Don't forget our CWCA meeting on Thursday, Sept. 27, 6:30 p.m. Avram Eisen Gallery, 5202 N. Damen Ave.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
CWCA MEETING
2 things: Exhibit Opportunity and Event
1. Exhibit Opportunity
Wilmette Library adult Art Show that occurs in October. Registration flyers are available at the library front desk, and someone will post the activity on the Friends part of the library website. If not, people can contact Marlene, who has a brochure somewhere with details.
The good news is entering the art show is free. Just show up with your art at the appointed times, let the jury select you, and find out who wins. In the past, the top 3 winners have received monetary prizes, and the top 10 each received their own show in the library auditorium with a small honorarium to hold your opening. Can't lose, except for dropoff and pickup times, and anyone can enter, even those from outside Wilmette.
2. Fundraising Event
Fundraising event for the Women's Working History Project on October 20 from 5-8. It's only $10 to hear 9 artists, including me (loosely defined for my writing), and receive soft drinks and food for the evening. And artists will represent all arts.
Marlene (Targ Brill)
www.marlenetargbrill.com
marlenetbrill@comcast.net
847-251-4448
Wilmette Library adult Art Show that occurs in October. Registration flyers are available at the library front desk, and someone will post the activity on the Friends part of the library website. If not, people can contact Marlene, who has a brochure somewhere with details.
The good news is entering the art show is free. Just show up with your art at the appointed times, let the jury select you, and find out who wins. In the past, the top 3 winners have received monetary prizes, and the top 10 each received their own show in the library auditorium with a small honorarium to hold your opening. Can't lose, except for dropoff and pickup times, and anyone can enter, even those from outside Wilmette.
2. Fundraising Event
Fundraising event for the Women's Working History Project on October 20 from 5-8. It's only $10 to hear 9 artists, including me (loosely defined for my writing), and receive soft drinks and food for the evening. And artists will represent all arts.
Marlene (Targ Brill)
www.marlenetargbrill.com
marlenetbrill@comcast.net
847-251-4448
Friday, June 22, 2012
The Vagina Monologues at the Michigan state Capitol in Lansing, Michigan – June 18, 2012 – PHOTOS & VIDEO
"Yesterday, Monday, June 18, 2012, upwards of 5,000 women and men and children descended on the state Capitol in Lansing, Michigan to reclaim that place of power for women and their vaginas. After being told that uttering the word “vagina” was dirty and “lacked decorum”, Representative Lisa Brown and her colleague Barb Byrum were censored and banned from speaking."
interview with Eve Ensler http://eclectablog.com/2012/06/exclusive-interview-with-eve-ensler-creator-of-the-vagina-monologues.html
This is where we say: “VAGINA!” Say it!
... CROWD: VAGINA!
Say it!
CROWD: VAGINA!
Not ’cause we’re provocative. Not ’cause we’re dirty. Not ’cause we’re trying to make you uncomfortable. Not ’cause we’re immoral or inappropriate.
VAGINA!
CROWD: VAGINA!
‘Cause they’re beautiful and real and mystical and alive and powerful and SO ARE WE!
And I wanna say to all these Republicans: when we are free, YOU are free!..."
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
SUMMER WORKSHOPS: The Art School LLC.
The Art School LLC.
348 Tudor Court | Glencoe | IL | 60022
June 16, 10 - 3pm Acrylic Gels and Grounds: From the basic to the unusual Sandie Bacon, Golden Rep
Discover new textures and techniques like glazing and
sgraffitto using a variety of different grounds that accept acrylics for
beautiful watercolor effects: light molding paste, absorbent ground and coarse
pumice gel. And Unusual grounds for drawing to create textural backgrounds:
coarse alumina, micaceous and iron oxide gritty.
Bring 2 medium size canvases, acrylic brushes and a palette
knife.
$75 & $10 material fee
June 16, 10-4 (one hour lunch break) Learn to Smash,
Break, Nip and Tape MOSAIC, Eileen Diamond
This 5 hour introductory class will introduce beginners to
the basics of mosaic making: the astonishing variety of materials and
adhesives, design and composition, the cutting and laying out of tile, and the
grouting process. Supplies such as glass tile, ceramic tile, sheet glass, and
china are available for students to explore and incorporate in their work But
bring your own as well (broken pottery, dishes, etc.), and all the
necessary tools, adhesives, and materials are provided. No prior art experience
is necessary, just an openness to numerous possibilities mosaics afford.
Bring a bag lunch
$150
July 7, 10-4 Collage Workshop, Sandie Blanc
2 dimensional paper collage class using both ready made and
self-prepared papers. Techniques Explored for designing your own papers: pulled
paint papers, crinkled papers, stencils/rubbings and photo copy transfers. The
morning will be spent making papers and the afternoon in making collages from
these various papers.
Bring papers to share such as: clothing patterns, used tea
bag papers, maps, old music, newspapers, tickets and any other interesting
pieces. Three or more small color and/or black and white laser photo copies of
a subject of interest will be necessary for the photo copy transfers. Complete
Supply list provided when you register.
$125
July 14, 10 - 3pm Paint Skins: for Mixed Media
Artists, Sandie Bacon
Discover the range of acrylic gels and mediums used to
create paint "skins" (making handmade papers with acrylic paints).
These skins can stand on their own as "canvases" or used in a variety
of collage applications or printed with images from your ink jet printer.
Premade skins will be provided to draw on, cut, collage , embed and we will
also make some sample skins of our own. Creating digital mixed media will be
included as part of the process. Sample a range of Golden acrylics-
translucent, gritty, tactile. . Bring several small canvases or paint
boards, acrylic brushes and palette knives.
$75. Plus $10 material
fee
July 21, 22, 10 - 3pm Watercolor Workshop, Beth Shadur
Direct method, indirect method and wet into
wet. Emphasis on using the transparency of watercolor for its singing colors.
Learn how to save whites and create texture. The second day, the use of mixed
media with watercolor, as well as the use ofalternative papers. Please bring in
any favorite techniques to share, aswell as visual material to inspire your
creative imagery. Call for supply list
$175
July 28 1-4pm The Art of
Charcoal Part 1, David Gista
Charcoal is a very ancient practice that was the base of
academic drawing but also essential in modern and contemporary practices.
Discover this medium. It offers numerous possibilities and is very forgiving.
You will learn basic uses of charcoal through a series of exercises and learn
to master shapes and values. Your comprehension of the drawing/painting process
and skills will improve. This workshop will improve your abilities in your
personal practice: as Matisse would say, "I paint to improve my drawing, I
draw to improve my painting." Supplies
provided
$75 plus $10 Material fee
Part 1 and part 2: $125.00+ $20 supply fee (if registered at
the same time)
August 4, 1 - 4pm Learning from the old
master, Van Eyck Techniques, David Gista
Van Eyck is considered to be the inventor of oil painting.
Learn the basics of his techniques used by painters through time. Stretching
canvas, applying gesso and mixing pigments will also be demonstrated. Bring brushes and canvas and Call if you have questions.
$75 + $15 Material Fee
August 11, 1- 4pm The Art of Charcoal Part
2, David Gista
Push the envelope and improve your technique from what you
learned in Part 1. Charcoal allows you to draw in a lot of different manners,
from abstract to photorealism. This workshop will encourage personal projects
using charcoal techniques. Examples of artist working in this medium will be
shown.
Supplies Provided
$75 & $10 Material Fee
Part 1 and part 2: $125.00+ $20 supply fee (if registered at
the same time)
August 18, 10 - 3pm Acrylics as Encaustic and other Layering Processes, Sandie Bacon
Simulate the rich, luscious look of wax painting by mixing
and applying recipes of faux acrylic beeswax! We will work with varying
viscosities of acrylic gels and tint them with different amounts of color to
make several types of "wax" recipes. Then students will apply these
mixtures to several under-painted surfaces to see how each recipe interacts
uniquely over color. Observe the varying degrees of translucency and shimmer of
the faux waxes. Carve into them while wet. Embed papers and objects between the
layers as well as glass bead gel, and coarse molding paste as other
layering processes. Bring
2 9" X 12" canvases or art boards, acrylic brushes and a
palette knife.
$75 &
$10 Material Fee
Workshops fill quickly. Register Early 847-242-0104
Visa/Mastercard accepted.
Monday, June 11, 2012
Next CWCA Meeting
at Avram Eisen Gallery, 5202 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, Tuesday, June 26 , 6:30 p.m. Bring a snack or drink to share.
Film: "Motherhood By Choice Not By Chance"
June 13, 6:30 p.m
Boo Coo Cafe, 1823 Church St. at Dodge, Evanston
Boo Coo Cafe, 1823 Church St. at Dodge, Evanston
Monday, May 21, 2012
New Art Blog-New Video-"Prom"
Judith Hladik-Voss has started an art blog. She will be concentrating on her continuing printmaking projects-along with demos and links to other printmakers and technical information.
http://jhladikvoss57.wordpress.com/
http://jhladikvoss57.wordpress.com/
My new video-"Prom"
”Prom” explores societal customs/psychological issues/law/sexual exploitation.
You can view more of the installation on my website: http://www.hladikvoss.com/prints.html Tactile Prints>Prom!
The picture below is the “carpet” section on which the Prom dress and mannequin are installed. Each fetus is a linocut print on colored silk-backed with felt and hand “sutured” with embroidery floss. The floss is manipulated with acrylic medium to form the points of the “barbed wire” that has trapped the young women of the Prom.
Friday, May 04, 2012
Ellen Holtzblatt - CAC Member Spotlight
Opening reception: Friday, May 11 from 6-9pm
Exhibition dates: May 1 to 31
Chicago Artists' Coalition
217 Carpenter
Chicago, IL 60607
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Friday, March 30, 2012
CWCA Monthly Meeting - April 22, 2012
MONTHLY MEETING
The next meeting of Chicago Women's Caucus for Art will be Sunday, April 22, 2012, 2:00 p.m. at the home of artist Alice Revelski, 2607 W. Lunt, Chicago.
Bring a snack or drink to share. Everyone is welcome. Details: Arlene, 847.674-0321.
The next meeting of Chicago Women's Caucus for Art will be Sunday, April 22, 2012, 2:00 p.m. at the home of artist Alice Revelski, 2607 W. Lunt, Chicago.
Bring a snack or drink to share. Everyone is welcome. Details: Arlene, 847.674-0321.
CWCA Program - April 4, 2012
CWCA PROGRAM
Join Chicago Women's Caucus for Art and the Avram Eisen Gallery, 5202 N. Damen, Chicago, for a talk by painter and printmaker Bert Menco who recently returned from a residency in Shenzhen, China. Bert will tell us about his experiences and show images of his time at the Guanlan Original Printmaking Base, Wednesday, April 4, 2012, 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Join Chicago Women's Caucus for Art and the Avram Eisen Gallery, 5202 N. Damen, Chicago, for a talk by painter and printmaker Bert Menco who recently returned from a residency in Shenzhen, China. Bert will tell us about his experiences and show images of his time at the Guanlan Original Printmaking Base, Wednesday, April 4, 2012, 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Tuesday, March 06, 2012
Photographs by Alice Sharie-Revelski
Alice Sharie-Revelski will show her photographs of Galapagos Islands at the Evanston Public Library, Church and Orrington Sts. the month of March, 2012.
CWCA Monthly Meeting - March 27, 2012
The next monthly meeting of CWCA will be Tuesday, March 27, 2012, 6:30 p.m. at the Avram Eisen Gallery, 5202 N. Damen, Chicago. Guest speaker at 8:00 p.m., Marlene Brill, author, in honor of Women's History Month will talk about her book, "Annie Shapiro and the Clothing Worker's Strike." Free program. Everyone is invited. Please bring a snack or drink to share. Details: 847.674-0321
Saturday, March 03, 2012
National Veterans Art Museum Celebrates International Women's Day With Women Veterans Exhibit
NATIONAL VETERANS ART MUSEUM CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY WITH WOMEN VETERANS ART EXHIBITION
Overlooked / Looked Over features work based on artists' experience as women in the military
(un)clothed and in her right mind - Iris M. Feliciano
Chicago, Ill. (February 2012) – On Saturday, March 10, 2012, the National Veterans Art Museum (NVAM) will host the opening of Overlooked / Looked Over, a new exhibit featuring work by eight women artists who are veterans of the U.S. military. Admission to the NVAM will be free all day with light refreshments offered from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Artist and curator talks will take place between 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
The show's opening is timed to coincide with the centenary anniversary of International Women's Day. Annually on March 8, thousands of events are held throughout the world to inspire women and celebrate achievements. All around the world, women are connected by activities ranging from business conferences and networking events to local women's craft markets and theatric performances. The exhibit also highlights National Women's History Month.
Overlooked / Looked Over responds to the growth in numbers of women joining the military, which has soared over the past decade. Iraq War veteran and curator Erica Slone notes that women currently comprise 14.5% of active duty military and there are 1.8 million women veterans; yet there has been little research to date on how contemporary military culture and war affects women. "Through Overlooked/Looked Over," Slone says, "I intend to shine a light on the unique experiences of women during service, in war, and as veterans."
Self-Portrait - Emily Yates
According to Slone, the concept for Overlooked / Looked Over is taken from a quote by the late American actress and sex symbol Mae West, "I'd rather be looked over than overlooked." Slone states, "Depending on one's own definition of feminism, Mae West could be either the quintessential feminist or anti-feminist. Her statement, however, presents a false dichotomy of attitudes about women, and the coexistence of these polar attitudes toward women is exacerbated within our armed forces."
Artists in the show include Victoria Robillard Bryers, a retired veteran with thirty years service in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserves; Iris M. Feliciano, a Marine Corps veteran; Maggie Martin, an Army veteran and field organizer with Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW); Robynn Murray, an Army veteran and subject of the documentary film Poster Girl; Joyce Wagner, a Marine veteran and board chair of IVAW; Emily Yates, an Army veteran; Regina Vasquez, a Marine Corps Veteran and founder and executive director of the Fatigues Clothesline Project; and curator Erica Slone, an Air Force veteran.
The opening reception on March 10 is proudly co-sponsored by the Chicago Women's Caucus for Art and the Chicago Chapter of The Transition Network.
The show will be open to the public from Wednesday, February 29, 2012 through Memorial Day 2012. For more information, visit the museum's website at www.nvam.org.
About the National Veterans Art Museum
Formerly the National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum, the National Veterans Art Museum is dedicated to the collection, preservation, and exhibition of art inspired by combat and created by veterans. No other gallery in the world focuses on the subject of war from an artistic perspective, making this collection truly unique. The National Veterans Art Museum addresses both historical and contemporary issues related to military service in order to give patrons of all backgrounds insight into the effects of war and to provide veterans an artistic outlet to work through their military and combat experiences.
The National Veterans Art Museum is located at 1801 S. Indiana Avenue, Third Floor, and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 general admission and $7.00 seniors and students. Admission is free for veterans and active military and their dependents. For group admission reservations, call the Museum at 312/326-0270.
# # #
The NVAM is a non-profit organization. Our work is funded primarily through grants and donations.
1801 S. Indiana Ave.
Chicago, IL 60616
Regular Hours:
Tues. - Sat. 10-5
Admission:
Members: Free
General: $10
Students & Seniors: $7
Schedule a Tour:
Phone: (312) 326-0270
Fax: (312) 326-9767
or Click Here.
Group tours of 40
or more can be
scheduled for Mondays.
©2011 National Veterans Art Museum. All rights reserved.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Monthly Meeting
The next CWCA monthly meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 28, 2012, at the Avram Eisen Gallery, 5202 N. Damen Ave., Chicago, 773.271-3008. We will meet at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will start at 7:00 p.m. The gallery is exhibiting the work of Andy Finkel and Jimmy Wilnewic. Following the meeting at 8:00 p.m. Jimmy Wilnewic will talk about his work. Discussion to follow. This is a free program. CWCA details: 847.674-0321.
Celebrating Women's History Month
Chicago Women's Caucus for Art has an exhibition at Northern Trust Bank from March 1 - 31, 2012.
Opening Reception: Thursday , March 1, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Address: Northern Trust Bank, 50 S. LaSalle Street, Chicago
Opening Reception: Thursday , March 1, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Address: Northern Trust Bank, 50 S. LaSalle Street, Chicago
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Ellen Holtzblatt Exhibits
Bucktown-Wicker Park Library
1701 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647
Exhibit Dates: March 1 - 31, 2012
Hours: Monday 2-6PM; Tuesday and Thursday 12-8PM; Wednesday 10AM-6PM; Friday and Saturday 9AM-5PM
Ellen Holtzblatt will exhibit paintings from her series, Yizkor.
15th International Open
Woman Made Gallery
685 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642
Opening Reception: March 2, 2012 6-9 p.m.
Exhibit dates: March 2 - April 26, 2012
Song of the Land
Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion
Jack H. Skirball Campus
3077 University Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Exhibit Dates: January 20 - May 31, 2012
Opening Reception: Thursday, February 23, 2012 5–7 PM
Contact: ellenholtzblatt@gmail.com
Website: www.ellenholtzblatt.com
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Women's History Month Exhibit: Hladik-Voss
Judith Hladik-Voss was selected to participate in the Chicago Public Library's Women's History Month exhibits. Her solo show will be at the Lincoln/Belmont branch library, located at 1659 W. Melrose, Chicago, IL 60657.
She will be showing prints from her Natural History monoprint etching series and linocut prints from her Angel series.
The exhibit will be on display from March 1 - March 31st, 2012.
Library hours are: Monday 2-6 p.m; Tuesday: 12 -8 p.m.; Wednesday 10-6 p.m.; Thursday: 12-8 p.m. ; Friday 9-5 p.m.: and Saturday 9-5 p.m.; Closed Sundays.
She will be showing prints from her Natural History monoprint etching series and linocut prints from her Angel series.
The exhibit will be on display from March 1 - March 31st, 2012.
Library hours are: Monday 2-6 p.m; Tuesday: 12 -8 p.m.; Wednesday 10-6 p.m.; Thursday: 12-8 p.m. ; Friday 9-5 p.m.: and Saturday 9-5 p.m.; Closed Sundays.
Women's History Month Solo Exhibit
March 1-31, 2012 | 10:00 am
Chicago Public Library Lincoln/ Belmont branch
1659 W. Melrose, Chicago, IL 60657
FEE | free
Directions | Chicago Public Library Lincoln/ Belmont branch
Contact: judith@hladikvoss.com
Website: http://www.hladikvoss.com
Wednesday, December 07, 2011
Tenure-track Position: Assistant Professor of Graphic Design/Interactive Design
Department of Art/Graphic Design Program: Tenure-track Assistant Professor. Responsibilities include teaching and advising in graphic design at the undergraduate level, with opportunity for graduate teaching; creative work and research requirements consistent with tenure expectations; and service requirements such as committee work, facility supervision, and/or administration of the program.
Candidate should have a strong interactive focus. Advanced skills in interactive design are required, including work in various types of interfaces (web, tablet, smart phone). Required expertise in computer programs for graphic and interactive design, and programming skills. MFA or equivalent required for start date of 8/2012 (MFA as of 12/2012 considered). Desire: Professional experience in the field, teaching experience, working knowledge of time-based/video software, and contribution to diversity.
Send a letter of interest including contact information with email; vitae; contact information for three references; examples of recent work and examples of student work (in a digital format); statement of teaching philosophy via email to Helen Armstrong, armstrh@muohio.edu. For more information about the graphic design program please visit http://www.graphicdesignmiami.org. Screening of applications begins January 8, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled.
Miami University is an EOE/AA employer with smoke-free campuses. Right to Know—Consumer information http://www.miami.muohio.edu/about-miami/publications-and-policies/student-consumer-info/index.html. Hard copy upon request.
Opportunities for Our New Professor Include:
—help to build a new MFA program in graphic design.
—assist with the continuing evolution of the undergraduate BFA and a new undergraduate minor.
—work closely with the Armstrong Institute for Interactive Media Studies, a transdisciplinary program at Miami University that examines how digital media is disrupting traditional disciplines.
—access to cutting edge technology and equipment, such as the rapid prototyping lab (a 3D Printer, 3D Scanner, Laser Cutter, Plasma Cutter, and Prototyping Mill), as well as the John Smale Visualization Center (a suite of 3D and visualization tools including an immersive virtual reality cube (CAVE-like system), hologram wall, immersa-desk, portable 3D projection system, and more.)
—lead students in collaborative projects with real world clients, such as Hulu, Nestlé, and P&G.
—summer travel opportunities in various locations throughout the world.
—enjoy the creative energy that comes from being housed in an art department
Best,
Helen
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Helen Armstrong
Assistant Professor of Graphic Design, Faculty Affiliate, Interactive Media Studies
Miami University | Department of Art
212 Hiestand Hall | Oxford, OH 45056-2486
helenarmstrongdesigner.com
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