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Our Mission ~ LIVE LOUD!
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Becoming Mothers of Unlimited Possibilities
Mamapalooza, Inc. is:
Dedicated to serving, promoting, celebrating, encouraging, inspiring and awakening ALL mothers through Media, Commerce, Connection and Performing Fine Arts.
Our mission is to enlighten and empower all women to claim their voice by:
• Establishing a new art form that speaks to the unique and collective perspective of women who are mothers, while sharing this with the world.
• Creating sustainable programming & opportunities through ongoing events, merchandising, and media presentations.
• Acting as a resource and lifestyle guide for mothers seeking support in mainstream and alternative settings.
• Supporting the choices mothers have made, while educating and empowering them in order to support these choices.
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MOM-ORGANIZED, & FAMILY-FRIENDLY
Mamapalooza is:
Mothers, musicians, authors, comics, dancers, filmmakers, designers, craftswomen, educators, merchants and community leaders coming together in a collaborative effort to highlight the challenges of motherhood in an ever-evolving personal, social, cultural, sexual and political landscape.
Mamapalooza, Inc: Recognizes and honors the growing awareness of moms; their personal stories, their power as both consumers and constituents, and their continuing need and desire to creatively express themselves while building Mom-based businesses that sustain them.
We recognize that art is a tool for social change. Mamapalooza encourages women to use their medium to build self esteem, break down stereotypes, create unity, encourage diversity, inspire individuality, and empower future generations.
We recognize that art elevates the spirit in times of hardship and transition, lending joy to everyday life. Our creations celebrate our humanity, define our experiences, and serve as healers and peacemakers.
We recognize the vital importance to laying a new foundation for women who are mothers, and the impact this has on future generations. Mamapalooza is strongly committed to our youth, and is committed to changing the perception that children are a liability in the professional and performing arts world – they are often inspiration and foundation for our creative and commercial endeavors.
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The Mission Continues:
MAMAPALOOZA’s mission is to change the way modern mothers think about themselves. By giving voice to the daily struggles, joys and triumphs women face as mothers, we are providing a platform for women to discover (and re-discover) their creative selves. Mothers as beautiful and talented, vibrant and sexy, setting new standards for their children from this point on…MAMAPALOOZA believes it is time for the world to celebrate mothers in a new way.
MAMAPALOOZA is a movement, a community and a resource, which supports women by encouraging them to get creative and give something back to themselves. We are saying that by choosing motherhood you do not need to give up your creative endeavors! On the contrary, by choosing motherhood we have unlimited new material with which to express ourselves, helping to validate our experiences as mothers.
Why has MAMAPALOOZA exploded to 4 countries and multiple stages in just 7 years? Mothers need a source of connection and inspiration. Motherhood can be isolating. It has long been accepted that with the territory of motherhood comes self-sacrifice and self-depletion. If left unchecked many times this can even leave women in a state of depression. Washington Post journalist Tracy Thompson, (author of The Ghost in the House: Motherhood, Raising Children, and Struggling with Depression) has this to say:
‘Depression affects you to your core – your self-image, your confidence, your sense of being a valuable person …Plus, you can’t take care of anybody else for long if you’re not taking care of yourself…’ (MUBAR Blog Book Tour, Aug. 7, 2006)
Mothers are drawn to MAMAPALOOZA to replenish themselves. MAMAPALOOZA supports women who need to get out of the house or away from the office and up on the stage, whether it’s for the very first time or picking up a profession left off since pre-baby days.
The lost potential from low self-esteem is a terrible waste. MAMAPALOOZA believes that with affecting the self-esteem of Moms throughout the world we will also positively affect the lives of our daughters.
Mamapalooza Founder Joy Rose on Mamapalooza: “If the world view of Moms changes to incorporate concepts of artistic, gorgeous, vivacious, intelligent, sexual beings living out their passion collectively, then we’ve done a good job."
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PARENTS & CHILD MAGAZINE’S Sweepstakes entrants invited to share their dreams of creative self-expression. Their comments identify with MAMAPALOOZA’S mission:
I love to sing and I never get the chance to do it in front of an audience. I miss being special. –Kristen, age 24-34, four kids
I would like to be an author as well as an artist while still being the best mom I can be. –Katherine, 18-24, mother of one
Moms can do anything when they put their minds to it. – LaDonna, 18024, mother of one
I would love to learn to play the electric guitar and be in a rock band. – Jennifer, 25-34, mother of two
WORDS FROM THE WOMEN OF MAMAPALOOZA
I can't thank you enough for the wonderfulness of Mamapalooza. – Ruth Greenwood, professional musician and mother
It is so exciting to be a part of a project that celebrates mother's regardless of age, race etc. I feel very liberated and proud being part of Mamapalooza. ~ Deanna, professional musician and mother
I was on the web again tonight looking for a way to find other moms and I found Mamapalooza. I absolutely started bawling. I found it. I can connect. ~ Joanne, Indianapolis
We had a GREAT TIME at Mamapalooza! It truly a fab nite! Thanks so much for including us - we luv you for it! Can't wait for next year! – The Catholic Girls, Moms in a rock band, NYC
Please add me to your mailing list! Keep on creating terrific and passionate music for the world! – A Fan
When my daughter was 4 I realized I needed something more if I was going to be a good parent. I needed to feed my soul and give back to myself. I picked up the guitar again and started writing. ~ Kellee Bradley, Oregon, Mom and professional musician
I want to start playing in a band again. I had a stroke last year so I am trying to get back to it slowly. I just heard about Mamapalooza and I love it! ~ Mother, 27 yrs., three children
I looked up your website-my adrenalin began to pump. Hope and excitement picked me up and took me again to the place in my heart where my hopes and dreams lie. – Sue, Seattle Mother of Three
Thanks so much for allowing me to be a part of Mamapalooza. The passion and vision are very special. I feel as though I've discovered so many kindred spirits. ~ Lynda Kraar, Mamapalooza Event Coordinator Mamapalooza CA, mother and musician
Thank you again for a fabulous event! ~ Director of Programming New York Parks Dept.
Being part of Mamapalooza has really boosted my confidence as a mum. Its helped me to feel closer with my son & really reinforced 'my mum pride' so just can’t thank everyone enough for that. ~The Mothers, Mom band from England.
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