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14 Jun: Mixed Messages, DirtyPilot

http://www.dirtypilot.com/

DirtyPilot presents “Mixed Messages” features work from artists Ben Frost, PaperMonster, Justin Lovato, JoKA, and Michael Owen. This group show brings together some of the most unique art styles and techniques. Ben Frost known throughout the world for his manipulation, juxtaposition, of pop imagery. Stencil artists PaperMonster combines stencil and collage techniques to create striking portraits of women. Justin Lovato creates new world with his detailed line work full of characters and imagination. Michael Owen takes on rugged texture, shapes, and figures combined with wonderful use of color to create chaotic and stunning pieces of art. Finally, JoKa brings an unique new way to paint using thousands of small dots through using toothpicks as opposed to a brush resulting in vivid layered images. Mixed Messages brings together art that makes your eyes question what you are seeing, how it was made, and what each artist’s true message is.

5 June :: Bomb It viewing/panel (Wash. DC)

(Washington DC) ULTRA invites to watch films with him at The Fridge, 516 8th St. SE (rear alley, 2 blocks from Eastern Market Metro) on June 5th. Come explore the street art/ graffiti phenomenon with three underground films that try to capture this growing medium. The showing will be followed by a discussion panel on art in public spaces. DC's new graffiti paint store, Pintura Fresca, will be giving away a free can of Montana 94 spraypaint to the first 20 guests.

1:00pm VIDEOGRAF 10 (2010)
The return of the Godfather of graffiti videos. The VideoGraf crew is back with all-new content featuring ACET (NJ), EASE (Miami), JESUS SAVES (NYC), SIEK FLYID (NYC), OBSERVE (Miami), INDIE (NYC), SKET (CT) and LEIA (NYC)with never-before-seen interviews with LEE and PJAY and much more.

3:30pm CHOCOLATE CITY BURNING (2009)
DC's piecing crew's fame grew beyond the boundaries of the nation's capitol. This doc follows DEMON, SIME, REI 21 and MEGA as they came into nationwide recognition and all the pitfalls along the way

5:00pm BOMB IT (2008)
This movie travels the world and meets international artists CLAW, CORNBREAD, DAIM, Ron English, Shepard Fairey, Blek Le Rat, REVS and many, many more. The debate over public art and public space is introduced in a thought-provoking way.

6:45pm Discussion Panel
Featuring Nick Smith (director of Chocolate City Burning) and DECOY (queen of DC wheatpaste) and other surprise guests.

Mildred in SF (Video)

Mlidred mostly draws via ink on stickers, but does put up stencils from time to time. This video shows him making a stencil on a board in his studio.

29 May : Jenks aux BELLES CHAISES à Nantes (FR)

LES BELLES CHAISES SE FONT LA MALLE 6e ÉDITION

SAMEDI 29 MAI 2010 à partir de 14h
sous les nefs des machines - île de Nantes

Pour la 6e édition, Les Belles Chaises changent de cap et s’installent sous les Nefs des Machines de l’Ile. Le voyage, le nomadisme et la déambulation seront donc au cœur de cette nouvelle édition : Les Belles Chaises se font la malle ! Le projet des Belles Chaises laisse toujours la part belle aux pratiques amateurs mais valorise cette année l’aspect éducatif et pédagogique de la manifestation. Le questionnement autour des pratiques amateurs se recentre donc sur l’éducation artistique ainsi que sur ces enjeux.
Autour de la thématique du voyage, les chaises se font supports de son interprétation et de son exposition. Autour de lui gravite un imaginaire qui lui est propre (malle, valise, baluchon...) et qui pourra venir s’apposer à la traditionnelle chaise.
Depuis 2004, Les Belles chaises, initiées par l’École supérieure des beaux-arts de Nantes Métropole, interrogent les pratiques amateurs et leur monstration dans l’espace public. Des chaises installées sous les Nefs de l’île de Nantes seront les cimaises des œuvres installées par les artistes amateurs : peinture, sculpture, modelage, broderie, graff, installations, photographie, métal... Chacun y trouvera sa place ! Avec plusieurs centaines d’exposants et des milliers de visiteurs, les Nefs deviennent un espace d’exposition non commerciale, de rencontres, d’échanges et de fête.

Avec 1000 exposants et 25 000 visiteurs, les Nefs deviennent un espace d’exposition, de rencontres, d’échanges et de fête.

http://www.erba-nantes.fr/belleschaises

Dossier de Presse
http://www.erba-nantes.fr/ACTU/SEM161/bc.pdf

http://jinkstencil.jimdo.com/stencils-pochoirs

Stencil Workshop (Seattle, WA)

!!!DEADLINE TO REGISTER AND RECEIVE PAYMENT EXTENDED UNTIL MAY 31ST!!!!!
(IF YOU NEED A LITTLE LONGER I CAN WORK WITH YOU)

No country craft stencils here! It looks like silk ...screening, but it's  stenciling! The Stencil Workshop will be taught by Kim McCarthy aka SOULE of Urban Soule Design.
This workshop jumps into action with Kim guiding you through the entire process from the creation of the stencil, to applying the stencil image on multiple surfaces,using a variety of  mediums. Learn to transfer your images onto fabric, paper, wood and many  other surfaces. This is a very fun, hands-on class so you should wear "painting  clothes". Students are encouraged to give renewed life to their vintage clothes,  bags, 100% cotton shirt or fabric. (100% cotton works best but a  cotton/poly blend will do, shirts with ribbing (raised vertical lines)  do NOT stencil well) also recommend: pillow cases, tote bags, sketchbooks, canvas, etc...  which you should bring to apply your stencil(s) on.

All paint and other materials will be provided for use in the class only. (including other stencil material, X-acto knife, cutting board and paints) Bring your own black and white image to use for the stencil (printedon paper), keep in mind you may be tracing the image so the simpler and cleaner the lines, the  better. No more than 5 students per class to allow for plenty of individual instruction. You will leave the class with your printed stenciling samples, instructions, the custom stencils that you designed for this class, and  the confidence to personalize your life with creative stenciling  designs!

Ages 18+ only. All levels welcome.
Cost: per person (includes materials fee)
Time: Roughly 3-5hrs depending on class option
All classes take place the month of June 2010
Class Options Basic: $85.00 Learning how to cut and apply one layer  stencils
Intermediate: $115.00 Learning how to cut 2-3 layer stencils
Advanced: $145.00 Learning to cut 3+ layerstencils for photo-realistic  look
Classes will be held the month of June. Dates and times are chosen by  you as a student (upon checkout leave a note specifying the date and  time you would like to do the class and I will schedule you) To see more artwork and register visit Urban Soules Official Website at:  http://urbansoule.com/ and http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103418686950&s=528&e=0012lvcrjFvm_OX_yTmL…