The Allentown Chen-Arts Group (gotta call it something) will meet this Sat. evening for an informal dinner and discussion at 6:30 pm House of Chen Restaurant, 732 Hamilton St. Allentown. Did you know that NYC artists in the 50's and 60's, people like Frank Stella and James Rosenquist would all meet for Chinese food?Here's the PLAN:
Lee Vedder from the Allentown Art Museum will be available to answer your questions and talk about opportunities for local artists like the annual juried show, cocktails and collecting, how to get a cd of your work on file at the museum. I know that some of you have some good questions for her. She will speak before we get to our outlined discussion below. Joyce Marin, Director of Community Development will be attending as well.
I have invited Randall Forte (LV Arts Council)
We should discuss:
Theme: I have proposed "Outspoken on Allentown" for our first indoor event. Since most of us have met through the blogs discussing the future of Allentown, our vision for the downtown, and other city issues, it seems appropriate for our first show to reflect what's been on our minds. If you have any suggestions please bring them to the meeting. It would be neat to have a multi-media event, and include written work related to the theme. Let's nail it down and get to work.
Dime Bank Building- Joe Skrapits (Allentown Arts Commission) and anyone else interested will be visiting the building on Fri. morning 10 am and owner John McClave will give a tour. Can we have a show in this building this summer? Let's set a date and talk about what's involved.
Upward Bound Allentown-Alfonso Todd has organized this street festival on Hamilton between 6th and 7th July 12th. He is looking for street artists and volunteers. He can say a few words about that.
Corporate Building- Alani Jiminez can tell us more about possibly having a show at this building, and about an upcoming event in June.
Future Shows at Restaurants or Clubs- If we have time we can discuss some possible future venues.
Grants- Should we apply for a grant through the Allentown Arts Council? Greg Coates has researched this and he could tell us more.
See you at Chen, and let's keep the ball rollin.'
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8 comments:
I'm coming, but that's mainly because Chen has outstanding Chinese food, probably better than anywhere else in the LV.
BernO you must contribute a written piece. THe blogs are an important part of today's cultural scene, baby. Writers and artists have always learned from one another.
It's times like these I wish I were more of a photographer (i.e. artist). My skills have been lacking since the age of digital.
This should be a GREAT meeting and I am glad that you were able to get Joyce Marin to come to the event. I went to Baum School of the Arts yesterday to see if they would like to get involved with the "Upward bound Allentown, Event.' I would like to have art work by the kids and students, if possible. Also, I believe Ms Dottie is right, AJC, these blogs are pieces of literary art in themselves. They are creative, thought-provoking, emotion-inspiring works that should actually be as relevant as Twain or Shakespeare...did I go too far??
Alfonso
Alfonso,
Be sure to speak with Ro Geseck on Sat night, she teaches at Baum. SHe could help you with student work.
Shakespeare? I think you went a little too far! BUt the blogs are very relevant as voice of the people, self-expression, reactionary, just like art.
Most of the blogs anyway...
would it be kosher for me to attend if i didn't make it to the last one?? i'm not sure how i can assist, but i'm very interested in doing so!
Katie Bee,
It would be great to have you on board! I enjoy your writing, I'm sure you would be a GREAT addition to our diverse group!
I will have a sign in sheet for new members, because I will need your e-mail and phone #.
Everyone is welcome to this meeting, even if you just want to have some good CHinese food and meet new people.
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