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SUMMARY:Exhibitionista: FACING DARKNESS
DESCRIPTION:I am thrilled to be included in FACING DARKNESS\, an online exhibition of works created by artists from 18th Street Art Center‘s 18th street and airport campuses. \nTour the Show!\n“In our darkest hours\, it is natural and human to seek connection with others\, to face the darkness together so that we can imagine a brighter path forward. In our current pandemic-time of crisis and isolation\, this instinct can feel thwarted\, and lead us to even darker places. Art is one of the ways that communities can find resilience in isolation\, a method of aesthetic communication that empowers both the artist and the viewer to transform the most difficult and paradigm-breaking experiences into new visions for the future. Even as the arts and cultural infrastructure in the US is in deep crisis\, the work of artists reflecting on this time and its socio-cultural reverberations is even more necessary for binding us together and rebuilding our world. As Californians for the Arts director Julie Baker quipped “A first responder comes in and saves a life. A second responder comes in and helps rebuild a life.” \nArtists are second responders\, and this exhibition of 25 varied artists from 18th Street’s artist community present multivalent ways that artworks that address the human capacity to overcome hardships on both global and personal scales. From meditations on memory\, investigations into the warped passage of time\, working through fraught familial relationships\, and grappling with fear and longing in a time of public health crises and inequities laid bare\, the artists in this show address our current moment both obliquely and directly\, with humor\, melancholy\, and uncomfortable propositions. Creation during this time feels nothing like luxury; rather it is deeply necessary in navigating the darkness ahead.”  \nCollective – “The only way out is through”\n“Hopes and Fears and…”\, 2020\, 24.5 x 16.25\, mixed media\n18th Street will host related online events over the course of the exhibition. \nParticipating artists include: Deborah Lynn Irmas\, Beth Davila Waldman\, Elham Sagharchi\, Gwen Samuels\, Rachel Chu\, Debra Disman\, M Susan Broussard\, Lionel Popkin\, Leo Garcia\, Alexandra Dillon\, Gregg A Chadwick\, Ameeta Nanji\, Yrneh Gabon\, Claudia Concha\, Luciana Abait\, Rebecca Youssef\, Crystal Michaelson\, Susie McKay Krieser\, Melinda Smith Altshuler\, David McDonald\, Julia Michelle Dawson\, Daniela Schweitzer\, Luigia Gio Martelloni\, Sheila Karbassian\, and Joan Wulf.
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/facing-darkness/
LOCATION:18th Street Arts Center Airport Gallery\, 3026 Airport Avenue\, Santa Monica\, CA\, 90405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Crafting Histories: Bookmaking with Debra Disman an Online Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:a Philanthropies\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree Older Adult\nOnline Workshop Series\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Art of the Book: Crafting Our Stories By Hand\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCrafting Histories: Bookmaking with Debra Disman an Online Workshop Series\n\n\nThe Art of the Book: Crafting Our Stories By Hand is an online workshop series specifically designed by Craft Contemporary and artist Debra Disman for adults over the age of 55. This program is made possible by funding from Aroha Philanthropies and is part of a nationwide campaign to bring thoughtful and specialized programs to a valuable population that is often undeserved by arts institutions.We invite you to register for this cycle’s participant cohort. This 8-session bookmaking series taught by artist Debra Disman will meet through the online platform Zoom\, every Friday at 11am – 1pm. Starting August 7 through September 11\, 2020. The program will conclude with a final presentation and discussion of works and experiences\, participants will also be provided a group document and online presence to share their work with friends and family. \nThis program is completely free of charge and courses are specifically developed to meet the needs of our participants. If you are interested in this opportunity and you are over the age of 55\, we invite you to apply today! We only ask that registrants MUST commit to participating in all 8 program sessions including the culminating event. \nSpace is limited to 12 participants that will be selected from their application response. Deadline to apply is Monday\, July 27\, 2020 by midnight. All participants will be notified on their application status by Friday\, July 31\, 2020. \nFor questions or more information please contact:\nandres@craftcontemporary.org \nClass Objective: Learn how to create folded\, glued and sewn book structures. Learn how to use bookmaking as an expressive vehicle for communication. Learn to share stories through the medium of bookmaking \nParticipants will be introduced to ideas of storytelling through materials and the handmade. We will explore what the term book means\, why books are important\, and how they have functioned through time and culture. \nOrientation: Tuesday\, August 4 \nSession 1: Friday\, August 7\nSession 2: Friday\, August 14\nSession 3: Friday\, August 21\nSession 4: Friday\, August 28\nSession 5: Friday\, September 4\nCritique & Wrap-up: Friday\, September 11 \nCulminating Event: Friday\, September 25
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/crafting-histories-bookmaking-with-debra-disman-an-online-workshop-series/
LOCATION:Craft Contemporary\, 5814 Wilshire Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentations,Teaching
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SUMMARY:The Book as Art v. 8.0: Infinity
DESCRIPTION:The Book as Art v. 8.0: Infinity\nJurors: Bexx Caswell-Olson\, Ann Kresge\, Joe Sanders\nOpening Reception\nFriday\, Aug. 28 | 7–9 pm\nA book begins as a small mass of material\, formed and pressed into life by ideas\, words\, and machines. A concept becomes thought\, becomes word\, becomes book\, becomes sculpture. From the tactile complexity of handmade paper\, to the alteration of existing volumes\, to a variety of other materials and concepts\, these objects\, in an increasingly digital world\, stubbornly survive. The objects in this exhibition will interpret the concept of the book and invite the viewer to look beyond the printed page to where word has become form. \nI am showing two pieces in the exhibition:\nPrairie\,  2018 (10.25″ x 45″ x 15.25″\, mixed media)\n  \n\nMaximum Security\, 2018\, (15 x 18 x 10.25″\, mixed media)\n   \n  \nThe Book as Art v. 8.0: Infinity  will be presented online until further notice.\nHowever\, the exhibition will be installed at the Decatur Branch of the DeKalb County Public Library\, in anticipation that the Periodicals Gallery at the Decatur Library may be open for limited viewing before the advertised end of the exhibition (October 17). \nView The Book as Art v.8: Infinity Virtual Opening!\nVirtual programming is in development to supplement and enhance viewer experience. I an honored to be participating in an Artist Talk at 7PM EST on Friday October 28th!  \nLive Zoom Events (FREE tickets via Eventbrite\, links available soon)\nOct. 7: Artist Talk with Valerie Aranda and Clemente Orozco Farías\nOct. 14: Artist Talk with Stephanie Russ and Isabelle Fleurelien\nOct. 21: Artist Interview: Peggy Johnston\nOct. 28: Artist Showcase and Discussion: Nicole Polonsky\, Christian Feneck\, Chris Revelle\, Debra Disman \n 
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/the-book-as-art-v-8-0-infinity/
LOCATION:Decatur Library\, 215 Sycamore Street\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tarfest 2020: Transition
DESCRIPTION:I am thrilled to be participating in: \n\n\n\nTarfest is a free multidisciplinary festival produced to provide artists performance/exhibition opportunities and audiences from all over Los Angeles with unique arts programming in the Miracle Mile District.cing Aret Exhibition\nAs significant transitions are evolving on multiple fronts\, we are examining and redefining our relationships with one another as well as the physical space we occupy. \nRecognizing this historic time\, the artists of Tarfest 2020’s “Transition” open call juried exhibition respond to core concepts of change with their work. This exhibition brings together artists from across So California whose practices engage with change through process\, concept\, culture\, chance\, and more. \nLAUNCH presents “Transition” in conjunction with Tarfest– our free multidisciplinary arts festival now in its 18th year. For 2020 and in response to Covid-19\, Tarfest moves from Tar Pits Park to multiple venues over multiple days- allowing for safe gatherings with appropriate social distancing. \nSee the show!\n \nExhibition Aug 22- Sept 5\, 2020.\n170 S. La Brea Ave.\, Upstairs\nLos Angeles\, CA 90036 \n \nLAUNCH LA believes exposure to the arts enhances quality of life and strengthens community through the shared appreciation of creative expression in all its forms and hybrids. LAUNCH LA is passionate about providing artists with quality opportunities to present themselves and their creations that reflect our times to a curious and enthusiastic audience at important happenings throughout Los Angeles. \nHOLLY JERGER is the exhibitions curator at Craft Contemporary (formerly Craft & Folk Art Museum) in Los Angeles\, CA. Since 2015\, she has organized or co-organized numerous exhibitions at Craft Contemporary\, including Chapters: Book Arts in Southern California\, Gronk’s Theater of Paint\, Betye Saar: Keepin’ it Clean\, and Melting Point: Movements in Contemporary Clay. Prior to her appointment as exhibitions curator\, Jerger served as senior curator of public engagement (2005-2014)\, developing 90 programs annually. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Ball State University\, Indiana\, and a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln\, where she also taught. She has served on the boards of the Museum Educators of Southern California (MESC) and the Los Angeles Printmaking Society. \nLAUNCH LA believes exposure to the arts enhances quality of life and strengthens community through the shared appreciation of creative expression in all its forms and hybrids. LAUNCH LA is passionate about providing artists with quality opportunities to present themselves and their creations that reflect our times to a curious and enthusiastic audience at important happenings throughout Los Angeles. \nLAUNCH LA addresses these core values by presenting arts and culture programming throughout the year at its gallery and project space on La Brea Avenue\, through multidisciplinary programs at TARFEST\, our free music and arts festival held annually at the La Brea Tar Pits Park\, now in its 13th year\, as well as periodic showcases and collaborations in important Los Angeles communities. \nJames Panozzo – Founder/Executive Director\nJames created the non-profit social enterprise LAUNCH in 2010 to oversee the production of TarFest annually while also providing unique programming and exhibition opportunities to important artists in Los Angeles. He served as the Director of Lawrence Asher Gallery from 2004 – 2010\, exhibiting emerging and mid-career painters\, sculptors and installation artists. James co-founded TarFest in 2003 and continues to develop and manage its programs which provide opportunities to emerging artists at venues in the Miracle Mile District of LA. \nI am showing:\n“Torrent and Tangle: Keep your House In Order“\n2019\, 10.5 x 25 x 18”\, mixed media \n\n \nView a Facebook Live tour of the exhibition with James Panozzo: \nhttps://www.facebook.com/LaunchLA/videos/2350520525255774/?comment_id=2351347821839711&notif_id=1598253654604511&notif_t=feedback_reaction_generic&ref=notif
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LOCATION:Launch LA\, 170 S La Brea Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90036
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