DIVA Center: March 13-19
110 W. Broadway
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UP FRONT NEWS
DIVA Center Gets Grant. The Oregon Arts Commission has announced 22 awards in its Arts Recognition Grant program, acknowledging the strengths of Oregon arts organizations that have a record of excellence in programming, service and organizational capacity. This year the Downtown Initiative for the Visual Arts was given a $1,000 award in recognition of DIVA's mission to revitalize downtown Eugene using visual arts activities as a catalyst.
The awards serve as a visible indication of Arts Commission support and will assist in raising an organization’s profile and in leveraging other funds and resources. The program brings recognition to the many arts organizations in Oregon, which have not received funding from the Commission due to reductions in public funding.
Since 2003, DIVA has contributed to attracting artists, students and visitors to downtown Eugene by staging exhibits, classes, and film events.
DIVA Silent Auction. Madeleine Leipe, one of our current exhibiting artists, has generously donated a beautiful painting for auction benefit for DIVA. This work, valued at $1000 will have an opening bid of $400. The piece is on display in DIVA’s lobby.
Call to Artists. Pearl Buck Center is soliciting artists for their annual fundraiser, Fine Art, Fine Wines, Fine Times to be held on May 20. For more information, contact Jerry Williams at .
Art Donations Requested. The Art History Association is calling for art donations for the Acquisitions Show and Auction. Items due March 24th. More information contact: Tricky Burns, Acquisitions Show Coordinator at or Catie Diegregorio also online at http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~uoaha/
THIS WEEK
GALLERY EXHIBITS - Continuing
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Grace Sheese, ceramics
- George Kokis, Retrospective
- Madeleine Liepe, painting
- Bill Stormont, photography
- Shinaz LeRoy - sculpture
- Tricia Clark-McDowell, photography
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Local Clay - ceramics
FILM, VIDEO, AND MEDIA ART EVENTS
March 17 - The Living Temple - Documentary by Anthony Lawlor
Time: 8:00 PM
Admission: Free
"The Living Temple" takes you on a 30-minute thrilling adventure of self-discovery following the paths of ancient visionaries, artists and architects into the mysteries of creation and discovers hidden wisdom and wonder. The film reveals how global communication offers a new way of experiencing sacred places.
WORKSHOPS
The Free, drop-in art skill shop for downtown street youth scheduled for March, have be cancelled and will resume on April, 3rd.
Time: 3-5:00 PM
Admission: Free
DIVA and the Lane Arts Council is pleased to co-sponsor these free activities for street youth in downtown Eugene. Projects include bookmaking, block printing, zinemaking, collage, and more. This skill shop is offered as a collaborative project of DIVA, the Downtown Initiative for the Visual Arts, Lane Arts Council, and Looking Glass Youth and Family Services, with support from Lane County Department of Health and Human Services, Eugene Rotary Club and the City of Eugene. The project partners intend for these skill shops to offer alternative activities and social opportunities for youth.
March 18 - Workshop: Finding & Creating Sacred Places - with Anthony Lawlor
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration: Regular: $60.00 - Students & Seniors: $30.00
Contact: Anthony Lawlor or This workshop is an opportunity to deepen your experience of sacred space. Architect, author and filmmaker Anthony Lawlor will guide us through a sequence of exercises that open our senses and emotions to richer and more intimate connections to places charged with peace, mystery and wonder. He will offer creative ways of energizing our homes and meditation places with personal meaning and beauty.
UPCOMING APRIL CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
- Life drawing
- Expressionist Acrylics
- Sculptural Books
- Pastels
- Oil Painters Open Studio
- Portrait Painting Workshop
- Intimate Landscapes in Colored Pencil
Registration begins at DIVA on 3/15. Materials lists available at Oregon Art Supply, 1020 Pearl and info on the DIVA website www.divanow.org.
DIVA CENTER INFORMATION
VOLUNTEERING
The Center is always looking for those who want to become involved as volunteer staff. Gallery set-up and installation, front desk staffing, and assisting with media art events are just some of the possibilities for those who want to participate. Call or write and volunteer today! College Internships are also possible options for participating at the DIVA Center.
PROGRAM and FACILITIES BOOKING
Eric Ostland, Coordinator
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MEDIA ARTS COMMITTEE SEEKS MEMBERS
The Media Arts Committee would like to know of individuals who are interested in helping develop the Center's film, video, and multimedia programs. If you have the time, energy, and enthusiasm to dedicate to being a member of the Media Arts Committee, please contact Gary Ferrington at gferrington(at)gmail.com (write Media Arts Committee in the subject header). Thanks. Read More
