- The Beverly Arts
Updated: Dec 22, 2021
Singer/vocal coach Stephanie Spruill and TV host Joey Zhou at House of Spruill Music.
Altadena, California, USA. 21st December, 2021. TV host Joey Zhou, who originally came from China, decided to get some assistance for improving his English diction and speaking skills from renowned singer/vocal coach Stephanie Spruill, at her Spruill House Music School and Artist Development studio in Altadena, California. Spruill welcomed him and Zhou presented her with a gift made by Los Angeles Beverly Arts (LABA) Blue-chip artist Jiannan Huang, a beautiful silk scarf with a vibrant pattern of one his paintings. Zhou connected them together by video conference, and Spruill graciously thanked Huang, who was located his art studio in Beijing, China.
Stephanie Spruill is a native of Los Angeles, and the founder of Spruill House Music School of Music and Artist Development. Stephanie is a singer/songwriter, master vocal coach, percussionist, producer, and the author of the book “17 Points To Longevity In Show Business.” Stephanie won The Global Peace Awards for her original song “Shine” from her latest Jazz CD, “It’s A Jazz Day.” She has completed over 1,400 recordings, and has Grammy Awards, Gold, and Platinum albums to her credits. Spruill has recorded with well-known artists including Michael Jackson, Julio Iglesias, Aretha Franklin, Donald Byrd, Elton John, and Quincy Jones. She has performed at the The White House in Washington D.C., as well as for many dignitaries and royalty around the world.
Singer/vocal coach Stephanie Spruill and TV host Joey Zhou talk with LABA Blue-chip artist Jiannan Huang.
Stephanie Spruill displays the beautiful silk scarf while Joey Zhou communicates with Jiannan Huang in Beijing, China.
Jiannan Huang (iPhone video conference) was delighted to meet Stephanie Spruill and have an opportunity for an international exchange with a famous American music artist.
Stephanie Spruill graciously thanks Jiannan Huang while Joey Zhou translates between them.
It was time for the lesson and Zhou arrived at the studio ready to work on reducing his accent and improving on his English diction and speaking skills. The walls of her studio are lined with Gold and Platinum records and the many impressive awards she has received from her years in the music industry.
Joey Zhou points to one of the many honors and awards Stephanie Spruill has received during her successful career in the music industry.
Joey Zhou studies his speech and notes as he works to improve his English pronunciation and delivery skills.
Joey Zhou practices his vowels as a part of his vocal training session with Stephanie Spruill.
Stephanie Spruill and Joey Zhou have some fun after his session for some impromptu singing and dancing.
Princess Karen Cantrell, Kayla Broberg, Dondia York, Harrison Engle, Marisa Caichiolo, Dr. James Daichendt, Petra Eiko, and Joey Zhou.
As Christmas approaches, major art centers and galleries in Los Angeles are also celebrating Christmas 2021. At 11 o'clock in the morning on December 15th, 2525 Michigan Ave #Unit F2 in Santa Monica ushered in an extraordinary charity awards ceremony—LABA International Art Festival "LABA Icon Awards".
Dondia York, Marisa Caichiolo, Kayla Broberg, and Petra Eiko of Building Bridges Art Exchange.
Artists coming from all directions include Marisa Cauchiolo, Petra Eiko, Kayla Broberg. The presidium members of the organizing committee of the LABA International Arts Festival were also present. They were Princess Karen Cantrell, the rotating chairman of the LABA International Arts Festival, Dr. James Daichendt and Harrison Engle, the presidium members of the jury of the festival, and Joey Zhou, the founder of the festival.
Princess Karen Cantrell hosted the awards ceremony.
The award ceremony was hosted by Princess Karen Cantrell. First, Princess Karen Cantrell introduced the famous artist and international art curator Marisa Cauchiolo, the founder of Building Bridge Art Exchange. As Ms. Cauchiolo plans and curates international art exhibitions, she has made a huge special contribution to the world art with the support of the Building Bridge Art Exchange charity organization. Dr. James Daichendt, a member of the Presidium of the Jury of the LABA International Arts Festival, presented Marisa Cauchiolo with the "LABA Icon Award". Later, Cauchiolo also gave an enthusiastic acceptance speech. She said that Building Bridge Art Exchange will continue to make its due contribution to the world art.
Marisa Caichiolo is interviewed by international media.
Harrison Engle, Princess Karen Cantrell, Marisa Caichiolo, Joey Zhou, and Dr. James Daichendt.
Mr. Xinyong Wang, recommended by Mr. Jiannan Huang, the first blue chip artist in the LABA International Art Festival, ranked 19th in the world, and the second-ranked senior artist in China. Mr. Xinyong Wang, also won the "LABA International Art Festival Icon Charity Award".
Harrison Engle holds an iPad with LABA Blue-chip artist Jiannan Huang attending by video conference call with Dr. James Daichendt.
Harrison Engle and Dr. James Daichendt, with Marisa Caichiolo communicating with LABA Blue-chip artist Jiannan Huang by video conference.
LABA Blue-chip artist Jiannan Huang
The first blue chip artist of "2021-2022 LABA Los Angeles Beverly Arts Festival", Jiannan Huang is also the first overseas honorary member elected by the first Asian artist of the Royal Society in 127 years. Since participating in the LABA Art Festival, in addition to the famous art critic and art historian James Daichendt, University of California, Los Angeles Fine Arts Professor Richard Wearn has written about Jiannan Huang's art and highly affirmed him many times. Others have also highly praised him - Todd Williamson, Chairman of the West Hollywood Art Committee, Homeira Goldstein, Chairman of the Manhattan Beach Art Center, and Robbie Conal, a famous street artist.
Due to the epidemic, neither Xinyong Wang nor Jiannan Huang could come to attend the awards ceremony. Harrison Engle, another recommender of Mr. Wang, accepted the award on his behalf. During the period, Mr. Engle and Mr. Wang had an international video connection. Mr. Wang gave a brief acceptance speech, and Mr. Wang's wife, a university professor of landscape design, Dr. Zhao, also gave an enthusiastic speech in English.
Dr. James Daichendt and Harrison Engle present LABA Icon Charity Award to artist Xinyong Wang with his wife, Dr. Zhao, translating and speaking in English on his behalf.
This impromptu congratulatory speech also brought the two cities of Los Angeles and Nanjing separated by vast mountains and rivers suddenly closer, and also pushed the entire award ceremony to a climax.
Joey Zhou, the founder of LABA International Art Festival, also established an international connection with Mr. Huang Jiannan. In particular, I asked why Mr. Huang recommended Mr. Wang for this honor. Mr. Huang does not shy away from his praise of this younger artist who is more than 20 years younger than him. It is believed that young artists should also actively participate in world charity activities. He hoped that Mr. Wang's award can give young and middle-aged artists a good lead. As a senior international artist, especially a well-known charity expert in the world art circle, Mr. Huang once again congratulated Mr. Wang for his award.
Approaching 12 o'clock, the "LABA Icon Charity Awards" award ceremony of the LABA International Arts Festival finally ended successfully.
- The Beverly Arts
Updated: Feb 28, 2022
Princess Karen Cantrell, Kayla Broberg, Dondia York, Harrison Engle, Marisa Caichiolo, Dr. James Daichendt, Petra Eiko, and Joey Zhou.
Santa Monica, California, USA. 15th December, 2021. As Christmas approaches, major art centers and galleries in Los Angeles are also celebrating Christmas 2021. At 11 o'clock in the morning on December 15th, the Building Bridges Art Exchange at 2525 Michigan Ave in Santa Monica, hosted a special ceremony for the the "LABA Icon Charity Awards."
Harrison Engle, Princess Karen Cantrell, Marisa Caichiolo, and Petra Eiko
Artists and staff from Building Bridges Art Exchange included Marisa Caichiolo, Petra Eiko, Kayla Broberg, and Dondia York. The presidium members of the organizing committee of the LABA International Arts Festival were also present. They were Princess Karen Cantrell, the rotating chairman of the LABA International Arts Festival, Dr. James Daichendt and Harrison Engle, and Joey Zhou, the founder of The Beverly Arts, LABA, and the LABA International Art Festival.
Princess Karen Cantrell hosted the awards ceremony.
The award ceremony was hosted by Princess Karen Cantrell. Princess Karen Cantrell began by introducing the well-known artist and international art curator Marisa Caichiolo, the founder of the Building Bridges Art Exchange. As Ms. Caichiolo plans and curates international art exhibitions, she has made a huge special contribution to the world art with the support of the Building Bridges Art Exchange charity organization.
Dr. James Daichendt presents Marisa Caichiolo with her LABA Icon Charity Award.
Dr. James Daichendt, a member of the Presidium of the Jury of the LABA International Arts Festival, presented Marisa Caichiolo with the "LABA Icon Charity Award." Later, Caichiolo gave an enthusiastic acceptance speech. She said that Building Bridges Art Exchange will continue making contributions to the world of art.
Marisa Caichiolo with her LABA Icon Charity Award.
Marisa Caichiolo, Kayla Broberg, Dondia York, and Petra Eiko of Building Bridges Art Exchange.
Harrison Engle, Princess Karen Cantrell, Marisa Caichiolo, Joey Zhou, and Dr. James Daichendt.
Marisa Caichiolo is interviewed by international media.
Princess Karen Cantrell and Marisa Caichiolo with her LABA Icon Charity Award.
Mr. Xinyong Wang was recommended by Mr. Jiannan Huang, the first blue-chip artist of the LABA International Art Festival. Huang is a world-renowned artist, ranked 19th in the world on the Hurun Global Art List 202, and ranked second on the China Art List 2020. Mr. Xinyong Wang, also was presented with the "LABA Icon Charity Award."
Dr. James Daichendt and Harrison Engle present LABA Icon Charity Award to artist Xinyong Wang with his wife, Dr. Zhao, translating and speaking in English on his behalf.
Mr. Xinyong Wang, a professional artist living in America, has been absorbed in painting and calligraphy for more than 20 years. His artistic creations reflect the integration of Eastern and Western cultures, a rich pluralism, and his own independent style. Mr. Wang has successfully held painting exhibitions, lectures and exchanges in Beijing, Nanjing and Shanghai, Los Angeles, Santa Fe, and Taos; as well as the J. Wayne Stark Gallery at Texas A&M University, and other locations. At the same time, he is also the vice director of the Culture and Art Committee of the Jiangsu General Chamber of Commerce, and has been committed to promoting Sino-US cultural and art exchanges for many years.
Artist Xinyong Wang received a LABA Icon Charity Award at the ceremony today.
Due to the pandemic, Mr. Wang could not come to accept the award, and Harrison Engle, who also recommended Mr. Wang, accepted the award on his behalf. During the ceremony, Mr. Engle and Mr. Wang had an international video connection. Mr. Wang gave a brief acceptance speech. Mr. Wang’s wife, a university professor of landscape design, Dr. Zhao, spoke on his behalf and said very excitedly:
"My husband has won such an important honor with internationally renowned artists. I am very proud of him. Not only will I continue to support my husband in his efforts to contribute to the public welfare cause of art, I will also work with my husband to contribute to the world's art public welfare."
This impromptu congratulatory speech also brought the two cities of Los Angeles and Nanjing separated by vast mountains and rivers suddenly closer, and also pushed the entire award ceremony to an international level.
Harrison Engle holds an iPad with LABA Blue-chip artist Jiannan Huang attending by video conference call with Dr. James Daichendt.
Joey Zhou, the founder of LABA International Art Festival, also established an international connection with Mr. Jiannan Huang. In particular, Mr. Zhou asked why Mr. Huang recommended Mr. Wang for this honor. He stated that Mr. Huang does not shy away from praise of this younger artist, who is 20 years younger than him. He believes that young artists should also actively participate in world charity activities. Mr. Huang hoped that Mr. Wang's award will inspire younger artists to get involved in public welfare and charity activities. Mr. Huang also congratulated Mr. Wang again for his award.
Approaching 12 o'clock, the "LABA Icon Charity Awards" ceremony of the LABA International Arts Festival finally ended successfully.
LABA Icon Charity Awards