Artpace, as you know, likes to share. All of our programs and exhibitions are free and open to the public. So why not share our Taco Friday playlist, too? Freshly mixed by DJ Banalogue (aka me, Artpace Visitor Relations Associate Chris Castillo), we now present the Gluten Freestyle playlist for January 27.
The National Geographic Society was founded on this date in 1888. Today’s playlist is inspired by exotic lands, animals, and the persistent visual memory of seeing old, back issues of National Geographic magazines in thrift stores. Enjoy!
Click here to hear The National Stereographic playlist on YouTube!
E-journal …might be good today features an interview with our new Executive Director, Regine Basha, talking Texas, curating, and Artpace.
I’ve seen a lot of residency programs, and not to be competitive about it, but I think that it’s one of the few that is really a space for new work to be produced. It’s not a residency program where you retreat into an open process without an exhibition at the end—just quiet time to study and work—which itself is great, but Artpace still retains the position of one of the few and one of the best that has produced new work and publications with really seminal artists like Felix Gonzalez-Torres, who was the first resident. We have to look back on that and understand that from the beginning Linda Pace and Laurence Miller created a very high standard and were very much aware that the local art community had to be part of the conversation. I think that’s a very unique trait, which will continue. That’s something I believe in completely.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Head north to the University of Texas at Austin Visual Arts Center for their Spring 2012 Opening Reception, which includes Justin Boyd’s (WW 11.3) Dubforms. For more information, visit the Visual Arts Center website.
While you are in Austin, be sure to check out the exhibits of other Artpace alumni: Sterling Allen at Arthouse and Buster Graybill at Laguna Gloria.
Image credit: Justin Boyd recording ambient sounds in San Antonio for his Artpace WW 11.3 exhibition. Photo by Kimberly Aubuchon
In June, the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA) will premiere its very own YouTube channel.
The announcement of MOCA TV’s debut comes on the heels of Google’s expressed ambitions of publishing viable content of diverse topics that can compete with cable networks. According to The New York Times:
The museum’s preliminary plans include a documentary-style show about street artists; a weekly news roundup to be called the Art News Network; an “MTV Cribs”-style show that visits artists’ studios; an educational series called MOCA University; an art comedy series; and a show hosted by the antic video artist Ryan Trecartin, described as a “post-reality and talk show.”
Remember: When you purchase an Artpace Fresh Art First Associate Level Membership or higher, you receive Mod/Co Reciprocal Program benefits at select museums around the United States, like MOCA.
1. The CAM print calendar deadline has been extended until Friday, January 27. That’s tomorrow, so if you haven’t already, submit your artist, gallery, or institutional information.
2. On Saturday, January 28, CAM is hosting a fundraiser at Limelight, with a little music to get you in the mood. Your $5 donation supports CAM 2012.
