Jung Do-jun at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art. (JSMA) Calligraphy in Korea (as elsewhere in East Asia) was traditionally viewed as the highest of the visual arts, though for the most part it remains little known or appreciated in the west. This exhibition will not only introduce the work of the contemporary master calligrapher Jung Do-jun, but will also introduce Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art audiences to the art of calligraphy more generally.
    Jung Do-jun has exhibited widely in Korea, and has had the honor of being selected to execute large memorial tablets and inscriptions at several imperial palaces in Seoul. He has also participated in numerous individual and group shows in China, Japan, Germany, Belgium, France, and elsewhere.
     One of the most compelling aspects of Jung’s art is its variety. In addition to his mastery of traditional calligraphic styles (in both Chinese characters and Korean hangeul script), he also creates very expressive, modernistic works that many viewers will relate to from a purely formal point of view. Jung Do-jun’s artworks exemplify the exciting and creative possibilities that keep calligraphy relevant as a modern art form.
   Visit the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art Exhibits page.

Nigerian film industry and "Song Poems" at UO. Director, Jamie Meltzer, is currently a visiting assistant professor at Vassar. He will be on campus on Friday, October 13 and Monday, October 16. Meltzer is an exciting young director of documentaries and will screen his first film "Off the Charts: The Song-Poem Story" (which debuted on PBS), and premiere his new feature on "Nollywood."
     "Off the Charts: The Song-Poem Story"is a fascinating, at times unsettling, documentary that exposes the strange underworld of the song-poem industry. In this little known subculture, "ordinary people" respond to come-on ads on the back pages of magazines ("Send in Your Lyrics and Make $50,000 in royalties!"), mailing in their heartfelt but often bizarre poems to "music industry" companies that, for a fee, turn those poems into real recordings. Through interviews with several song-poem writers, the jaded producers and musicians who set their words to music, and a few of the growing number of zealous song-poem connoisseurs, "Off the Charts" explores a truly unique, never-before-seen slice of Gothic Americana "Off the Charts" will be shown on Friday, October 13, at 7 pm in Willamette 110. The film is one hour long and will be followed by a Q & A with director Jamie Meltzer.
     "Welcome to Nollywood" is about the Nigerian film industry, known as "Nollywood". It has had a huge impact in the last ten years. It is now the most popular cinema in all of West Africa, more popular even than imports of Hollywood or Bollywood films. Nollywood is the third largest film industry in the world, generating 286 million dollars per year for the Nigerian economy. And yet this vibrant, profitable industry is virtually unknown outside of Africa. Jamie Meltzer has created a fascinating look into this newly emerging film culture, exploring its peculiar inner workings, economic challenges, and diverse array of colorful characters and films in his new documentary, "Welcome to Nollywood." "Welcome to Nollywood" will be shown on Monday, October 16, at 7 pm in Willamette 110. The film is one hour long and will be followed by Q & A with director Jamie Meltzer.

Huy Nguyen exhibits at LumpWest. Huy Nguyen does not have his hand on the pulse of visual culture, he is the pulse. Huy is what happens when you learn your aesthetics and sensibilities from the streets of Portland and Brooklyn, and from art school. Well versed in the visual vocabulary of installation, digital media, scribbling and garden gnomes, Mr. Nguyen will install a variety of works including drawings, painting, sculpture and site specific installation at LumpWest Project Space. The installation, titled "Sharpie Sity", is described by Huy Nguyen as "a study in constructive vandalism". Show dates are 10/6-11/4. The opening reception is on Friday Oct 6 from 7-10pm. LumpWest Project Space is at 2493 Harris St. at the corner of Harris and 25th, gallery entrance is off of 25th. LumpWest hrs; sat 1-5, or by appointment email or go to

Visual Inspiration at the Science Factory. Nature has long inspired the artist. A new planetarium program at the Science Factory will turn your eyes skyward in a new show called Aurora : The Northern Lights. The Aurora Borealis, is an awe-inspiring natural phenomenon lighting up the Oregon sky up to 10 times per year. This original, live planetarium program examines: The origins of the Aurora with storms on the sun; The peculiarities of planets which display Aurora; Best times and places to watch for an Aurora. The Science Factory is located at 2300 Leo Harris Parkway. Planetarium shows Saturday - Sunday 1 PM and 2 PM Shows

Do You Like Watching Films? The Eugene Film Festival will soon start accepting submissions and Thaddeus Konar is creating a team of film reviewers. Last year the EFF team reviewed over 300 movies, this year with a longer submission period the total may reach 450-500. Each movie ideally should be evaluated by about 10 reviewers. The evaluation itself is simple – you watch the movie (either by yourself or in the group setting) and assign a number between 1 and 10 (with 10 being perfect and 1 a total dog). The submissions will start by the end of October and will continue until July. Please contact Thaddeus Konar at if you are interested.

First Annual All Member Show Continues. Included are paintings, installations, ceramics, and other works by DIVA Members.
     This year's theme is the "Edge Effect". In nature, the "Edge Effect" describes the activity that occurs where different ecosystems meet. DIVA is poised at the "edge" of a cultural change for downtown Eugene. DIVA Members were invited to submit works that illustrated, demonstrated or evoked, their own edge effects for exhibition. This exhibit illustrates the creative diversity of our Center's membership.
      The exhibit will be on display through October and showcases some of the best work in the region. See full list of Participating Artist.

                      October 13-14-15 and November 11-12

OCTOBER 13 - SESSION I: Night Gallery Festival Sampler - Comedy, Documentary, Feature

Drop Box

As Smart As The Are

Luella Miller

Shifted

6:00 PM
Drop Box (Feature Comedy) By Anesty and Spiros Carasoulos
Tom is a burnt-out video store clerk who spends his entire days dealing with rude or negligent customers. When his latest customer, an emerging pop star, seems a bit tenacious about getting a copy of Mariah Carey's Glitter back, he's going to give her a hard time about it and find out the truth of why that tape is so important to her. Admission: $5.00 (Review) (Review)

7:30 PM
As Smart As They Are ( Feature Documentary) By Joe Pacheco
This film documents the collaboration between One Ring Zero, a band whose unique sound combines unusual instruments with unorthodox techniques, and an ensemble cast of award-winning writers, each of whom contributed original lyrics. Admission: $5.00 (Web Site) ()

8:45 PM
Luella Miller (Feature Drama) By Dane Giraud
Thirty something Lydia lives alone in a large old homestead in small town New Zealand, harboring fantasies for Christian the boy next door. When Lydia finds the gorgeous enigmatic and destitute Luella Miller hiding in her house she takes pity on the young women and allows her to stay.  Luella’s intense sexuality and seductive presence instantly disrupt the delicate balance of this small community. A bitter jealously develops when Christian like most of the men in town falls under Luella’s spell. Lydia is forced to finally confront Luella and her own feeling for Christian leading to a shocking tragic climax. Admission: $5.00 (Web Site )

10:30 PM
Shifted (Feature Crime Drama) By Michael Madison
David Anderson is stranded in LA after the SEC shuts down the company in which he works. He is unable to get a new job and his girlfriend abandons him, he finds an odd place to live, makes some very unusual friends and realizes that he is being pursued by his corrupt ex-employers. His whole world is turned upside down as his perspectives shift on what's important in life. Admission: $5.00 (Web Site)

OCTOBER 14 - SESSION II : Documentary Afternoon and Dramatic Evening

MIMEtoLITHS

Jump

When I Find Bin Laden

Big Fish in Middlesex

Long Term Relationship

3:00 PM
MIMEtoLITHS (Documentary) By Algis Kemezyz
Algis Kemezys’ documentary Mimetoliths travels to beautiful/mystical Crete, to closely look at Mimetoliths (rocks and stones that imitate living beings), to celebrate its stories, and to embellish it further with the filmmaker’s own sculpture. (Web Site)

4:15 PM
Jump (Documentary) By Justin Bookey
JUMP follows the sweat and sacrifice of those who yearn to be the County's top frog jockey - and be enshrined on the Hop of Fame. This heartfelt "frogumentary" uncovers an historical community that still honors its feisty connection to a Wild West past. Inspired by a true fable: Mark Twain's "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County." (Web Site)

6:00 PM
When I Find Bin Laden. (Feature Drama) By James Bridges
Set in small town Oklahoma, When I Find Bin Laden follows Justin Cable, a man just released after being in prison for trafficking methamphetamines. As Justin returns to his hometown, he finds that being out of prison means he has to struggle to find his place in another world - mainstream life. After reuniting with an old friend, Justin finds himself unable to resist the rush of being around the drug world he once knew. (Web Site)

7:45 PM
Big Fish in Middlesex (Feature Drama) By Jonathan Straiton
Set against the life in a prejudiced southern small town, young adults struggle with violence, discrimination, exploitation, tyranny and death. When the going gets tough, they get tougher and meaner. Fate throws unexpected curves as some struggle with the trappings of small town life while others dream of flight and escape but each will reach a turning point at the crossroads of life. (Web Site)

10:00 PM
Long Term Relationship (Feature Romantic) By Rob Williams
Out of all the gay men in Los Angeles (and sadly, he's tested out more than a few), Glenn has finally found his soul mate -- a cute Southern boy named Adam. Their relationship started, as so many great relationships have, with the personal ads ("GWM seeks LTR"). From the moment they met, it was instant attraction. Now Glenn's in love for the first time, and it feels great. There's only one problem. Well, actually a few problems. But are they big enough to be deal-breakers, or can Glenn and Adam work through their differences? (Web Site)

OCTOBER 15 - SESSION III Comedy Sunday

Lady From Sockholm

Hooch & Daddy-O

A. (anonymous)

Saving Sophie

3:00 PM
The Lady From Sockholm (Feature Comedy) By Lynn Lamousin
The Lady from Sockholm is a pun-lover's dream film. It's loaded with so many sock puns and clever film references that you'll wonder how Producer/Writer Lynn Lamousin came up with all this stuff. The film, in which a sock puppet detective unravels a case involving the disappearance of high-end hosiery, plays well to both children and seasoned film lovers who can enjoy the nods to film noir. Web Site.

4:30 PM
Hooch & Daddy-O (Feature Comedy) 4 By Donna Northcott
In this mockumentary a film crew explores the pop culture impact of the 80's cop show "Hooch & Daddy-O" and what happens when the cast reunites to film a made for TV movie. "A dangerous piece of cinema disguised as a "buddy film," HOOCH & DADDY-O challenges the conventions of documentary, while jabbing at your funny bone with an incisive, spearing wit." - Thomas Crone (52nd City) (More) (Review) ()

 

6:45PM
A. (anonymous). (Feature Comedy) By Daniel Bowers
In 2005, Gavin Tartowski, a barista at "dippin donuts" founded an unorthodox support group called "A (anonymous)". The group was formed to aid people with unusual challenges, which felt marginalized by traditional 12-step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous, or Gamblers Anonymous. This film follows the ups and downs of the members of A. as they search for contentment. (Web Site )

 

8:45 PM
Saving Sophie (Feature Comedy) By Lorraine Portman
Saving Sophie is a quirky contemporary comedy about four very different sisters keeping their fragile niece Sophie from going over the edge in the whirlwind of her wedding, a wake, a baby on the way, two dead bodies, three affairs, family secrets that won’t stay secret, a small child who is no stranger to bribery, a large hungry bird, a carpal tunnel epidemic, and a cousin who won’t get out of his dog suit. (More) (Web Site)

 

Audience choice awards will be based on the tabulation of ballots from each venue location. The top ten films will then be reviewed by a select group of judges made up of representatives from SAG (screen actor guild), AFTRA (American Federation of Television & Radio Artists) Panasonic (Director of Production) and Spielberg's Dreamworks. The winning entry will receive a special award and recognition.

Coupon Discount for IMMI Fest. Get a second ticket at half price for the 3rd Annual IMMI Fest, when you purchase a full admission ticket with this coupon.
   Each night will include the screening of classic silent film for which an improvised score by The Knotty Ensemble from Vancouver, B.C. will perform. The screening of other short video works with and without improvised accompaniment will complete each evening's program. The
IMMI Fest is directed by DIVA Media Arts Committee member Daniel Heila, a local composer/flutist/video artist. For more information visit the media arts web site or call . Click on coupon to print a copy

Media Arts Schedule for Fall. You can now download the Fall Media Arts Schedule. We have it all at the DIVA Center from film classics with improvised musical scores to some of the cutting edge artistic work in video and electronic media.

The Colors of Clay. (Scout Report) This web exhibition from The Getty takes you on a gently guided tour of the various ways in which Athenian vase painters decorated clay vessels between 550 and 340 B.C. Eight styles and techniques are explored: Bilingual, Coral Red, Six's Technique, Added Clay and Gilding, Outline Drawing, White Ground, Plastic, and Kerch Style. Zoomable images of artifacts, textual captions, and, in a few cases, audio curators' commentary are used at the site to explain the eight techniques. Learn, for example, that the Bilingual style is called that because pieces have red-figure painting on one side, and black-figure painting on the other, hence they are bilingual. Coral Red was only used for a short time, and by only a few workshops, but this type of piece was prized since the color was enhanced by wine. Visit Web Site.

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