Into the Wild and Art Conspiracy

I have been sitting in my office since early last night working on the finger puppet series for "Into the Wild" that opens this Saturday at Kettle Art. I can not wait to see what George Fowler and Tori Webb Pendegrass drop off at the gallery this evening. The show is bound to be a blast!

Also this morning I hit send to Art Conspiracy's 4th call for artists. In less than one hour we already had 1/3 of the slots filled. The event grows every year. I can not wait to see how this one plays out.

Art Conspiracy Celebrates its 4th Year by Getting Deconstructed

Art Conspiracy Celebrates its 4th Year by Getting Deconstructed
40,000 Square Foot Warehouse will host One-of-a-Kind Live Art Auction, Concert on
December 6th

October 8, 2008 - DALLAS, TX – Art Conspiracy is known for pulling together all types of artists and musicians for unique fundraisers in storied Dallas locations. This year, instead of setting up shop in a historical venue, Art Conspiracy is looking to put one on the map. Starting at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, Art Conspiracy will host its annual fundraiser in a 40,000 square foot warehouse at 3011 Gulden in West Dallas. This year, Art Conspiracy’s theme is “Deconstructed.”

The event will feature music from Mount Righteous, Chameleon Chamber, Aton and sets from DJ Sober and DJ Select as well as video installations from Edward Ruiz and works from 150 Dallas area artists.

“We’ve never had this kind of a blank slate to work with,” says Andrea Roberts, Site
Coordinator, Art Conspiracy. “There many creative people involved with Art Conspiracy and there’s so much space to work with, the possibilities are endless.”

Art Conspiracy differs from other arts fundraisers because the artists do their work
on-site the day before the event. The artists work in shifts to fill in as many wooden
canvases as possible in a 24-hour period. Starting bids for all pieces is $20 and Art
Conspiracy’s entertaining, rapid-fire live auctions have become an attraction in their own right.

“Art Conspiracy will turn the warehouse into a gigantic studio,” says Erica Felicella, Art Coordinator, Art Conspiracy. “This event is not only about making art and raising money for charity, but also about bringing creative people in North Texas closer together. Having all of these artists in one place at the same time, working for a good cause helps achieve a sense of community.”

This year’s Art Conspiracy event will benefit Preservation LINK, Inc., a nonprofit group
That teaches students in South Dallas and Fair Park media literacy and self-esteem
through photography and videography programs. The programs aim to encourage
exploration and empower students while they document their community.

'For Preservation LINK, Inc. to be recognized and supported by a group of local artists is a huge honor,” said Dave Herman, Jr., President and CEO, Preservation Link. “We have been diligent in creating avenues for South Dallas youth to explore themselves and the issues that concern them and their communities. The support that Art Conspiracy is providing will assist us in cultivating our 'family' of youth media programs that serve South Dallas students during school and after school.”

Since 2005, Art Conspiracy has raised $35,000 through grassroots, guerilla-style
fundraisers to reinvest in the local arts economy. In May of 2008, Art Conspiracy
received its official 501c3 status from the IRS. Past beneficiaries have included La
Reunion, an artist’s residency in Oak Cliff, and St. Anthony Community Center, a center that emphasizes art, music and dance in the programs they provide for 800+ children in South Dallas. More information is available at the Art Conspiracy web site.

If you want more info, contact cari@artconspiracy.org

Artists who are interested in taking part in Art Conspiracy should contact
erica@artconspiracy.org,

Art Conspiracy Details:
Date: 7:00 p.m., Saturday, December 6
Location: 3011 Gulden Lane, Dallas, TX 75212
Participants: 150 Dallas Artists, 3 Bands, 2 DJs and VJs
Admission: $10
Benefiting: Preservation LINK, Inc.
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Art Conspiracy 4 - Getting Deconstructed!

That time of year has arrived! The Art Con Gang is gearing up for it's fourth year. We are going all out this year and having a blast.
The press release went out today and the website is ready for you viewing so check it out. Art Conspiracy

"Into the Wild" and Escalator Maintenance Society

Into the Wild is right around the corner. Escalator Maintenance Society will be playing at the opening! If you have not heard of them you should, bound to bring a smile. Here is a short bio from Jason Roberts of EMS

"The music of the Escalator Maintenance Society will remind you of digging around the dusty attic of an old great carnival worker. Playing mostly in minor keys, with shades of vaudevillian moments comprised of musical saws, toy pianos, typewriters, cello, and accordion, EMS' music is the sonic equivalent of an old Fellini film."