CALL FOR ART Driving without Destination

The Walsh Gallery at Seton Hall University in collaboration with the G.K. Chesterton Institute is seeking submissions for a group exhibition curated by Jeanne Brasile and Tony Capparelli. The exhibition is to be juried by the curators and Dr. Dermot Quinn and Father Ian Boyd. Open to all artists working in any medium. Exhibition dates are September 7 through October 3, 2010. Deadline: July 15, 2010. Submission Fee: $15 Prospectus: http://academic.shu.edu/libraries/gallery/CALL_FOR_ART-Driving0310.pdf

BACKGROUND

Artists are encouraged to submit artwork exploring themes influenced by G.K. Chesterton, one of the most influential writers, critics and thinkers of the early 20th century. Chesterton’s influence ranged from inspiring Ingmar Bergman’s “The Magician” to the comic book character Gilbert from the Marvel series “The Sandman.”

“Driving without Destination” is the title of an article published in The Chesterton Review (volume XXVI, no. 3, August 2000) written by Dr. Dermot Quinn, professor of history at Seton Hall University. It is also the theme of the exhibition. Participating artists will be asked to read Dr. Quinn’s article and create artwork in response to its theme. Read Quinn’s essay here: http://academic.shu.edu/libraries/gallery/Driving_Without-Destination-Dermot-Quinn.pdf

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ONLINE CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: 6th ANNUAL PIXEL POPS! 2010 Newark, New Jersey, USA. SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 31 July 2010. PixelPops! 2010 will be held in October in a variety of outdoor locations across the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area. This year’s curatorial team is: Jeanne Brasile, Hiroshi Kumagai, Polina Zaitseva and Jade Lien. SUBMIT ONLINE NOW! – http://www.poppingpixels.org/2010/2010.asp

2010 THEME: URBAN REALITIES

The selected short films (5 minutes or less) will address issues faced by urban communities in America and aim to include the broadest number of interpretations on the theme. Films that highlight both the challenges and joys of urban life will be shown. In doing so, a balanced portrait of New York metropolitan area will highlight difficulties, and advantages of urban living and of those cities’ inhabitants.

The films will be projected onto vacant buildings, idle billboards, crumbling structures such as stanchions, bridges, piers, etc. Selected screening sites shall be chosen for their proximity and line of sight to highways, airline flight patterns, rail lines and areas with heavy foot traffic. Locations will be in heavily-populated urban areas to facilitate viewing by the maximum number of non-traditional art audiences.

The selected films will present what perhaps those passing by on highways, planes and railways may have never paused to contemplate.

IMPORTANT: Submissions must be respectful with regard to content of the public nature of the event. Films should not contain any visuals that might be inappropriate for public broadcast.

_______________________ Jeanne Brasile, Director Walsh Gallery at Seton Hall University 400 S. Orange Avenue South Orange, NJ 07079 973-275-2033 (phone) 973-761-9550 (fax) http://academic.shu.edu/libraries/gallery/

Manifest is Hiring!

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Administrative Assistant. This position is the all-important ‘third leg’ of the administrative team at Manifest.

POSITION OPEN APRIL 1, 2010

Manifest is seeking a dynamic, organized, and energetic person to fill the primary support position of Administrative Assistant. The ideal candidate for this position will play an important role in the operation of this rapidly growing non-profit arts organization, will work directly with the Executive Director and Assistant Director, and must also be able to work independently. The schedule for this position is flexible. Candidates must also be flexible to accommodate occasional special events/needs.

The Administrative Assistant must understand and support the mission of Manifest, and should have at least a basic interest in the visual arts. It is preferable, but not required that applicants have a college degree in business/management field as well as familiarity with non-profit operations. Training or equivalent experience in office management/organization and some bookkeeping is highly recommended.

The position offers the chance to interact with visual artists from all over the world, and to be a part of the creative energy at Manifest. The opportunity to help shape the organization, and influence operations for the coming years is a unique benefit. As Manifest grows there is the opportunity for the advancement and/or expansion of the position.

For complete description and to learn how to apply visit: http://www.manifestgallery.org/lists/lt.php?id=bUoBVQNVBFkGGlIEUxoEDw5S

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Manifest Announces Major New Project

1st International Painting Annual (INPA)

A Competitive Annual Publication of Works of Contemporary Painting and Writing about Painting

$1000 in cash prizes.

In celebration of Manifest’s fifth anniversary (January 2010) we are very proud to announce this next major step in Manifest Press’s evolution in fulfilling the Manifest non-profit mission to stand for quality in the visual arts… The International PAINTING Annual.

The INPA will be a complementary project to the ongoing Drawing Annual (INDA). The goal of the INPA will be to support the recognition, documentation, and publication of excellent, current, and relevant works of painting from around the world. As a carefully designed high-end book, the INPA will enable Manifest to assemble a diverse array of works of painting by international artists, without the limitation of physical availability, gallery space, or shipping logistics. With this Manifest leverages its considerable experience in publication design specifically for works of art, with a high level of sensitivity to the artist’s point of view.

In 2005 Manifest launched the International Drawing Annual project. In four completed volumes the INDA has presented three hundred and three works by 166 artists from around the world, and distributed the books far and wide to collectors, patrons, libraries, museum bookstores, art students, professors, and artists. Thousands view the online supplemental resources provided with each publication. The project has gained a great deal of credibility over the past five years, making the INDA a respected source for a consistent, balanced, and intriguing sampling of excellent contemporary drawing. The INPA will parallel the Drawing Annual series, exploring and taking stock of this nearest kin to drawing, and bringing more excellent art by more artists to even more people than ever before.

Manifest’s book and gallery projects have become highly competitive and prestigious events for artists to be involved with. And each new project brings different artists together, with new work, in new ways, and with always surprising results. Furthermore, Manifest’s books are designed and printed with the utmost care and attention to design integrity, making them exquisite documents of the art contained within.

Both soft and hardcover versions of the INPA will be printed and available by spring of 2011.

Submission process now open.

Postmark or online submission deadline for entry: JUNE 30, 2010 For more info. visit: http://www.manifestgallery.org/lists/lt.php?id=bUoBVQNVBFkFGlIEUxoEDw5S

Dear Artists,

This is a reminder that the Lygon Street Public Art commission is currently open and closes on Friday 26 March at 5pm. Information and map is attached.

Artists are invited to apply to develop a contemporary work of art as part of the revitalization of Lygon Street under the Cultural Precincts Enhancement Fund. The theme of the project is an interpretation of the relationship between the Victorian Trades Hall Council and RMIT University, within the context of the Lygon Street precinct and multicultural Victoria.

Practitioners of all types of media are encouraged to apply. The budget for this commission is $80,000.

Expressions of interest can be sent to Tammy Wong
tammy.wong at rmit.edu.au or
Tammy Wong
School of Art
GPO Box 2476V Vic 3001

Kind regards,

Tammy Wong

For more information
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=mtw5o9fu5a3s1

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Hi Y’all, Well, we’ve got two exciting things happening in the next week. Count them! Two.

Thing 1- is our Closing Party.

For those who came in late, after 9 years in our current location, our landlord, Wesley Mission, have decided they want to build an office block on top of us and have ended our lease. It’s been coming for a while and plans are well underway to re-invent ourselves as a mobile arts space, but as a way of saying goodbye to the shack on Little Lonsdale, and hello to a bright and exciting new future we’re holding a party to end all parties.

The party will be held at 117 Little Lonsdale Street from 4pm on Saturday 20th March. Tickets are $10 each and are strictly limited so be quick!

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Thing 2 – is our next forum. “Where are they now?”: Musings from Bus artists

So you’ve had a show at Bus. It went well. Lots of people came and they seemed to like your art. What happens next? Is it a matter of sitting around and waiting for the exhibition offers to come flooding in? Will you need to fend off gallerists desperate to represent you? Or do you just return to your garret to starve some more? Hear three artists recount their experiences firsthand, starting with the exhibitions they have held at Bus and looking at the different directions they have taken since their shows. What did Bus actually offer them? Was it any different to what other ARIs or other art spaces offer?

Featuring Tai Snaith, Masato Takasaka, & Chris Bond

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