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Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Monday, November 10, 2008
THIRD ANNUAL DRAWATHON SCHEDULE!
In conjunction with Recycle for the Arts, Press Street presents
The Third Annual 24 Hour DRAW-A-THON
Saturday November 22nd- Sunday November 23rd
The Green Room @ The Green Project
2831 Marais, entrance on Press Street
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!!
All drawing materials will be provided. FREE COFFEE & HUBIGS PIES
Come for an Hour. Come for the Day. Or Night.
6:30am Amazing Draw-o-tron 3000 Opens, with a Real Live Artist inside! Coffee, free drawing warm-ups.
8:00am-12:00pm The Drawing Room in which every surface is covered in paper. Various family activities with Wanda Gautschi, Laura Richens, and Susan Gisleson: Explore the Cabinet of Curiosities, Miscellaneous Materials Library, Try Drawing with Both Hands, Perspective Drawing with Non-dominant Hand, Subtractive Drawing, and more.
BREAKFAST! 8:00am-12:00pm La Divina Gelateria pastries, muffins, and other sweets to start your day.
10:00am-12:00pm Silence is Violence Neighborhood Workshop musical accompaniment by Shamarr Allen and his music clinic students.
10:00am-12:00pm Dream a Machine led by NOCCA/Riverfront visual arts program student Ashley Teamer.
12:00-2:00pm Micro Comix Making Local comix artist Caesar Meadows will teach match-book sized comic book construction.
12:00-‘til Beth’s Book Stand a selection of art books, comics and graphic novels for your amusement and inspiration.
LUNCH! 12:00-2:00pm Tasty Catfish Po-boys by local non-profit Camp Marigny. Bring $$!!
1:00-3:00pm Group Drawing Project With Non-Traditional Materials lead by Xavier art professor Ron Bechet.
3:00-5:00pm Drawing with Light in the Dark Room Times Picayune Features Design Editor and Illustrator Kenny Harrison will offer the unique experience of drawing with light, capturing the images with a photograph.
4:00-6:00pm Drawing Machine Construction learn how to create kinetic drawing machines with James Goedert.
5:00-7:00pm Sound Painting/Drawing with an Amplified Brush Artist and NOCCA instructor Marcus Brown will demonstrate his one-of-a-kind Sound Painting technique.
DINNER! 5:00-8:00pm Delicious Food by THE PEARL TACO TRUCK. Bring $$!
6:00-8:00pm Drawing on Film with Courtney Egan and Betsy Weiss.
7:00 LIVE MUSIC with The Scrib: Doug Garrison, Joe Cabral, and Anthony Cuccia play acoustic music to draw by.
7:00-9:00pm Drawing Round a la Ronde musical chairs drawing collaboration led by artist Shawn Hall where you finish where you start.
DESSERT! 8:00pm-12:00am La Divina Gelateria cake, gelato, and more...
8:00-9:00pm Win, Lose or Draw Drawing Game show mc-ed by Recycle 4 the Arts own dreamy Garyt Shiflett.
10:00pm-12:00am Speed Drawing with Drill Sgt. Gary Oaks. Capture the dynamic nature of the human figure in under-a-minute drawing sprints. Live models!
12:00-2:00am Blind Folded Sound Drawing Sound Technician Steve Reynolds will blindfold participants who will listen to music on headphones and draw what the music inspires.
1:00-3:00am Remote Control Drawing engineered, performed, and instructed by sculptor Jeff Becker.
3:00-5:00am Werewolf in the Toilet Absurdist drawing games til dawn!
BREAKFAST! 6:00am Celebratory Pancake Breakfast and Drawing Inventory.
ON-GOING ACTIVITIES
The Amazing Draw-o-tron 3000: a curious machine that draws any and all requests.
Draw Inside a Giant Paper Bag artist Brad Benischek’s challenge to create and then draw in an enormous paper sleeping bag.
Back to Basics Corner graphic designer Tim Phillips’ focus on the fundamentals of drawing.
Slide Librarian Elizabeth Underwood director of AORTA Projects offers a selection of slides from the 1940’s- 1960’s as well as nude slides from a local art school; trace the images as a starting point for your own drawing.
Insect Drawing with Miro! Follow the trails of insects with your pencil and imagination.
Mirror-Mirror attempt to draw while looking in the mirror- a lot trickier than it sounds.
Sand Drawing drawings in sand projected on the wall.
Eye Wall an exploration of drawing eyes of all kinds.
Post-It Note Drawing Collage, Shadow Clock Silhouette Drawing, Magnetic Picture Poetry, Cave Painting, and much, much more!
Sunday, June 01, 2008
Press Street releases GREEN ZONE NEW ORLEANS by New Orleans Poet Mark Yakich
On June 14th the St. Claude Arts District gallery Antenna will host a party celebrating the release of the Green Zone New Orleans by poet Mark Yakich. The evening also marks the opening of the installation inspired by the book and produced by Antenna.
Book signing/opening: 6:00 – 9:00. Performances of the poem: 6:30 and 8:30.
Free and open to the public. Wine Reception.
Antenna
3161 Burgundy Street
New Orleans, LA 70117
GZNO Installation: June 14th to July 6th
Gallery Hours Saturday & Sunday 12:00 – 5:00.
Antenna.nola@gmail.com
Antennagallery.org
scadnola.com
The aim of Green Zone New Orleans, a nine-part poem meant to be performed aloud, is to approach questions of disaster and its aftermath from tragicomic perspectives. Keeping with Press Street’s mission as literary and visual arts collective, the book also features original drawings by Yakich.
Mark Yakich is the author of Unrelated Individuals Forming a Group Waiting to Cross (National Poetry Series, Penguin 2004), and The Importance of Peeling Potatoes in Ukraine (Penguin 2008). He is an associate professor of English at Loyola University.
Book signing/opening: 6:00 – 9:00. Performances of the poem: 6:30 and 8:30.
Free and open to the public. Wine Reception.
Antenna
3161 Burgundy Street
New Orleans, LA 70117
GZNO Installation: June 14th to July 6th
Gallery Hours Saturday & Sunday 12:00 – 5:00.
Antenna.nola@gmail.com
Antennagallery.org
scadnola.com
The aim of Green Zone New Orleans, a nine-part poem meant to be performed aloud, is to approach questions of disaster and its aftermath from tragicomic perspectives. Keeping with Press Street’s mission as literary and visual arts collective, the book also features original drawings by Yakich.
Mark Yakich is the author of Unrelated Individuals Forming a Group Waiting to Cross (National Poetry Series, Penguin 2004), and The Importance of Peeling Potatoes in Ukraine (Penguin 2008). He is an associate professor of English at Loyola University.
Friday, May 30, 2008
Call for Submissions
Press Street and Rebuilding Together invite you to submit text and photographs for a new book on New Orleans' recovery.
We want to hear your stories of the incredible renaissance of community led initiatives since the storm.
The book spotlights the resilience and creativity of local individuals and groups who have rallied to fill the civic voids left in the wake of the destruction: those who hand-painted replacement street signs, turned their restaurants or homes into soup kitchens, and started or reopened businesses against all odds; citizen groups who tend our parks, clean our streets, lobby for stronger levees, and organize campaigns to counter crime and violence; artists and cultural institutions whose work helps people stay hopeful and engaged.
We will feature stories from across the city's varied demographics to present an inspiring reflection of the strength and resolve of ordinary New Orleanians rebuilding in extraordinary ways.
The book will be a large, full-color, hardback. Submissions should be between 250 and 750 words and all photographs must have the full permission of the photographer. 100% of the proceeds will benefit the Preservation Resource Center's Rebuilding Together program.
The book spotlights the resilience and creativity of local individuals and groups who have rallied to fill the civic voids left in the wake of the destruction: those who hand-painted replacement street signs, turned their restaurants or homes into soup kitchens, and started or reopened businesses against all odds; citizen groups who tend our parks, clean our streets, lobby for stronger levees, and organize campaigns to counter crime and violence; artists and cultural institutions whose work helps people stay hopeful and engaged.
We will feature stories from across the city's varied demographics to present an inspiring reflection of the strength and resolve of ordinary New Orleanians rebuilding in extraordinary ways.
The book will be a large, full-color, hardback. Submissions should be between 250 and 750 words and all photographs must have the full permission of the photographer. 100% of the proceeds will benefit the Preservation Resource Center's Rebuilding Together program.
Please send submissions or forward us the contact information for stories you think would be appropriate to Tristan Thompson at
ourneworleansrecovery@gmail.com
or
3161 Burgundy St.
New Orleans, LA 70117
Deadline for submissions is July 31st.
Thanks for your contribution.
ourneworleansrecovery@gmail.com
or
3161 Burgundy St.
New Orleans, LA 70117
Deadline for submissions is July 31st.
Thanks for your contribution.
Tuesday, November 06, 2007
The Second Annual Drawathon
NEW ORLEANS – In conjunction with Recycle for the Arts, Press Street presents its second annual twenty-four hour drawing marathon. In activities led by local artists, both beginners and professionals can explore a variety of techniques and materials.
“We wanted to do something where the focus was on the process of creating, instead of just showing the finished project,” said Brad Benischek, an event organizer and Visual Arts Coordinator for Press Street. “Last year over two hundred people participated during the twenty-four period. It was inspiring to see families and individuals from so many different backgrounds and skill levels making so much art. Over 1400 drawings were produced.”
The schedule includes morning activities for children, life drawing, large scale drawing, voluntary collaborations, and a variety of art stunts, culminating in a celebratory breakfast and gallery show. Music and various food vendors will be on site throughout the day. A full schedule will be available at press-street.com on November 1st.
Free and open to the public. All materials will be provided.
WHAT: 24-Hour Draw-a-thon
WHERE: The Green Project, 2831 Marais St., NO. L.A
WHEN: 6:00 AM Saturday November 17 to 6AM Sunday November 18
6:30am 2nd Annual Draw-a-thon Commences
Amazing Art-o-mat opens, with a Real Live Artist inside! Coffee, free-drawing warm-ups.
8:00-12:00pm "The Drawing Room" where every surface is covered in paper. Various exciting family activities with Laura Richens and Susan Gisleson: Drawn to Green, Line King,You Are Here.
12:00 – 2:00pm Micro Comix Making
Local comix artist Ceasar Meadows will teach match-book sized comic book construction.
1:00 – 3:00pm Courtney Egan and Kourtney Keller Honor Filmmaker Helen Hill with a workshop using hand-painted film techniques, music by Alex McCurray.
2:00 – 4:00pm Gesture Drawing Collage come explore drawing and perspective beyond traditional form and surface with NOCCA|Riverfront visual arts program:Ashley Teamer & Tracey Bullington.
3:00– 5:00pm Making an Impression Times-Picayune illustrator Kenny Harrison will demonstrate simple printmaking techniques using reconstruction materials.
5:00 – 9:00pm Delicious food by The Que Crawl, pulled pork, smoked brisket, marinated vegetables and goat cheese quesadillas, grit fries, collared greens and more! Bring$!
6:00- 8:00pm Sketch the band: music by Dixon Ticonderoga
featuring Joe Cabral, Doug Garrison, Anthony Cuccia, Dan Oestreicher
8:00 – 9:00pm Iron Draughtsmen, mc’d by Brad Benischek. Test your skills and creative agility with mystery ingredients. Celebrity judges! Dramatic music by Helen Gillet.
10-12:00am Speed Drawing with Drill Sgt. Gary Oaks. Capture the dynamic nature of the human figure in under-a-minute drawing sprints. Live models!
12:00 -2:00am Samoan Mouth-painting with graphic artist Tim Phillips.
2:00 – 5:00am “Werewolf in the Toilet” Absurdist drawing games til dawn!
5:00 -6:30am Celebratory Pancake Breakfast & Mimosas& Inventory!
ALSO: Guest Appearances by Local Artists, a special tribute to the King of Swaziland, films on art-making, sand drawing animation, and other on-going activities.
Contact info: 250-7975* noladrawathon@gmail.com* press-street.com
“We wanted to do something where the focus was on the process of creating, instead of just showing the finished project,” said Brad Benischek, an event organizer and Visual Arts Coordinator for Press Street. “Last year over two hundred people participated during the twenty-four period. It was inspiring to see families and individuals from so many different backgrounds and skill levels making so much art. Over 1400 drawings were produced.”
The schedule includes morning activities for children, life drawing, large scale drawing, voluntary collaborations, and a variety of art stunts, culminating in a celebratory breakfast and gallery show. Music and various food vendors will be on site throughout the day. A full schedule will be available at press-street.com on November 1st.
Free and open to the public. All materials will be provided.
WHAT: 24-Hour Draw-a-thon
WHERE: The Green Project, 2831 Marais St., NO. L.A
WHEN: 6:00 AM Saturday November 17 to 6AM Sunday November 18
6:30am 2nd Annual Draw-a-thon Commences
Amazing Art-o-mat opens, with a Real Live Artist inside! Coffee, free-drawing warm-ups.
8:00-12:00pm "The Drawing Room" where every surface is covered in paper. Various exciting family activities with Laura Richens and Susan Gisleson: Drawn to Green, Line King,You Are Here.
12:00 – 2:00pm Micro Comix Making
Local comix artist Ceasar Meadows will teach match-book sized comic book construction.
1:00 – 3:00pm Courtney Egan and Kourtney Keller Honor Filmmaker Helen Hill with a workshop using hand-painted film techniques, music by Alex McCurray.
2:00 – 4:00pm Gesture Drawing Collage come explore drawing and perspective beyond traditional form and surface with NOCCA|Riverfront visual arts program:Ashley Teamer & Tracey Bullington.
3:00– 5:00pm Making an Impression Times-Picayune illustrator Kenny Harrison will demonstrate simple printmaking techniques using reconstruction materials.
5:00 – 9:00pm Delicious food by The Que Crawl, pulled pork, smoked brisket, marinated vegetables and goat cheese quesadillas, grit fries, collared greens and more! Bring$!
6:00- 8:00pm Sketch the band: music by Dixon Ticonderoga
featuring Joe Cabral, Doug Garrison, Anthony Cuccia, Dan Oestreicher
8:00 – 9:00pm Iron Draughtsmen, mc’d by Brad Benischek. Test your skills and creative agility with mystery ingredients. Celebrity judges! Dramatic music by Helen Gillet.
10-12:00am Speed Drawing with Drill Sgt. Gary Oaks. Capture the dynamic nature of the human figure in under-a-minute drawing sprints. Live models!
12:00 -2:00am Samoan Mouth-painting with graphic artist Tim Phillips.
2:00 – 5:00am “Werewolf in the Toilet” Absurdist drawing games til dawn!
5:00 -6:30am Celebratory Pancake Breakfast & Mimosas& Inventory!
ALSO: Guest Appearances by Local Artists, a special tribute to the King of Swaziland, films on art-making, sand drawing animation, and other on-going activities.
Contact info: 250-7975* noladrawathon@gmail.com* press-street.com
Thursday, August 23, 2007
REVACUATION EVENTS THIS WEEKEND
Join PRESS STREET for two signing events
this SATURDAY AUGUST 25th.
Artist Brad Benischek will sign and doodle on your very own copy of REVACUATION, a post-Katrina graphic novel of sorts.
"Revacuation retains the ragged glory of the artist/writer's narrative
sketchbook he kept during his family's displacement … and back to New
Orleans to reassemble their lives. The book is full of comedy and
tragedy, and belongs on every bookshelf." WardSix.com
DOWNTOWN
at the SOUND CAFE 2700 Chartres
10:00 - 12:00am.
Benischek will be signing at the same spot
he created much of Revacuation.
Come have a cup of coffee.
OR
UPTOWN
at the FUNKY MONKEY
3127 Magazine Street 7:00 -- 9:00 pm.
Come get free drinks!
for more information call 250-7975
this SATURDAY AUGUST 25th.
Artist Brad Benischek will sign and doodle on your very own copy of REVACUATION, a post-Katrina graphic novel of sorts.
"Revacuation retains the ragged glory of the artist/writer's narrative
sketchbook he kept during his family's displacement … and back to New
Orleans to reassemble their lives. The book is full of comedy and
tragedy, and belongs on every bookshelf." WardSix.com
DOWNTOWN
at the SOUND CAFE 2700 Chartres
10:00 - 12:00am.
Benischek will be signing at the same spot
he created much of Revacuation.
Come have a cup of coffee.
OR
UPTOWN
at the FUNKY MONKEY
3127 Magazine Street 7:00 -- 9:00 pm.
Come get free drinks!
for more information call 250-7975
Saturday, August 18, 2007
A thank you from Galactic
Galactic's new disc "From the Corner to the Block" is album of musical collaborations, and guess where they got the idea? From their liner notes:
Thanks to our families, Kent and Lois at Red Rock Recording, Know One, Brian Wolff (tuba on "fanfare"), David Foster, Mike Napolitano, Henry Griffin, Derrick Freeman, Chaddy 1 P.U.S., and Press Street, whose anthology Intersection / New Orleans inspired the concept.
No, thank you, Galactic.
Thanks to our families, Kent and Lois at Red Rock Recording, Know One, Brian Wolff (tuba on "fanfare"), David Foster, Mike Napolitano, Henry Griffin, Derrick Freeman, Chaddy 1 P.U.S., and Press Street, whose anthology Intersection / New Orleans inspired the concept.
No, thank you, Galactic.
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