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Annual Summer Art Market Announces Best of Show
DATE: 07/22/2008 13:24:30 / MOOD: full of life
This year’s 16th annual Summer Art Market announces best of show, Sara Sisun
Summer Art Market provides artists with an opportunity to showcase and sell their work directly to the public. This event assists in supporting the local art community and the Art Students League of Denver alike. Awards were presented to artists showcasing talent in a variety of categories. “Best of Show” was presented to Sara Sisun, for her brilliant display. “I can't thank the League enough for the encouragement, the classes, everything. It's been a huge part of my life since I was about six years old.” Currently Sisun is a studio art major at Stanford University. “It's so nice to know that the League is still there for me, because it has been all along.” Sisun’s history at the Art Students League was fundamental to her growth as an artist.
“Winning best of show means a lot to me as I am hoping to be a professional painter, and winning the award was encouraging. I believe that my painting improves when I am more confident, as I am more willing to push ideas or techniques.” Sisun’s work is often non traditional and is proud about receiving recognition for thinking outside the box.
Emilio Lobato, a member of the Board of Directors, was a facilitator to the judges of the event and privy their discussion. “I was struck at how quickly and decisively they came to a conclusion about Sara. For about 30 seconds before the official tallying began, the judges were quick to discover that their over-all favorite was Sara. Regardless of her age, they considered her the best.”
Mastery of Media- Ron Zito
Interpretation of Concept- Deborah Jang
Best Emerging Artist- Laura Bigger
Henry Meininger Award- Clyde Steadman
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Established in 1987, The Art Students League of Denver is an inclusive and inspiring art school and community where students of all abilities are guided by professional artists to reach their highest potential.
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Politics and Art in America Exhibition
DATE: 06/30/2008 18:22:50 / MOOD: happy
REVISED DATES!
Opening reception: Friday, July 25, 5:30-8:00 pm
Exhibition Dates: July 25–September 10, 2008 Exhibit Hours: 8:30 am-9:30 pm M-Th, 8:30 am-5:00 pm F, 8:30 am-4:30 pm Sat, Closed Sun
The Art Students League of Denver is proud to present Politics and Art in America, a group exhibition of
League students, members and faculty.
What a time to live in America! In an election year, politics is a subject that everyone has an opinion on.
What topic are YOU most passionate about? From civil liberties and global wars to health care, religion and
more, we have called upon our community of artists to communicate their political opinions through art. Join
us for this provocative exhibition!
Partial list of participating artists:
Cristine Boyd
Michael Gadlin
Rob Gratiot
David Griffin
Leona Lazar
Gayla Lemke
Ismael Lozano
Tony Ortega
Rik Sargent
Thomas Stevens
Clare Puskarczyk
Stan Yan
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Demo and Dialogues with David Griffin & Janey Skeer
DATE: 04/16/2008 18:26:28 / MOOD: other
DEMO & DIALOGUE with david griffin
Saturday, May 10 | 1:00–3:00 pm
$5 for members, $7 for non-members NEW PRICE!
Amazed with “the beauty and intricacy of the world,” David Griffin has produced paintings that are difficult to categorize. Both abstract and realistic at the same time, his work transcends traditional landscapes and still lifes. His work has been featured in Forbes magazine and in private and corporate collections from New York to Los Angeles
DEMO & DIALOGUE with janey skeer
Saturday, May 31 | 1:00–3:00 pm
$5 for members, $7 for non-members NEW PRICE!
Amazed with “the beauty and intricacy of the world,” David Griffin has produced paintings that are difficult to categorize. Both abstract and realistic at the same time, his work transcends traditional landscapes and still lifes. His work has been featured in Forbes magazine and in private and corporate collections from New York to Los Angeles.
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The Mantra Trailer: Parked at the Intersection of Imagination, Evangelism and Propaganda!
DATE: 04/16/2008 18:22:24 / MOOD: other
A Partnership between Platte Forum and the Art Students League of Denver. The Art Students League’s visiting artist series is generously funded by the Olson-Vander Heyden Foundation
man·tra /ˈmæn trə, ˈmɑn-, ˈmʌn-/ Pronunciation Key[man-truh] –noun
In eastern spiritual traditions, a mantra is a sacred word, chant or sound that is repeated during mediation to facilitate the transformation of consciousness. In mass media, a mantra is an expression or idea that is repeated seeking to define, simplify and control complex realities.
The Mantra Trailer is a traveling mediation space, recording studio and site of mysterious broadcast in the form of a 1972 breadbox trailer. As community-based art with an emphasis on civic-engagement, the Mantra Trailer provides an interface for the human voice as a counter to globalization and the enculturation of consumerism.
The Mantra Trailer, parked in the south parking lot of the League, invites you inside to privately contemplate, chant, voice and record your prayers, aspirations, desires, frustrations and petitions for the transformation of self and society—anything that resonates within you in your life, work or play. Meanwhile, dialogue is initiated on the outside as people encounter the exterior, which is equipped with an ultrasound, directional speaker that continuously broadcasts a mix of pre-recorded mantras.
Performance Experience: Friday, May 2 | 5:30–8:00 pm
Location: Art Students League, 200 Grant Street | FREE and open to the public
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Demo & Dialogue with John Lencicki
DATE: 02/15/2008 15:11:23 / MOOD: other
DEMO & DIALOGUE
Saturday, April 12 | 1:00–3:00 p.m.
$15 for members, $20 for non-members
John Lencicki, one of the League’s original faculty members, teaches both drawing and painting classes. He recently completed a set of historical murals for the new Breckenridge Museum. Join John for a demonstration and participate in a provocative dialogue.
FUNDAMENTALS OF FIGURE DRAWING
John Lencicki Ability: Beginner
This perennially popular figure drawing class teaches students how to create conventional as well as unconventional studies from a model. Techniques include quick gesture sketches, contour drawing, value structure and composition.
Wednesdays, 6:00–9:30 p.m. | Cost: $123 per month
FUNDAMENTALS OF FIGURE PAINTING
John Lencicki Ability: Beginner
Learn the basic principles of painting—materials preparation, concept development, composition and technique—while you try your hand at your choice of oil, acrylic or watercolor. Students will work with ideas from sketches, photos, their imagination, and live models!
Thursdays, 6:00–9:30 p.m. | Cost: $111 per month
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