Designer Toy Awards 2011

CLUTTER MAGAZINE RELEASES SHORTLIST OF NOMINEES FOR GLOBAL COMPETITION TOP 5 NOMINEES IN EACH OF 22 CATEGORIES SELECTED FROM ENTRIES FROM 106 COUNTRIES

(New York, NY, July 15, 2011) - Clutter Magazine today announced the shortlist of nominees for the first ever international Designer Toy Awards (DTA).   The shortlist, comprised of the 5 top nominees in each of the 22 categories of the DTA, represents not only the most creative and innovative designers, customizers, manufacturers and champions of the Designer Toy Movement; but also trendsetters on a global level.   There are two categories of the DTA: Board Voted Awards and Community Choice Awards. The shortlist of nominees for the Community Choice Awards was selected by fans around the world. Over the past 2 months, 3,000 designer toy aficionados voted for their favorites in each of 9 categories.   "We’re overwhelmed by the amount of public participation in the voting process,” says Miranda O’Brien, Editor-in-Chief of Clutter Magazine. “Their picks represent a new wave in the Art Toy Community and will help make the Designer Toy Awards a huge milestone for the movement.”   The shortlist of nominees for the Board Voted Awards was selected by the 49 A-list art toy stars of the DTA Board of Judges. The international Board of industry luminaries including Paul Budnitz, Ron English, Frank Kozik and Tara McPherson, to name a few, are also currently reviewing the shortlist in every category to determine the winners. The winners will be revealed at a live ceremony beginning at 9:30pm on Thursday, July 21st at the infamous Munky King The Black Ball party during San Diego Comic Con 2011.   "When voting, I looked for unique qualities of design, something that was coming out of nowhere, someone who pushed inspiration." said artist and illustrator Pete Fowler, DTA Board Member and designer of “The Toy King” DTA award.   "When voting, basically I focused on what sensibilities about the specific piece drew me into it and which one would I want in my own collection, sitting on my shelf. I thought about the toy I would want to buy." said Tara McPherson, artist and DTA Board Member.   The full shortlist of nominees for each category is available at http://www.designertoyawards.com/categories.   About The Designer Toy Awards The Designer Toy Awards celebrates creativity, innovation and artistic excellence in the Art Toy market, which after more than a decade has not only become a prominent and legitimate form of artistic and commercial expression, it is one of the leaders in global trendsetting. The Designer Toy Awards celebrates the best of the industry’s artists, designers, customizers and manufacturers, as well as honoring those involved in championing Art Toys throughout the world. For further information about the DTA, please visit www.designertoyawards.com   About Clutter Magazine Clutter is the world's premier media source for Designer Toys and the trusted thought-leader of this global subculture community. Since 2004, Clutter has been the go-to destination for creatives, companies and collectors, providing regular in-depth trend analysis directly from the vinyl frontier where fine art meets fine artifacts. With a high-quality print magazine, dynamic online portals, lively social media channels and the first industry-established annual award ceremony, Clutter is the catalyst for a uniquely active and vocal community engaged in the serious business of work and play. For further information about Clutter, please visit www.cluttermagazine.com. PRESS ENQUIRIES:   Media Contact:   Culture Shock Marketing (CSM) T: 347 463 9023 F: 347 534 2494 www.cultureshockmarketing.com   PR@cultureshockmarketing.com     CSM Press Room:   2011 DTA Electronic Press Kit   7/15/11 - Clutter Releases Shortlist of DTA Nominees   6/30/11 - Clutter Announces DTA Award Designer   6/13/11 - Designer Toy Awards Announces Board   5/25/11 - Clutter Launches Designer Toy Awards

For all Press Inquiries and Interview Requests, Please Contact:   Culture Shock Marketing (CSM), + 1 347.463.9023, or pr@cultureshockmarketing.com

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 

This call to artists is brought to you as a service of The Art Festival Newsletter,
the nation's only quarterly newsletter dedicated to the success of art festival artists.
Please visit us at:  www.theartfestivalnewsletter.com

  

We also invite you to visit the incredible homepage for artists:

www.Art-Linx.com

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,
the nation's only quarterly newsletter dedicated to the success of art festival artists.
Please visit us at:  www.theartfestivalnewsletter.com