Deadline:  June 19, 2009 (midnight, MST)

VSA arts, under generous sponsorship from Volkswagen Group of America,
Inc., launched the eighth call for entries to identify emerging artists
with disabilities, ages 16-25, who demonstrate promise in the visual
arts.  The call, entitled “Accelerate” encourages artists to consider
the source of their artistic motivations and how disability might shape
the creative process.  Art must be an original work that has been
completed in the last three (3) years.  Eligible media include, but are
not limited to paintings and drawings (oil, watercolor, acrylic, pencil
or charcoal); fine art prints (lithographs, etching, intaglio, or
woodcuts); photography; sculpture; computer generated prints; digital
art; and time-based media (video, film). Two-dimensional artwork should
not exceed 60 inches in either direction. Sculpture should not exceed 24
inches in any direction.

Fifteen (15) finalists will be awarded a total of $60,000 during an
awards ceremony on Capitol Hill. Selected artwork will be displayed in a
nationwide touring exhibition that will debut at the Smithsonian
Institution in Washington, D.C., from September 10, 2009-January 6,
2010.

Each affiliate will soon receive a packet of calls to distribute to
appropriate artists.  For additional information, please visit
http://www.vsarts.org/VWcall, call (800) 933-8721 x3885, or e-mail
.  Alternative formats of the call are available upon
request.

My name is Holland Grumieaux.  I have worked in the fashion industry in NYC for the past 20 years.  I recently launched a new company called Banson NYC.  I think we may be of interest to your students in the Extension Program at Oregon College of Art and Craft.  I have attached the link to our website.  Please review and let me know if you would be interested in receiving additional information about our program through the mail.  Is it possible to send you literature to be made available to students or to link our website to your office somehow? I look forward to touching base with you in the near future.

Best Regards,

Holland Grumieaux

http://www.bansonnyc.org

Dear Colleagues, Students, and Ceramic Enthusiasts,
> > FEW SPACES LEFT FOR BOTH SUMMER AND FALL!!! WE NOW HAVE SCHOLARSHIP
> AVAILABLE FOR BOTH SUMMER AND FALL!!! WE HAVE ALSO ADDED A SECOND SUMMER
> PROGRAM GEARED FOR K-12 EDUCATORS AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ON THE QUARTER
> SYSTEM!!!!(See info below)
> > Through a unique linkage, the Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute, and West
> Virginia University have teamed to offer a comprehensive study opportunity
> for the serious advanced or professional ceramic artist/potter. The
> Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute is considered to be China ’s finest ceramics art
> and design school. In fact West Virginia University is the only western
> university with a campus in China . We have teamed to offer a study and
> travel program in the Peoples Republic of China where students will have the
> opportunity to study with some of China ’s most prominent teachers and
> ceramic artists.
> > China ’s roots in ceramic art history are strong and deep. For thousands of
> years, Chinese artisans have developed and mastered techniques and artistry
> that has set the standard of excellence in ceramics throughout the world.
> High fired porcelains, underglaze and overglaze techniques, celadons, copper
> reds, temmoku, yaoware carving, ash glazes and tri-colored lead glazes are
> just a few of the contributions made by Chinese artisans over the centuries.
> > Summer Semester I – 2009 * 5 1/2 Week Program
> May 24 – June 30
> (Dates may vary slightly)
> 6 Credits
> Cost: 6-Credits/Tuition and fees: $5600 *Scholarships Available!
> (this cost includes additional fees required by West Virginia University )
> > This fee covers International airfare, in-country travel, all lodging, food
> (an exception being during the Beijing travel portion of the program),
> materials, and 6 graduate or undergraduate transferable credits from West
> Virginia University .
> > Summer Semester II - 2009 *4 Week Program geared for K-12 Educators &
> University Students on the Quarter System!
> June 15 - July 15
> (Dates may vary slightly)
> 6 Credits
> Cost: 6-Credits.Tuition and fees: TBA *Scholarships Available!
> (this cost includes additional fees required by West Virginia University )
> > This fee covers International airfare, in-country travel, all lodging, food
> (an exception being during the Beijing travel portion of the program),
> materials, and 6 graduate or undergraduate transferable credits from West
> Virginia University .
> >
> Fall Semester 2009 * Semester long Program
> September 7 – December 14
> (Dates may vary slightly)
> 12 Credit Hours: Graduate or Undergraduate
> Cost: 12 Credits/Tuition and fees $9,400 *Scholarships Available!
> 6-Credits Studio Ceramics
> 3-Credits Chinese Ceramic Art History
> 3-Credits Basic Language and Culture
> Participants will be expected to pay for tools not supplied by the program,
> brushes, personal acquisitions, and local travel outside of the program.
> Students may also be expected to purchase their own meal accommodations
> during the Beijing visit.
> > This fee covers the entire cost of International airfare, in-country travel,
> all program fees, insurance, living accommodations and 12 transferable
> credits from West Virginia University .
> >
> 2009 Spring Semester Ceramics Residency Program in China
> Late February-June* (select your own dates!)
> Costs: Vary by length of stay, airfare not included
> Fee include: Room, board, studio, scheduled field trips and most materials.
> >
> If you or anyone you know may be interested in any of the 4 programs, more
> information and applications are available at:
> > http://art.ccarts.wvu.edu/international_programs/china_program
> > If you have any questions feel free to contact us. Hope to see all of you
> in Jingdezhen , China !
> > Robert Anderson
> Professor of Art
> Director, WVU-JCI International Ceramic Studios
> West Virginia University
> College of Creative Arts
> Division of Art + Design
> Creative Arts Center
> PO Box 6111
> Morgantown , WV 26506
> email:
> tel:304-293-4841ext3135
> >
> Shoji Satake
> Assistant Professor of Art
> West Virginia University
> > Robert “Boomer” Moore
> Assistant Professor of Art
> West Virginia University
> > Jennifer Allen
> Adjunct Professor/Meyer Resident Potter-Fellow
> West Virginia University
>

Tamara Kyser, current student, sent one of her handbags in to Haute Handbags, and they asked her to write a how-to article explaining how to make it. You can view the article in the latest issue of Haute Handbags.

Jamieson Diemer wrote a personal narrative about the perils of natural living. You can read “Green Mother,“ http://greenbabyguide.com/article-green-mother, on the critically-acclaimed website, the Green Baby Guide. http://greenbabyguide.com/

Image: Christine Clark

Christine Clark, Metals Department Head, is showing “22 Gauge” at Nine Gallery in Portland March 5-29, 2009.

Image: Nowhere

Sam MacKenzie (Photo ‘06) recently showed her piece pigtails in “Stitch Spectacular” at Dimensions Gallery in Savannah, GA. http://stitchspectacular.wordpress.com

Ryan Pierce (Drawing ‘03) has new work featured in “A Fragile Reality” at Elizabeth Leach Gallery in Portland in March. He is the recipient of a 2009 Project Grant from the Regional Arts & Culture Council for an upcoming book project. Ryan wrote a catalog essay for “Warlord Sun King,“ an upcoming show by Bruce Conkle and Marne Lucas at the Marylhurst Art Gym. Ryan is currently co-founding “Signal Fire,“ an organization dedicated to facilitating wilderness opportunities for artists and writers. This summer Signal Fire will support four artists with residencies on Mt. Hood. More information at http://www.signalfirearts.org. Ryan is co-teaching a related workshop, “Desert Notes/ River Notes” through OCAC in June. The five-day workshop will combine observational drawing and nature journals with hikes in Eastern Oregon’s Blue Mountains. http://www.ryanpierce.net

Ben Neubauer (Metals ‘00) will be exhibiting in the American Craft Council Show in Baltimore February 24 - March 1st. April 4th and 5th he will be exhibiting at a home show in Portland at 6312 SW 27th, Portland, 97239, the home of Ann Williamson. All are welcome. Please visit benneubauer.com for more details.

Julia Garretson (Metals 06) is included in the Cracked Pots Ungarden Art Show, March 7th, 2009, 11-6 at the McMenamins Grand Lodge.  This is a show of recycled arts for the inside, she will be showing jewelry and paper shades.  Some of these item are also on her website http://www.JuliaGarretson.etsy.com 

Cristina Aucone (Wood ‘05) of Modica Design, was recently accepted to the juried online gallery Trunkt.org for her line of wood and resin jewelry.  Her eco-work made from reclaimed wood has been featured and sold on E-Bay’s World of Good:  http://worldofgood.ebay.com  an online marketplace that convenes thousands of People Positive and Eco Positive sellers and products all in one place.  Most recently, Cristina taught a 3-day workshop at The Rebuilding Center in Portland on how to incorporate found objects into inspiring jewelry.  You can visit her website at http://www.modicadesign.com.

Shannon Lowry (Ceramics ‘08) has been invited to participate in Cross-Border Dialogue, a show to be held in the West Bank and Gaza. Her work was also included in a feature article in the January 2009 issue of Ceramics Monthly. Find out more about her ongoing explorations at her new blogsite: http://adventuresofshalo.blogspot.com/

OCAC alumni Brennan Conaway, Matt McCalmont and Charissa Niles, are showing “Out of Place,“ an exhibition by nowhere arts collective February 28-March 28 at Disjecta in Portland. ‘Out of Place’ is an exhibition of work created during Nowhere’s residency at the Center for Land Use Interpretation in the summer of 2008. The CLUI facility is located on the Nevada/Utah border in the small town of Wendover. Nowhere traveled extensively in this arid region, “gradually understanding that the desert is not empty, but full of life and rich with history.“ In Out of Place, they bring these observations to Disjecta’s main exhibition space and explore the fact and folklore of the American West. Matt McCalmont modified a small motorcycle, making it possible to take a solo journey and record the rough surfaces of his travels. Brennan Conaway produced the film ‘Trajectory’ that documents a ‘weapons test’ in the desert, where he fired a bullet at the distant horizon and then went searching for it. Charissa Niles discovered an abandoned railway and is ‘reclaiming’ the tracks to convey hand-built vehicles that don’t require fossil fuels.  Founded in 2005, Nowhere is an art collective based in Portland, Oregon. http://www.disjecta.org/events/outofplace.php

Discover the Portland Art Museum with Local Artists
Artist Talks Kick off February 12
Multidisciplinary artist MK Guth kicks off a new series of artists talks with a discussion about two works currently on view: Eugene Delacroix’s Christ on Lake Genesareth and Jeff Koon’s Lifeboat. The conversation will continue during happy hour at the Museum Café. Guth’s own work, Ties of Protection and Safe Keeping, is currently on view at the museum and was exhibited at the 2008 Whitney Biennial. This new program continues the second Thursday of each month, and features upcoming talks by TJ Norris, Michael Knutson, and Pat Boas. Talks begin at 6 p.m. and depart from the Hoffman Lobby; happy hour ends at 8 p.m.

OCAC is currently building a new 16,400 square foot Drawing, Painting and Photography Studio and Thesis building. This construction includes new parking areas, fire truck access lanes, landscape improvements, pathways linking existing facilities, and offsite improvements including sidewalks and improvements to adjacent public roads and campus entryways.

What is currently happening?
• Ground breaking occurred in September 2008
• Excavation and site prep is complete
• Foundation is now being poured
• Structure work commenced in November 2008

How is the college promoting energy efficient design and sustainability?
• LEED, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design as developed by the US Green Building Code. OCAC is seeking LEED silver certification.

Project Completion:
• Occupancy expected late August 2009

RAW OYSTER PROJECT, a gallery run by OCAC students, presents Wood vs. Paint.Two artists, four walls, and a whole lot of Pabst establish the stage for this ultimate call & response battle of materials and vision. Benjamin “The Drip” Rood sets his pigments loose on the end-grain of Nicholas “Chop-Saw” Musso, as each of these talented multimedia artists push themselves, each other and their creative weapons of choice to the extreme. OPENING RECEPTION: February 5, 5:00-9:30PM at the Everett Station Lofts, 625 NW Everett St. #106 in Portland. Hours- Febuary 7, 8 & 14: 1:00-5:00PM

Image: Kristin Shiga

Brienne Steckly (Photography ‘04) created an art installation in parking garage display windows for the Urban Art Project in Great Falls, MT. The work will be on view February 5-May 5, 2009.

Ellen Goldschmidt (Drawing/Painting ) will be teaching an OCAC workshop for high school art students titled “Off-Press Printing Techniques on Paintings” on March 21st.  She leads the design team for the annual Friendly House Inc. fundraiser to be held on March 13; the theme is “The Greatest Auction on Earth.”  Ellen’s new body of work explores the relationship between writing and images. 

Traveler Terpening (Photography ‘03) continues to work on his travel guide to the state of Alaska for English publisher Bradt Travel Guides. He will also be starting graduate school at Prescott College in February 2009.  His focus will be environmental journalism.

Jocelyn Ruth O’Shea (Fiber ’06) is designing knitwear for sustainable fashion designer Eviana Hartman of Bodkin.  The pieces will be on view at the Bodkin fashion show in New York City and available for purchase through select retail establishments. Jocelyn is also working with Knit New York to create their first ever full line of knitwear. 

Lisa Sikorski (Metals, ‘03) was awarded a Vilas Travel Grant to help fund her continued work with an ad-hoc collective of women she met during her exchange at the University of Dundee, Scotland.

Courtney Murphy (Ceramics ‘04) has a new website: http://www.courtneymurphy.net

Kristin Mitsu Shiga (Metals ’01) will be teaching a workshop at Haystack Mountain School of Crafts from May 31-June 12, 2009. The workshop, entitled “Co-Laboratory: Making it Together,” will explore Kristin’s new love: making art collaboratively. For details, visit http://www.haystack-mtn.org

Susannah Lints (Ceramics ’03) has been selected along with other Oregon Potters Association (OPA) members, to attend and send one ceramic piece each to Hokkaido Pottery Society’s annual exhibition.  The exhibit will be held at the Sapporo Museum of Contemporary Art, Japan in September 2009, commemorating the Hokkaido Pottery Association’s 40th anniversary celebration. 

Colleen Flanigan (Metals ‘97) received a fellowship to attend and present at the annual TED (TED.com) conference this February.  Colleen also has a Biorock metal reef model in the crocheted community reef on display at OMSI from January 26-Feb 28.  OCAC students Colleen Flanigan, Sarah Hall, Jeanne McGivor, and Heidi Armour all worked on the film “Coraline.“ This 3D stop-motion animated, Neil Gaiman-inspired movie (directed by Henry Selick) will be in theaters on Feb. 6. 

Josh Smith (Wood ‘08) is showing his new work “The righteous foundation of us” at Manuel Izquierdo Gallery at the Pacific Northwest College of Art February 5-26, 2009. http://www.jjfab.com

Jewish Theater Collaborative, Oregon Jewish Museum and the German American
Society jointly present: Charlotte Salomon: Life? Or Theater? A Multi-Media Performance

February 14-15, 2009, West End Theatre, 1220 SW Taylor St - Portland, OR 97203
Performances: Saturday, February 14, 8PM
Sunday, February 15, 2 PM and 7 PM
Opening Night Pre-show Reception February 14, 7:00-7:30 PM

By RSVP only to
For more information or to purchase tickets
Contact Oregon Jewish Museum
503.226-3600, http://www.ojm.org
Jewish Theatre Collaborative, co-sponsored by the Oregon Jewish
Museum and the German American Society presents Charlotte
Salomon: Life? Or Theater? This unusual theatrical experience – a
staging of a 1930s graphic novel by German expressionist painter,
Charlotte Salomon, set to music is directed by Sacha Reich.
In 1941, Charlotte Salomon put her remarkable work into the
hands of a neighbor in southern France and said “Keep this safe,
it’s my entire life.” Two years later, at age 26, Charlotte Salomon
was killed upon arrival at Auschwitz October, but her story lives
still through her art as it survived her.
Set again the historical backdrop of the rise of the Third Reich
“Life? Or Theatre? is the story of a young girl striving to find her
voice as an artist,” says director Sacha Reich. “At age 24, Charlotte
worked day and night painting – an average of 3 paintings a day.
Charlotte Salomon’s art was the means of her survival.”
JTC will bring Charlotte’s story to life on the stage, using
projections of Salomon’s paintings, performers, live and recorded
music. Salomon indicates music throughout the work and the
performance will include a range of music from classical pieces like
Schubert’s Lieder (selected as inspirations by Salomon herself at
the time of her painting) to modern chansons composed especially
for this occasion.
The cast includes Drammy award winner Michele Mariana and
critically acclaimed singer, Cantor Ida Rae Cahana. The production
is realized by a talented and award winning team of designers
including Peter West, Rody Ortega, Mark Loring and Sara Gahagan.
Themes and issues raised by the plays will be explored with the
audience in a facilitated discussion.
This performance is made possible by a generous grant from the
Regional Arts and Culture Council.
Tickets available through Oregon Jewish Museum: http://www.ojm.org

OCAC Graduates Group Starting February 17th, 2009

Do you want dynamic, creative community? Would you like more support for your creativity?

Come to the Graduates Group, a monthly creative group for OCAC Alumnae! You will receive coaching support and ongoing creative community to help navigate creative life after college. The group is facilitated by a Creative and Life Coach. 

3rd Tuesdays, 7 - 9 pm (Feb. 17, Mar. 17, Apr. 21, May 19)

OCAC Design Studio (Park in lot off Lehey Rd.)

$10 suggested donation

Questions? Please contact Debbie West, Creative and Life Coaching

503-239-5096,

http://www.debbiewestcoaching.com

The Manuel Izquierdo Gallery at the Pacific Northwest College of Art presents The righteous foundation of us, an exhibition by Portland artist Josh Smith. This work is the manifestation of Smith’s interest in modernism, particularly in its early philosophies regarding hive and colony structures. The repeated cylinder, constructed with hast and utilizing inexpensive materials, is both architecture and organic form. These structures and the artist’s interpretation of them exemplify the great capacity of humankind while paradoxically calling attention to the systems that are used to control us.  When the immaculate ideals of early modernism are put to practice, when the buildings are fastened to the earth, what is it that is lost?

The righteous foundation of us. will be on exhibit from February 5-26, 2009 at the Pacific Northwest College of Art, Manuel Izquierdo Sculpture Gallery, 825 NW 13th Avenue, Portland, Oregon. A reception for the artist will be held Thursday February 5, from 6-9pm. Regular gallery hours are Monday-Saturday 9-5pm and by appointment. Josh Smith received his BFA from the Oregon College of Art and Craft in 2008. His work has been exhibited locally at the Hoffman Gallery, Museum of Contemporary Craft, and Gallery Homeland. Most recently Smith’s work was included in the group show Volume curated by Jeff Jahn. Currently working as an Adjunct Instructor in the Industrial Design program at The Art Institute, Smith is also one half of the independent curatorial team TILT Export:. This is his first solo exhibition. More information on the web at: http://www.jjfab.com    All events are free and open to the public.

Tilt export
908.616.5477
http://www.tiltpdx.com

I’ve written a book geared to the age 50+ homeowner and plan to publish it next year; looking for someone to illustrate it. Realize your school doesn’t specialize in illustration, but perhaps someone knows someone who may be interested in talking with me.  The illustrations needed are 40-50 photo-realistic illustrations. Home Design 4 Life is looking for someone who will illustrate my book for illustration credit and royalties from book sales. Prefer to work with someone who has sensitivity to or passion for home (both interior and exterior) design. I can be reached at or by phone at 360-713-7382. Hope to hear back!

Shannon Campbell

HD4L.com
Home Design 4 Life
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Call to Artists
PORTLAND OPEN STUDIOS
Deadline March 15, 2009
Metro Portland Artists wanted in all media to open their studios to the public on October 10 & 11 for studios east of the Willamette River and October 17 & 18 for westside studios.  Artists may choose to be open both weekends.  There are many advantages to being a Portland Open Studios artist. It is an opportunity for artists to show their art processes, sell their artwork, build an audience and communicate with the public. Artists who are selected for the event by a panel of three art professionals in a blind jury will have an image of their artwork published in the Tour Guide and on the web.
Special Scholarship Opportunity for artists between 20 and 30 years old: Kimberly Gales Emerging Artists Scholarship to Portland Open Studios. The recipient will have all fees waived and receive a $100 stipend.
Information, directions and the online application at http://www.portlandopenstudios.com. Application available online January 15, 2009.
Deadline for artist’s application and scholarship both: 3/15/09.