Made in America

Stacy Peralta will be screening "Made In America"

Thursday, December 4, 7:30 pm

Stacy Peralta (with Zandie Brockett) , Mother's and the Names of Their Mudered Children, South LA, CA
(from the film Made In America)

FREE EVENT WILL BE HELD IN OUR 18th Street Arts Center

LOBBY GALLERY, 1629 18TH STREET

PLEASE RSVP BY WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3
BY CALLING 310-453-3711 EXT 103 OR VIA EMAIL OFFICE (AT) 18THSTREET.ORG

Santa Monica, CA – In conjunction with War as a Way of Life, Stacy Peralta presents MADE IN AMERICA. This film is a compassionate sociological and psychological exploration and history of the African-American men and women who have been all too simply dismissed as gangbangers. This special FREE event will take place in our lobby gallery, 1629 18th Street at 7:30pm.

Gallery hours are Monday – Friday 10am-6pm. 18th Street Arts Center is located at 1639 18th Street, Santa Monica. For further information and images on War as a Way of Life please visit http://18thstreet.org/eAnnouncement_Stacy%20Peralta.html.

Mosaic Artists- Dan and Lisa Soltis featured in upcoming show

Please come by their art show- opening Saturday night Dec. 6th, and continuing Sunday the 7th throughout the day from noon-6pm.

Saturday night will be with music and appetizers and there will tons of rad art.

Good place for some special gifts!

Please contact lisasoltis@gmail.com with any questions.

Alan Bruni in December Downtown Art Walk

Alan Bruni will be in an upcoming art show in LA's downtown arts district.

The opening reception is during the December Downtown Art Walk which actually goes from 9am until 9pm though the party bus and the majority of people tend to come in the evening.

I hope to see many of you there.

Serving Opportunities with SheCreates

Wednesday, Nov.19, 5 - 6 pm

Teaching basic knitting to young teens at Bresee (in Koreatown area)

184 S. Bimini Place, LA 90004

All you need to know is the basics (casting on, knit, purl stitches, and binding off) and a desire to empower young kids. This requires much individual attention so more volunteers would be needed.

Thursday, Nov. 20 and Monday, Nov. 24, 6:30 to 8pm

Decorating t-shirts with bleach pens at transitional housing for victims of domestic violence. (location will be sent to those who commit to this activity and confidentiality form will need to be signed and brought with you)

If you are interested and available, please contact Young Mi ASAP at mosaicshecreates@gmail.com.

Mural from Domestic Violence Shelter

Late this summer, a team went to a domestic violence shelter to paint a mural along a staircase wall leading up to the case management room. The goal was to make the women feel at peace and help the children of some of the women be comfortable in this new environment. In what had seemed like a cold and maybe even sterile place, our Visual Arts team helped create a safe haven that was solace for those leaving tormented homes.

If you are interested in being a part of these service teams, please contact Tammy at tammy@mosaic.org.

Images from Patterns, Rhythms

Now through Jan 18th, 'Patterns, Rhythms' @ Barnadall Art Park (LA Municipal Gallery)

4800 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025

Gallery hours Th-Sun 12-5pm.

Conversation with the artist, Marshall Roemen on Friday, December 5th, 7:30pm at the gallery.

Also on view , selected works from the show in Terminal One at L.A.X Int'l Airport, Now - March 27th (Sorry, ticketed passengers only can see this, not available for general public).

The large red piece depicted in the images is 'Dam' (pronounced 'dawm'), 26'x116", Dam is the ancient hebrew word for of blood, an integral concept of one's vitality and an underlying principal of our dependence upon the unseen. As a sacred concept, it is from the same root word for the name of the first man 'A-dam', taken from the red dust of the earth, or 'dm'.

Looking for photographers

Hey Photographer...

Some colleagues and I are putting together a Silent Photography Auction with Mosaic and Awaken Humanity.

This will be held to specifically raise money and awareness for the work being done through these organizations in Africa.

This year's theme is "Beauty in Unexpected Places".

The silent auction will run alongside Mosaic's Annual Christmas show, which is seen by over 500 people.

Open call for submissions!

Please email a jpg, at least 5x7 in size to: hank@mosaic.org or hankfortener@gmail.com

Subject line: Photography Auction Submission.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE 11/15/08

Dates of the Show: December 6th and 13th

NOTE: We are specifically looking for images that are on more of a travel, cultural, fine art theme. Remember, these are for auction.

Kindly keep in mind that the potential bidder will be looking to hang your artwork in their home. Thanks.

If your image has been picked, you will be notified via email and be requested to submit the larger file size to go to print.

The team is able to pay for printing and framing.

All proceeds go directly to Awaken Humanity to support their ongoing work in Africa.

Photo courtesy of http://www.hemingwayhomeweddings.com/photographers1.jpg

Galleries featuring Mosaic's very own...

Marshall Roemen

Marshall Roemen is a part of a show that is actually in two locations: Patterns and Rhythms, an abstraction show curated by Scott Canty. It is showing for the next few months at:

LA Municipal Gallery @ Barnsdall Park (THIS IS THE PRIMARY LOCATION OF THE SHOW, November 6th - January 18th, Reception: Sunday November 9th, 6-9pm)

AND selected works at

LAX Int'l Airport, Terminal 1 Hallway (which CAN ONLY BE SEEN IF YOU'RE TRAVELING as a ticketed passenger, sorry to say, November 14th - March 27th).

Dany Paragouteva

Featured in Blu LA Cafe, is Dany Paragouteva. The cafe is highlighted in the Downtown Artwalk, which will be tomorrow, November 13th.

There are 6 paintings there already that will be permanently displayed, and a few of them are the ones featured in Wide Awake, written by Erwin McManus. This is a great opportunity to see the originals.

www.blu.la
Blu LA Cafe is an urban oasis catering to local residents and nearby workers in the newly renovated Downtown Los Angeles. Our great service and unique food and drinks menu combine great American classics with the diverse cultural influences that make up LA. Our indoor and outdoor seating areas provide an atmosphere that promotes relaxation and socialization, which replenishes the mind, body and spirit.



126 E. 6TH STREET LOS ANGELES, CA 90014
p: 213 488 2088 f: 213 488 0988 e: INFO@BLU.LA

Dan and Lisa Soltis

SATURDAY DECEMBER 6th. 7pm.

Right before the holidays is the perfect time- come do some Christmas shopping!

There will be jewelry and accessories, and prints of drawings and paintings, in addition to the original pieces for sale.

Light refreshments will be provided.

(the building is down the street Factory Place, (off Alameda between 5th and 6th downtown LA) and is on the right hand side. parking all along the street)

3rd Annual ob(serve) Art Event and Mosaic LA Film Festival

In conjunction with the Mosaic LA Film Festival comes the third annual ob(serve) gallery and silent auction on Saturday, November 8th

See (and bid on) over 80 inspirational paintings and other artwork dealing with purpose, meaning, hope, spirituality, and humanity.

All proceeds benefit Awaken Humanity projects. (http://www.awaken.org/awaken-humanity).

Beautiful artwork. Free reception. Live music. Good cause. Film screening (only $8 a screening!!!) It is the perfect location to sit back and enjoy the day or mingle and meet someone new! You can’t beat that!

If you have plans for Saturday - change them. You don’t want to miss this!

If you would like to volunteer for the ob(serve) art auction, please contact tammy@mosaic.org.

For schedule and to buy tickets

Volunteers needed!

Volunteers Greatly Needed for ArtNight, Saturday September 27th!
Please contact Ronald at 310-453-3711 ext. 103 (office), 626-675-3643 (cell), and/or via email rlopez@18thstreet.org.

War as a way of Life

Spend September with Mayan Visual Artists

We're going to get together and celebrate being crazy Mosaic Vis Arts people, because you are. Here are a few ways how:

Sunday I'm host for 30x30, a month's worth of dinner parties across LA. So that's the 7th, from 6-10PM. I live a block from the Mayan, so come before the 8 or after the 6 and eat lots of pasta, salad, bread, and dessert TBD. I'm at 409 W Olympic Blvd Apt 503. Rattle the door downstairs on the N side of Olympic (or check the side door 2 steps to your left, sometimes that one is just wide open), the guard will probably let you in, sign his clipboard, and head on up. If there's any issues getting in, absolutely call me: 651.357.6770. And please RSVP this so I have an idea how many will be attending...

Thursday the 11th is the Downtown Art Walk (http://www.downtownartwalk.com/); it's always free and we start at the MOCA around 5PM. Afterwards we can crash at my apt and eat waffles and ice cream and soak in the jacuzzi.

Friday the 12th there will be jazz at the LACMA starring the Henry Franklin Quintet. http://www.lacma.org/programs/FridayNightJazz.aspx. Now, the museum is free post-5PM, parking is free post-7PM, jazz goes from 6-8PM, and the galleries are open until 9PM. This means me and anyone else in my car (volunteers?) will be hitting it up at 7PM on the dot for 2 hours of jazz and art. LACMA's got an exhibit up I'd really like to check out: the Cheech Marin collection, which means 80s-90s Chicano! http://www.lacma.org/art/ExhibMarin.aspx

And to cap off that Friday, there's a gallery opening to show off the paintings/live body painting of a friend of ours, Danny Setiawan. I don't even know what live body painting is, but I'm intrigued! And there's gonna be a DJ and other artists. Cheers! That's at 9:30PM and goes till 2AM and is on 144 N. La Brea. $10 at the door, but $7 if you tell me or Danny and we RSVP you to get you on the guest list.

Shoot me an email - ktgoostav@gmail.com - or call my cell - 651.357.6770 - if any of this sounds as friggin' awesome to you as it does to me.

Art Show

Mosaic Artist Danny Setiawan will be showing 7 of his paintings and doing a live body painting at an art show this Sat (08/23) in Downtown LA.

Here's the info:
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WHAT: art, performances, DJ

WHERE: 141 N. La Brea,Los Angeles CA 90036

WHO: you and your friends (hint hint)

WHEN: Saturday, 08/23/08 10pm-2am

Terra Nova 2008

Terra Nova (Latin for "New Earth") is the annual Mosaic Artisans retreat designed to help you challenge, refresh and inspire your artistic soul. At Terra Nova, our goal is to see you grow in both your artistic endeavors and your spiritual journey. Each day is filled with opportunities to stretch yourself creatively in both old and new artistic disciplines including fine art, dance, drama, film, and more. You'll also have plenty of time to enjoy the various camp amenities such as hiking, basketball, soccer, volleyball, swimming, paintball, etc...Terra Nova is an explosion of art and creativity that will inspire your soul to create and dream the life that God has uniquely designed you to live.

One of the many focuses of the weekend will be creativity, and you will be given multiple chances to create throughout the weekend. As artists, please feel free to bring whatever you usually use as your tools for creating. (i.e.: paints, canvases, paper, laptops, music, guitar, etc…)

Location

Forest Home Ministries Retreat Center
Mill Creek Canyon, Lakeview
40,000 Valley of the Falls Drive, Forest Falls, CA 92339
Website: www.foresthome.org

What to Bring?
Sleeping Bags, Pillows, Towels, Swim Attire (Ladies, one piece please), Toiletries, flashlight (optional), cash for snack bar (optional), Bible, notepad, pen.

Regular Price is $169 & includes:
» Terra Nova 2008 T-Shirt.
» Lodging and food provided all weekend.
» Various recreational activities.

* Registration now available online!

The Delicate Soldier

Victoria Silverio has been working with a cast of 18 talented people on the production of her script:
the delicate soldier, an autobiographical story of truth and hope.

We pray that her story reaches people who have struggled with: dysfunctional relationships, substance abuse, abortion, and eating disorders. The goal of the delicate soldier project is to touch lives and offer support.

The show is FREE and opens: Sept. 6th and 7th at 2pm in the Santa Monica Library Auditorium.

Following the show, art work will be available to purchase and supportive community resources will be made available to those who are interested.

if you would like to support this project in anyway, or are interested in making a donation at this time, please contact Victoria Silverio victoriatropeano@yahoo.com

~ many thanks and blessings...

Futura Photos

Futura is coming again!

Please come to Franson Hall at William Carey University on Saturday, July 19th for some artmaking, experimental music, and a time to hang out!
Music will be performed by outer7th, excxpx and graffiti61.
Doors open at 8pm.
William Carey University
Franson Hall
1539 East Howard Street
Pasadena, CA 91104

Taking music and art to the next level of creativity. . . .

If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact me!
Any help is appreciated!
Thanks! See you there!

Joyce Yip Green
Visual Arts Co-Coordinator
Mosaic Pasadena

Futura Photos

here are some pictures from the event Futura--...it was fun!

18th Street Arts Center

June 13, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CALENDAR/ART

CONTACT: Ronald Lopez
310-453-3711, X103
office@18thstreet.org
“CITIZEN ARTISTS MAKING EMPHATIC ARGUMENTS”
Continues a year long examination of electoral issues at 18th Street Arts Center
Curated by Adolfo V. Nodal
July 12 – September 13, 2008
Opening Reception Saturday, July 12, 6-9 pm

Santa Monica, CA – In this election year, who will turn “saving energy” from a mere ad campaign to a real lifestyle change, who will step up to the plate to make radical changes from green washing media hype into revolutionary living beyond crude oil and other accepted fossil burning “necessities” – and what will be the impact on the future of the nation?

18th Street Arts Center turns its gallery yet again to a myriad of work that is profound, inspiring, active, and charged with social implications with its show “Citizen Artists Making Emphatic Arguments.” The exhibition, which opens July 12 and continues through September 13, forms the third installment of “Future of Nations,” 18th Street’s yearlong examination of issues related to the 2008 presidential campaign. “Citizen Artists Making Emphatic Arguments” is curated by Adolfo V. Nodal and includes works by Ala Plastica, Lauren Bon, BULBO, CoLabART (Lynn Small + Dennis Paul), Echo Park Film Center, Fallen Fruit, Invisible 5, Natalie Jeremijenko, Newton & Helen Mayer Harrison, Tom Reddock, Shannon Spanhake, Kim Stringfellow, and Robert
Tannen, as well as an installation in the project room by Los Animistas, 18th Street’s 2008 artist fellow.

We are pleased to host open studios for visiting international artists Michael Arcega (Visions from the New California Grant Recipient), Peter Atkins(Australia), and Hui-Yu Su (Taiwan).

Gallery hours are Monday – Friday 10am-6pm. 18th Street Arts Center is located at 1639 18th Street, Santa Monica. For further information and images please visit our pressroom/gallery at www.18thstreet.org/pressroom.html.

“What would the world look like if everyone….”

he Everyone series at Berkeley
Photography project
Contact Jill at jsornson@gmail.com to know more about what is going on at Mosaic Berkeley and Visual Arts in the Bay Area!

Job opportunities

EARN CASH & CREDIT
While BEING CREATIVE

Would you like to earn cash and school credit? We pay people to do what they LOVE and work with you to earn school credit. Internships available.

GRAPHIC DESIGNER and FUTURE WEB MASTER
The Position:
e-Recycling Stewards has an immediate need for a part-time or freelance Graphic Designer position.

Responsibility: (including, but not limited to)
• Create a logo along with a CI package that meets our specifications
• Design marketing materials that bring a measurable results
• Website development

Requirements: (including, but not limited to)
• 4th year Graphic Designer and LOVE graphic design;
• Must know Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, HTML, Flash, etc. intimately to fulfill job responsibilities in a timely manner;
• Takes direction well;
• Must have own computer.

What We Offer:
• $20-$25/per hour DOE
• Flexible Hours (you work when you are available)
• Casual Dress Code
• Career Development

How To Apply:
Please send your resume to e.recycling@yahoo.com
We will be reviewing and considering all applicants within 48 hours upon receipt of resume. Interviews are being set up now.

About Our Company:
e-Recycling Stewards is turn-key business solution to service the telecommunications industry. As recycling stewards our mission is to administer compliance of “Green Citizenship” while being profitable and sustainable.

Design Competition

http://www.design21sdn.com/competitions/13

Millennium Promise design competition for an online campaign that will promote the end of extreme poverty. The deadline is June 17.

Hope in the City Fashion Show Video check it out!

Futura

Call for Proposals

CALL FOR PROPOSALS
STUDIO RENTAL AT 18TH STREET ARTS CENTER
SANTA MONICA, CA
18th Street Arts Center in Santa Monica, CA is accepting proposals for an open studio rental of a mixed-use space useable as artist studio, workspace, and/or office. 540 sq feet with high ceilings, work sink, and good natural light. Parking is free.

The space is available July 1 and will be contracted out for a 3-year term. The studio is available for $756 per month and will require a security deposit.

18th Street Arts Center is a leading residential arts center that supports emerging to mid-career artists and arts organizations dedicated to issues of community and diversity in contemporary society. Our programs include a professional gallery, free art-nights for the public, an international artist exchange, and artist teaching residencies in public schools. For more about 18th Street, visit our website at www.18thstreet.org.

To apply fill out an application that can be downloaded at http://18thstreet.org/resident_artists.html and mail to 1639 18th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404 along with your resume, artist statement, and 10 work samples (jpeg format). You may also email your materials to office@18thstreet.org, attention Clayton Campbell or Ronald Lopez.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE MAY 30

Broke LA

May 16th @ 9pm

Zero-Point Gallery
1049 E. 32nd Street
Los Angeles, CA 90011
$10 admission, free parking & street parking


Website with more information is www.brokela.com

Fashion Show and Art Gallery

Taking place at Grand Hope Park (adjacent to FIDM)
W 9th Street and Hope
Los Angeles, CA 90017

May 8th, 7:30PM-10PM

Featuring a runway show of 17 established and up-and-coming designers and an art gallery of over 25 local and professional artists.
Hope in the City jackets are also available at the event!

Contact Corrie Sullivan (corriesullivan@gmail.com) or Tammy Borrero (tammy@mosaic.org) if you:
*would like to volunteer
*are interested in sponsorship opportunities
*have any questions or concerns

Thank you…and we’ll see you on May 8th!

Would you like to see your art online or featured in a publication?

Check out Flavorpill….

Flavor Pill

They're constantly looking for brilliant designs, illustrations, and photography to run as covers for our online magazines. Send them what you have and if picked, they’ll feature it atop one of their publications and in this gallery, along with your bio.

Style your Soul

April 20th 2008
At the Mayan 2-5pm
Tom Shoes website for more info

Job opportunities

This summer 18th Street Arts Center is offering 3 fulltime paid internships (as part of the Getty Foundation's Multicultural Internships program):

1. Catalogue Designer/Gallery Assistant
2. Web Designer/Archivist
3. Public Art Planning Assistant

To apply for all positions, please email, fax or mail a cover letter and resume to Program Coordinator Ronald Lopez at:

18th Street Arts Center, 1639 18th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404
fax 310-453-4347, tel 310-453-3711, x103
office@18thstreet.org

All positions are for 10 weeks, $350/week, between June and August.
Check here for more details

LionLikeMindState

Scribble

SCRIBBLE: Live Outside the Lines
Friday, April 18th, 730 pm & 945 pm
Barnsdall Gallery Theatre
Tickets at bgttix.com
Click on ticket information & “It’s my seat”
Then click on the Scribble show under April 18th

Volunteers needed!

JOIN US by Volunteering FOR OUR BI-ANNUAL ARTNIGHT

BE A PART of the largest Artist-In-Residence center in Southern California! We need greeters, setup, and tear down helpers for our Bi-Annual ArtNight of, SATURDAY, APRIL 12th, 6-9pm. (Setup crew will start earlier and the tear down crew will end later.) By volunteering 2-3 hours of your time, you directly benefit the arts in Santa Monica, the greater LA arts community, and you get to meet some of the movers and shakers in the local and international Art Scene. We will also provide you with a free dinner from Mama's Hot Tamales, IZZE sparkling drinks, and for those who like something stronger HPNOTIQ will also provide drinks! To sign up, email me, Ronald Lopez at rlopez@18thstreet.org or at my office 310-453-3711, x103.

Here is some info on our upcoming event:

18th Street Arts Center
presents our Bi-Annual ArtNight

Saturday, April 12
6-9pm

Main Gallery
100% OTHER: ARTISTS AND PSYCHO-DEMOGRAPHIC TRANSITIONS
curated by
Tyler Stallings

Artists include:
Matthew Bryant
Cheryl Gilge
Perry Vasquez
Reggie Woolery
Yasuko
and in our Project Room
RICH, an installation by Kyungmi Shin, 18th Street Artist Fellow

Outdoor Stage from 6:30-8:30
WORLD STAGE
hosted by
Michael Datcher
including artists:
Hillard Street (Jazz)
Mr. Foster (Spoken Word/Poetry)
Nailah (Neo-soul/Jazz)

and

over a dozen Open Studios for International and local Artists
(selected list)
Barbara Drucker
California Lawyers for the Arts
Clayton Campbell
Continuum Studio
Diane Meyer
Electronic Cafe
Highways
Ian Haig (Australia)
Ichiro Irie
Judith Margolis (Israel)
Marcos Castro (Mexico)
Michael Barnard
Otis (MFA Public Practice Program)

Come see Clairfoster Browne Gallery show

Come see one of Mosaic's artist Clairfoster Brownè exhibition at the seed gallery, it will be held at this location on march 14 and 15 at 7:00pm to midnight hope to see you there.

1209 E Garfield ave, glendale CA 91205
TIME AND DATES
7:00PM TO MIDNIGHT
MARCH 14th AND 15th

The Seed Gallery

I want to invite everyone to go Jack Rossi's art show opening next Saturday night, March 8th at Alpha Cult in Long Beach. The opening reception/party will go from 7-11. The gallery is just a couple blocks from the end of the blue line, so I think some of my friends and I are going to take the train from downtown so we don't have to worry about trying to park in Downtown Long Beach.

Alpha Cult
408 East 1st street Suite 102
Long Beach, CA 90802

www.alphacult.com
http://irrelevanttomfoolery.blogspot.com (jack's blog)

Spotlight on an Artist: Steve Opperman

Spotlight on an Artist

Pretty much the real me. Ha ha
Q1.
Name, Age, Part of Southern California currently residing in.
Steve Opperman
24
Downtown LA

Q2. Where are you originally from and what brought you to LA?
I'm from Canada
I moved to LA about 3 years ago. Reason being, is that my friend Steve dubbeldam and I started up a denim line called iron army. After launching it in Edmonton we showed our jeans in las vegas and then took a road trip down to LA to meet with president of sales from 7 for all mankind who we met that week in vegas. After staying on floors for a month we met with an investor and called our families and anounced that we were officially moving to LA. They were totally supportive and we continued to run iron army for 3 years. This year we just started our new lined called [city-of-others] which will be in stores at the begining of July. I feel like God has led me to LA to inspire and connect like minded kids and to live a life that is counter cultural to the fashion industry.

Q3. What is your artistic expression(s)?
I enjoy sewing, painting, making videos.

Q4.Artistic background (jobs, training, etc)?
No real training I taught myself how to sew and paint and the video stuff is probably the hardest because it requires a lot of technology that I'm slowly warming up to. I need more patience with that. Ha ha

Q5. What inspires you and your work?
I'm really inspired by the people that I meet and things from previous generations (thrift stores are my favorite places in the world) I'm also inspired from art and fashion magazines and buisness books.

Q6. What area(s) of Mosaic do you serve? In what capacity? How did you get connected to the ministry?

I got connected to the art ministry. Painting durring the service. I met erwin when I was living up in Edmonton and mosaic was the first church that I checked out when I moved to LA

Q7. Tell us about some of your recent projects.
Www.city-of-others.com is what I have been focusing on the most. I also have his idea to make my own clothes from scratch for an entire year and call it the temple project. Inspired from 2 chronicles.


Q8. When you’re not creating what do you like to do?
Hang out with my girlfriend rebekah.


Q9. Any other comments?
I'm reading through the bible from start to finished and it's been one of the coolest artistic inspirations that I have ever. The images that pop into my head I sketch and hopefully will intigrate into my future art.
Check out
city of others


Inspired by my friends and I love my bike

[City of Others] Inspiration Board

[City of Others] Photo Shot

Rebekah and me. She lives in Portland and I try to get up there whenever I can.

Old world mixing new world. I love this it's called steampunk