[Dialogue] 50th Anniversary

[Terry Bergdall]

Last week was a time for major events in Chicago connected with ICA's 50th
Anniversary. One was more external while the other was more internal.


On Saturday, September 15, ICA-USA was the organizing sponsor for the
"Accelerate 77" Share Fair. This event has dramatically re-positioned us
for the sake of expanding our national programs. Several colleagues from
across the country were present. If you would like to see some photos and
video, click on the following link:


http://ica.site-ym.com/news/news.asp?id=103496


Two days before, we had an unveiling of the an art piece which will serve
hang at 4750 for the next 50 years. The artist, Gina Alicea, named the
completed piece "Ocean of Devotion." You can view her description about the
work on the following link:

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http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/25387580



The work consists of more than a thousand pieces of cloth. On each appears
written information that originated from one of three sources. First, about
350 pieces name deceased staff members and colleagues who worked at one
time or another with EI/OE/ICA during the past 50 years. Others identify
important past programs and projects --- RS-1, the Academy, and 24 Human
Development Projects, etc. Second, several pieces highlight current
programs and supporters, e.g., Technology of Participation (ToP),
Accelerate 77 and its advisory committee, names of donors, etc.
Third, 600+ pieces were created during fifty events that occurred across
the country and around the world to mark the 50th Anniversary. Participants
at these events wrote statements on strips of cloth to express their
hopes and dreams, or, as we like to say, "claim a promise," for the next
fifty years. The piece therefore includes symbolism of ICA's past, present,
and future.


It has been a full week. I am particularly grateful that Carol Pierce
joined us at the Share Fair and celebrated our 50th Anniversary just a few
days before she passed.


Terry Bergdall
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