Paintpushers

Now this is an interesting concept… The East Village Art Coalition is sponsoring a one night exhibition where artwork is traded for instead of sold. It sounds like fun, and reminds me of the paperclip guy.

EVACcitywide Shoe Show

ONE NIGHT ONLY, Saturday August 4th, 2007
Fitch Gallery, 304 15th Street, Des Moines IA

Exhibition Overview:
Sponsored by EVACcitywide, Shoe Show is a unique exhibition offering artists, from amateur to professional, the opportunity to barter their unique creation (paintings, photographs, mixed media, sculpture) of shoes with the public; however, no monies can be exchanged for work.  Instead, original works of art can be traded for nearly anything, from rubber bands to a Rolls-Royce.  All trades must be mutually agreed upon the artist and the “buyer” during the one-night opening reception. 

Requirements:

• Original works must address the shoe in some form of representation, from abstract to realistic.
• All media will be accepted, including painting, collage, sculpture, sound, video, electronic, and photography (artists must supply their own equipment for sound, video, or electronic presentations).
• Art work should be no bigger than a shoebox; and, must be wired for hanging, or ready to install. (Any work not ready to install will not be displayed.)
• Participating artists must be present the night of the show, or available by telephone.

Cost per entry is $5, up to two submissions per artist.
Drop off work at the Fitch Gallery, 304 15th St., Des Moines IA, from 1 pm to 4 pm August 2nd and 3rd, or mail original submissions by August 1st to:

EVACcitywide P.O. BOX 6096, Des Moines, IA 50309

For further information, contact Michael Lane, 515.710.0371 .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Don’t miss the Des Moines Arts Festival this weekend. Our own Chris Vance will be there, and you can buy t-shirts inspired by his artwork! You can read more about Chris in this nice article publlished in Juice.

Also appearing… Chip Kidd!

Described by USA Today as the “closest thing to a rock-star” in the world of graphic design, Chip Kidd is universally recognized as an American master of contemporary book design. His program will be at 2:30 p.m. in the Central Library Meeting Room on Saturday, June 30, and a selection of book covers featuring his art will be on display in the lobby of the Central Library.

I’ve been inspired by Keri Smith ever since I received one of her books, Living Out Loud, as a gift. She’s a talented illustrator, writer, and all around creative person. I recently discovered her blog as well. If you’re in need of a pick me up, check out her Artist’s Survival Kit, How to Feel Miserable as an Artist, or 100 ideas.

Our friend, Matt Conradt has a new web site. Check it out.

Check out the Iowa Arts Council’s In-Box for June art opportunities. While you’re at it, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter, Iowa Arts News, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).