AT THE TOP: CENTER NEWS

Art in Downtown Eugene. In four short years, DIVA has established itself as a destination for visual arts activity in Downtown Eugene.  Each month, about 1,000 visitors come through our doors to check out our exhibits, attend a film or media arts event, take a class or participate in events sponsored by other local groups. 
    Located in the center of the controversy over the redevelopment of the two blocks on Broadway, we have continued to stay involved in the discussions while keeping our focus on how we can better provide the kinds of activities that will keep drawing community members downtown.  With the defeat of the authorization of expanded Urban Renewal funds, the City is re-grouping to keep the momentum toward changing the economic dynamics of the city center.  DIVA continues to be included in the discussions with representation by DIVA board President Randy Stender on the Implementation Task Team which is exploring options for implementing the recommendations of the Mayor’s Cultural Policy Review Committee of 2006-07. 
    DIVA has taken the initiative to bring together a number of local arts groups for the purpose of forming a visual arts coalition, the purpose of which is to identify opportunities for collaboration to take advantage of economies of scale, elimination of duplication and cooperative activity.  We keep moving toward a long-term goal of the establishment of a visual arts center downtown that would become a unique destination and hub of visual arts activity in downtown Eugene.  This is only possible because of the support we receive from an active and connected board of directors, dedicated staff and volunteers, a robust membership and donors who consistently support what we are accomplishing downtown.
     I invite you to keep up on What’s Happening at DIVA, participate in the excellent and varied arts opportunities, become a member, a volunteer, a donor and advocate for visual arts in this area.  The I in DIVA is Initiative.  DIVA is the opportunity to add your energy to that initiative.  Thanks to all of you who make art happen in downtown Eugene. Mary Unruh, DIVAExecutive Director.

First Friday Art Walk Stops At DIVA. On March 7, 2008, the Lane Arts Council's First Friday ArtWalk will be hosted by Kari Westlund, the CEO and President of the Convention and Visitors Association of Lane County, Oregon. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. at DIVA. DIVA will feature exhibits containing punk art, linocut prints, nude photography, installations, stoneware, and mixed media. David Ensminger curated the show, which displays the works of Lottie Streisinger, Demetrius Gonzales, Adam Rupniewski, Renee Couture, Koka Filipovic, and Shirley Collins. See full schedule online.

DIVA says "Goodbye" to Becky Guy. Exhibits Coordinator and Operations Manager Becky Guy has resigned her DIVA postion to accept a full-time opportunity at the Center for the Arts Evergreen in Evergreen, Colorado. Our loss is certainly their gain.  Becky, originally from Colorado, jumped at the opportunity to return to home turf, but she leaves behind an arts program that is stronger for her passion and commitment. 
   Becky began as a volunteer with DIVA early in our tenure as a volunteer and has been an energetic and intelligent force in our success.  Her exhibit savvy, "bubbly" personality and keen design skills have been a dependable asset to DIVA for over three years. 
   Our sincere thanks and good wishes go with her to her new position as Program and Events Manager for Center for the Arts, Evergreen.  We’ll miss you, Becky! (Mary Unruh)

Becky Guy Bids DIVA Farewell. "I have been involved with DIVA since October 2003 - first as a volunteer, and then as the Operations Manager. I have watched DIVA grow from an all-volunteer outfit to an organization that is respected and loved in the community. I am eternally grateful for what DIVA has done for me personally and professionally. As I move on to a larger organization in Colorado, I know that I am prepared to take on new challenges because of how much I've learned, both in the UO Arts Administration program and at DIVA. DIVA has given me the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of running a nonprofit arts organization - planning events, starting new programs, acting as Executive Director when needed, fundraising campaigns, and so much more than I could ever have gotten elsewhere in this community.
    Most people are aware that I coordinate the exhibits - all six galleries - and I have worked with almost 200 artists. DIVA wouldn't be here without the artists, and I have always tried to treat them with the utmost respect and care - our artists are some of our biggest supporters through membership and donations. I also coordinate almost 100 volunteers - from training them to gallery host when we are open to the public, to assigning different tasks during an exhibit change, to working one-on-one with interns on special projects. DIVA is so lucky to have such dedicated volunteers - we couldn't do as much as we do without them!
    I am most proud of what I, along with the Artist Services committee, have accomplished in almost 3 years. My passion lies in helping artists gain the support skills necessary for their professional development, and the Artist Salon has been the format for accomplishing this. We get artists out of the studio and into DIVA to network, share, and learn - every month we get 15-30 attendees at the Salon, and many of them come every month. I hope to take what I have learned in starting this program at DIVA to my new organization.
    While I am excited about what lies ahead for me, I am a little sad to miss what is ahead for DIVA. Our exhibits are getting to be even more unique and exciting since I began working with a new Exhibit Committee two years ago - I wish I could be here for The Notion of Motion this summer. I have been extremely involved with the planning of The Open Studios Art Tour planned for October, and I hate to miss what we hope becomes DIVA's signature annual event. Even further down the road I know DIVA will play an important role in redefining downtown Eugene and creating a vibrant visual arts center - I will be keeping an eye on it from Colorado!." (Photo: Gary Ferrington)

Star Trek Writers Visit DIVA. Eric Stillwell, DIVA Board Member, invited former Paramount Studio colleagues Lolita Fatjo (left) and Mary Conley (right) to join him at the Center on February 9th for a workshop session on writing for science fiction Television.
   Lolita Fatjo was script coordinator on Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager, as well as the feature films Star Trek: Generations and Star Trek: First Contact.  Lolita and Eric co-created the Star Trek Writers Workshop in the early 1990s and have presented it to writers and fans throughout the United States and around the world.  Lolita will be visiting from her home in Santa Clara, California.
    Mary Conley was a writer for the Paramount Studios comedy series Ferris Bueller, and occasionally worked with Eric and Lolita at Star Trek: The Next Generation.  Mary currently lives in Eugene and works for the Ulum Group.
    Eric Stillwell was script coordinator on Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Insurrection, co-wrote the TNG episode "Yesterday's Enterprise" and the Star Trek: Voyager episode "Prime Factors."  He also co-wrote the story for the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine novel "The 34th Rule" and played a Klingon "extra" in the feature film Star Trek: The Undiscovered Country.  Eric was also an associate producer on the USA Network series The Dead Zone and the ABC Family Channel series Wildfire, before returning to Eugene, his hometown, in 2005. (Photo: Gary Ferrington)

Carol Buie, Gallery Guide Designe, selected as Volunteer Of The Month. It is so fantastic to have a volunteer like Carol that we can count on month after month. She has been designing the Gallery Guide for us for over a year - we don't even have to think about it because we know she will get it done. Thanks to her, we offer the public a monthly printed publication of all the happenings at DIVA. Behind-the-scenes volunteering is as important as gallery hosting - Carol does it efficiently and thoroughly.
     Carole says, "I have been doing art all my life, mostly hiding in my studio working away. I decided a couple of years ago I needed to start connecting to the Art community. Since I also have a background in computers and I liked the DIVA atmosphere and the people I have met there, I volunteered. Becky hooked my up with the Gallery Guide and I have been doing it ever since. I like what the DIVA is doing; it is so crucial for the vitality of the Eugene Community and for the artists living here. I'm honored to be a part of it. (Illustration: Carole Buie).

Looking For A Few Good 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 contact Kristi Koons at <divamac.chair@gmail.com>.

DIVA Board Retreats. While many locals enjoyed a Sunday afternoon with family or watching a TV sporting event, the DIVA Board retreated on February 10th to the spacious waiting room of Dr. John Hunts, PhD, DMD for an extended Board meeting and annual review.
   The purpose of the meeting was to examine the status of DIVA after four years of operation and to identify the Center's strengths and areas of needed improvement.
   Most of the meeting focused on how staffing might be realigned to better support the identified strengths and areas of Center development in the coming year. Given that Becky Guy, DIVA's Facilities Manager, will be moving to Colorado, it seem a good time to look at staffing roles.
   DIVA Board Treasurer Caroline Passerotti presented an overview of the current budget and that projected for the coming year. It was obvious from her report that the Center is moving forward but that additional funding is needed to build and promote DIVA programs. Fund raising activities in addition to the upcoming Artist Studio Tour, Calendar, and Art Map, need to be pursue including sponsorships, collaborative opportunities, and the underwriting of various programs. (Left: Randy Stender leads discussion. (Photo: Gary Ferrington)

DIVA Member Poem Published. The poem "Twenty Years of Yawning" by Jerry Ross, DIVA Member, will be published in the 20th anniversary edition of the journal "Divergences" a multinational, multilingual and libertarian review. The poem is about the 1960's and 1970's, which were years of protest, revolution, travel, and new awakenings. Publcation date is May 15 2008.

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CALENDAR: MARCH EVENTS

Sunday, March 2 Liveliest Art: Work of Director Zhang Yimou.
~~~ Three outstanding films by director Zhang Yimou 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

• 1pm Ju Dou (94 minutes) A woman married to a brutal and infertile mill owner must raise her son fathered by her husband's nephew without revealing the boy's true father.
• 4pm Raise the Red Lantern (125 minutes) Forced to marry the lord of a powerful family, a nineteen year old girl finds herself competing with his other wives who each seek their master's attention as he hangs a red lantern in from of the house of his wife of choice for the night.
• 7pm To Live (133 minutes) Fugui and Jiazhen learn to survive and manage "to live" through the tumultuous events in China during the postwar years as their personal fortunes move from wealthy landownership to peasantry.

Saturday March 8 Manga Character Drawing for Teens: Design, Characters, & Inking
Instructor Marianne Walker
Time: 12:30-2:30pm
Cost: $25 Materials provided
Registration Deadline: February 29th. Later registration subject to available class space
~~~ Designed for young artists age 13-19 If you're a fan of anime and have always wanted to learn to draw your own Manga characters these workshops are for you. In this workshop you'll learn how to design a character from start to finish –pencil to ink. And if you're an experienced manga artist, or have taken Marianne's workshops before, have no fear, there will be advanced techniques covered too. Register: 344-3482.

Saturday, March 8 - Paint an Expressionist Painting – In One Day!
Time 9:30am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Rich Kopfer
Cost $30 + $3 materials fee. Registration Deadline March 1st
~~~ Come spend the day at DIVA and go home with a work of art.  In this workshop you'll draw first, and then paint. Learn to simplify and stylize forms and electrify the surface with color and passion!
     What to bring: Lunch, acrylic paints, a few different size brushes and an object to put in a jointly composed still life. Instructor will provide: A gessoed 16x20 board to paint on, rags, cans for water, boards for palettes, easels, and lots of fun painting!
     Suitable for beginning and intermediate painting students, though some drawing experience helps.

Saturday, March 8 - Workshop: Exploring hands-on DIY activities
Time: 2-5pm
Cost: Free
This is a free workshop that will explore hands-on DIY activities, including:

• Kelsey Wallace will provide felt, fabric, scissors, and thread to illustrate how to make/modify clothes while also exploring other sorts of fun and empowering DIY fabric art.
• David Gracon will discuss and present zines and materials (like a short film on zines and plenty of paper and markers) to help facilitate people's zine pages, which can be made on site.
• Andre Sirois will highlight "turntablism/mixology" and talk with people about cut and mix DJ culture and the idea of reappropriating music through DJ-ing.
• Nate Wallace and/or his roommate Eric Eiden will be there with some instruments from the Buy and Sell Center (where they are employed) to explore DIY music and production. Recording equipment will be provided on site too.
• Others will explore video recording equipment and guide topics and hands-on advice on documentary films and filmmaking.

Saturday, March 8 - Punk and DIY Culture: Then and Now plus Chronicles from the Zero Hour: The Punk Legacy.
Time: 7pm-9pm
Cost: Free
~~~ David Ensminger will be hosting a free roundtable discussion about punk as a historic DIY subculture, featuring a number of key national and local participants, incuding Roxy from the Epoxies (Portland), Tim Hinely from Dagger fanzine (Philadelphia and Portland), Bruce Hartnell from the Detonators (L.A. and Eugene), Colin Sears of Dag Nasty (Washington DC), and Karen McFarlane from the Funhouse Strippers (San Francisco and Salem) who will join University of Oregon folklore faculty members John Fenn and Daniel Wojcik. During the same session, a short film, "Chronicles from the Zero Hour: The Punk Legacy," will be screened, which is an all-original film co-produced by David Ensminger that highlights interviews with members of MDC, Chumbawamba, Strike Anywhere, Lifetime/Paint it Black, The Epoxies, Dag Nasty/Alloy, and contains live footage of TSOL and the Circle Jerks.

Sunday, March 9 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. The forum is meant to inspire and assist upcoming video artists by providing the opportunity to share knowledge, experiences, and techniques with fellow video enthusiasts. Sessions include presentations, discussions, and periodic collaborative challenges. Hosted by Steve Newcomb and James Denier.

Wednesday, March 12 - Exhibits Training
Time 5:30 pm
Place: DIVA Center with Jenny Gilmore
~~~Come learn about the new exhibits at DIVA from UO Arts Administration graduate student and DIVA Exhibit Intern, Jenny Gilmore. Gallery hosts in particular are encouraged to attend.

Friday, March 14 - Women, Media and Rebellion in Oaxaca (2007)
Guest: Director Gabriela Martinez
Time: 7:00 pm
General Admission: $5.00 Student/Member $3.00
Sponsor: Second Friday Film Forum
~~~Ethnographic filmmaker Gabriela Martinez introduces her feature length documentary about the key role played by Oaxacan women in the social struggle against the Governor of the State of Oaxaca and the neo-liberal politics and anti-human rights forces he represents. Q&A with the filmmaker follows the screening. Read Article about film and director.

Saturday, March 15 - Lotte Streisinger Booksigning, and Lecture
Time: 3pm - 5pm
Cost: Free
~~~ Lotte Streisinger will talk about her art and have two of her books that will be on sale. Her first book, From the Sidelines, is about the Institute of Molecular Biology at the UO, where her husband, George Streisinger, was a pioneering molecular biologist and co-founder of the Institute. It takes the reader behind the scenes as a scientific revolution unfolds.
    The second book, The Potter and the Muse, is about her work as a long time potter and presents a lively, informative, and original discussion of the creative process illustrated through the medium of clay. It is based on Streisinger's studio notebooks and those she has been keeping about nature and travel.
    Streisinger's exhibit "Arts and Letters" presents both her original prints and how Portland book designer, Chris Michel, manipulated these prints into book illustrations. Also on view will be a print series, "The Months," which the artist worked on while waiting for her second book to be published.

Sunday, March - 16 Monthly Artist Salon: Open Studios Art Tour Application Process - with Kira Burge
Time: 4:00 PM
Cost: Free Members. Public $3
~~~ The Application Workshop will give interested artists more insight into DIVA's Open Studios Art Tour. Artists will learn about the benefits of participating in the Tour, have their questions and concerns addressed regarding the application process, and receive information about submitting and resizing digital images.
   The Salon is an informal potluck style gathering of artists and art supporters meeting for the purpose of community building, education and professional development. We provide opportunities to learn about different aspects of the art world and marketplace in a friendly, informal setting. All participants enjoy the opportunity to meet the guests and one another for discussion and networking."

Thursday, March - 27 Justice Yeldham (Australia)
Time: 9:00 PM
Cost: $6.00
~~~ What's been described as "a trumpet player trapped in a two dimensional universe" is in fact the unique audio work of Justice Yeldham, a maverick musician with an unhealthy obsession with sheets of broken glass. By pressing his face and lips against the glass whist employing various vocal techniques ranging from throat singing to raspberries, he turns discarded household windows into crude musical instruments. Resulting in a wide variety of cacophonous noises that are strangely controlled and oddly musical. Also Performing: WARNING BROKEN MACHINE from Eugene, Soup Purse from Portland and (________) from Eugene. Other's TBA

Friday, March 28 - Doug Detrick and Wisconsin artist Kelly Shaw Willman
Time: 8pm
Cost: Free
~~~ Douglas Detrick, a trumpeter, composer and music teacher based in Eugene, and a GTF at the University of Oregon plays in a number of groups, among them The Douglas Detrick Quartet. Tonight he'll be hosting a collaborative musical effort with poet and performance artist Kelly Shaw Willman from Wisconsin.

Full Calendar Detail On The DIVA Center Web Site.

EXHIBITS: MARCH

COMMUNITY: NEWS

News of Area Non-Profit Arts Organizations:

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.

University of Oregon Class In Media Culture. Surveillance and Spectacle in Contemporary Visual Culture   ARH 4/507
The class meets Monday 3-5:50 in LA 241 and is taught by Kate Mondloch in Art History. Students in all disciplines are welcome. This seminar will be organized around important themes and debates surrounding questions of surveillance, control, and spectacle as they intersect with media technologies in contemporary visual culture. We will consider exemplary texts by thinkers such as Guy Debord, Michel Foucault and Gilles Deleuze, as well as their critics and interpreters, in order to address the following questions: In what ways has the relationship between spectacle, surveillance, and mass media technologies changed from the 1960s to the present? To what extent do contemporary artistic practices celebrate the spectacle elements invested in surveillance? How might we begin to theorize resistance in an era that could arguably be described as the society of control? In short, we will investigate the power dynamics of what it means to see and be seen and what the implications of this might be for the practice and criticism of contemporary art and media. Special attention will be given to video technology this quarter due to the campus lecture and seminar visit of Professor David Joselit (Chair of Art History and Professor of Modern and Contemporary Art, Yale University; author of Feedback: Television Against Democracy, MIT 2007).

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.

Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art. Works by Renior, Pissarro, Signac, Martin and Cezanne are on exhibit through June 8 at the Schnitzer 1430 Johnson Lane on the University of Oregon campus. Admission $5.

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.

Late 19th-century French paintings - at Schnitzer. Five paintings by well-known French Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painters will be on exhibit in the museum’s European Gallery. The paintings include works by Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919), Paul Cézanne (1839–1906), Camille Pissarro (1830-1903), Paul Signac (1863-1935), and Henri Martin (1860-1943). Show runs through June 8, 2008.

Very Victorian Romance Exhibit. Victorian Romance: hearts and flowers from the Victorian era to brighten a winter’s day and usher in the spring. View romantic postcards, learn about the language of flowers, see pictures of weddings at Shelton-McMurphey-Johnson House since 1893, and discover what may or may not have changed in our attitudes toward romance. Collections, clothing, toys and household items will also be displayed. Exhibit continues through May

Spirited Journey: Women Artists. New show at Maude Kerns Art Center features the work artists Kathleen Caprario, Bets Cole, Annette Gurdjian, Wendy Huhn, and Betsy Wolfston, this exhibit showcases the artistic journey of five women who are familiar to local art lovers. Well established in our community, these accomplished artists have exhibited nationally, have work in institutional and private collections, and have been honored for their art. In addition, each artist has had work chosen for permanent installation in public locations and have all taught, sharing their passion and creativity with others. Runs through March 31st.

Jacobs Gallery. Work by Rich Bergeman and Paul Neevel continues through March 29, 2008.

PeaceHealth galleries show work by patients. Art made by chronic pain patients is on display at ART PRN, a gallery inside Espresso PRN at PeaceHealth Medical Group Annex, 1162 Willamette St. Show continues through March 24th.

Glass School Offers March Workshop. An intensive workshop on Heat Management For Precision Surface Pattern Work will guide intermediate students in developing and fine tuning skills in bead shaping and precision surface decoration.
Emphasis will be on understanding the subtle use of heat to control form and pattern. See Glass School web site for details.

David Ball At Emerald Arts Center. David Ball will exhibit A Photographic Retrospective Exhibit March 4th - 29th at the Emerald Arts Center in Springfield.

Turning Into Something Beaver State Woodturners. Ever wish you could turn something into something else? The Beaver State Woodturners have …and do. This fine group of wood-craft artisans returns to the Springfield Museum's Kathleen Jensen Gallery after a four-year absence to display their lathe-turned urns, bowls, plates, vessels and other creations. Artistry will meet form and function in this much-anticipated exhibition. Show continues through March 24.

FLAME ON!, Eugene Glass School reception. On March 29th the Springfield Museum will host an exhibition of glass artists from the Eugene Glass School. Faculty and students of this unique training ground will fill the gallery with a rainbow of color, style and technique including the display of lamp work, beadmaking, flame worked pendants, hot glass sculptures and much, much more. The Eugene Glass School boasts a 10 thousand square foot facility and seemingly a similar number of approaches to the art of glass. Reception begins at 7:30pm.

OPPORTUNITIES:

Open Studios Art Tour 2008 - Call For Artists. DIVA invites artists in Eugene/Springfield and surrounding communities to participate in DIVA's 2008 Open Studios 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.

Call to Artist - Jacobs Gallery. The Jacobs Gallery is accepting proposals from artists and organizations for exhibitions from January 2009 through December 2010. Proposals must be postmarked by April 24, 2008 or hand delivered to the Jacobs Gallery no later than 4pm on Friday, April 24, 2008. The entry form has been mailed. If you are not on the Jacobs Gallery mailing list, forms can be picked up at the Jacobs Gallery and a number of places around town. You can call the Jacobs Gallery office and one will be mailed to you, or the Gallery can email a pdf version. Phone: 541-684-5635 Email: director@jacobsgallery.org

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.

Learn to sell your art online. The Small Business Development Center at Linn-Benton Community College offers "Building an Online Presence for Artists" at the Corvallis Benton Center, 3:00pm-5:00pm, beginning April 10 for seven Thursday afternoons. Learn to sell your art online. Pam Van Londen, artist, business woman, and instructor for Computer Science will provide you with the instruction you need to develop a web site, gallery and shopping cart for your work. Cost is $245. Call (541) 917-4929 to reserve your space.

Emerald Spring Exhibition National Juried Show. Emerald Art Center is pleased to announce the 2008 Emerald Spring Exhibition National Juried Show Over $6000 in cash awards plus merchandise awards. Deadline for entries is Postmark date of March 1, 2008, or hand delivered entries by March 7th, 2008, To Emerald Art Center, 500 Main St., Springfield, OR 97477. Prospectus is available by calling or writing the EAC or downloading it from the web site: www.EmeraldArtCenter.org Phone: 541-726-8595 Email: emeraldart@clearwire.net

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.

WEB: EXPLORATIONS

DIVA: CONNECTIONS

• Phone: 541-344-3482
• Web: divacenter.org
• E-mail: info@divanow.org
• Executive Director Mary Unruh: mary@divanow.org
• Exhibits: Becky Guy, exhibits@divanow.org
• Volunteers: Becky Guy, volunteer@divanow.org
• Education: Eric Ostlind, eric@divanow.org
• Programs: Eric Ostlind, eric@divanow.org
• Facility Rental: Eric Ostlind, eric@divanow.org
• Newsletter archive: 2006 | 2007 | 2008