Up Front News and Events
Volume 2. Number 04. April, 2007 |
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First Friday ARTWalk. The April ARTWalk begins at 5:30pm in the Jacobs Gallery, lower level of the Hult Center. Join Eugene artist Martin Sage for a unique guided tour of downtown art galleries and art attractions.
DIVA will be open from 5:30 to 8:30pm and welcomes you to the heart of downtown. Stop by the Center to enjoy our exciting Spring exhibits. The slide show at left, provides just a sampling of what you will find in April at the DIVA Center.
First Friday ARTWalk Maps may be available online or at the Jacobs Gallery during ARTWalk.
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 DIVA Member Receives Grant. University of Oregon MFA graduate Teaching Assistant and DIVA Media Arts Committee member Carl Diehl has been selected to receive a prestigious Dean's Fellowship Award for his proposed thesis . This $5,000 grant will be used to complete the production of his MFA final project in the School of Architecture and Allied Arts (AAA) Digital Arts program.
Proposals were submitted by 45 AAA masters students who were in the completion stage of their thesis project. Diehl received one of five awards.
Diehl's thesis project, "Paranormal Mechanisms," is an attempt to more thoroughly understand the impact of accidents, errors, and glitches on the technocultural imagination. Particularly, he is interested in exploring vernacular belief structures and communities that seek out signals in noise, defying dominant ideologies of science and technology.
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He is using"cryptozoology," the study of unknown animals (like Bigfoot), as a metaphorical framework for exploring vernacular electronic art forms that creatively modify obsolete technologies to counter high-tech systems. Both cryptozoology and these vernacular electronic practices constitute challenges to exclusive knowledge structures by presenting alternative theories and new modes of understanding.
Right now, this project exists online as two web journals exploring the correlations between zoological and technological pursuits into the unknown. These endeavors might be best described as speculative non-fiction. This will coalesce into an intermedia installation, opening at UO Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art on May 18 (as part of the MFA Group Exhibition) Read Diehl's short essays, interviews and theories online and view his ongoing series of videos related to his ideas.
Carl is the co-cordinator of DIVA's Video Slam program that meets on the fourth Sunday each month.
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Artist's Salon. Join DIVA Members and the public for the Artist's Salon at 7pm on Sunday, April 22nd, when guest speaker Christine Sundt will address the topic of "Copyright issues for Artists". Sundt is a University of Oregon Emerita Professor who was Curator of the Visual Resources Collection in the School of Architecture and Allied Arts Library. Her research interest are related to the importance of public domain works to art history teaching and research. Read Christine's online overview of copyright information related to " Orphan Works" (those materials for which clear rights are not easy to identify). Bring something tasty to share and current DIVA Members may bring one or two examples of their artwork for consideration for an exhibit in the September Members' Gallery.
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Loren Sears at DIVA Center. Lauren Sears, experimental filmmaker, video artist, and educator, will screen and discuss his "Haight Ashbury Quartet" film program on August 13th at 7:00pm. The films in this series recount personal but widely shared experiences of the late '60s - from street and communal life of Haight-Ashbury to romance and family in the deep country of Northern California. Each is a documentary and a song of the times, people and places they record - so called, tribal home movies - ancient and eternal. Admission: $5. Members/students: $3. Sponsor: Second Friday Film Forum Program.
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DIVA Board Member to Exhibit. "This Mortal Coil: An Exhibit" features the artwork of Carolezoom currently on display at Enterbeing in Portland. The exhibit begins with an opening reception 6-8 pm on March 29th and will continue through April 25th. A community conversation with the artist will be held on Wednesday, April 4th, 7-8:30pm. Enterbeing is located at 1603 NE Alberta.
Carolezoom currently lives in Portland. She is a founding member of the Downtown Initiative for the Visual Arts (DIVA) and serves on the Center's Board. See Carolezoom's web site for more information about her art, photography, and activism.
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Call for Video Slam Entries. DIVA's monthly Video Slam event continues at 4 PM on Sunday, April 22nd. Video artists are encouraged to bring their short videos (10-minute max.) for screening in a competition that follows in the tradition of the poetry slam. A goal of this "show and share" event is to help develop a regional video and film community where work can be screened and discussed by peers. The audience votes to send one of the afternoon's videos to a year's end "Best Of" slam competition. Admission: Donation Requested. Information online. Phone: .
DIVA Video Slam Winners. February slam winners were Brian Van Peski for his documentary "Pura Vida, Pura Tierra" and
Jesse England for his experimental animation "VFD". March winner was Jesse England.
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Scott Huette DIVA Volunteer of the Month. Scott has been on the Artist Services Committee for a year and recently became the chair. His leadership is helping Artist Services strengthen their vision and improve their programming.
He says, "I place a great deal of personal value on the cultivation of culture and the visual arts. Volunteering is a vital part of being an artist. I get to serve the community by working to create connections and supporting others with similar values. Culture is created by the collective drive of individuals with similar spirits. I am delighted to be a part of that. It also serves me as I strive to be a working artist. I thrive on human interaction. DIVA draws many great and diverse people. I would find my life and my work lacking without this network."
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International Films Festured at DIVA. The Best of the Eugene Film Festival Series continues at DIVA on April 8th at 7PM. The evening's theme is "Putting the 'International' in Eugene International Film Festival". A selection of short films submitted from around the world to the 2006 Eugene Film Festival will be screened. Titles include: "Binta and The Great Idea" (Academy Award Winner) by Javier Fesser, Spain; "Missing Pages" Jerome Olivier, Japan; "Anna und der Soldat" by Christian Prettin, Germany; "Valour" by John Vaughan, Ireland and "Knight Lost" by Thomas Tate, Australia. Admission: $5. Members/students: $3. |
 Educational Opportunities. DIVA's Arts education program begins in April with a variety of workshops ranging from Manga character drawing for teens to painting in the tradition of the expressionist. The Center's schedule (online and below) reflects the need for educational experiences that fit into the busy schedule of those who are unable to devote time for longer traditional classes.
DIVA, in addition to workshops and classes, offers other opportunities to learn about the visual and cinematic arts. Each month the Artist Salon features an informative guest speaker. Presenter topics have ranged from technical talks on preparing work for gallery exhibit to issues about the use of copyrighted materials in art projects.
First Friday ArtWALKS at DIVA provide the opportunity for the public to meet and engage one on one with the Center's exhibiting artists.
Sundays at DIVA are devoted to the cinematic arts. Four different programs have been designed to provide audiences with the opportunity to learn more about the moving image as a unique form of expression and communication.
On the first Sunday of each month former Hollywood director Thomas Blank explores the performing arts through a film series created in collaboration with the Hult Center's residential companies. Blank, along with a guest from a co-sponsoring arts group, conducts a post-screening conversation with the audience about the film they have seen and the art form it represented. In April, DIVA and the Eugene Symphony will host a free screening of Tony Palmer's documentary "Hail Bop! A Portrait of John Adams". Adams is one of America's most performed composers today.
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The "Art House Film and Conversation" series explores rarely seen features, documentaries, and other films followed by engaging conversation led by DIVA's Steve Newcomb.This is yet another opportunity to enjoy an engaging discussion about the art of the cinema on the third Sunday of the month.
Two other Sunday programs provide a different kind of educational opportunity.
The second Sunday of the month includes"The Best of the Eugene Film Festival". Screenings include selections from the 300 plus features, animations, documentaries, and experimental films submitted to the festival for last Spring's international film festival. These films are rarely seen anywhere and Eugene is fortunate to have a collection for screening.
DIVA also offers a video slam that in the tradition of the poetry slam, provides an opportunity to show and share with local audiences new work by emerging video artists. The slam is a fourth Sunday event.
The Second Friday of each month provides a unique opportunity to visit with a cinematic artist. Film, video, and multimedia producers are invited to screen and discuss their recent work. Some artists stay overnight and conduct a workshop on Saturday morning. Artists from throughout the nation have visited DIVA through this unique artist-audience program.
The DIVA Center provides a diversity of learning opportunities about the visual and cinematic arts. From First Friday Art Walk visits with exhibiting artists, classes and workshops, to special speakers and film screening programs, DIVA has become a Center for learning in the heart of downtown Eugene. For more information about educational opportunities contact Eric Ostlind, DIVA Program Manager, at (gf)
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Spring workshops and classes. DIVA is pleased to present an array of one and two day workshops as well as regular classes for Spring.
For full descriptions go online to the DIVA Class and Workshop web page or download brochure here. You can register in person, by mail, over the phone, or online. Call for information.
If you are interested in teaching a summer workshop or class contact Eric Ostland, Program Manager at .
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~~~~~ WORKSHOPS ~~~~~
Basketry - Versatile Twined Basket
Saturday April 14th - Time: 10:00am-4:00pm
Instructor: Sheila Tasker
Cost: $40 + $12. materials fee
Introduction to Bookbinding
Thursday April 19th - Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Instructor: Andrew Huot
Cost: $35+$5 materials Fee
Manga Character Drawing for Teens
Saturday April 28th - Session 1: Design, Characters
and Inking
Saturday May 5th - Session 2: Backgrounds, Accessories,
and Sequential Stories (single page comics)
Time: 12:00 Noon - 2:00pm
Instructor: Marianne Walker
Cost: $25 each session, or both for $45.
Basketry - Wicker Tote
Saturday April 28th - Time: 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Instructor: Sheila Tasker
Cost $40 + $12 materials fee.
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Paint an Expressionist Painting - In One Day!
Saturday May 5th - Time: 9:30am-4:00pm
Instructor: Rich Klopfer.
Cost $30 + $3 materials fee
Long Stitch Book
Thursday May 10th - Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Instructor: Andrew Huot
Cost: $30 + $10 materials fee
Still Life Workshop
Saturday May 26th - Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
Instructor: Pauline Hauder
Cost: $55
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Screenwriting Seminar
Saturdays–ongoing - Time: 9:00am-11:00am
Instructor: Instructor: Tom Blank
Cost: $20 per class session, with a minimum registration for 4 Sessions required.
Expressionist Acrylic Painting
Thursdays April 19th to June 7th - Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Instructor: Rich Klopfer
$80 + $10 materials fee.
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Screenwriting Seminar. This on-going seminar covers premise, development, outline, draft, and script revision and is designed those who are serious about actually writing a screenplay. Open registration begins on the first Saturday of the month. The seminar is limited in size to ensure adequate feedback from the instructor and fellow writers. As new students join, an additional seminar may be created. Thomas Blank, instructor. Meets Saturday mornings 9:00am-11:00am. Cost: $20 per class session, with a minimum registration for 4 sessions required. Obtain instructor approval by contacting . Registration: .
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DIVA's Wish List. DIVA always welcome materials and resources to help develop our facility as a unique service for the community. On our wish list includes the following items:
• Padded gallery bench for rest and reflection when viewing exhibits.
• Medium size microwave oven for kitchenette area
• 16mm movie projector - in excellent running condition
• Both a small and large paper cutter with sharp, even cutting blade
• Roller blade paper cutter - for trimming photographs and fine papers
• A wall clock - for the DIVA lobby
• Small step stool - to reach the high cupboards
• Large beam flashlight
• Basic art supplies for sign making |
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Here comes the sun! The equinox has arrived and the Spring landscape is blooming in an array of colors. An equinox in astronomy is the event when the Sun can be observed to be directly above the Earth's equator (see left), occurring around March 20. It is one of two days each year when the center of the Sun spends an equal amount of time above and below the horizon at every location on Earth. So, now's the time to dig out your easels, paints, cameras, and other tools to work out doors on various art projects. Winter is no more!
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DIVA CENTER GALLERY EXHIBITS
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Dreamworks: Donna Fountain, Kathy Haydon, Hilary Russell and Pat Arrera. This is a four woman exhibit inspired by their dreams, meditations, reading and inner/spiritual musings. Drawn together by friendship and a passion for their studio work they occasionally exhibit as a group. Though each speaks with a different voice there is a harmony in their collective effort.
Sticks and Stones: The 'Twining Rivers Basket Society' exhibit includes work by Mariana Mace, Donna Sakamoto Crispin, Lei McCornack, Patricia Montoya Donohue and Sheila Tasker. The hand making of baskets provides these artists with the opportunity to express their creative visions through the use of natural materials. Whatever form, practical or pure fantasy, a basket contains abundance.
East of Eden: Rich Bergeman. More than 15 prints in the show depict abandoned ranches and homesteads, ghost towns, Native American petroglyphs, and landscapes from Oregon's "other half." Bergeman uses 5x7 and 8x10 large-format view cameras as well as digital cameras, and prints in the platinum process, a rediscovered printing medium that was more popular 100 years ago than it is today.
Sketches of Women: Howard Hauskneat. Sketching is a joyous dance of ink and paper, line and space, repetition and improvisation. Just a few strokes can express so much. The drawings in this collection were accomplished with models and were produced in the moment; no reworking of the drawings ensued.
Equus - New Works: By Sisy Anderson. This is Sisy Anderson's series of watercolor and inks wich celebrates the spirt of the horse. Each image is produced in the Chinese Brush Painting style, using bold strokes of ink and washes of watercolor on rice paper.
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Dreamworks
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East of Eden-Sticks and Stones-Sketches of Women
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Equus
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DIVA CENTER SCREENINGS
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April 1 - "Hail Bop! A Portrait of John Adams"
7:00 PM
Admission: FREE (Donations Welcome)
DIVA and the Eugene Symphony will host a free screening of the documentary film "Hail Bop! A Portrait of John Adams" by Tony Palmer. This documentary is an intimate portrait, filmed over twelve months, of a great composer at work in his High Sierra log cabin and in rehearsal with soloists Emanuel Ax and Michael Collins. Thomas Blank hosts. Sponsored by Eugene Celebrates the Performing Arts Series
April 8 - "Putting the 'International' in Eugene International Film Festival"
7:00 PM
Admission: $5. Members/Students: $3
-- A look at the films from other countries that were entered in the 2006 Eugene Film Festival. Sponsored by Best Of The Eugene Film Festival Series
April 13 - The "Haight Ashbury Quartet" with Loren Sears
7:00 PM
Admission: $5. Members/Students: $3
--Filmmaker Loren Sears screens and discusses his film, "Haight Ashbury Quartet". Through the weaving together of image and sound, the film recounts the filmmaker's personal but widely shared experiences of the late '60s from the street and communal life of Haight-Ashbury to romance and family deep in the country side of Northern California. Each of the four films in the program is a visual tribute and song to the times, people and places they document. Sponsor: Second Friday Film Forum.
April 15 - Daniel Gordon's documentary "A State of Mind" (2004)
7:00 PM
Admission: FREE (Donations Welcome)
--Daniel Gordon's documentary, "A State of Mind" (2004), offers a rare look into the communist society and the daily lives of North Korean families. For more than eight months, film crews follow 13-year-old Pak Hyon Sun and 11-year-old Kim Song Yun and their families as the girls train for the Mass Games, a spectacular nationalist celebration involving thousands of performers. Sponsor: Art House Films and Conversation.
April 22 - Video Slam
4:00 PM
Admission: FREE (Donations Welcome)
--Video competition in the tradition of the poetry slam. The audience sends winning video to the annual December best of the slam competition. Check in time 3:30 PM
April 29 - Greg Whiteley's documentary "New York Doll"
7:00 PM
Admission: FREE (Donations Welcome)
-- New York Doll is a film that captures one of those rare occasions where life is not only stranger, but better than fiction. It is a documentary about the life of Arthur “Killer” Kane the founding member of the visionary rock group, The New York Dolls. Dolls is credited as being the definitive proto-glam-punk ensemble that pioneered a look and sound that helped pave the way for the punk and glam rock Dolls look-a-likes who would follow in the next decade. This documentary is the story of his life. Official Selection Sundance Film Festival (2005)
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COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD and NEWS
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Cultural Policy Review Documents Available. The collection of data and information is complete and the analysis and reporting phase of the Cultural Policy Review (CPR) process is now moving forward. This latest phase includes the publication of the consultants’ draft vision and goals document. It is the basis for the final report which will be submitted to the Eugene City Council the week of June 25. Download new documents: (1) Draft Vision and Goals Document, (2) Performing Arts Facilities Report, (3) Tabulation of Performing Arts Facilities.
River Bend Hospital Seeks Artists. PeaceHealth Oregon Region will open its new hospital, Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend, in August 2008. We are looking for professional artists from Eugene-Springfield and beyond to be part of this exciting project. If you are interested in submitting your work, please e-mail by April 30, 2007, to request an application.
Community Presentation—Making the Case: Using Research as an Effective Tool for Arts Advocacy. How can arts and culture sector leaders use information and research to support their lobbying and advocacy efforts? In this talk, Randy Cohen presents best practices and tools for articulating and communicating the value of the arts in America's communities. The presentation will be held on April 27, 2007, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Studio, Lower Level, Hult Center for the Performing Arts. It is sponsored by the UO Arts & Administration Program and the City of Eugene Cultural Services Division
Randy Cohen is Vice President of Policy and Research at Americans for the Arts. Mr. Cohen's biography is available online.
UO Exhibit Continues. The exhibition From the Fire: Contemporary Korean Ceramics comprises the finest of contemporary Korean ceramics in the largest survey of such works ever to come to North America - through April 22nd and the UO Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art.
Candlelight vigil to remember the sacking of the Iraq National Museum. Please join art patrons on Wednesday, April 11, 6-8:30 pm, at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, University of Oregon, for a candlelight vigil to remember the sacking of the Iraq National Museum in Baghdad April 10-12, 2003. This gathering, which begins in the Cheryl Ramberg Ford Lecture Hall and concludes with candle lighting on the quad in front of the Museum, will feature speakers as well as two videos about the catastrophic losses to the human cultural heritage that took place four years ago and are continuing today. The event, jointly sponsored by Archaeological Legacy Institute and the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, is prompted by a call from SAFE/Saving Antiquities for Everyone for candlelight vigils in communities around the world during April 10-12 this year. Other vigils are taking place in Boston, New York, San Francisco, Toronto, and Vancouver, as well as in other North American cities and in Beirut, Lebanon. SAFE will gather video and still images from all the vigils into a Video Memorial to be broadcast on satellite TV and presented to Dr. Amira Edan, current Director of the Iraq National Museum, and other international decision-makers.
Please come and show your support for this remembrance and to emphasize the critical importance to humanity of cultural patrimony housed by museums and residing within historical and archaeological sites throughout the world. Let's let the world know that our community cares about the human cultural legacy!
Museum Exhibits NW Ceramics. The UO Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art's exhibit "Clay forms: Modern Northwest Ceramics, continues through April 22nd. This exhibit, created from the JSMA collections, provides a sampling of artistic expressions in clay. Together they inform a period of change and innovation in modern ceramics. See web site.
Family Day at the Schnitzer Museum of Art. This returning, highly popular program encourages families to visit the museum during for Saturdays a year for free! Children and their guardians are invited to get creative together a d participate in fun-filled art activities at the museum. Saturday, May 19, 11 am-3 pm.
Schnitzer Lists Art Talks for April and May. Immerse yourself in the world of art through lectures presented by curators, artists, scholar , and museum staff Free with museum admission unless otherwise noted. See schedule online.
Heh Ja You to demonstrate Cramic Work. Korean ceramic artist Heh Ja You will demonstrate celadon ceramic work on Saturday, April 7th at the University of Oregon Jordan Schnitzer Art Museum. The demonstration runs from 1-4pm and is free with Museum admission.
Glass Workshops Through June. The Eugene Glass School has a number of classes and workshops listed for April, May and June. Visit the Glass School web site for details.
New Zone April Show. New Zone Artist's Collective is exhibiting Zone 4 All - a non-juried art event. Hours - Wednesday thru Sunday 12 to 6pm. New Zone is located at 164 W. Broadway.
Emerald Art Center Spring Classes for Ages 2 - 102. Spring term art classes begin Week of April 2-7, 2007 at the Emerald Art Center, 500 Main St., Springfield. Nine different classes for children of various ages. Great way for children to develop creative skills and use a variety of art materials. Drawing and painting classes for adults. Eric Sandgren - Plein Air Watercolor, April 20-22; Mark Mehaffey - Watercolor, April 23-27 and Arne Westerman-Watercolor; April 28-30. For more information, call or visit the Center's web site.
Emerald Youth Art Gallery. "Twirling Colors," ceramics, glass, acrylic and tempura paintings, colored-pencil drawings and mixed-media works by students from the Springfield School District, through April 10. Emerald Art Center 500 Main St., Springfield.
Lane County Historical Society and Museum. LCHSM and Pioneer Quilters Present "The Unbroken Thread" 31st Annual Quilt Show, April 14–22, 2007. Tues–Sat 10–4, Sun 12–4, Closed Monday Adults and Seniors $4.00, Children $3.00, Weekly Pass $10.00, LCHS Members free. The museum is located at 740 West 13th Avenue Eugene.
Lane Community College. David Joyce Gallery - "Time and Place," an exhibit by Satoko Motouji, through April 13. Building 19, Lane Community College, 4000 E. 30th Ave. ()
Paintings by Monte Roger on Exhibit. The work, " A portrait of a Moment" is on exhibit at the Emerald Art Center April 3- 28th. Center hours: Tuesday through Saturday 11:00-4:00pm and is located at 500 Main Street , Springfield, OR 97477.
Oregon State University exhibits "Art About Agriculture". The 25th annual Art About Agriculture touring art exhibition is on display at the OSU Concourse Gallery through May 16.
Science Factory offers First Friday for Tots. The first Friday of the month, we set up activities and interactive learning stations designed to ignite your child’s curiosity and interest in science. “Why?” is our favorite question! Visit this Friday, April 6 from 10 AM–12 Noon. The event is appropriate for children ages 3 to 5.
Flame On! The Springfield Museum ishosting an exhibition of glass artists from the Eugene Glass School. Faculty and students of this unique training ground fill the gallery with a rainbow of color, style and technique including the display of lampwork, beadmaking, flameworked pendants, hot glass sculptures and much, much more. Exhibit continues through April 28th.
Coos Art Museum. "Over the River/Through the Woods," works by seven Northwest artists - Henry DePosit, Don Freas, John Maher, Amirra Malak, John Moilanen, Lee Musgrave and Pat Tolle, through April 21; "VISION 2007," an exhibit of high school art from Southern Oregon, through April 17. Coos Art Museum located at 235 Anderson St., Coos Bay.
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WEB EXPLORATIONS ART SITES ON THE INTERNET
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Turn of the Century Posters Exhibit. (Scout Report)This digital exhibit begins with an illustration of a group of urbanites all in a state of advanced concentration as they consider the latest issue of Harper’s magazine. Created sometime in the 1890s, this particular poster by Edward Penfield was one of the first art posters published in America.
This online collection from the New York Public Library is full of such images, and visitors will enjoy looking over the hundreds of art posters from the turn of the century offered here. Visitors can view posters created by dozens of artists, and they can also search the entire collection, if they so desire. There are a number of gems here, including the poster advertising the novel “The Involuntary Chaperon” by H.R. Boehm and Edmund Henry Garrett’s poster for "Romance and Reality of the Puritan Coast". Visit Digital Gallery.
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 London: A Life in Maps. (Scout Report) Sometime in the middle of the thirteen century, the monk Matthew Paris created a diagram using ink and various pigments to illustrate his route from London to Apulia. In doing so, he created a document which forms part of the cartographic history of a city that would grow exponentially over the coming centuries. This document, along with thirty nine others, form part of the online exhibit, London: A Life in Maps. Created by staff members at the British Library, visitors can click on an interactive map (rather appropriately) to locate these various maps which go all the way up to the 21st century. Another fun feature on the site allows users to download a Google Earth layer that includes a selection of these maps, including one of Regents Park in 1841 and a plan of the London Docks from 1797. The site is rounded out by an area where visitors can send electronic cards to friends and colleagues that incorporate images from these maps. Visit Online Exhibit.
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 Channel4.com: Four Docs. (Scout Report) User-generated content remains a rather popular topic of discussion by Internet commentators and just about everyone who comes in contact with the web these days. Some have suggested that it would be nice to have some type of structure to some of this content, and fortunately this lovely site created by Channel 4 in London fits the bill quite well. As its title suggests, the Four Docs website is designed to give users the opportunity to submit their own four minute documentary, provided that it conforms to certain technical and legal requirements. The “About” area is a good place to get some more background on the whole affair, and then visitors should dive right in by watching a few of the films. A good way to do this is by looking at the thematic list, which includes such headings as animal rights and globalization. Those persons looking for historical materials will want to click on over to the “Archive”, which includes an interactive timeline which traces the history of documentary film making in Britain. Along the way are films such as 1933’s “Industrial Britain” and 1953’s “Operation Hurricane”, which documents the creation and testing of Britain’s first atomic bomb. Watch Videos Online.
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Awards. 2006 was a pioneering year for online video, user-created content and the YouTube community. New forms of entertainment have been created popular culture radicalized. Now it's time to reflect on what a tremendous year it was and recognize the best of the best during the first YouTube Video Awards. See this year's as selected by millions of users.
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OPPORTUNITIES COMPETITIONS - WORKSHOPS - EXHIBITS
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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.
Art Show: Artists' opportunities are posted in order by entry deadline and include calls for artists to exhibit in art shows, exhibitions, festivals & fine art competitions.
Regional Arts & Culture council (Portland). Competition entries in bold are entered the first of each month.
2007 Art and the Vineyard Artist Marketplace Prospectus. The Artists' Marketplace features of 140 artists and booths located at the heart of Art and the Vineyard, the Northwest's premier art, wine, and music festival. The Marketplace represents the primary focus of the festival and is considered the top attraction by festival patrons. To apply to be a part of the 2007 Artists' Marketplace. Access Information Online.
Deadline: April 30th, 2007 - River Bend Hospital Seeks Artists. PeaceHealth Oregon Region will open its new hospital, Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend, in August 2008. We are looking for professional artists from Eugene-Springfield and beyond to be part of this exciting project. If you are interested in submitting your work, please e-mail by April 30, 2007, to request an application.
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.
Deadline, June 1, 2007 (postmark) The 31st Young Peoples Film & Video Festival. If you are in grades K-12 and live in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, or Utah, SEND US your drama, documentary, comedy, animated movie or media in some other style. FILL OUT the entry form available form on line. A JURY will review your work for originality, artistic merit, technical achievement and persuasiveness. CELEBRATE the creativity and talents of young filmmakers who are using media to share their ideas and concerns with the world. ATTEND a winners program of selected entries at a free screening on Sunday, July 15, 2006 at the Film Center's Whitsell Auditorium, downtown Portland. Download guidelines and entry form on line.
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Information and Membership
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 quarter 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, Ex. Director Mary Unruh:
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