Spotlight on NSU Art Museum

NSU Art Museum, Ft Lauderdale. Photo by Monica McGivern

1 East Las Olas Blvd

The NSU Art Museum is participating in Art Fallout again this year. Founded in 1958, NSU Art Museum is a premier destination for exhibitions and programs. Its exhibition program aims to challenge the viewer's perception of the world around them and celebrates a permanent collection of over 6,000 works of art.

During Art Fallout, the museum invites its visitors to see its current exhibitions, including: The Indestructible Lee Miller, Pablo Picasso: Painted Ceramics and Works on Paper 1931-71, War Horses: Helhesten and the Danish Avant-Garde during World War II, William J. Glackens: A Modernist in the Making.

Admission is FREE. Museum Café will offer light bites and 2-for-1 wine and beer for purchase.

Visitors may park in Broward County Main Library public parking at the corner of SE First Avenue and SE 2nd Street, where they will board a shuttle which will stop at the different venues.

Connect with the NSU Art Museum
Facebook | @nsuartmuseum
Twitter | @nsuartmuseum
Instagram | @nsuartmuseum

#nsuartmuseum #leemiller @nsuartmuseum

Spotlight on Mac Fine Art

MAC Fine Art during 2014 Art Fallout. Photo by Monica McGivern

833 NE 4th Avenue

MAC Fine Art is joins Art Fallout for another year presenting the exhibition, Second Chances.

The curator, Rochi Llaneza, is interested in the transformation that comes through 'Second Chances' in life and objects.

Artists in the exhibition include, Angie Gomez Duran, Claudio Roncoli, Cole Miller, Luna Goldberg, Elena Bond, Jacqueline Berkley, Jacek Kolasinski, Alex Nuñez, Consuelo Castañeda, Rosario Verdecia and Gudrun Newman.

MAC Fine Art is located in a 10,000 sq. ft. gallery that houses the vast MAC collection. MAC maintains an in house Multimedia Department complete with a digital photography studio, a state-of-the-art Gicleé printing facility, and a computer-graphic/prepress department. The space also features a custom design frame shop and shipping department, which allows for even greater quality control, giving the gallery full oversight of the collecting process, from initial contact through to the finish, delivery and installation of the artwork.

Refreshments will be served.

Street parking available as well as parking lot for trolleys and visitors a couple of blocks away.

More details at www.macfineart.com.

Follow Mac Fine Art at:
Facebook | @MACFineArt
Twitter | @macfineart
Instagram | @macfineart

#macfineart #secondchance

Spotlight on Made in Broward @ The Cottage

500 NE 1 Avenue

made in Brwoard @ The Cottage presents the exhibit Foundations of Printing and will also be sponsoring a FREE print workshop throughout the Art Fallout evening.   

Come to the Cottage, see an exhibition of print techniques and make your own prints using one or more of these techniques. Blank canvas tote bags will be available for sale. 

Treat yourself to local honey and jams available for sale, along with freshly baked goods. 

Made in Broward at the Cottage is committed to creating an environment, through 4-H youth development and mentoring programs, where youth and adults can learn, grow, and work together as catalysts for positive change. Programs help youth learn by participating in projects in Visual Arts, Food Science, Gardening, Robotics, and Sewing. 

Parking limited on site, street parking available nearby, on Andrews Avenue.

Connect with Made in Broward
Facebook | @MadeinBroward

Unframed at Girls' Club: Open call for work on paper with public feedback element

Submission Info

Girls’ Club invites South Florida artists of all levels, genders, and backgrounds to submit artworks for Unframed, a one-day, open-call visual art exhibition of unframed works on paper during the community-wide event Art Fallout, Saturday October 17, 2015.

Artists are encouraged to submit new, experimental or in-progress works to take advantage of the unique feedback element provided.

A panel of prominent South Florida arts professionals – local gallery owners, dealers, curators and museum professionals – will informally judge the works, offering professional feedback and critique. The public is invited to comment as well, using a system of color-coded handwritten messages placed by each work.

Find a new audience for your work and expand your exposure!

Get feedback from artists, curators, collectors and others!

Network with other local artists!

Hear directly from the public about your work!

Rules of Entry

• All work must be on paper, NO FRAMES OR MATT BOARDS, PAPER ONLY.
• Works must measure no more than 24 x 24 inches.
• Limit two works per artist, $10 entry fee per work.
• Deadline: All work must be delivered to Girls' Club by Friday, October 16, 5pm.

Artwork Delivery/Pick-up

• Artists are responsible for delivery/pickup of work.
• Deliver artworks during Drop Off week: Wed – Fri, Oct 14 – 16, 2015, 1-5pm.
• Pick up artworks following the event: Sat, October 17 during Artist Hour 9-10pm 
• OR pick up the following week: Wed – Fri, October 21-23, 2014, 1-5pm.
• Girls’ Club will not store works beyond these dates, call or email to make other arrangements.
• Girls’ Club does not handle sales. Any inquiries will be forwarded to the artist.
• The utmost care will be given to works, however, Girls’ Club accepts no responsibility for lost or damaged artwork.

How to

1. Fill out online submission form
2. Bring your work to Girls' Club during Drop Off Week
3. Submission fees can be made online or during drop off.
4. Come to the event, share and invite your friends, Saturday October 17, 5-9pm.
5. Pick up your work, and a stack of colorful sticky notes, during Artist Hour following the big event, 9-10pm.

More information and submission form at:
girlsclubcollection.org/art-fallout-unframed-open-call-for-work-on-paper-2015

Connect with Art Fallout 2015 venues and artists

Connect // Share // Tag

Get to know the neighborhood and connect with downtown Fort Lauderdale's growing art scene via social media. 

Tag and share photos, videos and posts with Art Fallout venues, your favorite artist, bar or food truck.

Girls' Club 

Facebook | @girlsclubfll 
Twitter | @girlsclubfll 
Instagram | @girlsclubfll 
Vimeo | @girlsclubfll
#girlsclubcollection
#artfalloutunframed 

NSU Art Museum

Facebook | @nsuartmuseum
Twitter | @nsuartmuseum
Instagram | @nsuartmuseum 
YouTube | NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
#nsuartmuseum 
#leemiller 

1310 Gallery and Sailboat Bend Artists Lofts

Facebook | @1310gallery 
Twitter | @1310gallery
Instagram | @1310gallery
#trueheARTSHOW 
#humanesocietyofbrowardcounty 
#1310Gallery 
#sailboatbendartistlofts 
#christinevelezstone

FATVillage

Facebook | @FATVillage1
Twitter | @FAT_Village
Instagram | @FAT_Village
#FATVillageartwalk
#FATVillageartsdistrict
#FATVillageprojects

Glavovic Studio / Margi Glavovic Nothard Studio

Facebook | @glavovic
Twitter | @glavovic
Instagram | @glavovic
#FLOW 
#glavovicstudio 

Cadence Pop Up Gallery

Facebook | @cadenceliving
Twitter | @cadenceliving
Instagram | @cadenceliving
#cadencegallery 

Mockingbird Trail

Facebook | @MockingbirdTrail
Twitter | @MockingbirdFTL
Instagram | @MockingbirdTrail
#mockingbirdtrail 
#readytoroam

Mac Fine Art

Facebook | @MACfineart
Twitter | @MAC_Fine_Art
Instagram | @macfineart
#macfineart 

Made in Broward

Facebook | @MadeinBroward

Laser Wolf

Facebook | @thelaserwolf
Twitter | @thelaserwolf
Instagram | @laser_wolf
#laserwolf

Mass District

Facebook | @massdistrict
Twitter | @massftl
Instagram | @massdistrict
#MASSDistrict 
#InteractMASS 

Art Fallout 2015 Venues Announced

Girls' Club | a private collection with artist-centric public programming
NSU Art Museum | Fort Lauderdale's premiere art museum
1310 Gallery | a three-level exhibition space in the heart of Sailboat Bend Artists Lofts
FATVillage Arts District | a warehouse district of artist studios, exhibition spaces and creative businesses
Glavovic Studio | a design and architecture firm producing innovative public projects
Cadence Pop-up Gallery | a landscape architecture firm leading community outreach projects
MAC Fine Art | a large visual art gallery providing art services
Made in Broward at the Cottage | a multi-use facility providing alternative education programs
MASS Art District | a warehouse district of artist studios, exhibitors and venues
Laser Wolf | a favorite neighborhood bar for art, music and beer lovers

Public Art Projects
Mockingbird Trail | the official launch date of South Florida's first urban art exploration trail
Outdoor Video Projections | outdoor and interactive video projects along the Art Fallout route, curated by Jen Clay
Giants in the City| large inflatable sculptures by artists activate the grounds of several Art Fallout venues

Showcasing the vast variety of cultural offerings available in our growing hub of a contemporary art scene, in the middle of downtown Fort Lauderdale is Art Fallout 2015!

The 2-mile wide Fallout Zone will be connected by NSU Shark Shuttles which will loop to each destination all evening.

Parking is available in several areas with parking garages, valet parking lots and street/metered parking.

Our Volunteer Bomb Squad will be making the rounds to each destination, guiding visitors through the controlled chaos of Art Fallout and providing answers, info and directions.

Call for Video Artist Proposals during Art Fallout 2015

Girls' Club is looking for proposals for outdoor video projections to be included in Art Fallout 2015 - a one night event celebrating contemporary art in downtown Fort Lauderdale on October 17, 2015.

A small group of artists will be selected by Girls' Club staff and guest co-curator Jen Clay and invited to join Art Fallout. Specific logistics and locations of projects TBD with the artists, but within the 1 mile Art Fallout radius.

Local artists are encouraged to send proposals directly to admin@girlsclubcollection.org with the subject line: Art Fallout Video Projection Proposal.

Proposals should include:

• Artist(s) Name or Group Name
• Artist Contact Phone and Email
• Artist Residential Address
• Project Summary: 
• what is the project, 
• why does it fit into Art Fallout, 
• how big should projection be, 
• what are the specific needs of the project (electrical outlet, lighting, etc), 
• do you own equipment to project or will you need to borrow, 
• what if any audio needed if at all, 
• and any other pertinent details to help us understand your project intent

• Link to Video (do not include videos in email attachments)

Please keep in mind Art Fallout's mission to be inclusive, interactive and a showcase of the tremendous growth of the local art scene here in Fort Lauderdale. The event is an all ages event, and welcomes interaction between artists, venues and the community.

Proposals due by August 31, 2015. 

Selected artists will be contacted directly via email or phone.

Direct questions to: admin@girlsclubcollection, phone calls to 954-828-9151.

Art Fallout Volunteer Bomb Squad is Recruiting!

Get involved in this year's Art Fallout festivities by becoming part of the volunteer bomb squad!

Volunteers are a huge part of what makes Art Fallout so special.

Volunteers are needed each year to help spread the word, pass out flyers, share links, screen print T-shirts, install artworks and projects, work with venues and artists, guide visitors, shoot photo and video, staff shuttle buses and more.

Volunteer perks are plentiful and include free submission for the annual open call exhibit at Girls' Club, awesome lunches during installation days, free screen printing demo at NSU Art Museum and surprise perks along the way!

Register to hear more and sign up today!