Events in Visual Arts

LATEST NEWS Billy Shire interview on The California Report "Miss Danger on the Loose" opens to the public Mark Todd's "Force Field" ignites impressive fanbase Tiki Oasis 11 Symposium tickets on sale now! Dr. Margaret Cochran in Los Angles Beyond Eden Multi-Gallery Art Event announced RECENT PRESS Mark Todd's "Force Field" in Hi-Fructose  Mark Todd's "Force Field"LA Times  Mark Todd's "Force Field" Daily DuJour  Mark Todd's "Force Field" Scribble08  Mark Todd's "Force Field" ArtWeek  Mark Todd's "Force Field" Mishka Bloglin  Mark Todd's "Force Field" MovementMagazine  Van Saro "Coming of Age" Daily DuJour  Artweek LA Preview of La Luz July Four-Person show  Van Saro "Coming of Age" Huffington Post  Lydia Emily in The Dirt Floor  Lydia Emily piece pictured in LA Times pick

EVENTS  7/1 - 7/31: Mark Todd's Power Fury at La Luz de Jesus Gallery   7/15 - 8/18: Ms. Danger On The Loose group show w/ Lydia Emily at Lab Art   7/16: Dr. Margaret Cochran at House of Intuition 7/17: Dr. Margaret Cochran at Bodhi Tree Bookstore 8/5 - 8/28: Lou Beach, Alpha Lubicz and Sam Lubicz Gene Pool   and a seven person group show at La Luz de Jesus Gallery   8/11: The Art of Sketch Theater book signing at La Luz de Jesus 8/18 - 8/21: Tiki Oasis in San Diego, CA  Billy Shire on KQED's The California Report Public Radio station KQED recently did an interview with Soap Plant / Wacko / La Luz de Jesus owner / mastermind Billy Shire about the Soap Plant's 40 year anniversary and La Luz de Jesus' upcoming 25 year anniversary. Follow this link to hear the piece on the "California Report" website. "Miss Danger on the Loose" features Lydia Emily - opens to the public July 15 The "Miss Danger on the Loose" exhibition at Lab Art Los Angeles shines a spotlight on female artists in the street art scene. The exhibition brings together a collection of a broad range of styles from some of the most dynamic up-and-coming female street artists including: Lydia Emily, Becca Midwood, K H No. 7, Sara Incognito, Clio, Random Acts, Adventures, Lydia Emily, Ease, Kym CBS, Lori Michael and Gretta Kuresi. The show opens to the public on July 15 and remains open until August 18. Mark Todd's Force Field at La Luz de Jesus ignites impressive fanbase Mark Todd's Powerfury Fireworks Stand from his Force Field exhibition, now on display at La Luz de Jesus Gallery, has been a huge hit with Independence Weekend crowds. His high concept idea to blend two great juvenile obsessions; comics and fireworks, has rendered a very mature art piece: an installation that is already being hailed as one of the landmarks of the year. All of the collage pieces and most of the paintings have already sold, so Mark has decided to allow collectors to buy individual pieces from the fireworks stand. The fireworks themselves are now available for purchase in five sizes at incremental price points between $100 - $200, which is a real steal. Todd has also been adding to the stand with each visit to the gallery, making the installation a continuing work in progress adding a deeper degree of vitality to an already ostentatious centerpiece. Far from an art snob, Mark Todd is a prolific zine publisher, will be exhibiting at both Comicon and A.P.E. and teaches at Art Center College of Design. He's also amassed an impressive fan following if the attendees to his opening reception are any indication of his collectors: Ashton Kutcher & Demi Moore, Jeanne Tripplehorn & Leland Orser, director Patty Jenkins, Simpsons creator Matt Groening, and several rock 'n rollers, museum curators and journalists. Mark Todd also has a new piece in the Lucid Dreams exhibit at the Noel-Baza Fine Art Gallery in San Diego (through August 9) featuring 45 internationally renowned artists. Lucid Dreams is the 26th artist survey and fine art exhibit curated by San Diego based designer Mark Murphy of Murphy Design, following up last year's Narrative Museum exhibition, "Survey Select," which featured 32 live events over eight weeks. Tiki Oasis 11:  San Diego, CA, Aug 18-21: Symposium tickets on sale NOW! Tiki Oasis 11 VIP passes cover ALL classes and special events this year! If you bought a VIP pass you needn't buy symposium tix. If you did not, click this link to purchase your tickets. List of Tiki Oasis 11 symposiums/classes -   more to be announced soon Martin Cate Cocktail Symposium, CSI: Cocktail! San Diego Vintage Tiki Tour Exotica Ole' from Quiet Village hosted by Jeff Chenault San Diego's Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School Charles Phoenix Goes South of the Border The Agave Seminar with Jacques Bezuidenhout Surf Guitar Lessons with Jason Lee Pin-up Hair & Make-up with Lady Borgia Mai-Kai History, Mystery and Adventure Tame - Transform - Transcend.  Join  Dr.  Cochran in Los Angeles July 16th  and 17th: July 16: House of Intuition, 2237 Sunset Bl., (Silver Lake) Los Angeles CA, 7:00 - 9:00PM $15.00 suggested donation (213) 413-8300. Dr.  Margaret Cochran, Transpersonal Psychologist, Educator and Author with 30 years  of clinical experience discuss how to use the Enneagram as a tool in  understanding the personality of individuals, co-workers and relationships. The  Enneagram is an ancient system of nine fundamental personality types that  explain important psychological traits of our personality and where our  motivations stem from. Each Enneagram personality type has its own set of  perceptions, challenges and views of the world. The Enneagram help us to  realize what motivates us, and how to better understand the sometimes confusing  behavior of our friends, family and co-workers. During this event, Dr. Cochran  will share the mental and emotional value of knowing your Enneagram personality  type and will help you to determine your personal Ennegram. July 17: The Bodhi Tree Bookstore 8585 Melrose Ave. West LA, CA 90069 from 2:30-4:30pm. FREE  "What  Are You Afraid Of" is an invitation to begin a fearless journey of  self-discovery and connection with your inner aspects that hold the keys to  your true authentic life. Things, people, decisions, actually life in general,  will look completely different when you are not afraid, and no longer  controlled by those who use fear to manipulate you.  "What Are You Afraid Of" shows us a path to  claiming your spiritual and creative source, enabling you to pursue your true  life's vision and work in the world. To learn more about Dr.  Cochran visit: www.drcochran.org or call  408-921-6795 Beyond Eden Multi-Gallery Art Event announced, site goes live this weekend The third edition of Beyond Eden will once again be hosted by the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery at Barnsdall Park this coming October 1-2.  After the overwhelming back-to-back success of the 1st two editions of Beyond Eden, both of which drew over 5,000 people to the beautiful confines of Barnsdall, the organizers plan to keep the focus of the event on the thriving New Contemporary Art Movement. Beyond Eden 2011 will showcase the works of a half dozen galleries and will be held inside the beautiful confines of the historic Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery during the weekend of October 1st and 2nd with an opening night celebration planned for Saturday, October 1st. Participating galleries include C.A.V.E. Gallery, Copro Gallery, Gallery Nucleus, La Luz De Jesus Gallery, Toy Art Gallery, and Thinkspace Gallery. Beyond Eden 2011 will also feature live painting demonstrations throughout the gallery inside and out alongside special exhibitions from La Luz de Jesus Gallery (celebrating their 25th year with massive anniversary shows in October and November along with the release of a companion book/catalog,) Cannibal Flower (emerging LA based artists,) and Spoke Art (the LA stop of the traveling 'Quentin vs. Coens' exhibit) plus a special showcase of Los Angeles street artists presented by Thinkspace Gallery and curated by local artist Euth. Rounding out this special event will be a showcase in the media room of the 'Best Of' Sketch Theater, the popular online site designed to inspire creativity through time-lapsed, start-to-finish sketches from the world's best artists. The Beyond Eden 2011 ebsite goes live this weekend:  www.beyondedenartfair.com  Stay tuned for more details. For hi or low res photos, more information, interview opportunities or press credentials, please contact:  Lee Joseph Publicity for the Visual Arts   818-848-2698 (p), 818-848-2699 (c) or leejemail@gmail.com www.leejosephpublicity.com and also check out www.dionysusrecords. com

Showcase Events, INC - Holiday Gift Shows

    

SHOWCASE EVENTS, INC
Holiday Gift Shows  

  

  

Call to Artists

WHAT: Holiday Gift Show events featuring art, crafts, glass work, jewelry, pottery, home decor, woodwork, clothing, holiday decor, gourmet specialty foods and so much more!  

    

WHERE & WHEN: 

        Tacoma, WA                                              October 19 - 23, 2011

        Denver, CO                                                November 4 - 6, 2011

        Salt Lake, UT                                             November 11 - 13, 2011

        Anchorage, AK(Sportsman Show)                March 29 - April 1, 2012

        Denver, CO (Spring Show)                          April 19 - 21, 2012

        Seattle, WA                                               November 10 & 11, 2012

        

NOTEWORTHY:

·      2, 3 and 5 day events offered in 5 well established locations.

·      Juried with category limitations.

·      A paid gate ensuring qualified buyers at each event.

·      A concentrated indoor floor plan maximizing traffic flow.

·      24 hour security.

·      Highly decorated for appeal.

·      Booths include back & side drapes.  Electricity provided in Tacoma,WA &  

 Denver, CO. 

     Tables, chairs, waste baskets, risers and clothing racks available in Denver, CO

 show. 

·      Show programs in Tacoma, WA and Denver, CO.

·      Preview of products on public websites.

·      No application fee, no jury fee and no percentage taken from sales.

·      Extensive marketing in all media - TV, Print, Broadcast, Web and more.

·      Entertainment programs.

·      Cooking demonstrations in all events.

·      Artists In Action areas in all events.

·      Complete information available at  www.ShowcaseEvents.org 

Showcase Events is a professionally managed organization supporting American-based business and approaching 29 years of proven success. We understand the importance of having reliable shows in economically strong markets. Our continued determination to provide the highest quality events, with unparalleled advertising and customer service, sets us apart from other tradeshow producers. We appreciate our region's wealth of talented craftsmen and the strength of our local and regional small businesses.

 

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS:

Deadline:  Until filled, we continue to accept applications while space permits.  Please call early for the best booth selection.

For more information:

Please phone 1(800)521-7469 or check us out on the web at  www.ShowcaseEvents.org or

You may email us at Tacoma@ShowcaseEvents.org, Denver@ShowcaseEvents.org or SaltLake@ShowcaseEvents.org 

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Art League of Long Island - Sunday Arts

See the background story about  this exhibit on SundayArts,  broadcasting on  Thirteen and WLIW21 July 17!    Left to right:  "Arrows" by Doug Reina, "Spring's Welcome" by Melissa Imossi, "Storm Signal" by Iacopo Pasquinelli Featuring the artwork of  Doug Reina, Melissa Imossi and Iacopo Pasquinelli  at the Art League's Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery  Art Exhibition: July 20 - August 14, 2011  Opening Reception: Friday, July 29, 2011, 5pm-8pm   "Brushworks - One Island, Three Views", features recent artwork by these award winning artists - Doug Reina, Melissa Imossi and Iacopo Pasquinelli. Long Island is the inspirational muse for all three artists, however the approach of each artist differs, resulting in artwork that is surprisingly diverse.  Doug Reina, a native of Long Island, studied art at Buffalo State College and later  with various local artists, including Stan Brodsky, Joseph Reboli (1945-2004),  Art Cumings and Christian White.  Melissa Imossi, also of Long Island, moved to Italy, where for seven years  she studied classical realism at various academies in Florence, including the  prestigious Angel Academy of Art.  Iacopo Pasquinelli, an Italian native, studied with noted Florentine painter  Tiziano Bonnani, before moving to the U.S. and falling in love with painting  the exotic Long Island landscape.  The diverse training and backgrounds of each artist has resulted in three unique techniques that are well illustrated by the paintbrushes on the banner pictured above. Doug Reina often uses large paintbrushes to create areas of clean, clear impasto color that is rarely blended, Melissa Imossi uses several coats of transparent paint, blending colors into each other when needed. Iacopo Pasquinelli uses soft brushes to create luminous, panoramic paintings that are carefully blended and full of atmosphere.  Tune in to this Sunday's July 17 edition of SundayArts on Thirteen and WLIW21 to learn more about this exhibit.  The segment will air on Thirteen at 12 noon and on WLIW at 3:00pm.  If you miss the program on Sunday, you can view it starting  Monday afternoon at http://www.thirteen.org/sundayarts/category/sunday-arts-news/  The Art League of Long Island | 107 East Deer Park Rd | Dix Hills NY 11746631.462.5400 |  www.artleagueli.org ...............................

Harvest Festival - Original Art & Craft Shows

Harvest Festival®

Original Art & Craft Shows

   

Call to Artists

What: Juried Art & Craft Festivals

Where & When:
	Las Vegas, NV	September 9-11, 2011
	Pleasanton, CA	September 16-18, 2011
	Long Beach, CA	September 23-25, 2011
	Ventura, CA	October 14-16, 2011
	Del Mar, CA	October 21-23, 2011
	San Mateo, CA	November 11-13, 2011
	Sacramento, CA	November 18-20, 2011
	San Jose, CA	November 25-27, 2011
	Pomona, CA	December 2-4, 2011

NOTEWORTHY:

• A 3-day indoor event offered in 9 well established locations.
• Juried for handmade products with category limitations. No Imports.
• A paid gate ensuring qualified buyers at each festival.
• A concentrated indoor floor plan maximizing traffic flow.
• One set-up and tear-down, 24 hour security.
• Booth includes electricity, back drape, directory listing and free marketing tools.
• No application fee, no jury fee and no percentage taken from sales.
• Extensive marketing in all media - TV, Print, Broadcast, Web and more.
• Great roaming and stage entertainment, fabulous festival food, special features and demonstrating artists.
• Application and complete information available at www.harvestfestival.com 

Harvest Festival® Original Art & Craft Shows continue to be the leader of indoor festivals in the West. With 39 years experience in established markets, we uphold the commitment to deliver a high quality experience to both exhibitors and attendees. Harvest Festival® has always been the leader in promoting shows with consistently good attendance year after year. The attendees are regular visitors eager to shop for new, unique, handmade art & crafts for gifts or personal use, home or garden and all holiday occasions.

Our marketing team works year round to attract thousands of buying customers at every show with large media campaigns, Internet advertising, direct mail to past attendees, public relations campaigns featuring our artists and much more. Harvest Festival® indoor shows offer the luxury of a climate controlled atmosphere and not having to worry about the weather.  This indoor setting also allows for lighting adjustments and decorations to create a magical marketplace conducive for shopping. You'll find our efforts impressive with hundreds of exhibitors that jury into the shows who usually fare rather well.

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS:

Deadline: Until filled, we continue to accept applications while space permits

Notification: On-going

Application is located on our website, www.harvestfestival.com 

For more information, please phone 415-447-3205 or email harvest@weshows.com

This call to artists is brought to you as a service of The Art Festival Newsletter,
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SCOPE London 11

Click Here for more information on SCOPE London LONDON − SCOPE proudly returns to London for its fifth year, answering the demand for an alternative platform presenting international contemporary art. After a two year hiatus watching the world markets settle, SCOPE London 2011 confidently returns to London's dynamic East End arts and media quarter. SCOPE's monumental venue, The Old Truman Brewery, perfectly compliments SCOPE's core mission of introducing international collectors to contemporary artpresented alongside museum quality programming, VIP tours, screenings, and special events. SCOPE London opens to Press and VIP's on Thursday October 13th with the FirstView Benefit. This year's London edition brings a real-time international survey of the contemporary art world available nowhere else by focusing on 45 international exhibitors upholding SCOPE's unique tradition of one-person and thematic group shows. "SCOPE London 2011 proves we have watched the market and responded with calculated timing to a wide audience of taste makers who make art their business" says SCOPE President & Founder Alexis Hubshman. "Introducing artists, curators, and cutting-edge galleries to international audiences will make SCOPE London the most comprehensive destination for the emerging art world this October." With over 40 fairs spanning ten years in Miami, Basel, New York, and London, SCOPE Art Show's have hosted an impressive line-up of A-list galleries, blue-chip institutional groups, and respected patrons, garnering critical acclaim, sales of over $150 million and attendance of over 350,000 visitors. Call For Applications SCOPE London Application Deadline July 2211 SCOPE Miami Early Action Deadline July 2911 SCOPE London October 13-1611  Click Here for SCOPE London Application  SCOPE Miami November 30- December 411 Click Here for SCOPE Miami Prospectus

Founded in 2002, SCOPE has grown extensively in both volume and stature. Alexis Hubshman, President of SCOPE explains " We've evolved from an industry niche to an influential global contributor, with ongoing events, educational programs and the SCOPE Foundation 501 (c)3. SCOPE is the dynamic presence in the expanding global art market." with art fairs in Miami, Basel, New York, London and the Hamptons, SCOPE Art Show has gamered critical acclaim, with sales over $150 million and attendance of over 400,000 visitors.  Sincerely, SCOPE Art Show International Contemporary Art Show O: +1 212.268.1522 info@scope-art.com www.scope-art.com

Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago - Media News

Anne Elizabeth Moore  First Fridays
UBS 12 x 12: New Artists / New Work: Anne Elizabeth Moore August 6-28, 2011   Chicago-based artist Anne Elizabeth Moore leads Garment Work, a durational collective performance project in which the artist and visitors deconstruct one of America's most iconic fashion elements: denim jeans. Moore turns the gallery space into a performance/workshop/discussion to create a connection between Cambodia's garment manufacturing industry, where the jeans are made; to Michigan Avenue, where the jeans are sold. Garment Work debuts at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA), Chicago, on the evening of August 5 during First Fridays as part of the monthly UBS 12 x 12: New Artists/New Work and runs through August 28, 2011. Her exhibition is a symbolic meditation on the international garment trade and women's issues in developing nations, and presents research about the origins of the jeans and the experiences of their makers and sellers. On Tuesdays and Saturdays during the exhibition, Moore and visitors take the jeans apart by hand. Performance Schedule Friday, Aug 5:               The artist performs during the First Fridays opening Saturday, Aug 6:           11 am-12:30 pm and 1:30-3 pm Tuesday, Aug 9:            6 pm - Artists' gallery talk Saturday, Aug 13:         11 am-12:30 pm and 1:30-3 pm Tuesday, Aug 16:          5:30-7:30 pm Saturday, Aug 20:         11 am-12:30 pm and 1:30-3 pm Tuesday, Aug 23:          5:30-7:30 pm Saturday, Aug 27:         11 am-12:30 pm and 1:30-3 pm Anne Elizabeth Moore is a visual and performance artist, cultural critic, and author. She is the founding editor of the Best American Comics series, co-publisher of the now-defunct magazine Punk Planet, and the writer of Unmarketable: Brandalism, Copyfighting, Mocketing, and the Erosion of Integrity and the upcoming Cambodian Grrrl. She has exhibited in Germany, Austria, and Cambodia, plus at the Armory and the 2008 Whitney Biennal in New York City. She discusses her work in a free, informal gallery talk on Tuesday, August 9, 2011, at 6 pm. UBS 12 x 12: New Artists / New Work The MCA's project series UBS 12 x 12: New Artists / New Work is a series of consecutive exhibitions where a different artist is presented each month. It is designed to highlight new work by emerging artists who are based in Chicago to provide a fresh, up-to-the-minute view of new developments taking place in the studios of our city. Now in its tenth year, the series has presented the work of more than 100 artists and collectives. FULL MEDIA RELEASE AND HI-RES IMAGES
First Fridays August 5, 6-10 pm     The August First Fridays event features the theme of "Innocence." Complimentary hors d'oeuvres from Pucks Café are available, as well as beverages for purchase. Tickets are $18 at the door and advance tickets are $13 and available through the MCA Box Office at 312.397.4010 or www.mcachicago.org. Doors are open from 6-10 pm. A cash bar is open until 9:30 pm. Guests must be 21 or older to enter.
Image: Anne Elizabeth Moore, Garment Work, 2010. Courtesy of the artist. email: ebaldwin@mcachicago.org voice: 312.397.3828 web: http://www.mcachicago.org/media

Affordable Art Fair New York City Mike Childs, Endings (Courtesy of RHV Fine Arts) SECOND ANNUAL FALL AFFORDABLE ART FAIR RETURNS TO NEW YORK CITY September 22-25, 2011 at 7W New York(7 West 34th Street) (New York, NY) – The Affordable Art Fair New York City. Shaking up the dusty model of art as an elite pass time, the Affordable Art Fair Fall 2011 will showcase new artists, galleries, programming, and installations!  With the immense success of last year’s inaugural fall installment, and the record breaking attendance and sales of the Spring fair, the Affordable Art Fair NYC Fall edition,  September 22-25, 2011 at 7W New York (7 West 34th Street), is sure to be a must attend event. The Affordable Art Fair celebrates the idea that art is for everyone.  Whether you are an experienced collector or an art novice, this fair is about the joy and excitement that art should bring to your life.  By presenting contemporary art priced from $100 - $10,000, with three-quarters of the work under $5,000, no one looking to own art should leave the fair empty handed.  At this edition, the fair will present nearly 65 international and national galleries exhibiting original paintings, sculptures, photographs, and prints. “We cannot wait for our fall fair to open as it is looking to be even better than our spring edition, which was amazing” says Judith Pineiro, Director of Affordable Art Fair NYC and LA. “With a terrific group of galleries at the fair, we have a great balance of new exhibitors and returning ones.  What our visitors will find thrilling is that we are presenting an entirely new roster of artists from our spring edition.”   The uniqueness of the Affordable Art Fair carries over to the programming the fair offers for its diverse audience.  Whether it is a family outing or a night on the town, you will want to take full advantage of everything offered: Private Preview Party, Wednesday, September 21, is a festive event, where attendees get a sneak peak at the fair before general admission hours. Recent Graduates Exhibition,Photographs, Pictures, and Images, curated by mr. and mrs. amani olu, will feature work by unrepresented recent MFA and BFA students. An engaging panel chat will be held with expert advice on art collecting with Artstar.com.  Visitors will leave this talk empowered to make purchases with confidence! Artists will lead guests through the fair highlighting their top picks!  Hosted by The Art Dossier, this is a rare chance to see through the eyes of an artist. Interact in our Kids’ Studio with balloon artist Larry Moss leading classes!  Hosted by LittleCollector.com, this will get your kids excited about art! A ‘hot topic’ talk with artist Micah Ganske, whom will discuss the intersections of art and technology, also hosted by Artstar.com. Open studios with the Ladd Brothers, hosted by The Invisible Dog, fair goers will get to watch these artists at work! Free Admission hours are back too!  All visitors on Thursday, September 22 from 4:00-8:00PM, can come enjoy the fair, free! Affordable Art Fair Past and Present Twelve years ago, Will Ramsay changed the model of the traditional art fair by creating the Affordable Art Fair, where contemporary art is accessible to all. Now in nine locations around the world, Affordable Art Fair proves that you do not need to be an art expert or a billionaire to have original works of art by living artists in your home or office.  With the fair taking place annually in  Amsterdam, Bristol, Brussels, London (spring and fall), Melbourne, Milan, New York (spring and fall), North London, Singapore, and Sydney, over $270 million worth of art has been sold at the fairs. The success of the brand continues with the estimated millionth visitor to the Affordable Art Fair expected in 2011. When/Where Affordable Art Fair NYC Fall edition September 22-25, 2011 (Private Preview event, September 21, 2011) 7 West 34th Street, NYC www.affordableartfair.us Private Preview Wednesday, September 21: 6PM-9PM Tickets at the Door: $75 per person Advance Online Tickets: $65 per person or $125 for two General Admission: September 22-25, 2011 Thursday, September 22: 1PM - 9PM (Free admission 4PM-9PM)                 Friday, September 23: 1PM - 8PM Saturday, September 24: 11AM-8PM Sunday, September 25: 11AM-6PM            Tickets at the Door: $20                                  Advance Online Tickets: $17                                  Students and Seniors: $15                                   Children under 12: FREE during public fair hours        Media Contact: LaForce + Stevens (212) 242-9353 Brooke Hilton x172 bhilton@laforce-stevens.com Meghan Bailey x115 mbailey@laforce-stevens.com