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VisionShift! Art in the Age of Climate Change
Concept: Artists see truth in a different light and can express ideas in ways that make others realize what is really happening. The primary purpose of the exhibition is to inspire artists to communicate their own creativity in expressions for the miraculousness of human ingenuity and innovation, and against pollution and environmental destruction, which we are a part of. We hope to inspire and raise consciousness of those who view the art. It is our hope that VisionShift! will effect public policy, transform our carbon footprint and create meaningful social change. The art can be hopeful images of what will be, in the real or abstract, or can also include graphic images of earth devastation, human displacement, the effects of hubris as well as depictions of suffering and tragedy.
Conditions: There is no fee for submission for these exhibitions. Only artwork that reflects the concepts articulated in the purpose statement are welcome. Artwork is expected to be exhibition ready. Artwork can be for sale. Artists will receive 50% of the sale price of their work. Artists will provide price if for sale. Pieces sold from the exhibition will remain in the exhibition and will not be available to their purchasers until after the exhibition closes. There is no limit on art submissions.
All artists are to provide artist information in print for inclusion in the exhibition, including artist’s name, title of art piece, dimensions, medium and price.
Each site will have its own restrictions from open call to juried exhibitions and have size limitations. Artwork should be delivered to the appropriate site for exhibition. These shows will open on the following dates:
Santa Fe Place, 4250 Cerrillos Road, opening: Thursday, October 8, 2009. 5-7 p.m. KICK-OFF EVENT
Santa Fe Mayor Coss reads Vision Shift! Proclamation, unveiling of the mural created by Dine' artist Bryan Dixon, music with DJ Anjali. DJ Anjali has done shows in New York and with DJs such as DJ Spooky.
Center for Contemporary Arts, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, opening Friday, October 9, 2009, opening 5-7 p.m. John Fogarty Lecture
Mapping a Green Future. Curated by Lea Rekow.
Mapping a Green Future, an exhibition that looks toward the promise of sustainability, and the challenges we currently face. The connection between the automobile, life and air is explored through Andrea Polli and Chuck Varga's Cloud Car. Polli's weather station, Hello, Weather! attempts to de-mystify the collection and use of weather and climate. Bill Gilbert documents walking the grid, as topography and legalities allow. Jenny Polak negotiates border politics through a sound installation made from conversations with immigrant workers. Joan Myers panoramic photography of power plants deals with industrialization's impact on the environment. Eve Andrée Laramée displays documentation of uranium remediation prototypes.
Thursday, October 22, 7:30–8:30 p.m: "Global Warming = Global Warning" VisionShift! Exhibition Reception following the SFAI’s monthly Open Studio event at the Santa Fe Art Institute , 1600 St. Michaels Drive on the College of Santa Fe Campus. Light refreshments will be served. Contact: info@sfai.org
Tel. 505 424-5050
The Museum of Contemporary Native Arts 108 Cathedral Place, Santa Fe, NM Scout's Honour, an exhibition which explores, among many things, environmental issues and relationship to land. Badland, an exhibit that is part of the statewide Land Art project, deals with environmental issues. Opening Friday, October 9, 5-7 p.m.
Warehouse 21, 1614 Paseo de Peralta, opening: Saturday, October 10, 5-7 p.m. 7 p.m . Ed Mazria lecture.
Free. All ages.
Is it possible to achieve energy independence, solve climate change and revitalize the United States' economy with a single solution? According to award-winning architect, author, educator and visionary Ed Mazria, Founder and Executive Director of Architecture 2030, it is. Mazria, will deliver an eye-opening presentation of current climatic, energy and economic events, illustrating the magnitude of the challenges and opportunities confronting us today.
Art-in-Transit, Santa Fe buses, opening: October 1, 2009.
Saturday, October 3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Printmaking Workshop - As part of Santa Fe's Vision Shift project, Fine Arts for Children & Teens (FACT) will offer a special printmaking workshop-centered around the theme of art in the age of climate change-with local, prominent artist, Ron Pokrasso (http://www.ronpokrasso.com), incredible studio off Old Las Vegas Highway.This workshop is for children and their families. Cost; $35 per child/ $25 for each additional family member (includes materials) Artwork created during this workshop will be exhibited at Warehouse 21 on October 10 as part of the Vision Shift project. Registration: Indi McCasey, Program Manager, Fine Arts for Children & Teens (FACT), program@factsantafe.org, (505) 992-2787.
Friday, October 16, Live Feed from Bioneers at CCA.
Saturday, October 24, COAL MARCH begins at 1050 Old Pecos Trail - join us and delivery a message to NM legislators. In observation of the 350.org International Day of Climate Action, Earth Care's Youth Allies Organizers will host an action to raise awareness about climate change and demand movement by political leaders to cap carbon emissions and reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere below 350 parts per million. The action will include a critical mass bike ride, march, and mass bus ride to the roundhouse to leave a powerful message (both literal and figurative) for our leaders. Contact: youthallies@earthcare.org, (505) 699-1025.
Saturday, Novermber 7, 12 p.m. The Museum of Contemporary Native Arts Members' lunch with Scout's Honor talk by exhibit curator Ryan Rice.
