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Twenty-one $25,000 Commissions Awarded

2008-05-07T14:02:00.000-07:00

The Arts Council of New Orleans and the Joan Mitchell Foundation are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2008 New Orleans Art in Public Places Commissions:

Frank Alessandrini
Barry Bailey
Ryan Ballard
Raine Bedsole
Lou Blackwell
Marcus Brown
Christopher Scott Brumfield
Catherine Burke
“Generic Art Solutions”: Tony Campbell and Matt Vis
Eric Dallimore
Dawn DeDeaux
Paul Deo
Rashida Ferdinand
Mitchell Gaudet and Erika Larken
Shannon Landis Hansen
Sally Heller
Alex Podesta
Christopher Saucedo
Cynthia Scott and Damon Rosenzweig
Jim Sohr
Michel Varisco

In collaboration with the Joan Mitchell Foundation, and an independent jury, the Arts Council selected twenty-one public art projects designed specifically by local artists for the city of New Orleans. Artists will receive $25,000 to create artwork to be placed in the public venue and help with rebuilding their artistic careers.

Artists from Louisiana and Mississippi who were affected by Katrina or Rita were eligible to apply through a Call to Artists advertised by the Arts Council of New Orleans. The Call to Artists was initially for ten commissions, but due to the extraordinary response, the artistic diversity and the high quality of the proposals, twenty-one commissions funded by the Joan Mitchell Foundation were awarded.

The commissions provide the opportunity for local and regional artists to showcase their work parallel to the international exhibits: Prospect One International Biennial and Sculpture for New Orleans. Projects will be installed beginning in October 2008.

About the Joan Mitchell Foundation

The Joan Mitchell Foundation was established in April 1993 as a not-for-profit corporation following the death of Joan Mitchell in October 1992. The Foundation strives to fulfill the ambitions of artist Joan Mitchell to aid and assist the needs of contemporary artists and to demonstrate that painting and sculpture are significant cultural necessities.

About the Arts Council of New Orleans

The Arts Council of New Orleans is a private, non-profit organization designated by the City of New Orleans as its official arts agency. Now in its 33rd year, the Arts Council works in partnership with the City of New Orleans, community groups, local, state, and national governmental agencies, and other nonprofit arts organizations to meet the arts and cultural needs of the New Orleans community through a diversity of initiatives and services.

The Arts Council serves as one of nine regional distributing agencies for Louisiana Division of the Arts funds, and administers the Community Arts Grants and the Percent For Art program for the City of New Orleans.

Great Tequila Taste-Off

2008-04-18T12:33:00.000-07:00

The Great Tequila Taste-Off was so fun.

Bruce Gilden: Magnum in Motion

2008-04-03T08:45:00.000-07:00

Bruce Gilden: Magnum in Motion

90 Year Old Working Street Photographer

2008-03-27T14:17:00.000-07:00

"I try to be invisible," Ms. Cherry says. Thin and white-haired, clad in jeans and sneakers, she pretty much blends into the street.

Click on through for the full story and video of her working.

Toying with Creativity: A Workshop by Michelle Bates

2008-03-27T14:04:00.000-07:00

Want to reconnect with the simple joys of photography? Join Michelle Bates, author of “Plastic Cameras: Toying with Creativity,” as she guides you into the wonderful world of the plastic Holga camera. With this very basic device we will explore image-making with a twist!

This two-day workshop will include a slide show of a wide range of toy camera photography, the chance to play with a variety of toy cameras, and comprehensive how-to information about shooting with Holgas and other plastic cameras. Michelle will cover everything from the basics to advanced techniques to camera modifications. Each student will receive a Holga camera and access to Michelle’s library of toy camera publications as well as her broad knowledge of photography.

The weekend will begin with Michelle’s slide show at 11 a.m., Sat. May 17th at The Big Top. This talk is free and open to the public. The workshop begins at 2:00 p.m. and is limited to 35 participants. Sign up now! We will photograph with Michelle on Saturday, have the film processed overnight, and review the results on Sunday. Michelle will critique work and inspire you to get your creative juices flowing!

This workshop has been made possible in part by a generous grant from the American Society of Media Photographers Foundation.

Schedule: Two-day Weekend Workshop-May 17 & 18, 2008.
Sat. 11 a.m.: Free slide show lecture (open to the public)
Sat. 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.: Toying with Creativity Workshop
Sun 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.: Review/Critique
Location: The Big Top. 1638 Clio St. NOLA
Cost: $75 for Photo Alliance and ASMP members. $100 for non-members. Cost includes a Holga, one roll of film and processing, and a signed copy of Michelle's book, “Plastic Cameras: Toying with Creativity." (Participants will be responsible for the costs of any additional film and processing)

Enrollment is limited to 35 participants. To register please email info@neworleansphotoalliance.org. Fee is payable by check, money order or by PayPal sent to photoalliance@gmail.com. Make sure to add "Toying with Creativity" as the subject line. Send check or money order to:
New Orleans Photo Alliance
1111 St. Mary Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

2008-03-27T13:53:00.000-07:00

2008-02-19T11:25:00.000-08:00

Boiling live lobster... is a touch sad. Especially when they start twitching in the pot. It’s worth it though. Sorry little buddy.

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2008-02-19T10:18:00.000-08:00

xkcd.com

Would have been, could have been worst than you would ever know

2008-02-16T19:47:00.000-08:00

"Everday turns out to be a little more like Bukowski..."

Toy Stories Opening Reception on Saturday

2008-02-15T12:41:00.000-08:00

The New Orleans Photo Alliance is pleased to present “TOY STORIES: HI-BROW PHOTOS FROM LOW-FI CAMERAS,” an exhibition of 36 images that represent the world as seen by photographers using toy and homemade cameras with their inherent light leaks, fuzzy edges, and quirky perspectives. “Toy Stories” will be on view from February 16, 2008 until April 1, 2008 at the New Orleans Photo Alliance Gallery, 1111 St. Mary Street.

The opening reception will be held on Saturday, February 16 from 6 – 9 p.m.

Happy Valentine's Day

2008-02-14T13:46:00.000-08:00

"I Can't Give You Anything But Love" performed by Clint Maedgen and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band