The conference for the weekend of Oct 4th at the UAM has Henry Jenkins speaking, who will be good to hear.
To see a schedule for the conference:
http://5dconference.com/schedule.php
The UAM still has subsidized tickets for CSULB students at the price of $45 for both days of attendance. There is no deadline for purchase, but they have a certain number, and they are gone when they are gone (then the student price is $95). Students wishing to purchase these must contact Ilee Kaplan (i-lee) at the University Art Museum, and arrange to buy the tickets from her. Her email is: kaplan@csulb.edu
The UAM general number is: 562 985 5761 (ask for ilee Kaplan)
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Friday, September 26, 2008
Portfolio Review, Review
Just to recap some of the information given last night during the review:
FYI: There are no extra classes that are opened up/needed after you get into the BFA. (except the sr. show)
You can always fill out an application that says you are interested in submitting for the portfolio, but you can ONLY SUBMIT TWICE. if you think you might, then put in an application. but only submit a portfolio if you have a chance. Here are 4 aspects that will help you determine that...
The 4 main factors to consider when applying:
Technical/condition - The profs want to know that you can produce images correctly (no dust all over the place, no blocked out edges, ect), and to transport them without destroying them. Small technical errors can be overlooked, but only on a strong portfolio. Portfolio holders can be simple or complex, depending on the theme of the portfolio itself. A Portfolio box is a great, simple way of doing it. some people choose a container that went with the theme (i.e. an office briefcase to hold images about office spaces). consider providing cotton gloves in the portfolio if you don't want their fingerprints on your prints.
Concept - Fine art concept is about saying something. It doesn't have to be a grand statement, but they need to know that you can put your concept into a tangible form. Think of your art as a language - most single pieces or assignments are the building blocks/words of your ideas. The Profs want to see that you can put all your words together (a body of work) to form a legitimate sentence, to express that particular idea.
Person - Allow the professors to know you. Show them your work and ask of them their opinion. If they see that you are working, and trying to improve, they'll add that to their decision. If they have never heard of you, and your work doesn't come out crystal clear in their eyes, it will hurt you a lot.
WARNING: each professor will tell you something different. just like anything else in life, consider your options, weigh them with your own opinions and act accordingly. You do NOT have to do what they tell you, but they are an amazing source for ideas that, if they don't provide feedback that you agree with, can at least spur your own ideas or mutations on your work.
Artist Statement - Most people don't realize how important this part is to a portfolio and a show. It's you, explaining your work or yourself (not necessarily litteraly) when you can't be there. This is also known as one of the hardest parts of art, and I am not the one to explain it to you. Ask the professors for help and that way they can point you the right direction while getting to know you.
best of luck
FYI: There are no extra classes that are opened up/needed after you get into the BFA. (except the sr. show)
You can always fill out an application that says you are interested in submitting for the portfolio, but you can ONLY SUBMIT TWICE. if you think you might, then put in an application. but only submit a portfolio if you have a chance. Here are 4 aspects that will help you determine that...
The 4 main factors to consider when applying:
Technical/condition - The profs want to know that you can produce images correctly (no dust all over the place, no blocked out edges, ect), and to transport them without destroying them. Small technical errors can be overlooked, but only on a strong portfolio. Portfolio holders can be simple or complex, depending on the theme of the portfolio itself. A Portfolio box is a great, simple way of doing it. some people choose a container that went with the theme (i.e. an office briefcase to hold images about office spaces). consider providing cotton gloves in the portfolio if you don't want their fingerprints on your prints.
Concept - Fine art concept is about saying something. It doesn't have to be a grand statement, but they need to know that you can put your concept into a tangible form. Think of your art as a language - most single pieces or assignments are the building blocks/words of your ideas. The Profs want to see that you can put all your words together (a body of work) to form a legitimate sentence, to express that particular idea.
Person - Allow the professors to know you. Show them your work and ask of them their opinion. If they see that you are working, and trying to improve, they'll add that to their decision. If they have never heard of you, and your work doesn't come out crystal clear in their eyes, it will hurt you a lot.
WARNING: each professor will tell you something different. just like anything else in life, consider your options, weigh them with your own opinions and act accordingly. You do NOT have to do what they tell you, but they are an amazing source for ideas that, if they don't provide feedback that you agree with, can at least spur your own ideas or mutations on your work.
Artist Statement - Most people don't realize how important this part is to a portfolio and a show. It's you, explaining your work or yourself (not necessarily litteraly) when you can't be there. This is also known as one of the hardest parts of art, and I am not the one to explain it to you. Ask the professors for help and that way they can point you the right direction while getting to know you.
best of luck
Todd Gray and his fiance, Kyungmi
are in an art show. should be a great show too. check it out:
http://www.janm.org/exhibits/20years/
http://www.janm.org/exhibits/20years/
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
***OCT 5TH!!!! BEST SUNDAY EVER
University by the sea is an amazing community event downtown. Classes (I'm registered for the "politics and beer"), music, food, it's awesome. Register soon and at least check out the amazing class list that includes "How to be a drag queen", wine tasting, crepe making, mixology.
www.universitybythesea.com
Later that day...!!!
THE SEQUOIA SHOW OPENING!!
See the work created from our summer trip, in the gallery.
on campus galleries from 5-7
Also, the benefit concert is being held on campus all day so this sunday promises to be AWESOME
www.universitybythesea.com
Later that day...!!!
THE SEQUOIA SHOW OPENING!!
See the work created from our summer trip, in the gallery.
on campus galleries from 5-7
Also, the benefit concert is being held on campus all day so this sunday promises to be AWESOME
Oct 5 - Free Benefit Concert
Schooled in Song - Free Benefit Concert for Music Programs in LB Schools
Sunday, October 5th - 10am - 10pm
You may remember last year when we presented Schooled in Song at the Carpenter Center. It was an evening of fantastic music created by a veritable who's who of Long Beach musicians and the proceeds went to funding after-school music programing. Well, this year the Schooled in Song gang has joined forces with the folks who put on University by the Sea for a full day of art, education, lectures, and killer live music. Due to a few generous donors the event is free, fun for the whole family and, once again, it's on track to raise some much needed funding for school music programming and scholarships for area songwriters and musicians.
The live music is coming courtesy of Grand Ole Party, Dengue Fever, Crystal Antlers, Dusty Rhodes and the River Band, Pawn Shop Kings, The New Fidelity, Molly Jensen, Blank Blue, Brett Bixby, Shave, The Year Zero, Chris Hanlin, Jay Buchanan (who was incredible last night), forcefieldon, Deccatree, Jameson, Leldon, Greater California, Loie Fuller, Marliese, CPO, One F, George Fryer Combo, and others still to be announced. It's a pretty great line-up for a free event, so put a big circle around October 5th and plan on spending at least part of the day at the corner of First St & Linden in Downtown Long Beach.
Sunday, October 5th - 10am - 10pm
You may remember last year when we presented Schooled in Song at the Carpenter Center. It was an evening of fantastic music created by a veritable who's who of Long Beach musicians and the proceeds went to funding after-school music programing. Well, this year the Schooled in Song gang has joined forces with the folks who put on University by the Sea for a full day of art, education, lectures, and killer live music. Due to a few generous donors the event is free, fun for the whole family and, once again, it's on track to raise some much needed funding for school music programming and scholarships for area songwriters and musicians.
The live music is coming courtesy of Grand Ole Party, Dengue Fever, Crystal Antlers, Dusty Rhodes and the River Band, Pawn Shop Kings, The New Fidelity, Molly Jensen, Blank Blue, Brett Bixby, Shave, The Year Zero, Chris Hanlin, Jay Buchanan (who was incredible last night), forcefieldon, Deccatree, Jameson, Leldon, Greater California, Loie Fuller, Marliese, CPO, One F, George Fryer Combo, and others still to be announced. It's a pretty great line-up for a free event, so put a big circle around October 5th and plan on spending at least part of the day at the corner of First St & Linden in Downtown Long Beach.
175 FULL FELLOWSHIPS
Seniors - FULL Fellowship Opportunity: PLAN-UND-DEPT-COTA-ART
Vermont Studio Center has 175 FULL FELLOWSHIPS
for Art majors. Applications must be received by October 1st 2008.
www.vermontstudiocenter.org/fellowships
This would be a fully paid opportunity to produce work
in a Vermont Art community.
Vermont Studio Center has 175 FULL FELLOWSHIPS
for Art majors. Applications must be received by October 1st 2008.
www.vermontstudiocenter.org/fellowships
This would be a fully paid opportunity to produce work
in a Vermont Art community.
Monday, September 22, 2008
***this thrusday - BFA portfolio viewing
Thursday Sept 25
FA4 108b
from 6-7
people will bring in the portfolios that got them into the BFA. It's a great chance to see what is expected of you when you are about to graduate, and a great chance to see some amazing work.
FA4 108b
from 6-7
people will bring in the portfolios that got them into the BFA. It's a great chance to see what is expected of you when you are about to graduate, and a great chance to see some amazing work.
Friday, September 19, 2008
Message from Professor Rebecca about Saturday
She's come down with a cold...
Feel free to meet one-another at 11am in that side lot near the faculty offices and carpool yourselves. I have no idea how many of you were planning to go -- so you may want to simply follow your own plan. Bergamot Station is at 2525 Michigan Ave in Santa Monica.
http://www.bergamotstation.com/
Sorry for the last minute cancellation.
Feel free to meet one-another at 11am in that side lot near the faculty offices and carpool yourselves. I have no idea how many of you were planning to go -- so you may want to simply follow your own plan. Bergamot Station is at 2525 Michigan Ave in Santa Monica.
http://www.bergamotstation.com/
Sorry for the last minute cancellation.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Awesome material resource
The Long Beach Depot for Creative ReUse in the Long Beach Arts district can be a valuable resource for our Art majors.
It is a business on Elm street filled with an ample supply of discarded art & craft supplies including Synthetic leather strips, cardboard & foam cutouts, ribbon, yarn, tile, wood, glass and metal scraps, bottles, fabric pieces, zippers, misprint pens and pencils, old frames and more. They specialize in Overruns, Samples, Misprints, Scraps, Overstocks, Millends, Pieces and Discards. They also have a FREE exchange items to help inspire your creative reuse ideas. FREE supplies are available for for students who are willing to teach an art class with reused materials, along with a list of local teachers willing for your participation.
320 Elm Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90802
The LBdepot@verizon.net
562 437-9999
It is a business on Elm street filled with an ample supply of discarded art & craft supplies including Synthetic leather strips, cardboard & foam cutouts, ribbon, yarn, tile, wood, glass and metal scraps, bottles, fabric pieces, zippers, misprint pens and pencils, old frames and more. They specialize in Overruns, Samples, Misprints, Scraps, Overstocks, Millends, Pieces and Discards. They also have a FREE exchange items to help inspire your creative reuse ideas. FREE supplies are available for for students who are willing to teach an art class with reused materials, along with a list of local teachers willing for your participation.
320 Elm Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90802
The LBdepot@verizon.net
562 437-9999
Career Exploration Workshops
One of keys to your art school education is finding a good fit for you in the industry of Fine Arts. You have an idea of what you want to do, now, how to make a career of it that would suit you and your personallized interests?
With this question in mind, a special set of workshops have been pulled together with you in mind.
The Career Exploration Workshops are designed to help students find careers that could be a good fit for them. Each workshop uses a different career assessment. Students may attend any one workshop or all four in any sequence. (Attending all four will enable students to complete assessments of their interests, personality, values, and skills, as well as an orientation to online tools and the Career Resource Library for their use in exploring careers. Attending just one workshop will address one of these aspects of career exploration.)
All workshops are offered free of charge to CSULB students, but they must reserve a space in advance. Instructions to RSVP and complete the online assessments prior to the workshop are included in the attached flyer.
Please seriously consider utilizing these powerful tools to success.
CEWS.jpg
With this question in mind, a special set of workshops have been pulled together with you in mind.
The Career Exploration Workshops are designed to help students find careers that could be a good fit for them. Each workshop uses a different career assessment. Students may attend any one workshop or all four in any sequence. (Attending all four will enable students to complete assessments of their interests, personality, values, and skills, as well as an orientation to online tools and the Career Resource Library for their use in exploring careers. Attending just one workshop will address one of these aspects of career exploration.)
All workshops are offered free of charge to CSULB students, but they must reserve a space in advance. Instructions to RSVP and complete the online assessments prior to the workshop are included in the attached flyer.
Please seriously consider utilizing these powerful tools to success.
CEWS.jpg
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
SOUNDWALK!!! Sept 28th 5-10pm
This is an amazing community art event - probably the best the Long Beach City puts on.
Even L.A. comes down for this one. It's a lot of fun all over downtown
Be sure to check out Soundwalk2008 in Downtown Long Beach one night only ... THIS SATURDAY, September 28, 5-10pm . It's completely free and features some of the most compelling and cutting edge exhibits you could imagine! Get details at soundwalk.org.
Get a hold of us if you want to go with others!!
Even L.A. comes down for this one. It's a lot of fun all over downtown
Be sure to check out Soundwalk2008 in Downtown Long Beach one night only ... THIS SATURDAY, September 28, 5-10pm . It's completely free and features some of the most compelling and cutting edge exhibits you could imagine! Get details at soundwalk.org.
Get a hold of us if you want to go with others!!
Pre Soundwalk performances @ Open - 4th St., LB
3rdThurs: SoundWalk2008 performance night
{open} & FLOOD present …
3rd Thurs: SoundWalk2008 pre-event performance night
Thursday, September 18
8 pm // $3
Join us for a special Soundwalk edition of 3rdThurs, featuring performances by Double Blind and Julia Holter.
Double Blind, an improvising ensemble with improvised membership, will perform a live, improvised interpretation of their latest project, "Wounded Speaker," recently released on mprntbl.com. Participants scheduled to appear include Glenn Bach, MLuM (Michael Raco-Rands and Marco Schindelmann), David Nadal, Joseph Richard Negro, Matt Pogue, and smgsap (shea M gauer & scott A peterson).
Julia Holter is a Los Angeles-based musician who specializes in creating homemade recordings out of casios, microkorgs, harmoniums, bells, and alta vista translations. She is a frequent performer of experimental music in the Los Angeles area, both as a Cal Arts Composition MFA student and as a member of pop label Human Ear Music.
Plus, we'll be screening past Soundwalk videos all night!
I hear great reviews of this place, constantly.
{open} & FLOOD present …
3rd Thurs: SoundWalk2008 pre-event performance night
Thursday, September 18
8 pm // $3
Join us for a special Soundwalk edition of 3rdThurs, featuring performances by Double Blind and Julia Holter.
Double Blind, an improvising ensemble with improvised membership, will perform a live, improvised interpretation of their latest project, "Wounded Speaker," recently released on mprntbl.com. Participants scheduled to appear include Glenn Bach, MLuM (Michael Raco-Rands and Marco Schindelmann), David Nadal, Joseph Richard Negro, Matt Pogue, and smgsap (shea M gauer & scott A peterson).
Julia Holter is a Los Angeles-based musician who specializes in creating homemade recordings out of casios, microkorgs, harmoniums, bells, and alta vista translations. She is a frequent performer of experimental music in the Los Angeles area, both as a Cal Arts Composition MFA student and as a member of pop label Human Ear Music.
Plus, we'll be screening past Soundwalk videos all night!
I hear great reviews of this place, constantly.
Great Job Opp...
My name is JJ Fiddler and I am a local sports journalist. I manage LBPostSports.com, the best source for sports in Long Beach. My team and I are looking for some new photographers
to send out to local games and practices. We have all the press credentials
neccessary. Our goal is to help students in photo classes get some real
world experience.
--
JJ Fiddler
Director of Operations
LBPostSports.com
562.841.3205
to send out to local games and practices. We have all the press credentials
neccessary. Our goal is to help students in photo classes get some real
world experience.
--
JJ Fiddler
Director of Operations
LBPostSports.com
562.841.3205
SAT! Join Professor Rebecca at Bergamont station this saturday
http://www.bergamotstation.com/
She's going and doesn't mind taking students with her.
Carpool with or alongside her this saturday, Sept 20th. email her a notice and she'll meet you at the parking meters @ 11:00am. If you don't have her email, ask me
She's going and doesn't mind taking students with her.
Carpool with or alongside her this saturday, Sept 20th. email her a notice and she'll meet you at the parking meters @ 11:00am. If you don't have her email, ask me
**Our First Meeting content
This is just a short recap of what went down during our first meeting this semester:
The event:
We kicked it off with a good turn out and a lot of new faces, though I don't think we plan on holding it again around that time due to class scheduling interference. Pizza was present while we explained some of the advantages of being within this organization. The main reason: we're AWESOME! and you want to be networked with awesome people that will help you out with opinions, opportunities, jobs, work, parties, school and laughs.
The officers:
Rebecca, Jessica, Nicole, Vishal, Spencer and Chris Smith...
When you see us around, say hi...ask us when the next meeting is, what we're up to, and what we had for lunch. We're all friendly faces! People who are new, don't be timid about taking to us. We're here the same reason you are: to make friends, have fun, and make work.
The content:
BFA Portfolio Viewing Sept 25 - This is the chance to see portfolios that were good enough to get into the program. People are invited from all over, no matter what major, it's a great chance to see the cream of the crop - I can't convey how helpful this was last semester for a lot of people.
Sequoia Gallery Show Oct 5 - A gallery spurred from our summer trip. Get a taste of our trips, our work, our gallery system - gallery openings are one of the best things about being a student here at Long Beach State
LBC Art Walk Nov 8th - always fun, we'll talk about the best way to participate and have fun, later on
The SPE Convention Nov 13-16 - There's so much info about this that i'll post a separate thing... it promises to be the main event this semester, and looks like it'll be one hell of a grand road trip to San Fran for one of the best Conventions in the USA, regarding photography.
Student Holiday Sale - Dec 5th - Make some money for xmas!
The event:
We kicked it off with a good turn out and a lot of new faces, though I don't think we plan on holding it again around that time due to class scheduling interference. Pizza was present while we explained some of the advantages of being within this organization. The main reason: we're AWESOME! and you want to be networked with awesome people that will help you out with opinions, opportunities, jobs, work, parties, school and laughs.
The officers:
Rebecca, Jessica, Nicole, Vishal, Spencer and Chris Smith...
When you see us around, say hi...ask us when the next meeting is, what we're up to, and what we had for lunch. We're all friendly faces! People who are new, don't be timid about taking to us. We're here the same reason you are: to make friends, have fun, and make work.
The content:
BFA Portfolio Viewing Sept 25 - This is the chance to see portfolios that were good enough to get into the program. People are invited from all over, no matter what major, it's a great chance to see the cream of the crop - I can't convey how helpful this was last semester for a lot of people.
Sequoia Gallery Show Oct 5 - A gallery spurred from our summer trip. Get a taste of our trips, our work, our gallery system - gallery openings are one of the best things about being a student here at Long Beach State
LBC Art Walk Nov 8th - always fun, we'll talk about the best way to participate and have fun, later on
The SPE Convention Nov 13-16 - There's so much info about this that i'll post a separate thing... it promises to be the main event this semester, and looks like it'll be one hell of a grand road trip to San Fran for one of the best Conventions in the USA, regarding photography.
Student Holiday Sale - Dec 5th - Make some money for xmas!
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