Monday, August 26, 2013

Art Fallout 2013 venues announced

Art Fallout 2013 Venues and Partners


Girls' Club

117 NE 2 Street
Girls' Club is a non-profit private collection and alternative exhibition space providing year-round arts programming and events including film screenings, workshops, art talks, panel discussions and more.
 www.girlsclubcollection.org

FATVillage Arts District

NW 1 Avenue, between 5 and 6 street
FAT Village is a concentration of artist studios, galleries and creative business on NW 1 Avenue between 5 and 6 Street.  Open studios, special exhibitions, galleries and pop-up exhibits line the avenue in this growing arts neighborhood.
www.fatvillage.com

Cadence Pop Up Gallery

435 N. Andrews Avenue
Cadence is a Landscape Architecture, Urban Design and Planning practice located within FAT Village Arts District in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
www.cadence-living.com 

1310 Gallery at Sailboat Bend Artists Lofts

1310 SW 2nd Court
1310 Gallery is an artist-run collective that offers over 2400 square feet of exhibition space split into 3 levels, and housed within ArtSpace’s live/work facility, Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts
www.sailboatbendartists.com

 

 Glavovic Studio

724 NE 3 Avenue
Glavovic Studio is an award-winning design firm located in South Florida exploring and producing contemporary architecture, art and urban design, with a focus on exceptional creative processes and client oriented services that engage the environment and provide social value.
www.glavovicstudio.com

Bedlam Lorenz Assembly

520 N. Andrews Avenue
Bedlam Lorenz Assembly (BLA) is Young At Art Museum's contemporary arts and alternative projects group, created to further the development of art and culture in South Florida. The group works with artists, art institutions, and site-specific locations to facilitate the production, presentation and integration of art in culture, with a focus community accessibility.
www.bedlamlorenzassembly.com

Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale

1 E. Las Olas Blvd
The Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale (MOAFL) is home to a collection of over 6,000 historic, modern and contemporary art works, providing a year-round schedule of exhibitions, lectures, panels and member events.
www.moafl.org

Third Avenue Artist Studios

NE 3 Avenue Area
The Third Avenue Art District's artist studios will be opening their doors, inviting the public to peak into their working studios to see special exhibitions, recent work and all that is involved in an artist's creative space. The studios line NE Third Avenue from NE 2 Street to 8 street and will be participating for the first time in this year's Art Fallout events.
www.thirdavenueartdistrict.com

Participating Third Avenue Artist Studios include: Francie Bishop Good, Tin Ly, Mary Lou Siefker, Rosanna Saccoccio, Madeline Denaro, Wilma Bulkin Siegel, Margi Glavovic Nothard, Tobey Archer, Janet Gold.


Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Art Fallout 2013 Venues host open calls for Artist Submissions

With Art Fallout 2013 only a few months away, we've put together a list of exhibition calls and artist opportunities. As more opportunities are made available, they will be added this list.

Get involved with downtown Fort Lauderdale's largest ArtWalk and good luck!


Girls' Club


Art Fallout: Thinking on Paper: All South Florida artists are invited to submit artworks to a one-day open-call visual art exhibition of unframed works on paper. Work will be installed at Girls’ Club, located. A panel of prominent South Florida arts professionals will informally judge the works, offering professional feedback and exposing artists' works to local gallery owners, dealers, curators and museum professionals. The public is invited to comment as well, using a system of color-coded handwritten messages placed by each work.
Drop Off Deadline Oct 4. Submission fee: $10 per work, limit 2 works.
Read more...

Volunteers wanted! Help install artworks, guide visitors, shoot photo and video for Art Fallout. Volunteers perks abound. For more information email admin@girlsclubcollection.org.

1310 Gallery at Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts

Rough and Tumble: Seeking Sculpture, Installation art, Video art, Mixed media, Use of found objects, and/or non-traditional media are preferred. Larger sizes and Site specificity preferable.  Proposals for new works, site-specific Installation art, and performances are welcome. A proposal explanation and examples of previous work are required.
Submitted artwork should be relevant to the “rough and tumble” theme.
Deadline July 28. Submission fee: $15 for up to 10 images.
Read more...


FAT Village

Fiber Optics at The Projects: Seeking artists that have “Contemporary” approaches to traditional fiber art processes such as sewing, knitting, crochet, embroidery, plaiting, weaving, rug-hooking, quilting, etc., or use fiber art textiles like fabric, lace, felt, thread, yarn, etc. Artists that merge these traditional craft processes with unexpected materials, other media, sculpture, installation, and video art are preferred.  Unconventional approaches are combined with technique, embellishment, and aesthetic appeal. Proposals for site-specific Installation art, and performances are welcome as well. For site-specific works, a proposal explanation and examples of previous work are required. Floor plan available upon request.
Deadline Aug 18. Submission Fee: $15 jury fee and $10 participation fee. 
Read more...




Thursday, September 27, 2012

New sites and venues @ Art Fallout 2012


Art Fallout 2012 expands with the addition of a few more spaces celebrating and exhibiting contemporary art!


Saturday, September 15, 2012

2012 Art Fallout Venue and Site Happenings

Art Fallout: Drawn In
Girls' Club
117 NE 2 St.

Girls' Club presents a one-day, open call art exhibition of works on paper with a fun interactive element. Art Fallout: Drawn In invites all South Florida artists to submit work, details available at www.girlsclubcollection.org/events. A panel of prominent South Florida arts professionals will informally judge and the public is invited to give personal feedback to the artists via a system of color-coded handwritten messages. Join the exchange and leave your own note!

Free parking available at the City Hall Parking Garage across the street.

Appropriated Gender
 

1310 Gallery @ Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts
1310 SW 2nd Ct. (Middle St.)

1310 Gallery invites you to Appropriated Gender, a substantial group exhibition of 44 artists, both regional and national, that explore gender perception and self-identity. The exhibition reflects a wide range of aesthetic approaches, from witty, campy, or humorous to observational, intuitive, and personal in a smorgasbord of visual delights that will not disappoint. A group of prominent art professionals will serve as guest judges and select cash prizes.

Limited parking is available on the street and surrounding neighborhood. Please avoid parking in grass swales. Or take the shuttle bus!

SHARK
Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University
1 E. Las Olas Blvd.

The Museum of Art is inviting Art Fallout visitors free admission to SHARK. The exhibition includes sculptures, photographs and videos from 70 artists exploring all 400 species of the much-maligned ocean predator. A section also explores the impact of “Jaws,” Steven Spielberg’s 1975 thriller still terrorizing beach-goers today. Books & Books and Museum CafĂ© will be open, offering beer, wine and snacks.

Parking available at several garages nearby, additional metered parking is available on surrounding streets.

Open Galleries, Artist Studios and alternative exhibition spaces
FATVillage
NW 1 Avenue between 5 and 6 Street

World and Eye, Judith Schwab Art Studio, Project Fine Art, Francisco Sheuat and Julio Green Studio, Samsara Folk Art Gallery, Alfred Phillips Art Studio, Projects North, Projects South Exhibit, Puppet Network, Donna Haynes Art Studio, Bonney Goldstein Art Studio, Rolling Stock Gallery, Andrews Living Art Studio, C & I Studios, Iron Forge Press, Sixth Star Entertainment Studio

Parking available at lots and metered parking on street in various locations. Be sure to avoid tow away spaces in the area. Or take the shuttle bus!

GS TALKS: 01 Conversations on Community, Looking at Kennedy

Glavovic Studio
724 NE 3 Ave

Glavovic Studio presents the first event of their GS TALKS Series. GS TALKS: 01 Conversations on Community will explore Glavovic Studio’s upcoming project Kennedy Homes Affordable Housing. Through video, drawings, photos and an ongoing informal discussion, this event invites the community to engage in a dialogue on affordable housing, civic engagement, art and design. Also, visitors will get to preview some of the Artwork at Kennedy such as custom produced laminate by Artist Francie Bishop-Good, Photography by Ivory Mizell, Wall Hooks by Miami-based LMNOQ, Furniture by Mario Bellini, Philippe Starck, Piero Lissoni, Antonio Citterio, Vico Magistretti, among others, and a new Logo and Landscape Wayfinding by Glavovic Studio.

CHAIRs  
Tandem Gallery, co-curated by Cadence & Zahn development
435 N Andrews Ave., No 2.

CHAIRs - Co-curated by Cadence and Zahn Development, CHAIRs explores the art, design, fabrication and distribution of this primary element of every living environment - the chair. Tandem Gallery is featuring pieces that display the art & balance of function, design and production of the chair. A portion of any proceeds collected from art pieces sold will be directly funneled into the Flagler Village Community through various projects. The CHAIRs Exhibit is dedicated to further development of the proposed Flagler Village Community Garden. Side walk carts will be on site serving organic brazilian coffee, organic treats and raw, vegan and gluten free foods.

Metered Parking on Andrews & NW 5th Street, free parking on NW 1st Avenue (just west of the gallery), City Parking Garage 5min walk.

Picnic Blanket
a participatory public installation and intervention by Misael Soto
Huizenga Plaza at Las Olas Blvd and Andrews Avenue
5pm - Sunset
Miami-based artist Misael Soto will be laying out his 60 x 60-foot picnic blanket as part of Art Fallout 2012. Visitors and passersby are encouraged to enjoy the blanket as if it were their own. He will bring sunscreen, snacks, drinks, and games to share, visitors are encouraged to do the same. All are welcome to occupy and enjoy the blanket as Soto hopes to subvert the way park-goers claim their temporary real estate and define spatial and social boundaries.  *Installation is weather dependent.


After Party @ 9pm
Green Room

109 SW 2nd Ave.

After party at Green Room with Rock For AiFL featuring artwork by Art Institute Fort Lauderdale students. Unwind and have a drink celebrating the growth of contemporary art in downtown Fort Lauderdale!

Parking available at several garages nearby, additional metered parking is available on surrounding streets.

Shuttle bus runs from 5-9:30pm.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Submit your work for Art Fallout: Drawn In at Girls' Club



Art Fallout : Drawn In
Open Call for Work on Paper

Drop-off times: Wednesday - Friday, October 3-5


All South Florida artists are invited to submit works for Art Fallout: Drawn In, a one-day, open-call works on paper exhibition at Girls' Club, at 117 NE 2nd Street, October 6th, 2012, from 5pm to 8pm.Submit your drawings, drawn-on collage, photos, paintings, sketches, prints, poetry, architect drafts - any work on paper.

Submission fee is $10 per work, limit of two works per artist. All work must be on paper, NO FRAMES OR MATT BOARDS OF ANY KIND. Works must measure no more than 24 x 24 inches, 2D only please. Drop-off hours are Wednesday - Friday, Oct. 3-5, 1-5pm, call or email to make other arrangements.

A panel of prominent South Florida arts professionals, curators and gallery owners will informally judge and leave feedback. The public is also invited to give personal feedback via a system of color-coded handwritten messages.

A fun way to connect artists and art enthusiasts, inspiring individuals to start their own art collections and gaining exposure for new work!

SUBMISSION FORM AND DETAILS

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

2012 Art Fallout is on its way!

Saturday, October 6, 5-9pm


Girls' Club

1310 Gallery

FAT Village

Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale

with an afterparty at The Green Room

and free shuttles circulating all evening


Celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month and discover the hotbed of creativity developing in Fort Lauderdale with Art Fallout and experience a fun and social way to see what has been brewing in local studios, galleries and alternative spaces all year. Free shuttles will take visitors to each venue, parking also available at each space. Food trucks, cafes and refreshments available at each fallout site.

@ Girls’ Club, a one-day, open call art exhibition of works on paper. Art Fallout: Drawn In invites all South Florida artists to submit unframed works on paper for inclusion.  Submission form and details available at www.girlsclubcollection.org.events  A panel of prominent South Florida arts professionals will informally judge the works in the exhibition on their merits and the public is invited to give personal feedback to the artists via a system of color-coded handwritten messages.

@ 1310 Gallery in Sailboat Bend Artists Lofts, Appropriated Gender: group exhibition of diverse visual art and performance interpretations of gender perception and self-identity.

@ FAT Village, open artist studios, special exhibitions, a swarm of food trucks and new alternative spaces.

@ the Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale enjoy free admission to the summer blockbuster exhibition Shark. 

End your night @ The Green Room for a toast to downtown Fort Lauderdale's contemporary art activity. 


Art Fallout T-shirts, designed by Lisa Rockford and Ben Morey, available online and at venues during the event. More information coming soon!

Saturday, October 22, 2011

Art Fallout 2011 drew a huge crowd- SUCCESS!

The numbers of artists participating plus the dedicated art fans that turned out to write their comments on post-it notes proves that there is a thriving scene for contemporary art in downtown Fort Lauderdale.

Art Fallout is organized in tandem with National Arts and Humanities Month. We're really pleased that so many people appreciate what the arts and culture contribute to our lives.

Thanks to Teodora Dakova for her photo documentation of Art Fallout.