Hello Everyone,
I will be taking a break from blogging on Art:SAGE, because I am moving from the UK to Italy. But the art posts will return in March!
When I return, there will be some new changes. I will only post once a week and try to cover each of the topics (SAGE) each month. The reasons are two-fold. First, this is to ensure that each post is relevant and packed with gold nuggets of art news. Secondly, I need to focus more time on my main job- my MPhil thesis.
So see you in a week. Until then, take some time to visit a museum in your area.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Event Listing: Valentine's Day Weekend
Put the art in heart on Valetine's Day this year by checking out a few a FREE event in cities near you!
Stateside
Dallas
Sweet Start to the Chinese New Year!
Crow Collection of Asian Art
2010 Flora Street
Dallas, TX 75201-2335
Sunday, February 14th 2010
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
"Start the New Year sweetly with performances, complimentary tea and hot chocolate, and a Chinese candy "bar" at the Crow Collection." While you are there, check out the museums collection of traditional Chinese snuff bottles!
San Diego
Have a Stroll in the Park
Balboa Park
1549 El Prado San Diego, CA 92101-1699
Every Day, All Day
Museums and Attractions are not free, but bring a thermos of hot chocolates and walk around the largest urban park in North America! The park is filled with beautiful architecture and lush landscape. (Don't forget an umbrella!)
Cambridge
Community Gymcraftics Series
The West Cambridge Youth Center
680 Huron Ave. Cambridge, MA 02138
Sunday, February 14th
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
What do you get if you mix art, exercise, music, and movement? Gymcraftics. This is a great activity for single people and couples to build a sense of trust and community...and have fun!
Europe
Bristol
Love Food Festival
at Paintworks, off Bath Rd
Arnos Vale, Bristol, United Kingdom BS4 3EH
Sunday, February 14th
10:30 AM- 4:00 PM
Local food, drinks, and crafts, the Love Food Festival is great place for couples, friends, and families to go. Enjoy art and music by local artisans. There are plenty of stalls that should grab your attention!
Brussels
Lover's Festival
all over Roquemaure
Roquemaure, France 30150
Visit the website for information on the various events throughout the weekend, as well as some nifty information on the roots of St. Valentine's Day. On Sunday, the relics of St. Valentine are held in the church and processed through town, there are also fireworks and markets in the town square.
Stateside
Dallas
Sweet Start to the Chinese New Year!
Crow Collection of Asian Art
2010 Flora Street
Dallas, TX 75201-2335
Sunday, February 14th 2010
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
"Start the New Year sweetly with performances, complimentary tea and hot chocolate, and a Chinese candy "bar" at the Crow Collection." While you are there, check out the museums collection of traditional Chinese snuff bottles!
San Diego
Have a Stroll in the Park
Balboa Park
1549 El Prado San Diego, CA 92101-1699
Every Day, All Day
Museums and Attractions are not free, but bring a thermos of hot chocolates and walk around the largest urban park in North America! The park is filled with beautiful architecture and lush landscape. (Don't forget an umbrella!)
Cambridge
Community Gymcraftics Series
The West Cambridge Youth Center
680 Huron Ave. Cambridge, MA 02138
Sunday, February 14th
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
What do you get if you mix art, exercise, music, and movement? Gymcraftics. This is a great activity for single people and couples to build a sense of trust and community...and have fun!
Europe
Bristol
Love Food Festival
at Paintworks, off Bath Rd
Arnos Vale, Bristol, United Kingdom BS4 3EH
Sunday, February 14th
10:30 AM- 4:00 PM
Local food, drinks, and crafts, the Love Food Festival is great place for couples, friends, and families to go. Enjoy art and music by local artisans. There are plenty of stalls that should grab your attention!
Brussels
Bozar !Mexico! Festival
at the Center for Fine Arts
Rue Ravenstein 23, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
January 16th until April 25th 2010
Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00AM - 6:00PM, until 9:00PM on Thursdays
Add a little spice to your Valentine's Day weekend with a series of exhibitions on Mexican art and artists.
Roquemaureat the Center for Fine Arts
Rue Ravenstein 23, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
January 16th until April 25th 2010
Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00AM - 6:00PM, until 9:00PM on Thursdays
Add a little spice to your Valentine's Day weekend with a series of exhibitions on Mexican art and artists.
Lover's Festival
all over Roquemaure
Roquemaure, France 30150
Visit the website for information on the various events throughout the weekend, as well as some nifty information on the roots of St. Valentine's Day. On Sunday, the relics of St. Valentine are held in the church and processed through town, there are also fireworks and markets in the town square.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Haiti Relief Charity Art Events
As a bonus blog post, I have decided to focus on listing upcoming art events that provide relief for Haiti through partnerships with charities. Support them and enjoy it!
Canterbury, Kent, UK
6th of February until 25th of March 2010
I know I recently posted on events in Canterbury, so those of you in other parts of the UK might be wondering why this little medieval town is getting so much coverage. Well, in a week I will be moving away from Canterbury. In an effort to give credit to the town that has supported my art education for over a year I am focusing on some the upcoming events. Also, I think the way the museums, music clubs, and cafe's have come together for the Music for Change event is an example of how together, different types of arts create a change.
Museum of Canterbury
Monday the 15th of February, 11am to 4pm: Year of the Tiger (Chinese New Year family fun day)
Saturday 20th of February, 11am to 4pm: Kent World and Community History Day
Coffee and Corks
Saturday the 6th of February, 8pm until late: Brendan Power
Saturday the 13th of February, 8pm until late: Relig Oran
Saturday the 20th of February, 8pm until late: Universal Dread
Saturday the 27th of February, 8pm until late: Madam Molotoff
Monday the 15th of February, 11am to 4pm: Year of the Tiger (Chinese New Year family fun day)
Saturday 20th of February, 11am to 4pm: Kent World and Community History Day
Coffee and Corks
Saturday the 6th of February, 8pm until late: Brendan Power
Saturday the 13th of February, 8pm until late: Relig Oran
Saturday the 20th of February, 8pm until late: Universal Dread
Saturday the 27th of February, 8pm until late: Madam Molotoff
The Farmhouse
Thursday the 11th of March, 8pm until late: Urban Folk Quartet, support from Brendan Power
Orange Street Music Club
Thursday the 25th of March, 8pm until late: Laye Sow
Thursday the 11th of March, 8pm until late: Urban Folk Quartet, support from Brendan Power
Orange Street Music Club
Thursday the 25th of March, 8pm until late: Laye Sow
Portland, Oregon, USA
7688 SW Capitol Highway, 97219
5th of February 2010 3pm until 9pm
6th of February 2010 9am until 3pm
Website Link
This art sale is a collaboration between the Multnomah Arts Center community and the Mercy Corps programs, the full proceeds will go to Mercy Corps relief efforts in Haiti. "Instructors, students, and friends of the Multnomah Arts Center have rallied to support Haitians in the aftermath of the devastating January earthquake. Dozens of artists, many of them potters in the MAC ceramics program, are donating artwork to benefit relief efforts in Haiti through a sale on February 5th and 6th at the southwest Portland art center."
5th of February 2010 3pm until 9pm
6th of February 2010 9am until 3pm
Website Link
This art sale is a collaboration between the Multnomah Arts Center community and the Mercy Corps programs, the full proceeds will go to Mercy Corps relief efforts in Haiti. "Instructors, students, and friends of the Multnomah Arts Center have rallied to support Haitians in the aftermath of the devastating January earthquake. Dozens of artists, many of them potters in the MAC ceramics program, are donating artwork to benefit relief efforts in Haiti through a sale on February 5th and 6th at the southwest Portland art center."
More news on Portland's Haiti Relief Events and Portland Arts Events
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Museum and Gallery Exhibitions: Canterbury, UK
For the moment I am living in Canterbury so I wanted to take the time to highlight some the upcoming events and exhibitions at two local art centers. Although these exhibitions do not feature any contemporary artists, attending these events is good to support local museums and galleries. It a chance to network with curators and staff and an opportunity to learn something new. Plus, it is a great way to see what the current art history trends are in your town!
Museum of Canterbury, Stour Street
10am to 4pm
6th of February 2010
Age 2 to adult*
The "family Fun/fossil Identification day" on Prehistoric Monsters combines tidbits from science, art, and history into a great family activity. "Discover evidence of prehistoric 'monsters' - from mighty dinosaurs, to mammoths, crocodiles and creatures of the deep! See and touch amazing fossils, take part in the dino dig, listen to monster stories and enjoy a range of fun, hands-on activities."
*Special entry today only, £1 for all visitors. Please note there is an additional £1 charge for the Children's Activity Zone to cover the cost of materials. A free fossil for the first 50 children.
Canterbury: England's Crucible
Tues - Fri: 11am - 5.30pm
Sat: 12pm - 5.30pm
Private Viewing 5th of February 6pm-8pm (all welcome)
History and art come together at the Sidney Cooper Art Gallery in their latest exhibition on "Canterbury: England's Crucible 1000 years of Canterbury's history from St Augustine to the Tudors." The brainchild of the Christchurch's University History Department and the Canterbury Archaeological Trust (CAT), the exhibition "explores how the city has developed from AD 597 when St Augustine arrived on a mission from Rome."
Free Events linked with the Exhibition:
- Medieval puppet shows every Saturday at 12.30am, 2pm and 4pm from the Theatre of the Small
- Free lectures:
- Tuesday 23rd February at 6pm- Dr Andrew Richardson (CAT) "Early Canterbury and the Augustinian Mission"
- Thursday March 4th at 6pm- Marion Green (CAT) "Not just a load of old rubbish- the educational use of archaeological material by the Canterbury Archaeological Trust." Booking essential on 01227 782266
- Saturday 20th February 11am - 4pm- Study Day, Old Sessions House Longport. Come and hear about the latest historical research on Anglo-Saxon, Medieval and Tudor Canterbury. Speakers include Dr Charles Insley, Dr Richard Eales and Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh.
* For further details and to register please contact Prof Jackie Eales, Canterbury Christ Church University, N Holmes Road, Canterbury CT1 1 QU tel:01227 454700, e-mail jackie.eales @canterbury.ac.uk
Monday, February 1, 2010
Artist Interview: Carol Mackiewicz
This artist interview is a bit different, because Carol Mackiewicz is an artist who uses her talents as a form of counseling through art therapy. I think it is critical to understand that artists are linked to many different fields through diverse specializations, not only the art market. Enjoy!
Coffee and the Beatles, 2007
Oil on Canvas
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Tinneburg Abbey, 2008
Oil Pastel
Name: Carol L. Mackiewicz
Current City: Santa Fe, NM
Hometown: Wales, MA
Preferred Medium: Oil painting and oil pastels
Education: University of Dallas, Art/Painting, Expected MA in Art Therapy/Counseling at Southwestern College
Tell me about you paintings in one sentence: My work conveys themes of personal emotions explored through color and texture of paint, oil pastels, and/or symbols.
What is your favorite forum/method of sharing information about art? I love to educate other people about art; I currently work with girls ages 5-12 in an afterschool program and love teaching them art methods and the history behind why artists did what they did and how it affects their current world.
In what period of your career did you feel most aware of the needs of your audience, if ever? I felt the need for art to convey healing qualities not just for the artist but also for the viewers when I was a junior in college. We were studying German Expressionism and my icon of painters, Wassily Kandinsky wrote in his Concerning the Spiritual in Art, that it was the time for artists to carry the energy of change and progressive ideas for their own cultures. I saw myself, at the time, as one of those artists who could bring something to the table to share with others, through my paintings and willingness to help facilitate change.
What is art therapy? Great question! Art therapy is the use of art as a modality in which to facilitate therapeutic methods to individuals, couples/families, and groups. Basically, it is an expansion of traditional “talk therapy” into the realms of artistic expression as a means of uncovering layers of unconscious thoughts, symbols, behaviors, and emotions.
What made you realize that your talents could be used in this way? I realized that art could be used as a healing modality when I realized my joy in painting happened through the use of colors and abstract images. Such pictorial depictions spoke to the deeper, darker, unseen self within me. I knew if such art could affect me, it could also affect and help others.
Did choosing to become an art therapist overshadow your own career as an artist? If so, does it matter? My career as an artist is to be an art therapist. There are times when I think, gosh, I do not have time or energy to do my own paintings, but I satiate my art desires through the art making process with clients and class directives. I did not feel comfortable being a gallery artist, because I felt that the direction in which my art would go, would not be fulfilling sitting in a gallery, but rather in relationship with people.
The art world right now is experiencing a newfound medium of exchanging information virtually. Do you think that this has affected the relevance of galleries, studios, and museums? I think people will always find ways to provide convenience for viewing art. However, there is something very important and intimate about viewing art in galleries, studios, and museums. There is a life force surrounding each art piece, no matter its medium or presentation, and to engage in this relationship with the art firsthand, is in my opinion, the Truth of sharing art.
Would you rather have your work well known in the art community or well understood in the general population? I would rather have my art well understood in the general population because those are the people I work with on a daily basis, providing an avenue to deeper understanding and appreciation of their daily lives that seem at times, so daunting and hopeless, but can change through art and the process of art.
Its 2012 and as the Mayans predicted, the world ends. Every cultural link is destroyed, but luckily there are few survivors. You are among them and are selected to document our cultural past. What artifact/artwork would you choose to record first? There are so many! I would have to say, based on personal preferences, The Birth of Venus, by Botticelli. It is a stunning example of an archetype portrayed in a balanced, technically clean painting that carries value over centuries both before its time and after.
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