Volume 1, Number 30, October 16, 2006
Up Front News
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DIVA Annual Meeting. Members are invited to attend DIVA's annual meeting at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, October 17. Help us celebrate our 3rd anniversary and review the past year's programs as we look ahead to the upcoming year. This is a great opportunity to meet DIVA staff and our new and continuing board members.
Thousands of residents from the area have discovered that downtown Eugene is the place to discover the visual and media arts. The DIVA Center has exhibited over 400 artist in its young life. It has also staged over 200 media art events including film, video, electroacoustic music, dance performances, installations, and other forms of expression and celebration of the creative spirit.
Visit DIVA during its birthday month. Winter hours at the Center are from noon to 5 PM Tuesday through Saturday.
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Need Money for your Art? The Artist Salon for this month meets on Sunday, October 22nd, 7- 9pm at DIVA. Leah Murray, Program Manager for Lane MicroBusiness, will discuss how you may be eligible for a 3:1 matched savings grant program. Lane MicroBusiness of Eugene offers business classes, counseling and access to capital to low income individuals looking to start or grow a small business. The Individual Development Account program is a 3-to-1 matched savings program with a maximum savings match of $4000. These funds can be spent on art supplies, event fees or a new computer!
Also, we will select the Members' Gallery exhibit for April - current DIVA members may bring 1-2 examples of their work for consideration. All Members' Gallery exhibits are chosen by present members at our monthly Artist Salon, which is the fourth Sunday of every month. For more information contact Becky Guy:
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Craft Workshop Instructors Needed . The DIVA Center is looking for artists and crafts people interested in offering one day workshops in November and December related to gift making, gift wrapping, or other art projects centered around the many special days of celebration throughout November-January. Please contact Eric Ostlind, Program Manager, or .
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Drop-In Figure Drawing. 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 three hour session. Drop-In Figure Drawing meets on Wednesdays and is ongoing. Time: 6-9 PM and is $10.00 per session, or purchase a bloc of 5 or 10 sessions at a 10% discount.
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Donations Still Needed. The DIVA Center needs your contribution of used or new equipment and materials. Donated items are tax deductible. Contact: . Our wish list includes:
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- Roller blade paper cutter
- Guillotine paper cutter - large
- A small multi-shelf metal equipment rack
- An AV cart with wheels
- A DVD player
–Sound system upgrade
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- Mini-DV camera
- camera tripod
- Small step stool
- Laser beam level
- Large beam flashlight
- PA for live performances
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- small theater popcorn machine
- cooler for drinks
- comfortable stacking chairs
- cash register
- art supplies - all kinds
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A Classic Film Seminar Begins At DIVA. A new film seminar focusing on film classics starts on October 21st at the Center. The series, which meets at 7:00 PM on the third Saturday of each month, will initially screen "El Topo" by the Chilean writer/director/actor Alejandro Jodorowsky. Thought-provoking audience discussion lead by program coordinator, Steve Poizat-Newcomb, will focus on the film's form, content and significance. This new series features selections from domestic and foreign film classics rarely seen on the theater screen today.
Steve Poizat-Newcomb is Secretary of the DIVA Center's Media Arts Committee and brings to this open door seminar a background in film studies. Free. For more information proscenia.net/diva/calendar.htm |
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MOPAN Meeting At DIVA. The monthly Mid-Oregon Production Arts Network meeting was hosted by the DIVA Center on Wednesday, October 11th. Eric Ostlind and Gary Ferrington provided an overview of the Center and discussed the media art opportunities available at DIVA.
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San Fracisco Artist Visits DIVA. Bryan Boyce is a San Francisco artist touring the U.S. with a program of short video works. He stopped by DIVA on Thursday evening to present his "Bad Politics, Good Music" program, much to the enjoyment of the audience. He also presented at the University of Oregon on Friday.
His program was a mix of political satire, experimental video, documentary, and works inspired by music. Boyce provided an overview of his work and followed up, with a Q&A session after the screening. Thanks to DIVA MAC member Carl Diehl for arranging Boyce's appearance in Eugene at the DIVA Center. |
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Call for short silent moving image works. The DIVA Center invites film/video/animation artists to submit silent short works of 10 minutes or less to be included in its' Third Annual Improvised Music and Moving Image Festival (IMMI Fest) on December 8-9. Selected submissions will comprise a program of short moving image works to which live music will be improvised by the Knotty Ensemble of Vancouver, B.C./Eugene and local guest improvisers.
The call is open to artists of any age, or career stage. Non-narrative, experimental works are encouraged. Submissions must be labeled with the artist's name, address, email, phone number, title, length, and credits on a separate sheet (typed). Submission format may be VHS or DVD. Projection format will be DVD or MiniDV tape.
There is no submission fee. A SASE is required to have submission returned. Send material to: IMMI Fest, DIVA Center, 110 W. Broadway, Eugene, OR, 97401. Deadline is November 17th.
Artists whose entries are selected for the festival's performances will receive two free admission tickets. IMMI Fest Information:For more information proscenia.net/diva/calendar.htm
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Night Gallery Film Festival Begins At DIVA. Fred Potts, a New Zealand/Alaska filmmaker, organized the Night Gallery Film Festival as a celebration of indie filmmaking. Site coordinators in Eugene, Oregon; Casa Grande, Arizona; Juneau and Anchorage Alaska, and Gisborne and Wellington, New Zealand programmed their venues to best showcase this collection of new work. The Festival kicked off with screenings at DIVA this past weekend.
Audiences, at the various venues, participate in the selection of the top three award winning films. Those films will be sent to a final judging committee with representatives from SAG (Screen Actors Guild), AFTRA (American Federation of Television & Radio Artists), Panasonic (Director of Production), and Dreamworks Studio and give a special award for the best film in the competition. Part II of the Night Gallery Festival screens at DIVA November 11-12-14. |
Short Film Festival - Portland. Tickets are also now on sale for the Portland International Short Short Film Festival that will take place at the Hollywood Theater from October 19th through 21st. For a complete schedule or to buy tickets visit http://www.zonkerfilms.com/
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Maude Kerns: Día de Los Muertos opens. The 13th annual Día de los Muertos Celebration and Exhibit opened on Friday the 13th with a reception fiesta. This year's show is featuring juried artwork by 21 artists from eight states, including two New York artists. Work in a variety of media is represented, including photographs; prints; encaustic; oil on canvas; oil on tin; glass, copper and resin; ceramic; and mixed media. Exhibit Dates: October 13-November 3. Admission to the center is by $3 donation.
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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.
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EFF at DIVA CENTER
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October 18 Best of the Eugene Film Festival Re-Screening
Time:7:00 PM Wednesday
Sponsor: DIVA Media Arts Committee and Eugene Film Festival
Admission: $5.00
This monthly film series screens the "best of" the recent Eugene Film Festival's feature films, documentaries, and experimental works. Come and enjoy some of the finest filmmaking today.
Film Descriptions:
"F". By Michael Lacey, USA, 36 min. Joe narrates his life story about his agony of da-feet.
"Missing Pages". By Jerome Olivier, Japan, 24 min. After developing a time machine, the inventor finds himself enwrapped in a war ignited by his creation.
"The Trial of Jack". By Shari Berman, USA, 9 min. An imagined history of how Jack was confined for life in a box.
"Repetition". By Dirk Wallace, USA, 12 min. Sean lives in the madness of art, solitude and a desperate need for love. Liz joins his league of repetition.
"The Muse: A Girl's Delicious Daydream of a Dangerous Man". By Diana Whitten, USA, 13 min. A twisted tale of love darkened by obsession. " Buried Above the Surface". By Evan Stroum, Oregon, Studies the minds of serial killers.
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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
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Vatican Museums. (Scout Report) Visiting the Vatican and its splendid museums can be hard. Navigating through the throngs of camera-ready tourists and other such features of the place can try the patience of even the most seasoned traveler. For edification and leisure, the Vatican Museums Online website is a good surrogate, especially if one is unable to make the journey in person. The site affords visitors access to the Sistine Chapel, the Gregorian Egyptian and Etruscan Museums, the Pinacoteca, and the Ethnological Missionary Museum. With the help of Java, visitors can take 360 degree tours of each museums rooms, and view each object in context. Then they may wish to go back and look at the contents of each room in detail. All of the exhibits are lovely, but the Gregorian Egyptian Museum is a real treat, as it contains various reliquaries and artifacts which were transferred to Rome in the Imperial age, and then subsequently moved to the Vatican. Specifically, visitors should look at the statue of the god Anubis and the granite statute of Queen Tuya. Visit Site.
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Art Deadlines List. A free monthly e-mail newsletter providing information about juried exhibitions/competitions, call for entries/proposals/papers, jobs, internships, writing & photo contests, scholarships, residencies, design & architecture competitions, auditions, fellowships, casting calls, tryouts, grants, festivals, funding, financial aid, and other opportunities (including some that take place on the web) for artists, art educators and art students of all ages. Edited and published by Richard Gardner. Premium list available for paid subscription.
October 6-14 Earth to Ear. Ear to the Earth, is a unique festival of sound art, music, and ecology that will take place October 6 - 14 in New York City. The festival is a week-long celebration of environmental sound and image with installations, panels, and concerts. Conceived and organized by Electronic Music Foundation, the aim of the festival is to inspire sensitivity to our natural and human environments through sound and foster engagement in environmental issues. For a brief background statement, follow this link.
Deadline: October 27, 2006, Early Entry. The 2007 Ashland independent film festival is currently accepting entries for our 6th annual festival April 12-16, 2007 in historic downtown Ashland, Oregon. Open to all genres, themes and lengths of films completed after January 1, 2005. Learn More.
Deadline: October 31 - Call to Artists: Lane Community College is accepting submissions from sculptors to participate in the 2006 Pacific Northwest Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition. Fifteen works will be selected for exhibition to take place throughout the 2007 spring term, showcasing the Eugene Oregon campus. Lane Community College may use this exhibition to select or commission a sculpture for purchase. More Information
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Deadline: November 22: Call for Submissions-Third Annual OpenLens Festival. Eugene's Downtown Initiative for the Visual Arts Center is accepting submissions for the Third Annual OpenLens short video and film festival.
This festival provides an opportunity for SW Oregon film/video makers to showcase their work in a competitive event. Prizes include Best Juried Award and Audience Choice Award.
The festival will be held at the DIVA Center 110 W. Broadway, Eugene, Oregon, January 12-13-14, 2007. The submission deadline is November 22nd (extended deadline). For full details see the OpenLens Web Site for more information.
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Deadline: December 1 60x60 Project. Vox Novus is inviting film/video/animation artists to submit silent video shorts 60 seconds or less in length to be included in its fourth annual collaboration with the 60x60 project. 60 videos will be paired with 60 audio tracks from composers selected that year. The screening will include the 60 video shorts paired with the audio shown in succession for one hour. Submissions must include: Submission Form (including bio and program notes) and a labeled DVD containing the submission in Quicktime format. Submission forms can be downloaded at http://www.VoxNovus.com/60x60.htm.
Deadline: May, 2007 - Community Arts Grants are available each year for individuals and groups producing arts projects and programs that benefit the City of Eugene and its residents. These grants are made possible with funds from the City of Eugene Room Tax Fund. More Information.
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Information and Membership Opportunities
DIVA Center
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Individual Memberships
| Medici |
$1000 or more |
| Benefactor |
$500 - $999 |
| Patron |
$250 - $449 |
| Sustainer |
$100 - $249 |
| Supporter |
$60 - $99 |
Benefits
- An E-studio on the DIVA website
- Discounts on class art supplies
- Monthly Artist Salon - 4th Sunday
- Discounts on DIVA Sponsored Events
- Member's Gallery Exhibit opportunity
- Exhibit Annual All Members Show
- Possible exhibit in local businesses
- Invitations to DIVA Special Events
- Center Newsletter
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Business Contributions
| Medici |
$1000 or more |
| Benefactor |
$500 - $999 |
| Patron |
$250 - $449 |
Benefits
- Business Logo on DIVA Website
- Invitations to special receptions and events
- Center Newsletter
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Volunteer Membership: An individual who completes 40 hours of service and maintains 10 hours per month of volunteer work may be nominated for membership.
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You may pay your membership fee by using PayPal or downloading and sending a printed membership form and check to:
DIVA Membership
DIVA Center 110 W. Broadway
Eugene, 97401
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DIVA Center Information
Phone:
Web: divacenter.org
E-mail:
Exhibits: Becky Guy,
Programs: Eric Ostlind, Volunteers: Becky Guy, Executive Director:
Winter Hours Noon to 5 PM Tues. - Sat.
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