ShPIel and Theatre Dybbuk
in association with ARTWALK INC. PRESENTS: 

PERFORMING IDENTITY-WORKSHOP INTENSIVE

SPIRIT STUDIO SILVER LAKE
LOS ANGELES, CA.  JULY 20-22, 2012

• Theatre artists explore their cultural identities, histories, genders, and spiritual backgrounds as these subjects relate to the development of performance.

• Over the course of three days, all attendees will participate in workshop sessions, which utilize physical theatre techniques, generative exercises, collaborative creation modes and identity journeys to create new work.

• The intensive will culminate with a presentation of works-in-progress to be showcased for colleagues and friends.

• Takes place in Los Angeles’ vibrant Silver Lake Neighborhood, with an opportunity to explore the area’s own unique culture.

• Instructors include: David Y. Chack, Chicago based Theatre Artist and Artistic Director of ShPIel, Aaron Henne, Award Winning Playwright and Artistic Director of theatre dybbuk and Stacie Chaiken, Artistic Director of “What’s The Story?”.

Cost: $400.00. Early enrollment by June 1st: 325.00

To apply: Send a professional bio and/or resume; and a one-page description of how the exploration and uncovering of the deep sensibility of identity and culture is critical for you to create and be creative in theatre and performance.

For more information and to imply email:  info@theatredybbuk.org
Only a maximum of 30 participants accepted.

Click here to view ShPiel’s NEW VIDEO “Performing Identity”

Registration begins soon for the Theater Intensive July 20-22.  Space will be limited so contact us for an application

With all the changes happening at Mt. Hollywood Church — Metropolitan Community Church is moving in and renovations are underway — we are postponing the Greener Artful Weddings Artwalk until late April. 

However, we are committed to celebrating love and marriage equality, promoting greener artful weddings and commitment ceremonies, so in the weeks to come check out the WEDDING GALLERY on our website if you’re planning an event.  You will find venues, ministers/officiants, caterers, photographers, fashion designers, all the service providers committed to making your celebration delightful and respectful of the planet.

If you provide such services — get on the list by contacting us, providing a brief description of you and the services you offer, and a link to your website.

WE WILL BE HAVING THIS GREENER ARTFUL WEDDINGS ARTWALK SOON — as soon as everyone gets moved in around here!

WELCOME TO YOUR NEW HOME ON PROSPECT AVENUE, MCC!!

March 9 2012, in Los Feliz Village we’re hosting an art walk including various venues and a series of events highlighting wedding planning and arts that are local and environmentally friendly.  We want to support local artists as well as local love.

If you want to participate, contact us to get on the map of participating venues and related events. More info coming up…!

Consider registering your kid, or pass this news along to parents and friends.  Most of the classes still have space for more students at the wonderful Junior Arts Center, Barnsdall Art Park.   Check it out:

http://www.barnsdall.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/2012WinterJACSchedule.pdf

holy spirit recommends …

a celebration of Faith, Hope & Imagination

A family-friendly festival of light, which permeates the stories of all
faith traditions at this darkest time of the year.

Artists, musicians, dancers, writers come to celebrate a turning-point,
where dark shifts towards the light.

The Occupy movement touches a chord with so many of us who have
felt deeply the financial and spiritual duress of these past years.
Who better to voice the language of moral outrage and hope than
artists, preachers and prophets?

Come dance and sing in the winter eve, beginning at 4:30 downtown
in Pershing Square. At about 6, we’ll march with candles, dance and
song through downtown LA to City Hall.

Bring candles, matches, flashlights, cell phones, anything
that emits light. Wear warm clothes.  We’ll provide the hot chocolate.

RSVP on Facebook
info@OLAsanctuary.com
Wednesday, December 21, from 4:30 to 7:30pm
Occupy Los Angeles Sanctuary • www.OLAsanctuary.com

Press Release

Mural Unveiled Marking

New Development of Barnsdall/Metro Arts Corridor

LOS ANGELES (Dec. 6, 2011) — With the unveiling of a huge new mural near the intersection of Sunset Blvd. and Vermont Ave. on Saturday, December 10, 3 p.m. Artwalk Inc inaugurates a campaign to make Barnsdall Art Park’s more accessible to pedestrians, Metro riders, East Hollywood resident and nearby hospital patients and staff.

The Arts Corridor will extend from the Vermont/Sunset Metro Red Line station to the southeast entrance to the Barnsdall Art Park near the corner of Vermont Ave. and Maubert Ave. The district is home to several large institutions, including Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Kaiser Permanente, Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital, and Ronald McDonald House. These institutions and surrounding businesses bring thousands of employees and visitors to the area each day.  

The aesthetic makeover is made possible with a Clean and Connected Communities grant from the office of Los Angeles City Council Member Eric Garcetti with additional support from Kaiser Permanente, Artwalk Inc., Barnsdall Foundation and the Etxepare Institute, Basque Government.

Artwalk Inc. Executive Director Roberta Morris explains, “We believe the best way make the park more visible and welcoming for locals and visitors is to add monumental works of art such as this new mural as well as improved signage in key areas. The elevator at the south entrance is now open as well, making the park more accessible.”

Measuring 125 by 21 feet (38 by 6.5 meters), the horizontal mural incorporates colors, figures, and geometric shapes inspired by the surrounding park and, in particular, the Hollyhock House that is one of the park’s most prominent features. The landmark structure was designed and built between 1919 and 1921 by architect Frank Lloyd Wright.

“By incorporating visual elements from the park and Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic structure, we are attempting to extend the identity of the park to the street and urban space below,” said Aitor Lajarin, one of three muralists from Spain’s Basque region who are collaborating on the project. “Our goal is to offer an aesthetic experience to the many employees and visitors who come to this area, and to create a more inviting entrance to Barnsdall Art Park.”

Aitor Lajarin’s fellow artists are Ismael Igelesias and Fermin Moreno from the Basque Etxepare Institut.

According to Morris, other elements of the Arts Corridor include improved signage and sidewalk stenciling to point people to the entryway to Barnsdall Art Park from the nearby Metro Red Line Stop and Metro bus stops; a new vertical sign near the park stairway and elevator entrance; an artistic bike rack at the top of the park stairwell; a children’s art wall; and other installations to be announced. In addition, Artwalk Inc. will work to collaborate more closely with nearby hospital pediatric units to foster their involvement with the Junior Arts Center at Barnsdall Park.

“We are excited to be unveiling our first big installment in the new Arts Corridor,” said Morris. “We believe the residents, employees, patients, families, and visitors to this area all deserve a welcoming space filled with beauty and creative inspiration.”

More information on the Barnsdall/Metro Arts Corridor, participating artists’ bios and images are available at www.artwalkinc.org.

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Join us for cider and donuts and see this exciting mural that will make the wheel-chair accessible south entrance to Barnsdall Art Park visible to Metro riders, pedestrians, children at Children’s Hospital, Ronald MacDonald House, people at Kaiser Permanente, and neighbors one and all.
 
The artists are amazing.  The art is amazing.  Come celebrate.
 
This project is supported by Artwalk Inc, the City of LA (Neighborhood Beautification Program, Eric Garcetti’s office) and Kaiser Permanente, as well as Barnsdall Foundation and friends and artists at large.  Come join us.