05/01/2009 10:56:16
topic: 'Seeing Beyond' exhibition... 23 January - 5 April Henshaws Posts 1	Hi guys... I work for Henshaws Society for Blind People in the north of England. Some of our 'Arts and Galleries Group' members have recently collaborated with renowned artist Eric Fong to raise awareness of issues relating to art and visual impairments. I've got invitations to the preview on Thursday 22 January, if anyone is interested? Call me on 0161 872 1234 and I can send them in the post. Here's some more info from the press release. The exhibition features a film documenting the experiences of three visually impaired people, a guide dog and an audio describer visiting another art exhibition. Eric, a former medical doctor says: “The project explores how visual impairment affects access to art and examines the gap between seeing, hearing and understanding.” Margaret Wilson has diabetic retinopathy and cataracts, with no sight in her left eye and minimal sight in her right eye. Margaret says: “My family and friends find it strange that I can enjoy art. It will be interesting to see how Eric’s film challenges these perceptions.” Henshaws Art Galleries & Museums group also gave Christine Gregory a new lease of life when she joined five years ago, after losing her sight through the condition retinitis pigmentosa. With no sight at all, Christine explores art in very different ways: “I like to find out about the artist and their thinking behind the piece. The interesting thing is, that everyone in the group creates a different pictures in their minds.” Christine’s guide dog, Shane, also plays a role in the work. A mini-cam attached to his collar recorded his perspective; Eric then digitally manipulated the footage to simulate canine vision. Seeing Beyond features at the Chinese Arts Centre from 23 January to 5 April 2009. Visitors on the day of the launch will also be able to gain an understanding of conditions like glaucoma and cataracts, by trying on special simulation spectacles and other materials provided by Henshaws. Audio guides to the artwork will be available for both visually impaired and sighted visitors. For Christine and Margaret, Henshaws have made sure that sight loss isn’t a barrier to enjoying art, and to be involved so closely in the project was a unique experience. Christine said, “I enjoy art so much, so it is amazing to be part of an exhibition like Eric’s.” Seeing Beyond, Chinese Arts Centre - 23 January to 5 April 2009. For information on Henshaws and it’s social groups, contact 0161 872 1234.
	16/12/2008 20:28:29
topic: Tactile Artist Needs Others jlandolt Posts 1	I'm not new to the art world, but have recently graduated from the University of WI-Milwaukee in the US. I'm an artist that has been creating and selling touchable art. I couldn't make art other way, but touchable. I'm looking for more artists who have the same thoughts about art as I do. Art should be for everyone. I've shown my work in various galleries, children museums, and the WI Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired, along with other venues dedicated to showing and promoting artwork done for and by the blind and visually impaired community. I plan on creating awareness on art done in this manner because it deserves to be recognized. My website will be up in March 2009. Let's do this. Please let me know if anyone is interested.
	14/12/2008 09:20:59
topic: | the voice and nothing more | 12-16 January 2009 vanm Posts 1	Curated by Sam Belinfante and Neil Luck edited by vanm on 19/12/2008
	05/12/2008 15:00:59
topic: Aesthetica 50% off gift subscriptions Aesthetica Magazine Posts 3	Annual Subscription for only £16.50 Special Offer for Blind Art – 50% off gift subscriptions + Free personal message + Free gift wrap Includes P&P (UK only). Delivered Before Christmas. One year for only £16.50. Order before 19 December for this fantastic offer. If you are thinking about a Christmas present for a friend or loved one, how about a present that lasts a whole year? The Aesthetica Gift Subscription is now available. Give the gift that lasts the whole year! Perfect present – an Aesthetica Magazine subscription. Aesthetica Magazine is a great resource and provides an insight into the market. It offers you information on new exhibitions and shows, releases, events, festivals, artists, and an overview of the creative and cultural sectors. To claim either: • Visit www.aestheticamagazine.com/gift_subscriptions.htm and enter promotional code CHWX9 • Or call +44 (0)1904 527560 quoting CHWX9 Order before 19 December for Christmas Delivery.
	03/12/2008 17:27:15
topic: V&A Touch Tour - Sunday 22 March 2009 Karen Leathan Posts 2	Indian Chintz Touch Tour Sunday 22 March 2009 14.30-15.30 Christina Shannon will lead a touch tour looking at some of the V&A's stunning examples of Indian Chintz. Free, advanced booking essential Call 020 7942 2211, textphone 020 7942 2002, fax 020 7942 2524 or email booking.office@vam.ac.uk Meeting Point, Grand Entrance Victoria and Albert Museum Cromwell Road London SW7 www.vam.ac.uk Tube South Kensington Buses C1, 14, 414 and 74
	02/12/2008 10:13:54
topic: Collective Project! Get involved! moonlily Posts 1	Hello, my name is Moon Leith and I am a third year Photography student studying in Bristol. I am currently focusing my research on the prevalant world of Visually Impaired Photographers. I have gathered so much information I am practically drowning in it, but have a limited amount that is from a personal perspective. I have compiled a list of questions because they relate to my work and cannot be answered by books or the internet. If you have a spare 10 minutes I would very much appreciate your answers, please get in touch if you are interested. There is also the possibility of joining my 'mini collective project' which is generating some great stuff from people involved, and which I am very excited about. Go on, get involved! Thank you! Moon x
	26/11/2008 13:20:56
topic: Apply: ARTNOW annual exhibition admin Posts 131	Artoteque.com is pleased to invite artists to ART NOW the 3rd global annual juried contemporary art competition 12 months on display. ART NOW takes place online once every year at Artoteque.com London. ART NOW 3 All entries go through a two-step selection process. The competition is judged solely by visuals submitted inline or attachment send to: submit@artoteque.com. Numbers of entries: 6 -12 works /image files submitted on-line. We can review your site for this purpose. 1st step selection ========================= The first screening is free and is conducted by review of website for this purpose or on Jpeg versions of the submitted works inline or attachment (send to: submit@artoteque.com, subject: ART NOW). 2nd step selection ========================= Submitters whose entries pass the first screening are requested to submit inline or attachment the works (JPG's image files 72 dpi up to 800 pix. send to: submit@artoteque.com) along the works details -title, year, medium, size, price and the fee payment. Application fee ========================= There is a EUR 50 entry fee (or an equivalent amount in a different currency) for 6 works and EUR 10 (or an equivalent amount in a different currency) for each additional work one year in exhibition. Payment by Direct Transfer on account, by Money Order, by PayPal, http://www.artoteque.com/artotech/applications/artoteque_apply/artNOW3_info.htm by Western Union. (NOTE: submitters whose entries pass the first screening only will be requested the competition fee). Jury ========================= The competition will be conducted in two rounds: preliminary and final assessment. Only works that pass the preliminary judging will advance to the final round. Judging Panel: Andrea Pagnez, art critic, fine artist, editor, curator (Venice Biennial), Florence; Christopher Chamber, art critic, fine artist, editor, New York; Marta Dimitrescu, fine artist, Artoteque.com director, editor, London; Åke Wallén, Director BGAB, art collector, Stockholm Awards ========================= 63 prizewinners will be awarded. Grand Prize. Award value EUR 4,900: One Artists will be awarded two-page spreads in ART MADE ONLY ONCE, Artoteque.com Quality Art Book series for collectors, galleries, museums, dealers and art lovers. Award of Distinction. Award value EUR 2,450: Two Artists will be awarded one-page in ART MADE ONLY ONCE, Artoteque.com Quality Art Book series for collectors, galleries, museums, dealers and art lovers. Honorable Mention (Honorable Award): 60 Artists will be selected for Diploma of Excellence Materials to be received ========================= In order to complete the inclusion you may submit as attachments or on-line 6 ~ 12 works /JPG s image files 72 dpi up to 800 pix (21x21 cm /8,3x8,3) and the works details: title, year, technique, size and price. All submissions must be mailed to submit@artoteque.com, subject: ART NOW Exhibition Period ========================= The event will run one-year: 2008 - 2009 Deadlines: the earlier the better E-mail Address to Submit ========================= submit@artoteque.com, subject: ART NOW Artoteque.com Participants must affirm that submitted works are the original creation of the applicant, and that the participant holds all related copyrights and has not violated intellectual property rights. No commercial activities of any kind involving participating works may be undertaken during the duration of the exhibition. In the event of violation of this agreement, the organizations reserve the right to disqualify participants, reclaim prize and awards, and publicly announce any or all violations.
	14/11/2008 16:45:04
topic: Event: Royal Collection & Wallace Collection amyvwatsham Posts 1	Wednesday 21 January 2009, 2-4pm, at The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace Price: £7.50 Tickets are to be booked through the Royal Collection on 020 7766 7324 or email specialistsales@royalcollection.org.uk This afternoon event, at The Queen’s Gallery, will give an intimate introduction to the paintings of Rubens and Teniers the Younger in Bruegel to Rubens: Masters of Flemish Painting. Verbal description will examine the contrast between the lives of the artists and their subjects, looking at pastoral landscapes, peasant interiors and society portraits. Using lively discussion, antique poetry and stimuli from the Wallace Collection, we will use the written word to create a voice for and bring alive the characters from the paintings. With Amy Watsham, Catherine Chastney and Jocelyn Clarke. For more information phone 020 7766 7333 www.wallacecollection.org Nearest tube stations are Victoria, Green Park and Hyde Park Corner. Bus numbers 11, 211, 239, C1 and C10 stop on Buckingham Palace Road. The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1A 1AA
	07/11/2008 16:38:52
topic: Karaoke and Open Mic Kathrin Posts 2	Arts and mental health charity CoolTan Arts invites you to an exciting Christmas Party with Karaoke and Open Mic on Thursday 18 December 6pm - 9pm. Bring your musical instrument or favourite song to share with us all. Food is provided but please bring your own drinks and any additional food. Please bring with you a present to the value of £1 to put under the tree, so you too can receive a gift. Venue: CoolTan Arts Gallery Unit B 237 Walworth Road London SE17 1RL Please call us on 0207 701 2696 if you want to come or require further information.
	07/11/2008 16:30:15
topic: Largactyl Shuffle Walk on 15 Nov 08 Kathrin Posts 2	Arts and mental health charity CoolTan Arts has organised a unique Largactyl Shuffle and Sculpture Trail from the Maudsley Hospital to the Tate Modern. Each month has a new theme and the next walk on 15th November 2008 is under the headline of ‘A destructive urge is a creative force? (Violence)’. Southwark has had a reputation for violence for many centuries, is it deserved? Come along and find out more, add your own views, learn more about the rich history in Southwark, get some fresh air and physical exercise, meet other interesting people. Walkers meet at 12noon at Maudsley Hospital in Denmark Hill SE5. As people walk and talk, barriers between the guides, the participants using mental health services, and members of the public on the walk begin to break down. Physical, mental and social well being are all enhanced. All welcome, come and join us! Please visit our website www.cooltanarts.org.uk to find out more about us and our exciting activities.
	03/11/2008 15:10:13
topic: Ice, mud and blood events@ri.ac.uk Posts 8	Ice, mud and blood Thursday 29 January 2009 7.00pm–8.30pm Lecturer: Prof Chris Turney What lessons can we learn from the past? In this event we'll explore the changing climate and the risks facing us today as we continue to drive our planet to new extremes. Venue: The Royal Institution, 21 Albemarle Street, London W1S 4BS Tickets cost £8, £6 concessions, £4 RI members. See www.rigb.org or call the Events Team on 020 7409 2992 to book tickets.
	03/11/2008 15:09:18
topic: science events@ri.ac.uk Posts 8	Superstition: belief in the age of science Tuesday 27 January 7.00pm–8.30pm Prof Robert Park Has superstition become pervasive in contemporary culture? Why do people persist in superstitious convictions long after science has shown them to be ill-founded? Join us for this event that is sure to contain a lively discussion! Venue: The Royal Institution, 21 Albemarle Street, London W1S 4BS Tickets cost £8, £6 concessions, £4 RI members. See www.rigb.org or call the Events Team on 020 7409 2992 to book tickets.
	03/11/2008 15:08:40
topic: science events@ri.ac.uk Posts 8	An evening with Carol Vorderman Wednesday 21 January 7.00pm–8.30pm We are delighted to welcome Carol Vorderman to the RI for a one-on-one interview with the RI’s Director Baroness Susan Greenfield. Venue: The Royal Institution, 21 Albemarle Street, London W1S 4BS Tickets cost £8, £6 concessions, £4 RI members. See www.rigb.org or call the Events Team on 020 7409 2992 to book tickets.
	03/11/2008 15:08:05
topic: science events@ri.ac.uk Posts 8	The age of wonder Monday 19 January 7.00pm–8.30pm Lecturer: Prof Richard Holmes Richard Holmes will explore his controversial account of science in the Romantic period, the passionate inner lives of scientists, and their unexpected impact on the poets and writers of the day. Venue: The Royal Institution, 21 Albemarle Street, London W1S 4BS Tickets cost £8, £6 concessions, £4 RI members. See www.rigb.org or call the Events Team on 020 7409 2992 to book tickets.
	03/11/2008 15:05:05
topic: science events@ri.ac.uk Posts 8	The science of scent: a feast for the nose Wednesday 19 November 7.00pm–9.00pm Are perfumers born with better noses than the rest of us? How many scented materials are there in the world? This fascinating event explores the fundamentals of olfactory science and perfumery. The event includes odour evaluation, so please refrain from wearing strong scent Supported by Procter & Gamble prestige products Venue: The Royal Institution, 21 Albemarle Street, London W1S 4BS Tickets cost £8, £6 concessions, £4 RI members. See www.rigb.org or call the Events Team on 020 7409 2992 to book tickets.
	03/11/2008 15:02:17
topic: The Ri: The brain, consciousness and controversies events@ri.ac.uk Posts 8	The brain, consciousness and controversies Monday 10 November 7.00pm–8.30pm Lecturer: Prof Christof Koch How do the salty taste of crisps, the unmistakable smell of cut grass, or the awfulness of a throbbing tooth pain, emerge from the physical brain? Baroness Susan Greenfield and Prof Christof Koch explore one of the major unsolved puzzles in science today, consciousness. Supported by John Templeton Foundation Venue: The Royal Institution, 21 Albemarle Street, London W1S 4BS Tickets cost £8, £6 concessions, £4 RI members. See www.rigb.org or call the Events Team on 020 7409 2992 to book tickets.
	29/10/2008 16:39:15
topic: Creative networking everardos Posts 1	I thought it looked like a carrot in a sink, I'm not saying that is a bad thing. I can also see half a face. that's my perception. I often 'see' all kinds of wierd and wonderful images that a 20\20 individual might never percieve. Our brain can only interpret the information that our eyes pass on to it ( am suprised at the lack of replies on this site per the amount of views. Doesn't anyone have anything to say about the work they see? maybe i'll put that to a wider forum. good luck
	21/10/2008 15:29:08
topic: National Talking Newspapers and Magazines. admin Posts 131	The Talking Newspaper Association UK is the leading provider of national newspapers and magazines in alternative formats for the blind and the print disabled. Through its National Talking Newspapers and Magazines service the Association provides a varied selection of over 230 titles on audio CD or tape, and approximately 80 in PC compatible digital format. http://www.tnauk.org.uk/ TNAUK Registered charity number: 293656
	21/10/2008 09:21:43
topic: Showcase your work on Saatchi Online. admin Posts 131	Register at http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/yourgallery/ to create an artists profile where thousands of visitors can see your work. edited by admin on 21/10/2008
	16/10/2008 09:17:22
topic: Art Beyond Sight Awareness Month admin Posts 131	Art Beyond Sight Awareness Month: October 2008 “MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE”: ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE AND ACCESSIBLE ARTS For its third Art Beyond Sight Awareness Month, the Albuquerque Museum offered a feast for the senses by bringing together the performing and visual arts and art history: showcasing music and poetry by children and adults with vision loss, touch tours of the museum’s sculpture garden, and a demonstration on woodblock printing by artist Mary Sweet. “More than Meets the Eye” was a collaborative between The Albuquerque Museum, the New Mexico Commission for the Blind, the National Federation of the Blind (NFB), New Mexico, and VSA North Fourth Art Center. After working separately with each institution, Elizabeth Becker, Associate Curator of Education, explained that “it made sense to bring us all to the table to share our resources.” Among participating artists were Jennifer Espinosa (poet) and Kevin Lord (singer), both from VSA Day Arts Program; Kelly Burma (singer) and Caroline Benavidez (guitar and voice), from the NFB; and Voices de Oro, members of the New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired choir. Kevin Lord, who warmed up the crowd with songs by the Rolling Stones and David Bowie, says, “Joining on stage and singing over the microphone was great!” The touch tours, along with bringing a multi-sensory approach, took on a fun turn as, while listening to water hitting the ground from one of the sculptures that interprets a desert rain storm, someone decided to splash water on the children, who welcome it joyfully on such a hot day. TOUCHABLE PAINTINGS The Bureau of Braille and Talking Book Library Services in Daytona Beach, Florida, welcomed artist Diane L. Bradley of St. Augustine at its first of three special art events this month. Ms. Bradley presented several of her paintings that, thanks to her rich use of impasto, could be enjoyed both by sight and by touch. “I love the freedom of not being locked into one style, subject matter, or medium. My philosophy is that art should be FUN: My work is colorful and energetic. My hope is the viewer will get as much pleasure looking at it as I did creating it,” says Ms. Bradley, who holds an MA degree from Nazareth College, Rochester, New York. (You can see more of artist’s work at: www.dianebradleyart.com <http://www.dianebradleyart.com/> .) Such positive feedback encouraged the library to include a list of arts and blindness books in its monthly newsletter. Since then, the library has received more than 1,000 requests for these items. The library’s other Awareness Month programs also feature artist: painter Susan Sims Morrison (Morrison has posted on the Web a fascinating story about her participation in a tactile art show http://island11.wordpress.com/2008/02/25/the-journey-follow-up-story-of -a-painting-life-and-art-lessons-learned) and master jeweler and silversmith Ernest "Harvest" Martino. WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING? Go to www.artbeyondsight.org <http://www.artbeyondsight.org/> and click “calendar” (bottom of homepage) for a list of public activities being presented this month – including the Monday, October 27, Telephone Conference Crash Course, featuring experts from across the country.
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