Wanna go to an opening this weekend?

Local Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series Competition winner Al Burts was chosen to represent Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC in the national final competition held during Art Basel Miami Beach this December 2012. 

He will be competing against 9 other top artist from around the country and will exhibit at SCOPE Art Show during Art Basel MB week.

The winner of this final competition will win a solo exhibit at Rush Fine Arts Gallery in New York City in 2013. The aim of the Artisan Series is to discover new artists from a variety of mediums including drawing, painting, graphics and digital art. 

Al Burts will be showing at International Visions - The Gallery in a solo exhibition  title "Passport Please" featuring new artwork from Burts. That show is from November 8 - December 8, 2012. An Opening Reception will be held for this exhibit on Saturday, November 10, 2012 from 6:30pm-9pm.

Go Vote!

Seldom are the choices in a US Presidential election have been so clear - go vote today and hope that we have a clear winner tomorrow lest the lawyers decide who'll be our next president.

Current Disaster Resources for Artists

Current Disaster Resources 

Please, see below for Superstorm Sandy recovery information - you should also bookmark and keep handy as a reference...

ART-SPECIFIC SANDY RECOVERY RESOURCES

POLLOCK-KRASNER FOUNDATION RESPONDS TO HURRICANE SANDY DISASTER
Deeply concerned for the welfare of artists affected by the Hurricane Sandy disaster, the Pollock-Krasner Foundation is currently accepting emergency requests for grants to professional visual artists, which will be expedited under the Foundation’s guidelines. Artists are encouraged to visit our Foundation’s website, www.pkf.org   where we have an online application. If you do not have access to the internet, please contact the Foundation by telephone (212-517-5400) or fax (212-288-2836).  All requests will be promptly addressed. A completed application form, cover letter, exhibition history and ten images of your work (jpegs or photos of work will be accepted) will be needed to be considered for our emergency grants.

JOAN MITCHELL FOUNDATION:
"If you are - or know of - a visual artist who has been affected by [Hurricane Sandy] please contact us. The Foundation has funding allocated specifically for emergency assistance to painters and sculptors affected by natural disasters... We know that communication for many is very limited now, but our staff can be reached by email at: info@joanmitchellfoundation.org."

HURRICANE SANDY - ARTISTS' RELIEF EXCHANGE

The primary purpose is to assist artists who have had a career threatening emergency, but also serves artists who are just starting out and artists who need resources to take the next step in their careers.

http://exchange.craftemergency.org/

FREE LOST OF DAMAGED ART CONSULTATIONS
New York State-based visual artists and arts nonprofits who were affected by Hurricane Sandy can contact the Law Office of Sergio Munoz Sarmiento for questions pertaining to an artist’s lost or damaged artworks — whether it was in their studio, home, gallery, or museum — and also calls pertaining to any damages to their studios or living areas. Arts nonprofits are also welcome to call with similar questions pertaining to lost or damaged artwork or other operational questions.
http://artlawoffice.com/2012/11/ny-artists-legal-information/ 

POST-SANDY ART RECOVERY 

ArtsReady has compiled a comprehensive list of resources for conserving artwork, post-storm. Review links to find information about stabilizing works, repairing damage, and contacting relevant organizations for assistance.

http://us2.forward-to-friend1.com/forward/show?u=d978aeb7b11c25a41fe65fbd1&id=7bb9562319

ARTSREADY

Information about art recovery resources and emergency grants. 

https://www.artsready.org/page/useful_links

AMERICAN INSTITUTE CONSERVATION OF HISTORIC AND ARTISTIC WORKS COLLECTION EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (AIC-CERT)

AIC-CERT can aid any institution, organization, collectors, or artists who were impacted by Hurricane Sandy.  Resources and information on disaster recovery and salvage can be found on the AIC website at www.conservation-us.org/disaster. ;

• Call AIC’s 24-hour assistance number at 202.661.8068 for advice by phone.

• Call 202.661.8068 to arrange for a team to come to the site to complete damage assessments and help with salvage organization.

• They can also be reached via email - info@conservation-us.org

POST-STORM ART RECOVERY / CONSERVATION

• Conservation OnLine: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byorg/nps/npsafter.html
• Studio Protector: http://www.studioprotector.org/OnlineGuide/Salvage.aspx
• American Institute for Conservation: http://www.conservation-us.org/disaster
• National Center for Preservation Technology and Training:
• http://ncptt.nps.gov/wet-recovery/
• Heritage Preservation: http://www.heritagepreservation.org/PROGRAMS/TASKFER.HTM
• Craft Emergency Relief Fund: http://craftemergency.org/emergency-response
• Arts Ready: https://www.artsready.org/page/useful_links
• National Document Conservation Center: http://www.nedcc.org/disaster/disaster.php (Hotline: +1.978.470.1010)
• MoMA consortium on conserving works released this document on emergency handling of artwork damaged by flooding.
• National Center for Preservation Technology and Training
  Water damage recovery http://ncptt.nps.gov/wet-recovery/
  

http://www.lmcc.net/cooler/dedicated/2012/2012.11.hurricane_sandy.html

CHRISTIE'S REACHES OUT TO DOWNTOWN ARTISTS/GALLERIES

Christie’s is arranging space for artists to use their laptops and charge their phones, and may be able to assist galleries with storage space for their art. Those interested, please call (212) 468-7177.

CRAFT EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND (CERF)

relief@craftemergency.org, 802-229-2306

http://craftemergency.org/artists_services/emergency_relief/grants_loans

• RAPID RELIEF: EMERGENCY GRANTS  -- CERF+’s Emergency Grants are designed to provide immediate help to eligible craft artists after career-threatening emergencies. The maximum potential Emergency Grant is $3,000. The maximum potential Emerging Professional Craft Artist Emergency Grant is $2,000. CERF+ loans and other CERF+ grants are not available to those qualifying for this grant program. 

• CAREER RECOVERY: EMERGENCY RECOVERY LOAN -- CERF+’s Emergency Recovery Loan is used by an eligible craft artist to re-establish, improve, or possibly expand his/her work capacity after an emergency. The maximum potential Emergency Recovery Loan is $8,000. No interest is charged and loans must be repaid within five years. To be considered for an Emergency Recovery Loan, applicants must answer all applicable application questions, provide a cash flow projection statement for the next 12 months as well a short, loan-related business plan.

Residencies for Artists

RESIDENCIES (ARTISTS):

The Saison Foundation / Residence in Morishita Studio. Research residencies for artists and arts administrators, i.e. producers, program directors and curators, engaged in contemporary theater and dance. Japan.
Deadline: November 8, 2012
http://www.saison.or.jp/english/

Arteles Residency Program Finland 2013.
Deadline: November 9, 2012
http://www.arteles.org/apply_to_residency.html

ArtFunkl, based in Manchester,UK is delighted to offer another opportunity in the Scribus series of Residencies for writers or digital media artists. UK.
Deadline: November 12, 2012
http://www.artfunkl.com/residency/call-for-entries-scribus-06-residency-for-writers-or-digital-media-artists/

Est-Nord-Est, résidence d’artistes/Appel de dossiers 2013/Artistes en résidence. Canada.
Deadline: November 15, 2012
http://estnordest.org/wp2009/?page_id=20

The Jan van Eyck Academie is an international post-academic art institute that offers space to ambitions, plans and work of artists, designers, writers, curators, thinkers. Maastricht (NL).
Deadline: November 15, 2012
http://www.janvaneyck.nl/

Gastatelier Gasmesserhaus: The studio community AZB Arbeitsgemeinschaft Zurcher Bildhauer has invented this temporay studio for sculptors and installations or 3D workers. CH.
Deadline: November 15, 2012
http://www.plastiker.ch/00-AZB_new/gasteatelier

Mexican & European Media Artists in Residence Exchange EMARE MEX 2012-2013, The European Media Art Network.
Deadline: November 15, 2012
http://www.emare.eu/news.html

As a multiplex cultural arts center, Incheon Art Platform (IAP) is based on artists-in-residency programs. It hosts exhibitions, performances and concerts all over the year and runs various events and educational programs for general public. South Korea.
Deadline: November 15, 2012
http://www.inartplatform.kr/english_new/residency/residency.php

The Civitella Ranieri Foundation will provide the two selected UNESCO-Aschberg Laureates with an apartment, work space, and two meals six days per week for a six-week residency. Only through the Unesco Aschberg bursaries for artists it is possible to send an application. Italy.
Deadline: November 15, 2012
http://www.civitella.org/

360 XOCHI QUETZAL is a new, free artist residency located in Chapala, Mexico on the shores of the largest lake in Mexico where artists and writers will find inspiration from the stunning views of mountains, lake and sunsets. Mexico.
Deadline: November 17, 2012
http://www.deborahkruger.com/1/art-residency.html

Arquetopia Art Production Artist Residency – Oaxaca and Puebla, Mexico – Jan/Feb 2013.
Deadline: November 18, 2012
http://www.arquetopia.com

2013 Master Artists-in-Residence Schedule at Atlantic Center for the Arts, Residency #148, February 18–March 10
Deadline: November 18, 2012
http://www.aca35.org

Cittadellarte-Fondazione Pistoletto is a non-profit organisation endorsed by the region of Piedmont, Northern Italy. Since 1998, Cittadellarte-Fondazione Pistoletto has run the UNIDEE in Residence International Programme. UNIDEE takes part in the 2013 programme of the UNESCO Aschberg bursaries for visual artists. Read more about this stipend and how to apply here. Deadline for the UNESCO Aschberg: 18 November. Italy.
Deadline: November 18, 2012
http://unidee.cittadellarte.it/

Maumau artist-in-residence programme in Turkey.
Deadline: November 19, 2012
http://www.maumauartresidency.com/

Join TRACTOR! Residency for creative professionals from all the fields of : Visual Arts, Media Art, Music & Sound, Performing Arts, Design, Architecture, Literature, Research. Slovenia.
Deadline: November 19, 2012
http://dclinicstudios.com/research-platforms/tractor

TWS Aoyama:Creator-in-Residence provides a truly diverse range of opportunities for exchange for people of age or gender, and working in any genre. Japan.
Deadline: November 20, 2012
http://www.tokyo-ws.org/

International Centre of Graphic Arts (MGLC): the residency programme is one of the initiatives of the International Centre of Graphic Arts aimed at integrating, supporting and developing the work of cultural operators within the artistic and institutional dimensions in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Deadline: November 20, 2012
http://www.mglc-lj.si/eng/

The NPO BEPPU PROJECT is opening an International Artist in Residence program for artists in the music field and the contemporary art field (visual arts and performing arts). Japan.
Deadline: November 23, 2012
http://www.beppuproject.com/

The Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center: Bellagio creative arts residencies are for composers, novelists, journalists, playwrights, poets, video/filmmakers and visual artists. The Center typically offers one-month stays for no more than 3-5 individual artists at a time. Italy.
Deadline: November 30, 2012
http://www.rockefellerfoundation.org/bellagio-center

CACIS - Forn de la cal:  The center hosts visual arts projects, performing arts, performance, thinking, land- and site-specific art as well as research projects on sustainability and nature preservation. The residence has the basic conditions for research and study. Spain.
Deadline: November 30, 2012
http://www.cacis.cat/

The Digital Arts Studios’ residency programme aims to encourage and support new and established artists in the creation of innovative, challenging and experimental new work by providing a creative hub with access to multiple facilities and resources. UK.
Deadline: November 30, 2012
http://www.digitalartsstudios.com/residencies/

Cyprus College of Art: The Cornaro Residencies 2013, 3 Month Artists Residencies. The fee for a three month stay (15 February to 15 May 2013) is 1000 euro, which pays for basic single room youth hostel style accommodation (shared washing and cooking facilities), studio space and tutorial assistance in either Lempa (Paphos) or Larnaca. Cyprus.
Deadline: asap.
http://www.artcyprus.org/newcornaro/postgraduate.html

Halka Art Project invites artists and researchers for Spring 2013 term Residency Programme in Istanbul. Turkey.
Deadline: December 31, 2012
http://www.halkaartproject.net/application_form.php

Applications to Nes Artist Residency may be submitted at any time (open call). Iceland.
Deadline: Anytime
http://neslist.is/application/application-form/

McColl Center for Visual Art's residency program: ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE + ENVIRONMENTAL ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE. USA.
Deadline: Anytime
http://www.mccollcenter.org/artists-in-residence/submit-materials-for-residency-programs

Artist in Residency Program, Shanghai @ The Swatch Art Peace Hotel, Shanghai, China.
Deadline: Anytime.
http://www.swatch-art-peace-hotel.com/apply

Chinese Arts Centre: The Whisper Residency gives you a taster session of Breathe, being able to live and work within the residency space but for 1 month. Manchester, UK.
Deadline: Anytime.
http://www.chinese-arts-centre.org/get-involved/professional-development/residency-programmes/

Spark Box Studio’s Artist Residency Program provides live/work space to accommodate both emerging and professional printmakers, photographers, painters, illustrators, curators and writers. Canada.
Deadline: Ongoing
http://sparkboxstudio.com/residency/

Dexter screws up again...

Remember a few years ago when I got pissed because one of my favorite TV shows - Showtime's Dexter - got the Cuban dialect all wrong, and then screwed up even bigger when it assumed that Cubans are just Mexicans with a different name and assumed that Cubans ate burritos.

The latest episode of Dexter fucks up again, but manages to offend two Latin American people at once... first, when referring to Colombian criminals, in a scene it spells their nationality (on a police whiteboard) as "Columbians."

I guess Showtime doesn't know the difference between criminals from the District of Columbia and criminals from the fucking country known as Colombia; the people from there are known as "Colombians" to everyone on this planet but to the ignorant, uneducated writers from Dexter.

The second cultural and ignorant offense is (once again) dealing with the "Cuban food" roach coach that feeds Miami's best.

In this latest episode, I noticed that the sign on the roach coach spells out "Cucina Cubana" which is an interesting mixture (and misspelling) of the Italian (not Spanish) word for "kitchen" or "Cucina" and the real Spanish word for "kitchen" or "Cocina."

An "u" instead of an "o" makes a big cultural difference and the Dexter crew really needs to hire someone who lives in Miami and stop going by what Hollywood idiots pass for Miami.

Dear Dexter writers (or whoever is in charge of this fucking inept roach coach part in the series):
(a) there's no such thing as "burritos" in Cuban food and
(b) "Cucina" is Italian - NOT Spanish!

Makes my head hurt.

In just a couple of days...

Two more days and all those divisive, nasty, caustic, gagging, hateful, and dogmatic political postings by some of my FB friends will end...

I wish.

New art gallery to open

Grand Opening of a new art gallery

“Gallery de Fabbio”

Saturday, December 1^st 2012, from 1-8 PM pm at-

10007 Kinross Ave.,

Silver Spring, MD 20901

301. 593. 5507

www.johndefabbiophoto.com