LOSINGYOURSELF.COM

LOSINGYOURSELF.COM is a virtual platform and blogspace for U.S. based women (and women-identified) artists, curators and art professionals exploring issues of identity and subjectivity in the 21st century. We invite postings that engage the title’s theme of a “loss of self” from any perspective, but are especially interested in projects that address the intersection of new media technologies and gendered subjectivity.

This site also serves as a “call for participation” for the exhibition. Losing Yourself in the 21st Century, to take place in fall 2009 at the Welch School Gallery, Georgia State University, Atlanta. This exhibition will feature time-based, interactive, and performative work by emerging U.S. women artists. Go to www.losingyourself.com for more information.

Photo Urbanism 5: Call for submissions

The Design Trust for Public Space is now accepting submissions from emerging and established photographers for the Photo Urbanism 5 Fellowship. The fellowship supports the production of a discrete body of work that explores particular qualities of New York City's natural and built environment. Photo Urbanism seeks photography that surpasses editorial and descriptive imagery, and is premised on a concept strongly related to New York City's public realm.

For full details: http://designtrust.org/projects/project_09pu5_rfp.html

Carkeek Park Outdoor Exhibit: Heaven and Earth

In collaboration with the Carkeek Park Advisory Council and the Seattle Parks and Recreation, CoCA will present an exhibition of temporary, outdoor sculptural installations in Carkeek Park organized around the theme of “Heaven and Earth,” from June 26 - August 10, 2009. The sponsors are seeking interpretations of art and nature in a world of change.

Our parks are implicitly havens (“heavens”) where we go to relax, recreate, and, in Carkeek's case especially, walk through the woods. Carkeek is widely considered one of Seattle's premier urban forests...Sunset Magazine recently named it #3 among America's top 10 urban parks.

The artwork should be constructed of primarily natural materials and be designed to have minimal impact on the park -- either decomposing organically, leaving “no trace” -- or, when removed at the end of the display period, leaving the park in essentially the same condition it was prior to installation. Please consider that park visitors include families and children. We are open to two dimensional, three dimensional, and multi-media works.

Deadline is April 15, 2009.

Full details: http://www.cocaseattle.org/carkeek.html
Questions: HeavenEarth@cocaseattle.org
Download the Call: http://www.cocaseattle.org/carkeek/carkeek_call.pdf

a micrometer from here

"a micrometer from here"- from amit zakai on Vimeo.

Pecha Kucha vol 11: Seattle Green Festival

EVENT DETAILS

Saturday, March 28, 2009
5:00 PM Presentations Begin

Washington State Convention & Trade Center
800 Convention Place, Seattle WA
Room 401

Pecha Kucha Website: http://www.pecha-kucha.org/cities/seattle

Seattle Green Festival Website: http://www.greenfestivals.org/seattle/schedule/



Admission is free w/a by visiting Seattle Climate Action NOW (http://www.seattlecan.org/) or with any purchase $5 or more at your local PCC Natural Market. Please note, those without free passes will be charged the general admission fee to the festival. Click here for details: http://www.greenfestivals.org/seattle/pricing/seattle-festival-pricing-info/



PRESENTERS:

• Peter Steinbrueck – Steinbrueck Urban Solutions
• Kristyn Clayton – McKinstry, Program Manager for Sustainability
• Gabriel Scheer – Founder Seattle Greendrinks
• Amanda Sturgeon – AIA, LEED® AP, Senior Associate, Perkins+Will
• Patricia Chase – International Sustainable Solutions
• Phil Mitchell – 2 People
• Joshua Brevoort – Zero Plus
• Aaron Briggs – vertical + urban greenhouses
• Brian Allen – Appropriate Technology Group
• Duncan Griffin – Sustainable Healthcare Energy Challenge, NBBJ
• Sarah Marsh – Fashion Institute of NY
• Barbara De Pirro – Eco Artist

ABOUT PECHA KUCHA - http://www.pecha-kucha.org/

Pecha Kucha (the Japanese for the sound of conversation) gathers creative individuals to share their work and ideas in an informal environment. Pecha Kucha Night was conceived in 2003 by Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham (from Klein Dytham architecture, in Tokyo), as a place for young designers to meet, network, and show their work in public. Each presenter is allowed 20 images, each shown for 20 seconds each - giving 6 minutes 40 seconds of fame before the next presenter is up. This keeps presentations concise, the interest level up, and gives more people the chance to showcase their ideas, visions, work/areas of curiosity. Pecha Kucha Night is non profit and is now running in 180 cities around the world. Pecha Kucha Night is for CONTENT and not profit. As always - thank you for your amazing support



ABOUT THE SEATTLE GREEN FESTIVAL:

Seattle Green Festival™, March 28-29, 2009, WA State Convention & Trade Center. Green Festival is a 2 day event co-produced by Global Exchange and Green America, committed to the movement towards a just and sustainable society, featuring over 325 socially and environmentally responsible enterprises, over 150 leading speakers, live music, and delicious organic food and drink. www.greenfestivals.org

Sex Cells

In an age where vibrations announce flirtations in the form of text messages & conquests are captured with cell phone photos and video, 3rd Ward is challenging people to take it up a notch - a bed post notch!

This nationwide open call is a search for well-executed, erotic expressions made only with a cell phone. Videos, photos and texts will all be accepted. It's time somebody showed sloppy celebrities and indiscreet politicians how it's done.

For more info: http://3rdward.com/sexcells

No Screw, No Glue...

Readers who remember the 1987 smash hit “Living in a box”” by the band with the same name will get their money’s worth from this article. Those a bit younger might feel transported back to childhood where a simple, big cardboard box held a myriad of possibilities. See for yourself what a long way cardboard design has come as you take in cardboard offices, furniture, sculptures, a cat cocoon, kids’ furniture and more…. Dutch Designers Joost van Bleiswijk and Alrik Koudenburg created this cardboard office for Amsterdam-based advertising agency Nothing. The idea behind the “no screw, no glue” ...

http://www.environmentalgraffiti.com/featured/masterpieces-cardboard-design/8879

Design a donut...

Dunkin’ Donuts invites customers to visit its web site and choose their own toppings, fillings and flavors. The person who comes up with the best new doughnut will win $12,000 and see their creation sold in Dunkin’ Donuts shops across the country.

For complete details: https://www.dunkindonuts.com/Donut/?icid=don_000022

Into the Pixel 2009: Submission Call

The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences and the Entertainment Software Association announced today that submissions for the annual Into the Pixel art exhibition are open for the 2009 exhibit. Now in its sixth year, this is the only juried digital art exhibition that brings together experts from the fine art world and the interactive entertainment industry. The 2008 collection had over 200 submissions for the 16 pieces of artwork chosen. Into the Pixel has been shown at the Design Center in Stuttgart Germany, the European Festival of Art in Nottingham England, The Bradford Animation Festival, Creative Artists Agency, Animfx in New Zealand, the San Jose Technology Museum, The National Cable Show, E for All, the Toronto International Film Festival, and will be debuting at South by Southwest Festival this weekend. For full details: www.intothepixel.com 2009 Jurors: Lead Juror: Kevin Salatino, LACMA: Curator and Department Head, Prints and Drawings Lead Juror: Louis Marchesano, Curator of Prints & Drawings, Getty Museum Jeremy Bennett, Conceptual Designer, Valve Thomas Haegle, Institute Director, Institute of Animation, Visual Effects and Digital Postproduction, FMX Glenn Phillips, Consulting Curator, Dept. of Contemporary Programs & Research, Getty Museum Jason Manley, President of Massive Black, concept design studio for videogames, film and new media Stephan Martiniere, Internationally acclaimed Science Fiction and fantasy artist Dr Peter E. Raad, founding Director, Linda and Mitch Hart eCenter at SMU Kiki Wolfkill, Executive Producer, Microsoft Game Studios

Red Bull, Art of the Can: Call for submissions

Red Bull Art of Can is a national juried exhibition featuring artwork in a variety of media that have one thing in common—they are all inspired by Red Bull or crafted from the iconic blue and silver cans. The juried exhibition is open to anyone with a flair for creativity and the talent to transform an original concept into a compelling piece of art that can be shared with a public audience.

Registration is free and open to artists nationwide through May 15, 2009. Sculptures, paintings, digital/graphic designs and various forms of mixed media will all be considered. Registration forms and details can be accessed at www.redbullartofcan.com.

Connecticut Film Festival: Call for submissions

The 5th Annual Connecticut Film, Writers, Music & Interactive Festival and Conference is accepting film and script submissions for the June 2-7, 2009 festival being held in downtown Danbury CT. The festival and conference will feature the exhibition and competition of more than 130 independent films, 100 music performances and 100 workshops, panels and keynotes as well as dozens of parties, industry VIP events and network opportunities.

Deadline for submissions is April 15th, 2009.

For full details: http://www.ctfilmfest.com/submit.php

Hot Rod Monsters Film Festival: Call for submissions

MISSION & OBJECTIVE
Creating an independent platform to connect Hot Rod, B-Movie, Kustom Kulture Documentary, Campy Horror and Sci-Fi Themed Film Makers with an appreciative audience. We carefully select the best of the best in regards to shorts, features, animations, documentaries and music videos in this newly emerging Kustom Kulture Genre..

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
Sponsored by Go-Kustom Rekords & Films we provide an intimate setting within the historic Grand illusion Cinema in Downtown Seattle July 18th & 19th

More details available at http://www.go-kustom.com/hotrodmonstersfilmfest.html

Mihalyo exhibit at Lighthouse Roasters in March

Jeff Mihalyo exhibits a collection of paintings at Lighthouse Roasters for the month of March. There is no opening event for the show which presents his trademark surreal travel imagery and includes two new paintings. Lighthouse roasts some great coffees, enjoy some with with great art in a casual setting.

The show runs from March 2nd-April 1st 2009

Lighthouse Roasters
400 North 43rd Street
Seattle, Wa 98103

RELAX Design Competition: Call for Furniture Design

CALL FOR ENTRIES

Submission deadline: March 30, 2009

RELAX furniture design contest sponsored by Rhinoceros. Participation is open to anyone. Winner receives a full retail copy of Rhinoceros.

Full details available at http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/03/04/relax-design-competition/

HIAWATHA LOFTS 1st ANNIVERSARY & URBAN ART FAIR

LOCATION: CENTRAL DISTRICT / JACKSON PLACE NEIGHBORHOOD
(one block east of Rainer between Dearborn at S Charles St.)

DATE: March 8th, 2009 / 12-7pm

We are pleased to present the official Hiawatha 1st Anniversary and Urban Art Fair on Sunday, March 8th. Completing its’ first year of operation, Hiawatha Lofts invites the public and local community to come and enjoy a full day of art, dance and independent local business provided by Hiawatha tenants & retailers.

The Hiawatha Lofts are located in the Jackson Place Neighborhood and made possible through ARTSPACE, a national nonprofit dedicated to creating, fostering, and preserving affordable space for artists and arts organizations. On the first floor retail space, C Art Gallery, My World Dance, Café Weekend, Youth Venture & Working Dog Bicycles will be showcasing their retail and nonprofit businesses that have brought new character and life to the Jackson Place & Rainier Avenue communities.

Hiawatha Lofts - artist live/work studios.
Hiawatha tenants open their doors to the public! Experience four floors of work/live art studios, open house viewing from 12 - 5pm. The Anniversary Show will exhibit tenants new work in the Community Room on the 1st floor.

C Art Gallery / My World Dance & Fitness
These two spaces will be transformed into the Urban Art Fair venue for local artists to exhibit and sell works to the public. Learn more about C Art Gallery’s mission to support cultural understanding through promoting diversity in the arts. Come dance, get fit and have fun with My World Dance demonstrations and class opportunities.

Café Weekend
Sponsoring the event, Hiawatha’s designer-run, boutique café will offer its’ regular fare of coffee & espresso from Caffé Vita, Morning Glory Chai, teas, sweets, pastries & limited edition art books. Additional food from Hallava Falafel and entertainment from the FYA Filipino Drill Team will be featured in the front plaza to celebrate the event.

The scheduled events include:
Noon – FYA Filipino Drill Team
1 pm – Miho & Diego Duo (marimba, drums, and quena--Andean flute)
2 pm – TBC Youth Speaks (spoken word)
2:20 pm – My World Dance Demos (Belly Dance & Funk Aerobics)
3:45 pm – Leisure Sounds (Jazz, Reggae, Funk project)
5:00 pm – Hiawatha Concert Series featuring Blame Sally (local four part harmonized folk-pop band)

Artist Call for Submissions: Washington Medical Center

The UWMC Art Program is interested in purchasing new or existing art works, in both 2 D and 3 D. All media will be accepted. The art program will not fund art work with nudity, religious or political imagery, or art that is hostile or confrontational.

The art work selected will be for the facilities at the University of Washington Medical Center and Roosevelt Clinic Buildings, located near the UWMC. All art will be displayed in public and patient care areas. Art selected should enhance the environment and provide enjoyment for the patients, visitors, and medical staff.

DEADLINE TO APPLY:Monday, April 6, 2009

FUNDING: From $500 to $6,000 is available for purchasing individual artworks. Total budget available is $40,000.

For full details, http://www.seattle.gov/arts/opportunities/calls.asp?opp=375&cat=0&view=3

Fairfield Museum: Call for photography submissions

Professional and serious amateur photographers are invited and encouraged to submit their work for a juried exhibition held at the Fairfield Museum in Fairfield, CT. This open competition will be curated by a jury of professional photographers including Stephen Wilkes, Eric Meola, Joanna McCarthy and Larry Silver.

Winning entries will be featured in the IMAGES exhibition at Fairfield Museum from April 24 through June 7, 2009. The IMAGES exhibition will provide visual artists with outstanding exposure to potential clients and colleagues in the region. Be a part of this opportunity to recognize the some of the best creative work being done in photography today.

Full submission details are available at http://data.fairfield.edu/fairfieldmuseum/index.lasso

Call for Submissions :: BLOOD FRUIT

Open call for submissions for a QUEER HORROR ANTHOLOGY - BLOOD FRUIT - to be published by QUEEREDFICTION where speculative genre is queered.

Deadline is 31st May 2009.

Visit the Queerfiction blog for more details.

The New Hampshire Film Festival: Call for entries

The New Hampshire Film Festival will take place Oct. 15-18 and the call for entries is now officially open. Films and screenplays are already pouring in, according to organizers. The NHFF has garnered national press coverage including in Moviemaker Magazine. Filmmakers and writers entered more than 600 films and 100 screenplays in 2008 when more than 6,000 people attended the festival. Filmmakers should visit www.nhfilmfestival.com to enter.

MAKE: Blog: 1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse call for submissions

Make is seeking submissions for 1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse, an upcoming book by Garth Johnson of ExtremeCraft.com, which will feature 21st Century craft and design, all made with recycled, upcycled, repurposed and reused items. Make is looking for the best examples of paper and book arts, jewelry, clothing, home and personal accessories, furniture, art, and miscellanea for possible publication. Make invites designers, artists, visionaries and crafters of all stripes to submit their work. check out the Make blog for full details.

The ReStore Recycled Art & Fashion Show: Call for submissions

The 2009 8th Annual Recycled Art & Fashion Show will be taking place this coming April in Seattle and Bellingham. Deadline to submissions is March 17th 2009. Click here for full details.