2.26.2009

Art Shwo @ David B Smith Gallery

David B. Smith Gallery Launches Group Exhibition, Part 2

Art By: Bruno 9li

The What:
The David B. Smith Gallery, formerly the Limited Addiction Gallery, announces its second exhibition of the 2009 Season. This group show will complete the overview of the 2009 schedule, highlighting the artists who will be exhibited this year in the Gallery, along with several other artists that the gallery would like to showcase. The 2009 Artists Catalogue will again be available at the opening of the exhibition on February 28 from 7 – 10pm, with complimentary distribution to the press, curators and Gallery patrons.

The When:
February 28 – March 21, 2009
Opening Reception: Saturday, February 28, 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Free and open to the public

The Where:
David B Smith Gallery
825 Santa Fe Drive
Denver, Colorado 80204

Photography Competition


Enter the most prestigious competition for creativity in photography, the 50th annual Communication Arts Photography Competition. Any photograph first printed or produced between March 12, 2008 and March 6, 2009 is eligible.

Categories include:
advertising
books
multimedia
editorial
for sale
institutional
self-promotion
published

Selected by a nationally representative jury of distinguished designers, art directors and photographers, the winning entries will be distributed worldwide in the Communication Arts Photography Annual and on www.commarts.com, assuring important exposure to the creators of this outstanding work.

Enter Online + More details here: commarts

Heavy Metals Journal by The Keystone Design Union and Rochambeau


The Keystone Design Union and Rochambeau - present - Heavy Metals Journal (collection #2)
(Best viewed at 75%)

To celebrate Rochambeau's second collection, The KDU created a one of a kind 19" x 22" hand made book. The book serves as a temporary artifact showcasing the brands most recent collection - then will self destruct through an accelerated oxidation.

The fine papers, leathers and silk used in the construction will soon be overcome by the
gold, silver, bronze, copper and iron hand painted and embedded on each page.

www.thekdu.com

Art Show @ Scion Installation LA


Scion presents: "SAO PAULO"
Curated by Choque Cultural [Sao Paulo, Brazil]

The What:
The ‘Sao Paulo’ exhibition celebrates the energy of the emerging art culture in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the biggest metropolitan city in South America.

DJ B+
Free Valet Parking & Open Bar

The When:
Show: February 28 – March 28, 2009
Opening Reception: Saturday, February 28th, 7-10pm

The Who:
Calma, Carlos Dias, Ramon Martins, MZK,
Silvano Mello, Speto, Titi Freak, Zezao

The Where:
Scion Installation LA
3521 Helms Ave. (at National)
Culver City, CA 90232
Gallery Phone: 310-815-8840
Hours: Wed-Sat 11:00AM-6:00PM
http://www.scion.com/space

Grind for Life Skateboard Series 2009

3 Contests, 3 Disciplines, 3 Florida Locations

Grind For Life Inc. founded by Mike Rogers, is a 501(c)3
non-profit organization that helps people with cancer, especially
those who travel long distances to treatments.

Entry Fee: $20 per contest (includes free t-shirt). Trophies to top 5 in each division.

The Who:
Age Divisions: (in the following order) **9 & under skates first**
9 & under, 10-12, 13-15, Girls, 16-29, Sponsored, 30-39, 40 & over

The Where:
1st Contest “Street”--- February 28 Jupiter Skatepark (561) 630-5684
1501 W. Frederick Small Rd Jupiter, FL 33458
Start registration at 10:00 am. Contest starts at 11:00 am.

The What:
2nd Contest “Bowl” --- April 25 THE GHETTO SKATE FACILITY (352) 807-0902
37216 Chancey Rd. Zephyrhills, FL 33541
Start registration at 10:00 am. Contest starts at 11:00 am.

3rd Contest “Flow Bowl” --- May 23 New Smyrna.
Start registration at 10:00 am. Contest starts at 11:00 am.

Overall Awards -- November 14 Cocoa Beach Skatepark. Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

Awards ceremony for the whole series will be held on November 14, 2009 at the
7th Annual Grind For Life Benefit Event from 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
This event will feature PRO DEMOS, Live Music, mega RAFFLES, food & drinks, and a
Silent Auction with great items & a whole lot more!
For more info, call (561) 252-3839 or visit our website at grindforlife.org

2.13.2009

Kulov's 9th Annual Valentine’s Tea Festival


Featuring teas & flavours of England

Saturday, FEBRUARY 14, 2009, 2 - 8pm
at Electric Lodge Performing & Visual Arts Centre
1416 Electric Avenue, Venice, CA 90291

Celebrate English tea culture with a jolly good marketplace, tea tastings, delectable sweets and savouries, workshops, music, interactive installations, raffle prizes, other surprises and plenty to do for kids and adults alike
+
a special performance of Alice & The Wonderful Tea Party :
a pun-derful musical for the entire family by the Santa Monica Playhouse at 6.30pm
+
Madame Chocolat 'Makes A Valentine's Cake For Alice' at 3:30pm
+
an art exhibition curated by Fette and featuring works by Gary Baseman, Irana Douer, Erica Eyre, Maureen Gubia & Sandrine Pelletier
February 14 - March 14, 2009

festival tickets: $10 (free for children under 12)
evening performance tickets: $10 for adults, $5 for children 2-12
all-inclusive day pass: $15 for adults (includes both festival & performance)
plus $1 - $3 for goodies & workshops (proceeds to benefit Electric Lodge)

info: 310.699.7271 tickets: 800.838.3006 or www.kulovteafest.com

2.12.2009

TKDA Gives You a Reason to Celebrate Valentine's Day


All Jewelry is handmade by Jackie End herself. She uses only he best 14k gold and sterling silver, as well as precious and semi-precious stones. Take a peek...we promise you won't regret it.

2.11.2009

Fine Art Workshop


When: Saturday February 21st / 10am-2pm

What: This workshop is designed to create a limited edition print on fine high quality archival paper. You may want to make a print commemorating this historic election, an upcoming birthday, holiday etc. This piece is completely up to you, whether it is pristine ink on paper, or a collage/assemblage, have fun!


Where: Studio Works at Visual Asylum, 205 West Date Street, San Diego CA. 92101

Details: The course will include the following

- overview of silkscreen printing
- all the supplies, ink, screens etc. that you need for 2
- color printing

- 25 10"x12" white archival quality paper

- purchase additional paper $5 each
- bagels, muffins, coffee, tea, juice

Requirements: Each student will need to submit their design to Amy @ Visual Asylum by Wednesday February 18th for film production via email amyl@visualasylum.com We will also have a selection of imagery to choose from, if you just want to show-up, pick some designs and start printing!
Space Limited to 12 students, so register early!

Cost: $60 + Materials ($10)
Paper: $5/each


2.10.2009

Present a Winning Brand Identity Design Proposal with the help of our Friends at RCO Creative.



What: How to Present a Winning Brand Identity Design Proposal to an Important Client

More: Guest Speaker -- Saturday -- Feb. 21

Who: Glenn Van Houten, Creative Director -- Scantron Corporation -- San Diego

When: February 21st, 130 to 430 pm -- Room 150

Where: North City New Media Center -- 8401 Aero Drive, San Diego, CA. 92123

TKDA Tips for Sucess

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