UP FRONT NEWS

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OpenLens - 2006 - DIVA Center

OpenLens Festival Calls for Submissions. The DIVA Center announces the third annual mid-Oregon video and film festival to be held January 12-13-14, 2007. This event provides an opportunity for filmmakers in SW Oregon to showcase their work in a competitive program. Prizes include the Best Of Show Juried Award and Audience Choice award.     The submission deadline is October 27, 2006. For information about submitting your work and downloading the required submission forms go to: OpenLens Web Site. Additional information: and also on . « « Scenes from the OpenLens Festival, January, 2006 with guest artists Susan Emshwiller and Chris Coulson producers of the film "In the Land of Milk and Money". The three day event attracted more than 300 people to the DIVA Center.

Friends of DIVA Los Angeles Bound. Susan Emshwiller and Chris Coulson are returning to the Los Angeles area. They thank everyone who has been so gracious in making them feel welcome and hope to keep in touch with their Eugene friends. DIVA wishes them all the best and a safe journey. Susan and Chris recently hosted the 2006 OpenLens Festival (above) and participated in last week's Eugene Film Festival.

Group Tours Available. Did you know that Groups tours providing an introductory overview of DIVA can be arranged? Group tours provide a unique experience for senior groups, school children, or others. Please call at least one week in advance.

Reception for YouthARTS Celebration. The Jacobs Gallery will host an opening reception for the Second Annual YouthARTS celebration at the Jacobs Gallery on 27 May from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. All activities and refreshments are free. The YouthARTS program exhibit runs from 26 May to 10 June. For information or to volunteer, contact the Lane Arts Council at .

Past DIVA Exhibits On Line. DIVA has showcased some incredible art in its two years of being in the heart of downtown Eugene.  This area of Oregon boasts a wealth of incredible artist many of whom have been on view at DIVA.  Visit the Past Exhibits page on the DIVA web site to see some of those who have shared their work with the public through an exhibit at the Center.

Arts Quarterly. The next edition of the Arts Quarterly is now available at the DIVA Center and elsewhere in Eugene.

Teen Art Show Deadline Extended. The submission deadline for "Fast Forward: The Mayor' show of Teen Art" has been extended to 5:30 p.m. June, 15. The Maude Kerns Art Center show is open to artists 13-19 who live in the greater Eugene area. The show will take place Sept. 15 - Oct. 6. Application forms are at www.mkartcenter.org, or call .

Roy Lichtenstein Prints Coming To Jordan Schnitzer Museum. An exhibition of 77 Lichtenstein lithographs, screen prints, etchings, woodblocks, and mixed-media prints will be on view at the Museum from 15 June - 27 August. A companion exhibition on the art of Comics will be showing in the museum’s Focus Gallery that illustrates Lichtenstein’s thorough knowledge of the comic book. A full line of public programs on Lichtenstein and his art will take place through the summer. Lichtenstein's prints are from the Collection of Jordan D. Schnitzer and his Family Foundation.

Arts Umbrell Auction. Arts Umbrella will close its season with three concerts and the annual silent auction May 23,24, and 25 at the South Eugene High School Auditorium Concerts start at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at the door or by calling .

DIVA is doing a Spring Fundraiser! DIVA will be contacting you by email, snail mail or phone call in the next week. Please give generously so that we can continue to offer the quality and quantity of art experiences you enjoy! Donations can be mailed to DIVA Center, 110 W. Broadway, Eugene, OR 97401 or Payments can be made through PayPal by sending them to from the PayPal website, . Thanks to all of you who make Art Happen in Downtown Eugene.

JUMP Festival Visits DIVA. A small but appreciative audience had the opportunity to view one of the best traveling film festivals to visit the DIVA Center. On May 21st, The Juneau Underground Motion Picture Society Film Festival screen a program of short Alaskan made videos. The program was hosted by festival coordinator Pat Race. Race is a media producer and video maker who lives in Juneau, Alaska (at right).This was a fun-filled evening of creative works produced by a growing community of artists of all ages.       The collection of films featured the work of Aaron Souring, Alex Nelson, Arlo Midgett, Edra Morledge, Greg Chaney, Jason Alexander, Joe Sears, Joel Bennett, Kevin Fremlin, Lou Logan, Pat Race, Paul Disdier, Roblin Davis, Sarah Elliott and many other Juneau artists. Visit JUMP Site: Juneau Underground Motion Picture Society.

 

THIS WEEK AT DIVA

GALLERY EXHIBITS

MEDIA ARTS AT DIVA CENTER - COMING IN JUNE!

See: Media Arts Calendar

Eugene Noisefest 2006 - June 16-18. More than just a "noise" event. It includes many music fringe genres and sub-genres; drawing artists from as far as LA and BC. Also Video art will be happening every night. See Media Arts Calendar for details list of visiting artists. June 23, Slow Dance Recyttal - A multimedia performance art collective Time: 8:30 PM Admission: $5.00 General - $3.00 Student with School I.D. June 28 Emily Hay & Marcos Fernandes Summer 2006 West Coast Tour Time: 8:00 PM General Admission: $5.00. Student with School I.D. Card: $3.00.

WEB SITE ART EXPLORATIONS

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Monticello Explorer. As this page loads, visitors are treated to an architectural rendering of Thomas Jefferson’s beloved Monticello. This is a lovely beginning to what is a thoroughly engaging and enriching online experience. From the homepage, visitors can explore the center of his Monticello plantation in glorious detail. What is perhaps most remarkable is that the mapping interface used to explore this area is rather user-friendly, along with containing a diverse set of data points that allow users to learn about the various elements of the built environment in the area. Not surprisingly, all of this is accompanied by brief essays on the general history and development of this famed complex. Next, visitors absolutely must take a look at the “explore the house” feature, where they can wander around a 3-D recreation of Jefferson’s architectural masterpiece and learn about the objects and fascinating stories associated with this palatial home. As if that wasn’t enough, visitors can also take three different tours that explore the home, domestic life at Monticello, and the gardens and grounds, all led by experts who work on the premises. Short of visiting the home itself in Virginia (which isn’t a bad idea), this is certainly the next-best option Source: Scout Report. Visit the Monticello Explorer web site.

 

DIVA AND COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES (New and Continuing Listings)

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Deadline: June 15 - Women’s Vision Film Grants Available. Film Action Oregon (formerly the Oregon Film & Video Foundation), in collaboration with The Faerie Godmother Fund of The Oregon Community Foundation, announces the creation of The Women’s Vision Film Grants, a new program to support female filmmakers in Oregon and SW Washington.  This year Film Action will award a total of $10,000 and the deadline for applications is June 15, 2006.
      The Women’s Vision Film Grants will support female filmmakers who tell engaging stories that increase social awareness and tolerance, both within and beyond our immediate communities.  Eligible projects must be directed by a woman and must include at least two women in key roles – producer, writer, cinematographer or editor.  The grant funds will be awarded either to a single documentary or narrative work or distributed amongst multiple applicants. Ellen Bergstone Beer, Executive Director Film Action Oregon: or

Deadline: June 15 - Submissions to Join a Roundtable Discussion. The Flow Conference (Oct. 26 -29, 2006; Austin, TX) -- a series of roundtable discussions with topics created by Flow (http://www.flowtv.org)columnists, organized around the future of television and media culture -- is now accepting submissions to join a roundtable. Deadline for submission is: June 15, 2006.
      The goal of the Flow Conference is conversation. There are no plenary sessions and participants are asked to submit short position papers (not full-length essays). We want to promote discussion amongst scholars, members of the media industries, media activists, fans, and policy-makers over crucial issues related to television and media.
      For the list of roundtable topics, please visit the conference website at: http://www.flowconference.org. To join a roundtable, submit a 250 word abstract identifying the roundtable in which you want to participate and detailing your response to the topic statement, and a short bio, to: .

Deadline: June 30 - Call Artists. Jewelry and art work will be featured in this years Food for Lane County’s Auction/Fundraising Dinner in September will feature jewelry in the silent auction. Deadline for submissions: June 30, 2006. An option in lieu of full donation of art is a split 40% to FOOD for Lane County, 60% to the artist. Of course your donation of showcase jewelry would be tremendously appreciated as well. Your work will be featured at our invitation-only fundraising dinner/live auction in September. This is the largest fund raising event in Eugene. Your submissions may be taken either to FOOD for Lane County, 770 Bailey Hill Rd., Eugene. Or please contact Susan Klein at 513.5314 for a pickup of your piece or pieces. Please include your name and suggested prices for your jewelry. Questions? Call Terry Kirby at , email: for details. Or e-mail

Deadline: June 30 - Film Submissions. The Portland International Short Short Film Festival is currently seeking submissions for its 2006 festival. Now in its fifth year, PISS Fest! showcases films from around the globe that run the gamut of themes and styles—from the dark and avant-garde to the hilariously absurd—with the only common thread among them being running time: ten minutes or less.The deadline for entry is June 30, 2006, late entry deadline is July 14, 2006. Entry form and more details can be found at
http://zonkerfilms.com.

Deadline: July 1 - Annual Artists' guidebook sees applications. Oregon Crafted, a nonprofit organization promoting cultural tourism, has issued a call to artists wishing to be included in the second edition of the group's annual guidebook. Artists should contact Oregon crafted at or to request an application packet. Deadline is July 1

Deadline: July 14- Call for Submissions. The Portland International Short Short Film Festival is currently seeking submissions for its 2006 festival. Now in its fifth year, PISS Fest! showcases films from around the globe that run the gamut of themes and styles—from the dark and avant-garde to the hilariously absurd—with the only common thread among them being running time: ten
minutes or less. The deadline for entry is June 30, 2006, late entry deadline is July 14, 2006. Entry form and more details can be found at http://zonkerfilms.com.

Deadline: October 2 - Call for Photographs Oregon Bluebook. The State Archives, which publishes the Oregon Blue Book, is seeking color photos that represent some aspect of the state to grace the cover of the 2 edition. The contest is open to all amateur photographers who are Oregon residents, and photographs must be taken in Oregon. For full details go to the Blue Book web site.

Drop-In Figure Drawing At DIVA. There are weekly drop-in figure drawing sessions at the DIVA Center. Working from models, these sessions help the individual improve drawing techniques. Instructor John Holdway will be on hand to assist and coach. Warm up exercises will include gesture drawing. The sessions meet on Wednesdays from 6-9 PM. The cost is $10.00 per session. Next session, May 24.

Drop-In Art Skill Shop At DIVA. The Free, drop-in art skill shop for downtown street youth now meets on Tuesday from 4-7:00 PM. 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.

Guide Available. A new Gallery Guide was introduced at this months Friday’s ArtWalk. It contains information about the current exhibits and artists, a newsletter and a membership form. The guide was printed it in-house on the copier donated by Otto Poticha.

MFA Work 2006 at Schnitzer. The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, Department of Art and School of Architecture and Allied Arts at the University of Oregon in Eugene present an exhibition of the work of twelve MFA graduates in Art. The exhibit runs May 6 - June 4, 2006. Full details and museum hours are on line at the Terminal 12 MFA Exhibit

Explosion! in June at BIJOU. "Explosion!" features student works from the University of Oregon School of Digital Arts. Projects range from Animation, Video Art, and Experimental Video. In addition there will be year long Bachelor of Fine Arts projects. The event will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 3rd and 4th 2006 at the Bijou Cinema 475 13th street in Eugene, Oregon. From 1-3 both days. Seating is free and begins at 12:30 P.M. For more info contact the art department at .

DIVA Memberships. DIVA has many types of memberships. Costing only $60 a year a DIVA Artist Member entitles one to a 10% discount at Oregon Art Supply, (15% discount for art class supplies), a 10% discount on DIVA classes, invitations to an annual members meeting and other events, free classified postings on the DIVA website, and access to great art opportunities.  If one would like their own virtual studio, the annual fee is an additional $50 per year.
    Other memberships are available including Student Membership at just $30.00 per year; Family Membership at $120 a year, and Business/Organization, Guild and Gallery Memberships are also available.

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.