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streb

December 18, 2009

i went over to see rehearsals at streb because i really like their work but as things go i really didn’t get anything i liked except this young man learning how to work with silk. oh well

maybe someday i’ll figure out how to take a professional picture but this is all i got

abstract color image of silk acrobat

abstract color image of silk acrobat

whats really bothering me these days is Apple dropping KEY CAPS from Snow Leopard and i have to go into system preferences to find it and Adobe seems to have dropped symbols from CS 4 all pretty stupid ideas if you ask me. where did all those groovy symbols go? oh  but i still miss all the symbols in KEY CAPS

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Two More Highline Arrests ordered by Parks Commissioner

December 18, 2009
know your rights
Two More Highline Arrests Ordered by NYC Parks Commissioner

Sunday 12/6/09

ARTIST President Robert Lederman and ARTIST member Jack Nesbitt were both arrested on the Highline Sunday, 12/6/09 at approximately 12:30 PM. Lederman was previously arrested on the Highline on November 21 and issued 5 summonses for vending without a Parks permit.

In today’s arrest, the artists were handcuffed by 5 Parks Enforcement Patrol officers (PEP), taken to the 6th Precinct, held in a cell, and later released with two Criminal Court summonses given to each artist for disorderly conduct and failure to comply.

Lederman and Nesbitt are both plaintiffs in a Federal lawsuit (Lederman et al v Giuliani decided in 2001) which overturned the Parks permit requirement for artists. Since 2001 visual artists may sell in all NYC Parks without needing any license or permit.

Today’s arrest was the 43rd for Lederman. He has never been convicted and has won 5 Federal lawsuits about about street artists’ First Amendment rights.

The PEP officers were led by Inspector Robert Reeves. The arresting officers stated that the arrest was directly ordered by Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe.

A video of the arrest is available on Youtube at this address:
http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=KcHH5TwA7zw

Still photos are available here:
http://www.flickr. com/photos/ street_artist/ ?saved=1

Below are links to official Parks Department documents, the Federal court ruling and other materials proving that artists can legally sell in any NYC Park. There is also a link to materials from the Friends of the Highline website showing that it is a 100% public, city owned park.

Lederman and Nesbitt are represented by attorney Julie Milner, who plans to file a Federal civil rights lawsuit this week about these arrests. The defendants will be the City of NY, The Parks Department and the Friends of the Highline.

Robert Lederman issued the following statement after being released:

“What the public and the media should ask the Mayor, Commissioner Benepe and the Friends of the Highline is this: If this is a public park, doesn’t the First Amendment, the Federal Court rulings and the laws of the City of NY, all of which exempt First Amendment protected street artists from any license or permit, mean that you cannot keep on falsely arresting artists for not having a park permit? And if the Friends of the Highline is advertising that they have a food vending concession up there already and plan to have more, and they also sponsor numerous art shows on the Highline, how can they legally ban First Amendment protected artists? We were arrested today as criminals, but the sad reality is that we are the ones upholding the law. It is the Mayor, the Parks Commissioner and the Friends of the Highline that are committing the only criminal act associated with these arrests. They are in blatant contempt of court.”

Contact:
Robert Lederman
artistpres@gmail. com

Highline Park rules and info proving it is a public park
http://www.mediafir e.com/?jquw20znq wx

Highline Park website
http://www.thehighl ine.org/

Public art exhibitions on the Highline
http://www.thehighl ine.org/about/ public-art

Parks Dept memo to PEP officers on street artists being able to sell in all NYC parks
http://www.mediafir e.com/imageview. php?quickkey= zdgokmzkela& thumb=4
http://www.mediafir e.com/i/? rnnomwng1tr

Street artist Federal court rulings
http://www.mediafir e.com/?ihzato0xj ct

NY Times on Parks Department artist permit ruling
http://www.mediafir e.com/imageview. php?quickkey= n5y0mvezjjm& thumb=4

NY Post on street artists in parks Federal Court ruling
http://www.mediafir e.com/i/? fjemmnnnmom

ARTIST website (all vending laws, documents, media coverage etc regarding NYC street artists)
http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/nycstreeta rtists/

Street artist videos
http://www.youtube. com/profile? user=artistpres

Parks Dept spokesperson, Vickie Karp Issued the statement below as a response to the 11/21 arrest:
Vickie.Karp@ parks.nyc. gov
212.360.1371

(Note that they fully acknowledge that artists can legally sell in parks.)

Parks statement QUOTE:
“The High Line is a unique public space, a thin elevated corridor at less than three acres with pathways as narrow as eight feet wide in some places. Many activities are prohibited. These include biking, skateboarding, throwing a baseball or a Frisbee, or walking a dog. The High Line can receive as many as 25,000 visitors on a busy day, walking along its long linear surface surrounded by fragile new plantings. Mr. Lederman and other vendors are able to ply their trade in hundreds of New York City parks and on hundreds of miles of city streets, where visitors can linger and enjoy their wares.”
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Media coverage of the previous Highline arrest on 11/21/09

NY Times
http://cityroom. blogs.nytimes. com/2009/ 11/23/artist- arrested- for-42nd- time-this- time-on-the- high-line/

NY Post
http://www.nypost. com/p/news/ local/manhattan/ for_art_peddler_ it_high_dry_ line_UM2ALn7XJE3 1CInyNcWyPL

NY Press
http://www.nypress. com/blog- 5438-free- speech-not- so-free-artist- arrested- at-high-line. html

Gothamist
http://gothamist. com/2009/ 11/23/high_ line_7.php

The Villager
http://www.thevilla ger.com/villager _344/highlinearr est.html

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man ray exhibit at jewish museum

December 18, 2009

Man Ray exhibit at The Jewish Museum

For those not familiar with his work, Man Ray was perhaps the father of surrealistic photography. While living together in Paris his girlfriend, Lisa Miller, accidentally invented Solarization when she walked into one of his dark room sessions.

After Man Ray fled the Nazi invasion of France and returned and returned to the U.S., Lisa Miller went on to become one of the first women War Photographers and one of the best.

A true trail blazer, Man Ray influenced avant-garde photographers whom followed, notably Andy Warhol.

If real creative inspiration is your photographic passion, familiarity with Man Ray’s work is a must.

See Link: http://www.thejewishmuseum.org/exhibitions/manray

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for artists who want to know about new spaces and opportunities

December 18, 2009
chashama Studio Application – Brooklyn Army Terminal
DEADLINE : January 12, 5pm – at our office / January 11 – postmark

The chashama Studio Program at the Brooklyn Army Terminal (BAT) encompasses 89 visual artist studios in two neighboring buildings in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.

We are seeking artists to join our BAT Studio community, beginning occupancy February 2010.

chashama offers low-cost, work-only studio space to eligible individual artists for a period up to one year (depending on availability of the space from the landlord), subject to renewal. Organizations are not eligible. This program does not provide living space.

Studios:
range in size from 200 to 800 square feet,
will cost no more than $1 per square foot per month.
have 8-foot high walls, with ceiling heights that range from 12 to 15 feet.
24-hour access
freight elevators during business hours

A communal environment is encouraged through proximity of the studio artists. The studios do not have individual studio doors (if an artist wishes for privacy, he/she may hang fireproof material over the studio opening.) For an image of the building and a sample studio, check out
http://www.chashama.org/_brooklyn/index.htm

Artists who are awarded a studio are expected to work in their spaces on a consistent and ongoing basis, and must be prepared to actively use their studio a minimum of 50 hours a month or they will lose it; sign-in sheets are used to record studio use. Studios may not be sublet.

Each artist provides a security deposit ($200) along with the first month’s rent upon signing the lease agreement. Studio artists are asked to participate in one (1) open house per year in which their studios are open to public visitation.

Eligibility: All applicants must be residents of the United States or have a valid visa not expiring before the end of the residency, be 18 years or older, and able to demonstrate need for a studio. Applicants may not be residents in another studio program at the same time as their chashama residency, unless agreed to by chashama.

Welding, work that requires use of fire, or work that creates an abundance of air-born particulate matter is not allowed. If your work samples are of this type of work, please describe how your future projects may differ.

Selection Process:
chashama will place artists in a studio based on the information received in the application.
A panel of arts professionals and artists will review applications and select artists based on
• Artistic merit. Quality of work.

We will then interview selected artists to determine
• Need. The need for space measured against other options available.
• Use. Potential for making the most of time in the studio.
• Personal responsibility. Personal references and ability to pay fees.

All applicants will be notified in February if they have been selected for interview. Please do not call our office for selection results.

link to pdf application: http://www.chashama.org/downloads/chashama_Studio_Application_BAT.pdf

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“for artists who want to know about new spaces and opportunities”

December 18, 2009

here is an organization looking for various artist performers they have the space you have the talent.

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis – but don’t delay, spaces fill up quickly!

Subject to availability, chashama is now offering a $50/week rental of a Sprint wireless broadband router (with $50 deposit).

The Windows Program is a hallmark public art initiative of chashama, enlivening vacant storefronts with multi-disciplinary performances and visual installations. The program offers art in unexpected public places, and aims to build a broader audience for contemporary art and performance.

This program has two points of entry: by curated rental or via Windows Awards, and a competitive award process. Rentals are by the week or month and are offered at affordable, subsidized rates. (currently between $250 – $1000 a week). Windows Awards offers free space, and marketing, technical and administrative support, and may include a small stipend. All Windows Program projects are chosen based upon feasibility, venue limitations, and artistic/experimental vision.

Though not a necessity, we have a preference for work that actively engages the passerby.

Note: It is recommended that you make site visits to these window spaces to see which space would be the best for your project before submitting an application.

266 W 37th: This window space is located on a Garment District block with heavy daytime foot traffic, and it is fully equipped with theatrical sound and lighting. If you are proposing a visual art installation, please consider this. For a complete floor plan and technical specs, please go to http://www.chashama.org/266w37/index.php.

112 W 44th: This installation/window space is within the tourist zone of Time Square, close to Bryant Park, and often has packs of theater goers passing by. It is a large space with a wide window, and a back room for costume changes or additional set pieces. Track lighting normally used for exhibits can be refocused into the space and controlled from the back room. A sound system is not currently installed, but may be in the future. For a complete floor plan, please go to http://www.chashama.org/112w44/index.php.

679 3rd Avenue: This building is at the corner of 43rd Street and 3rd Avenue with three 7×12 and two 4×12 windows on the 3rd Avenue side, and fifteen windows facing 43rd Street ranging from approximately 4×12 to 4×10. For pictures of the space and full window specs, please go to http://www.chashama.org/679third/index.php.

141 East 33rd Street @ Lexington Avenue: This venue, at the corner of Lexington Ave and 33rd Street, has 4 windows on the Lexington Ave side, and 4 windows facing 33rd Street. Three windows on each side will be available to the artist, with metal supports behind each window for hanging artwork. This venue is currently for VISUAL ART ONLY.

Timeline & Conditions:
* Artists will be rented space for 1-4 weeks, and granted space for 1-3 week residencies; please stipulate if a specific term length is necessary for your project.
* chashama will provide technical assistance in an advisory capacity only; artists must be capable of installing, teching and de-installing their own projects.
* chashama will assist artists with creating and distributing a press release.
* Participating Artists of both the Windows Award and rental programs are required to pay a fully-refundable security deposit ($75-$200 depending upon venue).
* Please visit www.chashama.org/windows.php for complete application information including the Windows Program Application Form.
* For more information, please email your questions to Programming Director, Janusz Jaworski at janusz@chashama.org.

Deadline: There is no deadline, but the sooner you submit your application, the sooner we’ll see it!

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