DIVA 280 W. Broadway - Eugene, OR 541-344-3482
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
LCC - DAVID JOYCE GALLERY - REQUEST FOR WINTER EXHIBIT PROPOSALS
The David Joyce Gallery at Lane Community College is pleased to announce a Request for Proposals for the Winter Term Exhibit "Red, Red the Color of Warm" to continue the Color Theory theme for the 2011-12 exhibit year!
Attached is the Request for Proposal that contains all the information if you consider a submission.
If you are an artist who has previously submitted works for consideration for this year's winter and spring shows, we have your submission on file and will review with the Gallery Committee when all other entries are received by Monday, November 7.
If you have any questions about the Gallery and a submission, please feel free to contact me.
We look forward to hearing from you and considering a submission!
Julie Fether
Special Projects Coordinator
Conference and Culinary Services
Lane Community College
4000 E. 30th ave.
Eugene, OR 97405
Upcoming Workshops:Thimbleberry Felt Designs
The Basics: Nuno Felting Workshop
Saturday, October 1 or Sunday, November 13
9am-noon
Learn all about nuno feltmaking - the art of fusing silk and cotton fabric and wool fiber. We will go through a couple of exercises to become familiar with what fabrics work best and play nicely with different types of wool. You'll also learn techniques for blending color, adding texture effects and leave class ready to try your own projects at home. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to have fun, rollup your sleeves and get a little damp in the process.
Fee per workshop: $55.00 includes all materials and supplies
Nuno Scarf Workshop
Saturday, October 15
9am-1pm
Wrap yourself in a beautiful, warm, hand felted scarf that you create using the nuno felt techniques. Learn the basics of nuno felting using luxurious silk, merino wool and other beautiful fibers to create your own beautiful soft scarf. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to have fun, rollup your sleeves and get a little damp in the process.
Fee: $65.00 plus $20 materials & supplies
For more information about these classes, please call Tylar Merrill at 541-521-8701 or email tylarmerrill@pacinfo.com
Monday, September 26, 2011
24 Hour Comics Day - Sign up now!
DIVA to host 24 Hour Comics Day. On October 1st, starting at Noon, DIVA will host a 24 Hour Comic challenge to artists to create a complete 24 page comic in 24 hours. "Celebrity" participants, so far, include nationally recognized artist David Chelsea and Eugene's own Ken O'Connell. Participation is free, but pre-registration is required to guarantee a spot, as space is limited. DIVA will feature Chelsea's works in their October exhibit.
Portland artist David Chelsea, a record holder for 24 Hour Comics, will be participating, and is featured in DIVA's October Gallery Exhibit. Ken O'Connell, local sketchbook artist-instructor and Professor Emeritus, is also excited to be part of the event. For more information call: 541-344-3482 or visit the 24 Hour Comics Day web site
Portland artist David Chelsea, a record holder for 24 Hour Comics, will be participating, and is featured in DIVA's October Gallery Exhibit. Ken O'Connell, local sketchbook artist-instructor and Professor Emeritus, is also excited to be part of the event. For more information call: 541-344-3482 or visit the 24 Hour Comics Day web site
Monday, September 19, 2011
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Grant Opportunities
The All Roads Seed Grant Program funds film projects by and about indigenous and underrepresented minority-culture filmmakers year-round and from all reaches of the globe. The program seeks filmmakers who bring their lives and communities to light through first-person storytelling. Submission deadlines are quarterly on the 15th of each March, June, September, and December. Award notifications are made approximately six weeks after each of these dates. Next Deadline: September 15, 2011. For more information, go to http://events.
John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowships - Fellowships for advanced professionals in all fields, including the creative arts. Fellowships are intended to further the development of scholars and artists by assisting them to engage in research in any field of knowledge and creation in any of the arts under the freest possible conditions. Fellowships are from 6-12 months, and amount of grants varies. See website for complete guidelines and application instructions. John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, www.gf.org/.
Deadline: September 15, 2011 (U.S. and Canada).
National Association of Latino Arts and Culture (NALAC) Fund for the Arts - Grants of $1,000-$10,000 to support Latino working artists and ensembles and small and mid-sized Latino arts and cultural organizations. See website for guidelines and application procedure. NALAC Fund for the Arts, 1208 Buena Vista St., San Antonio, TX 78207, nfa@nalac.org, www.nalac.org. Deadline: September 24, 2011.
The American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Fellowship for Creative and Performing Artists and Writers - Visiting fellowship for historical research by creative and performing artists, writers, filmmakers, playwrights, journalists, and others producing works dealing with pre-20th century American history; Recipients receive 4-week period of uninterrupted research, reading, and collegial discussion at the AAS located in Worcester, MA. See website for full application guidelines and procedures. James David Moran, Director of Outreach, Creative and Performing Artists and Writers Fellowship, American Antiquarian Society, 185 Salisbury St., Worcester, MA 01609-1634,cmcrell@mwa.org, www.americanantiquarian.org/
Film Festival seeks volunteers
Film Festival seeks volunteers
Film Festival seeks volunteers for Hospitality and Box Office positions
Oct 7 - 9 Film, conversation and events to engage and inspire a community of common concern http://goodworksfilmfestival.org
GWFF is a first time event in Oregon presenting social justice films in a context designed to encourage civic dialogue, community engagement and action. GWFF combines public film screenings, forums and networking programs to extend the experience of watching the film(s). Most films will screen at the Bijou Arts Cinema. Saturday there is a film and panel discussion at the Hult Center Studio with a reception at Opus 7 following.
There will be a "Hub" - 2 canopies in the Bijou parking lot - where community groups will have tables and there will be hospitality for our guests
House Management Duties inside the Bijou: Ushers, greet guests, provide information for guests. Keep environment tidy and people-management skills for comments expressed by guests.
Hospitality for Saturday reception @ Opus 7
100 - 150 people
Set-up 3:00 or 3:30
People arrive 4:30 or 5:00 - 7:30
4 volunteers - 2 to pour, 2 to circulate/replenish food dishes
Hospitality for Bijou Hub
(4 people per shift)
Friday - 5:00 - 10:30
shift one: 4:00 - 7:00, shift two: 6:45 - 11:00
Saturday - 4:00 - 9:00
shift one: 3:00 - 6:30, shift two 6:15 - 9:30
Sunday - Noon - 7:00
shift one: 11:00 - 2:00, shift two: 1:45 - 5:00, shift three 4:45 - 8:00
strike Sunday 7:00
House Management
5 people for Hult
5 for Bijou
2 or 3 for box office at the Bijou
Bijou Schedule:
Friday 5:00 - 9:30
Saturday 4:00 - 8:30
Sunday two shifts
Funds for Artists and Art Administrators
Registration for this course ends on Sept 16th, 2011
Class is limited, early registration is encouraged
www.yourartmentor.com/course.htm
This is a limited availability course in fundraising, with personalized attention for each student and is open to international participants.
Brainard Carey occupies a unique position in the international art world. He is an active working artist with past shows at The Whitney Biennial, Slovenian Biennial, Reina Sofia Museum, MOMA and more, he is also an educator, author and professional fund-raiser.
Of special note is that he raised over 16K this past summer with a personal fundraiser on kickstarter.
By registering for this course, you will get information every week in a cumulative manner on using platforms like kickstarter and others for raising funds. At the end of the course in 7 weeks, you will have a firm understanding of the platforms and will be starting a project of your own right away or in the near future since you will have all you need to launch one. This is for individuals as well as institutions.
You will also get the personal support of Brainard Carey. During the 7 week course period, he will be available to you by email to personally answer questions about your coursework and anything else related to it.
Brainard Carey Co-founder and Director of The Artworld Demystified, has been advising artists on all matters related to business, marketing and exhibitions for over 20 years. Considered a specialist in the field of professional practice for all types of artists, Carey has presented teleseminars and lectured on career management skills and also served as director and founder of a gallery and art magazine. He has a forthcoming book in the fall published by Allworth Press on career management in the art world.
Building a custom solid plan for the artist to develop their careers, is his specialty, and his consultations are similar to a post-graduate work in how to manage the art world.
Galleries and institutions have used Carey to raise funds for projects and to develop their audiences.
He has a Yale University radio show that regularly interviews artists and curators from around the world. Some of the people he has interviewed are Dean DeDearko, Laura Hoptman, Shamim Momin, David Ross, Arthur Danto, John Currin, Christo, Rirkrit Tyravanija, and many others.
By using his ability and interest in the international art world, he helps others to focus their ideas. He creates ways of reaching out to the world with the latest tools of social networking as well as traditional meetings and presentations.
He also writes letters, statements, grants and press releases for artists, galleries and museums to get more attention in print and on the web.
Brainard Carey is based in New York City, but works all over the world by phone and in person.
brainardcarey@gmail.com
Brainard Carey
This is a limited availability course in fundraising, with personalized attention for each student and is open to international participants.
Brainard Carey occupies a unique position in the international art world. He is an active working artist with past shows at The Whitney Biennial, Slovenian Biennial, Reina Sofia Museum, MOMA and more, he is also an educator, author and professional fund-raiser.
Of special note is that he raised over 16K this past summer with a personal fundraiser on kickstarter.
By registering for this course, you will get information every week in a cumulative manner on using platforms like kickstarter and others for raising funds. At the end of the course in 7 weeks, you will have a firm understanding of the platforms and will be starting a project of your own right away or in the near future since you will have all you need to launch one. This is for individuals as well as institutions.
You will also get the personal support of Brainard Carey. During the 7 week course period, he will be available to you by email to personally answer questions about your coursework and anything else related to it.
Brainard Carey Co-founder and Director of The Artworld Demystified, has been advising artists on all matters related to business, marketing and exhibitions for over 20 years. Considered a specialist in the field of professional practice for all types of artists, Carey has presented teleseminars and lectured on career management skills and also served as director and founder of a gallery and art magazine. He has a forthcoming book in the fall published by Allworth Press on career management in the art world.
Building a custom solid plan for the artist to develop their careers, is his specialty, and his consultations are similar to a post-graduate work in how to manage the art world.
Galleries and institutions have used Carey to raise funds for projects and to develop their audiences.
He has a Yale University radio show that regularly interviews artists and curators from around the world. Some of the people he has interviewed are Dean DeDearko, Laura Hoptman, Shamim Momin, David Ross, Arthur Danto, John Currin, Christo, Rirkrit Tyravanija, and many others.
By using his ability and interest in the international art world, he helps others to focus their ideas. He creates ways of reaching out to the world with the latest tools of social networking as well as traditional meetings and presentations.
He also writes letters, statements, grants and press releases for artists, galleries and museums to get more attention in print and on the web.
Brainard Carey is based in New York City, but works all over the world by phone and in person.
brainardcarey@gmail.com
Brainard Carey
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