DVD Corner:  “Do The Right Thing”

DVD Corner: “Do The Rig...

The 20 year anniversary of Spike Lee’s terrific film, “Do The Right Thing”, is celebrated with a special 2 disc DVD package containing extra footage, interviews, and new commentary by the director. Director Lee has made so many films since 1989, but, “Do” is his most celebrated film so far – it came in # 96 in the 2007 American Film Institute list of the 100 best movies of all time. The...
Jillian McDonald:Alone Together in the Dark

Jillian McDonald:Alone Tog...

Social Studies Project 5 Artist in residence in the gallery: October 5-November 14, 2009 Exhibition: October 5, 2009-January 9, 2010 Social Studies challenges the traditional exhibition format by opening with an empty gallery and an artist in residence who considers social interaction a crucial part of their art-making. Visitors are invited into the gallery to participate with the artist to create...
Inspiring Creativity-Work Study Opportunities

Inspiring Creativity-Work ...

The Banff Centre – Work Study Opportunities Live and learn in the inspiring Canadian Rockies. The Banff Centre’s work study program provides internship-style opportunities that attract talented and creative individuals who are seeking opportunities to enhance their education and pursue a career in the arts. Positions available immediately. Visual Arts Opportunities Banff New Media...
A Cause “Dance”

A Cause “Dance”...

Dancers and Alonzo King-- Rouen, France June 2009 The Alonzo King’s  Lines Ballet is one of many extraordinary Ballet Companies in the country, all of which are deserving of support. If you wish, go to their donation page and contribute what you can. “San Francisco treasure, embodying the best of San Francisco, the creative excellence and diverse culture of this city.” San Francisco Mayor...
Tut’s In The House!

Tut’s In The House!...

“Tutankhamun and The Golden Age of The Pharaohs” King Tutankhamun has come back to San Francisco. First seen here in 1979, the boy king has returned to the de Young Museum in a brand new exhibit featuring 130 pieces – jewelry, statues, masks, gold objects and of course that famous golden sarcophagus. “Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs will provide insight into the life...
Inspiring Creativity-Banff New Media Institute

Inspiring Creativity-Banff...

The Banff Centre – Banff New Media Institute – Call for Applications Interactive Screen 0.9: The Makers Program dates: August 10 – 15, 2009 Registrations will be accepted until the program is full. Part conference, part festival, part peer exchange, part creative workshop, Interactive Screen aims to stimulate the creation of emotionally powerful, creatively inspired, and economically...
Love What You do

Love What You do...

The key to a great career is to be totally in love with what you do. Helen Mirren must have been in more then 50 movies and a equal amount of plays and TV series. She is remarkably in that she continues to work.  Her first credits go back to 1967. London’s  National Theatre Production of  Phèdre starring Ms. Mirren, performed in London and screened at Mann Chinese Theatre in LA yesterday....
Inspiring Creativity-Self-directed Residencies

Inspiring Creativity-Self-...

Self-directed Residencies Self-directed residencies are self-guided opportunities where the artist is free to experiment and explore new directions in the production of their work. Fall Self-directed Residency Residency Dates: September 1 – October 30, 2009 Limited space still available – Apply today! SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Inspiring Creativity-Self-directed Residencies",...
A Passing-”Nough Said”

A Passing-”Nough Sai...

Two artists, born into fame at a time when we fans demanded more then a performance. Michael Jackson We wanted to know everything about our stars, even those things that we would not divulge about ourselves. As fans we were both harsh and judgmental about all of our media hero’s. In the end,  all we ever needed to know and remember were their performances. “nough said” SHARETHIS.addEntry({...
Inspiring Creativity-Thematic Residencies

Inspiring Creativity-Thema...

Call for Artist: Thematic Residencies 01 Master Class: Seven Weeks with the Taskmaster with Kutluğ Ataman Program dates: January 6 – February 23, 2010 Application deadline: September 14, 2009 Kutluğ Ataman, Turner Prize-nominated artist and film-maker, will lead this unique Master Class designed for young artists who want to break into the international art scene. Instead of teaching art history,...

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