July 15, 2008: Community Events + Opportunities
Call for photographers:
"Poetography IV"
to July 28, 2008
Do you have a photography that's just too good to keep to yourself? A snapshot of life that could inspire a poem, fairy tale, or even a legend? Crossings invites photographers of all abilities to participate in the fourth annual Poetography show in October. This juried photographic exhibition will feature original photographs used to later inspire poetry.
For more info visit www.crossingsatcarnegie.com
Jenny Price:
July Member Spotlight
to July 31, 2008
Jennifer Price earned both her B.F.A in graphic design and photography and M.F.A in graphic design, photography and new media technologies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She studied under and was mentored by numerous creative legends including John Szarkowski, Tom Bamberger, Paul Shambroom, and Sandi Fellman. Price has also worked professionally within the field of photography and graphic design for over a decade. Price has taught design and new media technologies for the University of Wisconsin-Madison and since joining AiP in 2005 currently
serves as a full-time faculty member in the design department with the Art Institute Pittsburgh - Online Division.
Jenny Price's current creative research examines the complexity of human nature, desires, and importance of socially contextualized identities. Price exhibits internationally and is in numerous private collections. And has been awarded national honors from Society for Photographic Education and Kodak, among other prestigious associations. Price speaks to professional organizations, universities, and corporations on creative issues.
Jennifer resides in Minneapolis, Minnesota and is originally from Franklin, Wisconsin.
From Jenny's artist statement: My work questions constructed standards in relation to sexuality, gender, and societal roles. What do these conventions mean? How do they inform our daily-life? Nan Goldin's perspective from within as seen in the friends and lovers' relationships of the Ballad of Sexual Dependency suggests the essential way in which to achieve understanding. From within. This concept permeates my artistic methodology through the transfer of life stories, sexuality, and gender multiplicity from one community to another.
For more info visit www.jennyprice.com
Photography Workshop: Nicaragua
to September 1, 2008
Experience the beauty of Nicaragua, the land of lakes and volcanoes, its colonial architecture, scenic countryside, wildlife, and people. This digital workshop explores the creative aspects of photography in and around Granada, a city rich in culture and old world charm.
Tour Dates
Class 1: November 2-7, 2008
Class 2: November 10-15, 2008
For more info visit empowerment-international.squarespace.com
Call for nominations:
Middle East Artists' Awards
to November 16, 2008
Nominations are now open for the Middle East Artists' Awards, which will be held on Decemer 2, 2008 in Dubai UAE. This new awards program aims to shine a spotlight on Middle Eastern artists and their contributions to regional and global art, design, and culture.
For more info visit www.meawards.com
Call for Artists:
R U Evolved? Artists Reflect on Darwin @ 200
to October 24, 2008
February 12, 2009 will mark Charles Darwin's 200th Birthday. Anticipating an outpouring of worldwide Darwin observances, the Shenere Velt Gallery in Los Angeles asks artists to consider the meaning of his life and work, and reveal any suitable historical or contemporary insights.
For more info visit www.circlesocal.org
ARP! Call for Submissions:
DissentObjectProtest
to July 25, 2008
Protest' is stigmatized as an ineffectual cliché. Taking to the streets with a banner and a fist in the air against the Powers That Be is so 1968/Seattle/G8. In reality, protest takes many forms, recent popular options being: buycotts, shopping locally, voting for Mickey Mouse, turning your lights off, driving below the speed limit, etc. Progenitors of protest are notoriously creative, and we seek writings that think beyond Adbusters and fuel-efficient cars.
For more info visit www.artreviewandpreview.org
New Artist Resource:
List yourself on MncAAN website
Share your creative passion with the burgeoning aging population: Please list yourself as an artist on the Minnesota Creative Arts and Aging Network - its free! Market yourself to older adults, find volunteer and paid work opportunities, network with and learn from artist collegueas, and widen the audience of those who view your work.
Click on the link on the right-hand side of the Artist Roster page to sign up.
Continuing This Month
Split Rock Arts Program:
University of Minnesota's summer workshops in creative writing, visual art, and design
June 15, 2008 to August 1, 2008
Photography-related workshops include Digital Nature Photography: A Retreat at the Cloquet Forestry Center with Craig Blacklock. At the Twin Cities campus - Photography: Redefining / Refining Your Vision with Doug Beasley, Chance Encounters: Art and the Found Narrative with Nate Larson, and Paper Lithography, Polaroid Transfer, and the Hand-Printed Book with Rosae Reeder.
Workshops begin each Sunday starting June 15 and conclude August 1, 2008. No prerequisites. Graduate/Undergraduate credit and scholarships available. Workshop descriptions, dates, instructor biographies and registration at www.cce.umn.edu/splitrockarts or call 612-625-1976 for more information.
