AT THE TOP: CENTER NEWS

Lloyd Kaufman To Teach Workshop at DIVA. New York based Troma Entertainment's Co-founder and President Lloyd Kaufman will offer a two-hour workshop on indie filmmaking at 3 pm on February 2nd. This informative two hour course will cover everything an up-and coming filmmaker must know to get their dream projects off the ground. Students will leave the course with dozens of creative and practical tips that are invaluable to aspiring filmmakers.
    In the late 1960’s, Kaufman was enrolled at Yale University (where he would later teach multiple Filmmaking Master Classes), diligently working on a respectable degree in Chinese Studies. However, Kaufman was destined for other things. As he explains in his hit book All I Need To Know About Filmmaking I Learned From The Toxic Avenger (published by Penguin Putnam), "At Yale I was placed in a dormitory room with two film fanatics, and I knew everything had irrevocably changed." In fact, Kaufman was infected with a love of movies from which he never recovered.
     Kaufman has been an honored guest at various international film festivals and Troma retrospectives around the world. The San Sebastian Film Festival, the British Film Institute, the Cinematheque Francaise, the American Cinematheque, the Chicago International Film Festival, the UCLA Film Archives, the Tokyo Film Festival, and the Shanghai International Film Festival are just a few of the venues to have showered Kaufman with praise and free booze. In 2003, Kaufman received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Fantasy Film Festival of Amsterdam. For more information access Lloyd Kaufman web site. Workshop fee: $10 at the door. (Photo: Lloyd Kaufman)

DIVA Board Member Eric Stillwell to Share Star Trek Adventure. Many in Eugene know DIVA Board Member Eric Stillwell for his recent work on the West Broadway Advisory Committee. But, before moving to Eugene, Eric was recognized for involvement in the Hollywood television and film industry. You will find his career discussed online at Wikipedia and elsewhere on the Internet where he is perhaps best known internationally for his work on Star Trek projects.
    Eric will share his Star Trek experiences on Friday, February 8th, when screens the "Yesterday's Enterprise" episode he co-wrote for Star Trek The Next Geneneration. Then, on Saturday, Eric and Lolita Fatjo, script coordinators for STNG, will be joined by Mary Conley who worked with them at Paramount Studios to present an informational workshop on writing for Sci-Fi television. The panel will take participants behind the scenes of one of Hollywood's most successful franchises and explore the issues of writing science fiction for television. For full particulars visit the DIVA Event Calendar web site.
According to the Internet Movie Data Base, "Stillwell served as Script Coordinator for the feature film Star Trek: Insurrection (1998) and the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987-1992), and was also a production associate on Star Trek: Voyager (1995-1996). During his tenure with the Star Trek franchise, Eric co-wrote the TNG story for the highly acclaimed episode "Yesterday's Enterprise" (1989) which garnered three Emmy nominations, and co-wrote the Star Trek: Voyager episode "Prime Factors" (1994) which was nominated for a Sci-Fi Universe Award."

DIVA Board President Looks Ahead to 2008. In traditional Chinese culture 2008 is the Year of the Rat.  I have a feeling this bodes well for DIVA as the letters "RAT"can easily be rearraigned into the word "ART."
    Indeed, 2008 started out with a bang for DIVA. Our first opening for the year was a Town & Gown event that took a look at Art and the Downtown. The exhibit fits right in with DIVA's mission of revitalizing Downtown through the visual arts. The Thursday night opening included a standing room only discussion with a highly distinguished panel. We estimated over 200 participants despite a Duck Basketball game and dreary weather.  
    The Media Arts Committee followed a few days later with a very successful "OpenLens Festival" bringing into the center over 270 patrons. My 2 sons attended one of the sessions on their own, with out any encouragement from me.  A true testament that DIVA is reaching the younger generations as well as serving the traditional arts crowd. All this in the first week with most of the year left to go.
    Our programming and exhibits intend to inspire and spark conversation. Check our calendar often and come down and join us.  Better yet become a member and support our efforts.  If you really want to get involved stop by and talk to us about volunteer opportunities and be part of the "YEAR OF THE ART." Randy Stender, DIVA Board President.

First Friday ArtWalk Stop #2 DIVA. The overarching theme of DIVA's exhibition this month is architecture. The artwork in Deborah Heal's exhibit The Great House is featured in the Member's Gallery. Influenced by her experiences living in Santa Fe, she shows paintings inspired by the vistas, colors, and shapes of the landscapes of northern New Mexico. Deborah Heal thinks of artistic potential as a great house. Just as rooms in a house are decorated differently, Deborah Heal strives to explore the different styles and functions of art in her own work.

DIVA February Art Workshops. Three workshops are scheduled for February at the Center. The two part Tooning Around workshop with Matt Paden is scheduled 6-8pm on February 6th and 13th. The cartooning workshops cover the basics of cartooning including body shapes, facial features, and conveying action. Marianne Walker's Copic Marker Rendering workshop covers choosing papers, inking, marker color theory, blending, techniques & special effects, as well as using mixed media. The 12:30 - 2pm February 23rd workshop is appropriate for illustration, fine art, graphic design, architecture, and comic design. Visit the DIVA Workshop and Class web site for up-coming offerings.

Youth Visions Awards at DIVA's OpenLens Festival. DIVA's OpenLens Festival hosted this year's Youth Visions' premier and awards ceremonies. Student producers of 17 films from five local high schools competed for cash awards from a panel of five jurors.
    First place and people’s choice awards went to "Alien Hunter," a science fiction tale from Josh Miller, Eric Dawson and their team from Churchill High.
    Second place was shared by "An Inconvenient Hypocrisy," an eco-satire by Kyle Freske and Trevor Brooks from Creswell High; and “Eclipse,” an animated short by Emma Gibson, Ayla Rose Roark and their team from South Eugene High.
    Another South Eugene team took third with “The Sudden Adventure,” a live action film from Asa Clifford, Camille Westerberg.
    Fourth place went to Marshall Rutter from Churchill High for "Lost."Festival entries will be screened later at Maude Kerns, the Eugene International Film Festival, The Best of the Best Independent Film Festival and as shorts package at the Bijou Art Cinemas. The works are available on DVD through Youth Visions.

Shannon Hardin February Volunteer of the Month. Shannon does a little bit of everything for us at DIVA, notes Volunteer Coordinator Becky Guy. Since last spring, she has helped out with gallery hosting, special events like our gARTen Party and exhibit receptions, and she is always willing to help us with special projects. Shannon has the confidence to just jump right in with little direction, and she helps us keep track of all the details during events. We are so grateful for her time and energy - volunteers like Shannon are imperative to DIVA's success.
    Shannon says that,"Volunteering at DIVA has been a rewarding experience for me. I believe that art is a fundamental part of the human condition and should be supported in every community. DIVA fills an important role in the Lane County arts community and I am honored to be a part of that support system.
     I love volunteering at DIVA! It doesn't matter if I am gallery hosting, pouring wine at a reception, serving food at a fund raiser, painting a room, stuffing envelopes or running the vacuum after an event, I look forward to each and every volunteer opportunity at DIVA!"

DIVA Is Looking For A Few Good Media Arts Volunteers. DIVA's Media Arts Committee is looking for individuals interested in helping to develop the film, video, multimedia, and performance program at the Center. In particular we are looking for candidates who work in the technology end of time based art (creation, production or display of) or who have experience and/or credentials as grant writers. If interested and want more information about options contact Kristi Koons at <divamac.chair@gmail.com>.

DIVA's Social Networks. Did you know that not only does DIVA have a web site and this online newsletter, but the Center is also connected to numerous social networks. The DIVA Center and the Media Arts Program have sites on MySpace and enjoy a combined total of over 300 "friends". These are individuals who can be reached with news of events by online bulletin boards or e-mail. The Media Art Program also has a YouTube site where video clips by DIVA guest speakers and the work of visiting artists is made available. If you have a MySpace or YouTube account of your own please consider becoming networked with DIVA.

DIVA Monthly Newsletter Change. If this newsletter looks different - it is. We have changed the header and background as well as some basic layout features as well. People often confused the previous publication with that of the DIVA web site. Now there is no mistaking the difference between the two. Let us know what you think. Write us: diva.newsletter@gmail.com

DIVA Has Some Basic Simple Needs. When it comes to DIVA's tool box it seems as though it is lacking many of the resources needed for hanging gallery shows, doing minor repairs, and just completing everyday tasks. If you'd like to make a contribution, please do so. The Center is in need of a laser level, stud finder, tape measurers - long ones, quality saw, hammer, wrenches, needle nosed pliers, wire cutters, heavy duty staplers, paper cutters that work, sharp scissors, and paint brushes. We also need a NEW DVD player for window and exhibit use and additional gallery benches.

DIVA OpenLens Festival Recognizes Artists . DIVA's Fourth Annual OpenLens Festival concluded on Sunday, January 13th with an awards ceremony recognizing the growing independent film movement in SW Oregon.
    The Jury selected Best of Show Award went to Lance Troxel's "The Golden Pose". His film tells a humorous story about a living-statue performer seeking out the perfect pose only to be harassed by his competitors.
    Both the Jury's Honorable Mention and the Audience Choice awards went to Rebecca Purice's "Vanport: Oregon's Lost City". This historical documentary explores the racial integration that occurred in Portland after Oregon's second largest city during World War II, Vanport, was destroyed within hours by the 1948 Columbia River flood.
    A second Jury selected Honorable Mention went to Terry Holloway's "The Kitchen Staff". Holloway's short film explores the social limitations of being part of a restaurant's kitchen staff on break in the dinning room.
   The festival drew over 270 patrons to the Center during the two days of workshops and screenings (Lance Troxel receives Best Of Show Award. Photo: by Anna Hults).

Portland Producer Teaches At DIVA. Film director and producer Aaron Douglas was the filmmaker-in-residence at this year's OpenLens Festival. Douglas, who co-produce the documentary Monster Camp taught two half-day workshops on documentary film production and distribution.
    Douglas also screened the award winning documentary Monster Camp (2007) by Cullen Hoback. The film presented a rare and fascinating glimpse into the world of live-action role playing gamers at NERO International in Seattle. For 48 consecutive hours, participants immerse themselves in a world completely unlike our own becoming warriors, sorcerers, dwarves, and lizard people. It is a world of fantasy, chivalry, and imagination if only for one weekend a month. (Photo: Gary Ferrington)

Angry Filmmaker Offers DIVA Workshop. DIVA offered a workshop on self-marketing for independent filmmakers taught by Portland filmmaker Kelley Baker (aka Angry Filmmaker) on Saturday, January 19th.
    Baker addresses the primary question indie filmmakers have - how do they get their films seen? From wooden nickels to websites, to press kits and reviews Kelley Baker walked participants though different ways to get an audience to turn out for indie screenings.
    Kelley Baker challenged participants to assess the real market for their film and provided examples of other filmmakers getting their work out, after their films were turned down by traditional distributors.
   Baker screened his feature "Birddog" on Friday, January 18th. (Photo: Gary Ferrington)

DIVA Member's Feature Film Released. Neal Miller's feature film 'Raising Flagg" has been released on DVD. The film stars Oscar® winner, Alan Arkin, as Flagg Purdy, a lovable, but stubborn father of six who is easily overwhelmed by life’s little annoyances. When a silly argument with his neighbor sends Flagg into believing he is dying, his devoted wife and his estranged children are brought together where sibling conflicts and long-simmering resentments ultimately bring this dysfunctional family closer together.

OPENING EXHIBIT: ARCHITECTS AS ARTISTS

The opening reception for Architects as Artists was held on January 10th, 2008 and included a panel discussion facilitated by city planner, Nan Laurence, on architecture and downtown development. Panelists include Robert Oshatz, Mayor Kitty Piercy, and Brad Malsin from Beam Development, among others. The exhibit continues through March with the models of buildings by Portland architect Robert Harvey Oshatz , art by regional architects, and studies by UO Architect students on the redesign of downtown Eugene. Click on images to enlarge. (Photos: Gary Ferrington)

CALENDAR: FEBRUARY EVENTS

Saturday, February 2 Make Your Own Damn Movie - The Master Workshop
Instructor: Director Lloyd Kaufman, Troma Films New York
Time: 3:00 PM
Workshop fee: $10 - $20 Sliding scale. Register at the door. Seating Limited.
~~~ Low budget genre-bending New York Troma Films director Lloyd Kaufman (Toxic Avenger) will offer a two hour workshop on 'Make Your Own Damn Movie' This informative two hour course will cover everything an up-and coming filmmaker must know to get their dream projects off the ground.

Sunday, February 3 The Liveliest Art: Work of Director Jean-Pierre Melville
~~~ Three outstanding films by director Jean-Pierre Melville are screened with each followed by an engaging audience discussion led by former Hollywood director and DIVA screening writing instructor Thomas Blank Times: see below Admission: Free

• Time: 1:00 pm Le Samourai (96 minutes)
  Time: 4:00 pm Le Cercle Rouge (140 minutes)
• Time: 7:00 pm Army of Shadows (145 minutes)

Wednesday, February 6 and 13 'Tooning' Around' Part I
Instructor: Matt Paden
Time: 6pm-8pm. Cost $35
Registration Deadline: Wednesday January 30th. Later registration subject to available class space.
~~~ This is a two part cartooning workshop covers the basics of cartooning including body shapes, facial features, and conveying action. You will learn how to draw all types of eye-catching cartoon characters — and how to infuse them with personality Register: 344-3482.

Thursday February 7th New Volunteer Training
Time: 5:30pm
Coordinator: Becky Guy.
Are you interested in volunteering at DIVA - gallery hosting, helping with exhibits, manning events, assisting with administrative duties and other projects? Come to this month's volunteer meeting to learn about DIVA and find out about volunteer opportunities.

Friday, February 8 Star Trek: The Next Generation "Yesterday's Enterprise"
Guest: Screenwriter Eric A. Stillwell (DIVA Board Member)
Time: 7:00 PM
General Admission: $5.00. Student/Member $3.00
Sponsor: Second Friday Film Forum.
~~~ This episode will be introduced by teleplay co-writer Eric A. Stillwell and followed by a Q&A. While on a routine mission, the USS Enterprise discovers a bizarre rift in space, which reveals an Enterprise from the past. Both ships are now on an alternate timeline where the Federation is in the midst of a bloody war with the Klingons.

Saturday, February 9 Workshop: Star Trek: Behind The Scenes (Writing for Science Fiction Television)
Instructor: Eric A. Stillwell with Lolita Fatjo and Mary Conley
Time 9:00 am - Noon
Fee: $35 General $30 Student/DIVA Member. Call 344-3482 to register.
~~~ Eric A. Stillwell and Lolita Fatjo, script coordinators for Star Trek: The Next Generation, present an informational workshop on writing for sci fi television, taking you behind the scenes of one of Hollywood's most successful franchises. Mary Conley, a writer who worked with them at Paramount Studios will join in a panel discussion about the various steps in the process of selling a script idea, from inception to final draft -- including the verbal pitch, writing story outlines and developing teleplays. Each participant in the workshop will receive a copy of Stillwell's book "The Making of Yesterday's Enterprise". which provides a definitive behind-the-scenes look at the process for anybody who has ever entertained the idea of writing for television; or simply for the curious fan who has ever wondered what it's really like to work on a world famous science fiction television series. Seating limited. Pre-registration with payment guarantees a spot in the workshop.

Sunday, February 10 Videomaker's Forum and Slam
Time: Forum: 4:00 PM
Time: Slam: 5:30
Admission: Free
~~~ DIVA's expanded videomakers evening combines the opportunity to network and explore ideas with others and participate in a monthly competitive video slam. Hosted by Steve Newcomb and James Denier.

Wednesday, February 13 'Tooning' Around' Part 2
Instructor: Matt Paden
Time: 6pm-8pm. Cost $35. Register: 344-3482.
Registration Deadline: Wednesday January 30th. Later registration subject to available class space.
~~~ 'Tooning' Around, a two part cartooning workshop covers the basics of cartooning including body shapes, facial features, and conveying action. You will learn how to draw all types of eye-catching cartoon characters — and how to infuse them with personality.

Sunday, February 17 Monthly Artist Salon - Introduction to Grant Writing with Bob Choquette
Time: 4:00 PM
Cost: $3 public/ free for members
~~~ The salon will begin with a selection of member's work for exhibit in the Member's Gallery in August. Followed promptly by a presentation on Grant Writing by UO Faculty member Bob Choquette.
    Bring something tasty to share and current DIVA members may bring one or two examples of their artwork for the Members' Gallery selection. Members may propose exhibits as individuals, pairs, or groups, as long as everyone is a current member. We will be selecting of member's work for exhibit in the Member's Gallery in August.

Sunday, February 17 The Holy Mountain (1973) Directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky
Time: 7:00 PM Admission Free
Sponsor: Art House Films and Conversation
~~~ Jodorowsky's bizarre, grotesque, and mystical allegory tells the story of a Christ-like figure's quest for immortality. The protagonist is joined on his journey by a cohort of wealthy powerful individuals, each representing a planet in the solar system, and an alchemist with an assistant as they seek to displace the gods that live on the holy mountain. The screening is followed by thought provoking audience discussion led by Steve Poizat-Newcomb.

Saturday, February 23 Copic Marker Rendering Basics
Instructor: Marianne Walker
Time: 12:30-2:30pm
Cost:$35 Materials provided
Registration Deadline Friday February 15th. Later registration subject to available class space.
~~~ Polish up your media skills! Explore the world of Copic markers. This special workshop covers choosing papers, inking, marker color theory, blending, techniques & special effects, as well as using mixed media. Appropriate for illustration, fine art, graphic design, architecture, and comic design. The choice of professionals worldwide, the Copic marker offers outstanding performance in all areas of design and illustration. Two versatile tips produce a range of strokes from fine lines to wide color fills. Register: 344-3482.

EXHIBITS: FEBRUARY - MARCH

Join us for First Friday on February 1st, 2008 from 5:30-8:30pm to celebrate the opening for a new Members' Gallery exhibit, The Great House, by Deborah Heal. Architects as Artists continues in our other five galleries. It features the work of internationally renowned architect, Robert Harvey Oshatz, alongside historical and recent images of downtown architecture from the city of Eugene, selected work of downtown proposals from UO architecture students, and artwork by local, working architects. The exhibit is sponsored by Wiswall & Walsh and runs through March 1st, 2008.

We are continuing to feature Robert Harvey Oshatz, from Portland, who presents models, photographs, floor plans, drawings, and video of his work in three of DIVA's galleries. Mr. Oshatz began working in the architectural field in high school, and studied under Frank Lloyd Wright, Jr. while receiving a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Arizona State University. In 1971, Mr. Oshatz established the firm of Robert Harvey Oshatz, Architect, which has designed and built numerous commercial and residential projects over the past twenty plus years.

Our smallest gallery features an exhibit of non-architectural artwork by 13 local architects. Pieces range from paintings and drawings to sculptures and furniture. All of the artists work at local architecture firms, teach architecture at the University of Oregon, or are retired architects; one is deceased.

MEMBER'S GALLERY

DIVA's Members's Gallery is all new with an exhibit by Deborah Heal, The Great House. She says, "As I paint, the sense of time and place diminishes as I peer into a large luminous moment where design is creating itself. Deep knowing emerges of where and when to place the brush and how to move the smooth colors over the surface. It is not my thinking mind that calculates this act but a rapt observance of the impulse to create. I believe we all carry this impulse. As in a great house, there are many rooms of diverse style and function. This exhibit captures several of my inner rooms. Being from Santa Fe, the vistas, colors, and shapes of the breathtaking northern New Mexico landscape color many of these paintings. I will continue to explore this great house and travel a painting pathway to the innermost room. My footsteps will be heard." This exhibit runs through March 1st, 2008. Read more about the work of Deborah Heal.

2008 Gallery Exhibits. What's showing at DIVA throughout 2008? You can now plan your viewing for the whole year by downloading the 2008 Exhibition Schedule.

COMMUNITY: NEWS

WOW Hall Seeks Auction Items. The WOW Hall is seeking donations for a silent auction on March 11th. It's called WOW Hall: Past, Present and Future. We are looking for anything that fits into this theme (and music of course) that we could auction off to raise funds to continue programming at the hall. We are a non-profit organization, and all donations are tax deductible. Contact Cindy Ingram if you have items. The Hall is very interested in art/music related donations. Also, if anyone wants to make a video to tell their WOW Hall story check this out: www.youtube.com/wowhallnow. We ask that all donations are received by March 1st, 2008.

BRING Gallery. the BRING Gallery proudly presents the mixed media fiber art of Babette Grunwald. The exhibition runs through February 29th. Read More.

Gary Tepfer's Photography at White Lotus Gallery. Gary Tepfer's "The Upper Tsagaan Gol: Discovering a Lost World in the Altai Mountains of Mongolia," is on display at White Lotus Gallery, 767 Willamette St., through Feb. 9.

Maude Kerns Art Center. The Illustrated Word: An Exhibit of Letterpress Broadsides is a unique exhibit that features traditionally printed, limited edition letterpress broadsides. Exhibition Dates: January 11 - February 8, 2008. More Information.

Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art. Buddhist Visions brings together over 80 works of art---in a variety of media and formats and from numerous different countries---that demonstrate the richness and diversity of Buddhist visual culture as it has evolved over more than two millennia. The exhibition is drawn mainly from the holdings of the JSMA, though these have been supplemented by a number of important loans from several West Coast collectors. January 19 - April 13, 200. More Information.

Eugene Glass School. The 2008 course schedule is available at the Schools web site.

Call For Entries Eugene International Film Festival. Foreign and domestic submissions are coming in on a daily basis. Want to submit your" Simply go to www.eugenefilmfest.org.

Emerald Arts Center. The Winter class schedule for 2008 is now online as is the Center's workshop program. For all events visit the Center's web site for more information.

Marily Hughey Phillis Workshop at Emerald Arts Center. Marilyn Hughey Phillis, one of the most respected and famous painters in the American Watercolor Society, is teaching a workshop at the Emerald Art Center, 500 Main St. Springfield, February 4 – 8, 2008. Coming to Springfield from West Virginia, Marilyn brings a highly creative, unique style of abstraction and layering techniques to share with her students. In addition to her workshop, Marilyn will demonstrate her beautiful abstract watercolor techniques on Wednesday Evening, February 6, 2008, 7-9pm. The charge for the demonstration will be $10 for EAC members and $15 for non-members. Please call Emerald Art Center if you are interested in attending the workshop or the demonstration, 726-8595. Image: "Grand Finale" Watercolor, Acrylic, and Gouche by Marilyn Hughey Phillis

Springfield Museum. Myth making and spiritual journey, the natural world and personal identity come together in the rich allegories J. S. Bird creates on canvas. "Art for me," Bird has written, "is a forum to explore and give form to my place in the order of the cosmos …" Indeed, Bird’s evocative work blends text and image to create narratives that invite a host of interpretations as well as journeys of the mind and eye. Telling Stories, paintings by J. S. Bird January 9 to February 10. Learn More.

Museum of Natural and Cultural History. Landscapes Sculpted by the Glacial Lake Missoula Floods Photographs by Bill Woolston. Through large-format panoramic photographs and three-dimensional techniques, The Flood Zone explores Columbia Basin landscapes created by the powerful erosive forces of the Ice Age Missoula floods, some of the largest and most powerful floods that have ever occurred. On exhibit through March 23, 2008. Learn More.

OPPORTUNITIES:

Call for Music Themed Art at WOW Hall. The WOW Hall is looking to show music-themed art for a lobby exhibition during their anniversary fund-raising events, March 1 - 12. Show would hang Friday Feb 29, 5-7pm and come down Wed. March 12th. Paintings, photos, and other 2 -D works up to 5" x 5" and 15 lbs; must be delivered wired and ready to hang on slats which hang from the ceiling molding. WOW doesn't insure the works, but it also doesn't take any commissions on sales. Artworks will also be gladly accepted as donations for the fundraising auction on March 11. Contact Robatoms@yahoo.com

Open Studios Art Tour 2008 - Call For Artists. DIVA invites artists in Eugene/Springfield and surrounding communities to participate in DIVA's 2008 OpenStudios Art Tour. This event takes place over two weekends in October. The tour is self-guided and invites the public to visit studios on the Saturday and Sunday of each weekend to participate in demonstrations and purchase art directly from local artists. Artists from all disciplines are encouraged to apply,
   The Tour will be held from 11 am to 6 pm on October 18th, 19th, 25th and 26th. All sale of art during the tour will go to the individual artists. A preview exhibit by participating artists will be held 6 weeks prior to the Studio Tour at DIVA. A 35% commission will be taken on the art sold at the preview exhibition.
   DIVA will promote artists' work through the sale of a full-color 15-month calendar that will include a studio map and act as the event ticket. These calendars will be available at DIVA and at bookstores and other venues around town. For full details and how to participate download the Studio Tour Application (pdf) Deadline: April 19.

UO College of Education Accepting Proposals. The College of Education at the University of Oregon seeks proposals for site-specific public art pieces to be installed in its new building on campus. The Deadline is Bebruary 29th. More information online.

Call for Art Earth Day 2008. BRING Gallery is now accepting submissions for the first annually Earth Day exhibition. We are looking for art made from recycled and/or natural materials. Works chosen will be included in an exhibition promoting eco-consciousness in celebration of Earth Day. Deadline: March 14th. For more information visit Bring Gallery web site or download information PDF

Looking for artist to exhibit. Moxie Salon & Lounge is looking for an aspiring artist willing to display and or sell their art for the public and the Eugene Art Walk. If you are interested in please bring a portfolio down to the Moxie. We are located in Downtown Eugene: 210 West Broadway Eugene, Oregon 97401. Phone: 541.461.7000 Web: www.themoxie.net

Media Arts Fellowship Offered to Oregon Filmmakers. A fund has been established for Oregon filmmakers to provide financial support for production expenses to enable Oregon film or video artists to create or complete new work, or works in progress.  Media artists will be able to apply for up to $15,000 in cash and up to 3 weeks of studio, video and audio support.   The Media Arts Fellowship will recognize and assist media artists whose work shows exceptional promise and who have demonstrated a commitment to film or video art.  The Oregon Arts Commission, The Gordon D. Sondland and Katherine J. Durant Foundation and Oregon Public Broadcasting fund the program.  The Media Arts Fellowship will be administered by the Northwest Film Center.  Additional support is provided by Chambers Communications and the Oregon Film and Video Office.
   Potential applicants who are interested in the Fellowship will find the guidelines and application paperwork at the following websites:  Oregon Arts Commission; the Northwest Film Center; or The Oregon Film & Video Office.  The deadline for entries is January 31, 2008.  Awards will be announced March 30, 2008.

The Political Show: Art About Politics and Social Change. Call for entries. Linn-Benton Community College is soliciting submissions for a group art exhibition February 25- April 14, 2008. Download prospectus (PDF)

Maude Kerns 2008 Art and the Vineyard. Art and the Vineyard is the Northwest's premier art, wine, and music festival, staged along the banks of the Willamette River in Eugene's Alton Baker Park. This year's 25th annual Art and the Vineyard will take place July 4-6, 2008. The Artists' Marketplace features over 140 artist booths located in the heart of the festival. This year, we strongly encourage artists to make Reservations early! Due to the Olympic Trials, we expect to have an additional 15,000 visitors per day in town during Art and the Vineyard. Download: 2008 Artists' Marketplace Prospectus (PDF)

Maude Kerns 2008 Track Town USA: Celebrating Track and Field Sports. The Art Center is currently accepting submissions for an upcoming juried exhibit based on the theme of track and field sports. The exhibit coincides with the 2008 Olympic Track and Field Trails at historic Hayward Field in Eugene. Download: 2008 Track Town USA (PDF)

Maude Kerns 2009-2010 Exhibits Prospectus. The Art Center is currently accepting submissions for its 2009-2010 exhibit schedule. Regional, national, and international artists working in 2- and 3-dimensional mediums, as well as installation art, with or without video components, are invited to submit their work for consideration. Solo, group, and/or themed shows will be created based on the content, quality, and number of submissions. Download: 2009-2010 Prospectus. (PDF).

Call for Entries - Cottage Grove Film Festival.We are currently accepting submissions from local filmmakers for entry into the first Cottage Grove Regional Film Festival. Entries may be of any length and may be submitted in VHS, DVD, or Digital form (DVD preferred NTSC format required). Copies please not originals. All genres are welcome but entries should showcase the local flavor, history, inhabitants, or scenery of Lane County. All submissions of any length will be considered for inclusion by a panel, and those chosen will be notified by email. Documentary and animated submissions also welcome. Please include a Logline of the submission (A logline is a short, approximately 25-word, description of the film) in the original email.Submission deadline April 16th 2008. Request further submission guidelines by emailing James at abraxasvideo@qwest.net

Documentary Challenge. After a sold-out screening in 2007, The International Documentary Challenge returns to Hot Docs in April 2008! Registration for the 3rd annual Doc Challenge, held March 6-10, 2008, opens on January 7, 2008. The Doc Challenge is a timed filmmaking competition where filmmakers from around the world have just 5 days to make a short non- fiction film. Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Film Festival, the Presenting Partner, will once again host the theatrical premiere of the finalists and the awards ceremony during the Festival. After the premiere of the finalists, showcases of regionally produced films will be held, including a Film Action Oregon sponsored screening in Portland, an IDA sponsored screening in Los Angeles, a SILVERDOCS sponsored screening in Washington DC, a Big Sky Documentary Film Festival screening in Montana, a DOC sponsored screening in Toronto, a Northwest Film Forum sponsored screening in Seattle and many more! Additionally, a Best of DVD will be released and television distribution will be pursued by a distribution partner. Complete details and entry forms can be found online.

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Art Show: Artists' opportunities are posted in order by entry deadline and include calls for artists to exhibit in art shows, exhibitions, festivals & fine art competitions.

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