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Happy Holidays one and all!

Jeff

Vol. 5, Issue 18 of The Poetry Victims is now online.

Featuring Art by Pierre Francillon and Poetry by Jan Oscar Hansen.

http://thepoetryvictimsvol5.blogspot.com

Enjoy!

Jeff

This also was posted on the Art4Development listserv. I love reading about the intersection of art and environmental action.

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Eco Sculpture Points Way to Improving Air Quality in Cities

DUNDEE.- A new `eco' sculpture was unveiled in Dundee, by award-
winning artists Dalziel + Scullion. Catalyst, the life-size model of
a car, weighing 13.6 tonnes, has been cast in a remarkable form of
concrete that converts the airborne pollutants caused by traffic into
oxygen and nitrates, and can thereby reduce atmospheric toxins. "The
material was originally developed for use on pavements in congested
urban areas to improve air quality," says Matthew Dalziel, one half
of the artistic partnership, which is based at the University of

The below letter is from the Art4Development listserv. I really like the work they're doing - art-related with a progressive focus on 3rd-world countries. If you're interested in hearing more, read below, and have a look at their website - http://www.art4development.net.

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Season's Greetings and UgandART!

Dear Art4Development.Net eCommunity Friends:

As we approach the New Year we would like to take a moment to thank
those of you who have continuously supported Arts for Global
Development in achieving its mission. Thank you indeed!

Those of you who have not yet had the time for "making the arts work"
to create a positive change - this holiday season we encourage you to
consider unique and meaningful art works as presents for your

YourPR has posted a new item, 'JamesDPR'

This week’s episode, JamesDPR, is produced by James D’Albora out of San Jose, California. Here are a few words of intro from James:

“I’m James D’Albora, and I produced this weeks episode of YourPR. It’s called JamesDPR. I had a lot of fun with things like:

*An interview with independent filmmaker, producer, comedian, livin’ life to the fullest kind of guy…Joe Gatto.
www.myspace.com/thetenderloinsnyc
*Funny interludes with Riki Kalil and Ned Buskirk
*Greenbeam bringing environmental education to kids with the help of Eric Hart + Greenbeam’s first song!!!
*Almost getting my ass kicked outside the Lube Room Saloon
*Playing sick nasty beats from my friend Matthias Reiling. www.myspace.com/matthiasreiling

Hello all I have an online shop on Zazzle and would appreciate it if you would take the time to browse and view products. If you see something you like, shop as well. However, views do help with rating products in the market place. So, if you get a few spare moments check it out for me.

Thank you

Missy

http://www.zazzle.com/missmissylue*

Hey all,

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YourPR has posted a new item, 'Natasha Muse'

Natasha Muse, a performer at AsiaSF in San Francisco, talks about her life and creativity.

This interview is from an episode of YourPR titled Creative Being posted in November of 2007.

You may view the latest post at http://yourpr.org/2008/natasha-muse

Best regards,
Nedcaster
ned@yourpr.org

This week’s episode of YourPR is brought to you by Alex Espinoza out of Los Angeles, CA. Here are a few words of intro from Alex:

“Hi. My name is Alex Espinoza. I’ve been spinning on my laptop for a few years using a program called Ableton Live. I’m originally from Scottsdale, AZ and have been living in L.A. for about 5 years. If you’d like to get in contact with me, you can find me on myspace or email me at humanawardshow@yahoo.com.

Thanks for listening!”

If you’re interested in producing your own episode of YourPR, if you want to share ideas, pass along suggestions, or for any reason at all - e-mail ned@yourpr.org.

You may view the latest post at http://yourpr.org/2008/alexepr

Best regards,
Nedcaster
ned@yourpr.org

Celebrating a wonderful year of art and community

Avenue 50 Studio and She Rides the Lion cordially invite you

The Fourth Annual Holiday Sale & Party!


Saturday, December 20, 2008 from 7-10 pm
Sunday, December 21, 2008 from 11-4 pm

Original and affordable prints, paintings, jewelry, scarves, etc. by the following artists:

Lalo Alcaraz
Carmen Argote
Jack Fenn
Roberto Gutierrez
Cidne Hart
Kevin Hass
Amy Inouye/Stuart Rapeport
Los De Abajo Printmaking Collective
Margaret Garcia
Jose Lozano
Leo Limon
Leora Lutz
Juan Sigala
Herbert Siguenza
Ulises Ramirez with "Food Not Bombs"
Romero Family: Frank, Sharon, Nancy, Rosie and Sonia
J Michael Walker
and more!

Music, spiced eggnog, holiday refreshments and frivolity!

Festive Attire encouraged!