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UP FRONT NEWS
Film Festival To Visit Eugene. The Gadabout Film Festival will make a stop in Eugene at the DIVA Center, 8:00 PM, Tuesday, March 21. Gadabout is a nationally touring film festival that screens a program of 15+ international short films. Independent in every sense, these films share the same willingness to challenge the conventions set for filmmaking. This festival is not a competition, rather a celebration of what is possible in independent film and video. This is filmmaking as art, entertainment, and fun. Admission is $5.00 at the door. Read More.
Class and Workshop Registration. Those interested in taking a Spring art class may want to consider one of the unique 4,6, or 8 week classes, or single day workshops, offered at DIVA starting in April. Registration is now under way. See Class and Workshop opportunities listed below.
DIVA Silent Auction. Madeleine Leipe, one of the current exhibiting artists, has generously donated a beautiful painting for an auction benefit for DIVA. This work, valued at $1000 has an opening bid of $400. The piece is on display in DIVA’s lobby.
DIVA class Show & Tell potluck. The DIVA community is invited to attend the DIVA class show and tell potluck on Wednesday, March 22nd from 6 to 7 pm. Students are welcome to bring a piece of artwork from their class, finished or in process, to show off to the other students and classes. We'll discuss upcoming classes and workshops that start the second week of April. Join us!
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 .
Fall Video Slam At DIVA Announced. The DIVA Media Arts committee has set-up a video slam for late summer. A video slam is a short competition for video artists in the spirit of the poetry slam. The slam provides artists with the opportunity to have their work screened and discussed by peers and the community. At the end of each evening the audience will vote for a winning video. All winning videos are screened at Second Friday Film Forum indie video program in December. Visit the Video Slam web site for more information.
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/
DVD Player Needed. The kiosk window on Broadway is in need of a DVD player. Our old system has died after some 5,000 hours of playing. We are looking for a new, or used, DVD player so that our promotional efforts can continue. If you wish to make a tax-deductable contribution please contact the Center's Director at
THIS WEEK AT DIVA
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 21 Gadabout Film Festival - International Short Films
8:00 pm
Admission: $5.00
Special Eugene visit by the Gadabout traveling film festival featuring more that 15 international short films. Gadabout is a distribution avenue for truly indie filmmakers that distrust Hollywood and the commercial film festival circuit.
CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS AT DIVA
Are you thinking about taking an art class or workshop? Come join this Spring's Art Instructors and continuing students 6-7 PM, Wednesday, March 22, as they provide a "Show &Tell" session and potluck giving interested folks an opportunity to see what the coming classes and workshops are all about!
Classes and workshops start the second week of April and registration is underway at DIVA. It's time to sign-up and become a part of the exciting art scene downtown. Materials lists available at Oregon Art Supply, 1020 Pearl and info on the DIVA website
www.divanow.org. All classes are held at the DIVA Center 110 W. Broadway, Eugene.
Classes - 4 Weeks
Sculptural Books
Instructor Andrew Huot
Wednesdays, April 12 – May 3, 2006 (4 weeks)
Time: 6 - 9 pm
Cost: $50 + $20 Materials Fee
Prerequisite: Introduction to Bookbinding class or some bookbinding experience.
In these sessions we will explore some options for three-dimensional books. Concentrating on three accordion variations, we will construct flag, tunnel, and carousel book formats. Students are encouraged to bring postcards and images to use in the books.
The instructor Andrew Huot has been making artist books since 1990. In addition to working in book repair and restoration he has taught workshops and classes around the Northwest for several years. Andrew is the former Chair and is a current board member of the Northwest Chapter of the Guild of Bookworkers
Hard Cover Book Structures
Instructor Andrew Huot
Wednesdays, May 10 - 31, 2006 (4 weeks)
Time: 6 - 9 pm
Cost: $50 + $20 Materials Fee
Prerequisite: Introduction to Bookbinding class or some bookbinding experience.
This class will cover three variations of hard-covered books with single and multiple sections. The structures are sewn and glued, covered in cloth and paper, and can be used as journals, sketchbooks, or artist books.
The instructor Andrew Huot has been making artist books since 1990. In addition to working in book repair and restoration he has taught workshops and classes around the Northwest for several years. Andrew is the former Chair and is a current board member of the Northwest Chapter of the Guild of Bookworkers
Classes - 6 Weeks
Beginning Colored Pencil
Instructor: Do Mi Stauber email: phone:
Mondays, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, starting April 17th
Number of Weeks: 6
Cost: $80.00
Instructor: Do Mi Stauber
Prerequisites: none. teenagers and adults welcome. (This class will run if six people have registered by April 3rd)
Learn basic techniques in the rich and accessible medium of colored pencil. We will cover materials, techniques for texture and applying pigment, design, color theory, and composition. You will work on an ongoing project at your own level with individual guidance, and see Do Mi demonstrate on works in progress.
Instructor: Do Mi Stauber has been drawing all her life, and working in colored pencil for the last eight years. Using many layers of pigment, she explores the intimate landscapes of rocks, trees, and wildlife. Respect and awe for nature infuse her work. She has displayed and won awards in local and national juried shows, including the Eugene Mayor’s Art Show. Her work was featured in the February 2006 issue of American Artist magazine. Author, Facing the Text: Content and Structure in Book Indexing. See her work at www.domistauberart.com.
Spotlight on Still life
Instructor: John Holdway email:
Tuesdays, 6-9 pm, starting 4/12 for 6 weeks
Cost: $70
Prerequisites: none but drawing ability helpful
Start where you are, whether a beginner or experienced oil painter. Develop your drawing skills and explore the ins and out of the medium through demonstration and easel side critiques working from weekly still
life set-ups.
The instructor John Holdway trained at the Maryland Institute College of Art and currently exhibits his still life paintings at Opus6ix Gallery in Eugene and at Bella Perla Gallery in Portland.
Classes - 8 Weeks
Expressionist Acrylics.
Rich Klopfer e-mail:
Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 pm, starting April 13th
$80 + $10 material fee
8 weeks.
Prerequisites: Some drawing experience helps.
In the German Expressionist tradition, learn to paint with pure color and draw in a representational but stylized way. Instructor will show how to put a drawing on to canvas and apply bold colors with passion.
Rich Klopfer, a locally based artist, has exhibited his painting and sculpture in solo shows across the US. His work is currently featured in quARTerly and on exhibit at Gunnar Nordstrom Fine Arts in Kirkland, WA.
Exploring Color with Pastels
Instructor: Rebecca Mannheimer
Wednesday 6:30-8:30 Starting April 12th for 8 weeks.
This class is designed for beginning and intermediate students.(Prior basic drawing is helpful). We will study color as well as drawing concepts around a still life set-up each week. We will explore color theory and how it impacts our drawings as well as how to build layers of color using pastels.
Rebecca has taught for many years in Portland after graduating from the Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) in painting and drawing. She has also been teaching various classes at DIVA since the summer of 2004.
Workshops: One-Day Bookarts
Instructor Andrew Huot has been making artist books since 1990. In addition to working in book repair and restoration he has taught workshops and classes around the Northwest for several years. Andrew is the former Chair and is a current board member of the Northwest Chapter of the Guild of Bookworkers.
Introduction to Bookbinding
Instructor Andrew Huot
Wednesday, April 5, 2006
Time: 6 - 9 pm
Cost: $30 + $5 Materials Fee
Never made a book before but always wanted to try? This one-day workshop will teach you the skills and techniques to start making your own books and pamphlets. We will make six different book structures that you can use for gifts, small notebooks, journals, or art projects. No experience is necessary, and all are encouraged to join in.
Long Stitch Book
Instructor Andrew Huot
Saturday, April 15, 2006
Time: 10 am - 1 pm
Cost: $30 + $10 Materials Fee
Prerequisite: Introduction to Bookbinding class or some bookbinding experience.
In this workshop we will construct a book using the long stitch bookbinding structure with multiple sections to allow more pages. Based on 16th Century models, this method has rows of sewing on the spine that serve as a decorative element. Participants will go home with a completed book.
Paste Paper
Instructor Andrew Huot
Saturday, April 29, 2006
Time: 1 - 4 pm
Cost: $30 + $15 Materials Fee.
This paper decorating technique has been used for book covers and endsheets since the 16th century. A paint and paste mixture is applied to the paper with brushes, then patterned with an assortment of combs, tools, and stamps. We will make a variety of samples that can be used for books, boxes, origami, or as wrapping paper.
Drop In Workshop
Drop-in figure drawing
John Holloway
Wednesdays 6-9 on-going starting April 12th
$10 per session, discount for purchasing block of 10 sessions
Pay Instructor
Working from models this class will help the figure drawer learn techniques to improve. instructor john holdway will be on hand to assist and coach. Warm up exercises will include gesture drawing. students will move into drawing longer sustained poses in each 3 hour session. Drawing materials of your choice but no solvents no sprays
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
