Art For Progress Artist Happenings

 

 

With the fall season fast approaching and the NYC school year beginning this week, it's a hectic time for the hard working crew at AFP. But with the hectic times, comes an equal level of excitement. 

In this issue you'll find great art and music, an exceptional opportunity to apply for Fountain Art Fair, family music performances and much more!

:: Featured Artists ::

 

Visual Artist::  Berette Macaulay

 

Berette was born in Freetown Sierra Leone, West Africa, raised in Jamaica and the UK and now resides in New York City. Her imagery is heavily influenced by her multicultural background, and also her training and experience as a performer and theater technician.

 

Fashion Design:: Iliana Quander

 

Iliana Quander studied color theory with Nichole Neilly and art & design with Kiini Salaam, Lillian Blades and Rashida Ferdinand.

 

Music:: Rob Kovacs

Return of Simple was founded by Rob Kovacs, the “Best Pianist/Keyboardist in Cleveland” (Cleveland Free Times, 2008). An accomplished musician, Kovacs has extended his resume to include the positions of music director, accompanist, arranger, dueling pianist, lounge act, and even e-card composer.

Filmmaker:: Daniel Maldonado

 

Daniel is a filmmaker coming out of New York and its underground art culture. Through the exploration of various themes such as identity, he's found his reality through the lenses of contrast. While working for acclaimed executive producer Ben Barenholtz (BARTON FINK), Daniel's made several short films ranging from narrative, stop motion animation, experimental and mock-u-mentary works.

 

DJ:: Gatto

 

Gatto's slick and infectious sound has been tantalizing the NYC underground dance music scene for over 10 years. His distinct style and serious mixing skills continue to arouse dance floors in large clubs, underground parties and private events from New York to San Francisco.

 

Check out more artists at artforprogress.org

 

* Sunday, October 2nd:: Art For Progress presents a Family Music Performance

AFP presents a Family Music Performance by Jon Samson with Special Guest

Jammin Jenn on Sunday, October 2nd at Coda in Maplewood, New Jersey.

Parents can enjoy a delicious brunch beginning at 12PM while the kids enjoy the performances at 12:30PM.

Each $45 ticket includes brunch for one adult and the musical performance for one child. Tickets are $20 for each additional child.

Coda

177 Maplewood Ave

Maplewood, NJ 07040

*September 30th-October 2nd:: North Country Swamp Jam: Music and Art Festival

 

Three-day music and Arts Festival, featuring Argotec among other bands.

Check out the details here.

Shining Sun Organic Gardens, 628 Murphy Rd, Lisbon, NY

 

*Ongoing:: Have Your Music Played at Materials for the Arts!

 

Materials for the Arts is looking to play albums from local artists during shopping, and then put the CDs out for recipients to take for free. They will let recipients know that the music comes from local bands, and will of course highlight albums that come from fellow recipients. It will be a great way for bands to get exposure, for shoppers to experience awesome music! If interested, or for more information, contact Kevin Stirnweis at Materials for the Arts.

 

  

*September 7th, 6PM-October 2nd:: Norway NOW in NYC

The grand fall opening of .NO takes place on September 7, 6-10 pm. The first show of the season is "Norway Now in NYC." The show will feature the following six artists: Are Blytt, Hans Kristian Borchgrevink Hansen, Gitte Dæhlin, A K Dolven, Terje Nicolaisen and Hanneline Røgeberg. Check out their website for details.

.NO Gallery, 251 East Houston St, New York, New York

*September 10th, 6-9PM:: "The Family," Reno, Nevada

"The Family" is a site-specific installation in Reno, Nevada, featuring artist Ruth Zaragoza of Valencia, Spain.

4690 Longley Lane #119-Bldg B, Reno, Nevada

*September 14th, 5PM-October 14th:: "Chris Twomey: Time, Media, and Signifigance"

“Chris Twomey: Time, Media, and Significance,” a one-person exhibition sampling works from the artist’s multifaceted career, opens in the Pascal Gallery in the Berrie Center at Ramapo College of New Jersey. An opening reception will be held on September 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. with an artist’s talk at 6:30 p.m.

Ramapo College of New Jersey, Berrie Art Center: Pascal Gallery, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ 07430

*September 16th, 6PM-October 20th:: Rose Klabin / Rodolpho Parigi Works On Paper

Rabbithole will be featuring works from Brazilian artists Rose Klabin and Rodolpho Parigi in an exhibition opening FRI 16 SEP 11. These works will be on view until 20 OCT 11.

Both Klabin and Parigi are considered among the most promising new figures in Brazilian contemporary art.

Rabbithole

33 Washington Street

Brooklyn, NY 11201

*September 29th,8pm-October 8th:: Proof by David Auburn

Directed by: Samantha Tella Produced by: Monique Sanchez

Catherine, the daughter of a brilliant mathematician, celebrates her 25th birthday wondering how much of her father's genius and madness she has inherited. --Information

The Access Theater

380 Broadway New York, NY

*June 15th-September 20th:: Ione Citrin "Summer In the City" Solo Art Exhibition, Pasadena, CA

 

Movie lovers visiting the popular ArcLight Cinemas in Pasadena during the summer months will be treated to a fantastic array of vibrant paintings by Los Angeles avant-garde artist and AFP member Ione Citrin. Her art is as original as she is - bold, colorful and highly decorative. Website - ArcLight Cinemas

 

ArcLight Cinemas
336 E. Colorado Blvd.

Pasadena, California

 

*Through Friday, September 9th:: Art For Progress Artist Submissions for Fountain Art Fair, Miami.

Art For Progress (AFP) is pleased to announce it will be exhibiting at Fountain Art Fair during Miami's Art Basel December 1-4th. We are encouraging both member artists and non members to apply for this exciting opportunity. All fine art including installations will be considered.

The deadline for applications is September 9, 2011 and can be submitted digitally or by mailing in an application form.

*September 26th-29th:: Fall Foliage Plein Air Painting - Workshop Retreat

Join like-minded painters for this restorative plein air retreat at Good Commons in Plymouth, Vermont. Good Commons is an uncommonly enlightened home away from home, where the environs, cuisine & activities are designed to uplift body, mind & spirit. Lizzi Schippert, NJWCS, a workshop instructor for many years, will be leading this insightful trip to locations chosen to inspire artists of all experience levels using any drawing or painting media. Contact: Lizzi Schippert, NJWCS 732-929-9732, openingyoureyes@verizon.net.

 

*August 22nd-October 21st:: Open call for Digital Art, Vilcek Foundation

 

The Vilcek foundation is now accepting submissions of work created by foreign-born artists using computer-based and new media technologies, to be featured in a brand-new digital art space premiering on Vilcek.org in January of 2012. Eligible applicants must be foreign-born (originally foreign citizens) and be permanent US residents (green card holders) or naturalized US citizens. To download complete guidelines and an application form, visit Vilcek Foundation's site.

 

*August 28th-September 23rd:: Creative Time Presents: The Creative Time Summit

 

Creative Time presents their annual conference bringing together cultural producers to discuss how their work engages pressing issues affecting our world. The Creative Time Summit includes cultural producers whose international projects consist of a vast array of practices and methodologies that engage with the canvas of everyday life. This third iteration of the Summit features presenters with projects in the Living as Form archive. Go to the Creative Time site for details.  

 

*Upcoming Travel Opportunity for February, 2012:: The Trek Cum Art Workshop, Nepal 

 

In February 2012 MYS is organizing an Art Workshop involving both Nepali and international artists. We believe that such a trip would not only provide the artists the opportunity to explore less traveled regions of Nepal and express their impressions in their chosen medium but will simultaneously allow an exchange of cultural and artistic insights. The 12-day trek cum Art Workshop will take place along the Tamang Heritage Trail in Langtang Valley of Nepal. If you're interested in more information e-mail - info@destinationmanang.com.

 

*Ongoing: New York Cares Visual Artist Opportunity

 

Artists needed to sketch murals for New York Cares. Images will be painted by volunteers to help beautify local community centers, schools, nursing homes and other non-profit spaces. Please contact: Colleen Smallfield at colleen.smallfield@newyorkcares.org for more information.

 

 

Berette Macaulay, "BRANDED: Earthbound Any Day"

 

Art For Progress 

 

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