Category: Events

For the month of November, we participated in GivingTuesday—a “global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity” (givingtuesday.org). Our goal was to raise $1500 to help fund our Summer Filmmaking Camp where we’ll be providing students all the resources they need to create their own film. While we only…

Spider-Man Film Screening Was A Big Success! Spider-Man Across The Spider-Verse is a powerful and moving story. It has been praised for its stunning visuals, its thought-provoking story, and its powerful performances. This online screening will be followed by Trivia Questions and prizes. Our recent online film screening for kids…

Emily Gomez is a rising star in our acting program. She recently made their musical theater debut in the production of, “The Killing Game,” and her performance was nothing short of spectacular.Emily is a dedicated and hardworking student and is passionate about acting. She is an asset to our program,…

We are excited to introduce you to our Student of The Month: Will Chaussignand! Will is from Vail, Colorado, and currently in 7 th grade within the Eagle County School District. Will’s enthusiasm for learning shines in his favorite subject: Language Arts. But he doesn’t stop there! He’s actively participating…

Back to School Supplies Drive: Donate Now and Help Make a Difference in a Child's Life The start of the school year is always an exciting time, but for many families, it can also be a financial burden. The cost of school supplies can add up quickly, and for families…

The Foundation is collecting school supplies for our Kids! If you would like to donate School Supplies to our Drive You can do the Following: For Donation: You can visit our website and hit the “Donate Us” Button For Dropoff : Email the Foundation at: info@barbaraseniorsharkinsfoundation.org for location information. For…

A fun, engaging photography workshop designed especially for Youth Ages 10-17! This two-hour online workshop will guide young photographers through the planning process behind a successful photoshoot. We will discuss mood boards, props, lighting, aperture, shutter speed, iso, and other important factors to consider to ensure excellent results. 22 July,…

The Film Screening That Everyone Is Talking About: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish Our July Film Screening was a big hit!!!!! Young Filmmakers enjoyed the film “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish!” After the screening, participants had an opportunity to talk with Actor Anthony Mendez, who played the character,…

Join us for a Q&A with Mr. Nick Pupo about his career! Nick Pupo is a New York City based comedian, actor, and writer originally from Orlando, FL. His one-man dark comedy Addicted was nominated for "Best Comedy" at the Hollywood Fringe festival and will premiere this year at the…