DIVA Center Update!

Friday, January 11, 2013

Sunday, January 6, 2013

Screenplay Reading at Wildish Theater

DIVA will host, for the first time in the Eugene-Springfield area, a live dramatic reading of an original feature length screenplay from 7-10PM on Wednesday, January 23rd at the Wildish Theater in Springfield.

Local screenwriters, Desiree Stratford and Al Kline, wrote “AAARRRRRRGH!” an outrageous interpretation of the real life adventures of pirate women Anne Bonny and Mary Read who sailed with Captain “Calico” Jack Rackam, who were sentenced to hang in 1720.

The free admission presentation will showcase some of the area’s most talented actors and actresses, including Emmy award winner, Mark Lewis. A Q&A session will follow the performance. The play is rated “RRRRRRRRRRR!!!!” for strong adult language.

Photo: Desiree Stratford and Al Kline by Jeff Johnston.

Friday, January 4, 2013

WORKSHOP: Art Smarts - January 26th

Art Smarts is a workshop for grandparents, parents and teachers who want to encourage creativity and artistic awareness in children. You will learn a vocabulary to teach children about their art, and a way to talk to them about the merits of their art. When they ask, "Is this good?" you will have the words to talk about their strengths and their specific style of creativity. You will also take with you ideas for art projects that you have tried yourself. Most materials will be provided. In addition, you will receive a short materials list at the first class.

The workshop will meet from 1-4 PM over four Saturday sessions: January 26th, February 2nd, 9th, and 16th and will be held at DIVA 280 W. Broadway. An advanced registration fee is $45 is required and mailed by check to DIVA, PO Box 10855, Eugene 97440. Deadline: Monday, January 21st.

Questions? Email diva.exhibitgallery@gmail.com, or call 541.344.3482 to leave a message or speak directly with Gallery Coordinator during open gallery hours 1-5 Thursday, Friday, or Saturday.

The workshop is taught by Kay King who holds a B.A. in fine art from Seton Hill University and an M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Oregon. For 30 years she has taught various subjects, including art, in Eugene area schools. She is an artist who currently works in encaustics.

Sunday, December 30, 2012

ArtWalk - January 4th

Executive Director Liora Sponko, fulfilling the annual tradition of the ED to host once a year, hosts Lane Arts Council’s First Friday ArtWalk on January 4th! The ArtWalk begins at 5:30 pm at MECCA Gallery (449 Willamette St), followed by stops at Clarke Studio and Gallery (760 Willamette), The New Zone Gallery (164 W Broadway), The Jazz Station (124 W Broadway), and NEST (1235 Willamette St). ArtWalk is from 5:30-8pm and always free! Visit www.lanearts.org for more information.

AND AT DIVA ...

The New Year begins with a First Friday ArtWalk opening and artist reception on January 4th, from 5:30 - 8:00PM, for “DIVA in Film” - a two-part exhibit that celebrates the cinematic arts.

DIVA’s east side gallery features work by five local artists who have each done his or her own interpretation of, or, reaction to a famous scene in cinema. The artists include Elise Ertel, painting; Jeff Langevin, digital print; Mike Stephen, sculpture/mix media; Seth Pierce, textile printing; Katie Richanbach, screen printing.

The west side gallery displays a collection of classic film posters, including several posters of motion pictures that were shot in Eugene. A film's poster is instrumental to any film's commercial success. But the posters on display not only communicate their message successfully but also do so in a visually striking way. This exhibit highlights where pop culture meets fine art. The exhibit runs through January.

The Downtown Initiative for the Visual Arts Center (DIVA) celebrates the art of the moving image throughout January with a series of exhibits and events concluding with the 9th annual OpenLens Festival on the 26th. OpenLens Festival: http://openlens.proscenia.net/

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