DIVA 110 W. Broadway, Eugene

DIVA Center News and Events April 10 - 16, 2006 Phone: E-mail: Programs: Eric Ostlind, Volunteer: or write  Hours: Open 12 to 5 pm Tuesday - Saturday   "Art washes from the soul the dust of everyday life." Picasso

UP FRONT NEWS

Farewell Reception for Carolezoom. Attend a special evening recognizing the contributions to the growth and development of the DIVA Center by Carolezoom on Friday, April 14th. The evening begins with a DIVA member, volunteer, and staff potluck dinner at 5:30 p.m., followed at 6:30 by a screening of "Independent Little Cus" by Jeff Patterson about Carole's life as an activist. At 7:30 p.m. a public reception with desert will conclude the evening.

Carolezoom Receives Award. The Lane Arts Council presented Carolezoom the John Alvord award for exemplary service and dedication to the arts in Lane County. The event was held March 18th, at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art on the University of Oregon Campus. Carole was given a standing ovation in recognition of her work. She said, "It was one of the most touching moments in my entire life."

Violinist by Kim Miller

Autism Rocks Grand Opening. Come join the Gala Grand Opening of the Autism Artism 2006 on Saturday, April 15 between 4-8 PM at the DIVA Center. There will be 6:00 PM presentations by special guests including Mayor Kitty Piercy, Commissioner Anna Morrison, S.L.U.G. Queen Sugnostra. Also, Plus Jazz Guitarist Paul Orbell and Magic by Jay Frazler and tony Diaz. There is also a raffle and refreshments.       The Autism Rocks Traveling Art Show continues to grow, providing over $1500 in artist payments for last year, including over $700 in sales of our Holiday Cards. The Art Show also provided grants to 3 artists totaling $600 as part of our "From the Studio to the Gallery" program, which culminates in the "Autism Artism 2006" exhibition at DIVA during April, Autism Awareness Month. 16 artists competed with over 100 works for this show, and our wonderful volunteer jury had a hard time selecting only 25 pictures.       The Gala Opening will be a fund-raiser, with raffle tickets for great gifts, a chance to paint your very own “autism rock”, and plenty of beautiful art for sale. Admission is free, so please come.

Sound Installation at DIVA. An interactive "sculpturo-sonic installation" by UO Music Masters Degree student Josh Ben Humphrey (of the Eugene Composers Collective) will premier Tuesday, April 11th, at 2 p.m. inside DIVA's Flamingo Annex  (164 W. Broadway) in downtown Eugene. Artist reception on Saturday, April 15th from 2-8 p.m. (See Media Arts Events below, for more information).

DIVA Center to Participate in HeART. The Oregon Arts Commission has awarded the Lane Arts Council with a grant to lead in the design, development, and implementation of an online, county-wide collaborative arts calendar. The site, to be called HeART of Lane County, will allow organizations such as the DIVA Center and artists to promote exhibits, performances, events and classes. The site will be a clearinghouse for arts and culture news, including information on development, donation needs and volunteer opportunities.

OpenLens Hosts Move to Eugene. Los Angeles area filmmakers/screenwriters/actors Susan Emshwiller and Chris Coluson who hosted the January OpenLens Festival at DIVA have moved to Eugene. They are currently staying with friends but hope to find a place to rent in or near the city. They are looking forward to becoming a part of the art community in Eugene.

 

THIS WEEK AT DIVA

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GALLERY EXHIBITS - Continuing

Grace Sheese, ceramics Madeleine Liepe, painting Bill Stormont, photography Autism Rocks! Shinaz LeRoy - sculpture Jacqueline Lukowski Members Gallery Local Clay - ceramics

 

MEDIA ARTS - This Week

April 14 - Film: Independent Little Cuss with visiting director Jeff Patterson Time: 6:30 PM Admission: Donation $2-$5.00 suggested 5:30 PM - Potluck Dinner with DIVA Board, Staff, and Volunteers 6:30 PM - Screening of Independent Little Cuss 7:30 PM - Farewell Public Reception for Carolezoom with desert "Independent Little Cuss", a documentary film by visiting director Jeff Patterson, will be shown at the DIVA Center 110 W. Broadway, on Friday, April 14, at 6:30 PM. The film examines the early life of die-hard activist Carolezoom (a.k.a. Carole Patterson) as she faces the challenges brought on by Muscular Dystrophy. Family and friends debate the consequences of raising Carole as she prepares to marry a non-disabled man against his family's wishes.

April 11 - 15 - Vox Ex Corpus: An Interactive Sculpturo-Sonic Installation Time: 2-7 PM Tuesday - Saturday Location: DIVA Flamingo Annex at 164 W. Broadway, Eugene Admission: Free Artist: Josh Humphrey, Masters Degree Project in Intermedia Music Technology (IMT) School of Music, University of Oregon This installation uses live interactive processing in scluptural housing to distribute digitally harmonized and altered voices to four speakers around the room. As a gallery viewer, any sound you generate will enter the system, and you will easily be able to alter how the sound changes over time. The installation must be experienced to be fully grasped, and promises to be an absolutely unique experience. Closing reception will be held at DIVA's Flamingo space from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. on Saturday April 15th, with refreshments provided.

April 18 - Film: The Power of the People Don't Stop! Hosted by Marc Moscato Time: 8:00 PM Admission: $5.00 "The Power of the People Don't Stop!", a collection of short political documentaries culled from over 600+ submissions to Peripheral Produce's PDX Fest. Former Eugene resident and My House curator Marc Moscato, takes the best of political documentary on the road for a special Eugene screening. This curated collection includes the brightest of activist-minded work made across the US in the last couple years, bridging the barriers between video activism, experimental cinema, a rallying cry and confrontational abstraction.

UP-COMING MEDIA ARTS EVENTS

• April 22 - New Music At DIVA: Session II A Eugene Composers Collective and DIVA Collaboration
• April 29 - Intersecting Identities 2nd Annual Disability Film Festival. Screenings include Speed Racer and Murderball
• Media Arts Calendar: proscenia.net/diva/calendar.htm

WEB SITE EXPLORATIONS

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DIVA Featured Exhibits. Did you know you can explore current and past exhibits at the DIVA Center online? Simply visit the Exhibits Section of the DIVA web site and see examples of artists now exhibiting. Click on Past Exhibits and see selections from recent shows.

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. The Smithsonian's Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, located in Washington DC, brings together about half of Hirshhorn's collection, allowing Internet users to view and research artworks and holdings that have been previously inaccessible online and rarely on public display. A few of the site's highlights include a rotating display of individual artworks featured on every page; an interactive educational component that teaches visitors of all ages about the process of making art by allowing them the opportunity to construct their own sculptures using a palette of shapes, colors, and effects; and a cinematic slide show of the Hirshhorn story that documents the history of the institution, the building, and the founding donor (including an audio clip of Joseph H. Hirshhorn's 1974 inaugural speech). Source: Scout Report.

 

DIVA and COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES

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Call for class and workshop proposals. The DIVA Center is seeking class and workshop proposals for morning and daytime classes and workshops in all media-- drawing, painting, etc. Please request a proposal form from or call for a paper copy or download from this site a PDF or DOC.

Audio Visual Volunteers Needed. The Center is looking for individuals interested in being audio-visual assistants for video screenings, workshops, presentations, and other events at DIVA. Attend events free in exchange of setting-up and running AV and video equipment. Training provided.

DIVA Silent Auction. Madeleine Liepe, one of our current exhibiting artists has generously donated a beautiful painting, "Mt. Pisgah Pond" for Silent Auction at DIVA.  This beautiful painting is on display in the DIVA lobby.  The art, valued at $1000 has an opening bid of $400. 

 

CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS AT DIVA

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Are you thinking about taking an art class or workshop this Spring? Some sessions start this week and registration is continues at DIVA. 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.

Please note: The deadline for class registration is the Friday preceding the first meeting of the class. Registration will take place until that date.

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.

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.

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)

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

Classes - 8 Weeks

Expressionist Acrylics.
Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 pm, starting April 13th
Cost: $80 + $10 material fee
Prerequisites: Some drawing experience helps.

Exploring Color with Pastels
Instructor: Rebecca Mannheimer
Wednesday 6:30-8:30 Starting April 12th for 8 weeks.
Cost:; $80

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.

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.

Paste Paper
Instructor Andrew Huot
Saturday, April 29, 2006
Time: 1 - 4 pm
Cost: $30 + $15 Materials Fee.

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