March 15th – Art Reception at Crestwood Coffee

Please join the 35212 and Crestwood Coffee on Monday, March 15th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for a closing reception for Willow Scott’s Tentacles show. In addition to having the opportunity to linger over Willow’s multimedia pieces that have been on display for the past few weeks, you can see the creative process in action as she works on a new painting. Crestwood Coffee will have their normal menu items available for purchase. This is a great way to support one of our local businesses, mingle with neighbors, and show appreciation for one of Birmingham’s talented artists. We hope you can come!
Follow the35212 on twitter for a chance to win one of two $10 Crestwood Coffee gift cards. Winners will need to pick up their cards at the art reception.

NOTE: The Birmingham Art collective will be partnering with the 35212 and Crestwood Coffee to help get the word out to artists to display their work. If you are interested in displaying your work at Crestwood Coffee or if you are a musician and want to play an opening reception, email thebirminghamartcollective@gmail.com.

thanks! hope to see you there!

Margot Wade in Birmingham Weekly

Everyone check out the write up in the Birmingham Weekly by Glenny Brock covering Margot Wade’s “pubic places, private spaces”.
http://www.bhamweekly.com/2010/03/11/work-of-friction/

also, check out margot’s blog here: http://www.marguhweighed.blogspot.com/

FRIDAY THE 18th – Installation Art Show

The Birmingham Art Collective Presents:
Friday the 18th

Dec 18th + 8:00pm
Phoenix Loft 303
ART + BEER + MUSIC

jason burgess
atreus sacco
sara cannon
andrew thompson

come by the house to see some installation as a preview for a future joint project between the artists – exhibiting in Birmingham in February!

RSVP facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/#/event.php?eid=194477771874&ref=mf

Picturesque: An Exhibition of New Paintings By Dustin Timbrook

You saw some of Dustin Timbrook’s art in the Show at Woodlawn, and now you can see his solo show!

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via Happenin Records

“What? A solo art show by your favorite super-artist, Dustin Timbrook.

When? Saturday, November 14th, 2009 from 6PM-9PM

Where? At Lowe Mill Studios. 2211 Seminole Drive Huntsville, AL 35805″

Bici Coop Bike Valet

The Bici Cooperative and Cahaba Cycles will offer a bike valet service at The Show at Woodlawn on Saturday. Bici is a local organization that creates easy and equal access to cycling by providing affordable bicycle maintenance, services, and education. We are grateful for their support and their desire to promote the Woodlawn neighborhood and the arts in our community.

For more details about this service visit their website or email them at elisa@bicicoop.org.

The Show at Woodlawn + Bottletree

The Birmingham Art Collective is thrilled to have Bottletree as one of The Show’s sponsors. This local restaurant, bar, and venue for great live music has always been very supportive of the arts in our community. We appreciate their willingness to participate in our efforts to highlight the Woodlawn neighborhood.

Merrilee, Bottletree’s lovely owner, will be with us at Woodrow Hall on Saturday night offering these Bottletree favorites for purchase:

Chips & Salsa: $3
Hummus & Pita: $5
Tofu Wrap: $7
Turkey Wrap: $7

And… Join us at Bottletree for The Show at Woodlawn’s After-party featuring Titus Andronicus and The So So Glos presented by Secret History. Formed in spring 2005, Titus Andronicus is a band of four rock and rollers from Glen Rock, New Jersey. They take their name from a minor Shakespearean tragedy, not, as many people believe, from some sort of killer robot from the future. Titus Andronicus’ debut long player, “The Airing of Grievances” was released in April of 2008 by Troubleman Unlimited, and re-released by XL Recordings in January 2009. They have shared the stage with such noted, world-famous luminaries as Yo La Tengo, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, No Age, Matt and Kim, Times New Viking, Los Campesinos.

Tickets for this show are $10 ($5 with secret code from The Show at Woodlawn). This show is for ages 18+. Doors at 8pm.

The Show at Woodlawn is just around the corner!

We hope you are planning on joining us next Saturday, October 3rd for The Show at Woodlawn at Woodrow Hall from 5pm-10pm.  Please RSVP on the facebook event page and feel free to pass the invitation along to others. In addition to work from various artists, there will be a cash bar, light fare available from Bottletree, and information from our sponsors about their organizations and upcoming  events.  After The Show, we will all head to Bottletree for the afterparty.  The Show at Woodlawn promises to be a great event for our artists,  those in attendance, and the Woodlawn neighborhood. Look for more updates over the next week here, on twitter, and on facebook.

Thanks to everyone below who has supported us over the last few months. We appreciate all of the time, energy, and resources you have so generously provided. It is refreshing to see so many individuals, businesses, and organizations committed to community and cultural development in the city of Birmingham.

Main Street Birmingham*East End Arts*Woodrow Hall*k media*Bottletree*  t-photographic*the35212*Urbanham.com*Young Professionals of Birmingham*Crestwood Coffee*TheVulcanReview.com* Jennifer Somerset* Nomad Supply Company*Michelle Amaral*Willow Scott*Lisa Baker*Caroline Ward*PaintedPersonalities.com* David Carrigan*  Artwalk*Bob & Allison Miller*Elisa Munoz* Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival

ARTWALK 2009

After ironing out a few details, we are glad to report that The Birmingham Art Collective will be at Artwalk this weekend. While mapping out your route, include a stop at The Mission located at 213 24th Street North. A limited number of The Show at Woodlawn t-shirts and handmade posters will be available for purchase, as well as art by  Moriah Osborn, Joanna Hamilton,Jason Burgess, and Sara Cannon.  In addition, information on Main Street Birmingham’s Blue Market Gallery Design Charette will be on hand for those who are interested in sharing their thoughts regarding how the Blue Market Gallery in Woodlawn can best be used to foster creativity and support the arts in our community.

The Mission is currently being renovated by  William & Carrigan, LLC and will be ready for occupants in the near future. Some of this building’s historical uses have been a mason’s lodge, a candy factory, and an agricultural feed store.   For more information and to see the space, contact David at david@wcarrigan.com.  The Collective is grateful to David for his support of their work and Artwalk.

*And, while you’re in the area, we encourage you to walk  across the street to 2nd Row Studios to see more of Sara Cannon’s work. You’ll be glad you did.

EVENT: Fashion on Canvas

Fashion on Canvas Fashion Show to combine fashion, art and mixed media into gallery styled production.

RealLifeFashion.com will host the Fashion on Canvas Fashion Show, Sunday September 20, 2009 at the Highland Conference Center.  This unique fashion show will feature high fashion, body art and mixed media to create a gallery style exhibit that pays tribute to a variety of art forms.

“We are excited to be a part of this unique fashion production which focuses on the fact that fashion is an art form.  We believe that the combination of fashion, body art and mixed media will offer a one-of-a-kind experience to Birmingham’s fashion community” says Urbanham.com founder Russ McClinton.

Fashion on Canvas will take place Sunday, September 20, 2009 with two shows.  A 3:00 pm show and a 7:00 pm show with catered pre-receptions at 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm.  An”A” list of designers will headline the show such as J Bolin, House of De Vinci, Viola B, House of Gates and Adriel Ragsdale.  A series of model calls held during the month of August brought a selection of new models ready to showcase the talent of these designers and artist on the runway. Body art and wearable art will be provided by the Birmingham Art Collective.  The night will continue with an “art-inspired” after party coordinated and hosted by Birmingham’s South Models, Urbanham.com and Paint-N-Party below the Highland Conference Center.

Early supporters of Fashion on Canvas include Paint-N-Party, Golden Corral, The Highland Conference Center, Code Red, Capelli Salon, South Models, The Birmingham Art Collective and Upgrade Magazine.

RealLifeFashion.com which launched in 2006 is a product of Digital Arts Inc.  The web portal was designed to connect “fans of fashion and style” with behind the scenes footage of fashion from around the world, fashion industry interviews and news on fashion related events.   For more information visit Real Life Fashion online at www.reallifefashion.com or call (205) 218-7416.

VIDEO: Woodlawn is Getting a Makeover

04/14/09 11:56 pm | reporter: Ana Jasen

“From blighted to beautiful, a Birmingham community is getting a major makeover. Several organizations are looking to turn Woodlawn back into the thriving middle class community is was in the 1950’s.”