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Just a few more annoucements!

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

Fenway Open Studios, Saturday November 14th.
Alli will be meeting people at 1pm to walk over. The Fenway open studios is a great oppurtunity to meet some local artists, discuss their work, also to just have an all around great time. More information can be found here, on their site.

Alli is asking for anyone to RSVP by Friday, November 13th, by emailing her at bjorndahl@simmons.edu.

The Open Studios is asking that anyone who attends brings one non-perishable food item for a food drive hosted. All items will be donated to the Greater Boston Food Bank.

Also, it’s not too late to donate for the Tech Lab Art Show! Please email Alli (again, bjorndahl@simmons.edu) to make arrangements for donation, and if you have already put in an entry, all work will be up soon…

And while we are at it, have some more “diversions”:

“There’s a reason why we find it easier to “get” modern art than avant-garde music, and it’s not just about our natural conservatism and our love of Mozart.”

And some very interesting architechture.

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Annoucements, Links, and Other Nifty Things!

Sunday, October 25th, 2009

Looked at the date, and realized, oh shoot(!!!), it’s been awhile since I last updated, so! Have an update!

First, some annoucements…
1) On Wednesday, October 28th, Melissa Hulme, Betsy Boyle, and I will be helping to table for the event up at Paretsky Conference Center. Come say hi, have some lunch, and be sure to take a bookmark!

2) EVENT ANNOUCEMENT:
You’ve probably seen the flyers for “Artist in Libraries”, but even so…
Artists in Libraries” Panel Discussion
Hosted by the GSLIS Panopticon/ARLIS Student Chapter
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
6:00-7:30 pm
Kotzen Center, located on the main floor of Lefavour Hall, Simmons College

Studio art students, a traditionally unrecognized group in most
academic libraries, are the focus of this panel discussion. We will
host Art Grad students from both Mass Art and the School of the
Museum of Fine Arts to gather imput on artists’ needs in the library.
From grant and residency information, assignments, artist website
development and possibly even inspiration, what role does the library
play, if any? What does “information literacy” mean to a studio art
major? Simmons is in a unique location just blocks away from
Boston’s two premier art schools; let’s tap into this population to
be at the forefront of service to artists and art students!

Light snacks will be provided!

Again, stop by! Learn about this unique take on the library career path, and possibly make a contact or two…

3) We are still taking entries for the Tech Lab art show. Please do let one of us know if you have anything to show.

That all being said, some links.

1) ArtSTOR is currently working with Tufts University to digitize a collection of stained glass. While most of the Collection is French, some Austrian and German pieces are also included.
More information (and pictures!) available on the ArtSTOR site.

2) Also, kind of a cool google search.

…woodcuts! of Mount Fuji.
All woodcuts created by Katsushkia Hokusai.

Which one is your particular favorite?

And hope to see everyone at the Artists in Libraries panel!!

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“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.”

Friday, October 9th, 2009

… – Pablo Picasso

So, given I’ve now received 3 emails in regards to this, probably a good idea to post. I apologize, of course, if you too, have seen this 3 times also. But if not, look! News!

It’s time. It’s time for us to make this Art Show a reality! We are looking for
art to display in the GSLIS tech lab for the rest of the semester (or however
long you’ll allow us to share your work!).

Betsy and Alli will be collecting art starting next week. So, you’ve all got a
little time to round your work up.

Alli will be in the GSLIS Tech Lab to collect art on Thursday October 15th from
4-7
Betsy will be in the GSLIS Tech Lab collecting art on Sunday October 18th from
4:40- 7:30

When you arrive with your work at the tech lab we will have you fill out an
Artists Agreement form. We will also ask that you leave with us your name, the
titles , mediums, and dates of your work. if you wish to add a paragraph of
description about your work please either e-mail it to us or bring it with you
on a thumb drive.

Also, when you bring your work be sure that whether it is in a frame or some
other various structure that there is a way to hang it on the wall. For
example, be sure the frame your photograph is in has a wire or bracket on the
back. You get the point. :)

Those of you who declared interest in assisting with the Art Show, expect an
e-mail from Alli shortly!

Also, details about an Opening or Closing Party coming soon! If you have any
questions or concerns about the Art Show, please feel free to shoot us a comment here, or to contact Ally or Betsy directly.

So… let’s start creating?

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