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In Praise of Alissa Wilkinson and Curator Magazine
One of the beautiful things about International Arts Movement is the generative entrepreneurial spirit that is embedded deeply in the movement's DNA. Years ago, Executive Director Bryan Horvath began using a phrase that has been incredibly liberating, when he gave his team the freedom to “fail spectacularly.” His motto is, don't do anything half-heartedly. If we're going to try something new, we're going to do it with all our heart and all our soul and all our strength, and if, at day's end, it fails, it should fail spectacularly. Oh, and it is never one person's failure; we are in this together. We celebrate our wins as a team, and we celebrate our spectacular failures as a team. That freedom has enabled each of us on staff to bring wild ideas to the table at Space 38|39 and actually have a shot at pulling them off, largely because solo ideas don't stay solo for long. Our team dynamic means that when one person has an idea, there is soon a united front behind it – sink or swim.
Thankfully, while we know we are free to fail, we usually don't. Case in point: nearly two and a half years ago, before she was even on staff with the movement, Alissa Wilkinson came to the IAM staff with an idea for an online magazine. Birthed out of a Wednesday morning discussion group conversation with fellow creative catalyst Kevin Gosa, the idea, as Alissa writes in this week's Curator Magazine, was a web-based culture magazine, aggressively omnivorous, which would merrily ignore the established periodical wisdom of 'timeliness' and simply go after culture in an exuberant, wide-ranging celebration of the best things humans make and do. Most culture publications spend a lot of time bellyaching or berating, or focusing on the established and well-known; we’d be here to expose readers to the good and think carefully about the dubious.”
We loved the idea. We knew that if anyone had the editorial chops to oversee it, it was Alissa Wilkinson, who had been deeply involved with International Arts Movement and had already proven herself as a skilled writer and cultural commentator through film criticism and articles in magazines like Christianity Today, World, Paste, Comment and Relevant magazine's sister pub, Radiant. We readily agreed to get behind Alissa's vision. IAM's Makoto Fujimura, Kevin Gosa and yours truly were among the first contributors, and on August 29, 2008, the first issue of IAM's online magazine, The Curator, launched.
This week, we are elated to high-five Alissa Wilkinson and the entire creative team behind The Curator for two years of a spectacularly successful “wide-ranging celebration of the best things humans make and do.” We are profoundly grateful for Alissa's inestimable contributions to IAM, first as a participant in the Wednesday morning discussion group and, in recent years, as a staff member.
As Alissa writes in this week's Curator, however, “The Times, They Are A-Changin'.” Alissa's heart has long been in the halls of higher education, as both a student (she completed her Master's from NYU during her tenure with IAM) and as a teacher. In fact, she has been teaching part-time for The King's College for nearly as long as she has been working for International Arts Movement, so it was no surprise when the Powers That Be there recognized what a treasure Alissa Wilkinson is and made her a full-time offer she could not refuse. At the beginning of this month, we took Alissa out for a farewell lunch and celebrated her with foliage (a plant for her new desk at King's) and ale.
There is a bit of a wink-wink, nudge-nudge in our “farewell,” however; King's is located in the Empire State Building, exactly four blocks away from International Arts Movement's Space 38|39, and we have no intention of truly letting Alissa go. She will remain involved with IAM, especially our Readers Guild, Cinema Series, and, of course, The Curator.
There is more news about the changes at The Curator, which you can read about here and here. But for now, I simply want to honor Alissa Wilkinson for her many talents, gifts, and contributions. We are grateful that she is part of International Arts Movement, past, present, and future.
Pre-Reg for Encounter 11 Available Sep 15
For Immediate ReleasePre-Registration for Encounter 11 to Open September 15
NEW YORK CITY (August 17, 2010) - International Arts Movement’s Encounter 11 will take place March 3-5, 2011 in lower Manhattan. The event will commemorate IAM’s twentieth anniversary and will feature favorite speakers from previous Encounters, like former National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Dana Gioia and IAM Founder Makoto Fujimura, as well as first-time Encounter presenters like Erwin McManus and Calvin DeWitt.
From September 15 through October 14, people may take advantage of the pre-registration rate of $199 per person ($99 for students). Beginning October 15, IAM will offer an “early-bird” rate of $229 for individuals ($129 for students), available to the first 150 people to register after October 15. After that, the registration rate will be $249 for individuals ($149 for students). A limited number of scholarships are available.
The IAM Encounter is a three-day gathering of artists and creative catalysts. Lectures, art exhibitions, film screenings, panel discussions, music performances and more comprise the event, which draws participants from all over the globe. Keiko, an award-winning Japanese artist who attended in 2009 and 2010, said, “Every good thing I have experienced in the last year started from the IAM Encounter. And I believe there are more people whose lives will be touched like mine.” Brooke, a New York City-based singer songwriter, wrote, “IAM has been a huge encouragement to me, agreeing with what I suspected and truly believe: that what we all hear in our hearts, however strange and discordant or ethereally beautiful, is worth sharing. IAM makes space for artists to be true, not just in their beauty, but on the way to it as well.”
Registration and more information will be available at www.iamencounter.com. To learn more about International Arts Movement, visit www.internationalartsmovement.org.
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Christy Tennant
christy@internationalartsmovement.org
IAM
38 W. 39th Street, 3 FL
New York, NY 10018
(917) 287-2581
That Evening Sun on DVD & Blu-Ray
Both the DVD and the Blu-ray come loaded with a bunch of special features, including a director's commentary, cast and crew interviews, and a couple of behind-the-scenes featurettes. It's a sweet little package...
The limited-edition "Night Cover" of the DVD and Blu-ray (linked above) is the cover we recommend that you purchase.
The "Night Cover" DVD and Blu-ray discs are IDENTICAL to the other versions -- each disc includes ALL of the special features. There is no difference other than the covers. So when enjoying our little film in the comfort of your cozy home, please choose the "Night Cover" version (and maybe pick one up for a friend -- they make great Christmas gifts!). Unfortunately, most of the major stores (Wal-Mart, Target, etc.) will only carry the "other" cover, so if you want the "Night Cover" you need to purchase it online.
Keep us with That Evening Sun on Facebook and at the website too!
Curator Magazine Turns Two, Gets New Editor
Curator Magazine Turns Two, Gets New Editor
NEW YORK CITY (August 13, 2010) - The Curator, a weekly online culture magazine published by International Arts Movement, will turn two years old on Friday, August 27. The magazine announces the signs of a “world that ought to be” found in every day encounters, and seeks to inspire people to engage deeply with culture that enriches life and broadens experience. Several personnel changes will mark this second anniversary, including a new Editor.
Alissa Wilkinson, who founded The Curator in August 2008, has accepted a full-time faculty appointment at The King's College, where she will be teaching writing. Ms. Wilkinson is also Associate Editor of Comment magazine, published by Cardus in Canada, and she is a contributor to many publications, including Paste, Halogen, Filmwell, and Patrol. She will move into the advisory role of Founding Editor and will contribute occasional essays.
Natalie Race, who has worked as Associate Editor of The Curator since May, will become the magazine's new Editor. After graduating from The University of Virginia with a multi-disciplinary degree in Religious Studies, Art History, and Literature, Ms. Race spent a year in New York City, where she worked closely with International Arts Movement and as a contributing writer for The Curator. In addition to her work with The Curator, she is currently engaged in research on community development finance and is on staff with New City Arts, a non-profit arts organization in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Meaghan Ritchey, of New York, will continue as Managing Editor, and Jenni Simmons, of Texas, remains Assistant Editor of the magazine.
For more information on The Curator, please visit www.curatormagazine.com.
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Contact:
Christy Tennant
christy@internationalartsmovement.org
IAM
38 W. 39th Street, 3 FL
New York, NY 10018
(917) 287-2581
Guest Post: Kaylie in Kenya
My position is called "Artist on Call Teacher ", where I will be the first in this position to work with the Center for Transforming Mission in Nairobi. My specific work will be in the area of art and my job description includes 4 parts: fostering a community of artists, teaching an art class and preparing for the BuildaBridge Diaspora of Hope art camp in December for the children in the Mathare slums, and working to develop an online art gallery to advocate for the poor in Kenya. Although this whole scenario sounds very cut-and-dry really how this 30-40 hour, perfect fit for my skills, volunteer position fell into my lap is uncanny to me. It all started over breakfast with the co-founder of the BuildaBridge organization during an annual art training program I attended (the Art Institute). After our conversation I had 2 weeks to make a decision whether or not to take the position and although it was fast and I did not have all the details, since the time I gave my “yes” I have felt peaceful and grounded in my decision.
So as I prepare to go (august 30th is my departure date!) little things have been snowballing into huge signs that affirm in my head that my drastic decision must have been the right choice from the beginning. First off I discovered the New City Arts Initiative in Charlottesville, where I was apprenticing with an oil painter at the time. (http://www.newcityarts.org/) This led me to find the mother organization, this organization. From here I learned about individuals who are using art in many forms in various parts of the world. I have also run into people who have been to the exact areas and even know the same people I will be living, working, and worshiping with during my time in Nairobi. Again, how amazing! Provision has also been made, since I do not have the money to send myself, so many have come to support me, which makes this trip a communal effort and not the task of just one- thank goodness! I was even miraculously provided a computer specifically for this trip after my computer died just a week ago.
I have expectant hope that this“snowball” of affirmations, leading up to when my plane actually takes off, keeps on rolling after I step off the plane and into another family's home, a new city, and another culture.
- Kayllie Sauter, August 2010
Moving About on Clouds: New Installation by Matthew Clark at DMS Airport
The piece was inspired by the play "Our Town" by Thornton Wilder. The title of the piece is "Moving about on Clouds," taken from a line in the play.
The installation involves 2 photo-realistic style characters, both of which are pictured below. Matthew has said that this piece is certainly more conventional than many of his other projects, but he believes that it is multi-layered enough for contemporary art enthusiasists who wish to engage with it.
If you live near Des Moines, or you know that you'll be travelling through that city in the near future, do be sure to check Matthew's installation out.
3rdward Open Call Summer 2010
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You have the vision and now 3rd Ward in New York City is offering you a place in the international art world.
You are invited to submit a portfolio of your best completed artwork, work-in-progress or conceptual proposal to be considered for the 3rd Ward Solo Show. The 2010 Summer Open Call is a juried international art competition for dynamic, inventive and provocative work of all mediums: sculpture, photography, painting, printmaking, illustration, installation, graphic design, video, and more! Our newly formed 3-month Residency Program offers exceptional opportunities to emerging artists from around the world. Click for details & to submit!
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Arte Laguna Prize Call for Artists
Applications are now open for the fifth edition of the Prize
Deadline: November 16, 2010
Prize: 100,000 EUR
Winner's Artwork Remains Property of the Artist
The International Prize "Arte Laguna” starts the new edition with the goal to promote young contemporary art. Remaining consistent to the original purposes of its two creators,
Laura Gallon and Beatrice Susa, Arte Laguna Prize continues its course as "incubator of Italian and international young art", with the will to discover new talent, to support emerging artists in promoting their creativity and to develop their careers.
The V edition of the Prize is enriched with two new sections - Video Art and Performing Art - which are additional to those established: Painting, Sculpture and Photographic Art.
In particular, the Prize presents really a lot new opportunities and main innovations.
– Collective exhibition of finalist Artists –
The final exhibition - which displays the 110 finalists selected by judges – is scheduled on March 2011, involving again the prestigious venue of the Arsenal of Venice.
In addiction, there is the Special Prize "Tina B", in collaboration with the same festival in Prague, for sharing a performance with the Prize. And the Special Prize “Open” that offers the participation to the XIV edition of the International Exhibition of Sculptures and Installations that will take place in Lido of Venice during the Venice International Film Festival.
http://www.artelagunaprize.
14th Annual No Dead Artists Juried Exhibition
14th Annual No Dead Artists Juried Exhibition
The exhibition was created in 1995 to give a voice to emerging artists. Now in its 14th year, No Dead Artists has become an exhibition that has time and again discovered new and emerging talent. Jury winner’s work will be on exhibit at the JONATHAN FERRARA Gallery, 400a Julia Street, in the New Orleans Arts District and selected jury winners will appear in a feature article on ArtDaily.org in early September. In the article, art critic D. Eric Bookhardt, (Art Papers and Gambit) will review the exhibition and select images for publication.
This annual event is designed to give a real pulse on the creative scene happening in contemporary art today. This year is the first year the exhibition’s call to artists is national. NO DEAD ARTISTS is open to living artists working in the United States. All mediums are accepted including, but not limited to, painting, sculpture, glass, metal-work, photography, video, mixed media and installation art. In its 14th year, No Dead Artists has one of the most celebrated art exhibitions in the South. The exhibition takes place in New Orleans, which has become a hotspot for contemporary visual art that is frequented by national collectors, critics and curators alike.
Each year hundreds of artists apply and thousands attend the annual event. Several artists’ careers have taken off after being selected for NO DEAD ARTISTS and have led to gallery representation, museum acquisitions, national reviews and inclusion in biennials such as Prospect New Orleans.
This year’s expansion to a national level is marked by a partnership with ArtDaily.org, the first art newspaper on the Internet. ArtDaily publishes a daily newsletter that is sent to over 60,000 readers worldwide and their website receives over 600,000 visitors per month which is tremendous exposure.
Each year, a jury of prestigious art world insiders lends their eyes to select the works for the show. It is an honor to announce the jurors this year who are also all trustees of The Whitney Museum of American Art.
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