Mosaic Visual Arts

Mosaic Artist Auditions SUNDAY!

2011-04-28T13:45:00.001-07:00

If you’re interested in getting involved with Mosaic artisans, here’s your chance!

We’re having auditions for all artists (musicians, dancers, spoken word artists, etc.) for upcoming Sunday gathering performances and future events!

Mosaic Artist Auditions
Sunday, May 1st
815pm (right after the Mayan gathering)
Downstairs Mayan basement
*Please bring a short piece to perform and whatever you need to do so. Under 5 minutes please. No need to RSVP – first come, first serve.

Sparks in Beverly hills

2011-04-28T13:35:00.000-07:00

15 friends. 5 weeks. 1 question: what's one risk I can take this week to make my world a better place or myself a better person?

Curious? Contact: priscillajrios@gmail.com

Call for entries

2011-02-24T18:50:00.001-08:00

Call for entries

Arteles Residency Program in Finland

Residency period : 1st of July 2011 - 28nd of February 2012

Online application form: http://www.arteles.org/apply_to_residency.html

Deadline for the call: 21st of March 2011

www.arteles.org

contact: info@arteles.org

Arteles is calling creative professionals from all fields of visual arts, music & sound art, literature, performing arts, design, philosophy & research to join the Arteles Residency Program.

In the selection process an emphasis is put on the maturity of the applicant´s conceptual approach. We are looking for applications from established professionals but we also like to keep a few positions open for persons without a remarkable creative background or notable education. In this case the proposed idea/approach of the applicant has a significant importance.

The jury is open to raw ideas and long term 'work in progress'
approaches as we understand that certain projects, especially the ones which need participation by others or which are site-spesific, may change and live a lot along the way.

Future-/environmental-/media-/interdisciplinary-oriented projects & ideas are very welcome.

The future scene of arts; the new and fresh ways to be creative feed our curiosity - the new methodologies, approaches and perspectives...
The use and integration of modern day possibilities offered by technology, www, apps & programs (e.g. Max/msp) and by globalization & new lifestyles.

The local environment has lots of natural materials and outdoor possibilities to offer. The region has its own environmental art history through the works of Nancy Holt (Up and Under) and Agnes Denes (Tree Mountain).

For media projects we have some special possibilities to offer such as FM radio and live web broadcasts.

We are also open for couples, collectives and groups. Everything is about the enthusiastic new idea what you will propose.

What we are looking for:

Surprising and compelling project proposals

A strong desire to develop one?s artistic/creative career

Interesting personalities

An applicant who will contribute to Arteles vision and its community

www.arteles.org

Costume Designers Wanted

2011-02-18T18:53:00.000-08:00

This coming June 3rd is the Mosaic LA Film Festival Event: Journeys by Land and by Scene. I can guarantee you it will be nothing like any film festival you have attended or can imagine. One of the highlights is a runway show featuring various costumes used in a short film. If you would like to design a costume or mask and be considered to be a part of this event, please contact morgan@mosaic.org. Great chance to design something fantastical.

If you are interested in being a part of this new, experimental adventure and may not be a costume designer or hesitant to create a mask, please contact me and I will most definitely plug you into something amazing!

Cafe job opportunity

2011-02-08T19:39:00.001-08:00

We are looking for a part-time to full-time barista for The Ragazzi Room—an independent coffee house near USC. It’s not your average barista job.

This is the perfect opportunity for a creative, motivated individual to make a mark on a local community. The café has just been reconceptualized by volunteers (professional community members and USC students – architects, designers, artists, chefs, builders, and other creative people) together with the owner. The space itself was given a facelift. We are looking for someone to further the vision of a creative, beautiful and sustainable café in South LA.

-- Candidates need not be already trained baristas but experience is preferred.
-- Ideal qualities: creative, independent, hard working, energetic, people savvy, punctual, reliable
-- Tasks include not only regular barista duties but also providing insight into how to make our space better and better. Part of your job will include conceptualizing more economical ways of organizing the kitchen and the workflow, coming up with creative uses of the space, event planning and looking for new ways to market to and communicate with the local community.

Pay is $8/hour, however there are opportunities for pay increases based on how well the café meets its monthly revenue targets. If you are interested in this position, please contact Jay Jung at (213) 741-1723 during normal business hours.

Looking for Volunteers for Animation Project

2011-01-18T16:01:00.000-08:00

Mosaic Animation Team is looking for various talented artists for an animated short film.
The film is about this character, Apartment is narrating the story of daily life of his residents in a theme of 'Beauty,'
The style will be similar to Shinkai Makoto's 'She and her cat' film and Michael Dudok De Wit's 'Father and Daughter', heavily layout composition storytelling with less animation. We expect the film would be done by upcoming Easter Sunday.
We need extra hands in various areas below, desperately.

- Storyboard Artist
- 2D Character Animator in Flash
- Scene Layout Artist
- BG Designer
- BG Painter in Photoshop
- Editor for After Effects/Film Cut Pro
- Sound Designer & Scorer

If you are interested in this project, or if you know anyone that would be interested in, please contact our producer, Naomi via email, nmkasa@yahoo.com.

Thanks,

Steve Ahn

Mosaic Christmas Show

2010-11-29T13:14:00.000-08:00

Join us for Mosaic Christmas Shows coming up THIS weekend and continuing thru the second week of December!

This is a great way to launch into the Christmas spirit after the Thanksgiving holiday!

Bring friends and family to enjoy an original, fun music and comedy show! Ticketing and more info on mosaic.org.

Group discounts are available, so make the show a part of your Christmas festivities!

Hope to see you there!

Fashion and LACMA adventure

2010-11-19T11:49:00.000-08:00

Mosaic Fashion Team Social Outing to LACMA

Everyone is welcome to join us on December 3rd at 7pm

We will meet at LACMA to go see their Fashioning Fashion Exhibition

The LACMA is free to LA residents after 5pm and is open until 9pm on Fridays

Please contact Corrie if you are interested in attending corriesullivan@gmail.com

un-people art show on November 20th

2010-11-08T12:34:00.000-08:00

Block Party in South Pasadena

2010-11-05T22:10:00.000-07:00

Common Thread Studio is hosting a block party/ fundraiser for Pasadena Humane Society. It will be a fun night of music, food, art, and shopping.

Even if you're not an animal lover you should still come and shop for unique Christmas gifts. Check out this flyer and hope to see you all here!!!

Drawing Group 11/6

2010-10-28T18:54:00.000-07:00

intern for boutique

2010-10-27T12:03:00.000-07:00

We are putting on a fundraiser/ holiday arts and crafts trunk show event on Dec 4th. We have support from local organizations and businesses and are needing assistance from an intern to organize the event. Will trade for use of our sewing studio space as well as showcasing your arts/crafts material in the trunk show or store.

Intern should be able to have at least 1 day a week free for 2 hours to come to the studio and work on the event with us up until Dec. 4.

Intern should be detail-oriented and have good communication skills, tactful, good with spreadsheets, self-motivated, positive.

Email us if interested, thank you!

Location: South Pasadena, not directly associated with Mosaic

Please contact fashion@mosaic.org.

more to ob(serve)

2010-10-22T13:11:00.001-07:00

Photos from the ob(serve) Art Walk on 9/25

2010-10-22T13:06:00.001-07:00

ob(serve) on September 25th

2010-09-07T16:34:00.001-07:00

This is your chance to purchase and take home inspirational and original paintings with proceeds going to Mosaic Beyond US global projects! Plus two other local locations in the area will have live music and a gallery showcasing the best of some of LA’s local artists. Come, relax, bring your friends and enjoy this free event that includes local cafes and dessert stops! Art walk has three locations but begins at the South Pasadena Library Community Room, 1115 El Centro St., South Pasadena.

South Pasadena Library Community Room: LA Artists' Showcase
Common Thread Studio: 1011A Mission St.- Beyond US Global Projects Gallery
Salon 1032: 1032 Mission St.- Silent Art Auction

Proceeds of the OBSERVE event will go towards Beyond US Global Projects, most notably the purchasing of beds and computers for the Vikasitha Orphanage in South India.

observe@mosaic.org
www.mosaic.org/observe

Leadership Advance on September 18th

2010-08-30T15:49:00.001-07:00

Web Design Workshop

2010-08-10T15:18:00.000-07:00

FREE workshop on Web design from 1pm to around 5pm by Coursey.

Coursey will be personally taking us from start to finish through creating and re-designing a simple Word Press web site.

Within will be plenty of how to's with css, php, javascript and whatever other three letter languages you need to understand- but in a simple and clear way.

Bring your friends, questions and learn from this genious programmer.

Free coffee and snacks!!!

Location:
Mosaic Offices
1539 East Howard St.,
Pasadena, CA 91104 US

When: Saturday, August 14, 1:00PM

RSVP: joby@mosaic.org

photo courtesy of argonstudios.com

Call for Entries: Arteles Residency Program

2010-07-31T12:44:00.001-07:00

Arteles Creative Center announces a new application deadline for the residency program of Winter 2010 and Spring 2011. Deadline for the call:
17th of September 2010. For more information or to apply please visit us here: www.arteles.org/creativecenter.html or contact us at:
info@arteles.org.

Arteles is calling open-minded creative participants from all disciplines such as music/sound, fine art, photography, contemporary research, film/video, multidisciplinary arts, installation, painting, new media etc. Also other fields of creativity are now open such as graphic design and fashion. The selection of artists is done by the Arteles administration along with selected network members or invited creative professionals.

We are looking for surprising and compelling project proposals, a strong desire to develop one's artistic career and an applicant who will contribute to Arteles' vision and its community.

We look forward for hearing from you!

With best regards,

Arteles team
www.arteles.org
info@arteles.org

Terra Nova 2010 Registration

2010-06-22T06:06:00.000-07:00

Register online today for TERRA NOVA 2010 at mosaic.org/terranova
Early Bird Registration is only thru July 15th,
so don’t wait to register!

Mosaic Fashion Party/Social on June 7th

2010-06-02T15:56:00.001-07:00

Fashion Internships available

2010-06-02T15:45:00.000-07:00

Paid intern position available:
Where: Common Thread Studios, a trendy sewing boutique in South Pasadena

20 hours/week

Intern qualities: sharp and detail-oriented, needs to be able to follow directions, self-starter, completes deadlines, be able to work autonomously with little direction, and know basic sewing construction.

Intern position available:

Where: Common Thread Studio
What: summer camp
When: 10-2pm 20 hrs./week
You will assist head teacher in exchange for the opportunity for you to create a window display with your designs and have your designs in Common Thread on consignment for a month. You will also receive use of the sewing studio with industrial machines (equal exchange of time. Work one hour, receive one hour of time in the studio)

Send resumes to "common thread studio" , if interested.

Fashion Volunteer Opportunity

2010-05-18T15:47:00.001-07:00

Fashion Volunteer Opportunity

Who: Bresee Community Center is having a 4.5 week fashion design workshop for high school students ages 14-19
Why: To create a prom dress for the Jo-Ann's Prom Scholarship contest awarding $1000-$50,000 to the winners.
When: May 17-June 14 every Monday and Friday 5:30-7pm (Come the entire time or part of the time)
Where: Bresee Community Center 184 S. Bimini Place LA, CA 90004
Parking: free. Just park in lot or on street or at the 1st Nazarene Church

The workshop just started, and there are a lot of kids interested. Our lead instructor is Shannon Russell.

Schedule: (All days are 5:30-7pm)

friday(May 21): finalizing their designs
monday(24): joanns store field trip. Buy fabric and notions.
Friday(June 4): sewing making patterns
Monday(7): sew
friday(11): sew
monday(14): photo shoot at Bresee with photographers and stylists
Tuesday(15): help students SUBMIT online!

Contact: Julia LoVan for more info volunteer@bresee.org or (213)387.2822 x111

Mosaic's 1st Beauty and Body Artists Mixer

2010-04-05T13:12:00.000-07:00

Just a reminder that tonight is Mosaic's 1st Beauty and Body Artists Mixer.
For those that RSVP'd we're so glad you can make it!

If you did not RSVP and find that last minute you can make it then please don't be shy to come on by!
We'd love to meet you! We'll be there until 9:30pm.. An email would be nice though if you find that you can make it..
=)

See you tonight!

--
Best regards,
Sarah Jane Aumentado
sj.beauty@gmail.com

Mosaic Artists to Showcase Photographs, Performances, and Mock Medical Clinic

2010-04-02T12:40:00.000-07:00

HAITI MEDICAL RELIEF FOCUS OF APRIL ARTWALK ‘THE HAITI ENCOUNTER’

Two medical teams who recently returned from Haiti will share their experiences at an art event to be held at the Rowan Gallery at Spring and 5th St. during the Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk on April 8. The exhibit will include photographs taken by the teams, interpretive dance and music, an experiential mock medical clinic under tarps and tents, and spoken word performances of stories of survivors. There will also be information about how people can help bring aid to Haiti, and donations will be accepted.

The 8-person teams of doctors, nurses, and emergency personnel from Mosaic responded to the urgent call for medical providers to travel to Haiti in the wake of the earthquake which struck the country on January 13, 2010. “As soon as we got the logistics worked out, we were able to put our first team in the air just over a week later,” said Adrian Koehler of Mosaic, who led the first team. “The experience of treating patients in the midst of the devastation affected all of us profoundly, and we want to share it to inspire others. The people of Haiti are going to need support for years to come.”

The stories of survivors in their own words were compiled by team member Anson Yew, M.D, a family medicine doctor. Yew transcribed the stories in poetry form and they are being published with photographs in a book, ‘Stories from the Rubble,’ available from blurb.com.

Mosaic is a diverse, welcoming ministry which meets in various locations, including the Mayan nightclub on Main Street in downtown Los Angeles, where several hundred of the mostly young and hip gather at 7PM on Sunday evenings. Mosaic draws heavily from the creative community in LA, and artistic expression of many sorts is an integral part of the Mosaic culture. More information is available at Mosaic.org.

http://www.downtownartwalk.org/category/happening/

If you are interested in volunteering for the event, primarily with set up, please contact rosemarysova@gmail.com.

Hiring Fashion Sketching and Sewing Instructor

2010-04-01T12:12:00.000-07:00

The Sewing Studio is looking for a fashion sketching and sewing instructor that is excited about working in the business of fashion. The Sewing Studio is a design & sewing studio in Old Town Pasadena where we offer fashion sewing classes and creative workshops to kids and teens. Please email your resume and cover letter to: info@4theloveofsewing.com if you are interested in hearing more about this incredible opportunity.

Job Description and Skill Requirements:

Fashion Sketching Instructor- have professional and advanced skills in fashion sketching (degree in visual arts/fashion design preferred), must be communicative and passionate about working with kids, experience with kids preferred. MUST BE RESPONSIBLE, RELIABLE, and PUNCTUAL.

Fashion Sewing Instructor- The instructor will be teaching the Kids Can Sew class. Skills: great at working with kids, sewing and basic knowledge of garment construction, patient, and passionate about sewing and working with kids. MUST BE RESPONSIBLE, RELIABLE, and PUNCTUAL. Degree in Fashion Design highly preferred.

PLEASE RESPOND BY EMAIL ONLY.

Cynthia Harvey, Fashion Designer & Owner

The Sewing Studio

107 So. Fair Oaks Ave #328
info@4theloveofsewing.com

Hope in the City III: Wear Your Story

2010-03-23T13:43:00.000-07:00

JOIN US MARCH 24th @ VIBIANA, 7PM
HOPE IN THE CITY III: "WEAR YOUR STORY - A BENEFIT FASHION SHOW & ART AUCTION
Get your tickets now at www.mosaic.org/hitc. Each ticket is a donation toward local and global service projects. All art auction proceeds directly fund disaster relief services in Haiti.

Host Jeanne Mai (Style Network's "How Do I Look") will bring you an exciting evening of fashion, art, music, and mingling.
• Experimental Showcase :
o "Paper Dresses" see the unique creations of some of LA's most talented emerging designer
• Featured Designers
o Salvadore Salamone
o Rey Aquino
o Adolfo Sanchez
o Shekhar Rahate
o Shpetim Zero
Plus enjoy our marketplace, live music performances, and world renowned DJ Mytar spinning between showcases. Don't miss out!

Tell a friend! This will be THE fashion event of this season and all for a great cause.

Location: Vibiana
210 S. Main St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Time: 7:00PM - 10:00PM

All ticket sale proceeds benefit ServeLA and Beyond US projects. All art auction proceeds directly benefit disaster relief in Haiti.

PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS AT: www.mosaic.org/hitc
Each ticket you purchase is a donation toward significant service projects in our city and around the world.
Ticket Cost-
$10/$15 Door General Admission
$25/$35 Door (limited availability) VIP Runway Seating + Gift Bag
PRESS & VIP INQUIRIES EMAIL: hitc.fashion@gmail.com

HOPE IN THE CITY: March 24th

2010-03-16T07:01:00.000-07:00

JOIN US MARCH 24th, 2010 for HOPE IN THE CITY III: "WEAR YOUR STORY - A BENEFIT FASHION SHOW & ART AUCTION
Mosaic presents “HOPE IN THE CITY: Wear Your Story”, an LA Fashion Week event benefiting L.A. organizations serving the needs of the most vulnerable populations locally and around the world.

Host Jeanne Mai (Style Network's "How Do I Look") will bring you an exciting evening of fashion, art, music, and mingling.

This unique event will feature prominent Los Angeles based designers showcasing their Spring 2010 collections in support of this cause, as well as an exceptional Experimental Runway show displaying raw local talent. Each creation is centered on the theme “Wear Your Story”. ObServeLA will host a silent auction of works from over 50 local professional artists.
Enjoy incrediblerunway extravaganzas, live music, DJs, and our marketplace.

Location: Vibiana
210 S. Main St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Time: 7:00PM - 10:00PM

All ticket sale proceeds benefit ServeLA and Beyond US projects. All art auction proceeds directly benefit disaster relief in Haiti.

Tell a friend! This will be THE fashion event of this season and all for a great cause.

PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS AT: www.mosaic.org/hitc
Each ticket you purchase is a donation toward significant service projects in our city and around the world.
Ticket Cost-
$10/$15 Door General Admission
$25/$35 Door (limited availability) VIP Runway Seating + Gift Bag

Photographers on SACRIFICE

2010-03-15T11:36:00.000-07:00

Dear Los Angeles Photographers:

The Mosaic SHE Community is requesting photos from professional and amateur photographers in the Los Angeles area for our upcoming annual magazine. The images should depict the theme of “Sacrifice.” Interpretation of the sacrifice theme is subjective. All images should be 300 dpi. Male and female photographers can participate. Mutiple submissions will be accepted. We will be selecting 20 of our favorite images for the May publication. Please send submissions to salemke@gmail.com by April 9th.

Thanks in advance,

Sarah Bejarano & Becka DeLaney

Worldteam Event on April 24th

2010-03-14T18:16:00.000-07:00

Worldteam is hosting our 2nd annual benefit event, April 24th, 6:30pm, in Pomona, called a Partnership Event to gather partners who will work with us in fighting human trafficking and supporting projects that rescue, restore and nurture young children, boys and women who have been exploited or are at-risk of being sold into slavery. Our projects are primarily in Thailand, but are quickly moving to include other countries and the U.S. as well!

We will be creating a Thai handcraft village for participants to view handcrafts and purchase goods made by survivors, visit our mobilization table, enjoy refreshments while mingling. We are looking for an artist to help us create an atmosphere with bamboo of 2 lean-to huts, silhouettes of children in some of the villages and greenery.

Call Sue Clark if you are willing and talented to help!
Cell: 626-831-3168
www.world-team-foundation.org

Created at the WS

2010-03-14T17:32:00.001-07:00

Created on 3/14/10 at the Westside Gathering by Corrie Sullivan for the REALITY CHECK series

A sneak peek at what you will find at HOPE IN THE CITY on March 24th!!!!

OPEN CALL: Submissions for Art and Photography for Hope in the City 2010

2010-02-22T23:24:00.000-08:00

Friend and artist:

On behalf of Mosaic Visual Arts, I am personally inviting you to be one of the artists to be featured in the 3rd annual Hope in the City art gallery. The silent auction will run alongside Mosaic's HOPE IN THE CITY fashion show and art collaboration, which will be attended by hundreds of people. Proceeds from the art auction will go towards the relief effort in Haiti as we strive to bring them hope during these trying times.

So what can you do?

Create an original piece of art and/or submit a photograph that represents the theme of Hope in the City: Wear Your Story. This could relate to “the city”, what brings you hope, or even an image that gives a glimpse of your story or someone’s story of hope. Kindly keep in mind that the potential bidder will be looking to hang your artwork in their home.

For Photography, please email a jpg, at least 5x7 in size to: invertedfreedom@hotmail.com
Subject line: Photography Auction Submission.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE FOR PHOTOGRAPHY: 03/12/10

If your photo is chosen, 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.

For non-photographic art, please e-mail invertedfreedom@hotmail.com to coordinate a time to collect your work.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE FOR NON-PHOTOGRAPHIC ART: 03/14/10
Please note, we can also pick them up from you at the Mayan or Pasadena gatherings.
Artwork will be displayed in the gallery and in the show booklet, “Behind the Seams”. Again, all proceeds go directly to Beyond US and their ongoing work in Haiti.

Date of the Show: Wednesday, March 24th from 7-10pm
@ Vibiana (210 S. Main St., Downtown Los Angeles).

Please contact Evan Stookey at invertedfreedom@hotmail.com or (719) 432-8349 if you have any questions or concerns.

Creativity and Faith Discussion/Book Club

2010-02-18T14:05:00.001-08:00

Creativity&Faith Discussion/Book Club
2nd&4th Thursdays at 7pm at WCU, Starts 2/25
Open to anyone interested in delving deeper into how our creativity and faith are linked.
First book will be Scribbling In the Sand, by Michael Card.
More info: Young Mi Chi or Ruth Warner, VisualArtsPasadena@mosaic.org

Common Thread Studio- February

2010-02-18T12:36:00.000-08:00

Join us to serve South India

2010-02-17T11:10:00.000-08:00

Art Show on February 19th

2010-02-17T11:05:00.000-08:00

India Mtg & Orientation!

2010-02-11T15:52:00.000-08:00

I am excited to hear about your interest in serving those in S. India!! Being part of the team that traveled to S. India last summer; we were all beyond moved to see first hand all the amazing things being done through Vikasitha & its outreach ministries. India is a country that has so many immediate needs from poverty, the aids epidemic, suicide rates, abandonment issues with children and widows....sadly the list goes on. Vikasitha has made a huge commitment by stepping into finding solutions for these issues and supporting those in need with spiritual and economic help. The leader and visionary at Vikasitha and his wife have done all this with very little outside financial help.

Beyond Us is committed to returning to Vijawada this summer to continue to invest and serve all those at Vikasitha and the outreach community there. There is an orientation this Sunday, February 14th after the Westside gathering for those interested in specifically joining the Fashion Team going to S. India this summer. Looking for additional people to join the team who have any of the following background in fashion/apparel, sewing knowledge, business and/or manufacturing. One of the main goals of the fashion team this summer is to help the women of the Self-Help center produce a product that can be sold here in the US to create a sustainable income for themselves and the Ministry in the future. So definitely looking for those ready to dream, create and invest in the lives of those at Vikasitha!! If you are interested, come to the orientation this Sunday to get more information and learn more details about the trip. If you have any questions or can't make it this Sunday, just contact me directly. Look forwarding to seeing you Sunday!

Sunday, February 14th, After Westside gathering around 12:45p in the front courtyard.
WEST L.A.
Beverly Hills High School
241 Moreno Dr, Beverly Hills

Feel free to pass on to those you may know who could be interested and have some of the background desired. If you are on this list and are no longer interested, please also let me know.

Thanks!!
Carisa
cxrisx@yahoo.com

Participate in Art Festival on February 25th

2010-02-04T11:45:00.000-08:00

Designers Needed for Hope in the City 2010 (fashion show)

2010-01-20T14:26:00.000-08:00

We are so happy to be planning HOPE in the CITY 3: Wear your Story.

Hope in the City is a fashion event hosted by Mosaic-LA. Creatives within the fashion industry have come together to bring hope to Los Angeles! Hope in the City 3 will take place Spring 2010 (date TBD).

This year, Hope in the City will highlight 3 different facets of fashion:

1. An ESTABLISHED designer showcasing his/her collection.

2. EMERGING designers with an opportunity to showcase 14 garments in their collections.
3. EXPERIMENTAL designers, in which they will create an avant grande garment out of paper.

I invite you to take part in the Experimental section of our event and make a garment out of paper. A background in fashion design is not necessary, but an artistic eye and an openness to think outside the box is.

We will be providing you with the paper supplies (LA Weekly, 944 magazine or the LA Times) and you will be given 6 weeks to complete the garment. You must attend an introduction party on February 4th to be a part of our event.

If you are interested in applying to be featured as one of the EMERGING designers, please contact Julia LoVan at julesandthesea@gmail.com.

We have a limited number of experimental designers for this year’s event so please e-mail Corrie Sullivan (corriesullivan@gmail.com) ASAP to be considered. Corrie will then send you a brief application form.

This will be an amazing event and we hope you are as excited as we are.

Regards,

Mosaic-LA’s Hope in the City team

Open Call: Photographers & Graphic Designers!

2009-11-20T14:16:00.001-08:00

We are announcing our 2nd Annual:

Mosaic Christmas Photography & Graphic Design Auction
Benefiting Beyond US (www.mosaic.org/awakenhumanity).

** Graphic Design is new this year!!!
Contact tammy@mosaic.org for details.

Pass this on to WHOMEVER you would like.
Graphic D’s or Photographers.

All the best!

DIY- Holiday Gift Class

2009-11-09T12:51:00.001-08:00

The Holidays are fast approaching and I hope this year to support all things handmade! I encourage you to buy handmade and make your own gifts this year. Everyone loves to receive something original and handmade so I am teaching a DIY Holiday Gift Class.

It will take place in Westwood, CA.

December 12th at 10am until 1pm

$40 for class ( this includes enough materials for your 2 make at least 2 gifts and complete instructions and tutorial)

The class has fun relaxed atmosphere where you get to meet new people and share ideas and inspiration - please feel free to invite your friends.

RSVP to corriesullivan@gmail.com to reserve your spot $20 deposit needed in-advance to secure your spot (paypal corriesullivan@o2.ie or check)

You will learn how to make 3 different gifts. Make one gift of your choice during the class and take home materials to make another gift at home. See below for photos of gift ideas.

Juried Art Show

2009-10-26T22:07:00.000-07:00

I am curating an art show called "Conflict" on November 3rd at Azusa Pacific University. I wanted to extend the invitation to see if you have any pieces or would like to create a piece having to do with loss/struggle of innocence of children in conflict. on a Global, local and personal level focusing on anything from children's rights abuses to a conflict within yourself dealing with innocence and coming of age. Please let me know if you are interested - I would love to give you more information. I am looking for anything 2D, 3D or poetry/spoken word.

This show is part of an opening that will take place on November 3rd that highlights on these tough issues with different performance pieces as well as video installations.

I'll need the artwork at the latest by Thursday October 29th. All the pieces will be carefully considered for the show but not guaranteed.

Thank you very much!

mollykgardner@gmail.com

Fall Festival Volunteers

2009-10-26T16:21:00.000-07:00

We are planning the Fall Festival on the Pasadena campus and it's turning out to be quite the event.

We are in need of more volunteers to help us with set up, tear down, helping at booths, etc.

Are there people/leaders in your ministries who you could ask to help, or email them to contact tammy@mosaic.org to let her know they can help? This is going to be a great event, one that will build community and relationship at our campus, and one that we can invite friends to in effort to connect them to mosaic for perhaps the first time. Any help is needed and welcomed.

If you decide to help set-up for the Fall Festival, please come early - preferably before noon (the event starts at 2 p.m. and ends at 5 p.m.). We need help setting up a stage, bounce houses, tents for booths, tables, etc. We also need help taking shifts for some of the booths and help giving out balloons!

Also, if you or anyone you know likes to bake, enter our Fall Festival bake-off! Please e-mail zuritalopez@hotmail.com for bake-off entry forms. Prizes for best tasting and most dramatic presentation will be awarded!

Thanks so much!

Serve with Raven + Lily

2009-10-16T13:54:00.000-07:00

Thursday, 10/22 at 7pm
To get us into an Indian mood, we will watch some Bollywood flicks as we chat and tag all the beautiful merchandise from our India
sewing co-op. We have 200 items that need tagging for our women's conference on Monday, the 26th! We will also make our signature greeting cards with paper and fabric.

Friday, 10/23 at 10am-2pm

If you can’t make Thursday evening’s event, or just can’t get enough of Raven + Lily, please join us Friday as well. We will make our signature line of greeting
cards. Cut paper, cut fabric and sew, easy as 1-2-3!

Hope to see you soon,
The Gals from Raven + Lily

Location:
Sophia's House in Silverlake
726 Micheltorena St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(click for map)

If you would like to know more about Raven + Lily, please see our website at www.ravenandlily.com

TOMS Style Your Sole Party

2009-10-15T17:56:00.000-07:00

TOMS Style Your Sole Party:

Where your friends, families and neighbors come together to make a difference by purchasing a pair of TOMS Shoes to be designed by one of our artists. Preorder your shoes at Mosaic Whittier, $45.

More Here

connect | college & young adults:

Risk Groups beginning in Uptown, Whittier College and Biola. Email ryanmdaugherty@gmail.com for info.

Pasadena opportunities

2009-10-13T15:59:00.001-07:00

Painters needed,tonight,tomorrow night and Wednesday we will be working on the Relational Intelligence set. From 6:30pm on.

We also have our regular meeting this Tuesday at 7:00pm . We will be working on art pieces for the RI series and deciding on 4 different art experiences for the Fall Festival.

This week starting Thursday is the Art expo at the Pasadena Civic Center. Classes range in price admission is $10 . We are planing to meet in front of the Civic at 10AM Saturday the 17th. Please RSVP 818-957-0535 Ruth

Sewing Opportunities at Common Thread Studio

2009-10-08T11:47:00.000-07:00

Get ready for the holiday season by making some hand made gifts. This month we are offering QUILTING AND HAND EMBROIDERY.

Please call or email to reserve the class you'd like. Its best to reserve at least 2 days before class and there will be a $20 deposit required via credit card but i will NOT charge until the the date of class. If you need to cancel please give at least 1 day notice to not be charged the $20 deposit fee. If you miss or cancel on the day of class i will have to charge you the $20 deposit, sorry.

OUR SITE IS UP NOW SO YOU CAN ALWAYS LOOK AT THE LATEST CALENDAR AND DETAILS ON WWW.COMMONTHREADSTUDIO.COM

info@commonthreadstudio.com

Stage Design Help Needed

2009-10-05T18:02:00.000-07:00

Calling all artists

Dave Auda is starting to build the Relational Intelligence set tonight (10/5) and tomorrow night (10/6), so if you have time, any help is welcomed. They will be there starting at 7pm.

Contact Dave @ 562-413-7875

Creativity Calisthenics Cancelled

2009-09-30T12:43:00.000-07:00

We're sorry to say that the Creativity Calisthenics on October 3rd has been postponed to a later date TBA. Apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused!

Family Day at MOCA

2009-09-29T18:35:00.000-07:00

Come join us for Family Day at the MOCA

10.04.09
For Families
First Sundays are For Families Workshop
10.04.09 1:00 PM
MOCA Grand Avenue
Meet and work with artist Maha Saab in the hands-on workshop, “A Message to You.” After a guided tour and discussion of the works included in Collecting History: Recent Acquisitions, participants will have the opportunity to utilize collage and language to make unique postcards, which will be collected and mailed to museums throughout the world. Teens are welcome to drop in anytime from 1–3:30pm, take a guided tour, and participate in an artist-led workshop with their friends.
INFO 213/621-1765 or fflores@moca.org
FREE; no reservations required

If you would like to meet up to attend, please e-mail tammy@mosaic.org.

Freedom and Fashion

2009-09-29T15:13:00.001-07:00

On November 19th at UCLA’s Ackerman Grand Ballroom, there will be an event called Freedom and Fashion. For those interested, we will go as a group to support the designer showcase and trade show (www.freedomandfashion.com). Afterwards, we’ll probably grab some evening snack or dessert together! If you are interested in attending, please contact tammy@mosaic.org.

Art Studios for Rent

2009-09-29T14:54:00.001-07:00

18th Street Arts Center has two studios for rent as part of our artist in residence program.

Studio #1- long term work studio, no living; 275 sq. ft;. Monthly rent $462. This space is good for a visual artist, media artist, writer. Available beginning November 1, 2009.

Studio #2- short term; 1000 sq. ft. live/work for two months, December 1, 2009 – January 30, 2010- small kitchen, bath, and work space.
Monthly rent $2000, utilities included. Fully furnished with kitchen, bath, bedroom and great studio. Direct TV, local telephone, wireless included. High ceilings with skylights, wonderful for a visual artist who wants to come to LA and get some work done.

To inquire and apply, email rlopez@18thstreet.org. Deadline is October 15.

What did YOU miss At Terra Nova 2009?

2009-09-23T17:14:00.001-07:00

Come. Make...

Terra Nova 2009 Art- Andy Goldsworthy inspired

2009-09-23T17:03:00.000-07:00

SHE Creates Schedule

2009-09-23T13:55:00.001-07:00

Check out these activities in the next few weeks with SHE Creates:

9/26: Leadership Advance (churchwide for all volunteer staff)--register today at mosaic.org
10/3: Creativity Calisthenics (art experience in the park) http://shecommunity.org/sheCreates.html#events
10/23-25: SHE Weekend Experience—Breathe! http://shecommunity.org

ON-GOING:
Come join us in reaching out to families who are survivors of domestic violence--4th Wednesday of every month--tomorrow (9/23) is the next one!

What to do with the BIBLE

2009-09-21T14:44:00.000-07:00

Art created at the Westside Gathering (9/20/09)

Coming up @ Mosaic

2009-09-16T14:48:00.001-07:00

*Join us this Sunday as we kick-off a brand new series, “Concrete: The Stuff You Build On”
We will explore What to do with the Bible, How to pray, What following Jesus looks like, and What is Church and why should I belong to one.
Everyone will also receive a booklet to help guide you through your personal reading and reflecting of the Scriptures.
Invite your friends and family- gathering times and locations can be found at mosaic.org.

*MosaicLA Twitter
Follow @MosaicLA on Twitter! Receive updates, event details, or devotional thoughts on a daily basis through Twitter!

*Leadership Advance
If you’re on volunteer staff, or in the process of joining volunteer staff, don’t miss out on Leadership Advance!
This will be an important time for all of our campuses to come together and learn how to better invest and mentor others.
Saturday, 9/26, 10am-4pm
$10 if you register by 9/25; $15 at the door
KidsMosaic Leadership Advance and childcare will also be available.
Register now at mosaic.org
Discounted Resources will be available!

*Mosaic LA Film Festival
Save the Date- 11/14/09- “Soul Cravings: an Exploration of the Human Spirit”
Submit your short film for consideration- go to mosaiclafilmfest.com for more info.

*Get Connected
If you’d like to get more connected with the Visual Arts community at Mosaic, please contact tammy@mosaic.org.

Common Thread Studios-OCTOBER

2009-09-16T14:13:00.001-07:00

Please note I have added a KIDS after school activity for the month of October. It's a 1 hour class, once a week for 3 weeks. I also think it will be a fun project for them to make their own treat bags to match their costumes, Halloween is near!

Please call or email to reserve the class you'd like. Its best to reserve at least 2 days before class and there will be a $20 deposit required via credit card but i will NOT charge until the the date of class. If you need to cancel please give at least 1 day notice to not be charged the $20 deposit fee. If you miss or cancel on the day of class i will have to charge you the $20 deposit, sorry.

Hope to see you soon, I'm so excited to make beautiful things together.

Check out the calendar here.

WE ARE ON FACEBOOK!!!! Become a FAN, I will post upcoming events and special offers for facebook fans.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/South-Pasadena-CA/Common-Thread-Studio/88147971490?ref=ts

Fun photo I thought you all may enjoy!

2009-09-09T19:13:00.000-07:00

photo courtesy of Amy Trevino

Artists and the Recession Survey

2009-09-01T13:08:00.000-07:00

Is the recession over for you, or still going strong? LINC wants to make sure the conditions artists are facing in the current economic climate are being heard and addressed.

LINC, in partnership with Helicon Collaborative, has developed the Artists and the Economic Recession Survey to invite artists to share their current experience. This survey will provide hard data for all of us who believe that arts and culture are important so that we can achieve the changes in policy, funding, and information dissemination necessary to improve the working lives of artists nationwide.

This survey is being conducted by LINC and supervised by Princeton Survey Research Associates International.

Completing the survey takes about 15 minutes and is offered in both English and Spanish. Participants can remain anonymous.

Art Expo in Pasadena

2009-08-28T10:10:00.000-07:00

Join us at the Art Expo in Pasadena!

We will be taking a group there on Saturday, October 17th and would love for you to come with us.

It is at Pasadena Conference Center: Oct 16-18
www.learningproductexpo.com

The EXPO only registration is $5 before Oct 9, and $10 after that date.

We will be meeting at 10AM in front of the Pasadena Conference Center.

Contact Ruth Warner(rwarner04@yahoo.com)if you are interested in going.

Common Thread Studio- September

2009-08-25T13:49:00.000-07:00

My new "thing" is hand embroidery... I LOVE all the patterns from these Japanese books I carry in the store. I've added a new sewing class to make ROOM SHOES and we can hand embroider on them as well. TOO CUTE!

We also offer silk-screen printing workshop due to high demand. Check the below calendar for dates/ time, the workshop is $100.

Please call or email to reserve the class you'd like. Its best to reserve at least 2 days before class and there will be a $20 deposit required via credit card but i will NOT charge until the the date of class. If you need to cancel please give at least 1 day notice to not be charged the $20 deposit fee. If you miss or cancel on the day of class i will have to charge you the $20 deposit, sorry.

Hope to see you soon, I'm so excited to make beautiful things together

WE ARE ON FACEBOOK!!!! Become a FAN, I will post upcoming events and special offers for facebook fans.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/South-Pasadena-CA/Common-Thread-Studio/88147971490?ref=ts

For a copy of the calendar, please e-mail info@commonthreadstudio.com.

Embroidery class

2009-08-19T13:33:00.000-07:00

GeneroCity event

2009-08-18T17:07:00.000-07:00

Terra Nova: LABOR DAY WEEKEND SEPT. 5-7

2009-08-17T17:29:00.000-07:00

Terra Nova

LABOR DAY WEEKEND SEPT. 5-7
Terra Nova is an immersion experience focused on awakening the creative spirit.

COME
Life is the greatest form of art. And when we live the life for which we are created, it causes the world to stop and wonder. Whether you are a Teacher who desires to inspire her students, a CFO who wants to explore his creative ideas, or an athlete who desires to sharpen her imagination in the game- this experience will challenge and ignite new vision for life and craft. Terra Nova is for anyone who wants to live more passionate and creative!

MAKE
This immersion experience is interactive and requires those who come to build something together. The last 7 years has forged authentic works of beauty, laughter and compassion from ordinary people with extraordinary talent.

BELIEVE
Faith is seeing what is invisible. For even a moment, it is our hope that through new found friendship, challenge, insight and perhaps some soul searching, you will glance at the brilliance around you and more importantly the brilliance inside of you.

For more details, go to www.mosaic.org/terranova.

Highways- August 1st

2009-07-28T22:01:00.000-07:00

JESS KOEHLER
ESCUELA, TRABAJO, Y HOGAR

Opening Reception:
Saturday, August 1 6-10 pm

Escuela, Trabajo, y Hogar is Koehler’s collection of work that spans from Honduras to Zambia. These three pieces are an exploration on various impoverished children sharing a glimpse of their daily lives: School, Work, and Home (Escuela, Trabajo, y Hogar). She has recently concentrated on children that work with their families in a Honduran trash dump by means of survival and Zambian children who are considered vulnerable or have already become orphaned due to HIV/AIDS. Her social photojournalistic approach moves us from mere looker to actually feeling engaged by the emotions conveyed in the images. Whether it’s a simple gaze off into the distance or that of an intent look staring you in the eyes, we are impacted by the power that lies within the composition of each piece, the cinematic lighting, and more importantly the stars of each frame, the children, which holds our attention with such power and grace. If the intention of artists is to echo a message, then in this case, Koehler has done a marvelous job of not only documenting their stories but re-telling them with a resilience that resonates deep within us all, and that shows promise for an up and coming artist.

Jess Koehler is an artist and social photojournalist that documents human conflict and strife in the world not to sensationalize the stories but to re-tell them in a dignified manner. Koehler’s dedication as a photographer began in High School back in central New York, at the base of Adirondack Mountains, and has continued since. She is the first in her family to graduate college. Graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a BFA in Advertising Photography. She has made Los Angeles her home because of its rich diversity and global impact as a leading metropolitan city that continues to influence the world with its art and culture.

Artists Make Your Mark

2009-07-28T02:13:00.000-07:00

If anyone knows how to mark the world, it is artisans. Creative people that look beyond a blank canvas and make an artifact that changes humanity forever. Catalyst is filled with creatives that are making their mark all over the world and we want to share these canvases with others. Catalyst is calling all artists to share their expressions as artisans, or to share their story or a story of others that are making their mark on culture.

We are calling artists from all over the nation to submit your artistic expression of what “On Your Mark” means. Our hope is to create an art installation of the work created as an exhibit at Catalyst in October. As we receive these creations, we will be featuring the pieces online, promoting your work, linking to your website, sharing your stories, conducting podcast and video interviews and together offering a beautiful expression of what it means to mark our world through any and all art forms. The winning art creation will be duplicated as prints and given to all of the Catalyst speakers at the event as a gift from the Catalyst Community.

WHAT DOES ‘ON YOUR MARK’ MEAN?

Leadership is marked by the moments that change us. Defining moments that are the milestones on our journey. Moments when our assumptions are challenged. When clarity rushes in. When ambition soars. When we are all called to step out courageously, even in uncertainty. When time stands still, and God helps us see our calling with eternal perspective. We long for moments like this. And we associate them with the places we’ve been and the people who were there with us. For ten years, Catalyst has created moments that have left a mark on each of us, a collective experience that has defined a generation who will envision the endless possibilities of leading change in our world; giving more, doing more, and living more on purpose. How will you make your mark?

STORY IDEAS

1) Illustrate the concept of living on purpose and with clear direction.
2) Share a story of someone you know that has or is making a mark on society.
3) Envision the mark you hope to make on the world.
4) Depict the struggles of finding your mark.
5) Any other graphic depiction that is in the same genre of the theme that may speak to you.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

We are looking for a wide array of artistic expressions and mediums represented. We do not want to limit the creations in any way, so please create how you best see fit. Please submit a high-resolution version of your creation and a picture of the artist (with bio and website) to jeff@jeffshinabarger.com by August 1, 2009. By submitting your work, you give digital rights to Catalyst for digital distribution, prints, and to exhibit the collection, while giving credit to the artist. By submitting your artwork, Catalyst agrees to promote you and your artwork however they see fit in the days ahead. Catalyst may ask to have a video or audio interview with selected artists to promote the work and project. Thank you for participating in this project with Catalyst.

August at Common Thread Studio

2009-07-28T01:57:00.001-07:00

We have started a silk-screen printing workshop due to high demand. Check the below calendar for dates/ time, the workshop is $100.

Also this is your LAST CHANCE to sign up for KIDS CAMP!!!
- $250 per child/ per week
- If you are interested, contact us by the end of the week!

Please call or email to reserve the class you'd like. Its best to reserve at least 2 days before class and there will be a $20 deposit required via credit card but i will NOT charge until the the date of class. If you need to cancel please give at least 1 day notice to not be charged the $20 deposit fee. If you miss or cancel on the day of class i will have to charge you the $20 deposit, sorry.

Hope to see you soon, I'm so excited to make beautiful things together.

info@commonthreadstudio.com

Westside Artists in August

2009-07-27T10:06:00.001-07:00

Hey Westside Artists,

We are looking for painters and artists to create during the August series.
Please let me know if your interested in painting and which date suits you!

Thanks,

Corrie
corriesullivan@gmail.com

18th Street Presents Jess Koehler, La Palabra de Los Ninos

2009-07-27T10:03:00.000-07:00

Santa Monica, CA – On August 1st, 18th Street presents Jess Koehler’s first solo exhibit La Palabra de Los Ninos (The Voice of the Children). The show will include a collection of small photographs that survey the struggles and plight of children in developing countries.

The opening reception for the exhibition will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2009, from 6:00 to 10:00pm.

August 1 – August 28, 2009
Opening Reception August 1, 2009 6:00 – 10:00pm

http://18thstreet.org/artnight.html#CAP

Art Walk on Mission

2009-07-21T07:57:00.000-07:00

Please come be a part of and enjoy this great ART WALK on 7/25!

Enjoy an evening of art on Mission Street in South Pasadena. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Downtown Women’s Center's Project Home Capital Campaign. The Downtown Women's Center for 31 years has provided key services to homeless women of downtown Los Angeles. Project Home - a Capital Campaign raising funds for DWC's new home will provide permanent supportive housing apartments, a drop-in day center, supportive services, a social-enterprise, and Skid Row's first women's medical and mental health clinic. Their new home is scheduled to open in late 2010 and serve 3500 women annually.

Hope to see you all here!
Common Thread Studio

Westside Arts Event

2009-07-20T11:12:00.001-07:00

In the spirit of our Dear LA series, we invite you to come see a local art
exhibition & have lunch after. The exhibition,
Supeficiality and Supexcrescence, features work dealing with identity &
culture. ". . . that appearance and essence co-mingle in the surfaces that
surround us to generate cultural meaning."
Whether you're a complete stranger to art or you live in a gallery, we
can experience art together and enrich our experiences of this amazing
city! AND - For those interested, we'll grab lunch after for a short re-cap
discussion.
EVENT TO TAKE PLACE TWICE (PICK ONE!)

Wednesday, July 22 & Saturday, July 25
10am -12pm art show, meet @ gallery.
12pm - 1pm lunch/talk (@ KC’s Cafe nearby)
Admission: FREE

August MJ Tribute Fashion Show

2009-07-13T11:04:00.000-07:00

"A THRILLER of an opportunity for Los Angeles based fashion designers! "

If you are a designer and your love for the man, the myth, the legend- MICHAEL JACKSON knows no end, this project is for you!

I am looking for designers and models for my event company's upcoming "Blame It on The Boogie" MJ Tribute Fashion Show taking place at the end of August!

Designers will draw the name of one of his greatest hits out of a Fedora and create a piece around that song!

As the time is ticken' here and we have two months until the show (around August 29th which would have been his birthday) we need to get the ball rolling and songs chosen asap!

I look forward to moonwalking with you P.Y.T.'s!

If interested please contact me (Courtney) at............ ElectricLadylandEvents@gmail.com

Dear Los Angeles

2009-07-13T10:33:00.000-07:00

This project is a collaboration of 30 different photographers...
a DJ named MYTAR...
a city called Los Angeles...
and a community called Mosaic....

Check it...

more info at www.mosaic.org

Opportunity for artists in San Pedro

2009-07-09T21:32:00.000-07:00

Civic Art Program

Call to Artists
San Pedro Service Center

OVERVIEW
The Los Angeles County Arts Commission's Civic Art Program is seeking an artist or artist team to design and execute an exterior mural for the San Pedro Service Center in downtown San Pedro (769 West Third Street). This is a great opportunity to potentially involve youth in the design and/or implementation of the artwork. The deadline for the application is July 31, 2009.

BUDGET
An all-inclusive budget of $13,500 includes artist fees, liability insurance, fabrication and installation.

ELIGIBILITY
This opportunity is only open to artists who live or work in San Pedro, and who have a strong affinity with the San Pedro community.

To see the full RFQ, go to
http://www.lacountyarts.org/civicart_opportunities.htm
and look under 'Active Calls'.

QUESTIONS?
Alice Schock, Project Manager, 213-202-5920 or aschock@arts.lacounty.gov.

Curiosity Saved the Human @ The Bread Bar

2009-07-02T15:15:00.001-07:00

Opening Reception Thursday July 9th, 6-9 p.m.

Looking for artists for Downtown Art Walk

2009-06-24T16:18:00.000-07:00

We are in need of great Artists for the July DownTown Artwalk. The Artrium Gallery which is in The Douglas Building on 3rd and Spring are offering spots to Artists! Anyone interested? Only a few available and is first come, first serve! Thanks!

Please contact Anthony Badami at kreativisanoun@sbcglobal.net

Sewing Classes in July

2009-06-24T15:01:00.001-07:00

Upcoming Mosaic She Creates Events

2009-06-18T12:16:00.000-07:00

Coming up next week are two great opportunities to serve our communities alongside Mosaic community:

1. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, JUNE 23-27TH:

DAY DATE LOCATION
Tues 23 Home improvement store in [ Gardena]
http://www.habitatla.org/volunteer_store.asp
Wed 24 Brush With Kindness in [Lynwood]
http://www.habitatla.org/abwk.asp
Thurs 25 Brush With Kindness in [ Lynwood ]
Fri 26 Brush With Kindness in [Lynwood ]
Sat 27 Home improvement store in [ Gardena ]

Contact Veronica Mills to sign up:shoequeen411@att.net
Gather a group of coworkers and family and friends! When you sign up, Veronica will provide you with more details.

shecommunity.org | www.habitatla.org

------------------------
2. serveLA Day in Pasadena, Saturday, June 27th:
(flyer attached)
The day will start at 10AM at William Carey University with a talk from Steve Saccone. Each team will then disperse into Pasadena.
*The Re-Create team will cover four zones picking up recyclables from local businesses who have agreed to partner with us in our fundraising efforts.
*The Coffee crew will also cover four zones offering free cookies and coffee to local workers as a simple gesture of service to the city.

*The SOLD Project screening team will host a screening followed by a visit to a local Salon
were a Cut-A-Thon will be held. All proceeds will go to the SOLD Project Education Fund.

At around 2PM all the teams will head back to William Carey to have a debrief of the day with the all the teams.

contact: benjamin_wiles@yahoo.co.uk for more info

Designer from Mosaic Community makes Cover of California Apparel

2009-06-15T15:09:00.000-07:00

Julia LoVan Dresses on the cover

Below is Julia LoVan's purple dress on her model Hedia Anvar from Lemon Lime Agency with a Falling Whistles.com necklace, and Raven + Lily.org earrings.
Click on the link below to read the article, and see some more photos from the show, with one more of my dresses inside.

If you are unable to view this newsletter, please click here for a web version

Embroidery and Textile Design Class

2009-06-12T16:59:00.000-07:00

Hey Friends,

I'm excited to let you know about the first embroidery classes I will be teaching on August 8th and August 15th. These classes are open to everyone from all skill levels and will be fun and interactive. I have a degree in textile design and embroidery and look forward to sharing with you my love and passion for textile design.
Below is my class flyer!

-Corrie Sullivan

18th Street Residency Proposals are DUE June 30th

2009-06-10T13:07:00.000-07:00

http://18thstreet.org/opportunities.html

We are seeking proposals for next year's gallery schedule and will be proving the winner's with a 3-month residency in the gallery, up to $5,000, and up to $2,500 for our project room. The same artists or artist group could apply for both - a total of $7,500.

More photos from HITC 2009

2009-06-02T15:37:00.001-07:00

courtesy of Montgomery Lim.

Art & Healing Workshop this Sunday, June 7th, 5:30 - 7pm, Franson (WCU/Pasadena)

2009-06-02T12:41:00.001-07:00

Have you experienced the powerful healing aspect of the creative process? Do you want to learn how to help others experience this too? You don't have to have any artistic talent--it's about tapping into the gift of creativity that God has given us to communicate in non-verbal ways.

Professional Marriage and Family Therapist and Art Therapist Joyce Yip Green will be leading this workshop and engaging us in art activities designed for this purpose. Come learn, have fun, and be equipped!

Sunday, June 7th, 5:30 pm to 7pm at Franson Auditorium at William Carey/Pasadena location. (1539 East Howard Street, Pasadena)
Bring others to this rare opportunity!

Young Mi,
on behalf of Learning Labs Team

Photos from Hope in the City 2009

2009-06-01T15:34:00.000-07:00

350 people came.
100 were turned away at the door.
$3,500 was raised for humanitarian aid.

Coming Soon... More photos from HITC

2009-05-29T17:55:00.000-07:00

Just to whet your appetite, check out some of these images from HOPE IN THE CITY: The Other Side of the Tracks

New Silk Screening Class and more Sewing!!!

2009-05-29T17:07:00.000-07:00

We have started a silk-screen printing workshop to do high demand. Check the below calendar for dates/ time, the workshop is $100.

Sewing classes are $45 + $5 material fee.

Please call or email to reserve the class you'd like. Its best to reserve at least 2 days before class and there will be a $20 deposit required via credit card but i will NOT charge until the the date of class. If you need to cancel please give at least 1 day notice to not be charged the $20 deposit fee. If you miss or cancel on the day of class i will have to charge you the $20 deposit, sorry.

Hope to see you soon, I'm so excited to make beautiful things together.

info@commonthreadstudio.com

DON'T MISS THIS SUNDAY'S LEARNING LABS @ PASADENA/WCU

2009-05-29T13:15:00.001-07:00

Susan Logie will lead a workshop, "Seizing the Divine Moments of Connection"—on sharing your faith with strangers--she will dispel fears and trepidation for introverts and extroverts alike!

David Arcos will lead "Creativity Lab"--a teaser version of his Creativity Tour--for leaders, it's learning creative and fun ways to trigger spiritual conversations. for all others who don't feel creative, a powerful and fun experience of exploring your creativity. David will be following up with a full-day Creativity Tour soon for people at this workshop to sign up for (small fee for a full day of exciting and fun adventures in creativity and delicious and exotic foods!)

Both SHOULD NOT BE MISSED!

Childcare is available. Please take advantage of this rare opportunity and invite others!

Live in Artist Studio Space Available

2009-05-26T16:32:00.000-07:00

This summer get out of your environment and get into ours and rent a live/work studio for July & August.

800 sq. foot fully-furnished live/work studio (kitchen, 1-1/2 baths, loft bedroom, studio, cable tv, local phone, all utilities, and a Balcony!) with skylights and 16' high ceilings.
And within blocks from the beach and we even provide you with a bike!
You would also have the opportunity to showcase your work during our Fall ArtNight, Saturday, August 1, 6-10 pm.

ArtNight, is a great event that attracts over 500 people and we have receptions for our galleries, performance/music on our parking lot and open studios of over 15 artists. I should also note that Jesse Barnard Koehler will be in one of our Pasillo's Gallery and she will also be in the main gallery of Highways Performance Space.

For pictures and pricing check out the webpage at: http://18thstreet.org/Studio%201659A.html
Interested parties should contact Ronald Lopez at 310-453-3711, ext 103, or via email at rlopez@18thstreet.org

What Does It Mean to Be A Christian and An Artist?

2009-05-19T16:25:00.001-07:00

May 24, 5:30 to 7pm, Mosaic Pasadena Campus, McGavran Hall
This Sunday's Learning Lab on Creativity and Spirituality:

What Does It Mean to Be A Christian and an Artist? (Lead by Marvin Moore, musician, music producer)

Do you feel disconnected about your spiritual journey and your artistic talents/voice/vision? Creativity is a natural result of spirituality--according to Mosaic's core value #5. Hear from the wisdom of those who've been engaged in that conversation with others, with God, and be challenged to ask yourself the necessary questions to take your journey several steps forward.

contact: Young Mi (mosaicshecreates@gmail.com, for Creativity and Spirituality track)
or Michelle@mosaic.org (for overall Learning Labs series held at Pasadena campus)

Sewing Classes in Pasadena!!!

2009-05-11T15:27:00.000-07:00

Please call or email to reserve the class you'd like. Its best to reserve at least 5 days before class and there will be a $20 deposit required via credit card but i will NOT charge until the the date of class. If you need to cancel please give at least 2 days notice to not be charged the $20 deposit fee. If you miss or cancel on the day of class i will have to charge you the $20 deposit, sorry.

Level 1 – Never touched a machine or have threaded a needle?
Level 2 – Have some working knowledge of sewing terms and machines. You can sew a straight line, hand sew a button, or hem a pant.
Level 3 – You can sew any simple item without help, read patterns and you just want to further your skills or do projects with others.
Kids – Minimum age must be at least 8 years old (must be accompanied by an adult if younger than 13)

Here’s a list of what you will learn:

-Read fabric grain lines
-Thread a machine
-Sewing exercises to sew curved and straight lines
-Curved seams
-Binding
-Straps
-Overlock/Serger
-Elastic set in
-Shirring
-Miter corners
-How to cut bias tape and attach 2 ends together
-Setting in a regular zipper
-Hand sew a button

What you need to bring:
- Basic sewing kit

Now that you know the basics of sewing, let's make a utility tote together. You will need to know the skills from Basic Sewing Part 1 for this class. We will provide a screen printed natural colored cotton canvas for this project.

What you need to bring:
- Basic sewing kit, your own fabric if you don’t like ours (about 1 ½ yards to be safe, pre-washed if you plan on washing it later)

We will provided printed cotton canvas fabric to make your choice of a throw pillow OR set of 4 coasters.

What you need to bring:
- Basic sewing kit, your own fabric if you don’t like ours (about 1 yard to be safe, pre-washed if you plan on washing it later)

Learn how to hem pants/skirts, take in the body width of almost anything and shorten sleeves with cuffs. This class works best if you bring in something of yours that you’d like to alter.

What you need to bring:
- Please bring at least 2 different options just incase one is not a simple alteration.

This is a simplified version of the Basic Sewing Part 1 and a great way to introduce kids to the art of sewing. In this class they will learn to sew a tote bag using basic sewing skills.

These tools can be purchased at the store at 10% off if you are enrolled in a class.
The basic sewing kit should consist of:

- Fabric shears
- Tape measure
- Glass or stainless steel headed pins
- Tailors chalk
- 2” transparent ruler
- Seam ripper
- Thread snippers
- Hand sewing needle
- Your choice of fabric if you don’t like what we are offering (if you bring your own fabric and other notions you need for that specific class you do not have to pay $5 material fee)

CONTACT: Jin Kim at info@commonthreadstudio.com
Jin Kim
common thread studio inc.
1011A Mission Stree
South Pasadena Ca 91030
626-799-2265

Internship in Venice, CA (for The Assault Factory)

2009-05-05T16:26:00.000-07:00

You would be working for award-winning comic strip artist (and writer, short-film producer, many other artistic experiments & outlets!) David Malki, creator of Wondermark Comics. I'm imagining this as a threefold opportunity:
1. work part-time with the best in the business (of 2D visual comedy and internet comic strips and making a living from a website)
2. build a relationship with one of the most creative and influential persons in this niche (David Malki! Bibliophibian!)
3. be present in his life, and the lives of others in that niche, to pray, speak and act for Christ when the opportunity arises.
4. have David Malki tell you what to do with your day off, and spend a good chunk of it with him (since this is an unpaid one-day-per-week internship)

Visit his site at wondermark.com to get a better idea of who he is and how fun this would be.

Here is the text of his internship offer:
Would you (or do you know someone who would) like to learn all about the high-stakes world of Professional Webcomics™? Do you have far too much free time, and currently fritter it away counting dust-mites or smelling carpet samples? Are you in the Los Angeles area? And are you not a total lunkhead?
I am looking for an intern at my new base of operations, The Assault Factory, in Venice Beach! This is a one-day-a-week position starting very soon and extending tentatively through the San Diego Comic-Con in July. The position is unpaid, but meals will be provided as well as mileage reimbursement for any errands run on my watch. You will probably end up with some merch as well before the whole thing is said and done. I will sign any sort of school paperwork that you like — internship form? Hot-lunch voucher? Tardy slip? No problem. I also write killer letters of recommendation.
The ideal candidate is friendly, intelligent, vaguely familiar with the comic and my merchandise, and computer literate. Helpful (but not required) qualifications include: car ownership, facility with Photoshop, facility with Final Cut Pro, facility with WordPress, facility with nunchucks, and local to the West LA/Venice area — I hate asking people to drive across town. Although, of course, that’s your prerogative.
Please send your resumé (with a brief cover letter if you like) to dave at wondermark dot com, subject: “Internship”. Include any calendar or scheduling factors I should know regarding your availability. I will be conducting interviews as soon as possible, so please be willing to come to Venice for a sit-down.

ART SHOW featuring Dany Paragouteva

2009-04-30T16:14:00.000-07:00

Dany Paragouteva, one of the leaders for the Mayan, will be showing her latest work alongside Catia Chien and CJ Metzger in an exhibit titled:
"These Are Strange Times My Dear" at Black Maria Gallery.

Opening reception: May 9th (Saturday night) 7:00 - 10:30 pm.
Address: 3137 Glendale Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90039

The show runs from May 9th until June 6th.

For more information about the artists, the work, gallery hours visit: www.blackmariagallery.com
note: all paintings that will be featured will be up on the gallery site by the end of this week, beginning of next at the latest.

www.danydesign.net

18th Street Arts Center celebrates 20 years at ArtNight

2009-04-29T16:36:00.000-07:00

18th Street Arts Center celebrates 20 years at ArtNight
1639 18th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404 | 310-453-3711 | http://18thstreet.org/artnight.html
Saturday, May 2, 6 - 10pm

John Malpede & LAPD All-Stars along with Henriette Brouwers, Dystopia, 2008
"CPR: a Public Training in Life Saving Skills",
developed and performed by members of Santa Monica's OPCC: Ocean Park Community Center and the LAPD All-Stars. Directed by John Malpede and Henriëtte Brouwers.
This FREE Event will be performed at Highways Performance Space
click here for more info
LA 2019: Cults, Collectives, & Cocooning Curated by Ciara Ennis

photo courtesy of unarius.org
May 2 – June 26, 2009
Reception: Saturday, May 2, 6:00-10:00pm
Artists Include: Cathy Akers, Heather Cantrell, Fallen Fruit, Olga Koumoundouros, Jason Middlebrook, Bede Murphy with Unarius, Machine Project with Jim Fetterly, William Ransom, Stephanie Smith (Wanna Start A Commune?), Joel Tauber, and:
Nuttaphol Ma, 2009 Artist Fellow
Mr. Ma will transform part of the main gallery into a lemongrass tearoom made from the lemongrass planted in and around 18 Street Art Center. click here for more
CULTS GALLERY >>
More on Cults >>
OPEN STUDIOS & 18TH STREET CONECT
Open Studios
New and recent works by 18th Street Artists-In-Residence:
Clayton Campbell, David McDonald, Electronic Cafe International, EZTV, Lita Albuqurque, Luciana Abait, Marina Day Forstmann, Markus Keiland-Nazario, Michael Barnard, Nadia Reed, Robin Adsit, Yvette Gellis, International artists: Paul Adair (Australia), Joaquin Segura (Mexico)
Otis College of Art and Design Graduate Public Practice Studio will be open, for more info click here
18th Street Connect
An opportunity to learn about Santa Monica based and greater Los Angeles organizations.
Organizations include: Santa Monica Cultural Affairs Division, Santa Monica Historical Society Museum, California Laywers for the Arts, Chrysalis, New Playwrights Foundation, Pico Youth and Family Center, S.P.A.R.C., and Citizen LA
RAUL BALTAZAR, It Takes More Than Balls, interactive multi media sculpture
Raul Baltazar inter active, mixed media sculpture, 2009, along with the Tens of Virginia Avenue Park
Click here for more info:
PARKING LOT EVENTS
Markus Keiland-Nazario
presents The HIGH PERFORMANCE (C)ART
and
Graffiti painting demonstration with Teens of Virginia Avenue Park led by artist Alex Kizu
THE PASILLO'S
Suburban Legend
A selection of work from the Oxnard College Art Department
GUEST CURATOR: Heather Jeno Silva
Featured Artists:
Richard Arcia, Anna Carrillo, Aaron Dadacay, Yi Gao, Antonio Garcia, Olivia Jones-Hernandez, Pamela Lamas, Andrew Lepe, James Santistevan, Olguin Tapia Heredia, Maria Villote

BE A PART OF A GREAT ARTS COMMUNITY FOR 2 MONTHS!

2009-04-29T16:13:00.000-07:00

For the months of July - August, be a part of 18th Street Arts Center! For Rent: an 800 sq. foot fully-furnished live/work studio (kitchen, 1-1/2 baths, loft bedroom, studio, cable tv, local phone, all utilities, and a Balcony!) with skylights and 16' high ceilings. You would also have the opportunity to showcase your work during our Fall ArtNight, Saturday, August 1, 6-10 pm. The space will be available for $1,700 a month from July 1 - August 31. Please contact Ronald Lopez at 310-453-3711, ext 103, or rlopez@18thstreet.org

HELP NEEDED: Stage design for BROKE series

2009-04-24T16:51:00.000-07:00

HI FRIENDS,

Calling all who may be interested in helping with set design for BROKE--a new show performed at mosaic at several locations (may 10th & 15th). Ruth and Tammy are constructing and painting a massive wall and need a good few men/women to help...plus we need stagehands for the performances to move wall & props, etc.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN HELPING? if not you, please forward this to anyone you think would like to be a part of a dynamic show with lots of elements--drama, dance, live music, visual art/film, and poetry.
we would love all the help we can get!!!

please email tammy@mosaic.org for dates and times.

ob(serve) @ Inland THIS Wednesday!

2009-04-24T14:30:00.000-07:00

Contact tammy@mosaic.org for more information. Live acoustic bands and silent art auction!

OPEN CALL: Photographers for Hope in the City

2009-04-16T16:42:00.001-07:00

Hey Photographer...

Some colleagues and I are putting together our SECOND - Photography Silent Auction with Mosaic and Awaken Humanity.
This will be held to specifically raise money and awareness for the work being done through these organizations around the world.

This year’s theme is "Hope in The City: The Other Side of the Tracks".

The silent auction will run alongside Mosaic's HOPE IN THE CITY - FASHION show and art collaboration, which will be attended by hundreds of people.
Open call for submissions!
Please email a jpg, at least 5x7 in size to: hank@mosaic.org
Subject line: Photography Auction Submission.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE 05/01/09

Dates of the Show: May 16th, 2009 Downtown Los Angeles

NOTE: We are specifically looking for images that are on more of a travel, cultural, fine art theme that offers a glimpse of hope in the city.
Kindly keep in mind that the potential bidder will be looking to hang your artwork in their home. Thanks.

If your image is chosen, 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 around the world.

Photo Courtesy of: http://tutorials.crazyleafdesign.com/wp-content/images/2008/10/polaroid-effect-finished.jpg

2009-04-16T15:56:00.001-07:00

Brewery Art Walk

2009-04-16T14:03:00.000-07:00

The Brewery ArtWalk is a twice annual open studio weekend at the worlds largest art colony. Each ArtWalk, over 100 resident artists participate. During this event, you will have the opportunity to see new works, discover new favorites, speak with the artists and purchase artworks directly from the artists at studio prices.

The next Brewery ArtWalk takes place:
April 18th and 19th, from

11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Admission is free and so is parking. Come support LA’s finest artists, take home some great works and and dine at the on-site restaurant. If you have questions or require more information, please contact us via email or snail mail:

Brewery Art Association | c/o i5 Gallery
2100 North Main Street, Unit A10
Los Angeles, CA 90031

Paid Summer Internships!

2009-04-07T14:56:00.001-07:00

18th Street Arts Center Has 2 Paid Summer Internships Available:

1. Catalogue Design / Gallery Assistant Intern

2. Arts Administrator Intern

To Learn how to apply and for other qualifications please visit our website:

http://18thstreet.org/opportunities.html#Paid