approach. Victoria Oliynyk, 12 years old Kamila Avshalumova Daniel Bangiyev, 13 years old Zoirjon Zoirov Anastasiya Klishch Victoria Kagan, 14 years old Diana Bardachov, 11 years old Chayat Agivayeva, 13 years old Denys Prots, 14 years old Olivia Burman, 11 years old Katherine Gorin, 9 years old Anton Shimyakin Anastasia Protsak, 13 years old Eva Madatov, 7 years old Mark Kaplan, 11 years old Nicholas Malyarchuk Amirxon Zoirov Emily Aminova Gavriella Yakubova Sabrina Asatulloeva Rebecca Yevdayev, 9 years old Lea Ibragimov, 15 years old Nicolas Mitsuda, 11 years old Daniel Gingold, 7 years old David Rakhamim, 15 years old Murad Aleskerov, 17 years old 17 Murad Aleskerov 18 years old Nicole Babizhayeva, 11 years old Kevin Castro William Fahey Aviva Yakubova Elizabeth Vityuk Isabella Shalumov, 12 years old Revekka Agababayeva, 15 years old Valerie Nisuyeva Elizabeth Tsidulko, 14 years old Jason Movsumov, 7 years old Ilya Kirin Isfandiyor Norov Jacob Yevdayev