July 29th, 2011 | by Jackie_D | published in inspiration
They started in 2006 floating down the Mississippi on rafts made of junk turned treasure. Now this group of artists has begun a new installation in Philly this summer. Be sure to check it out if you are traveling in the area: http://www.missrockaway.org/wordpress/07/10/the-armada-lands-at-paa-in-philadelphia/
July 26th, 2011 | by Haley | published in featured, inspiration
Follow the River: A Juried Exhibition Presented by the Northampton Arts Council Deadline for Submissions: August 14, 2011 Iron rusts from disuse; water loses its purity from stagnation… even so does inaction sap the vigor of the mind. –Leonardo da Vinci Theme: Water This October, the Northampton Arts Council and the city of Northampton […]
July 18th, 2011 | by Dana | published in featured, inspiration, space
For well over a decade, Rythea Lee’s WILD LIFE SANCTUARY has been offering affordable studio space/time for artists and other folks who need to practice, teach, rehearse, play, dance, party, meet, and perform. It’s at the Arts & Industry Building at 221 Pine Street in Florence. TOTALLY bike-able from downtown Noho. And totally walkable, if […]
June 25th, 2011 | by Perry | published in inspiration
As an homage to the historical “Flush With the Walls” protest-exhibition of 1971, a group of Boston artists posted an unexpected, not-exactly-illegal exhibition of contemporary art in the MFA’s bathroom. Read the article here: http://gregcookland.com/journal/2011/06/21/reports-secret-crazy-historic-renegade-art-exhibition-at-mfa/ And the follow-up here: http://gregcookland.com/journal/2011/06/15/update-secret-crazy-historic-renegade-art-exhibition-at-mfa/
May 10th, 2011 | by Jackie_V | published in featured, inspiration
…Didn’t think so! Consider applying for a Northampton Arts Council Spring Grant! The deadline for proposals is coming up on June 3rd, so get writing! More information can be found HERE Good Luck! We believe in you!
March 29th, 2011 | by Todd | published in inspiration, Uncategorized
In this inspiration post, I am taking my hat off to new friend and colleague in the world of experimental opera, Timur Bekbosunov. Timur’s work includes his glam-opera indie/pop avant-garde band Timur and the Dime Museum (www.timurandthedimemuseum.com), his performance and collaboration in the visually lush and wonderfully garish film works of Sandra Powers (check out […]
March 12th, 2011 | by Perry | published in inspiration
Sometimes I beat up on myself for looking at paintings online more than actually making them myself. Then I come across an artist like Steve Roden and it’s all worth it. I’m a sucker for juxtaposed pattern and saturated color. Steve Roden is an audio and visual artist from Los Angeles. But you can read […]
March 6th, 2011 | by Vanessa | published in inspiration
Before last week’s C3 meeting came to a close, we found ourselves in a five minute, free-style dance circle. It felt great (and since the dancing at the Awkward Potluck event, I think there’s been improvement! ) As I walked home after the meeting, I remembered Emma Goldman’s quote, “If I can’t dance I don’t […]
March 3rd, 2011 | by Jackie_D | published in inspiration
A great collection of essays, journals, booklets, books, and ephemera shared by Chicago’s Temporary Services and friends.