What's happening at Club for Week 4?

Please bring in at least one piece of work that you're currently working on. I know all of us could always use more feedback and it'll be helpful to do a little workshop. The more eyes that see your project, the better the outcome. If you don't have a current project, feel free to bring ideas for our art gallery show.

Also, to those of you who signed up, remember that the Josten's Workshop will be taking place on Friday, April 30th at 2:00pm @ Safeco Field.

Vera Mural Program: Call for artists

The Ver(a)rt Gallery is pleased to announce a new mural program in the very heart of our gallery!

The site is the side of the upper stairway that leads down into the gallery space and into the main venue of The Vera Project. No previous mural experience is necessary! If you are interested in applying, send us the attached application form and some images, along with a resume OR artist statement OR bio. Websites are accepted as images, as long as you tell us very specifically what parts to consider. New murals will be installed two to four times a year. Some materials and a modest honorarium will be provided.

Send electronic applications to verart@theveraproject.org

Send paper and CD applications to The Vera Project / 305 Harrison / Seattle, WA 98109

Deadline: May 5, 2010

Please help us spread the word about this exciting opportunity in the middle of a very active all-ages art and music space.

Ver(a)rt Gallery
verart@theveraproject.org
www.theveraproject.org

Ver(a)rt Gallery Presents: FROM CONCEIT TO CONCEPT

WHEN: Opening Reception Friday May 7th, 5-7p
Show runs May 4th through May 25th

WHERE: Ver(a)rt Gallery at the Vera Project
Seattle Center: Warren Ave N & Republican St

WHAT: From skateboards and comics to screenprint, stencils and paint, but not necessarily what you’d think.

Showing for the first time in Washington State, Dave Vander Mass (Portland), Giancarlo De Marchi (PA) and Tom Patterson (PA) are long-time friends coming together for a group show at Ver(a)rt Gallery, exhibiting both individual and collaborative works.

Dave Vander Maas - "I’m influenced by BMX and skateboarding and their respective cultures. I make art as a means to deal with whatever is going on in everyday life. My subjects are mostly symbolic and left open for interpretation by the viewer. My art is usually done in acrylic on found wood."

Giancarlo De Marchi - "I’m influenced by comic book art and skate graphics. I began in my youth by directly copying these images and gradually learned from this practice, applying these skills to my work now. My work is a collage of many of my drawings that creates a cohesive piece of art. I want my work to be subjective and for people to be able to interpret it in their own ways."

Tom Patterson - "The process itself of making art is most important to me; it feels like a meditative state when I am in my studio working. My work reflects the mood I am experiencing at the time, but my emotions are not more important than the image itself. I want to make work that is visually appealing for the viewer. I want my art to be viewed the same way I view art; that is, to look at it and not into it. My work is print based with a focus on screen print on paper."

For more information, please contact verart@theveraproject.org.

Ver(a)rt Gallery
verart@theveraproject.org
www.theveraproject.org

Create the Official Mozilla 2010 T-shirt!

T-shirts are big at Mozilla, and we need your help creating the official shirt that will represent Mozilla in 2010.
http://creative.mozilla.org/challenges/5

The goal of this challenge is to design a shirt that captures the unique essence of Mozilla and the principles it stands for. The winning design will be printed as the Mozilla Foundation’s official 2010 t-shirt and will be made available as an exclusive item for contributors. The winner will also be featured on various Mozilla websites, including the Creative Collective homepage and the Mozilla Blog.

AIGA April 2010 Events

Wednesday, April 14, 2010 | 7:30 - 9 a.m.
Il Fornaio, Pacific Place
600 Pine Street, Seattle

Whether you’re a freelancer, an in-house designer, or working at an agency or studio, you can never know too much about the business side of design. And in today’s tough economy, you need that business edge even more.

In this three-part breakfast series, David Sherwin of frog design will host professionals from the Seattle design community, each of whom has deep experience in client service, project management, and design studio management. David and his co-presenters will give you a fresh perspective on professional practices and provide you with tips and tools that you can start using right away.

Design Leadership
Discover new ways to coax top-notch work from both yourself and your studio while building a strong creative tea.m. over time. Led by David Sherwin of frog design, a global innovation firm that creates meaningful products, services, and experiences for clients such as Disney, GE, HP, Microsoft,MTV, Seagate and many others.

Registration
Single Event | includes presentation, light breakfast, and materials
AIGA Members: $25 | Register
Nonmembers: $35 | Register

Monday, April 19–Saturday, April 24
Art Center Gallery at Seattle Pacific University
3 West Cremona; Seattle

Design students: Want your design work to be seen not only by the public but also by an audience of some of the best art directors and designers in the Northwest? If so, enter your work in this year’s annual exhibit of student work, on view leading up to AIGA’s Reality Check/2010 portfolio reviews, Saturday, April 24. The show will not only give you a chance to view each other’s work, but also offers you a chance to get your work in front of all the roughly 100 professionals who will be reviewing portfolios at Reality Check, not just the ones you review with. Prizes will be awarded to the three students in the exhibition whose work makes the greatest impression on the professionals.

For more information: http://aigaseattle.org/events/index.asp?include=April_2010#24

Saturday, April 24

Session 1: 8:30-10:30a.m.
Session 2: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Student Exhibition Reception: 12:30 - 1 p.m.
Art Center Gallery at Seattle Pacific University
3 West Cremona; Seattle

What is Reality Check?
Reality Check is an event designed for students and newcomers to the field: This is your opportunity to receive constructive portfolio feedback from experienced design professionals. At Reality Check you can show your work and ideas to some of the best art directors and designers in the Northwest. All you need to do it preregister—and bring your résumé and portfolio to the reviews. The portfolio doesn't have to be perfect—that will come after you incorporate the advice you’re going to receive at Reality Check. You’ll be able use this event to check your understanding of how to create a powerful design portfolio. Participants will receive at least a half dozen reviews, probably more.

For more information: http://aigaseattle.org/events/index.asp?include=April_2010#24

What’s New for Designers in Creative Suite 5
Presented by Colin Fleming

Friday, April 30 | 2:30-4:30 p.m. (arrive at 2 p.m. to mingle; light refreshments served)
Adobe University: Plaza Building, Conference Room U2
801 North 34th St; Seattle

Attendees are eligible for a drawing: one copy of Creative Suite 5!

Pre-Register now through April 27 ($5 increase with payment at the door)
AIGA Student Members: $5 | Register
AIGA Members: $10 | Register
AIGA Partners: $15 | Register
Student Nonmembers: $10 | Register
Nonmembers: $20 | Register

Ver(a)rt + Folklife Art Show Invitational

Northwest Folklife is excited to announce a call to teen and young adult artists and curators for a group show during the 2010 Northwest Folklife Festival, May 28th-31st! We will be partnering with the Vera Project’s Art Gallery to exhibit work from young artists.

The call for submissions can be seen here: http://www.nwfolklife.org/uploads/Image/uploads/227/original_NWFL_Call_to_Artists.pdf