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TODAY – spurse @ RoCo

May 3, 2013 in events, exhibitions, participation, social practice

spurse

Yep, today is the day! Join spurse and I at Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo) for a day of foraging and conversation! For more information, check out the FB event page and/or the project website.

10AM – 4PM Eating Place: An urban foraging workshop
Join us for a gleaning walk to share knowledge and sense a world of pleasures under our feet. Is it possible to map new habits and ways of being in the city? How can sensing our environment activate non-consumer patterns? We will collect edibles from parks, dumpsters, restaurants, markets and create a “freegan” picnic. Dress code: be ready for a little dirt and adventure. Meet us at RoCo at 10am. 137 East Ave.

7PM – 10PM: The Civil Appetites
Taste the local with food gleaned from the streets of Rochester. Come celebrate the launch of spurse’s experimental cookbook Eat Your Sidewalk and join in the discussion!

Also, I am thrilled to report that my Indiegogo campaign was successfully funded on Tuesday! THANK YOU to everyone who donated and helped spread the word! I really appreciate it.

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photo courtesy of spurse

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Silver and Water

May 3, 2013 in events, exhibitions

Silver and Water at George Eastman House

Silver and Water at George Eastman House

Silver and Water at George Eastman House

Silver and Water at George Eastman House

Silver and Water at George Eastman House

Silver and Water at George Eastman House

GEH_guest_blog

Remember back in March when I was a guest contributor on the George Eastman House Blog? My post, Riding Around In A Camera, was a look back on my experience with the Liminal Camera in response to my visit to GEH to check out the Silver and Water exhibition.

There are two really great events, presented by Metabolic Studio, coming up next week in conjunction with Silver and Water. I will be attending both – join me!

Tuesday, May 7 at 7 pm
Visual Studies Workshop
Pinhole Cinema and an Aesthetic of the Handmade

Robert Schaller will present a theoretical framework for pinhole filmmaking and discuss the implications of the handmade as a part of photography in general. The presentation will be part talk and part film show, illustrated by screenings of Robert’s short handmade pinhole films and documentation of other handmade projects.

Wednesday, May 8 at 6 pm
George Eastman House

An 8-foot by 12-foot negative of Kodak’s chemical factory has sat for the last two months soaking in a shallow bath of water at the George Eastman House, its silver image slowly decaying. Now Bon and her team invite the public to participate in a darkroom performance—the South Gallery will be converted into a darkroom for the evening, and a giant contact print will be made with audience participation.

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please note: I took the photos of the exhibition above back in March – the print submerged in the water has greatly degraded since then.

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ROC Crit Group @ Imagine RIT

April 22, 2013 in community, events, exhibitions, updates

current work in progress - Untitled (2013)

I’m excited to be sharing my current work in progress with The Rochester Critique Group at Imagine RIT on May 4th! I’ve been working on a new book project since this past fall and looking forward to spending more time on it as I wrap up my thesis project. So, mark your calendars and JOIN US! Also, HUGE thanks to our fearless leader Alyssa Marzolf who brought us together, started The Rochester Critique Group, and signed us up to exhibit on May 4th! YAY!

Imagine RIT
May 4, 2013, 10AM-5PM
Free – Rain or Shine

The Rochester Critique Group Exhibit
Exhibit Code: LOW-110
Zone: Business District
Location: Max Lowenthal Hall (LOW/012) – Second Floor
Time: All Day
Age Group: 15-adult

Description:
The Rochester Critique Group’s mission is to foster creative growth in a positive, supportive, and stimulating environment for artists, critics, curators, and/or those interested in forging a position in the art community. The Rochester Critique Group is presenting an exhibit that is comprised of various artworks by Rochester-based artists. Our group aims to grow exponentially as local, emerging artists discover the vitality of the critique in their works’ developmental process and growth. The Rochester Critique Group plans to participate in various aspects of the art world, including exhibitions and print-on-demand books.

Members:
Alyssa Marzolf, Whitney Warne, Justin Schmidt, Nick Marshall, Tim Avery, Nick Brandreth, Jim DeWitt, Greg Caggiano, Adam Maida, Peter Lazarski, Travis Johansen, Kaitlin Legg, Cameron Farash, Paul Schlieter, Doug Weglicki, Margaret Storms, Amy Lula, Laura Walczak, Greta Page-Mann, Kathryn DeFeo, Jesse Ames, Jenna Shay, Ali Sable, Declan Ryan, Megan Charland, Janna Salmin, Cory E. Card, Ben Gilberg

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Eat It @ RoCo

April 21, 2013 in events, exhibitions, social practice, updates

opening of Eat It at RoCo

Have you been in to see Eat It: Artists Explore Food & Consumption at Rochester Contemporary Art Center yet? The opening was a couple of weeks ago – you can read more about that and see more photos (photo above from opening reception of Eat It) over on The Civil Appetites blog. There is also an invitation to dinner over on that blog – join spurse and I on May 3rd!

PRESS: there is a nice Eat It review over on City Newspaper’s blog.

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LAST DAY TO SUBMIT – 6x6x2013

April 21, 2013 in art, community, events, exhibitions

6x6x2012 at RoCo (roco6x6.org)

6x6x2012 at RoCo (roco6x6.org)

6x6x2012 at RoCo (roco6x6.org)

6x6x2012 at RoCo (roco6x6.org)

6x6x2012 at RoCo (roco6x6.org)

6x6x2012 at RoCo (roco6x6.org)

Today is the last day to submit to 6x6x2013! It’s been great watching the photos from RoCo’s Facebook Page cross my feed – so many photos of boxes upon boxes of 6×6 entries! I can’t wait for the opening on June 1st!

Details:

- RoCo is open from 1-5pm today, so get your submissions in! Finish up your submission with your cup of coffee this morning!

- Each artwork must be 6×6 square inches (15cm) or mounted to a 6×6 board, and signed only on the back, to be exhibited anonymously.

- All entries will be accepted, exhibited and will be for sale to the public for $20 each (in the gallery and online for global purchasing) to benefit RoCo.

- Artist names will be revealed to the buyer upon purchase and all artworks remain on display through July 14, 2013. Sold Out artists’ names will be revealed next to their work online on July 5.

- Anyone may enter up to 6 artworks of any medium (2D or 3D) and there is no fee to enter.

Ready to submit? Let’s do this! Here is the Entry Form – PDF and check out the 6×6 website for FAQs.

I cannot emphasize enough how FUN this exhibition is to participate in and it gets even better every year! 6x6x2013 – you’re already looking good!

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photos from 6x6x2012 – click link for even more photos!

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I love 6×6 season! Last year I assisted RoCo Staff in photographing 7,505 works of art (donated by 3,050 artists from all 50 states and 45 countries!) for the 6x6x2012 on-line gallery. 2011 I assisted RoCo Staff in photographing 4,407 works of art (donated from all 50 states and 34 countries!) for the 6x6x2011: Global on-line gallery. I assisted RoCo Staff in photographing 5,004 works of art for the 6x6x2010: You Asked For It on-line gallery, I personally photographed 3,077 works of art for the 6x6x2009 – Second and Final Year! on-line gallery, and I assisted in the design and coordination of 6x6x2008 – the FIRST 6×6 exhibition! Love 6×6. Love.

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TONIGHT – opening of Eat It @ RoCo

April 4, 2013 in events, exhibitions, installation, updates

spurse installation - work in progress

Just a reminder that the opening of Eat It at Rochester Contemporary Art Center is tonight from 6pm-10pm!

–> read the rest of this post over on The Civil Appetites blog!

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The Civil Appetites

March 15, 2013 in community, events, exhibitions, updates

The Civil Appetites - Indiegogo Campaign

I am SO EXCITED to share with you what I have been working on for my MFA thesis project! I am producing and co-curating The Civil Appetites in conjunction with the exhibition Eat It at Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo).

The Civil Appetites is an experimental dinner event with research and design collaborative spurse, aimed at exploring future food ways and commons. TCA is co-curated by Matthew Friday.

The Civil Appetites - installation plan in progress

Yesterday I launched The Civil Appetites website where I will be posting updates regarding the project. Matthew, spurse, and I are currently planning our installation. I’m installing NEXT WEEK!

There are two components to this project. One is the installation which will be up at RoCo from April 4 – May 12, 2013 and the second component is the dinner event on May 3, 2013. To fund the dinner, I have launched an Indiegogo campaign!

Collaborator Tote Bag - sketch

When coming up with the “perks” for our donors, spurse provided goodies from their EAT YOUR SIDEWALK cookbook/project. I designed the Collaborator Tote Bag (who doesn’t love a tote bag?!) and I’m having them handprinted by Hey Buddy! here in Rochester, NY. Yay!

Please consider donating to our Indiegogo campaign! Every dollar helps! THANK YOU!

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RSVP to the Facebook Event if you want to join us for the dinner on May 3rd – which happens to be First Friday!

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sketch of the Collaborator Tote Bag above. I will share the final product once printed.

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TEDxRochester | Erich Lehman

January 21, 2013 in events, inspiration

TEDxRochester posted their first video from TEDxRochester 2012: Erich Lehman – Defining Moments. I wasn’t able to make it to the event last year so I am THRILLED they are sharing the videos online.

Erich shares with us his defining moment, and I can’t help but look back on my life and wonder just how my moment effected my life. I highly recommend you watch the video above. Erich has a truly inspiring story.

Advice from Erich:

1. Take a chance. What’s the worse that can happen?
2. Lead by example. Don’t wait for someone else to do it.
3. Inspire the best in others.

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Last spring Erich was kind enough to have me over to his place for a studio tour! Also, speaking of Erich, his gallery 1975 is currently prepping for their next exhibition BOYS VS GIRLS co-hosted by The Yards and opening February 9th!

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6x6x2013 – SUBMIT

January 18, 2013 in art, events, exhibitions, video

It’s that time of year again! Rochester Contemporary Art Center‘s (RoCo), international small art phenomenon returns with thousands of original artworks, made and donated by celebrities, international & local artists, designers, college students, youths, and YOU!

Details:

- Each artwork must be 6×6 square inches (15cm) or mounted to a 6×6 board, and signed only on the back, to be exhibited anonymously.

- All entries will be accepted, exhibited and will be for sale to the public for $20 each (in the gallery and online for global purchasing) to benefit RoCo.

- Artist names will be revealed to the buyer upon purchase and all artworks remain on display through July 14, 2013. Sold Out artists’ names will be revealed next to their work online on July 5.

- Anyone may enter up to 6 artworks of any medium (2D or 3D) and there is no fee to enter.

Ready to submit? Let’s do this! Here is the Entry Form – PDF and check out the 6×6 website for FAQs.

I cannot emphasize enough how FUN this exhibition is to participate in and it gets even better every year! 6x6x2013 – you’re already looking good!

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Video above was created during 6x6x2012 – opening night patrons shared with us their 6×6 experiences! I didn’t give an interview, but I do make a few appearances in the video. Fun times!

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I love 6×6 season! Last year I assisted RoCo Staff in photographing 7,505 works of art (donated by 3,050 artists from all 50 states and 45 countries!) for the 6x6x2012 on-line gallery. 2011 I assisted RoCo Staff in photographing 4,407 works of art (donated from all 50 states and 34 countries!) for the 6x6x2011: Global on-line gallery. I assisted RoCo Staff in photographing 5,004 works of art for the 6x6x2010: You Asked For It on-line gallery, I personally photographed 3,077 works of art for the 6x6x2009 – Second and Final Year! on-line gallery, and I assisted in the design and coordination of 6x6x2008 – the FIRST 6×6 exhibition! Love 6×6. Love.

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Momentum – TONIGHT

January 4, 2013 in art, events, exhibitions

I’m bummed I won’t be in Rochester tonight for First Friday. I would have loved to see Momentum, New Work by Colleen Buzzard! Looks like I’ll have to wait until I get back. Are you going out for FF? Who is on your list tonight?

Momentum // Hours
First Friday Jan 4, 5-9pm
First Friday Feb 1, 5-9pm
And by appointment

Momentum // Location
Studio 4-1
250 North Goodman Street
Anderson Alley
Rochester, NY 14607
Above Good Luck Restaurant

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image from Colleen
remember when I did a studio visit with Colleen last year?

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