Proceeds from charity fashion show to benefit international orphanages
DALLAS, TX – Dallas-based nonprofit ATG Against The Grain Productions will host the 2nd Annual Fashion For a Passion (FFAP) with the purpose to join the talents and abilities of artists and philanthropists to raise funds for international orphanages and ATG’s community outreach programs and scholarship fund. The event takes places from 7-10 p.m. on Saturday, September 25th at LandCo/7 Senses located at 1202 N. Riverfront (formerly Industrial) in the Dallas Design District.
The night’s festivities include music, art, food, cocktails, a silent auction and fashion show, followed by a live auction of select pieces from each presenting designer’s collection and other exclusive pieces donated from designers around the country. The evening will be emceed by actress/model LeeAnne Locken (She’s Got the Look) and fashion blogger Tina Craig (Bagsnob.com).
Presenting designers include Chloe Dao (Season 2 winner of Project Runway), Khanh Nguyen for Nhã Khanh, Nikki Duong Koenig for Cykochik Custom Handbags featuring Freedom Parc, Prashe, Judy Yang, Cac Lam for 2FeMale and New York-based designer Sumie Tachibana.
Musical artists include JR Kim, Xuan Nguyen and Miles Machon from Houston, plus Twisted Optiks and Mina Chang from the Dallas area.
Vietnamese singer-songwriter Xuan Nguyen said, “FFAP is a chance to be able to use my passion for music to help improve the lives of others, but it means even more to me because this event is to help children. I feel blessed to have the opportunity to unite with other talented artists in other industries to help those in need. Being able to sing and give back at the same time is wonderful.”
Cambodian hip hop artist Twisted Optiks, also known as Ronnie Chea, said, “To be in an event such as FFAP gives people opportunities to not only network, connect and build relationships with others with the same mindset, it also gives us a moment to let our talents shine and be either be heard or seen. We can take part in an environment that appreciates our gifts and influence us to continue pursuing our particular dreams and ideas.”
Photographer Sam Sieng, who is of Cambodian, Chinese and Vietnamese descent, said, “It is refreshing to see up- and-coming designers get recognized for their vision, dedication and work ethic. I am honored to be invited to participate in an event that showcases individual talent and also promotes new artists as a collective from various avenues of artistic media. The fact that it is a charitable event makes it even more worthwhile.”
FFAP general admission tickets are $45-50 and can be purchased at www.AgainstTheGrainProductions.com/events or at the door as available.
ATG Against The Grain Productions, a Dallas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, promotes Asian-American cultural awareness through compelling media projects and raises funds for international orphanages. Their premiere documentary feature, Operation Babylift: The Lost Children of Vietnam, has received the Audience Choice Award for Best Feature Film at the Vietnamese International Film Festival and the Documentary Audience Choice Award from the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival. For more information, visit www.AgainstTheGrainProductions.com or www.TheBabylift.com.
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Aivy Nguyen
Director of Marketing and Public Relations
Cell: 214-718-8984
Email: pr@againstthegrainproductions.com
ATG Against The Grain Productions
3523 McKinney Ave, Ste 231
Dallas, TX 75204
"One Voice. Many Stories."
www.AgainstTheGrainProductions.com
"Support our project "Operation Babylift: The Lost Children of Vietnam" at www.TheBabylift.com
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Urban Street Bazaar Finale!! 80 Independent Designers + Bishop Arts District
Urban Street Bazaar Finale!! 80 Independent Designers + Bishop Arts District
Shopping Local and Handmade never looked so good!
Make Presents
The 11th Urban Street Bazaar
Shop Local. | Be Independent.
Makers, Etsy Lovers and Handmade Addicts grab your friends, clear your schedules and bring your piggy banks!! This is an event not to be missed by all those that love a street faire with an edge, showcasing a huge range of handmade products, fabric, art, furniture and more! Knowing where your product is made and buying local is one of the biggest trends in 2010 and we have curated an amazing show for the 11th Urban Street Bazaar, including vendors from all over Texas!
This event is held outdoors in the streets of the Bishop Arts District, among the independent shops and restaurants that have made this area Dallas' favorite Indie Neighborhood!
With over 80 vendors in Handmade, the street will be lined with tents and vendors hawking their wares, from handbags to furniture, jewelry to tshirts, gifts, home decor, kidswear, and so much more! There will be a little something for everyone!
Great attraction during the Texas / OU game for out of towners and those looking do something LOCAL! The restaurants and pubs will have your game on live!
Details
When: October 2 & 3
Where: Bishop Arts District
How Much: Free!
Family Friendly: Yes!
Indoors/Outdoors: Outdoors
Hours: Sat 12-8pm & Sun 12-4pm
Check out the Urban Bazaar 10 Line Up
Earn Free Class Credits at MAKE SHOP & STUDIO for volunteering at the Urban Bazaar! Check out the available 4 hour shift opportunities online, sign up for multiples or just one!
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Our volunteers do things like: Help us set up, check in vendors, assist vendors in set up/tear down, booth sitting, and our Silent Auction!
Once a shift fills up it will no longer allow you to register.
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DADA 25th Anniversary and Upcoming Events Dallas
Dallas Art Dealers Association
www.dallasartdealers.org
DON'T MISS THE GALLERY WALK POST PARTY
Saturday, September 25, 8:00 - 11:00 pm
$25 admission
Dallas Contemporary, 161 Glass Street in Dallas' Design District
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS:
Opening Reception for Edith Baker Art Scholarship Juried Exhibition
Friday, September 24, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
FREE
Irving Arts Center, 3333 North MacArthur Boulevard in Irving
Panel Discussions
Saturday, September 25, 10:30 am and 1:00 pm
$15 per panel
Bath House Cultural Center, 521 East Lawther Drive
Cheryl Vogel will moderate the panel "How to Photograph Your Art" with Harrison
Evans and Kenda North at 1:00 pm
Fall Gallery Walk
Saturday, September 25
Valley House Gallery & Sculpture Garden will be open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
DADA Film Premier
Sunday, October 10, 2:00 - 2:45 pm
Admitted with general admission
Dallas Museum of Art, Horchow Auditorium, 1717 North Harwood Street
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www.dallasartdealers.org
DON'T MISS THE GALLERY WALK POST PARTY
Saturday, September 25, 8:00 - 11:00 pm
$25 admission
Dallas Contemporary, 161 Glass Street in Dallas' Design District
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS:
Opening Reception for Edith Baker Art Scholarship Juried Exhibition
Friday, September 24, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
FREE
Irving Arts Center, 3333 North MacArthur Boulevard in Irving
Panel Discussions
Saturday, September 25, 10:30 am and 1:00 pm
$15 per panel
Bath House Cultural Center, 521 East Lawther Drive
Cheryl Vogel will moderate the panel "How to Photograph Your Art" with Harrison
Evans and Kenda North at 1:00 pm
Fall Gallery Walk
Saturday, September 25
Valley House Gallery & Sculpture Garden will be open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
DADA Film Premier
Sunday, October 10, 2:00 - 2:45 pm
Admitted with general admission
Dallas Museum of Art, Horchow Auditorium, 1717 North Harwood Street
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Monday, September 20, 2010
smART Talks: Ken Bortolazzo at Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum
Friday, October 15, 7 pmsmART Talks: Ken Bortolazzo
Bortolazzo, a Santa Barbara native, discovered a unique passion for Minimalism, Op Art, and Kinetic sculpture towards a body of work called optikinetics—kinetic sculptures in stainless steel. From his studio in Santa Barbara, Bortolazzo has developed a national reputation in contemporary sculpture, which is an invitation to examine the dichotomy between object and nature, and to ultimately explore the possibilities that dwell within that vision. He is represented by Sullivan Goss, An American Gallery, Santa Barbara.
653 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 | Paseo Nuevo Mall Upper Arts Terrace | sbcaf.org
p: (805) 966.5373 | f: (805) 962-1421 | sbcaf@sbcaf.org
Artist Interview: Ross Ruot
What is your name:
Ross Ruot
Do you have a formal art education or are you a self taught artist:
Self-taught, in constant evolution.
What is the style of your pieces:
I take a contemporary approach in dealing with color, depth and composition. Fascinated with how colors interact and intrigued by how their relationships change with different surface scales and textures, I am drawn to create balance between order and chaos. I create under the influence of the experiences, perceptions and responses of his daily life; my work is a mirror of the worlds in which I travel.
What is the medium in which you work:
Acrylics, collage, oil pastels, crayon & marker, and watercolor. I really like mixed-media right now and I’m constantly in search of new products and techniques to incorporate into my work.
What started you on your path as an artist:
A new apartment void of art. When I decided it was time to purchase art for my new space, I became quickly discouraged- the art I was attracted to was well above my price range while the affordable art was less than mediocre. I thought I could do better than the latter and started producing my own work. I soon received praise from friends and family and encouragement to explore more. Soon I was exhibiting and selling to the public.
What is one of the most important things that art has brought to your life:
Direction. Until my discovery of the passion to create, I felt stagnant. I now have definitive goals to work toward.
What is your favorite genre of art besides the one you work in:
Performing Arts- Music directly influences my art. I’m never without music in my studio- no genre is off limits. I also find it captivating to watch actors- the ability to dissociate from ones true identity to become someone else, and to do it convincingly, is an amazing gift.
Do you have art showings, and if so what are they typically like:
I have participated in both solo exhibitions and group shows. The venues vary from galleries to upscale lounges to an exhibit at a successful retail fashion store to the corporate office of a major east coast real estate company.
Do you have a certain set of clothes you make art in:
There was a time when I feared that I had more clothes with evidence of my artistic endeavors than not. I’m getting much better that taking the extra few minutes before I dive into my work to change into the appropriate clothing. I have tan corduroys that I prefer to ‘work’.
What has been the most frustrating part of being an artist?
The business side I find to be both frustrating and exhausting.
What is your favorite sandwich of all time:
Veggie on baguette with Dubliner cheese slightly toasted. Favorite food: food for thought.
Has this year brought about any changes in your work, and if so what are they:
This past year my studio space tripled in size- this allowed me to change the process in which I create. Before the expansion, I would tend to see a piece from start to finish before I was able to move to my next work. Now, I can have multiple pieces in progress and depending on my mood, work on the piece that I’m most inspired to work on. This has encouraged flow and my production has increased greatly.
Who is your favorite artist alive or dead:
Jean-Michele Basquiat
What is the most moving piece of artwork that you have seen in person:
Three-way tie:
‘Inopportune’- Cai Guo-Qiang
‘Infinity Dots Mirrored Room’ and ‘Repetitive Vision’- Yayoi Kusama
Do you have any animals, and what do they think of your work:
I do not have any pets of my own. Years ago, while in high school, I painted a large-scale portrait of Picasso that my family’s dog, Miss Hassie, disliked- she met him with growls and barks which was atypical of her behavior.
Do you have any upcoming exhibitions you would like to share with us:
I’m currently preparing for a solo exhibition to be held in January 2011 in Chevy Chase, MD. Additional details will be made available on my website later this fall
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