Showing posts with label Artist. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Artist. Show all posts
Thursday, August 4, 2011
CALLING ALL CURATORS | 5x5 Public Art Project
Friday, July 22, 2011
MuralsDC to Kick Off 5th Year with “The Art of Vandalism”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Nancee Lyons, DPW, 202.369-6808
July20,2011
Deirdre Ehlen, DCCAH, 202.230.4981
MuralsDC to Kick Off 5th Year with “The Art of Vandalism”
Tues., Jul. 26
A Discussion with City Agencies & Graffiti Artists to Explore Lasting Solutions (Washington, DC) – MuralsDC will kick off its 2011 program with a panel discussion to explore the root of, and solutions for, graffiti Tuesday, July 26, from 6pm-8pm at Busboys & Poets (14 and V St., NW). The panel will feature former graffiti taggers, current artists and representatives of DC government agencies who abate graffiti and fund public art. The event will also feature a preview of the upcoming documentary film “The Red Line Project,” which explores the proliferation of graffiti that runs along Metrorail’s Red Line. “By the end of May, the Department of Public Works (DPW) had already responded to twice as many requests to remove graffiti as we completed in all of last year,” said DPW Director William O. Howland, Jr. “While initiatives like MuralsDC have helped to keep repeatedly tagged walls graffiti-free, we need to get to the root of the problem to identify permanent solutions.”
MuralsDC was created to combat the rising tide of illegal graffiti. The program positively engages District youth by teaching proper art techniques. It also provides supplies and a legal means for youth to practice and perform their skill in a way that promotes respect for public and private property and community awareness. Through the program, more than 30 works of public art have been installed throughout the city. "The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (DCCAH) supports MuralsDC, because it sheds light on the artistic talents of graffiti artists,” said DCCAH Interim Director Ayris Scales. “We feel it's important to fund programs that allow young residents to express themselves legally and without the worry of repercussions. Whether someone is painting oil on canvas or aerosol spray on a wall, their art is an expression of themselves that should be valued." The panel will be moderated by Mazi Mutafa, who supervises the artwork for MuralsDC. Mutafa is the executive director of Words, Beats and Life, which provides an array of educational outreach programs to District youth and teaches them the art of “legal” graffiti.
MuralsDC was launched in 2007 by Ward 1 Councilmember Jim Graham. The program, coordinated by DCCAH and DPW, positively engages District youth by teaching proper art techniques and respect for public property. Throughout the summer, the program will install murals in Wards 1, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
CONTACT: Nancee Lyons, DPW, 202.369-6808
July20,2011
Deirdre Ehlen, DCCAH, 202.230.4981
MuralsDC to Kick Off 5th Year with “The Art of Vandalism”
Tues., Jul. 26
A Discussion with City Agencies & Graffiti Artists to Explore Lasting Solutions (Washington, DC) – MuralsDC will kick off its 2011 program with a panel discussion to explore the root of, and solutions for, graffiti Tuesday, July 26, from 6pm-8pm at Busboys & Poets (14 and V St., NW). The panel will feature former graffiti taggers, current artists and representatives of DC government agencies who abate graffiti and fund public art. The event will also feature a preview of the upcoming documentary film “The Red Line Project,” which explores the proliferation of graffiti that runs along Metrorail’s Red Line. “By the end of May, the Department of Public Works (DPW) had already responded to twice as many requests to remove graffiti as we completed in all of last year,” said DPW Director William O. Howland, Jr. “While initiatives like MuralsDC have helped to keep repeatedly tagged walls graffiti-free, we need to get to the root of the problem to identify permanent solutions.”
MuralsDC was created to combat the rising tide of illegal graffiti. The program positively engages District youth by teaching proper art techniques. It also provides supplies and a legal means for youth to practice and perform their skill in a way that promotes respect for public and private property and community awareness. Through the program, more than 30 works of public art have been installed throughout the city. "The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (DCCAH) supports MuralsDC, because it sheds light on the artistic talents of graffiti artists,” said DCCAH Interim Director Ayris Scales. “We feel it's important to fund programs that allow young residents to express themselves legally and without the worry of repercussions. Whether someone is painting oil on canvas or aerosol spray on a wall, their art is an expression of themselves that should be valued." The panel will be moderated by Mazi Mutafa, who supervises the artwork for MuralsDC. Mutafa is the executive director of Words, Beats and Life, which provides an array of educational outreach programs to District youth and teaches them the art of “legal” graffiti.
MuralsDC was launched in 2007 by Ward 1 Councilmember Jim Graham. The program, coordinated by DCCAH and DPW, positively engages District youth by teaching proper art techniques and respect for public property. Throughout the summer, the program will install murals in Wards 1, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Art Enables: Call for Local Artists
Art Enables (http://www.art-enables.org/) is looking for artists who live or work along the Rhode Island Ave. NE Corridor. They recently moved to the Woodridge neighborhood (from their previous location on NY Ave)
With the move came more space....a lot more space. They now have a roughly 1200 sq. foot space that they're calling the “Off Rhode Gallery”. It’s the first/ground/basement level of their space- but street level to the alley outback and easily accessible from 22nd st.
I would love to go see the space when it is filled with local artists' work. It is a really cool idea and I am looking forward to visiting the gallery.
With the move came more space....a lot more space. They now have a roughly 1200 sq. foot space that they're calling the “Off Rhode Gallery”. It’s the first/ground/basement level of their space- but street level to the alley outback and easily accessible from 22nd st.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Artspace Lofts: Information Sessions and Hard Hat Tours
The construction of the Artspace Lofts is moving along and they are offering tours and information sessions. Please see their information below and the contact information. I know they call them Brookland Artspace Lofts, but I leave off the Brookland because we all know they are in Edgewood!
Information Sessions:
Thursday, March 3, 2011 :: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Dance Place / 3305 8th St. NE
link to location
Saturday, March 26, 2011 :: 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon
Flashpoint's Mead Theater / 916 G. Street NW
These information sessions will provide you with everything you need to know about the application and approval process, Artist Selection Committee and what life is like living in an Artspace project. Take this opportunity to meet with representatives from both Artspace Projects and Edgewood Management Company to answer your questions.
We hope to see you there!
Hard Hat Loft Tours:
We invite you to tour the new Brookland Artspace Lofts
3315 8th Street NE
Five tours available:
Monday, January 31st :: 12:15 p.m.
Monday, February 7th :: 12:15 p.m.
Saturday, February 12th :: 10 a.m.
Saturday, February 12th :: 10:45 a.m.
Saturday, February 12th :: 11:30 a.m.
Each tour is anticipated to last approximately 30 minutes. Sorry, late arrivals may not be accommodated.
Space is limited, early reservations are encouraged.
Please RSVP (email housing@culturaldc.org) and indicate your date/time preference.
All reservations will be confirmed within 2 business days.
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