This is where my daughter lives in New Zealand. It is an art world in itself. By Matt Philp Matt Philp meets some of the creative talent behind Nelson's upcoming winter festival season. Nic Foster "It's the intensity of the light," says painter Nic Foster, when asked what inspires him about Nelson.

Gina Ayers Signore is a professional artist and photographer who creates images using a variety of mediums, including acrylic collage painting, sculpture and digital photography. Gina combines her artistic sensibilities with her affinity and passion for nature to produce unique perspectives in both her fine art and photography. She displays her work in regional galleries and has been selected in numerous juried art shows. The archival fine art photographs have been altered using photoshop software, acrylic paints, water color and color pencils. Collage paintings are made of acrylic paint on arches print paper and take months to complete.

3D Projection Mapping A revolutionary technique to transform the world in ways never before possible. Some call it spatial augmented reality. We say it's a new paradigm in lighting, advertising, and entertainment that will leave your audience awestruck.

About Found Objects Claire Randall, shadow box artist and wife and mother of three, must choose between her old traditional family life or a new creative life made possible by her family's house fire and her new living arrangement: a motel. Watch the trailer. http://foundobjectsfilm.com/about/found-objects-movie-trailer/

The Copyright Alliance is seeking videos from artists and supporters on why the arts matter. The videos submitted will be edited into a grassroots message to Congress from artists and their supporters and used in contexts including the ongoing Copyright Act review to advance the positions advocated by the Copyright Alliance. For more information on the Copyright Alliance visit our web site at copyrightalliance.org.

Join us for an evening of festive networking and celebrating the arts in Eugene! The Eugene Chamber of Commerce and ABAE present the third annual Arts After Hours, at the newly renovated Oregon Contemporary Theater in downtown Eugene on Thursday April 18th, 2013. The event starts at 5:00pm and you can register in advance at the Chamber or at the door. Enjoy fabulous door prizes, wonderful food by Noisette Bakery, beer by Ninkasi, and wine brought to you by the folks at the Barn Light. Musical entertainment is generously provided by Arts Umbrella, and we will showcase many local arts organizations. Come enjoy the arts and network with hundreds of area business people! For more information, or to become an exhibitor, contact Karen Rainsong, Managing Director of ABAE, at 541 242-2364. Fees: Register in advance - member $8 Register at the door - member $10 Register in advance - non -member $15 Register at the door - non member $20

ESAP is a grassroots organization serving as art gallery, performance venue, and office space
for a variety of artists services, such as lectures and creative gatherings.

OUR MISSION:
To promote new art and improve the quality of life by facilitating happenings and events in urban spaces, featuring artists in various media such as visual art, performance, and music.

About
Established in 2014 - Bohemian Dub is a music and arts collective that brings together artists from different backgrounds to make new forms of art and to learn from each other.

We believe in the crowd based acceleration of culture and an open source mentality. All our music is available for free download as well as free licensing for non-profit films and open source projects.

And there's a call to artists and interested parties, as well. Right here...
http://bohemiandub.org/applications/