DIVA Center E-Newsletter

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Mt Hood by G. Ferrington

DIVA In July. The Center's exhibit program is on hiatus during the month of July. However, DIVA's arts programming that includes film screenings, spoken arts, and other activities will continue throughout the month. Check the DIVA Calendar for scheduled events and come downtown for an enjoyable summer experience at the Center.

NOW is the time for you to show your support for DIVA!
   This is our annual membership drive which coincides with our fiscal year, July 1 through June 30. We’ve shifted to this model because it streamlines our administration processes and saves us time so we can focus our efforts on providing the services and programs you enjoy through DIVA. Your enrollment will keep your membership current until June 30, 2011.
    Your support is essential to our success. Memberships provide 30% of our operating budget, which is currently a “bare bones” $120,000 . A successful membership drive will allow us to do a better job of serving YOU -- the professional artists, art lovers, film buffs, aspiring film artists, emerging artists, and community members who believe that downtown Eugene could be a better place with a stronger art economy.
   DIVA is doing a good job. On June 4th, we received the Fentress Award from the Arts Foundation of Western Oregon. This is truly an honor and a validation of the work we are doing. YOU are an important part of our success as volunteers, donors, members, patrons and customers.   It’s YOU we listen to when we plan programs and events. Even our fundraisers are designed to further our mission as a catalyst for encouraging downtown art development.
    Membership has its benefits: Discounts on art supplies and events, invitations to member only activities, opportunities such as our Members Gallery, links from our website to yours, newsletters and updates, and eligibility to influence DIVA’s growth through participation on committees. The biggest benefit of all is the success of a vital arts nexus in downtown Eugene.
    Become a member of DIVA. Membership is only $60 a year, $40 if you are over 60 or a student. It’s a small amount to support all we do. Better yet, include a “little extra” to help us grow! It’s all tax deductible and it supports the art you enjoy downtown. Fill out the short survey on the back of the membership card, and let us know how we can do our job even better.
   You can renew or become a DIVA member online. Visit the DIVA Membership page to learn more.

Local Artist Invited To The 2011 Florence Biennale. DIVA Member Jerry Ross has been invited to participate in the Florence Biennale (Italy) for December, 2011. The Internal Committee of the International Biennial of Contemporary Art invited Ross to participate in the 8th edition of the exhibition in the historical fortezza da Basso in Florence, Italy.
In 2001, The United Nations recognized the Florence Biennial as an official partner in their program "Dialog Among Civilizations". In 2009 the Biennial had participation from over 700 artists from 78 nations. The Biennial is organized under the European Parliment recognition, the High Patronage of the President of the Italian Republic with the official endorsement of the Ministry of Culture, the Region of Tuscany, the Province and City of Florence.
Ross was also recently notified by the Director of the American Academy of Rome that he had been accepted as a visiting artist/scholar for Nov-Dec 2010 (3 weeks).

Make Your Reservation Now! Attend DIVA’s 4th annual “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” gARTen Party and fundraising event on the evening of Saturday, July 17th, 2010.
   This year’s party will be held in the sculpture gardens of Ray and Catherine Beard located on Upper Camp Creek Road just East of Springfield.
    Ray Beard and son Ryan are both accomplished sculptors. Catherine is a nationally known quilt artist and an amazing gardener.
   Don’t miss a fabulous meal, great wine, music, fine art and good company in a beautiful setting plus chartered transportation! All for only $100 per person.
    Advanced reservations are required and can be made by calling DIVA at 541-344-3482. You can also reserve online through PayPal at divacenter.org.

DIVA Exhibitor Now In South Africa. Andries Fourie, an assistant professor of art at Willamette University and previous guest artist at DIVA, will visit Namibia this summer for the State Department. He will lead two weeklong workshops to teach art students how to use recycled materials in sculpture. Fourie is known for his sculpture pieces from found objects.

First Friday ArtWalk. Join Lane Arts Council for First Friday ArtWalk on July 2nd, guest-hosted by Eugene Mayor Kitty Piercy. The downtown Eugene tour begins at 5:30 p.m. at Ballet Fantastique's new and expanded downtown dance center, near 10th and Oak, followed by hosted stops at Studio Tre Amiche, David Minor Theater, and 5th Street Market's artisan studios. DIVA will be open, so come by to say hello and enjoy an evening downtown. Always Free. ArtWalk details.

Volunteers Needed: Are you interest in volunteering at DIVA? Please contact us as we need the skills, knowledge, and support that volunteers bring to the Center. There are many opportunities for volunteers such as participating as gallery hosts, assist with events, and help keep the Center running as a venue for the visual and media arts in downtown Eugene. Call
541-344-3482, or write our Volunteer Coordinator, at diva.volunteerlist@gmail.com

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CALENDAR: JUNE EVENTS

06-29	Tuesday	7:00 PM	Film: Peter Bogdanovich - "The Last Picture Show" $3 Donation
07-02	Friday	5:30 PM	First Friday Art Walk
07-03	Saturday	7:30 PM	Spoken Art: Poets Joe Hall and James Yeary - A New Poetry Series
07-06	Tuesday	7:00 PM	Film: Hal Ashby - "Harold and Maude" $3 Donation
07-13	Tuesday	7:00 PM	Film: Martin Scorsese's "Mean Streets" $3 Donation
07-20	Tuesday	7:00 PM	Film: Francis Ford Coppola - "The Conversation" $3 Donation
07-27	Tuesday	7:00 PM	Film: Steven Spielberg's "The Sugarland Express" $3 Donation

CHECK FOR UPDATES: DIVA EVENT CALENDAR

EXHIBITS: - Held Over Through First Friday - Gallery Closed during July

THE REVENANT ARCHIVES
Presented by: Kristen Gallerneaux, Chief Archivist
On view: Galleries 1, 2, 3, and 5

The Revenant Archives is an institution concerned with the visual and material culture of the paranormal. Consisting of artifacts, documents, ephemera, works on paper, and reconstructions, it uses folkloristic, parapsychological, and scientific means to offer new interpretations of ambiguous situations and to investigate the conflicts and byproducts of belief in society.
Through a fusion of historical methodologies and contemporary art practices, the Archive attempts to neutrally explore the blurring of boundaries between past and present, truth and fiction, and physical and spiritual reality. As Chief Archivist, Kristen Gallerneaux has presented a number of traveling exhibits, public lectures, and maintains the holdings of the physical archive space.

Kristen Gallerneaux was raised in a Spiritualist household near Paincourt, Ontario - a French Canadian village named after its 18th Century bread shortage. Upon relocation to Detroit in 2006, she began her work with the Revenant Archives, a project dedicated to the exploration and history of the supernatural.

After completing an MFA in Printmaking at Wayne State University in Detroit, MI, Kristen began her tenure as a MA Folklore student at the University of Oregon in 2009. Her current areas of research include: paranormal societies, idiosyncratic museums, cultural processes that emerge out of urban decay, and “visual legendry.” She believes these explorations will be a lifelong project.

REGIONALISM: NEW ART BY NORTH AMERICAN PRINTMAKERS
Curated by: Clare Fox, Kristen Gallerneaux, JenClare Gawaran, Drew Iwaniw, Gualberto Orozco, and Bernard Brooks
On view: Main Gallery

Regionalism is an exhibition of works on paper by contemporary North American printmakers that will attempt to provide the viewer with a necessarily limited overview of new, experimental printmaking and related techniques as practiced from region to region throughout our continent. This international show will feature work by a diverse group of artists from New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Louisiana, Texas, California, Oregon, Washington, Canada, Mexico, and more.

Elizabeth Parr
On view: Member's Gallery

DIVA's Members' Gallery features the work of Elizabeth Parr beginning with a reception from 5:30 - 8:30 on May 7th during the First Friday Art Walk. The exhibit features her paintings and drawings that reflect her work with mixed media including acrylic, graphite, collage, wax, found objects, masking tape and Xerox transfer.

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MEDIA ARTS: FILM - MUSIC - PERFORMANCE

The Good Old "New Hollywood"

New Hollywood The DIVA/LCC Behind The Lens Film seminar continues this summer with screenings at DIVA on Tuesdays at 7:00 PM. Admission: LCC Registration or $3 donation at the door. Tom Blank, Seminar host and discussion leader.

When the "Nouvelle Vague" or "New Wave" swept European screens with the work of Godard and Truffaut, American studios responded by bankrolling movies by unknown directors dealing with "unfilmable" subject matter. This was the "Decade Under the Influence," the movement celebrated as the era of "Easy Riders, Raging Bulls." This partial selection of films, some famous, some almost forgotten, samples the audacity of the "New Hollywood" directors who today are "the old guard."

The summer films include:

June 22 - "Midnight Cowboy" (1969) Director: John Schlessinger. Starring Jon Voight, and Dustin Hoffman. This film challenged prevailing norms of sexual freedom, and it became the first (only) X-Rated movie ever to win the Oscar for best film.

June 29 - "The Last Picture Show" (1971) Director: Peter Bogdanovich. Starring Jeff Bridges and Cybil Shepherd. The loss of innocence in a small Texas town.

July 6 - "Harold and Maude" (1971) Director: Hal Ashby. Starring Ruth Gordon and Bud Cort. A comedy of sex, death and unexpected love.

July 13 - "Mean Streets" (1972) Director Martin Scorsese. Starring Harvey Keitel and Robert DiNiro. New York is a dangerous place for Robert DiNiro in Scorsese's semi-autobiographical story of first generation Italian Americans.

July 20 - "The Conversation" (1974) Director: Francis Ford Coppola. Starring Gene Hackman and John Cazale. Coppola's exploration of the morality of privacy was made between Godfather I and Godfather II, and was nominated for best picture of the year.

July 27 - "The Sugarland Express" (1974) Director Steven Spielberg. Starring Goldie Hawn and Ben Johnson. Goldie Hawn springs her husband out of jail and kidnaps a Texas State Trooper in Spielberg's first feature film.

COMMUNITY: LOCAL ART SCENE

Maude Kerns. Scott Schuldt - Political Points of View
Opening Reception: Friday, July 16, 6-8pm, Exhibit Dates: July 16-August 27.

Emerald Art Center. Dolls from the Borderlands will run July 1s t- 31st, featuring: Annetta Becker, Alan Clark, Carrie Eheler, Ellen Furstner, Kim Jarvis, Amber Kasten, Cheryl Leontina, David Marks, Carol Plaia, Ani Sinclair, Marilyn Stauber, John Watson, Deborah Weese, Terry Weiss Reception: Friday, July 9th 5:30-7:30pm.

LCC Gallery. The LCC Art Gallery is closed for the summer after a wonderful series of exhibits during the 2009-2010 academic year. The Gallery will reopen in September when the new Fall Term starts.

Lane Historical Society. What makes Eugene Eugene? The exhibit "Tie Dye & Tofu" addresses the change in Eugene occurring 1967 through the mid 70s. It features the people and events, the politics and issues, and the fashion and music of the time. Visit the Tie Dye & Tofu Blog to learn more about it. Show continues through March, 2011.

Jacobs Gallery. The Mixed Mediawork of Carol Chapel; printmaking by Renee Manford; painting and mixed media by Lynn Ihsen Peterson; and oil paintings by April Waters continues through July 10, 2010. A retrospective of art by Jon Jay Cruson runs July 16 – August 21, 2010.

Springfield Museum. Over 125 years of wedding gowns will be featured in the exhibit "A June Bride" that runs June 1st through 26th.

JSMA at University of Oregon. The exhibit "Shared Communities, Mixed Identities" reflects the multiracial experiences of a significant and often overlooked part of our community. Show runs July 13-September 13, 2010.
"One Step Big Shot: Portraits by Andy Warhol and Gus Van Sant", continues through September 5, 2010. Behind a Polaroid camera Andy Warhol and Gus Van Sant probed innumerable acquaintances and strangers in the process of crafting their art—Warhol’s paintings and screenprints of people and objects and Van Sant’s characters in film. Warhol’s portraits were transformed into iconic Pop images. Van Sant’s Polaroid pictures helped him cast characters for his films. In reflection these one-step photographs became indelible images. UO 1430 Johnson Ln. Read More.

OPPORTUNITIES:

Call For Artisans: Glasswork, Leather, Ceramics, Potters, Fiber Art & more. Fifth Street Market is a premier tourist attraction and considered a cornerstone in the local community for the past three decades. The Market has supported local artists for years, giving them the opportunity and exposure to bring their unique talent to those who appreciate quality craftsmanship
Today, we are coming full circle once again and opening Eugene’s premiere Artisan MarketPlace at 5th Street Market. As a new addition to the 5th Street Market, The Artisan MarketPlace is a retail space for 13 local artisans to individually rent a space to display and sell their work.
We are looking for a variety of artists showcasing different techniques and styles of work. If you are interested in being a part of this exciting business venture, contact Denise Puchbauer, Marketing Director at 541-743-4013 or email: Denise@5StMarket.com. We'd like to see jpeg photos, website, or actual samples of your work.

Call: Ongoing Call for DIVA Exhibit Proposals. The Downtown Initiative for the Visual Arts (DIVA) is currently accepting proposals for solo and group exhibitions in our gallery spaces. To submit please include the following:

Contact information (name, address, phone, e-mail)
An abstract (approximately 500 words) describing your proposed exhibit in detail. In addition to this you may include preparatory sketches, diagrams, etc.
At least 15 high resolution images of your / your group's completed work on CD-ROM or DVD
Resume / curriculum vitae (must include exhibition history)
Artist / group biographical information

Send your completed proposal to:

Exhibits Director
Downtown Initiative for the Visual Arts
110 W. Broadway
Eugene, OR 97401

There is no deadline. Proposals will be assessed as they are received. Please allow up to eight weeks for an official response. Regional exclusivity will be taken into consideration. If you, or your group, have shown at DIVA within the last three years your proposal will not be considered. Proposals sent via email will not be considered. Proposals will not be returned. Questions? Please feel free contact us at 541.341.3482.

Call: Open Studios On Broadway. This summer the City of Eugene's Community Events program is hosting the second annual "Summer in the City - Downtown Series". The series includes nine exciting events, every Wednesday at 6 pm in Broadway Plaza (where the Ken Kesey bronze statue is located). Our event on Wednesday August 11th is titled "Open Studio on Broadway".
The event series is intended to engage the entire community and bring life into downtown. "Open Studio on Broadway" is a night where the beauty and magic of the arts can be showcased in a barrier-free environment (the only barriers are going to be used to close the plaza off from auto traffic!). We are looking for artists and arts organizations to set up areas in which
the public can participate in the creation of art and witness live art created by artists in real time. This, we hope will add to the appreciation and support for art - especially visual art in Eugene. We would love if to see you are interested in participating, if so we'd like to know your space needs and hear your ideas. Planning for the event is now in process. Interested? Call Isaac Marquez at 541-682-2057 or at Isaac.R.Marquez@ci.eugene.or.us

Workshop: Polaroid Transfer Workshop
Saturday, July 10, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Ages: 16 to Adult, $105.00 ($94.50 JSMA members)
Instructor: Scott Huette (DIVA Member)
In this hands-on workshop participants will be introduced to one of the most unique and exciting photographic processes developed, the Polaroid transfer and emulsion lift. All materials will be provided for creating 10 Polaroid works. Call the Education hotline for information at (541) 346-6410

Call: A New Opportunity For Artisans At The 5th Street Market. The 5th Street Public Market is proud to introduce its premiere Artisan MarketPlace as an opportunity for Eugene’s artist's to share their unique talents. The Market is selecting a few talented local artisans to rent a space to showcase their creativity and sell their products in what is known as the top visitor destination spot in Eugene.
With the building of our new boutique hotel, The Inn at 5th Street Market, the Artisan MarketPlace is perfectly positioned to draw discriminating travelers and visitors to The Market. Being a part of 5th Street Market is more favorable now than ever before.
If you are interested in joining our Artisan MarketPlace, please contact Denise Puchbauer at Denise@5stMarket.com. You may also send jpeg photos and web addresses so we may view your work.

Call: Eugene Storefront Art Project is currently accepting submissions for art in all media from artists wanting to participate in this new endeavor. For more info, please check out our blog as esapblog.blogspot.com, where you can find the submission guidelines.

Call: Ongoing Proposals. BRING Gallery also accepts proposals for group and solo exhibits. We are looking for artists who are working with recycled and/or natural materials, and/or address environmental/sustainability issues in their art. Please submit a short statement, artist resume and work samples to gallery@bringrecycling.org for consideration.

Event: August 22-26, 2010 NAMAC's Leadership Institute 2010. Save the date! NAMAC's Leadership Institute will be held August 22-26, 2010 at the Conference Center in Silver Falls State Park in the Oregon Cascades. The NAMAC (National Alliance for Media Art and Culture) Leadership Institute is an intensive intergenerational workshop designed to encourage and sustain visionary leadership in the arts. Registration will open in early 2010. Go here to learn more.

Event: National Arts Marketing Project Conference: "New Tech. New Tools. New Times," November 12-15, 2010. San Jose, CA. More Information.

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Art Deadlines List. A free monthly e-mail newsletter providing information about juried exhibitions/ competitions, call for entries/proposals/papers, jobs, internships, writing & photo contests, scholarships, residencies, design & architecture competitions, auditions, fellowships, casting calls, tryouts, grants, festivals, funding, financial aid, and other opportunities (including some that take place on the web) for artists, art educators and art students of all ages. Edited and published by Richard Gardner. Premium list available for paid subscription.

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.

Regional Arts & Culture council (Portland). Competition entries are entered the first of each month. Excellent resource.

Ongoing Call For Proposals. BRING Gallery also accepts proposals for group and solo exhibits. We are looking for artists who are working with recycled and/or natural materials, and/or address environmental/sustainability issues in their
art. Please submit a short statement, artist resume and work samples to gallery@bringrecycling.org for consideration.

National Association for Media Arts and Culture Job Bank. National listing of professional employment opportunities in the arts.

WEB EXPLORATIONS:

NW Artist Dale Chihuly. On one level, Dale Chihuly can be lauded for moving the Studio Glass movement from its original premise of the solitary artist working in a studio environment to embracing the more established modus operandus within the art world of collaborative endeavors and a division of labor within the creative process. However, Chihuly's contribution to the field extends well beyond this. His practice of putting together teams of artists with exceptional glassblowing skills has led to the development of complex, multipart sculptures of dramatic beauty and scale that place him in the leadership role of moving blown glass out of the confines of the small, precious object and into the realm of large-scale sculpture and environmental art. In fact, Chihuly deserves much of the credit for establishing the blown glass form as an accepted medium for installation art and, hence, for contemporary expression in late twentieth and twenty-first century art generally. Visit Web Site. (Photo: Dale Chihuly - from artists' web site)

DIVA: CONNECTIONS

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Eugene, 97401
Phone: 541-344-3482
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