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WHAT'S HAPPENING: SCREENINGS AND EVENTS |
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Friday, July 3 - First Friday Art Walk Time: 5:30 PM Cost: Free ~~~ New shows for July - August open in DIVA's galleries during the First Friday Art Walk. For a full description of new work visit wither the DIVA Exhibits Page or check out the DIVA July Newsletter. Check the First Friday Art Walk web page for full details. See below for special DIVA events. |
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Friday, July 3 - First Friday Events at DIVA Time: 5:30 - 8:00 PM Cost: Free ~~~ A reception for exhibiting artists will be held at the DIVA Center 110 W. Broadway, Eugene, on Friday, July 3rd from 5:30PM - 8:00PM. The evening will feature a new Meet The Artist program at which the public is encouraged to learn about each artist's work and explore the creative processes involved. Meet The Artist Program schedule:
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ON-GOING Saturday, July 4, 11, 18, 25 - Screenwriting Seminar Instructor: Thomas Blank, Retired Hollywood Film and TV Director Time: 9:00-Noon Cost: $20 per class session, with a minimum registration for 4 Sessions required Registration: 344-3482 ~~~ Class sessions are devoted to review of student work and issues related to premise development, outline, draft, and revision of a script. Along the way structure, character, and form are emphasized. Registration is on going with new participants encouraged to join at the beginning of the month. Class size is limited to ensure adequate feedback from the instructor and fellow writers. |
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Friday, July 10th - Art Talk: Sandi Wetzel, painter Time: Noon Cost: Free ~~~ Contemporary artist, Sandi Whetzel will discuss her current exhibit of acrylic paintings titled, "Succulence! Fantasy blends with reality". Her work is inspired by the artist’s fascination with organic shapes in the world of succulents. Her art embraces and explores the nuances in shapes, patterns and color inspired from the plant world. Whetzel is an acrylic artist living in rural Days Creek, Oregon, south of Roseburg. For the past twelve years she has been instructing Community Education art classes for Umpqua College. |
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Saturday, July 11th - New Poetry Series: Farrah Field and Jared White Time: 7:30 PM Cost: Donation ~~~ Farrah Field and Jared White come to Eugene from Brooklyn, New York and will read from their collection of work. Field's first book of poems, Rising, won Four Way Books’ 2007 Levis Prize.Rising is a gripping debut collection that offers a new Southern poetry in which Field re-thinks Southern storytelling, turning away from narratives of proud heritage to show that what is alive is closest and most important. Jared White's poems have appeared in previous issues of Barrow Street, Cannibal, Coconut, Fulcrum, Harp & Altar, Horse Less Review, The Modern Review, Sawbuck, and Word For/Word, among other journals. |
 LCC Course: #11058 Register at LCC Online. Tuition: $10 includes 30 hours of instruct- ion, screenings, and discussion. Day Pass: $5 at DIVA door day of screen-ings.
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LCC-DIVA: THE MYSTERY OF FILM NOIR - Sundays July 12 &26 | August 9 & 23 Time: 1:00 PM - 6:30 PM Instructor: Tom Blank former Hollywood Director and DIVA screenwriting instructor Admission: $10 LCC Community Education Registration - or - Special $5.00 Day Pass purchased each Sunday at the door This is an LCC Seminar at DIVA that explores the work of the world's award winning directors of Film Noir. If you love great films, and love learning about them, this class is for you. The class will look at the trends and highlights of the history of the film noir in a casual screening room environment. Participants are invited to make themselves comfortable, chairs are provided, but some will prefer to bring pillows and sit on the floor. Students are welcome to bring snacks. July 12th - Session 1
July 26th - Session 2
August 9th - Session 3
August 23rd - Session 4
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Friday, July 17th - Art Talk At Noon - Lewis Forquer Time: Noon Cost: Free ~~~ Photographer Lewis Forquer will discuss his current "Places In Mind" exhibit of images based on constructed miniature settings reflecting "snapshots" of inner subconscious images as a youth. |
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Saturday, July 18th - "Under the Crescent Moon" - DIVA gARTen Party Fundraising Event Ticket: $105 per person. Reservations: 541.344.3482 "Under the Crescent Moon" is the theme for DIVA's third annual fundraising gARTen Party scheduled for the evening of July 18th at the gardens of Spud and Paula Freeman in Junction City. The two acres of spacious gardens, connected by walkways from one to another, include a rose garden, parterre (ornamental flower beds), cut flower garden, vegetable garden, orchard, Japanese style garden and the "west lawn". Lovely water features and sculptures complement these unique spaces. The Mediterranean themed evening has an Oregon flair that features produce from the Freeman's vegetable gardens, Oregon wines and cheeses, and a fabulous feast that includes Oregon lamb, salmon, shrimp and Greek moussaka. Music provided by Mood Area 52. A silent auction of juried garden art creates an opportunity for garden enthusiasts to secure acquisition of outstanding original pieces. This beautiful summer evening event supports DIVA's efforts to provide the community with juried exhibits by regional visual artists, media arts programming, educational workshops and seminars, art talks, and artist related services. MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW Mark your calendar now for an evening to remember. Participation in the gARTen party is $105 per person, which includes dinner, motor coach transportation, and musical entertainment. Reservations can be made starting June 5th at DIVA 110 W. Broadway. Payment is required to hold reservations. For more information call Mary Unruh at 344-3482 or contact her by email at mary@divacenter.org. SPECIAL THANKS DIVA thanks the Spud and Paula Freeman for their support of this fundraising event. Freeman's son Chauncey, a University of Oregon student who is graduating this spring with a double major in landscape architecture and business administration, has been designing and landscaping the beautiful gardens since he was a middle school student. DIVA also thanks Newman's Fish Market, Café Yumm, Anatolia’s, Café Soriah, Metropol Bakery and Davis' Restaurant and Bar for helping put together an outstanding repast!
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Sunday, July 19 - Artist Salon: Get Your Art Online Time: 4:00 PM Admission: $5.00 Memembers: Free ~~~ Scott Huette will present on the topic of digital image preparation for online gallery submissions. Topics will include image resizing, appropriate file formats and image editing software. Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop for hands on instruction. Scott is an instructor at the University of Oregon teaching Portfolio Development and has worked as an Art Director in Computer Gaming. This presentation is important, since the Membership Gallery jurying process will soon be done digitally. There will not be a membership gallery jury this month. |
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Thursday, July 23rd - Volunteer Training Time: 6:30 - 7:30 PM ~~~ An Informational Meeting for DIVA volunteers will be held Thursday, July 23rd. All new and experienced volunteers are encouraged to attend. We will review DIVA procedures and check-in with the DIVA calendar of events. DIVA depends on the energy of our volunteers to make the Center a destination for the visual and time-based arts downtown. You can help by volunteering your time and talents in a variety of ways, from being a Gallery Assistant, or helping with events, or if you have a special skill WE NEED YOU! Your volunteer hours count towards a membership at DIVA, while making art happen in the heart of Eugene! Learn More. |
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Friday, July 24th - Art Talk At Noon: Leah Wilson Time: Noon Cost: Free ~~~ Painter Leah Wilson will discuss her solo exhibition of recent work titled, Tropes, a group of paintings based on debris she has found in the rivers of Oregon and California. |
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ON-GOING Saturday, August 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 - Screenwriting Seminar Instructor: Thomas Blank, Retired Hollywood Film and TV Director Time: 9:00-Noon Cost: $20 per class session, with a minimum registration for 4 Sessions required Registration: 344-3482 ~~~ Class sessions are devoted to review of student work and issues related to premise development, outline, draft, and revision of a script. Along the way structure, character, and form are emphasized. Registration is on going with new participants encouraged to join at the beginning of the month. Class size is limited to ensure adequate feedback from the instructor and fellow writers. |
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Friday, August 7 - First Friday Art Walk Time: 5:30 PM Cost: Free ~~~ Shows continue through August in DIVA's galleries. For a full description of new work visit either the DIVA Exhibits Page or check out the DIVA August Newsletter. Check the First Friday Art Walk web page for full details. |
| LCC Course: #11058 Register at LCC Online. Tuition: $10 includes 30 hours of instruct- ion, screenings, and discussion. Day Pass: $5 at DIVA door day of screen-ings.
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LCC-DIVA: THE MYSTERY OF FILM NOIR - Sundays July 12 &26 | August 9 & 23 Time: 1:00 PM - 6:30 PM Instructor: Tom Blank former Hollywood Director and DIVA screenwriting instructor. Admission: $10 LCC Community Education Registration - or - Special $5.00 Day Pass purchased each Sunday at the door This is an LCC class at DIVA that explores the work of the world's award winning directors of Film Noir. If you love great films, and love learning about them, this class is for you. The class will look at the trends and highlights of the history of the film noir in a casual screening room environment. Participants are invited to make themselves comfortable, chairs are provided, but some will prefer to bring pillows and sit on the floor. Students are welcome to bring snacks. July 12th - Session 1
July 26th - Session 2
August 9th - Session 3
August 23rd - Session 4
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Thursday, August 13th - Art Talk: Kate Harnedy Time: 7:00 PM Cost: Free ~~~ Photographer Kate Harnedy will discuss her exhibit titled "Labor of Love: Life at Alpha Farm," now on exhibit in Galleries 2 and 5. In today’s consumer driven society, there are a growing number of people choosing to live more closely together to fulfill a common purpose. They often share a common social, political, or spiritual vision, and present an alternative to mainstream society. "Labor of Love" is a photo documentary of Alpha Farm, a community in rural western Oregon, active since 1972 and one of the oldest communes in the state. This project is the first-ever documentation of Alpha Farm and marks the beginning of a long-term project entitled, "Pursuing Utopia: Intentional Communities in America." |
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Friday, August 14 - ArchaeologyFest: Best of 2009 Time: 7:00 - 9:30 PM Cost: $6.00 ~~~ ArchaeologyFest: Best of 2009 features the top-rated films from The Archaeology Channel International Film and Video Festival, held in Eugene this past May. This film series, produced by Archaeological Legacy Institute (ALI), will travel to six communities across Oregon, beginning in Eugene, between now and February 2009. The Eugene showings of the series is co-sponsored for your enjoyment by Downtown Initiative for the Visual Arts (DIVA). You will have an opportunity to experience some of the world's best films about human cultural legacy, indigenous peoples and their world. We invite you to come and experience some of the many wonders of the human past. The list of titles will be announced soon. Details will be posted at www.archaeologychannel.org. |
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Friday, August 15 - ArchaeologyFest: Best of 2009 Time: 7:00 - 9:30 PM Cost: $6.00 ~~~ ArchaeologyFest: Best of 2009 features the top-rated films from The Archaeology Channel International Film and Video Festival, held in Eugene this past May. This film series, produced by Archaeological Legacy Institute (ALI), will travel to six communities across Oregon, beginning in Eugene, between now and February 2009. The Eugene showings of the series is co-sponsored for your enjoyment by Downtown Initiative for the Visual Arts (DIVA). You will have an opportunity to experience some of the world's best films about human cultural legacy, indigenous peoples and their world. We invite you to come and experience some of the many wonders of the human past. The list of titles will be announced soon. Details will be posted at www.archaeologychannel.org. |
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Summer Concert: Jeff Oster, Justin King, and Michael Manring
A DIVA Fundraising Event - Sponsored by Carter and Carter Financial Date: Saturday, August 15 The Carter and Carter Financial organization is please to sponsor this special evening of music featuring trumpet and flugelhorn player Jeff Oster, Grammy-nominated bassist and composer Michael Manring, and percussive acoustic guitarist Justin King. This is a fundraising event for the Downtown Initiative For The Visual Arts Center (DIVA). All proceeds will support the Center's on-going programs and exhibits. Jeff Oster is an American wind instrument player who has recorded flugelhorn or trumpet with artists such as William Ackerman, founder of Windham Hill Records. His album, Released, won the 2005 Album of the Year and Best Contemporary Instrumental Album awards at the NAR Lifestyle Music Awards presented by NewAgeReporter.com, a music airplay tracking agency.Justin King is an American musician and artist from Eugene recognized as a pioneering guitarist for his percussive "tapping" playing style which consists of a variety of influences ranging from Flamenco to Celtic music. He has toured the country as a solo guitarist opening for James Taylor, BB King, Diana Krall, North Mississippi All-Stars, Al Green and others. Justin is also a noted documentary photographer and is studying painting in Portland. Michael Manring an American electric bassist from the San Francisco area who generally uses his bass in very different ways and more like a guitar. Mostly he plays a fretless bass, which gives him ample possibilities to change tone and pitch just like on acoustic bassIn addition to a long tenure in the 1980s as house bassist for Windham Hill Records, Manring has recorded with Spastic Ink, Alex Skolnick, Larry Kassin, Tom Darter, Steve Morse, David Cullen, Alex de Grassi, Will Ackerman and many other noted musicians. He headlined his own band, Montreux, throughout the 1980s. He has been a member of Yo Miles!, Henry Kaiser and Wadada Leo Smith's Miles Davis tribute band, since its inception. 1994. Manring was polled Bassist Of The Year by the readers of Bass Player magazine. |
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Friday, August 21 - ArchaeologyFest: Best of 2009 Time: 7:00 - 9:30 PM Cost: $6.00 ~~~ ArchaeologyFest: Best of 2009 features the top-rated films from The Archaeology Channel International Film and Video Festival, held in Eugene this past May. This film series, produced by Archaeological Legacy Institute (ALI), will travel to six communities across Oregon, beginning in Eugene, between now and February 2009. The Eugene showings of the series is co-sponsored for your enjoyment by Downtown Initiative for the Visual Arts (DIVA). You will have an opportunity to experience some of the world's best films about human cultural legacy, indigenous peoples and their world. We invite you to come and experience some of the many wonders of the human past. The list of titles will be announced soon. Details will be posted at www.archaeologychannel.org. |
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Friday, August 21- Art Talk At Noon: Geoff McCormack Time: Noon Cost: Free ~~~ Geoff McCormack discusses his "Greek Stones Speak" exhibit of watercolors inspired by his travels on the isle of Lesvos. |
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Saturday, August 22 - ArchaeologyFest: Best of 2009 Time: 7:00 - 9:30 PM Cost: $6.00 ~~~ ArchaeologyFest: Best of 2009 features the top-rated films from The Archaeology Channel International Film and Video Festival, held in Eugene this past May. This film series, produced by Archaeological Legacy Institute (ALI), will travel to six communities across Oregon, beginning in Eugene, between now and February 2009. The Eugene showings of the series is co-sponsored for your enjoyment by Downtown Initiative for the Visual Arts (DIVA). You will have an opportunity to experience some of the world's best films about human cultural legacy, indigenous peoples and their world. We invite you to come and experience some of the many wonders of the human past. The list of titles will be announced soon. Details will be posted at www.archaeologychannel.org. |
 BEST OF THE SLAM FEST 2009 |
Saturday, August 29th - Best Of The Video Slam Fest! |
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Friday - Sunday, September 4-5-6 Eugene Celebration Film Festival Time: See Festival Schedule Admission: Free for Celebration Participants ~~~ The Eugene Celebration Film Festival offers a mix of short and feature films that range from the hilarious to the sublime. This year, the Film Festival will be hosted by DIVA, right in the heart of the Celebration footprint. For festival information go to the Film Festival web site. |
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ON-GOING: Saturday, September 12-19-26: Screenwriting Seminar Instructor: Thomas Blank, Retired Hollywood Film and TV Director Time: 9:00-Noon Cost: $20 per class session, with a minimum registration for 4 Sessions required Registration: 344-3482 ~~~ Class sessions are devoted to review of student work and issues related to premise development, outline, draft, and revision of a script. Along the way structure, character, and form are emphasized. Registration is on going with new participants encouraged to join at the beginning of the month. Class size is limited to ensure adequate feedback from the instructor and fellow writers. |
Sunday, September 20 - Video Slam! Time: 7:00 PM Admission: Free ~~~ Have you seen the latest work by emerging regional artists? DIVA's Video Slam, now meeting every third Sunday of the month provides that opportunity. The slam welcomes students, amateurs, and professionals. Everyone is encouraged to bring completed videos, or work in-progress, for screening. We will watch, discuss and choose the best of the slam! The DIVA Video Slam has become a venue for new and seasoned independent filmmakers to share their work with audiences, most for the first time. Feeback from audiences helps artists hone their work resulting in many of the slam films having gone on to competitive events. Examples at left are from recent screenings. |
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Friday or Saturday, September 25 or 26 Manhattan Short Film Festival Time: TBA Admission: TBA ~~~ The 2009 Manhattan Short will be held in over 150 cities across the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Australia between the 20th and 27th of September 2009. The Manhattan Shorts mission is to unite audiences from all seven continents of the globe for one week via the twelve most compelling short films submitted each year. One World One Week One Festival is emblazoned within the rings that surround the Festivals Logo and it is this mantra that sets us apart from any other film event of the year. |
OCTOBER 2009
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Friday, October 2 - First Friday Art Walk Time: 5:30 PM Cost: Free ~~~ Shows continue through October in DIVA's galleries. For a full description of new work visit either the DIVA Exhibits Page or check out the DIVA October Newsletter. Check the First Friday Art Walk web page for full details. |
Saturday, October 3 - NW Film & Video Festival and Animation Program Time: TBA Admission: TBA ~~~ DESCRIPTION TBA |
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ON-GOING: Saturday, October 3-10-17-24-31: Screenwriting Seminar Instructor: Thomas Blank, Retired Hollywood Film and TV Director Time: 9:00-Noon Cost: $20 per class session, with a minimum registration for 4 Sessions required Registration: 344-3482 ~~~ Class sessions are devoted to review of student work and issues related to premise development, outline, draft, and revision of a script. Along the way structure, character, and form are emphasized. Registration is on going with new participants encouraged to join at the beginning of the month. Class size is limited to ensure adequate feedback from the instructor and fellow writers. |
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Saturday, October 17 New Poetry Series: Kate Greenstreet, Zach Schomburg, Emil Frey Time: 7:30 PM Cost: Donation ~~~ DESCRIPTION TBA |
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Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18: Open Studios Art Tour 2009 ~~~Your Passport to Art Adventure! A self-guided two-weekend event taking place Oct. 17-18 and 24-25, the tour is a unique experience offering the public a rare look into the studios of local artists to explore how artwork is made. Tickets for the event can be purchased at DIVA. Each ticket costs $15 and includes a detailed map to all participating studios. |
Sunday, October 18 - Video Slam! Time: 7:00 PM Admission: Free ~~~ Have you seen the latest work by emerging regional artists? DIVA's Video Slam, now meeting every third Sunday of the month provides that opportunity. The slam welcomes students, amateurs, and professionals. Everyone is encouraged to bring completed videos, or work in-progress, for screening. We will watch, discuss and choose the best of the slam! The DIVA Video Slam has become a venue for new and seasoned independent filmmakers to share their work with audiences, most for the first time. Feeback from audiences helps artists hone their work resulting in many of the slam films having gone on to competitive events. Examples at left are from recent screenings. |
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Thursday, October 22 - DIVA Annual Membership Meeting and Celebration ~~~Join DIVA in celebrating its sixth anniversary with volunteer recognition awards, refreshments, and a time to reflect on DIVA's accomplishments as a cultural cornerstone in downtown Eugene. |
Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25: Open Studios Art Tour 2009 ~~~Your Passport to Art Adventure! A self-guided two-weekend event taking place Oct. 17-18 and 24-25, the tour is a unique experience offering the public a rare look into the studios of local artists to explore how artwork is made. Tickets for the event can be purchased at DIVA. Each ticket costs $15 and includes a detailed map to all participating studios. |
NOVEMBER 2009
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Friday, November 6 - First Friday Art Walk Time: 5:30 PM Cost: Free ~~~ Shows continue through November in DIVA's galleries. For a full description of new work visit either the DIVA Exhibits Page or check out the DIVA November Newsletter. Check the First Friday Art Walk web page for full details. |
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ON-GOING: Saturday, November 7-14-21: Screenwriting Seminar Instructor: Thomas Blank, Retired Hollywood Film and TV Director Time: 9:00-Noon Cost: $20 per class session, with a minimum registration for 4 Sessions required Registration: 344-3482 ~~~ Class sessions are devoted to review of student work and issues related to premise development, outline, draft, and revision of a script. Along the way structure, character, and form are emphasized. Registration is on going with new participants encouraged to join at the beginning of the month. Class size is limited to ensure adequate feedback from the instructor and fellow writers. |
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Thursday, November 12 NextFrame - Animation Time: 7:30 PM Admission: $6.00 ~~~ Internationally recognized as one of the world's premiere touring festival for showcasing student work, the NextFrame Film Festival dedicates itself to connecting student filmmakers from all backgrounds, providing these makers with a chance to share their unique vision to audiences around the world. Once each year's batch of finalists are selected, the festival embarks on a year-long international tour visiting university campuses, museums, media art centers, and independent theaters throughout the US and around the globe. NextFrame is the official film festival for the University Film and Video Association |
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Friday, November 13 NextFrame - Best Of The Festival Time: 7:30 PM Admission: $6.00 ~~~ Internationally recognized as one of the world's premiere touring festival for showcasing student work, the NextFrame Film Festival dedicates itself to connecting student filmmakers from all backgrounds, providing these makers with a chance to share their unique vision to audiences around the world. Once each year's batch of finalists are selected, the festival embarks on a year-long international tour visiting university campuses, museums, media art centers, and independent theaters throughout the US and around the globe. NextFrame is the official film festival for the University Film and Video Association |
Sunday, November 15 - Video Slam! Time: 7:00 PM Admission: Free ~~~ Have you seen the latest work by emerging regional artists? DIVA's Video Slam, now meeting every third Sunday of the month provides that opportunity. The slam welcomes students, amateurs, and professionals. Everyone is encouraged to bring completed videos, or work in-progress, for screening. We will watch, discuss and choose the best of the slam! The DIVA Video Slam has become a venue for new and seasoned independent filmmakers to share their work with audiences, most for the first time. Feeback from audiences helps artists hone their work resulting in many of the slam films having gone on to competitive events. Examples at left are from recent screenings. |
DECEMBER 2009
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Friday, December 4 - First Friday Art Walk Time: 5:30 PM Cost: Free ~~~ Shows continue through December in DIVA's galleries. For a full description of new work visit either the DIVA Exhibits Page or check out the DIVA December Newsletter. Check the First Friday Art Walk web page for full details. |
Friday, December 11 - DIVA Film Fourm Presents (TBA) Time: 7:30 PM Admission: $6.00 ~~~ DESCRIPTION |
Sunday, December 20 - Video Slam! Time: 7:00 PM Admission: Free ~~~ Have you seen the latest work by emerging regional artists? DIVA's Video Slam, now meeting every third Sunday of the month provides that opportunity. The slam welcomes students, amateurs, and professionals. Everyone is encouraged to bring completed videos, or work in-progress, for screening. We will watch, discuss and choose the best of the slam! The DIVA Video Slam has become a venue for new and seasoned independent filmmakers to share their work with audiences, most for the first time. Feeback from audiences helps artists hone their work resulting in many of the slam films having gone on to competitive events. Examples at left are from recent screenings. |
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