BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Debra Disman - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Debra Disman X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://debradisman.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Debra Disman REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20180311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20181104T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201026T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201215T170000 DTSTAMP:20201023T184603Z CREATED:20201011T034744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201023T184603Z UID:6005-1603710000-1608051600@debradisman.com SUMMARY:"Building Networks of Empathy" DESCRIPTION:The exhibition Building Networks of Empathy is the second of a two-part show that asks us to consider the ways in which art empowers not only the artist\, but its viewers to transform their most difficult experiences into enlightened outcomes. The first part of the show is an ongoing online-only exhibition entitled Facing Darkness\, which encouraged artists in our community to reflect internally on our current moment of pandemic\, isolation\, and structural inequity laid bare. \nFor this second part\, which will be physically installed in 18th Street Arts Center’s spacious Airport campus hangar galleries\, artists were asked to respond to how they have changed as a result of their inner reflections on darkness\, and to imagine new futures and societal structures as we see our way out of crisis. Each artist grapples as well with the role that art can play in social reflection\, expression\, and cultural paradigm shifts as a result of a deeper understanding of each other\, and the empathy that follows. The exhibition sees empathy not only as a way to share and understand what others are going through\, but also as a natural and endless resource that we can all rely on when crisis and emergency hit\, with hopes that we can turn this moment of collective fear into a sublime experience. \nDebra Disman\, Chromatic Interactions: The Golden Thread\, 2020. File cards\, pencils\, crayons\, thread. Installation. 76 x 90 inches.\nPhoto by Debra Disman. Courtesy of the artist.\n“I was commissioned to create an interactive book for Craft Contemporary’s 2017 exhibition\, Chapters: Book Arts in Southern California\, which opened shortly after the 2016 presidential election. Visitors could choose file cards in an array of colors\, draw and write on them\, and insert them into the pocketed pages of the book. A range of feelings\, responses\, and concerns were expressed through the cards\, which the Museum Staff saved and gave to me at the end of the show. I stitched them together grouped loosely by theme\, to express the network of empathy they depicted\, held together by golden thread.” \nThis exhibition may be viewed by appointment only. Please visit here to sign up to visit the exhibition! \nParticipating artists include: Alexandra Dillon\, Deborah Lynn Irmas\, Luigia Gio Martelloni\, Rebecca Setareh\, M Susan Broussard\, Julia Michelle Dawson\, Lionel Popkin\, Ameeta Nanji\, Siru Wen\, Elham Sagharchi\, Debra Disman\, Luciana Abait\, Sheila Karbassian\, Daniela Schweitzer\, Joan Wulf\, Loren Harris-Heller\, Nung-Hsin Hu\, and Susie McKay Krieser. \nThe exhibition will be accompanied by a live Zoom panel featuring Alma Ruiz and Karen Sherman\, moderated by Paul Bonin-Rodriguez\, on November 12\, 2020 at 12pm. For this panel discussion\, curators\, artists\, activists\, advocates\, and scholars are invited to meet virtually  to reflect on the public opening of Facing Darkness\, and consider how the show renders a public crisis and artists’ circumstances evident and knowable. Moderated by artist-scholar Paul Bonin-Rodriguez\, with talks by curator Alma Ruiz and dancemaker Karen Sherman\, (Inter)facing Darkness will frame a dialogue on how artists are operating as second responders\, as thought leaders\, and resource gatherers at this time. Participants will be invited to speak on their experience of the show at this moment. Register here. URL:https://debradisman.com/event/building-networks-of-empathy/ LOCATION:18th Street Arts Center Airport Gallery\, 3026 Airport Avenue\, Santa Monica\, CA\, 90405\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://debradisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/DebraDisman_Chromatic-Interactions-The-Golden-Thread_6.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="18th Street Arts Center":MAILTO:office@18thstreet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200909T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201001T170000 DTSTAMP:20200820T191342Z CREATED:20200820T185954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200820T191342Z UID:5795-1599652800-1601571600@debradisman.com SUMMARY:2020 California Open Exhibition DESCRIPTION:CONGRATULATIONS 2020 CALIFORNIA OPEN ACCEPTED ARTISTS\nJuror Kate Mothes selected 101 unique objects of fine art from 99 artists. \nNearly 1\,000 entries were submitted to the artist call.   \nThe 2020 California Open displays at TAG in all of our downstairs galleries from September 9 — October 1. Fine art viewings are available by appointment only until Stay Home orders are lifted for Los Angeles. Please call or email the gallery for more information. \nI am thrilled to be showing “FALLING”\, 2018\, 11″ x (up to) 23″ x 7.5″\, mixed media\n \nFront view  (interior/exterior)                                     Detail   (interior/exterior) \n  \n \nDetail (interior/exterior)                                                    Back view (exterior) URL:https://debradisman.com/event/2020-california-open-exhibition/ LOCATION:Tag Gallery\, 5458 Wilshire Boulevard\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90036\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://debradisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Falling2_for_SITE.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="TAG GALLERY":MAILTO:info@taggallery.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200822T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200905T170000 DTSTAMP:20200827T193539Z CREATED:20200812T173636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T193539Z UID:5768-1598097600-1599325200@debradisman.com 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¬if_id=1598253654604511¬if_t=feedback_reaction_generic&ref=notif URL:https://debradisman.com/event/tarfest-2020-transition/ LOCATION:Launch LA\, 170 S La Brea Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90036 CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://debradisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/DD10.31.198214-Edit-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Launch LA":MAILTO:info@launchla.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200817T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201017T000000 DTSTAMP:20200908T004936Z CREATED:20200707T014649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T004936Z UID:5565-1597622400-1602892800@debradisman.com 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 CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://debradisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/dd2.22.19-266-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200804T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200911T140000 DTSTAMP:20200711T021542Z CREATED:20200711T021108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200711T021542Z UID:5650-1596538800-1599832800@debradisman.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://debradisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Bookmaking_1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Craft Contemporary":MAILTO:info@cafam.org  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200727T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210630T120000 DTSTAMP:20210406T052523Z CREATED:20200722T051756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210406T052523Z UID:5720-1595851200-1625054400@debradisman.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://debradisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Facing-Darkness-Facebook.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="18th Street Arts Center":MAILTO:office@18thstreet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200710T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200829T170000 DTSTAMP:20200817T192659Z CREATED:20200711T235114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200817T192659Z UID:5661-1594382400-1598720400@debradisman.com SUMMARY:Material Identity DESCRIPTION:I am thrilled to be showing two pieces in the exhibition MATERIAL IDENTITY\,  at Artworks Center for Contemporary Art\, in Loveland Colorado!\nThe show asks the question: \n“How does materiality represent who we are? Does the material you use dictate who you are as a maker? How does medium speak to who you are as an individual?” \nIn the exhibition Material Identity\, 27 artists and makers from 3 countries and 16 states explore the substance of material\, paying special attention to their place in the world\, either from a focus inward\, or how they identify in society at large. This international exhibition was juried by Jiseon Lee Isbara\, Otis College of Art and Design\, and Jessica Kooiman Parker\, Boulder Dairy Art Center. \nTour the Exhibition!\nListen to participating artists talk with Executive Director Sarah LaBarre and Curator Jessica Kooiman Parker URL:https://debradisman.com/event/material-identity-2/ LOCATION:Loveland Artists Collective\, 310 N. Railroad Avenue CO\, Loveland\, Colorado\, 80537 CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://debradisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/dd2.22.19-242-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Loveland Artists Collective":MAILTO:info@artworksloveland.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200530T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200531T180000 DTSTAMP:20200523T061137Z CREATED:20200523T061137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200523T061137Z UID:5518-1590840000-1590948000@debradisman.com SUMMARY:DRIVE-BY-ART Los Angeles: Public Art in This Moment of Social Distancing DESCRIPTION:Thrilled to be participating in…\nDRIVE-BY-ART Los Angeles:  Street\nOrganized by Warren Neidich\, Renee Petropoulos\, Michael Slenske and Anuradha Vikram \nWEBSITE: www.drive-by-art.org\nCONTACT: info@drive-by-art.org \nTwo locations will be divided East and West of Western Avenue over two weekends. \nEAST LA: MAY 23rd-25th East of Western Avenue including Altadena\, Pasadena\, South Pasadena\, Frogtown\, Glassell Park\, Mount Washington\, Highland Park\, Chinatown (Cypress Park and Elysian Park)\, Glendale\, Sunland\, Tujunga\, Eagle Rock\, Atwater\, Silver Lake\, Echo Park\, Koreatown\, MacArthur Park\, Rampart Village\, Historic Filipinotown\, Little Armenia\, Los Feliz\, East Hollywood\, Downtown LA and University Park.\nTimes: 12-6pm + night viewings at select locations Saturday\, May 23rd\, 8pm-midnight \nWEST LA: MAY 30th-31st West of Western Avenue including Crenshaw\, Leimert Park\, Baldwin Hills\, West Adams\, Culver City\, Inglewood\, Mid City\, Mid-Wilshire\, Venice\, Mar Vista\, Marina Del Rey\, Palms\, Santa Monica\, Brentwood\, Pacific Palisades\, Westwood\, Beverly Glen\, Beverly Hills\, West Hollywood\, Beverly Wood and Century City.\nTimes: 12-6pm + night viewings at select locations Saturday\, May 30th\, 8pm-midnight \nParticipating artists include: Luciana Abait\, Lita Albuquerque\, Marcel Alcala\, Shagha Ariannia\, Charles Arnoldi\, Joshua Aster\, Elena Bajo\, Sharon Barnes\, Sarah Beadle\, Jeff Beall\, Scott Benzel\, Andrew Berardini\, Lauren Bon\, Olivia Booth\, Theodore Boyer\, Leonardo Bravo\, Kimberly Brooks\, Rebecca Bruno\, Anita Bunn\, Jedediah Caesar\, Nancy Baker Cahill\, Kristin Calabrese\, Angel Chen\, Joe Day\, Yasmine Diaz\, Debra Disman\, Dani Dodge\, Paul Donald\, Dana Berman Duff\, Bradney Evans\, Rochelle Fabb\, Katja Farin\, Renée A. Fox\, Cayetano Ferrer\, Shahla K. Friberg\, Francesca Gabbiani\, Yrneh Gabon\, Kiva Garber-Maikovska\, Sonja Gerdes\, Chet Glaze\, Todd Gray\, Phyllis Green\, Robert Gunderman\, Julia Haft-Candell\, Robert Herbst\, Gilah Yelin Hirsch\, Evan Holloway\, Andrew Holmquist\, Bettina Hubby\, Salomon Huerta\, Steve Hurd\, Max Jansons\, Vincent Johnson\, Kyle Jorgensen\, JPW3\, Annetta Kapon\, Michael Kelly\, Mak Kern\, Mirena Kim\, John Knuth\, Marcus Kuiland-Nazario\, Dan Kwong\, Thomas Lawson\, Kang Seung Lee\, Rebecca Levinson\, Thomas Linder/Timo Fahler\, Sydney Littenberg\, Karen Lofgren\, Shana Lutker\, Marisa Mandler\, Chandler McWilliams\, Jason Meadows\, Adam Moskowitz\, Brian C. Moss\, Dave Muller\, Nicole Nadeau\, Stephen Neidich\, Kori Newkirk\, Ben Wolf Noam\, Jordie Oetken\, Stas Orlovski\, Erika Ostrander\, Mamiko Otsubo\, Anita Pace\, Xiou Ping\, Mary Anna Pomonis\, Vanessa Prager\, Nicole Rademacher\, Lucas Reiner\, Jackie Rines\, Shelby Roberts\, Nina R. Salerno\, Aram Saroyan\, David Schafer\, Kenny Scharf\, Marty Schnapf\, Kim Schoenstadt\, Kristine Schomaker\, Julia Schwartz\, Kyungmi Shin\, Susan Silton\, Francesco Siqueiros\, Emilija Škarnulytė\, Natalie Smith\, Cammie Staros\, Janet Sternburg\, Christian Tedeschi\, Lincoln Tobier\, Dani Tull\, Victoria Vesna\, Henry Vincent\, Alice Wang\, Dan S. Wang\, Sterling Wells\, Jennifer West\, Takako Yamaguchi\, Kulapat Yantrasast\, Jason Yates\, Jenny Yurshansky\, Jody Zellen\, and Peter Zellner. \nFor more information please email info@drive-by-art.org\nor reach out to Warren Neidich at +1-917-664-4526 or Jocelyn Anker at +1-917-291-4406 \n  URL:https://debradisman.com/event/drive-by-art-los-angeles-public-art-in-this-moment-of-social-distancing/ LOCATION:18th Street Arts Center Airport Gallery\, 3026 Airport Avenue\, Santa Monica\, CA\, 90405\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://debradisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/drive-by-art-BW_500.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200530 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200621 DTSTAMP:20200603T022930Z CREATED:20200603T022136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200603T022930Z UID:5543-1590796800-1592697599@debradisman.com SUMMARY:DRIVE-BY-ART Los Angeles DESCRIPTION:Drive-By-Art Los Angeles was/is an amazing outside public art exhibition organized by Warren Neidich\, Renee Petropoulos\, Michael Slenske and Anuradha Vikram.  \nDRIVE-BY-ART (Public Art in This Moment of Social Distancing)\, an outdoor public art exhibition that is experienced from the safety and intimacy of one’s own automobile.\n\n\nWEST LA: was MAY 30th-31st West of Western Avenue including Crenshaw\, Leimert Park\, Baldwin Hills\, West Adams\, Culver City\, Inglewood\, Mid City\, Mid-Wilshire\, Venice\, Mar Vista\, Marina Del Rey\, Palms\, Santa Monica\, Brentwood\, Pacific Palisades\, Westwood\, Beverly Glen\, Beverly Hills\, West Hollywood\, Beverly Wood and Century City.\nTimes: 12-6pm + night viewings at select locations Saturday\, May 30th\, 8pm-midnight- these had to be cancelled due to rioting\, looting and unrest across Los Angeles. \nI showed\, “Eat Your Young“\, and installation that was installed over one of the windows on the exterior of my studio at 18th Street Arts Center.\n\nParticipating artists include: Luciana Abait\, Lita Albuquerque\, Marcel Alcala\, Shagha Ariannia\, Charles Arnoldi\, Joshua Aster\, Elena Bajo\, Sharon Barnes\, Sarah Beadle\, Jeff Beall\, Scott Benzel\, Andrew Berardini\, Lauren Bon\, Olivia Booth\, Theodore Boyer\, Leonardo Bravo\, Kimberly Brooks\, Rebecca Bruno\, Anita Bunn\, Jedediah Caesar\, Nancy Baker Cahill\, Kristin Calabrese\, Angel Chen\, Joe Day\, Yasmine Diaz\, Debra Disman\, Dani Dodge\, Paul Donald\, Dana Berman Duff\, Bradney Evans\, Rochelle Fabb\, Katja Farin\, Renée A. Fox\, Cayetano Ferrer\, Shahla K. Friberg\, Francesca Gabbiani\, Yrneh Gabon\, Kiva Garber-Maikovska\, Sonja Gerdes\, Chet Glaze\, Todd Gray\, Phyllis Green\, Robert Gunderman\, Julia Haft-Candell\, Robert Herbst\, Gilah Yelin Hirsch\, Evan Holloway\, Andrew Holmquist\, Bettina Hubby\, Salomon Huerta\, Steve Hurd\, Max Jansons\, Vincent Johnson\, Kyle Jorgensen\, JPW3\, Annetta Kapon\, Michael Kelly\, Mak Kern\, Mirena Kim\, John Knuth\, Marcus Kuiland-Nazario\, Dan Kwong\, Thomas Lawson\, Kang Seung Lee\, Rebecca Levinson\, Thomas Linder/Timo Fahler\, Sydney Littenberg\, Karen Lofgren\, Shana Lutker\, Marisa Mandler\, Chandler McWilliams\, Jason Meadows\, Adam Moskowitz\, Brian C. Moss\, Dave Muller\, Nicole Nadeau\, Stephen Neidich\, Kori Newkirk\, Ben Wolf Noam\, Jordie Oetken\, Stas Orlovski\, Erika Ostrander\, Mamiko Otsubo\, Anita Pace\, Xiou Ping\, Mary Anna Pomonis\, Vanessa Prager\, Nicole Rademacher\, Lucas Reiner\, Jackie Rines\, Shelby Roberts\, Nina R. Salerno\, Aram Saroyan\, David Schafer\, Kenny Scharf\, Marty Schnapf\, Kim Schoenstadt\, Kristine Schomaker\, Julia Schwartz\, Kyungmi Shin\, Susan Silton\, Francesco Siqueiros\, Emilija Škarnulytė\, Natalie Smith\, Cammie Staros\, Janet Sternburg\, Christian Tedeschi\, Lincoln Tobier\, Dani Tull\, Victoria Vesna\, Henry Vincent\, Alice Wang\, Dan S. Wang\, Sterling Wells\, Jennifer West\, Takako Yamaguchi\, Kulapat Yantrasast\, Jason Yates\, Jenny Yurshansky\, Jody Zellen\, and Peter Zellner. \nDrive-By-Art was created by Warren Neidich\, a conceptual artist\, theorist and organizer. He is the founding director of Saas-Fee Summer Institute of Art and the American editor of Archive Books\, Berlin and Milan. URL:https://debradisman.com/event/drive-by-art-los-angeles/ LOCATION:18th Street Arts Center Airport Gallery\, 3026 Airport Avenue\, Santa Monica\, CA\, 90405\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Presentations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://debradisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/drive-by-art-BW_500.png ORGANIZER;CN="Organized by Warren Neidich%2C Renee Petropoulos%2C Michael Slenske and Anuradha Vikram":MAILTO:info@drive-by-art.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200514T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200627T000000 DTSTAMP:20200527T050244Z CREATED:20200511T190732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200527T050244Z UID:5447-1589414400-1593216000@debradisman.com SUMMARY:"EXPRESSIONS 2020" Exhibition DESCRIPTION:I am honored to be included in: \n“EXPRESSIONS 2020” \nPresented by The Marin Society of Artists\nJuror: Andrea Schwartz of Andrea Schwartz Gallery \nTour the show! \nI am showing “Torrent and Tangle: Keep Your House in Order” 2019\, mixed media (book board\, hemp cord\, canvas\, watercolor paper\, lace\, ribbon\, acrylic paint).  \n  Photography: Elon Schoenholz \n“These are extraordinary and unprecedented times with the COVID-19 virus affecting our daily lives. The well being of our visitors\, artists and community as well as continuing to showcase artists’ work is of utmost importance. To that end\, Marin Society of Artists has decided to present our Expressions 2020 exhibition in a virtual gallery venue. The virtual gallery will be on view for six weeks\, commencing May 14\, 2020.” The show runs through June 27\, 2020.  Tour the show! \n  URL:https://debradisman.com/event/expressions-2020/ LOCATION:Marin Society of Artists Gallery\, 1515 3rd Street\, CA\, San Rafael\,\, CA\, 94901\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://debradisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Torrant1_for_SITE.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200417T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200509T000000 DTSTAMP:20200416T041759Z CREATED:20200416T040957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200416T041759Z UID:5252-1587081600-1588982400@debradisman.com SUMMARY:3rd Annual Spring Small Works Show Vanessa Lacy Gallery DESCRIPTION:I am honored to be part of the: \n\n3rd Annual Spring Small Works Show\nat the Vanessa Lacy Gallery\n\n\n\n\nTake a virtual tour!\n  URL:https://debradisman.com/event/3rd-annual-spring-small-works-show-vanessa-lacy-gallery/ LOCATION:Vanessa Lacy Gallery\, 1600 Genessee St. Unit 161\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64102\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://debradisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/WEB-Narrow-Bridge-1-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Vanessa Lacy Gallery":MAILTO:https://vanessalacygallery.com/contact/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200416T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200416T173000 DTSTAMP:20200320T181022Z CREATED:20200320T180229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200320T181022Z UID:5057-1587052800-1587058200@debradisman.com SUMMARY:Painting Program at the Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library! DESCRIPTION:Learn about the color wheel\, how to mix colors\, and how to wield a brush in this fun after-school program for children of all ages. We will use real acrylic paints and beautiful canvass and watercolor paper for our explorations in paint! URL:https://debradisman.com/event/painting-program-at-the-will-ariel-durant-branch-library/ LOCATION:Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library\, 7140 Sunset Blvd\,\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States CATEGORIES:Presentations,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://debradisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/WEBe1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200407T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200407T163000 DTSTAMP:20200320T184129Z CREATED:20200320T183800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200320T184129Z UID:5067-1586269800-1586277000@debradisman.com SUMMARY:Poetry Flag Bookmaking at the Granada Hills Library! DESCRIPTION:  \nThis Leap Year\, celebrate Poetry Month at the Granada Hills Library by making the fun and fabulous flag book structure\, and adding poetry to its pages.\nComplete your book with your own rhymes\, poems or lyrics\,  dive into the words of your favorite poets\, and discover new ones on the shelves of the Library.\nWelcome the warmth of Spring with this joyous activity! URL:https://debradisman.com/event/poetry-flag-bookmaking-at-the-granada-hills-library/ LOCATION:Granada Hills Branch\, Los Angeles Public Library\, 10640 Petit Avenue Granada Hills\, CA 91344\, Granada Hills\, United States CATEGORIES:Presentations,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://debradisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/WEB1-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200401T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200401T170000 DTSTAMP:20200308T032021Z CREATED:20200307T050847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200308T032021Z UID:4953-1585756800-1585760400@debradisman.com SUMMARY:Celebrate Women Artists From Around the World for Women's History Month! DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Women’s History Month by celebrating women artists with Debra Disman!\nCreate your own accordion fold book\, and add images and information about great female artists from different times in history\, as well as your own words and artwork. \nLearn about bookmaking\, women artists\, and how to be creative\, all at the same time!\nThis program is for kids and all ages URL:https://debradisman.com/event/celebrate-women-artists-from-around-the-world-for-womens-history-month/ LOCATION:Platt Branch Library\, 23600 Victory Blvd\, Woodland Hills\, CA\, 91367\, United States CATEGORIES:Presentations,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://debradisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/tohyf_SAARa.gif ORGANIZER;CN="Platt Branch Library":MAILTO:https://www.lapl.org/user/91/contact END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200328T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200328T160000 DTSTAMP:20200218T004016Z CREATED:20200203T233218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200218T004016Z UID:4788-1585404000-1585411200@debradisman.com SUMMARY:The Art of the Book: Crafting Our Stories by Hand Exhibition and Culminating Event DESCRIPTION:Join Us at Craft Contemporary (Formerly know as the Craft and Folk Art Museum)\nSaturday\, March 28 | 2 – 4 PM | Free\nArtist Debra Disman and participants of our older adults’ workshop will host an outdoor exhibition reception\, featuring the artists’ books they created over the course of the series\, and facilitate a bookmaking activity for attendees. This program is generously sponsored by Aroha Philanthropies. URL:https://debradisman.com/event/the-art-of-the-book-crafting-our-stories-by-hand-exhibition-and-culminating-event/ LOCATION:Craft Contemporary\, 5814 Wilshire Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90036\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Presentations,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://debradisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/TEXTILE-2_A.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Craft Contemporary":MAILTO:info@cafam.org  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200317T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200317T173000 DTSTAMP:20200210T211116Z CREATED:20200210T211116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200210T211116Z UID:4819-1584459000-1584466200@debradisman.com SUMMARY:Keep Precious Memories Stored in a Journal Session 2 DESCRIPTION:Join us to create your own journal using single signature binding techniques.\nLearn how to create a book with a spine\, covers and pages in which to to store your precious memories\, doodle\, dream\, draw and write! \n“Artist-in-Residence Debra Disman will teach patrons how to use sewing techniques to bind together their own journal. This program is possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.” \nThis program series is part of my artist residency through the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs in bookmaking! URL:https://debradisman.com/event/keep-precious-memories-stored-in-a-journal-session-2/ LOCATION:Granada Hills Branch\, Los Angeles Public Library\, 10640 Petit Avenue Granada Hills\, CA 91344\, Granada Hills\, United States CATEGORIES:Presentations,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://debradisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/MAKE-YOUR-OWN-JOURNAL-FLYER-2_Page_2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200310T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200310T173000 DTSTAMP:20200210T210830Z CREATED:20200210T210255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200210T210830Z UID:4814-1583854200-1583861400@debradisman.com SUMMARY:Keep Precious Memories Stored in a Journal Session 1 DESCRIPTION:Join us to create your own journal using single signature binding techniques.\nLearn how to create a book with a spine\, covers and pages in which to to store your precious memories\, doodle\, dream\, draw and write! \n“Artist-in-Residence Debra Disman will teach patrons how to use sewing techniques to bind together their own journal. This program is possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.” \nThis program series is part of my artist residency through the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs in bookmaking! URL:https://debradisman.com/event/keep-precious-memories-stored-in-a-journal-session-1/ LOCATION:Granada Hills Branch\, Los Angeles Public Library\, 10640 Petit Avenue Granada Hills\, CA 91344\, Granada Hills\, United States CATEGORIES:Presentations,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://debradisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/MAKE-YOUR-OWN-JOURNAL-FLYER-2_Page_1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200307T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200307T130000 DTSTAMP:20200224T042918Z CREATED:20200224T035404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200224T042918Z UID:4855-1583575200-1583586000@debradisman.com SUMMARY:CELEBRATING THE LEGACY OF SANTA MONICA BLACK COMMUNITY LEADER THELMA TERRY FOR WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH DESCRIPTION:IMAGE: The Terryettes Drill Team\, formed by Mrs. Thelma Terry. Photo courtesy of the Quinn Research Center and The Terryettes. \nJoin us for a unique celebration\, and community art project from noon to 1PM\nCELEBRATING\nThelma Terry: Athlete\, Educator\, and Community Leader\nA Women’s History Month Celebration\nSaturday\, March 7\, 2020 | 10 AM – 1 PM\nVirginia Avenue Park\, Thelma Terry Building\n2200 Virginia Ave\, Santa Monica \n“In observance of Women’s History Month\, Virginia Avenue Park\, 18th Street Arts Center\, and the Quinn Research Center are teaming up to celebrate the life and work of Thelma Terry\, a community leader with a lasting legacy around teen recreation\, athletics\, and arts education in the Pico Neighborhood of Santa Monica. Through her life’s work\, Thelma Terry touched so many in the community\, but has very little presence online or in the history books. Through the efforts of Quinn Research Center\, researcher Sabrina Fields\, Virginia Avenue Park\, and 18th Street Arts Center\, Terry will finally have a Wikipedia page that matches her profound influence in the community. The Quinn Research Center provided photos and historical information on Thelma Terry from their archives for this page\, and 18th Street Arts Center was able to provide some first-hand oral history accounts from their culturemapping90404.org project. Through art-making\, sharing stories\, local history presentations\, food\, and more\, the community will celebrate Thelma Terry’s legacy at the Thelma Terry Center on Saturday March 7\, 2020 from 10am-1pm. \nNestled in Santa Monica’s Pico neighborhood\, the Thelma Terry building is a recreation facility right in the heart of Virginia Avenue Park. The building is used primarily for community gathering activities: everything from baile folklorico rehearsals to rent control information sessions. Although the essence of these activities are in line with the legacy of Thelma Terry\, only a few know about her influence in the Westside\, specifically in Venice and Santa Monica. \nThe event on March 7th will feature a community art-making activity with Debra Disman\, a presentation from Art+Feminism’s West Coast rep Stacey Allan\, memories of Mrs. Terry from her contemporaries and students\, and a call for more Santa Monicans to get involved in future Wikipedia-thons to record and write the histories of underrecognized women leaders of color in this community. For information or to get involved in a future Santa Monica-focused Wikipedia-thon\, please email sbyank@18thstreet.org.” \nRead FULL Press Release! \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\, URL:https://debradisman.com/event/celebrating-the-legacy-of-santa-monica-black-community-leader-thelma-terry-for-womens-history-month/ LOCATION:Virginia Avenue Park\, 2200 Virginia Ave\, Santa Monica\, CA\, 90404\, United States CATEGORIES:Presentations,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://debradisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/THELMAterryettes_web.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="18th Street Arts Center":MAILTO:office@18thstreet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200215T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200215T170000 DTSTAMP:20200126T014026Z CREATED:20200126T013621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200126T014026Z UID:4716-1581778800-1581786000@debradisman.com SUMMARY:"We Write The Book" Culmination Event at the Sunland-Tujunga Library DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a wonderful event culminating my Artist Residency at the Sunland-Tujunga Branch Library\, supported by the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs. \nOn display will be handmade books created by participants in the workshops\, including fun and fascinating Flag Books made by 9th grade Visual and Performing Arts English class students from the nearby Verdugo Hills High School! \nThis is an event for the whole family and the whole community. \nCome and enjoy refreshments\, enjoying the handmade books on display\, and making your own book in the community room! \n  \n  \n  URL:https://debradisman.com/event/we-write-the-book-culmination-event-at-the-sunland-tujunga-library/ LOCATION:Sunland-Tujunga Branch Library\, 7771 Foothill Boulevard 7771Foothill Blvd. Tujunga\, CA 91042\, Tujunga (Los Angeles)\, CA\, 91042\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Presentations,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://debradisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/STPL-CULM-EVENT-2020-FLIER.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sunland-Tujunga Branch Library":MAILTO:https://www.lapl.org/user/98/contact END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200214T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200328T000000 DTSTAMP:20200120T041601Z CREATED:20200113T045422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200120T041601Z UID:4635-1581638400-1585353600@debradisman.com SUMMARY:The "HeArt of the Book" Show DESCRIPTION:I am delighted to participate in: \nLoveland Artists Collective Presents A National Juried Book Arts Show: \nThe HeART of the Book\n \nFebruary 14th – March 28th\, 2020 \n“The book has long been treasured as a literary work of art\, but it is often forgotten in the realm of visual art.   Book arts have been around as long as humanity has been writing and reading\, but within the last couple of decades\, the book arts have become increasingly diverse and innovative.     The Loveland Artists Collective has been invited to show this group exhibition at Artworks\, which is the largest Studio Artist Community in Northern Colorado dedicated to advancing the contemporary arts and visual artists. \n(click here for more info on Artworks).   \nArtists will be on display in the South Gallery at Artworks in downtown Loveland from February 14th – March 28th.  This exhibit will be promoted and included in the Loveland Sweetheart Festival\, which occurs February 14-16\, 2020 .  The festival is expected to bring 35\,000 visitors along with the normal foot traffic Loveland receives during this important month.” URL:https://debradisman.com/event/the-heart-of-the-book-show/ LOCATION:Loveland Artists Collective\, 310 N. Railroad Avenue CO\, Loveland\, Colorado\, 80537 CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://debradisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Heart-of-the-Book-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Loveland Artists Collective":MAILTO:info@artworksloveland.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200210T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200814T170000 DTSTAMP:20200817T174449Z CREATED:20200113T042342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200817T174449Z UID:4632-1581336000-1597424400@debradisman.com SUMMARY:"Drawing Connections" DESCRIPTION:I am honored to participate in the \n DRAWING CONNECTIONS | Exhibition\nat 18th Street Art Center\nFebruary 10 – August 14\, 2020\nNorth and South Galleries | 3026 Airport Avenue\nExhibition Reception and Artist Open Studios\nFebruary 22\, 2020 | 5-8 PM\n“Drawing Connections aims to trace the invisible networks between a selection of current artists in residence at 18th Street Arts Center\, both from our 18th Street campus and our Airport hangar. The show highlights how artists from different backgrounds and whose practices range from traditional to experimental art can dialogue through one of the earliest and most fundamental tools for human expression\, drawing. This process of mark-making reveals the initial creative impulse that may later take the form of a video\, a performance\, a piece of music\, an art installation\, a painting\, or a drawing itself. This curatorial exercise intends to delve into the essence of the multivalent creative practices of the artistic community of 18th Street Arts Center.” \nSee the show! URL:https://debradisman.com/event/drawing-connections-exhbition/ LOCATION:18th Street Arts Center Airport Gallery\, 3026 Airport Avenue\, Santa Monica\, CA\, 90405\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://debradisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/18th-Street-Arts-Center.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="18th Street Arts Center":MAILTO:office@18thstreet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200208T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200208T163000 DTSTAMP:20200108T211619Z CREATED:20200108T210525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200108T211619Z UID:4577-1581172200-1581179400@debradisman.com SUMMARY:Make a Recipe Book at the Granada Hills Branch Library! DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for a fun-filled recipe bookmaking program\, and create a place to preserve treasured family recipes and new ones too!\n \nThis program is part of my Artist Residency at the Granada Hills Public Library and is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department Cultural Affairs.\nAll ages welcome. Bring the family and create together!\nAll materials provided. URL:https://debradisman.com/event/make-a-recipe-book-at-the-granada-hills-branch-library/ LOCATION:Granada Hills Branch\, Los Angeles Public Library\, 10640 Petit Avenue Granada Hills\, CA 91344\, Granada Hills\, United States CATEGORIES:Presentations,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://debradisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/RecipeFlier0220-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200201T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200201T170000 DTSTAMP:20200108T210548Z CREATED:20200108T202845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200108T210548Z UID:4570-1580569200-1580576400@debradisman.com SUMMARY:Make Your Own Book at the Sunland-Tujunga Branch Library! DESCRIPTION:Join us and the Wide Open Reading group at the Sunland-Tujunga Library and learn to bind together your own book you can use as a journal\, sketchbook\, diary\, dream catcher or idea book!\nLearn what signatures are in bookbinding\, and how they become book pages.\nCreate your book\, then design\, embellish\, decorate and personalize your cover for inspiration\nAll materials provided.\nAll ages welcome. Bring the family and create together!\nThis program is part of my Artist Residency at the Sunland-Tujunga Public Library and is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department Cultural Affairs. URL:https://debradisman.com/event/make-your-own-book-at-the-sunland-tujunga-branch-library/ LOCATION:Sunland-Tujunga Branch Library\, 7771 Foothill Boulevard 7771Foothill Blvd. Tujunga\, CA 91042\, Tujunga (Los Angeles)\, CA\, 91042\, United States CATEGORIES:Presentations,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://debradisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/SingleSigWideopenRead.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sunland-Tujunga Branch Library":MAILTO:https://www.lapl.org/user/98/contact END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200201T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200201T120000 DTSTAMP:20200120T040555Z CREATED:20200120T035510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200120T040555Z UID:4692-1580547600-1580558400@debradisman.com SUMMARY:Making Books Together at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art! DESCRIPTION:Join us and learn to make a “folded fan” book at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art\, \n\n\nFamily Art Class: Bookmaking (Ages 8+)\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn to create a wild and wonderful folded fan book\, inspired by the sketchbooks in the exhibition Betye Saar: Call and Response. Make an accordion-folded spine\, add covers and pages\, personalize your book with a variety of materials\, and see how your fan book unfolds! \n\n\n\nFor the Whole Family!\nDetails:\nOne Day Workshop: Making Books Together Inspired by the Sketchbooks of Betye Saar!\nFamily Class: Ages 8+ | Saturday\, February 1\, 2020 | 9 am–12 pm\nFamily members create side-by-side or collaborate together in this inter-generational class \nWith teaching artist Debra Disman URL:https://debradisman.com/event/4692/ LOCATION:Los Angeles County Museum of Art CATEGORIES:Presentations,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://debradisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/WEb.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200118T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200118T153000 DTSTAMP:20200108T202823Z CREATED:20191224T032537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200108T202823Z UID:4480-1579356000-1579361400@debradisman.com SUMMARY:Making Accordion Fold Books with Pockets at the Sunland-Tujunga Library DESCRIPTION:Learn to create an accordion fold book with pockets that can be used to hold your treasures: photographs\, notes\, poems\, recipes\, and more! Start off the New Year with creativity and new skills\, and make something fun\, beautiful and useful!\nThis program is part of my Artist Residency at the Sunland-Tujunga Public Library and is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department Cultural Affairs.\nAll ages welcome. Bring the family and create together!\nAll materials provided. URL:https://debradisman.com/event/making-accordion-fold-books-with-pockets-at-the-sunland-tujunga-library/ LOCATION:Sunland-Tujunga Branch Library\, 7771 Foothill Boulevard 7771Foothill Blvd. Tujunga\, CA 91042\, Tujunga (Los Angeles)\, CA\, 91042\, United States CATEGORIES:Presentations,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://debradisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/ForFlierWEB.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sunland-Tujunga Branch Library":MAILTO:https://www.lapl.org/user/98/contact END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200107T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200109T163000 DTSTAMP:20191227T050716Z CREATED:20191224T030214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191227T050716Z UID:4471-1578407400-1578587400@debradisman.com SUMMARY:Make A Calendar at the Granada Hills Public Library! DESCRIPTION:Welcome in 2020 by creating your own calendar and personalize it for you! \nJoin us for this two-session hands-on bookmaking program\, where you will bind together your own 2020 calendar and embellish it to give it your own personal touch. Highlight special dates and events\, add birthdays\, and put your best foot forward into the New Year!\nThis program is part of my Artist Residency at the Granada Hills Public Library and is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department Cultural Affairs. \nProgram runs from 2:30PM – 4:30PM Tuesday and Thursday January 7 and 9\, 2020\nAll ages welcome. Bring the family and create together!\nAll materials provided. URL:https://debradisman.com/event/make-a-calendar-at-the-granada-hills-public-library/ LOCATION:Granada Hills Branch\, Los Angeles Public Library\, 10640 Petit Avenue Granada Hills\, CA 91344\, Granada Hills\, United States CATEGORIES:Presentations,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://debradisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/calendar-jan-2020-modified-11192020-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191218T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200117T170000 DTSTAMP:20191218T050155Z CREATED:20191218T045210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191218T050155Z UID:4449-1576666800-1579280400@debradisman.com SUMMARY:2020 LA OPEN DESCRIPTION: I am thrilled to be part of the 2020 LA OPEN Exhibition at TAG Gallery in Los Angeles.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2020 LA OPEN\nTAG Gallery is proud to announce the 3rd annual LA Open Exhibition for 2020! This juried exhibition aims to serve as a gateway for a diverse range of artists in the greater Los Angeles area to display their artworks on Museum Row\, home to four major Los Angeles museums. \nTAG’s calendar year commences with this vibrant exhibition of works by local artists. The focus of this exhibition is to illustrate that artists are strong and impactful when they come together to facilitate dialogue amongst varied styles of works. To this end\, the viewer and artist alike are encouraged to make unapparent connections between works in an effort to facilitate an intimate and unique experience for each viewer. \nExhibit: \nDecember 17 – December 21\, 2019\nJanuary 2 – January 17\, 2020\n\nReception and Awards Ceremony: \nSaturday\, January 4\, 2020\, 5 – 8 p.m.\nJuror: Juri Koll \nAs part of the Venice Institute of Contemporary Art (ViCA)\, Juri Koll presents exhibits in their galleries in Los Angeles\, and traveling exhibits at museums\, galleries\, and alternative spaces in the U.S. and abroad\, such as Trans Angeles: Crossover Experimentation (curated by Senior Curatorial Advisor Peter Frank) seen at the Chabot Museum in Rotterdam and the Neuer Kunstverein Aschaffenberg e.V. and Wilhelm Morgner Haus Museum in Germany\, among other institutions. Other exhibitions have appeared in venues including the Museum of Art and History\, LA Art Show\, Photo LA and many others in the US\, Germany\, the Netherlands\, Estonia\, and Japan. Koll regularly exhibits his paintings\, photographs\, and art videos. He serves on the LA Advisory Board for Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center. His documentaries on artists and other art world figures are available in university libraries across the U.S. His films have screened all over the world\, in over 70 festivals\, including Cannes\, the Cork International Film Festival\, the Australian International Film Festival\, and won many awards. \nAfter graduating from California Institute of the Arts with majors in Fine Art and Film\, Mr. Koll produced the first Art/World documentaries from 1990 – 1995. He worked with major curators in their museums and galleries\, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, The National Gallery in Washington\, D.C.\, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art\, and the Museum of Modern Art in San Francisco. His subjects included world famous and infamous artists and art world figures from the Renaissance period to the present. Recently\, Juri’s first documentary\, In The Steel: A Portrait of Mark di Suvero\, (1991)\, was accepted into the Archives of American Art at the Smithsonian Institution. URL:https://debradisman.com/event/2020-la-open/ LOCATION:Tag Gallery\, 5458 Wilshire Boulevard\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90036\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://debradisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/2020-LA-Open-Evite2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="TAG GALLERY":MAILTO:info@taggallery.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191214T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191214T163000 DTSTAMP:20191122T210258Z CREATED:20191122T043411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191122T210258Z UID:4340-1576335600-1576341000@debradisman.com SUMMARY:Holiday Bookmaking at the Sunland-Tujunga Library! DESCRIPTION:Learn to create the festive “Envelope” book  in honor of the holiday season and use it as a  unique gift or card for those special people  in your life! \nThis workshop is part of my Artist Residency at the Sunland-Tujunga Library\, supported by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs. \nAll materials included. \n  URL:https://debradisman.com/event/holiday-bookmaking-at-the-sunland-tujunga-library/ LOCATION:Sunland-Tujunga Branch Library\, 7771 Foothill Boulevard 7771Foothill Blvd. Tujunga\, CA 91042\, Tujunga (Los Angeles)\, CA\, 91042\, United States CATEGORIES:Presentations,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://debradisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Envelope-WEB1-a.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sunland-Tujunga Branch Library":MAILTO:https://www.lapl.org/user/98/contact END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191214T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191214T120000 DTSTAMP:20191122T204338Z CREATED:20191122T203541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191122T204338Z UID:4351-1576314000-1576324800@debradisman.com SUMMARY:Making Sculptural Books at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art DESCRIPTION:Learn to make sculptural books at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art\, inspired by the awesome show from China: The Allure of Matter\, currently on display at the Museum. \nFor the Whole Family!\nDetails:\nOne-Day Workshop: Sculpture Books\nFamily Class: Ages 8+ | Saturday\, December 14 | 9 am–12 pm\nFamily members create side-by-side or collaborate together in this inter-generational class! \nBe inspired by The Allure of Matter: Material Art from China exhibition to explore unusual art materials\nused by contemporary Chinese artists. In the studio\, learn book-making techniques to design a\nsculptural book. \nWith artist Debra Disman URL:https://debradisman.com/event/making-sculptural-books-at-the-los-angeles-county-museum-of-art/ LOCATION:Los Angeles County Museum of Art CATEGORIES:Presentations,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://debradisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/THREADS-6_B.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191211T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191211T170000 DTSTAMP:20191125T013518Z CREATED:20191125T013246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191125T013518Z UID:4361-1576080000-1576083600@debradisman.com SUMMARY:Make Your Own Book for Kids! An Autograph Book of L.A. Project Event at the Platt Public Library DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n \n\n\nDate(s):\n\nWednesday\, December 11\, 2019\n\n\n\nTime:\n\n4:00pm\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n\nPlatt Branch Library\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDescription:\n\n\nMake your book! Learn how to make the “folded fan book” using accordion fold and pop-up techniques. Use it for a journal\, a scrapbook\, or a great gift for a family member or friend! All materials are included. \nLed by artist Debra Disman as part of the Los Angeles Public Library’s Autograph Book of L.A. Project. \n\n\n\n\nRelated Exhibit:\n\n\nThe Autograph Book of L.A. URL:https://debradisman.com/event/make-your-own-book-for-kids-an-autograph-book-of-l-a-project-event/ LOCATION:Platt Branch Library\, 23600 Victory Blvd\, Woodland Hills\, CA\, 91367\, United States CATEGORIES:Presentations,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://debradisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/WEbi.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR