Deadline: February 1, 2015 {ONLINE}

BKLYN Designs 2015

Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce

Brooklyn Expo Center

Brooklyn, NY

May 8 to 10, 2015

The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that it is now accepting applications for BKLYN Designs, which will return in 2015 on May 8th, 9th and 10th. 

BKLYN Designs 2015 is New York's premier exhibition of contemporary furnishings and home accessories designed or manufactured in Brooklyn. This internationally renowned, juried exhibition features a dynamic collection of designs from the most innovative Brooklyn-based designers and manufacturers.

After over a decade in DUMBO, the event is moving to the Brooklyn Expo Center, the 40,000-square-foot facility in Greenpoint—a neighborhood that has become a hub of creative activity in the borough. Once again, thousands are expected to attend to take in the collection, which will include the latest contemporary furniture, lighting, carpet and flooring, wall coverings, tabletop/outdoor furniture, and accessories. 

Those interested in participating can download and submit an application at ibrooklyn.com/bkdapp. The deadline for early consideration is February 1, 2015 with a rolling deadline (to capacity) thereafter.

Visit facebook site: www.facebook.com/BKLYNDESIGNS

For any inquiries please contact Santina Giammona, Director Special Events & Projects, sgiammona@brooklynchamber.com, 718.875.1000 ext. 144.

Glass Axis 

Call for Participation 

Glass Fashion Show 

The highlight of the evening will be our glass fashion show.  Please email Glass Axis at hello@glassaxis.org right away if you would like to participate so we have an approximate count.  We will have glass costume work days in the warm show, where assistance and some materials will be available. 

Call for Volunteers 

Interested in being a volunteer?  Please send an email to hello@glassaxis.org and we will hook you up.  We will need volunteers to work the event, in addition to promoting the event and creating signage. 

Working the event could include: 

--Cleaning 

--Decorating 

--Working the door 

--Working in the gift shop or gallery 

--Running workshops in the hot shop 

--Running workshops in the warm shop making beads 

--And much, much more... 

For more information check out: https://glassaxis.org/

Instructor: Marilyn McPheron 

Saturday, April 11, 2015 

We will sew two "signature" based books and then attach covers.  The first will be an open spine sketch book containing 4 signatures for a total of 48 usable pages.  Each signature within the "text block" will be a different paper suitable for drawing.  The cover will be paper covered book board with decorative tapes.  Finished size will be approximately 5 1/4 inches x 9 inches. 

Fee: $65 includes all materials. 

For more information Click Here

Instructor: Marilyn McPheron 

Saturday, March 21, 2015 

Using stencils, lace, cardboard, cutouts, paper, doilies, flattened metal odds/ends, rick rack, string, vegetable netting and other interesting flat items found all over the house, we will create a series of similar but individual prints using Speedball water soluble printing ink.  

The class begins with a demo and then participants may creatively play and print. Most participants will create 6 to 9 prints (two or three series of three prints each). This method is very free flowing--you will not know exactly what you will have until the paper is pulled from the plate after going through the press. 

Fee: $65 includes all materials: Limited to 6 persons 

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Instructor: Cindy Davis 

Saturday, March 14, 2015 from 10am-3pm 

Welcome Spring with this easy intro to printmaking.  Watercolors can be tricky to work with, but not when you paint on a plexiglass plate! Use our supply of images, work from your imagination, or bring your own 8x10 photo.  (Reverse the image, if the mirror image is not desired) Bring a lunch or order from the cafe in our building. 

Fee: $50 includes all materials Click Here for more information 

Instructor: Cindy Davis 

Sunday, February 15, 2015  

Join us for a vibrant and easy expression of chromatic excitement, just when you need it the most.  No printmaking experience or drawing skills are necessary to enjoy this creative activity.  Bring a sack lunch! 

Sunday, February 15, 2015 from 10:00am-3:00pm 

Fee: $50 includes all materials. Click Here for more information 

Instructor: Anne Cushman, co-founder of our cooperative

Two Session Course: Thursday, February 5th and Saturday, February 7th 

Explore the versatile, contemporary printmaking process of solarplate printing. This non-toxic method of plate-making uses solar energy (UV light) and water to develop an image for an etching or photo-etching.  No acid is used! Starting with a drawing or photograph, the results can be wonderful, varied and lead to creating a limited edition.  

This 2-session workshop is fine for both beginners and experienced printmakers.  The first evening session is a demo and learning the process; the second day, creating the plate and printing your image multiple times. You bring the creative spark and an apron or smock; and we provide the materials. 

Session One: Thursday, February 5, 2015; 6:30-8:00pm 

Session Two: Saturday, February 7, 2015; 10:00am-2:00pm 

(half hour break for lunch) 

Fee: $95 includes all materials. Limited to 6 students 

For more information Click Here

Ring in the New Year with new Creative Capital webinars!  We are thrilled to introduce a brand new series centering on the visual arts world, as well as to expand our "Conversations Inside" to include a performing arts-focused interviews.  On January 12, we feature Part One of a four-part webinar series with Sharon Louden, artist and editor of Living and Sustaining a Creative Life: Essays by 40 Working Artists.  The following Monday, MAP Fund Program Director Moira Brennan talks with Caleb Hammons, Associate Producer at the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard College. 

How to Approach, Engage & Communicate with Galleries, Museums & the People You Want to Know, with Sharon Louden 

Four Sessions (all 7-8:30pm EST): 

Monday January 26, The Approach 

Monday February 9, Pace & Timing 

Monday February 23, Maintaining the Relationship 

Led by artist Sharon Louden, this four-part webinar series is geared to visual artists yearning for guidance on how best to approach and communicate with the gatekeepers of the art world: galleries, curators, collectors, museum professionals and more.  The webinar will address the following questions: How does an artist approach a gallery cold?  How does an artist communicate with a gallerist, curator, museum professional, etc.?  What are the best ways to correspond and to start up a relationship and maintain it?  When is the best time to approach the person?  How often should an artist be in contact?  How does one follow up on an inquiry?  What is the proper way to pace a professional conversation? 

Webinars are all $25 each.  All webinars are interactive and allow time for participants to ask questions.  To participate, all you need is access to a computer with speakers and an Internet connection (hard-wired preferred). 

Interested but can't attend?  All registered participants will receive access to a recording of that webinar.  

Check out http://www.creative-capital.org/pdp for more information. 

February 12 

Join us for fast-paced, dynamic presentations highlighting innovation and visibility efforts in the Columbus creative sector.  Our speakers will explore the future of the Columbus film industry, as well as innovations in design, marketing and partnerships that will capture the attention of people locally, regionally and nationally in 2015.  The Public Forum will take place on Thursday, February 12 from 5:30-7:30pm at the Gateway Film Center, South Campus Gateway, 1550 N. High Street. 

The Arts Council's Public Forum is FREE and for anyone interested in connecting with artists and arts professionals and learning more about the exciting future of the creative sector in Columbus. 

5:30-6pm--------Registration, cash bar, and networking 

6-7:15pm--------Program 

For more information visit http://wwwgcac.org/press-release.2015-greater-columbus-arts-council-public-forum-celebrating-innovation-raising-awareness-arts/ 

March 14 & 15 

Seeking Session Proposals! We want to hear from you! 

As GCAC continues to evolve the OPPArt series, we are continuing the monthly roundtable discussion sessions on the third Thursday of every month.  The sessions are open to be led by local artists on any topic of interest.  Submissions are being accepted on an ongoing basis. 

Please include your contact information, topic heading and description , speaker(s) or activity and 2 choices of month for scheduling. 

For month information or questions, call or e-mail Ruby Harper at rharper@gcac.org or call 614-221-8406