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<item><title><![CDATA[ OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS WHO WOULDN'T MIND HAVE A LITTLE BIT OF FUN ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.valleyartshare.com/opensocial/ningapps/show?appUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fapps.io%2Flistings%2F%3Fning-app-status%3Dnetwork&owner=09nz6gn7hjk6n&view_l=7]]></link><description><![CDATA[We are looking for a few artists with whom to create a dazzling installation in the C3-sponsored Dynamite Space in Thornes Marketplace for Arts Night Out on April 9th.  The theme?  Sparkles, glitter, and fun.  The event?  A folk concert followed by a film screening followed by a dance party.<br/><br/>This is not an event to come and hang up your work!  We will be getting together lots of fun materials and just going at it.  This will be a collaborative effort incorporating a variety of artistic visions to create a cohesive installation.  Our ultimate goal is to make a space that will be pleasing to dance in.<br/><br/>If you’re interested, please send your website, portfolio or Valley Art Share profile (www.valleyartshare.com) to Perry Huntoon at perry@commonwealthcenter.org. While your work doesn’t necessarily have to relate to what you do in the space, we’d like to have a sense of your general aesthetic!  Additionally, please let us know what kinds of materials you’d be able to donate!<br/><br/>The deadline is March 22nd.<br/>]]></description><pubDate>2010-03-10T21:03:08Z</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Free Artist Business Training ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.valleyartshare.com/opensocial/ningapps/show?appUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fapps.io%2Flistings%2F%3Fning-app-status%3Dnetwork&owner=09nz6gn7hjk6n&view_l=6]]></link><description><![CDATA[Check out this series of free business training workshops for artists here in the Pioneer Valley.  Workshops and ongoing support groups coming up in Petersham, Springfield and Northampton.  For more information go to: www.valleyartshare.com/page/so-you-want-to-learn-the]]></description><pubDate>2010-03-03T18:57:16Z</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Printing press ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.valleyartshare.com/opensocial/ningapps/show?appUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fapps.io%2Flistings%2F%3Fning-app-status%3Dnetwork&owner=09nz6gn7hjk6n&view_l=5]]></link><description><![CDATA[This is a long shot, but does anyone have a printing press (for woodblocks, etchings, etc.) that they are looking to sell/trade/rent? <br/>Any ideas where I could find a cheap one, or does anybody know of a printing co-op or printshop with reasonable prices?<br/><br/>thanks!<br/>chris]]></description><pubDate>2010-02-18T01:20:46Z</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Steam Roller Printmaking Workshop Date Moved! ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.valleyartshare.com/opensocial/ningapps/show?appUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fapps.io%2Flistings%2F%3Fning-app-status%3Dnetwork&owner=09nz6gn7hjk6n&view_l=4]]></link><description><![CDATA[Now.For.Art, with a grant from the Northampton Arts Council, equipment and technical support from Zea's Mays Printmaking and additional support from C3 Commonwealth Center for Change, is now accepting proposals for The Steam Roller Printmaking Workshop scheduled for <u>May 15th</u> in a TBD location in downtown Northampton.  We have about 18-20 slots available for the day for individual Printmakers or groups working on one block/print. <br/><br/>Proposals Due by March 19th!<br/><br/>Here is the <a href="http://freepdfhosting.com/42b1816a33.pdf"><u>PDF</u></a> (automatically starts download), which contains more information and proposal guidelines. <br/><br/><i><br/><br/>This program is supported in part by a grant from the Northampton Arts Council, A local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.</i><br/><br/>Email Now.for.art@gmail.com for any questions. <br/><br/>We look forward to receiving your proposals! <br/>Cheers, <br/>Now.For.Art]]></description><pubDate>2010-02-13T20:42:37Z</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ book binding supplies ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.valleyartshare.com/opensocial/ningapps/show?appUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fapps.io%2Flistings%2F%3Fning-app-status%3Dnetwork&owner=09nz6gn7hjk6n&view_l=3]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Skill Share group is looking for some extra supplies for our workshop converting old books into journals. We need the following items:<br/>-paper (any type/size)<br/>-wax twine<br/>-crafter's goop or plumber's goop<br/>-an awl(s) (we will return after use)<br/>-clamps (we will return after use)<br/>Please join us this Saturday at 12 for the workshop!]]></description><pubDate>2010-02-10T21:16:18Z</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Open Call for Visual Artists in the Dynamite Space ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.valleyartshare.com/opensocial/ningapps/show?appUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fapps.io%2Flistings%2F%3Fning-app-status%3Dnetwork&owner=09nz6gn7hjk6n&view_l=2]]></link><description><![CDATA[Open Call for Visual Artists in the Dynamite Space<br/><br/>C3 seeks visual artists to make use of the Dynamite Space in Thornes Marketplace!<br/><br/>Painters, sculptors, filmmakers, photographers, installation artists, and everyone in between!  The Dynamite Space is a deliciously raw, open basement space with brick walls, wood floors and huge windows.  We want to help you enact your creative vision for the space, including but not limited to:<br/><br/>-	traditional art shows<br/>-	film screenings<br/>-	artist installations<br/>-	collaborative community art projects<br/><br/>Anything that would visually enhance the space and involve the community is welcome in the space!<br/><br/>C3 offers assistance with publicity and curation.  All proposals must be approved by C3 and Thornes Marketplace.  All shows must be installed along the wall of the space, as the farmer’s market and dance rehearsals also take place in the space.<br/><br/>To apply:<br/>-Create a profile on Valley Art Share<br/>-On your profile include: a profile photo, artist bio and statement<br/>-Upload 10-15 examples of your work - include title, date, medium and dimensions<br/>-Email a project proposal and link your profile to perry@commonwealthcenter.org with the subject “Dynamite Space Proposal”.<br/><br/>If you have questions, e-mail Perry Huntoon at perry@commonwealthcenter.org .<br/>]]></description><pubDate>2010-02-08T15:19:38Z</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Call to Artists, Activists, Educators, Organizations, Individuals ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.valleyartshare.com/opensocial/ningapps/show?appUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fapps.io%2Flistings%2F%3Fning-app-status%3Dnetwork&owner=09nz6gn7hjk6n&view_l=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[Looking for people that are interested in building community dialogue about immigration issues, concepts of home and identity and how these subjects affect our community.  In conjunction with an art installation and presentation of graduate student work dealing with how immigration is taught in our schools.  Will occur in Northampton in late May.<br/><br/>We seek individuals or organizations who would like to lead an event in the space-the possibilities are endless.  We welcome your expertise and enthusiasm!  All events must broadly relate to conceptions of immigration, nation, identity and home.<br/><b><br/>Ideas could include:</b><br/>—leading a training on diversity or immigration issues<br/>—hosting a multi-lingual poetry show<br/>—speaking about education for culturally and linguistically diverse students<br/>—gathering speakers to share their experiences<br/>—facilitating a dialogue about prison system and immigrant detention<br/>—leading a workshop where participants get to think about and create their own immigration policy<br/>—putting on a puppet show<br/><br/>Also looking for people who are interested in collaboratively creating work that artistically (visually, musically, textually, spatially) speaks about these issues. <br/><br/>To get involved, please contact Katie Richardson. katierayrich@gmail.com]]></description><pubDate>2010-02-01T20:56:40Z</pubDate></item></channel>
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