What does everyone think of the new banners identifying buildings around campus? Obviously the new identity system as a whole is a mess, but I have to admit that I like the idea of these banners. I remember being new to the campus, and this would have helped immensely. As for all the randomly plastered Education First banners and decals….  not so much.

This Friday, April 25, BathHouse hypermedia journal goes live with the reveal of their re-designed website, designed by EMU alum and frequent contributor to this blog Nick Woods.

The site boasts a new user-friendly interface and will experiment with innovative ways for readers to interact.

At the site you will find:
• Archived and current BH issues
• Regularly updated Artist-spotlights
• Bi-weekly BH “finds” (presentations of great journals, artists, and organizations to inspire and connect you)
• Submission and current staff info.

Visit them this Friday at: BHjournal.com

–
Sarah Smarch
Editor-in-Chief
BathHouse Hypermedia Journal
www.bhjournal.com

Edited by current Creative Writing graduate students at Eastern Michigan University, BathHouse promotes interdisciplinary and hybrid arts with a special emphasis on language and innovation. We are interested in art that blurs the lines of conventional form and genre.

PS: They are always looking for designers to work on various projects, so drop Sarah Smarch a line if you are interested.

hey guys! just to let you know,
LAB OPENS = SUNDAY APRIL 30th, 10:00 am -

5:00 pm

if you have any problems getting into the lab, please call me (sarah) 734 277 1962.
if you would like to come on saturday night or you don’t have a computer and want
to be let in at another time please e-mail me (jalliso1@emich.edu).

good luck with exams!
see you around,

Sarah Allison

EMU Friends of the Library need our help. They are having a contest and need us to do the following:

1. design a bookmark
2. design for a 11″ x 8″ canvas bag (2-3 colours) 
3. design a new logo for them

Each category will win a $100 gift certificate. These designs will give back to the EMU community as they are using them for a fund raiser to make the library better. Not only do you have a chance to win some money but you have the opportunity to give back to EMU. There are a few restrictions you must remember:

• bookmark and canvas bag must say “EMU Friends of the Library”
• your name and graduation year will appear on the design
• you can  have a printed piece to put in your portfolio
• they really want your design to “POP”
• let’s show the library how supportive we are

if you need to ask my any questions, please e-mail me or reply to this. my e-mail is jalliso1@emich.eduif you would like to visit EMU friends of the Library website go to http://brand.emich.edu/fol

Dear Students,

Enclosed is the application for the Senior Show. Your faculty encourages you all to enter…and it’s the very first time we are having this event. This is a great way to end your education at EMU- a show with your peers highlighting those about to graduate.

First Annual Senior B.F.A. Exhibition
Feb. 11 - March 6
Ford Art Gallery
Reception: Mon., Feb. 11, 4:00-6:00 p.m.

This exhibition will display the work of art majors graduating during the 2007-2008 academic year. It will be a culminating experience for those pursuing the B.F.A. in art and will allow the art department to showcase the richly varied work of its graduating seniors.

Requirements to enter this show:

1. You must have at least 100 credits but you don’t have to be graduating this semester.
2. You can submit 1 to 3 pieces
3. Selection of work done through professors. This means you should talk to your professor about which pieces you should submit.
4. Work must be dropped off on Thurs., February 7 with the application(s) filled out.

bfa_senior_app.pdf

Questions should be directed to either Jen Locke (jlocke1@emich.edu) or Andrew Maniotes (amaniotes@emich.edu).
Best,
Andrew Maniotes
Jen Locke

Dear Students,

The first annual BFA exhibit is coming up soon!  February 11th.

This is a SENIORS only show. The FIRST one we have ever held and something we have been pushing for for a long time. It will be hung in the University Gallery at. Be a part of EMU history.

If you are a senior with around 100 credits, you are elligible.Think about 1-3 works that they you want to install for the exhibit. 

We will send along information soon about how we will go about working with you for spotting and installing.

This is a GREAT opportunity to show your work to the public, friend, parents, etc …and a nice way to end your time at EMU.

Come on people … do like Alan and Sarah said and TEAR THAT SHIT UP !  ;)
Best,

Andrew Maniotes

Jen Locke

okay i hope i got your attention. you need to come to the aiga meeting this week (on thursday) at 8:00….

we need you to come out and brain storm some ideas for the portfolio review that will be held at EMU

this year.  you need to come out, its pretty fun. get involved…. care.

There is a little girl back home (in Brockville Ontario) that was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Her name is Lilly and she is one-years-old. There is going to be an art exhibition in Toronto where all art sold will go towards her medical bills as she comes from a family that isn’t well off. I’m looking for people who would be interested in donating paintings or creating paintings, photos, posters, ect. for the exhibition - but there’s a catch: the exhibition is called “Lilies for Lilly” so all art should be of a lily or lilies. If you can have the items for me before February 16th 2008 that would be sweet. If you can frame it that would be even better but if not I can pay for it to be framed.

Canadian Sarah (ask around if you don’t know who I am)

Here’s another opportunity to see work in progress, learn about company histories, and chat it up with the pros. This particular tour is set up to give students insight into a variety of work environments–from a large marketing agency to a small design studio. Ann Arbor boasts a community of vibrant design firms and independent businesses. The afternoon of studio visits will be a walking tour to three companies, and conclude with a satellite version of AIGA Detroit’s popular Third Thursday event, Wandering Friday.
Registration is limited to allow more one-on-one interactions with your studio hosts. In order to participate, please register by sending your RSVP to Kelly Salchow at education@detroit.aiga.org by Wednesday, November 7. When replying, please include your name, phone number, email address, and AIGA student membership status.

U of M Marketing and design is the first studio. We’ll meet there at 1pm after the registration (TBD) in the
Argus I Building
535 W. William Street, Suite 2100
Ann Arbor, MI 48103-4943

Schedule
12:30 - 1:00: registration (location TBD)
1:00 - 2:10: Michigan Marketing & Design
2:20 - 3:30: Perich Advertising + Design
3:40 - 4:50: Q LTD
5:00 - 6:30: Wandering Friday at the UM Museum of Art Off/Site

http://detroit.aiga.org/events/414/

http://emich.facebook.com/event.php?eid=5641438398

The Student Gallery should actually be open tomorrow *crosses fingers

anyway, when I went to help clean-up tonight I grabbed all of the tiled pieces that were not hung up on the walls, I have class in the morning so I’ll be dropping everything off in the lab. So if you still want to hang your piece up in the gallery everything should be there. I’ll be going over to the gallery with a few things tomorrow around 11 to hang them up.

the gallery is looking pretty swell so I encourage everyone to go and take a look. A lot of hardwork  went into painting and screening and cleaning. Plus, it should be changing every once in a bit so go more than once!