“Dance is the New Visual Art” – Video & Sound Installation
posted: December 23, 2010
Who: Claire Elizabeth Barratt / Cilla Vee Life Arts What: “Dance is the New Visual Art” – video & sound installation Where: Flood Gallery – Phil Mechanic Studios, RiverArts District, 109 Roberts Street, Asheville, NC 28801 When: January 2011 - 8th through 31st
Opening reception SATURDAY JANUARY 8TH at 7pm till 10pm
An installation of multiple videos on the subject of dance and movement.
Videos are all created by Cilla Vee Life Arts director Claire Elizabeth Barratt in collaboration with numerous artists from a variety of disciplines.
Collaborators include:
Kimathi Moore – Asheville NC – composer
Charles Elmer – Asheville NC – videographer
Michael Folliet – Asheville NC – videographer
Dr T – Boston MA – VJ video artist
Walter Wright – Lowell MA – sound artist
Randy F Simon – NYC / Jamaica – videographer
Tatsuya Nakatani – Easton PA / Japan – sound artist
Natasha Royka – Ottawa ON – dance videographer
The installation incorporates sculptural forms created of paper, fabric & wire. These forms serve not only as screens on which to display the videos, but also design the shape of the space – creating a complete environment for the viewer. Interconnected with a sound installation by acousmatic composer Dr. Rick Nance. This sound relates to the installation as a whole by utilizing sound sources that refer to the paper of which it is constructed.
Second Annual {Re}HAPPENING, Saturday, April 9
posted: December 15, 2010
The second annual {Re}HAPPENING, on Saturday, April 9 will take place in the original dining hall of the former Black Mountain College, now Camp Rockmont.
Inspired by our idea of what a typical Saturday night at Black Mountain College might have been like, the {Re}HAPPENING begins with a meal – with tastes from over a dozen different local restaurants and farms - surrounded by art as various performances happen around the seated audience. During the second half of the evening the dining hall becomes the main performance space, while music, multimedia art and more takes place across the rest of the campus into the night. Nearly 400 people attended the inaugural event in 2010. For a detailed look at the 2010 {Re}HAPPENING, please visit www.rehappening.com to view photos and video from the show.
“The BMC campus will be transformed into site-specific art spaces where everything from sculptural video installation, to interactive sculpture, to multimedia-based performance takes place,” said Gene Felice, a board member of both The MAP and BMCM +AC, and the artist coordinating the event. “The idea is that art is ‘happening’ all around us simultaneously. It’s up to the viewer to choose to see or experience in the moment, possibly missing something going on in another space, but knowing that they are part of the creative process that is transpiring around them.”
This event pays tribute to Black Mountain College by bringing its dynamic energy into the present day. The project has developed as an innovative fundraising and art-based collaboration between the two non-profits, balancing the history, innovation and experience of BMCM+AC, with the forward-thinking and media-based collective of artists that defines the MAP.
The April 9, 2011 event will begin with a cocktail social, leading into a seated “family style” dinner. The second part of the evening will include drinks, light appetizers and an extended evening of art, performance & dancing. Tickets for the entire evening including dinner are $50 ($40 for BMCM+AC and MAP members). For the second half only, the ticket price is $15 ($10 for members).
Vinnie's Neighborhood Italian will again provide the main course, and dozens of local restaurants will contribute. The 2011 artist lineup will be announced soon, so stay tuned to www.rehappening.com for updates.
Contact us or stop by for more info or to purchase tickets for the event:
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center
56 Broadway, Asheville
828-350-8484
bmcmac@bellsouth.net
The City is seeking Artist Instructors, Demonstrators, and Performers.
posted: December 10, 2010
The Cultural Arts Division of City of Asheville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department is seeking artist instructors, demonstrators, and performers for their cultural arts programming throughout Asheville.
Artists are invited to submit portfolios of their current work along with a resume, letter of interested, and references. Artists may submit as individuals or as teams.
Instructors, demonstrators and performers will be hired by the Cultural Arts division to provide hands-on art classes or demonstrations or performances to kids, teens, adults, and seniors throughout the community. The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department has 12 recreation center, 2 senior centers, 54 parks, multiple greenways as well as various festivals and events where these programs could take place. Where things happen will really be dependent upon the services being offered by the artists so that we know what type of environment it can support.
Art forms include, but art not limited to, all two-dimensional art forms (including drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, encaustic, etc.), all three dimensional art forms (including sculpture, metal working, woodworking, ceramics, furniture making, etc.), dance, music, theater, circus arts, new media, textile arts, folk art, paper arts, bookmaking, candle making, etc.
This call is open to all artists age 18 years and older who currently live or work in Buncombe, Madison, Yancey, McDowell, Rutherford, Henderson, Transylvania, and Haywood Counties.
Visiting artists and performers are welcome to submit qualifications for times they are in town.
All art forms are welcome.
ARTIST Q&A FORUMS
Weekly opportunities will be available to artists, demonstrators and performers to meet with the Superintendent of Cultural Arts to ask questions about the application process and to register for CaFE™.
Current forum dates are:
• Wednesday, December 15 at 2pm At Fine Arts League
• Saturday, December 18 at 11am at Recreation Park
• Wednesday, January 12 at 2pm At Fine Arts League
• Monday, January 31 at 6pm at Recreation Park
• Thursday, February 10 at 6pm At Fine Arts League
For detailed information and to submit online, click here
