The 23rd Annual Art Classic opens Saturday, September 20 and runs through September 28. An Open House is scheduled on Sunday, September 21 from 11:00 to 2:00. Entries may be made online through this website, by CD, or 35mm slide. Entry deadline is June 14, 2008.
Approximately 100+ pieces will be selected. Artists will be notified […]
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Archive for May, 2008
The 23rd Annual Art Classic
by AJ West (May 15th, 2008 | 9:03 am) - No Comments
MyChucks Design Contest
by Chelle Shannon (May 14th, 2008 | 8:23 am) - No Comments
Converse has teamed up with Eastbay and Utah Jazz Basketball star Kyle Korver to launch MyChucks, a contest inviting participants to design a Chuck Taylor All Star shoe with the chance to win the ultimate prize of having their shoe produced by Converse and sold exclusively by Eastbay.
The Chuck Taylor All Star shoe is one […]
GreenPix Media Wall
by Chelle Shannon (May 13th, 2008 | 7:25 am) - No Comments
A company called GreenPix has created an impressive combination sustainable technology and digital media. This groundbreaking experiment, called the Zero Energy Media Wall, is located on the curtain wall of the Xicui entertainment complex in Beijing.
Featuring the largest color LED display worldwide, the building performs as a self-sufficient organic system, harvesting solar energy by day […]
Designer Contest Opens Today
by Chelle Shannon (May 12th, 2008 | 8:51 am) - No Comments
MyItThings.com, a leading publisher of user-generated fashion content, today announced the launch of the “It” Designer Contest, the ultimate opportunity for aspiring designers.
Entrants are invited to show off their pieces online for a chance to win the grand prize. Entries can be submitted today through July 15. Each designer is asked to submit five previously […]
Introducing The Drawn Blank Series
by Chelle Shannon (May 12th, 2008 | 6:43 am) - No Comments
Over many years, Bob Dylan has been recognized and honored for his songwriting, performing, and recording. His records have earned Grammy, Golden Globe, and Academy Awards. It’s hard to deny Dylan’s musical talent, but many don’t know this iconographic musician is also a visual artist.
Beginning June 14th, one of London’s most prestigious galleries will present […]
Bringing Art To The Community
by W. Choates (May 9th, 2008 | 7:48 am) - No Comments
New York’s new buzz of the art world is the collaboration of Thomas Beard and Ed Halter called The Light Industry located in Industry City. Their plan is to focus on a wide range of artists and audiences within the city of New York by bringing art and the community together. This venue for new […]
Lordy Rodriguez Maps the Way
by Chelle Shannon (May 8th, 2008 | 9:11 am) - No Comments
With a desire to remake the world, Lordy Rodriguez continues his exploration of topographies both real and imagined in the form of hand-drawn maps. Using the language of cartography, he makes drawings of imaginary terrain.
Rodriguez’s works start with a geological source and the human urge to locate/define oneself by charting our environment in precise detail.
As […]
Designing For the Internet Generation
by Teresita Capuli (May 7th, 2008 | 8:46 am) - No Comments
Electrolux Design lab, started in 2003, is an annual global design competition for undergrad and graduate industrial design students to create bold, original ideas for home appliances.
The challenge for Design Lab 2008 is to create appliances for the internet generation. The submissions need to address food storage, cooking and/or washing. Think mobility, entertaining, convenience, technology […]
Musical Genes
by Guest Contributor (May 6th, 2008 | 7:38 am) - No Comments
World Science reports that musical genes may be coming to light.
In their April 30, 2008 Special to World Science, they report on a first small study that suggests that musical ability is partly genetic and may share evolutionary roots with language.
Finnish scientists say they’ve found “approximte locations in our genome where genes affecting musical talent […]
Baby Ruth “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” Video Contest
by Teresita Capuli (May 5th, 2008 | 7:21 am) - No Comments
Wanna be a star? Love America’s favorite sport? Then this Baby’s for you!
Create an original video that incorporates the Baby Ruth brand, maintains the integrity of the lyrics of the song and stars you as the lead performer and you could be on your way to singing at the 2008 All-Star Game in Yankee Stadium.
Three […]
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New York, NY
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Samammish, WA
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NY, NY
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Andy Edwards
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James
Manhattan, NY
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David J Colbran
Liverpool,
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Portland, ME
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The Internet is quickly paving the way for artistic revolution, giving new arms for artists to reach art enthusiasts, collectors and appreciators across the globe. I am reminded of the words of musician and activist Jello Biafra when he suggested that we âbecome the mediaâ. Artists of all stripes now have the opportunity to do exactly this with the availability of platforms such as TalentDatabase.com. The art revolution for the Internet age is just beginning, and accessibility is no longer in the hands of an elite few. This is a visionary approach that will create unparalleled exposure for artists and a more eclectic and authentic palette for viewers and lovers of art. This is not just social networking. This is activism for art. I look forward to more!
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