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Plain Error Festival

nate — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:00:52 +0000

You ever look at your art and regret you ever created it? Well, you’re not alone. In fact, Tim Nyberg, one of our witty member artists, is hosting a pretty comical art show where he will be exploring just that phenomenon. It’s called the Plain Error Festival and is a humorous take on the “Plein Air” festival happening at the same time near his hometown in Wisconsin.

But, because Tim has fair skin and sunburns easily, “even when liberally doused with sunscreen,” he can’t paint outdoors. “So, he’s launched the indoor “Plain Error Festival” at Gallery Forty Two in Juddville.” Plain Error is his take on Extreme Makeover, Gallery Edition. At the festival, Nyberg will be pulling previously painted images (his “errors”) straight off the wall and repainting over them to create newly made-over works of art.

Fridays through Sundays, July 21st through August 2nd the artist will be painting over some of the most grievous errors he’s ever placed on canvas. Paintings will be yanked off the walls and painted over in full display of the viewing public. There will be ample wine available to calm the nerves during this daring display of public humiliation.

You can find out more about the festival by reading the full press release.

I love the witty humor of this. What other comical or clever gallery showings have you participated in or attended?

- Nate

Art Happenings

nate — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:10:56 +0000

There are some fantastic art shows and exhibits going on around the US that we thought we would share. Thanks to our fantastic intern Grace for rounding these up!

SEATTLE

Happily Ever After II
What: A group show featuring 18 of the most whimsical and illustrative artists from across the United States presenting their reinterpritations of some of our most classic fairytales and story book fables.

When: Saturday, April 11 to Saturday May 2

Where: Suite 100 Gallery, 2222 2nd Ave Suite 100, Seattle, WA 98121 (206.956.3900). See http://suite100gallery.com for more info.

Continue reading for shows and Exhibits in other locations around the nation.

LOS ANGELES

SALVAGE Art Exhibit & Fashion Show
What: An environmental art extravaganza featuring designers, painters, muralists, photographers, and gardeners promoting recycling

When: Saturday, April 5^th, 7-10 p.m.

Where: First Street Studios, 2026 E. 1^st St. (323.268.0005). see http://www.firststreetstudios.com for more info

Brewery Art Walk Spring 08
What: An open studio weekend and artwalk featuring more then 100 local artists

When: Saturday, April 5^th to 6^th, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Where: 2100 North Main St. #A9. see http://www.breweryartwalk.com for more info

NEW YORK CITY

SHOW & SELL $99 Art Fair
What: A huge group show featuring local emerging and professional artists selling artworks for bargain prices

When: Through April 30^th, 6-8 p.m.

Where: Destination 32-36 Little West 12^th St., Ground Floor. (212.727.2031). see http://going.com/99ArtFair for more info.

MIAMI

South Beach International Animation Festival
What: Underground, mainstream, documentary, foreign, and more genres of animated movies mix in the melting pot of a cartoon film fest.

When: Through April 6^th, 8:30 p.m.

Where: Miami Beach Cinematheque, 512 Española Way. See www.southbeachanimationfest.com for more info

Jam at MAM

What: Open bar, refreshments, music, art, and networking at the Miami Art Museum kicks off your Thursday night

When: Third Thursday of every month (April 17^th), 5 – 8:30 p.m.

Where: Miami Art Museum, 101 W. Flagler St. (305.375.3000). See http://www.miamiartmuseum.org for more info

SAN FRANCISCO

Annie Leibovitz: A Photographer’s Life, 1990-2005
What: Personal and professional works of professional photographer Annie Leibovitz

When: Through May 25^th
Where: Legion of Honor, Lincoln Park. 34^th Ave & Clement St. (415.750.3600)

Seattle Art Happenings and Contests

nate — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 23:30:23 +0000

Image: Seattle at Night by Rick Takagi

What?!?! You’re in Seattle and say you’re bored this weekend?!?

In our ever-increasing-attempt to build a genuine arts community we want to try and bring you useful and interesting news and events. We are starting out with just our little home town for now but we hope to soon expand our gaze and reach to bring you info from wherever our members might reside. If it’s another city, state or, yes, even country, we would love to hear about it! So, post a link or let us know!

Read on to see some pretty amazing things happening around the Seattle art scene. All of these were compiled by our newest team member here at Imagekind, our intern Grace! You will probably be hearing more from her in the coming weeks, so take the chance now to say hello!

SEATTLE ART EVENTS

Girls by Boys

Suite 100 Gallery: Reception on Feb. 8^th, 6 p.m.- 10 p.m.. Exhibition thru March 1

Male perspectives of the female form, featuring artists Jonathon Kimbrell, Troy Gua, and James Dormer Schneider.

Open Floor

Henry Auditorium: February 26^th

Join local artists, musicians, performers, and filmmakers in an evening of discussions and debate of creativity.

Trade Bloc: A group show of Global Ambitions

BLVD Gallery: Reception Feb. 8^th, 6-10 p.m.; Exhibition Thru Mar. 8

Featuring work by international artists Kofie, Other, Nishi, Nhon Nguyen, Erik Abel, Hannah Stouffer, Mateu Velasco, and Acorn inspired by conversations about globalism and art: What are the benefits of a truly global art market?

Ellen Forneyâ€™s LUST exhibition

Fantagraphics Bookstore /Gallery: Reception Feb. 9, 6-9 p.m. Exhibition Thru Mar. 17

Local artist Ellen Forney showcases published Strangerâ€™s Lustlab cartoons. Also includes interviews with Stranger editor Dan Savage and author Sherman Alexie.

Femme Fatale Ghost Gallery

Blush Studio, Feb. 16th, 8 p.m.

A one night only Group Art Show with a “Femme Fatale” theme; sexy, funny, scandalous art by over 15 local, national, and international artists

SEATTLE ART CONTESTS:

Sidewalk Artwork Project

Deadline: Friday, Feb. 29, 2008, 11 p.m. PST
Budget: $30,000 all inclusive

One artist will be selected to work with SDOT representatives to develop and integrate permanent art inlays or other designs into city sidewalks at up to three locations. The artist will work with community stakeholders to develop sidewalk artwork that relates to the project sites and enhances the pedestrian experience in Seattle’s neighborhoods. Open to professional artists residing in Washington.

Seattle Streetcar Artwork

Deadline: Friday, March 7, 2008, 11 p.m. PST
Budget: $30,000 for each artist, all inclusive

Three artists will be selected to develop independent artworks for three specific Seattle Streetcar stations. Artists are encouraged to consider the South Lake Union Streetcar Art Plan and opportunities for creating artwork that is physically interactive and/or incorporates light, audio or new media. Open to professional artists working in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and British Columbia.

City Artists Project

Individual artists and the creative process are the heart of an arts community. Every year, the CityArtist Projects program provides funding to develop and present original work by Seattle artists, with different disciplines in alternating years. Funds may support new works, works-in-progress, or finished works, and all projects must include a public presentation. Funding awards range up to $10,000.

In the 2007 funding cycle, we awarded $200,000 in grants to 31 artists working in the performing arts. The funded projects will involve 445 artists in 147 events throughout the city. Twenty-two of the 31 artist projects funded are first-time recipients, representing 71 percent of the awards, which range from $1,500 to $10,000. Sixty-five percent of the applicants’ requests were fully funded with an average award of $6,451. The program received a record 118 applicants, a 103-percent increase in applications from the previous 2005 funding cycle for performing disciplines.