From expo at lists.artsandmedia.net Fri Jun 6 18:00:54 2008 From: expo at lists.artsandmedia.net (expo@lists.artsandmedia.net) Date: Fri Jun 6 18:03:16 2008 Subject: Expo * Stencil Nation, SF Int'l Arts Fest, Hole in the Head ... Message-ID: <20080606180054.ctxlsqjv6ssg0cw0@webmail.artsandmedia.net> Dear folks, Here are three important local arts and culture events produced by exhibitors at our annual arts Expo, offering free local music, indie sci-fi & horror, and a fabulous STENCIL ART book release party and exhibit! Read on, and thanks for your support of the arts in our communities! THE EXPO FOR INDEPENDENT ARTS ------------------------------------ 1) SF International Arts Festival Closing Weekend! http://sfiaf.org/postcards/2008/053008/ = Sunday, June 8: Omar Sosa Sextet + John Santos FREE! FREE -- OUTDOORS -- 1pm -- Yerba Buena Gardens Mission x 3rd/4th streets, SF = Sosa + Santos Lecture/Demonstrations (paid admission) "Spirit, Tradition & Imagination" June 6: La Pena Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck, Berkeley June 7: Mission Cultural Center, 2868 Mission x 24th St., SF 2) "Another Hole in the Head Film Fest" June 5-22 Yow! Two weeks of indie sci-fi, fantasy and horror films! Love it! Details? Here: http://www.sfindie.com/ Word has it the beer is free ... 3) Manic D Press Presents: "Stencil Nation: Graffiti, Community, and Art" Book Release Party and Stencil Art Exhibit FREE -- ALL AGES Friday, June 6 7 PM to Midnight Revolution Cafe 3248 22nd St. (at Bartlett) SF Saturday, June 7 Noon to 4 PM The sidewalk in front of Al's Comics 1803 Market St. (at Octavia), SF, CA 94103 http://www.manicdpress.com http://www.stencilnation.org http://www.stencilarchive.org Join us for the release of "Stencil Nation: Graffiti, Community, and Art" by Russell Howze. In addition to original stencil artwork and books for sale, a slide show from the international Stencil Archives will be shown, and stencil-making materials will also be available (upon request). "Stencil Nation: Graffiti, Community, and Art" by Russell Howze is a 192-page paperback, featuring more than 500 full-color photographs of artwork by over 350 artists from 28 countries. Featured artists include Banksy, Jef Aerosol, Logan Hicks, Amy Rice, Adam5100, Arofish, M-City, SWOON, Hao, John Fekner, and others. Written chapters offer the history of stencil artwork from 30,000 BC to the present, tips for creating stencil artwork, and lots more! From expo at lists.artsandmedia.net Thu Jun 19 17:27:39 2008 From: expo at lists.artsandmedia.net (expo@lists.artsandmedia.net) Date: Thu Jun 19 17:29:17 2008 Subject: Participate in The Expo for Independent Arts! Saturday, September 27th in Dolores Park! Message-ID: <20080619172739.q156b78xicow048o@webmail.artsandmedia.net> Hello Expo Supporters, You may now officially register to exhibit, perform, teach a workshop, volunteer and/or become a sponsor at The Ninth Annual Expo for Independent Arts! Please read the e-mail below for important links and details... As always you can contact us by phone: (415) 677-9877 or by e-mail: katie@artsandmedia.net with questions and ideas. Sept. 27,2008: The Expo for Independent Arts! Independent Arts & Media presents... THE NINTH ANNUAL EXPO FOR INDEPENDENT ARTS (Formerly The Expo for the Artist and Musician) We have changed our name but not our mission: Over the past eight years, the Expo for the Artist & Musician has come to serve an extremely wide variety of community-based art and expression. THE EXPO FOR INDEPENDENT ARTS represents this greater diversity, and all the cultural opportunity that makes this a such a unique event. http://artsandmedia.net/expo/participate/ SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, September 27, 2008 11am-6pm Dolores Park, Entrance near 18th St. between Church St. & Dolores St, SF Info: [ph] (415) 677-9877 [e] expo_info@artsandmedia.net JOIN US! * http://artsandmedia.net/expo/participate/ The Expo is the Bay Area's only grassroots connection fair for independent arts, music & culture. This is an open invitation to art and music groups and businesses to reserve a table at The Expo and meet each other and the community. Please join us at our first ever outdoor venue in sunny Dolores Park! This highly central venue is in the heart of SF and easily accessible by public transit, foot, bike, and car. With your participation, we are expecting this year will be our biggest, most successful Expo yet! EXHIBIT * http://artsandmedia.net/expo/register/ We have space for about 125 exhibitors at the Expo. As always, tables for small nonprofits and community groups cost just $25. ** Register before July 15 for big discounts! ** SPONSOR * http://artsandmedia.net/expo/sponsor/ Show your support for the arts in our communities by sponsoring the Ninth Annual Expo. VOLUNTEER * http://artsandmedia.net/expo/volunteer/ The Expo is a volunteer-powered labor of love that serves the entire community. Volunteering is also a great way to get involved in local arts and meet new people. -- Katie Hennessy Community Arts Program Director Independent Arts & Media www.artsandmedia.net [ph]415.677.9877 [e]katie@artsandmedia.net From expo at lists.artsandmedia.net Fri Jun 27 14:53:14 2008 From: expo at lists.artsandmedia.net (expo@lists.artsandmedia.net) Date: Fri Jun 27 15:06:37 2008 Subject: Images Needed for 2008 Expo Sponsorships! Message-ID: <20080627145314.zbydlspdcs0gcosc@webmail.artsandmedia.net> Hello Expo Enthusiasts! If you exhibited, led a workshop, or performed in the 2007 Expo or are planning to exhibit, lead a workshop, or perform at the 2008 Expo, PLEASE send us any jpgs you may have that relate to your artwork, non-profit agency, performance piece, workshop, business, or gallery. We are currently in the process of compiling our 2008 Expo sponsorship request packet and your jpgs will not only make our mailer more colorful and effective but will also show our potential sponsors how their involvement in the 2008 Expo will directly support community arts and local organizations. Please send any relevant jpgs to: Katie@artsandmedia.net and cc Mary Fuller, Indy Arts Development Director at Mary@artsandmedia.net by Wednesday, July 2nd. As always, please visit: http://www.artsandmedia.net/expo/ for information about the 2008 Expo for Independent Arts, held on Saturday, September 27th in Dolores Park. By visiting this link you can sign up as an exhibitor, workshop teacher, performer, sponsor, and/or volunteer for the 2008 Expo! Thank you and have a great weekend, Katie Hennessy -- Katie Hennessy Community Arts Program Director Independent Arts & Media www.artsandmedia.net [ph]415.677.9877 [e]katie@artsandmedia.net