Introduction to the black side.............

For a while I have been concerned that the black side of life and design here in the city of boston gets overlooked. In a city that is 51% minority with a Black Governor, why do we have to work so hard to know about all the exciting things that are happening in the city? Therefore the goal of this blog is to pass along information about events, activities, job opportunities and restaurant reviews from a minority perspective. The Black side or hidden side of life and design here in Boston is the scope of what you will find in the posts. And some occasional commentary will also make its way to the web. Enjoy!


Thursday, September 25, 2008

Fwd: [Urbanarts_ar] Opportunities



Dear Registry Artist,
 
This listserv is emailed weekly to members of the UrbanArts National Artist Registry, dedicated to sharing public art opportunities in the U.S. and beyond. Those who wish to join the Registry may download the Registry Form from our website. To be removed from the list, please return this email with REMOVE in the subject line. Following the listings of this week in order:
A) $100K+ projects
B) Projects below $100,000
C) Competitions and Awards
D) Temporary Public Art and Exhibitions
E) Conferences, Lectures, Community Meetings
F) Employment
G) Residencies & Fellowships
 
Please note that there may not always be listings available in all categories. Although the UrbanArts Institute makes every effort to verify the information contained in these listings, artists are advised to check deadlines and eligibility requirements before making a large investment of time or money. This listserv may contain listings from other sources, including 4Culture, the Public Art Network of Americans for the Arts, and the Artist Foundation. UrbanArts opportunities listings are funded in part by individual contributions and the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency supporting the arts, humanities and sciences, which also receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.


Chr istina Lanzl
UrbanArts Institute at Massachusetts College of Art and Design
<http://www.urbanartsinstitute.org>  
09/25/08

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Final call! - UrbanArts project facilitated with the City of Worcester, MA:
Deadline: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 BY 4PM
Worcester, MA  - Washington Square Bridge Underpasses / Creative City Public Art Initiative
The City of Worcester, Massachusetts is currently seeking artists for an exciting, creative public art/pedestrian improvement project.  This project will focus on improving the pedestrian experience between the Downtown, Washington Square, Shrewsbury Street, and the Canal District.  The goal of this project is to transform these connections into unique, attractive destination points for residents and visitors alike, incorporating pedestrian amenities and public art for an overall enhanced experience for both the pedestrian and vehicular traffic.  
Qualified artists are encouraged to follow the attached link to the City of Worcester Purchasing Department Request for Qualifications (RFQ) page.  http://www.ci.worcester.ma.us/cgi-bin/pur/bids_detail_open.cgi?bid_number=4849-W8   The first three links are standard forms that must be read and submitted along with the statement of qualifications.  The actual RFQ is in the fourth link "4849-W8-Ar tist-Services-ED-FORM-30B-(RFP)-12-07.pdf <http://www.ci.worcester.ma.us/bids/pdf/4849-W8-Artist-Services-ED-FORM-30B-(RFP)-12-07.pdf> ." PLEASE NOTE: the required information from the other links must be submitted to be eligible for selection.  The UrbanArts Institute at Massachusetts College of Art and Design is assisting in the artist selection process.
Design Development Budget for 2 Artists/Designers: $8000 per artist
Contacts: Christina Lanzl, Project Manager, UrbanArts christina.lanzl@massart.edu or  Erin I Williams, Cultural Development Officer, City of Worcester WilliamsE@ci.worcester.ma.us
City of Worcester
44 Front Street Suite 530
Worcester, MA 01608
Tel. 508-799-1400.ext265
Website: <http://www.worcestermass.org/culture>
 
 
A) $100K+ projects
DEADLINE: October 17, 2008
Budget:  $100,000
Florida's Art in State Buildings Program at the University of Central Florida in Orlando is issuing a Call to Artists for a new Performing Arts Complex. The Complex includes an exterior courtyard that will eventually be the east-end terminus of an adjacent sculpture garden area. The selection committee has identified the courtyard as an exceptional opportunity for the placement of sculpture, earthwork or a similar site-specific installation solution . The courtyard is 40,500 square feet (approximately 135 feet by 300 feet).  
RFQ Website:  http://www.fp.ucf.edu/Advertisements/CallForArtists/PerformingArts.html <http://www.fp.ucf.edu/Advertisements/CallForArtists/PerformingArts.html>
Contact: Theo Lotz, ASB Administrator for UCF, at tlotz@mail.ucf.edu <mailto:tlotz@mail.ucf.edu>
 
Application Deadline:  October 23, 2008
Scottsdale, AZ  -   Scottsdale Road from Thompson Peak Parkway to Pinnacle Peak Road
Artist Designed Bridge and Crossing - Scottsdale Road at Rawhide and Grayhawk Washes RFQ
Budget:  Up to $180,000
The Scottsdale Public Art Program seeks an artist/artist team to join a design team to create multi-use bridge ways across the Rawhide Wash and the Grayhawk Wash along Scottsdale Road between Thompson Peak Parkway and Pinnacle Peak Road.
RFQ website: http://www.scottsdalepublicart.org/documents/artists_callrawhidepdf <http://www.scottsdalepublicart.org/documents/artists_callrawhidepdf>
 
 
B) Projects below $100,000
Austin, TX -  Northwest Recreation Center Expansion.
Eligibility: open to artists living in Texas.=2 0
Website: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/aipp/ <http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/aipp/>;
 

F) Employment
Deadline: September 30, 2008.
Ann Arbor, MI  -  Public Art Commission Administrator
The City of Ann Arbor has instituted a Percent for Art Program and, through its Public Art Commission, seeks an Administrator.  Qualified applicants will have a minimum four years of senior administrative experience with at least a Bachelor's Degree.  Preferred areas of expertise include public administration or nonprofit management in the visual arts.  While the position is initially half-time, it is projected to expand to full time as capital projects of the city are developed.  The Public Art Commission Administrator (PACA) is responsible for the overall leadership, general management, and daily operations of the Public Art Commission Percent for Art Program including program planning and development, financial management, supervision of project managers and all other activity in accordance with the policies of the Public Art Commission.  The PACA reports directly to the Public Art Commission and secondarily to the City of Ann Arbor's Public Services Administrator.
Organizational Management
Proposes programming directions consistent with the mission and policies of the Public Art Commission
Directs the long and short term planning process for the administration of the Percent for Art Ordinance
Serves as staff to the commission
Meets regularly with the commission
Sits as an ex officio member of the commission
Organizational Development
As the organization's chief contact person, represents the Public Art Commission to and works toward the organization's goals with various publics including city departments, artists, businesses, and governmental and funding agencies
Coordinates all commission standing and ad hoc committee meetings; assists commission chair and committee chairs and serves as a commission liaison
Works with the commission and development staff to assure planning, researching, coordination and implementation of grant writing, public relations and special events
Organizes artist and vendor recruitment and selection processes, including RFPs and RFQs, interfacing with all parties
Sees to the documentation of policies and organizational decisions, keeping historical records and documentation of all efforts, including grant writing, public relations and special events
Financial Management
Assists the commission in analysis, evaluation and preparation of the program and multi-year art fund budget
Assures the development of annual budget, monthly reports and support data for the organization
Maintains operations within approved budgets
Public Relations/Promotion
Responsible for program educational and publicity materials and their dissemination
Send resume to aapac2008@gmail.com.  
Oversees the management of the Public Art Commission website
Personnel
Responsible for adherence to personnel policies and procedures
Assures the recruitment, training, coordination and evaluation of all volunteers
Responsible for management of staff
 
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Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Fwd: Scholarships





Florida A & M University is providing an outstanding opportunity for Black
women entering college in the fall of 2009. It is designed to address their
absence in the field of computer technology. Dr. Jason Black is the
Principal Investigator of a recently awarded $552,000 NSF Grant entitled
African-American Women in Computer Science. The grant provides scholarships
from $4000 to $10,000 per year for female African American students.

We need your help to get the word out about this great opportunity to build
back up the enrollment of women in the CIS Department. Pass this
information along to high school or community college students, their
parents, and to guidance counselors you may know.The full text of the press
release can be found at

http://www.famu.edu/?a=headlines&p=display&news=602
<http://www.famu.edu/?a=headlines&p=display&news=602>
<http://www.famu.edu/?a=headlines&p=display&news=602
<http://www.famu.edu/?a=headlines&p=display&news=602> > .

You can also contact Dr. Black by email at jblack@cis.famu.edu <
mailto:jblack@cis.famu.edu> .

Daniel Corria
CIFM Manager/Architect
Urban Development/ Good Neighbor Rep.
Property Development Division
President AFGE Local 2264, AFL-CIO
BIG Region One Council President
work: (617) 565-5842
cell: (617) 893-0342

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Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Fwd: The first debate



Jay --

This Friday, we'll reach another milestone in this campaign -- the first debate of the general election, on September 26th at 9:00 p.m. Eastern time.

Millions of Americans will tune in to watch Barack debate John McCain about America's foreign policy and our role in the world.

Barack will share his plan to bring the change we need -- to restore our place in the world, ensure security at home and abroad, and reestablish the United States as the world's economic leader.

This is a great opportunity for you to learn more about the issues. And it's also a great opportunity for you to share Barack's message of change with your friends, family, and neighbors by attending or hosting a Debate Watch Party.

Watch the debate with friends and supporters, and talk about how you can get involved in this movement.

I recorded a brief message about these parties. Please take a moment to watch the video and sign up to attend or host a Debate Watch Party in your community.

Host or attend a debate watch party

Many Americans are still learning about Barack and this movement for change.

They don't know about his plan to restore the middle class, cut taxes for 95 percent of American families, provide health care for every American, achieve energy independence, improve our schools, and responsibly end the war in Iraq.

Many people also don't know that John McCain has voted with George Bush more than 90 percent of the time -- including to continue Bush's failed Iraq policies, not investigating the government response to Katrina, not supporting children's health care, not supporting college benefits for returning veterans, and passing tax cuts for the rich at the expense of the middle class.

This debate is a chance for Americans to hear directly from Barack. And with just a few weeks left before Election Day, it's more important than ever that we bring people together and talk about the issues that matter in our communities.

I hope you'll watch my short message and sign up to attend or even host a Debate Watch Party:

http://my.barackobama.com/debate

Thank you for all that you're doing,

Michelle


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Fwd: Are you a lover or a fighter?




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bike tour

September 23, 2008



  Dear Jay,

Welcome to the first full day of autumn! Whether you're a lover of the arts, a Revolutionary War buff, or both, our first fall tours are for you. Break out your sweater and sign up today. Spaces are limited.




reenactment The Siege of Boston in Roxbury & Dorchester
Revolutionaries, royal governors, and soldiers all once called Roxbury home. Visit their former homes and fortifications on a trolley tour which traces the route local militia* took from Roxbury to Dorchester on March 4, 1776 to force the evaculation of the British. Sites include the Dillaway-Thomas House, the Shirley Eustis House, and the sites of the Roxbury low and high forts.

Trolley departs Back Bay Station and Roxbury Heritage State Park. The tour is this Saturday, September 27, 2008. 10AM-12PM. Book the t our and select your pickup by choosing an option below:
9:30AM: Back Bay Station (Dartmouth St. entrance)
10AM: Roxbury Heritage State Park, 183 Roxbury St

*Local militia not included.



Sun Goddess ArtWalk during ArtROX!
The theme for the 10th annual Roxbury Open Studios is ArtROX! Over 100 visual artists from Greater Roxbury will be on display across the neighborhood. As part of ArtROX, Discover Roxbury has organized ArtWalk. Guided by Candelaria Silva, former Director of ACT Roxbury and one of the founders of Roxbury Open Studios, the walk will visit the 7 artist studios and group shows around Fort Hill. This is a fantastic opportunity for art lovers and the art curious to view one-of-a-kind work, visit home studios, and not get lost in the maze of Fort Hill's streets.

Reserve your space with a $5 donation to Discover Roxbury.
Saturday, October 4, 1pm-2:30.
Departs and returns to Roxbury Heritage State Park, 183 Roxbury St.




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Fwd: 10/2 General Body Meeting: Lessons From "The Apprentice"






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Lessons From "The Apprentice" 
In his interactive presentation, recording artist, producer, and motivational speaker Stanley Porter uses clips from the hit NBC show to explore the lessons one can learn from contestants as they strive to become Donald Trump's "Apprentice."
 
Join us as we discuss the lessons and the strategies t hat you can utilize to achieve greater success in your personal life, career, or small business!
 
Darnel
 
Stanley Porter- Recording Artist, Producer, Motivational Speaker
 
Thursday, October 2nd, 2008
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
 
Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts
 
88 Warren Street -
Roxbury, MA
 
Parking in rear of building; Refreshments will be served
Please RSVP to  our Facebook group "Young Professionals Network of the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts" or j.santossilva@gmail.com  


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Monday, September 22, 2008

Black urbanism

http://archinect.com/features/article.php?id=79983_0_23_0_M

http://www.goldsmiths.ac.uk/cucr/research/revisioning-black-urbanism.php



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Fwd: Oscar Winning Actor Lou Gossett at September 23, 2008 Get Konnected!





Oscar, Golden Globe and Emmy Award winning Actor Louis Gossett Jr. will make a cameo appearance as he joins City Council President Maureen Feeney at the September 23rd Get Konnected! event at our new location at The Hampshire House.

Kaleidoscope | One Appleton Street, 2nd Floor | Boston, Massachusetts 02116


Where to park? You can park at the Boston Common Garage for $6 with a Ham pshire House validation. Link to venue and directions: http://www.hampshirehouse.com/directions.htm

The event features complimentary hors d'ouevres and cash bar. RSVP to konnected@kscopecity.com or by calling 617-357-5777. This event is free and open to all.

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Fwd: Open Studios Launches 10-Year Milestone of Art in Roxbury



September 22, 2008
 

For Immediate Release

 
Media Contact: Terri Brown
(617) 849-6323
 
Open Studios Launches 10-Year Milestone of Art in Roxbury
 
(Roxbury, MA) - The 10th Annual Roxbury Open Studios will take place October 4 & 5 from 11am to 6pm.  With "ART ROX" as the theme, this anniversary year will include new works by Mass College of Art & Design's Black Student Union, five additional studios, and the Haley House will launch a special exhibit featuring Roxbury painters. 
 
Sidewalk Sam will also bring a special installation to the streets of Roxbury with his noteworthy series of sidewalk paintings called "Doves of Peace." This interactive project will collaborate with the Boston Police Department, youth, and the community to replace the many makeshift memorials throughout Roxbury with white doves.    
 
Roxbury is home to artists such as Allan Crite, Lou Jones, Paul Goodnight, and countless others.  Roxbury Open Studios aims to help artists leverage themselves economically and professionally. It is an excellent opportunity to network, support art as a whole, and buy art that is both original and authentic.  This event is free and open to the public.  Over 150 artists will participate this year and will share a broad range of works from painting, sculpting, home dΓ©cor, photography, quilt making, jewelry making, clothing, mix media, and more.
 
A foldout map/brochure of open studios and exhibit locations throughout Roxbury will be available September 23.  The map will include a complete list of artists, sites, and bike trails.  Shuttle service from one location to the next will be provided as needed.
 
Discover Roxbury will lead a guided walking tour.  For more information about the tour, contact Marcia Butman at (617) 427-1006 or email info@DiscoverRoxbury.org.
 
For complete list of site locations, email Terri Brown at tbrown@madison-park.org.
 
Roxbury Open Studios is produced by ACT Roxbury, a cultural economic program of Madison Park Development Corporation.
 
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Terri Brown
Program Manager
ACT Roxbury/MPDC
(617) 849-6323 - DD
(617) 427-0411 - FX
 
 
Join us for the 10th Annual Roxbury Open Studios taking place October 4 & 5, 2008.  Check our website at www.RoxburyOpenStudios.org for updated information on artists, community events and locations.
 

Fwd: Get LIT this Wednesday




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Wednesday, September 24
Lorenz Island Kuisine
657 Washington St. Dorchester
6:30pm


Full Caribbean Dinner selections available

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Fwd: Union of Minority Neighborhoods Open House Tonight



Union of Minority Neighborhoods
UMN Open House Reminder
  
Ou r Open House is tonight at 6:30pm.
Please join us!

Our new address:
891 Centre St.
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
telephone: 617-522-3349

We are located next to the Centre St./Arborway rotary. There is ample free parking in the lot at the corner of Centre and Orchard Sts.




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Sunday, September 21, 2008

Fwd: 2008 NOMA Conference: Are You Ready to Evolve?



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OCTOBER 2 - 4,  2008
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill


Our 36th Annual NOMA Conference is just days away.  However there is still time to promote your business or organization via advertising in the conference program book.  Rates are below.  Please email your advertisement to conference@noma.net immediately.

7.5" x 4.75"..Half page (color graphic)....$1,000
4.5" x 4.75"..1/4 page (color graphic).....$750
3.5" x 2.125"..1/8 page (color graphic)...$500
Images should be 300dpi resolution or better.



< span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: rgb(168,210,108)">"Expanding our Horizons"
relates to the concepts of expanding career options, growth and dynamism of NOMA as an organization.  Its also an umbrella for including a global element, and educational tracks on a variety of directly and indirectly architecture related topics.  Are you ready to EVOLVE?

Hotel Accommodations
 
An additional block of rooms has been reserved at a second hotel directly
 across the street from the Hyatt Regency on Capital Hill.
 
Call or email the Liaison Capitol Hill hotel reservations department at
1-866-233-4642 or reservations@affinia.com to make your reservation now. 

The booking deadline has been extended to Wednesday, September 24th.

Enjoy easy access to all the attractions of our nation's capital from our ideal location in the heart of this popular downtown neighborhood. Walk to The Smithsonian and the National Mall, tour government centers, visit monuments and museums, cheer on sports teams - all just minutes from our Capitol Hill hotel.

Congratulations to our first 150 reg istrants!

They will receive free admission to the David Adjaye lecture at the National Building Museum on Thursday evening.  All other conference attendees and members must pay $12 at the door or online in advance on the National Building Museum website.  



Boardmember & Chapter Photos

A photographer will be on-site to take photos of your chapter members.  Remind everyone to come dressed for portraits.  Contact Michelle at mj_chin@verizon.net for appointments.
Sponsors / Exhibitors / Advertising Opp ortunities

We wish to thank all the organizations that have committed to making this year's conference a success. 

Platinum Sponsor
GSA
 
Gold Sponsors
Boston Society of Architects
Turner Construction
Gensler
HNTB
Walt Disney Imagineering
American Institute of Architects
 
Silver Sponsors
McKissack and McKissack
Davis Construction
Hamilton Anderson
Arel Architects
Anshen & Allen
 
Bronze Sponsors
Beyer Blinder Belle
SHW Group
Moody/Nolan
 
Tote Bag Sponsor
Victor O. Schinnerer & Company, Inc
 
Exhibitors and Others
National Building Museum 
Page Southerland Page Architects
HOK
FocusOnDESIGN
Capitol Business Solutions
NCARB
Sheldon Labs
TRC Printing
KAS
Arquitectos
SoBran
AIA National
Bradley Parker
Perkins Eastman
Capitol Development Design Inc.
Vertigo Visual
PBSJ
Jones Lang LaSalle
Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback & Associate
Maryland - National Capitol Parks and Planning Commission
AARP
Stonesource
M.O. You Studios
HDR
Zimmer Gunsul Frasca
Jenwork s
Maryland-National Capitol Parks and Planning Commission
M.O. You Studios
AARP
CREATiVENESS
Sanaa World Travel
 
Still interested in becoming a sponsor?  You can download a sponsor/exhibitor brochure here.

Contact Information

Conference Co-chairpersons:
Meshella Woods Johnson 301.237.6078 / Patrick Williams 301.237.5328

conference@noma.net
202.686.2780

 
 
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