http://www.lmcc.net/index.php News from Lower Manhattan Cultural Council en douglas@lmcc.net Copyright 2010 2010-03-11T16:56:39+00:00 http://www.lmcc.net/news/story/bfa_basic_finance_for_artists_registration_now_open/ http://www.lmcc.net/news/story/bfa_basic_finance_for_artists_registration_now_open/#When:16:56:39Z   Designed especially for artists, Basic Finance for Artists is a free, concentrated, six-week series of workshops that will help develop financial awareness and balance through practical training in money management. The program takes into consideration the complexity of artists’ income flow and diversity of artistic practices. Workshops provide a combination of seminar-style learning and hands-on group and individual exercises. Experts in the field and guest artists will help lead the workshops and address issues that are relevant to artist-specific needs. Visit the program page for more information.   Arts Services, Training 2010-03-11T16:56:39+00:00 http://www.lmcc.net/news/story/the_ever_changing_legal_canvas_art_law_culture/ http://www.lmcc.net/news/story/the_ever_changing_legal_canvas_art_law_culture/#When:17:12:56Z From the Art Law & Culture Society’s announcement:   This event will provide an opportunity for the Worlds of Art and Law to collide. The panels will feature some of the most prominent Art Law Practitioners, New York State Judges, Many Attorneys, Scholarly Academics as well as Various Designers, Artisans and Craftsman.     Issues ranging from Contracts, Copyright, Free Speech, Labor and Employment as well as Human Rights will be discussed, all amongst the backdrop of Art, Fashion, and Culture.   Around Town, Events 2010-03-10T17:12:56+00:00 http://www.lmcc.net/news/story/space_still_available_the_law_of_violence_in_no_country_for_old_men/ http://www.lmcc.net/news/story/space_still_available_the_law_of_violence_in_no_country_for_old_men/#When:17:18:27Z We still have some space for tomorrow’s Access Restricted lecture at the Jacob Burns Moot Court featuring Sergio Muñoz Sarmiento. RSVP is required, fill out the form on this page Cultural Programs, Access Restricted 2010-03-09T17:18:27+00:00 http://www.lmcc.net/news/story/request_for_proposals_renewable_times_square/ http://www.lmcc.net/news/story/request_for_proposals_renewable_times_square/#When:19:36:34Z from the New York City Department of Transportation:   The Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City invites eligible artists, designers, organizations, and non-profits living or operating within the City to propose temporary design solutions to renew the surface treatments at all five plazas and smaller ancillary spaces located on Broadway from 47th to 42nd streets. These temporary surface treatments will enhance the plazas while a long-term capital reconstruction project is initiated for the Bowtie beginning in 2012 in partnership with the Department of Design and Construction.   Around Town, Opportunities 2010-03-08T19:36:34+00:00 http://www.lmcc.net/news/story/career_transition_for_dancer_embracing_your_transition_a_panel_discussion/ http://www.lmcc.net/news/story/career_transition_for_dancer_embracing_your_transition_a_panel_discussion/#When:16:33:24Z From their announcement:   As a service to the performing arts industry, Career Transition For Dancers is holding another Career Conversations event on Monday, March 22 from 5:30 to 7:30pm. This one is called, “Embracing your transition”.     Career Conversations are panel discussions about hot topics that help performing artists explore career opportunities while they are still performing. The event is always free of charge and open to everyone.   Around Town, Opportunities 2010-03-04T16:33:24+00:00 http://www.lmcc.net/news/story/open_call_for_tea_dances/ http://www.lmcc.net/news/story/open_call_for_tea_dances/#When:15:43:19Z From TimeLapse Dance:   Emily Faulkner and Jody Sperling have been hosting the Tea Dances for over a decade. Tea Dances are informal, family-friendly performances which take place in a Chelsea loft setting. Performances are given on Saturdays at 3pm and are followed by refreshments, namely tea and cookies.     We are currently accepting submissions for the spring and fall 2010 series. Works should be between 5-15 minutes. We encourage the sharing of works-in-progress, but finished works may also be presented. This is a “no-tech” situation with natural light serving as illumination. No video or projections available. The floor is a sprung maple. No shoes of any kind are allowed, nor are floor-scraping or floor-damaging props.   Around Town, Opportunities 2010-03-04T15:43:19+00:00 http://www.lmcc.net/news/story/swing_spaces_audience_presents_dub_shop_at_kleio_projects/ http://www.lmcc.net/news/story/swing_spaces_audience_presents_dub_shop_at_kleio_projects/#When:19:36:08Z ((audience)), dedicated to the advancement of aural arts by providing wide distribution and new contexts for works by emerging and established sound artists and composers, and currently in residence with LMCC presents Dub Shop at Kleio Projects. Saturday, March 6 – Saturday, March 13, 2010 12-7pm   Dub Shop at Kleio Projects is a pop-up exhibition organized by ((audience)) co-curators Alexis Bhagat and Lauren Rosati. A dubplate is a one-off acetate disc recording which contains an unreleased recording, an exclusive version of an existing recording, or a test recording for a master track. Since they are doubled or “dubbed” versions of an original track, they have a limited life span and can only be played about fifty times. Dub Shop is similarly time-sensitive—lasting for only one week—and will feature exclusive, one-off and unique artworks by sound artists and musicians including dub plates; limited edition records, CDs and DVDs; silk screened posters; hand-made electronic instruments; and other constructions. Kleio Projects 153 ½ Stanton Street (between Suffolk and Clinton Streets), NYC /uploads/news_blog/audience_125_Maiden_for_web.gif   Around Town, Events 2010-03-03T19:36:08+00:00 http://www.lmcc.net/news/story/workspace_works-in-progress_this_sunday_march_7/ http://www.lmcc.net/news/story/workspace_works-in-progress_this_sunday_march_7/#When:16:51:08Z Get a behind-the-scenes look at artists’ studios. Workspace, LMCC’s studio residency program is opening its doors for the first time this year. Meet the 20 emerging visual artists and 9 writers in their studio spaces and see the work they have been making since September. Residents are working in all media and genres in unique spaces generously donated by downtown real estate owners. Come see how LMCC is changing what it means to work Downtown. RSVP is required Works-in-Progress: Open Studios is presented in association with Armory Arts Week. More information about Workspace is available here Artist Residencies, Workspace 2010-03-03T16:51:08+00:00 http://www.lmcc.net/news/story/watermill_center_accepting_proposals/ http://www.lmcc.net/news/story/watermill_center_accepting_proposals/#When:18:12:42Z   The Watermill Center invites emerging artists to submit ambitious proposals for the creation of collaborative works that critically investigate, challenge, and extend the existing norms of performance practice. The Center is founded on the belief that performance and stagecraft should draw inspiration from all the arts and social sciences. We also welcome research proposals from established scholars. We are actively engaged in extending our network of collaborators and encourage proposals from artists throughout the world.   Complete guidelines are available on our website.     The Center seamlessly combines performance and rehearsal sites with working and communal living spaces. Its flexible and multi-purpose interiors house informal performance halls, the Watermill Art Collection, a selection of Robert Wilson’s own furniture designs, an extensive reference library, kitchen facilities and dormitory. The Center is situated on six-acres of wooded and landscaped grounds.   Residencies can range from one to four weeks and are scheduled throughout the Fall (September-December) and Spring (February-June)     Information and application guidelines are available here.   Around Town, Opportunities 2010-03-02T18:12:42+00:00 http://www.lmcc.net/news/story/2009_mcaf_grantee_david_scalza_56th_street_mural_project/ http://www.lmcc.net/news/story/2009_mcaf_grantee_david_scalza_56th_street_mural_project/#When:18:53:35Z   “56th Street Mural Project” is a mural on a 135’ wide x 11’ wall space at sidewalk level, between 9th & 10th avenues. On Saturday September 19th an opening was held at Mural & Sculpture Garden. Musicians, dancers and poets performed in the opening celebration.   Grants, Manhattan Community Arts Fund 2010-03-01T18:53:35+00:00 http://www.lmcc.net/news/story/roger_smith_hotel_hosts_smartcamp_conference_on_social_media_and_the_arts/ http://www.lmcc.net/news/story/roger_smith_hotel_hosts_smartcamp_conference_on_social_media_and_the_arts/#When:22:58:02Z   SMartCAMP is a “survey” conference spanning some of the most important topics in social media as it relates to the cultural sector. It is designed to help those who are new to or skeptical of social media put together a course of action with the help of presentations and case studies from some leading figures working at the intersection of art and social media. For those who have already been engaging in social media, SMartCAMP offers an opportunity to deepen their knowledge, hone new skills, refine social engagement strategies and gain inspiration for future social campaigns from distinguished peers and colleagues. For social media professionals looking to work with arts organizations, SMartCAMP offers an opportunity to learn about the challenges unique to the cultural space.   Around Town, Opportunities 2010-02-25T22:58:02+00:00 http://www.lmcc.net/news/story/nyc_department_of_cultural_affairs_announces_financial_workshops_for_artist/ http://www.lmcc.net/news/story/nyc_department_of_cultural_affairs_announces_financial_workshops_for_artist/#When:22:46:42Z   The Art of Money: Personal Finance Resources for Artists will take place on March 6, 2010 from Noon - 5PM at the Dwyer Cultural Center in Harlem (123rd Street @ St. Nicholas Avenue). We will offer a free day of financial workshops and counseling designed to help individuals from the creative sector assess their personal financial status and determine their financial needs.     Crafts for kids will be available and consultations will be available in both English and Spanish.  For more information visit here.   Around Town, Opportunities 2010-02-25T22:46:42+00:00 http://www.lmcc.net/news/story/swing_space_group_cheryl_to_participate_in_brucennial2010_miseducation/ http://www.lmcc.net/news/story/swing_space_group_cheryl_to_participate_in_brucennial2010_miseducation/#When:22:29:26Z   CHERYL is excited to announce that we are participating in the BRUCENNIAL2010: Miseducation , presented by the Bruce High Quality Foundation. In the very own words of the BRUCEs, this show “brings together 420 artists from 911 countries working in 666 discrete disciplines to reclaim education as part of an artist’s ongoing practice beyond the principals of any one institution or experience.”     CHERYL will have select videos on view in the BRUCENNIAL, running from Feb. 26 through April 12, at 350 W Broadway.     The show opens Thursday, February 25 and there are going to be lots of bands playing in the performance space on the second floor of the exhibition at 350 W Broadway. In addition, there will be simultaneous film & video screenings happening at RECESS (41 Grand Street, right around the corner) from 6 to 9pm. We will have some videos playing on the big screen at RECESS for the night.     On Saturday, February 27 CHERYL is participating in BRUCEFORMA and invites you to join us. There is a line up of performance artists scheduled to take the stage on the second floor space above the exhibition from 6pm to midnight. CHERYL is set to screen some videos/rip out our hearts/dump a bucket of fake blood on your head/light our hair extensions on fire/incite a dance floor riot/etc. from 11:30pm to midnight. The event is FREE and we think this could be the perfect way to kick off your Saturday night before you go blackout dancing in the Meatpacking District, wobbling down cobblestone streets in your stilettos covered head-to-toe in fake blood. That’s what you do when you go out in Manhattan, right? Seriously, come see some art for free and then have a SEIZURE with us onstage upstairs this Saturday. It’s going to be FUN.   Around Town, Events, Swing Space 2010-02-25T22:29:26+00:00 http://www.lmcc.net/news/story/now_taking_reservations_the_aesthetics_of_the_contract_and_the_contract_of_/ http://www.lmcc.net/news/story/now_taking_reservations_the_aesthetics_of_the_contract_and_the_contract_of_/#When:20:10:52Z Reservations are now open for our March 5th Access Restricted event, “The Aesthetics of the Contract and the Contract of Aesthetics” Make your free reservation now! Cultural Programs, Access Restricted 2010-02-25T20:10:52+00:00 http://www.lmcc.net/news/story/swing_space_resident_group_theater_askew_presents_workshop_performance_at_1/ http://www.lmcc.net/news/story/swing_space_resident_group_theater_askew_presents_workshop_performance_at_1/#When:18:19:52Z Theater Askew asks, Who was Horatio Alger? /uploads/news_blog/93.jpg HORATIO ALGER was… <ul> <li>A fictional character or a real person?</li> <li>A great American writer or a dime novel hack?  </li> <li>A champion of free-market capitalism or a social progressive? </li> <li>A boy’s best friend or an accused pederast? </li> <li>In the latest project in our developmental program, the Theatre Askew Drafting Table, offers a kaleidoscopic view into the life, work, and legacy of one of America’s least-known success stories.    Join Theater Askew for a free Drafting Table presentation of scenes-in-progress from our recent workshop of Horatio’s Rise:</li> </ul> When: -  Saturday February 27, 3:30pm -  Sunday Feb 28, 3:30pm Where: -  LMCC Swing Space, 14 Wall Street, Level B Admission is FREE  but RSVP is required.  Please email TheatreAskew@yahoo.com and RSVP (please specify Saturday or Sunday) Artist Residencies, Swing Space 2010-02-22T18:19:52+00:00 http://www.lmcc.net/news/story/educational_alliance_art_school_open_for_registration/ http://www.lmcc.net/news/story/educational_alliance_art_school_open_for_registration/#When:15:57:39Z   Are you stuck in a rut? Did you know Louise Nevelson was a struggling painter until her early forties? Then she took a clay sculpture class at the Educational Alliance…and years later would become one of the most famous sculptors of the 20th Century.     The Educational Alliance Art School spring term begin April 12.  Evening, weekend and day time courses in Ceramics, Drawing, Painting Photography and Sculpture.  Excellent classes for beginners to experienced artists who want to refresh their skills or learn a new medium.  Great facilities such as a welding studio, large photo darkroom and beautiful stone carving studio.  This community art center attracts people from all over the city.  Prices range from $150 to $285 for 8 sessions. Register by March 25 to get $20 off.  197 East Broadway, half a block from the F-train. /uploads/news_blog/larry_carter_cropped.jpg   Around Town, Opportunities 2010-02-22T15:57:39+00:00 http://www.lmcc.net/news/story/workspace_writer-in-residence_frances_justine_post_on_bomblog/ http://www.lmcc.net/news/story/workspace_writer-in-residence_frances_justine_post_on_bomblog/#When:15:13:52Z   The Duino Elegies helped me understand something I was writing about but didn’t fully understand myself, as often happens when I am writing. It is my understanding that Rilke thought of the Angel as an example of perfect consciousness, a being who has transcended all the contractions, the faults, and messiness of human life. The Angel is an example of man’s deepest fears and deepest hopes, and his ultimate goal. For Rilke, passing over to death is the only time man is truly pure. While I’m not sure I totally agree with Rilke’s idea of the Angel, in “The Spectators” I am exploring this idea of passing over, what it would feel like to leave the world. And if you knew ahead of time that you were about to leave, what would you do?   Around Town, Events 2010-02-18T15:13:52+00:00 http://www.lmcc.net/news/story/now_taking_reservations_access_restricted_rethinking_americas_drug_policy/ http://www.lmcc.net/news/story/now_taking_reservations_access_restricted_rethinking_americas_drug_policy/#When:18:02:20Z   Professor Donohue, an economist/lawyer, will take up a vexing yet pragmatic question: are the gains reaped by decriminalizing illicit drug laws worth the cost of potentially increasing drug addiction at-large? This lecture will take place where New York City’s law making body meets, a room in which they have considered various legislations, including drug regulations. Make your reservation here   Cultural Programs, Access Restricted 2010-02-16T18:02:20+00:00 http://www.lmcc.net/news/story/volunteer_lawyers_for_the_arts_accepting_applications_for_art_law_residency/ http://www.lmcc.net/news/story/volunteer_lawyers_for_the_arts_accepting_applications_for_art_law_residency/#When:22:38:03Z From VLA’s website:   Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts solicits applications from professional visual artists and arts writers for its new Art & Law Residency Program, the first program of its kind.     Program dates: March 8 through August 30, 2010 (6 months)     Application deadline: Monday, February 22, 2010 (in-office receipt)     Notification: March 1, 2010     Program Goal   As legal and judicial issues now permeate every aspect of social, political and cultural life, artistic production is no longer immune. The Art & Law Residency provides an intellectual and artistic setting for participants to engage in ongoing discussions and debates that examine the overlap and disconnect between artistic production and the law from historical, social, ethical and intellectual standpoints. Using law as both a discourse and medium, new visual artwork and critical writing will come into being through the Program. All the participants will also gain experience and knowledge they can carry into the future beyond the Program.     Overview   The core of the Program will be semi-monthly Seminars directed at the theoretical and critical examination of current art and law issues. Seminars will take place at the law firm of Morrison & Foerster LLP. Faculty as well as leading legal scholars and visiting artists will lead these Seminars. During the course of the Program, artists and writers will develop new projects and papers and receive support from Faculty on a regular basis to discuss and address the aesthetic, practical, philosophical, legal and judicial aspects of their work. The Residency will culminate in a public Exhibition and Symposium held at the Maccarone Gallery in New York City where the participants will exhibit their projects and present papers.   Around Town, Opportunities 2010-02-11T22:38:03+00:00 http://www.lmcc.net/news/story/nyfa_announces_build_nyc_dance_company_grants/ http://www.lmcc.net/news/story/nyfa_announces_build_nyc_dance_company_grants/#When:21:41:14Z   Building Up Infrastructure Levels for Dance (BUILD) aims to assist the development of the organizational environment so that time and resources are available to create, conceive and advance dance companies’ artistic missions.     We are pleased to announce a new level of support for NYC dance companies with budgets under $35,000: BUILD Stability. BUILD Stability awards emergency grants of $1000-$2,500 to small companies that are facing an immediate financial challenge.   Around Town, Opportunities 2010-02-11T21:41:14+00:00 http://www.lmcc.net/news/story/lmcc_artists_receive_prestigious_tiffany_awards/ http://www.lmcc.net/news/story/lmcc_artists_receive_prestigious_tiffany_awards/#When:15:48:04Z Several past LMCC Residents have been included in the 2009 round of awards from the Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation. Congratulations!   The Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation has announced the 30 recipients for 2009 of its $20,000 awards to American contemporary artists in its biennial competition established 32 years ago (and now administered by Artists Space). The winners were selected from a list of more than 400 artists, gathered by nominations by art-world professionals. In addition to considerations of quality and promise of the work, candidates were also evaluated in terms of “timing,” e.g., “the amount of critical or commercial recognition” their careers have received. <ul> <li>Beth Campbell</li> <li>David Colosi</li> <li>Kate Gilmore</li> <li>Sarah Oppenheimer</li> <li>Julika Rudelius</li> </ul>   Around Town, Events, Workspace, Swing Space 2010-02-09T15:48:04+00:00 http://www.lmcc.net/news/story/nurtureart_call_for_curatorial_proposals_deadline_may_1_2010/ http://www.lmcc.net/news/story/nurtureart_call_for_curatorial_proposals_deadline_may_1_2010/#When:19:47:32Z From their announcement:   All emerging and independent curators committed to developing their professional curatorial practice are invited and encouraged to submit proposals for exhibitions. Every year the majority of NURTUREart’s Gallery Program is selected through this Emerging Curatorial Program. Curators can submit proposals on any theme, concept, or idea. At least half of the artists proposed must be included in the NURTUREart artists registry (which is free and easy to join).   Around Town, Opportunities 2010-02-08T19:47:32+00:00 http://www.lmcc.net/news/story/join_us_on_april_12_for_lmccs_annual_benefit_celebrating_arts_and_culture_d/ http://www.lmcc.net/news/story/join_us_on_april_12_for_lmccs_annual_benefit_celebrating_arts_and_culture_d/#When:18:28:31Z Join us for THE DOWNTOWN DINNER 2010 on Monday, April 12 at Pier 60! Each year, LMCC’s Downtown Dinner welcomes more than 500 of the City’s corporate, civic, and cultural leaders for a sensational evening that highlights new artistic commissions and performances and raises significant funds for LMCC’s support of New York City artists. Get more information about The Downtown Dinner 2010 here. Support Us, The Downtown Dinner 2010 2010-02-08T18:28:31+00:00 http://www.lmcc.net/news/story/wnycs_the_greene_space_hosting_battle_of_the_boroughs/ http://www.lmcc.net/news/story/wnycs_the_greene_space_hosting_battle_of_the_boroughs/#When:16:18:13Z From WNYC:   New York has talent and WNYC’s new street-level performance space is the place to find it. Join us in The Greene Space for a showdown series designed to bring out the best undiscovered bands and ensembles of all genres, instrumentalists, singers, DJs, spoken word artists and performance artists in the five boroughs. More information at WNYC’s The Greene Space website.   Around Town, Opportunities 2010-02-05T16:18:13+00:00 http://www.lmcc.net/news/story/swing_space_resident_soukjin_park_hosts_open_house_feb_10_12/ http://www.lmcc.net/news/story/swing_space_resident_soukjin_park_hosts_open_house_feb_10_12/#When:21:58:41Z Korean-born visual artist SoukJin Park has spent the last two months in the LMCC Project Space developing pink ribbon, a sculptural installation and photography project exploring themes of innocence, sexuality, beauty, and absurdity. SoukJin will open her studio for visitors, and will present a durational performance during the artist’s reception.  No RSVP necessary. Dates and Times <ul> <li>Open Hours:  Wednesday – Friday, February 10 - 12, 2-6PM</li> <li>Artist’s Reception and Performance:  Friday, February 12, 6-7PM</li> </ul> Location LMCC Project Space 125 Maiden Lane, 2nd Floor   Artist Residencies, Swing Space 2010-02-04T21:58:41+00:00