Keetra Dixon will be speaking this Thursday March 26th, 7:00PM at Strong Auditorium. You should go and be amazed by her work. For a sneak peak check out her website fromkeetra.com.

I post my drawings on the site Deviant Art. Figured I’d let everyone know that there is a competition right now to design a new logo for them. Prize is $2,500. The thing is, the logo you see above is their new logo. This competition is a challenge to make a better logo than above. I think this logo is better than their old one, but I’m letting you guys know about this, in case you want to take a stab at it.

They have to be submitted by October 14 at 11:59pm. I’m pretty sure you need to have an account in order to enter, since the entries need to be submitted under a specific category of “deviation submissions.” There are free accounts though.

For reference, here is their old logo, with their mascot.

Tuesday, Sept. 23, 6:00p.m.
Student Center Ballroom *

Photographer Paul Shambroom is best known for his projects examining power structures within the United States. Recent projects include Meetings, a collection of photographs of municipal and community meetings across the country, and Security, a series documenting anti-terrorist training camps in the post-9/11 era. Shambroom’s work has been exhibited at the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Julie Saul Gallery, both in New York; at the Walker Art Center, Minneapolis; and at the Museum of Contemporary Photography, Chicago. Three monographs of his photos have been published.

http://paulshambroomart.com

* NOTE: this location has been changed from the original announcements due to flooding in the Halle basement.

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

This thursday will be the Third Annual Eastern Michigan Film Festival. I didn’t know it existed until this year. I was asked to put together a DVD of student work (since I didn’t find out until after the deadline). The 26 minute DVD titled ,Salvos from the Art Department, includes work from last winter to current work by students in the Art Department.Here is a complete list of students whose work will be shown:Shawn Lee, Nick Woods, Kari McLeod, Jon Fenlon, Ashely Sako, Ashley Santrock, Alan Languirand, Jai Liu, Ryan Haury, Hui Yang, Derek Reitzel, Chad Carlson, Andrew Reaume, Nick Weidner, Matt Bernick, Amisha Frye, Amanda Nees, Rachel Auriemma, Ashley Strauss, Aaron Selix, and title and end credits feature animations by Ashley Strauss and Calvin Locklear.3rd Annual EMU Student Video/Film FestivalApril 3rd12:00 – 8:00PMStudent Center Auditorium(admission free)

The CSS/HTML class files are ready to go for Tuesday, March 11. You can view them with the link below.

http://www.emugraphicdesign.com/aiga/events/webdesign

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