MOJA LITERARY EVENTS

MOJA LITERARY EVENTS       Literary Corner Tuesday, October 1 from 7pm to 9pm Avery Research Center, 125 Bull Street Admission: $11 SPONSORED BY:  College of Charleston and Avery Research Center; Charlestowne Associates; South Arts which receives funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency; Total Wine & More; Marriott Charleston   Join us for a literary delight, featuring a wonderful storyteller, novelist, filmmaker, teacher, and journalist Tina McElroy Ansa.  She has written such books as Baby of the Family, Ugly Ways, The Hand I Fan With, You Know Better and her latest book Taking After Mudear.     Poetry & Storytelling September 30 to October 4 from 6pm to 7pm Café 7, 2026 Savannah Highway Admission: FREE SPONSERED  BY:  Café 7 Regional and local Poets Schedule:   9/30 - Tabu Hazel 10/1 - Georgia Me 10/2 - 1MOPoeticSoul 10/3 - Tribal Raine 10/4 - Maximus Parthas Spoken Word Thursday, October 3 from 9pm to 11pm Huger's,  587 King Street Admission: $10 Huger's sets the mood for local and regional poets and poetry lovers to share their favorite works accompanied by Da'rrell Ravenell & company.  Join the fun!  Come out, sign up and share your favorite poems.

Tickets On Sale NOW!   Official Poster Artist of the 2013 MOJA Arts Festival is Charles DeSaussure with his image "Harvesting Sweetgrass" featured on the cover of the program guide.  Order MOJA Arts Festival Merchandise now! 2013 MOJA Official Notecards 2013 MOJA Official Poster THANK YOU TO OUR 2013 SPONSORS #fineartmagazine

INTERNATIONAL SUPERSTAR OLGA TAÑON TAKES NATIONAL LEADERSHIP IN RECRUITING ARTISTS FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM.

MEDIA ALERT / FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE INTERNATIONAL SUPERSTAR OLGA TAÑON TAKES NATIONAL LEADERSHIP IN RECRUITING ARTISTS FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM. OLGA TAÑÓN- INTERNATIONAL SUPERSTAR Miami, FL. (September 30th, 2013) (Big Time Media/ Mia Musa Music)---International superstar Olga Tañon, five-time Grammy winning artist, has dedicated her time and energy for several months recruiting international celebrities and Hispanic stars to support the immigration reform. “Olga Tañon has taken a leadership and activist role on the comprehensive Immigration reform campaign,” said Gustavo Torres, President of CASA in Action.“Olga is a heroine for our community, speaking from her heart about the suffering of family separation and need to fix our broken Immigration system.” Deportations continue at a rate of 1,200 each day. Under Ms. Tañon’s leadership, celebrities from different backgrounds have joined the campaign by creating PSAs, also an extensive social media awareness globally as well as numerous interviews in the media that created a massive impact on the unforgotten message "Time Is Now".Olga Tañon continues her devoted support on her social media platforms creating awareness of the social issues pertaining to an immigration reform. INTERNATIONAL SUPERSTAR OLGA TANON SUPPORTS THE IMMIGRATION REFORM As a result of her leadership, activism and commitment Olga is responsible for others artists to join the fight for CIR and to publicly take a stand in favor of Comprehensive Immigration Reform. Because of a previous engagement, she will not be able to attend the October 8th “Camino Americano” event, but she will continue providing her immense help in all social media platforms where she has been an active supporter. “My unconditional support is with all the undocumented immigrants in the United States, I have been and will always be in the struggle until we have justice for all of our brothers and sisters,” said Ms. Tañon. “I won’t be physically there this comingOctober 8 as this date coincides with previews artistic commitments from my end outside the United States. I have faith in God and hope that we will celebrate soon the passage of the immigration reform bill.” Stated the five-time Grammy Award winning artist. Olga Tañon will be in Washington DC this coming October 2nd performing at theCHCI Hispanic Gala before President Barack Obama and the First lady Michelle Obama. "UNA MUJER" IS AVAILABLE IN STORES AND ITUNES IN PHYSICAL FORM. THE ALBUM INCLUDES HISTORICAL COLLABORATIONS WITH FAMOUS ARTISTS LIKE FERNANDITO VILLALONA, JOHNNY VENTURA, OSCAR D'LEON AND ELVIS CRESPO. CLICK HERE TO BUY THE ALBUM "UNA MUJER" IN ITUNES CONTACT OLGA TAÑÓN IN SOCIAL MEDIA: https://twitter.com/OLGATANON1313 http://www.facebook.com/Olgatanonoficial http://www.youtube.com/olgatanonoficial www.olgatanon.com #fineartmagazine

NEWS on Cuban American Artists

NEWS on Cuban American Artists:                               Exhibits: Carmen Herrera at the Smithsonian in Washington Antonia Eiriz at the MDC in Miami Abelardo Morell at J. Paul Getty Museum in LA Maria Magdalena Campos-Pons at Tufts in Boston Ana Mendieta in London Guerra de la Paz in Long Island City, NY Diango Hernandez in London Rafael Lopez Ramos in Miami Amelia Pelaez in December at the Perez Art Museum Lectures: September 26/27 Alejandro Anreus - Cernuda Arte October 1, 2013 Gladys Triana at MDC Articles: Ana Mendieta: death of an artist foretold in blood Coco Fusco wins Absolute Award Leyden Rodriguez-Casanova # fineartmagazine

Crescent City Connection

Crescent City Connection   a collaboration with  Jonathan Ferrara Gallery, New Orleans The Dishman Art Museum September 26th - November 22nd Opening Reception  Friday, September 27th at 6:30pm Artist Roundtable Luncheon  Saturday September 28th at noon Beaumont, Texas | September 25th, 2013 Painting, sculpture, photography, textiles, and digital installations comprise the varied offerings of fourteen New Orleans based artists currently on view at the Dishman Art Museum.  This exhibition marks the first collaborative venture with the Jonathan Ferrara Gallery, one of the premium showcases for contemporary and cutting edge art in New Orleans. The exhibition will be on view September 26 to November 22, 2013. Participating artists include Anita Cooke, Dan Rule, Hannah Chalew, Gina Phillips, the artist collaborative Generic Art Solutions, Michael Pajon, Bob Snead, Justin Forbes, Skylar Fein, Adam Mysock, Jonathan Ferrara, Sidonie Villere, Christopher Saucedo, Dan Rule and Dan Tague.  Gallery owner Jonathan Ferrara and many of the contributing artists will also visit the Lamar campus for the opening reception September 27 and a roundtable lunch discussion on September 28, as part of the opening festivities for the show. The opening reception begins at 6:30 in the Dishman Art Museum and will be followed by an after party at the Art Studio Inc., at 8:30. Light refreshments will be served at the reception. Admission to the reception, party, lunch and the exhibition are free. Please RSVP for the artists's lunch at dishmanart@lamar.edu, to ensure enough food for everyone. "This is an important exhibition for the Dishman Art Museum and the Lamar community," said Megan Young, director of the Dishman and assistant professor of art. "We have strong ties to New Orleans through our shared geography and history of devastating storms, but more importantly we have creative ties that have worked to ensure that our community does not falter in the face of such adversity.  This exhibition is a celebration of those ties." Jonathan Ferrara is a New Orleans artist, gallery owner, community activist and arts entrepreneur. His gallery exhibits cutting edge works of art from local, national and international artists including paintings, sculpture, glass, metal works, mixed media and installation art. Exhibitions he has produced have been featured in The New York Times, Time magazine, Art In America, ARTPAPERS, ART News, The Associated Press, ELLEMagazine, NPR and on ABC's Good Morning America and in numerous local, national and international publications. "I am thrilled to be working with Jonathan Ferrara as co-curator of this exhibition and bring such a phenomenal and talented group of artists to Lamar," said Young. "The artists represented in this exhibition are all excellent and our students will benefit greatly from exposure to such diverse media and conceptual concerns." The Dishman Art Museum is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and is located at 1030 E. Lavaca, Beaumont, Texas. Free museum-dedicated parking is available in front of the Dishman during museum hours. The opening reception begins at 6:30pm in the Dishman Art Museum and will be followed by an after party at the Art Studio Inc., at 8:30. Light refreshments will be served at the reception.  Please RSVP for the artists's lunch at dishmanart@lamar.edu, to ensure enough food for everyone.  Admission to all events is free. For more information about the artists and artwork, please contact Jonathan Ferrara Gallery at info@jonathanferraragallery.com VIEW EXHIBITION ONLINE   JONATHAN FERRARA GALLERY  400a Julia Street New Orleans, LA 70130 tel: 504.522.5471 fax: 928.597.5471 email: info@jonathanferraragallery.com website: www.jonathanferraragallery.com Gallery Hours: Monday - Saturday 10am - 5:30pm and by appointment

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FOUNTAIN ART FAIR’S FIRST CHICAGO SATELLITE FAIR A SUCCESS

Fountain Art Fair Chicago 2013, Photo by Luciano Braza FOUNTAIN ART FAIR’S FIRST CHICAGO SATELLITE FAIR A SUCCESS (September, Chicago) -  Fountain Art Fair successfully launched its first satellite exhibition in Chicago, celebrating the EXPO Chicago weekend with more than 1,000 visitors and strong exhibitor sales. Hosted in partnership with Johalla Projects at Mana Contemporary in Pilsen, Fountain introduced itself to the Chicago market by showcasing 18 exhibitors and an impressive group of special art installations. The fair also staged a weekend-long performance art series and entertained visitors with high-energy performances from We Theory, Reuben Wu of Ladytron and ADULT., all while gathering donations to benefit the Detroit Institute of Arts. “Fountain Art Fair is overwhelmed with gratitude towards the City of Chicago and all of our supporting partners, exhibitors, sponsors, performers and volunteers for making this weekend an incredible experience,” says Fountain Producer Elizabeth Tully.  “We look forward to returning in 2014 to share our unique blend of engaging, accessible art, wild performances and great vibes.” Chicagoans and EXPO weekend visitors flocked to Pilsen, filling the fair booths and supporting Fountain’s trek to Chicago with great enthusiasm. Patrick Hull, owner of Vertical Gallery, says “Participating in the Fountain Art Fair was a great experience. As a new gallery, we were able to connect with new collectors from the entire Chicagoland area, and we look forward to building these relationships.”  Oliver Hild of Maxwell Colette gallery states “The fair drew a wide range of viewers, and we were impressed that many were serious buyers. Overall, we were quite pleased with Fountain 2013.” Aron Packer of Packer Schopf Gallery commented “Fountain was a perfect venue for exhibiting the emerging artists that we represent.  Sales were great, and working with the Fountain team made it even easier!” EXHIBITORS Fountain welcomed exhibitors from Chicago and beyond to our extended family during the fair weekend. Featured exhibitors included ANDREW RIGSBY, CHICAGO | ARCH ENEMY ARTS, PHILADELPHIA | BRAD NUGENT, CHICAGO | BRIAN LEO, NEW YORK | CINQUNQUATRE, MONTREAL | CONVERGE GALLERY, WILLIAMSPORT | DAVE TREE, BOSTON | FATHERLESS, ROCKFORD | FROZEN CHARLOTTE PRESS, CHICAGO | GALERIE F, CHICAGO | GENTLEMAN’S GAME & BOB CLYATT, NEW YORK | JOHALLA PROJECTS, CHICAGO | JOSHUA ROGERS, CHICAGO |MAXWELL COLETTE GALLERY, CHICAGO | PACKER SCHOPF GALLERY, CHICAGO | PAMELA STAKER, CHICAGO | ROBERT FIELDS, CHICAGO | S&J PROJECTS, NEW YORK | THE INDIGO PROJECT, CHICAGO | VERTICAL GALLERY, CHICAGO VIP PREVIEW TO BENEFIT THE DIA In response to recent Detroit Institute of Arts reports, Fountain showed its support for the prestigious institution by donating proceeds from Friday’s VIP preview to the museum. Detroit, 280 miles east of Chicago, and home to a collection of over 60,000 works, is recognized as one of the most important museums in the nation. Fountain is honored to have upheld the DIA’s legacy with the city of Chicago during the EXPO CHICAGO weekend and visitors showed their support for the institution with heartfelt donations. PERFORMANCE ART In line with its consistent support of contemporary performance, Fountain staged TUYAU, a performance art series curated by Meredith Weber. The series worked as a conduit for the artist’s voice and engaged the audience in a multitude of shared experiences while creating a platform for the artists to take risks that further realized their conceptual ideas. Performances from Claire Ashley and Industry of the Ordinary will not be soon forgotten. SPECIAL ART INSTALLATIONS In collaboration with Packer Schopf Gallery, Fountain Art Fair showcased Dave Ford’s Swing Set Drum Kit, an interactive sonic sculpture encouraging people to build rhythmic sounds through their swinging. Fair visitors were eager to try out the three swings which activated large colorful wheels and triggered multiple drumsticks, striking percussive instruments. From the snare drum to sleigh bells, the visual and auditory layers to the piece were endless throughout the weekend. Montreal street art collective and long-time Fountain favorites, En Masse, were also on hand creating a site-specific mural.  Working live in collaboration with local artists in their signature black-and-white style, the En Masse installation delivered great photo opportunities all weekend long. Fountain staples Brian Leo and Dave Tree also featured installations adjacent to Fountain’s VIP entrance area. MUSIC, SPONSORS AND PARTNERS Fountain brought its reputation for thrilling late-night performances and the best after-hours fair action to Chicago with a Saturday night DJ set from Reuben Wu of Ladytron and a headlining performance from ADULT.  Friday night’s Opening Reception kicked the weekend off with beats from coleslaw and We Theory. Thanks for the incredible performances! Special thanks to Chicago favorite and beer sponsor Revolution Brewing for adding some local flavor to the fair experience and to Dark Matter Coffee and Nellcôte for providing refreshments for the VIP lounge. Much love to the Chicago Reader for supporting the Fountain Art Fair as presenting media partner and sponsor of the VIP Lounge. Thanks to supporting media partners  ArtSlant, Art Nerd, Artcards, The Art Dossier, NY Arts Magazine and Monarch Daily for helping get the word out and making Fountain Art Fair Chicago a success in its first year. Major gratitude to Mana Contemporary for hosting Fountain Chicago at their Chicago studios at 2233 S. Throop St, Chicago, IL and to supporting partnering Johalla Projects for helping make a Fountain Chicago satellite fair a reality. ABOUT FOUNTAIN Founded in 2006, Fountain Art Fair has received critical acclaim for its unique art fair model and genuine dedication to the artists and galleries who share in its vision and ideology. Celebrated as the first of a new influential generation of alternative fairs, Fountain is reinterpreting the concept of the art fair experience and paving a new path to the future in today’s market.  Fountain is dedicated to the memory of co-founder Lincoln Capla. Stay Connected - Applications for Fountain New York at the 69th Regiment Armory are now open! Interested galleries, artists and collectives can find apps online here. For the latest updates on Fountain visit fountainartfair.com, find us on Facebook at facebook.com/fountainartfair, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @FountainArtFair.   #fineartmagazine

New York Film Festival Al Transmedia Experience

**NEW YORK FILM FESTIVAL TRANSMEDIA EXPERIENCE**

WORLD PREMIERE OF ELINE JONGSMA’S AND KEL O’NEILL’S EMPIRE

**Join us for a special filmmaker-guided press tour of EMPIRE on Saturday, September 28^th at 3pm at Lincoln Center followed by a panel discussion moderated by Nicolas Rapold at 4pm**

Read the VICE interview with the filmmakers here:

http://www.vice.com/read/meet-the-filmmakers-who-are-excavating-the-former-dutch-colonial-empire

Building on the success of last year’s debut, the second edition of the New York Film Festival Convergence transmedia section will feature the world premiere of Eline Jongsma and Kel O’Neill’s EMPIRE.

Shot in ten countries over four years, EMPIRE employs a broad range of storytelling techniques—including nonfiction filmmaking, multi-channel video projection, and experience design—to unearth the contemporary aftershocks of the world's first brush with global capitalism.

By turns epic and intimate in its approach, EMPIRE explores the ways in which the conditions of past continue to define our lives in the present.

A hidden synagogue in the mountains of Indonesia. A Dutch-style village in the Sri Lankan rainforest. A white separatist enclave in the South African desert. These are just a few of the communities brought to light in EMPIRE, an immersive documentary project that examines the still-unfolding legacy of Dutch colonialism.

EMPIRE videos and installations will be on display September 28 – 30 throughout NYFF at several venues on the Lincoln Center campus including the Film Center, Walter Reade Theater, and Alice Tully Hall.  Viewers are invited to chart their own course through the work, and to draw their own thematic connections as they go and then join Directors Eline Jongsma and Kel O’Neill for a discussion about the genesis of this one of a kind experiential documentary.

Please join directors Eline Jongsma and Kel O’Neill in a special guided press tour of the project on Saturday, September 28^th at 3pm.    Participants in the tour are asked to meet in the lobby of the Elinor Bunin.

Eline & Kel will also be participating in a discussion with Nicolas Rapold about the genesis of this one of a kind experiential documentary at 4pm on Saturday, September 28^th at the Elinor Bunin amphitheater.   Press are welcome to attend.

To request a press pass to the tour and/or panel discussion, or if you are interested in an interview with the directors please email Gerilyn@Brigademarketing.com

ABOUT THE FILMMAKERS

Eline Jongsma & Kel O’Neill are a married Dutch-American filmmaking team focused on cross-platform storytelling. They work as a two-person crew, and film, edit, research and produce all of their work by themselves. They spent 2010-2013 travelling more than 140,000 kilometers by car, boat and airplane through Asia, Africa, Oceania and the Americas while filming Empire. Before creating Empire, Eline and Kel were the US Correspondents for VPRO Television’s Prix Europa-winning documentary series “Metropolis.” Their journalism work has appeared in the Huffington Post, Vice and The Creators Project. Their videos and installations have been presented by museums, galleries and festivals throughout the world, including: the Los Angeles Film Festival (LAFF); the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA); the International Architecture Biennale Rotterdam (IABR); Apex Art, New York; Stevenson Gallery, Cape Town; Jogja National Museum, Yogyakarta; Khoj, New Delhi; and CBK Zuidoost/Stedelijk Museum Bureau Amsterdam (SMBA). Before they began working together, Eline worked as a fine art photographer, and Kel worked as an actor in independent film.

ABOUT NYFF CONVERGENCE
Focusing on the intersection of technology and storytelling, NYFF Convergence offers audiences and creators the unique opportunity to experience a curated selection of some of the most exciting immersive storytelling projects being produced today.

For more information please visit:

http://www.filmlinc.com/films/nyff51-convergence/2013/09/28

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