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Affordable Color Printing for Artists (by Artists)!

We have proof that you can meet cool people on MySpace. Philadelphia artists Jesse Rinyu, Jeremy Lauder and Paul Yavarone, Jr. with Big Art Show have created Big Art’s Reprorama. They offer full color laser printing on matte or glossy 80 lb cover stock, at the following rates:
8.5 x 11″ for $ .35
11 x 17″ […]

Analogies for Art?

From Sandy…
The reviews are in, and they’re not pretty. The latest Grease revival - starring Max Crumm and Laura Osnes, christened the new Danny and Sandy by the television audiences of Grease: You’re the One That I Want - opened last week at the Brooks Atkinson Theater in New York City. Despite its box-office […]

Stuff To Do This Weekend

Memphis is abuzz this weekend. The Lion King opens tonight at the Orpheum, and runs through September 16. There is an artist presentation with photographer and stylist Robin Tucker at D’Edge Art and Unique Treasures on Friday from 7:00-9:00 pm. And an art exhibition with Michael Warren at MO’s Memphis Originals on Saturday from […]

Rozelle House

(photo courtesy of www.myspace.com/wearememphis)
There’s a new arts co-op in town! Shea Colburn, just one of the group members talks a little bit about the beginnings of a great new making!
Interview w/Shea Colburn:
Can you talk about how the group was started?
The idea first started developing in the summer of 2006. I felt
the need to establish […]

ArtForum at the FedEx Forum

In case you haven’t yet submitted to the 4th Annual First Tennessee ArtForum:
First Tennessee Bank, the sponsor of the club level at FedExForum, is offering artists another opportunity to exhibit artwork in the arena.
A committee will select 3 to 4 artists to exhibit approximately 4 to 8 artworks each, depending on the space available. […]

Playback Theater

Playback Theater is a new theater and dance group in Memphis! They are currently looking for dancers, actors and percussionists! Come to the next audition/workshop, to help bring the arts to various community venues! To find out more information, and the next upcoming audition, check out the flyer!

International Call for Art- Open to Memphian Artists

An opportunity to participate in an international exhibition is a terrible thing to waste! Don’t let this opportunity pass you by!

Hattiloo Happenings

You could easily spend this entire weekend at Hattiloo Theatre. The opening night for Charlayne Woodard’s Pretty Fire is Friday, August 24, with an after party of fondue, music, and more! The play runs through September 9.
There will be an artist reception featuring works by Jessica Branch on Saturday, August 25 from 6:00-7:30 pm. And […]

Sound Off About Downtown Memphis

This post by fearlessvk highlights the Center City Commission’s new request for the public to “Sound off!” about what would make downtown Memphis an even better place to live, work, and play.
Take advantage of this opportunity to make your opinions known! Here is the chance to promote the idea of an alternative gallery space, or […]

UrbanArt: Call to Artists

Help spread the word about this exciting opportunity!
UrbanArt Commission/MATA South Terminal
Memphis, TN
Deadline: 9/26/07
The UrbanArt Commission (UAC) is working with the Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) on the new South Intermodal Terminal. May be an exterior enhancement visible to vehicular traffic on Airways and Brooks, or a more integrated interior piece. The budget is $50,000, and […]

The Artivist on W.E. A.L.L. B.E. Radio

Tha Artivist (aka R2C2H2) presents his internet talk show on W.E. A.L.L. B.E. Radio on Sunday, August 19 from 4:00-5:00 pm. This month’s impressive guests for “We Are the Renaissance” are:

Mat Johnson, author of Hunting in Harlem
Shamontiel L. Vaughn, poet and author of Round Trip
Aaron Van Jordan, author of M-A-C-N-O-L-I-A

Learn more about this show and […]

Weekend Plans

In case you’re still looking for places to go and things to see (or hear) this weekend… There is the Eight Days in Exile show, with art by MCA students, at Studio 1688 tonight from 6:00-9:00 pm. The OutFlix international film festival at Muvico Peabody Place also starts tonight and runs through Sunday. Details including […]

New Things at MCA

Memphis College of Art is leaping toward a new digital future! In Fall 2007, this upcoming semester, MCA has expanded their digital media program with the addtion of Animation as a concentration option. Although, great attention has been given to digital based concentration options, two “older” concentrations have been taken out of the BFA in […]

Candlelight Vigil 2007

Don’t forget that the Candlelight Vigil for Elvis Week 2007 begins tonight at 8:30 pm at the gates of Graceland Mansion.
“When I was a child, ladies and gentlemen, I was a dreamer. I read comic books, and I was the hero of the comic book. I saw movies, and I was the hero in the […]

John Guttierez at Montyshane

More art for you! Montyshane Gallery announces the opening reception for John Guttierez on Friday, August 17 at 7:00 pm. The show runs through September 14.