Recent and Upcoming Events
New York City Mayor Bloomberg, First Deputy Mayor Patty Harris, and New York City Council member Melissa Mark Viverito tour artist spaces in downtown Saint Paul on July 25, 2008.
Through the support of Council member Viverito, Artspace had the honor of leading Mayor Bloomberg and Deputy Mayor Harris through the Northern Warehouse Artists' Cooperative and the Tilsner Artists' Cooperative in the Lowertown neighborhood of downtown Saint Paul. This was a rare and important opportunity for Artspace to showcase some of the first artist spaces to be created nationally through the use of federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits and Historic Tax Credits. Artspace is currently working on a project in Council member Viverito's district in East Harlem. This project, the first of its kind in New York City, will represent an important link to the historic depth of the East Harlem cultural community.
Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton Visits Artspace Buffalo Lofts on July 9.
Mayor Byron Brown and Artspace were honored to host Senator Clinton at the new Artspace Buffalo Lofts. Senator Clinton was a big supporter of this mixed-use creative community project and spearheaded a Congressional allocation which, in conjunction with city, state, and local philanthropic funding, made the Artspace project come to life.
TRAFFIC ZONE ANNOUNCES:
"AMERICANS WHO TELL THE TRUTH"
AN EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS BY ROB SHETTERLY
September 1-30, 2008: Members of The Traffic Zone Center for Visual Art, a 23-member artist co-op in Minneapolis' North Loop today announced that their TZCVA Gallery will host "Americans Who Tell the Truth," a show presenting portraits by Robert Shetterly. The exhibition is an exploration and celebration of the American Spirit through portraits, educational curriculum, and community outreach.
Shetterly began painting the portraits that comprise Americans Who Tell the Truth as a way to channel his hope and conviction that America could use the aftermath of the tragedies of 9/11 to reassess its position in the world community. Shetterly through his work ethic and intelligent approach, shows us how to be better citizens by using art as a vehicle for honesty and truth telling.
During his visit, Shetterly will conduct free lectures, hands-on art activities and educational workshops in local schools and arts organizations.
The original plan of combining the words and images celebrating Americans who have spoken out in support of their convictions has grown from his original concept of 50 portraits to well beyond 150, including Minnesota "truth tellers" such as Paul Wellstone, Winona LaDuke, and a portrait debut of Colleen Rowley.
When: Monday, September 1 through Thursday, September 30, 2008
Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
Artist Reception: September 18, 2008 from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
During the reception, Rob will give an artist talk and be available for book-signing
Free and open to the public.
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CREATIVE TOURISM
September 28-October 2, 2008
Santa Fe, New Mexico
L. Kelley Lindquist and Wendy Holmes from Artspace are speaking at this event!
The conference is a forum for identifying economic opportunities, improving skills, and developing best practices for creative tourism programs. Broadly defined as engaging visitors in a place's culture through active participation, creative tourism provides the possibility for economic growth to destinations willing to offer travelers a chance to express themselves by becoming personally involved with a community's heritage.
Tourism Professionals, Destination Managers, Community Leaders in the Creative Economy, City and Urban Planners, Cultural Experts, Creative Entrepreneurs, Educators, Creative industry Developers, and Artists will all benefit from the skills and best practices learned during this unique participative conference.
For more information: www.santafecreativetourism.org
A New stART
Artspace has teamed up with the Family Justice Center to organize a 50/50 split charitable auction as well as volunteers and performers for their annual fundraising event taking place on October 28th. It's more than just an auction. 26 juried pieces will continue to hang at the FJC for a year as an inspiration to its clients and volunteers.
When: Tuesday, October 28, 2008
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Where: Asbury Hall at the Church
341 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo
The auction is for the benefit of the Family Justice Center and
proceeds from the sale of the artwork will be split 50-50 between the
artist and the Center.
Click here for more information
Tashiro Kaplan Artist Lofts - First Thursdays
Tashiro Kaplan galleries and studios come alive on the first Thursday of every month for the Pioneer Square Artwalk. Visitors enjoy previews of many new exhibits, and a chance to converse with the artists. Some venues also host performances, and live music.
Visitors at PUNCH Gallery on a recent First Thursday
Contact:
http://www.tashirokaplan.com /
Everett Station Lofts - First Thursdays
6 to 9pm
On the first Thursday of every month, Portland's art scene comes to life. First Thursday is an event for gallery hopping, live music and wine tasting.
Contact:
David Hagood at (503) 222-3425
Photo Courtesy of http://www.portlandart.net
The following are presentations were given on October 3rd at the recent National Preservation Conference in Minneapolis, MN.
All presentations are 20 MB files. Allow time for downloading.
Real Estate Luncheon Address
presented by Kelley Lindquist, President, Artspace Projects.
[Download PowerPoint Here]
Building Arts Communities in Historic Buildings
Panel presentation with Kelley Lindquist, President, Artspace Projects; Will Law, Chief Operating Office, Artspace Projects and Wendy Holmes, Vice President, Resource Development, Artspace Projects.
[Download PowerPoint Here]
Saving America's Treasures
presented by Wendy Holmes, Vice President, Resource Development, Artspace Projects
[Download PowerPoint Here]