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Fantastic lineup of artists for a great cause…

Grand Central Arts Forum, the support group for Grand Central Art Center (GCAC) revitalizes the hit exhibition, ‘100 Artists See Satan’, a survey of contemporary artists and their interpretation of the supreme demon. Unlike the original exhibition, this iteration of the collection will be presented as a fundraiser, with works available for sale to the public. All proceeds will benefit future GCAC programs and exhibitions.

Public Reception July 3rd, 7-10pm.

Exhibit open through June 26th through August 15, 2010.

http://www.gcacfundraiser.com

“Who’s Next”
oil on canvas
12″ x 16″

Countdown to Yuri’s Night is this Saturday, April 10th. They sold out last year, and tickets are selling quick. Go to outofthisworldparty.com for tickets and more information!

From the press release (download PDF)

Countdown to Yuri’s Night, an out of this world art extravaganza that combines visual art, performance, and music to commemorate the first human space flight, is back for a third year.
Saturday, April 10,
8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Capitol Skyline Hotel (10 “i” Street, SW)
Tickets are $30 in advance ($35 at the door).
Visit www.outofthisworldparty.com for tickets, artist links, and event announcements.
Returning this year are Trixie Little and The Evil Hate Monkey, an award‐winning acrobatic superduo who dance, flip, fight, and strip for the opposing forces of good and evil. Their adventures have taken them all across the United States, and now they are charting a course to conquer the galaxy. Miss Saturn, a New York‐based staple of vaudeville and comedy with her 40 orbit rings (hula hoops), is also making an encore appearance. Hosted by Southern Hemisphere, the show’s emcee best known for her work as Card Girl in The Lobsterboy Revue, the Cosmonaughty Variety Show also includes:
• L’il Dutch, DC’s salty sweet burlesque star and host of The Dutch Oven;
• Eva Brontosaurus, a musical comedy trio that’s one part drag queen and two parts real women who like to do drag;
• Dr. Swami YoMahmi, Ph.D., a regular traveler in the D.C. sideshow universe, ably assisted by his lab assistant Booger; and Demivolt, a Washington‐based post‐punk/rock/surf band that will provide the musical backdrop for the show.

In an “Astro‐Pop” art exhibition organized by artists Scott G. Brooks and Jared Davis, approximately 20 visual artists will exhibit work that celebrates, reflects, and imagines space, from hard‐core science to the lowbrow culture.

Confirmed artists include: Chris Bishop, Stephen Blickenstaff, Scott G Brooks, Chris Chen, Jared Davis, Alan Defibaugh, Dana Ellyn, Elstabo, Gregory Ferrand, Todd Gardner, Linas Garsys, Sherill Anne Gross, Jeannette L. Herrera, Emily Greene Liddle, Bill Remington, Dave Savage, Matt Sesow, Steve Strawn, and Andrew Wodzianski. The exhibition is online now at www.outofthisworldparty.com

The night’s festivities also include a lunar dance party with Chief Boogie Officer DJ P.Vo and special guest DJs, Stoli‐sponsored drink specials, a reduced‐gravity chamber (moonbounce), celestial costume contests, and a final frontier photo booth. Countdown to Yuri’s Night is an artistic spin on a high‐science holiday. On April 12, 1961, Russian Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin embarked on the historic first manned space flight. Every year around April 12, Yuri’s Night parties are held all around the world; it’s like St. Patrick’s Day or Cinco de Mayo for space. For art, please contact Deb Fiscella / Center Stage Marketing at
DFMPR@aol.com.

Countdown to Yuri’s Night  – on YouTube…

Countdown to Yuri’s Night in Wired! Wired ran a great writeup and featured many of the artists showing this year. They wrote:

…The show brings together Pop-Surrealism, Post-Pop and Lowbrow stylists who “frequently and freely embrace the imagery of science fiction and mid-century tropes,” according to Countdown lead organizer Jared Davis. “Countdown to Yuri’s Night is an excellent excuse to feature their more sci-fi inspired work.

“Whether it’s Scott Brooks’ nightmare vision of a future where Cupie-doll robots battle for Thorazine, Steve Strawn’s photo journalism from the great robot wars or Sherill Anne Gross’ green pinup girls, they all create a vision of the future of humankind in space. Whether it’s an accurate prediction is beside the point — what matters is that they are having the conversation and leaving room for any one of a million possible futures.”

I’ll be exhibiting “Battle for Thorazine.” Go here to see the rest of the art. Get in touch with me or DFMPR@aol.com if you’re interested in purchasing any of the art.

Finally, here’s the postcard designed by Alan Defibaugh!

“The Red Light Exhibit” at The Dirty Show
Curated by Genevive Zacconi, in association with Last Rites Gallery

Opening Reception: Friday, February 12th, 2010
Show Runs 2/12 thru 2/20.

VIEW EXHIBIT ONLINE: http://www.genevive.com/dirtyshow.php

Participating Artists: Shawn Barber, Paul Booth, Scott G. Brooks, Vincent Castiglia, Colin Christian, Molly Crabapple, Camilla D’Errico, Ewelina Ferusso, Michael Hussar, Michael Mararian, Dan Quintana, Celeste Rapone, David Stoupakis, The Dirty Fabulous, Brian Viveros, Tony Ward, & Jasmine Worth.

The Dirty Show
Bert’s Warehouse Theater
2739 Russell Street, Detroit, MI
http://www.dirtyshow.org

“Party at Pooh Corner” by Scott Brooks, 24″ x 36″, oil on canvas

Tonguey Diabla by Dan Quintana. oil on wood, 12 x 7in,

“Dirt-Tease” by Brian Viveros, mixed media on maple board, 10 x 19in

Here are a few pics from the “Cry for Help” show at Thinkspace Gallery from a few weeks back. Great turnout as you can see. Big thanks to Andrew Hosner. You can see more pics here.

“Love in Danger” 24″ x 24″ oil on canvas

Myself and Andrew Hosner

Artist Glenn Arthur and myself.

The gallery was packed all night.

Mike at Gallery 1988. The opening for the He-Man show was the same night so we stopped by the next day. More photos on Arrested Motion Blog.

I’ll be heading down to Miami for Art Basel this year and showing some work with Art Whino! I’m happy to be showing with all my talented friends including: Anna Davis, Arabella Proffer, Chris Bishop, Dan May, Emily Greene Liddle, Fred Harper,  Gregory Ferrand, Jason Snyder, Marie Barr, Mark Jenkins, Mike Weber, Molly Crabapple,  Alan Defibaugh, Dave MacDowell,  Decoy, J Coleman, Kelly Towles, Tim Conlon and lots more! More information here.

Here’s the details and schedul of events. Lots going on so let me know if you’ll be there and we can meet up.

Art Whino, a prominent pop-surrealist and urban contemporary art gallery presents ART WHINO: MIAMI.

ART WHINO: MIAMI will be an innovative New Brow exhibition, complete with receptions and musical performances that will heighten the experience beyond the typical art show. Art from two separate traveling exhibitions, LIFE ESSENTIALS and OLD SKOOLIN’ will be brought together in Miami for the first time. This landmark multi-city, comprehensive exhibition will bring together the best of both traditionally trained and urban street art styles, helping to more define this era in contemporary art and set the bar even higher for the direction of art today. This combined show will highlight both music and art that spans the spectrum of current trends, and will be accompanied by installations and auxiliary exhibitions featuring live painting by several Art Whino artists.

Art Whino has also teamed up with Urbanite Bistro to host a special all day event Thursday, December 3rd in the outdoor garden space of Urbanite Bistro, featuring over 15 Art Whino artists painting live and musical performances. Artists will also showcase some of their newest works inside the restaurant for the entire of the month of December.

Outside of Urbanite Bistro, on several surrounding buildings, Primary Flight: The world’s largest site-specific street level mural installation will be taking place throughout the week. For more information visit http://primaryflight.com/blog/

Event Locations:

Main Exhibit
Charcoal Studios
Across from the Street From Scope
2135 NW 1st AVE
Miami, FL 33127

2nd Location
Urbanite Bistro
One block from Pulse
62 NE 14th Street
Miami, FL 33132

Wednesday Dec 2nd
Charcoal Studios

Press Preview
11am-5pm

Artists/Exhibitor Mixer
5pm-8pm

VIP and Press Cocktail
8pm-Midnight

Thursday Dec 3rd
Urbanite Bistro and Outdoor Area

Outdoor Live Painting and Music
Noon-8pm

Reception/After Party
11pm-2am

Thursday Dec 3rd
Charcoal Studios

Art Whino: MIAMI
General Admission
11am-8pm

Friday Dec 4th
Charcoal Studios

Art Whino: MIAMI
General Admission
11am-8pm

Reception with Musical Performance
8pm-Midnight
$30 Reception Admission includes complimentary food samplings by Urbanite Bistro and complimentary beverages

Saturday Dec 5th
Charcoal Studios

Art Whino: MIAMI
General Admission
11am-8pm

Reception with Musical Performace
8pm-Midnight
$30 Reception Admission includes complimentary food samplings by Urbanite Bistro and complimentary beverages

Sunday Dec 6th
Charcoal Studios

Art Whino: MIAMI
General Admission
11am-6pm