WECAN Fundraiser @ WJC Adult Day Program Center

WECAN FUNDRAISER: Double Feature Art Film Screening

Saturday, January 22, 2010
7:00 pm - 12:00 am

WJC Adult Day Program Center

1148 Avalon Blvd.
Wilmington, CA 90744

Your presence will be highly appreciated at wecan's double feature premiere of selected films that embody the voice of the art that has been represented in the 21st century.

Selected short films will be shown during intermission

Show starts at 7:00pm
Suggested donation $3

Food and beverages will be sold at the screening

Please join us for wecan's first show of the year!

-WECAN

Connect with Wilmington's very own budding artists at WECAN on Facebook!

Open Nominations for Music Center of Los Angeles Bravo Award

The Music Center of Los Angeles County, a national leader in arts education, is seeking nominations for its Annual Bravo Award, honoring teachers and schools for exemplary arts education. Nomination forms, available online, must be returned by Oct. 15. "What is the BRAVO Award? The BRAVO Award was established by the Music Center in 1983 to recognize teachers and schools for creativity, innovation and excellence in arts education. The Bravo Award honors educators and schools for excellence in all arts disciplines. BRAVO Awards are presented in three categories; schools, arts specialist teacher, general classroom teacher. BRAVO Award winners use the arts to revitalize teaching, enhance academic achievement and foster self-esteem, teamwork and cross-cultural communication and understanding. The winners receive a BRAVO sculpture and cash awards." (http://www.musiccenter.org/education/bravo.html) (Please click on Press Release below to zoom in)

One Imagination Presents: Break the Silence

Original Post Found Here.

Break your silence.
Tell your story.
Spoken Word.
Sing. Dance.
BE HEARD!

Open Mic sign-ups begin at 6:30pm. Performances are 5 minutes maximum. 1ST TIMERS ENCOURAGED. We strive to provide a welcoming environment to all those who are looking for a safe space to express themselves.

SEE YOU THERE! =) Bring friends. Family friendly!

This event is FREE and ALL AGES!
For more information, please email oneimagination@gmail.com


 MISSION STATEMENT:

"One Imagination empowers the current and next generation of leaders through written and oral expression. As a collective based in the Long Beach/South Bay area, we believe that through conscious artistic programming, community education and outreach, and leadership development, we can cultivate a world free of hatred, ignorance, injustice, inequality, and oppression."

FREE SPEECH, NOT HATE SPEECH.

Pizza Pi

649 East Broadway

Long Beach, CA 90802-5125

Get Directions

(562) 437-0555


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Los Angeles Harbor College Student Art Exhibition Tonight

Originally posted on Harbor Tides and Loka Licha's World

The Los Angeles Harbor College Student Art Exhibition will be taking place May 12, 2010 through May 28, 2010, at the LAHC Fine Arts Gallery located at the West portion of campus near the General Education building.

The opening reception and awards banquet begins on Wednesday May 12, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. From there on, regular gallery hours for the exhibition will be Monday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

For more information call Ron Linden at 310- 600-4873 or email him at: ronmon@dslextreme.com.

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Receive a $4,000 award with Visions from the New California Residency!

Originally posted by Self Help Graphics

The 2011 Visions from the New California awards seek to support and promote the work of outstanding California visual artists from geographically and ethnically diverse communities. This project is coordinated by the Alliance of Artists Communities, with funding provided by The James Irvine Foundation.

Six highly talented, yet under-recognized visual artists residing in California will be selected to receive a one-month residency and a $4,000 award. Each artist will be included in a widely distributed publication designed to assist the careers of the award recipients and in an exhibition in 2012.

The deadline for applications is May 20, 2010.

Additional information, as well as an online application, can be found at http://www.visionsfromthenewcalifornia.org.

Inquiries should be directed to:

Adam Short
Development and Program Manager
Alliance of Artists Communities
Phone: (401) 351-4320
Email: ashort@artistcommunities.org

Slanguage: The Monster Inside Me

This Saturday is The Monster Inside Me show at Slanguage, in Wilmington. The work of Steve Del La Torre, Alonso Garzon, Mario “Dred” Lopez, and Eric Marquez will be shown. The event starts at 7 pm and there will be a poetry reading at 8:30. Make sure to stop by Slanguage and see all the art!


The exhibition runs until Thursday, June 17, 2010.
For anyone that wants to know more about Slanguage, visit their website or facebook page. 


Here is one of the artists:

Slanguage

640 North Avalon Boulevard

Wilmington, CA 90744

(310) 549-3527

info@slanguagestudio.com
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WECAN event last weekend

Last friday, many people came out to enjoy the art and music at the WECAN art exhibit displayed at the Smokin Coffin. I took pictures of some of the artists and their work: Elizabeth Aguilar, Isaac Bogarin, Marcos Andrade, Emilio Venegas Jr., Eddie Silva, and Chris Hernandez. 


If you would like to participate in the next art exhibit, email WECAN: contact_wecan@yahoo.com

Free Sundays at MOLAA & 5 de Mayo Celebration!

MOLAA, The Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach is FREE every sunday! Take the opportunity to see the works of Rufino Tamayo, the famous Mexican Painter, or the recently added sculpture garden. Right now there is a special exhibit called Changing the Focus: Latin American Photography 1990-2005. Sunday, May 2nd, will be the last day to see it.


Also happening this Sunday, May 2nd, is MOLAA's Cinco de Mayo Festival!
There will be face painting, art workshops, and performances:

Art Workshops: Codices, Baleros, Paper Flowers
Performances:
12 p.m. Maria Ballet Folklorico
1 p.m. Son sin Fronteras
2 p.m. Alina Mendez Dance Academy
3 p.m. Mariachi Sol Azteca


Hope to see you there!

628 Alamitos Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone 562.437.1689
Fax 562.437.7043

Email: info@molaa.org

Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Resistance Through Art

Progressive art can assist people to learn not only about the objective forces at work in the society in which they live, but also about the intensely social character of their interior lives. Ultimately, it can propel people toward social emancipation. --Angela Davis

As many of you know, our brothers and sisters in Arizona are fighting a police state. SB 1070 has created a real challenge for Latinos, but it has also inspired us, and a whole lot of other people, to stand up and fight this oppression. Artists, Poets, and Activists are getting together for what some may call the 21st Century Civil Rights Movement.

It is vital to challenge all the misinformation that is directed at us on a daily basis. So if anyone is interest, I recommend submitting art to the Alto Arizona Art Campaign.

Art on My Mind

I've never been to Banning's Landing but I'm starting to think I should go! Banning's Landing Community Center, in partnership with CAL ARTS, has created various art programs. Established in 2001, Banning's Landing consists of a dance studio, multi-purpose auditorium, classrooms, and exhibition space. It is located where the Wilmington Pier used to be, for the older folks that know what I'm referring to. The CAL ARTS website states that it is a place where there is a wealth of activities "designed to meet the needs of the community of Wilmington." I found this great film by students in Wilmington who participated in a workshop at Banning's Landing. Enjoy! 

Banning’s Landing Community Center
Lee Sweet, Director
Lisette Garibay, Administrative Assistant
100 E. Water Street Wilmington CA 90744
tel 310.522.2015 fax 310.522.2003
cadharborarts@earthlink.net
www.wilmington-chamber.com/banlndct.htm

 

WECAN

The function of art is to do more than tell it like it is-it’s to imagine what is possible. — bell hooks

The Wilmington Enrichment Community Artist Network, WECAN, is having an art show this Friday. WECAN is a community group that organizes art shows for local artists. They are trying to bring awareness to the great art community here in Wilmington. It is also a great way to promote local businesses. Here is some information:

Date: Friday, April 3oth, 2010
Time: 7:00pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Smokin Coffin
Street: 1606 N Wilmington Blvd.
City: Wilmington






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