Spark #2 sent out today!
Octopus Project II:
ONCE ...
Participants must confirm with us that they are submitted work by Sunday FEB 24th by e-mailing us at octopusprojecttoronto@gmail.com
Get sparking!
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Octopus Project I: PINK OCTOPUS webgallery!
Melanie has uploaded photos from the show this past weekend to a webgallery
Enjoy, and thank you to everyone that has supported us, both in participating and in attending! We look forward to the results of Octopus Project II!
Enjoy, and thank you to everyone that has supported us, both in participating and in attending! We look forward to the results of Octopus Project II!
Thursday, January 17, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Damon Erickson, the Octopus Project wordsmith has beautifully crafted with Melanie our press release which will be sent out today!
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Octopus Project I: Pink Octopus
Toronto: January 26 and 27, 2008
25 Artists, 2 days, 1 theme
A two-day exhibition of new work by Canadian artists in various disciplines
In this first exhibition of the bi-monthly Octopus Project art series, the project brings together 25 artists of various disciplines. Artists will be showing new and original work in painting, drawing, photography, textile, and writing, inspired by a single theme--"Pink Octopus"--sent to the artists as a "spark" eight weeks in advance. Octopus Project I: Pink Octopus runs January 26-27, 11am-6pm in the Distillery Historic District, 55 Mill St., Case Goods Warehouse (Building 74) studio 410. Artists will be present during the opening reception on Jan 26, 2pm-6pm.
"Sending sparks to fuel creativity and community"
The OCTOPUS PROJECT seeks to provide an outlet for artists to continue making art by offering a challenge to create. The challenge is issued as a "spark", an idea or image, sent out every eight weeks for interpretation by the artists. The interdisciplinary community of Octopus Project artists creates a shared visual representation of diversity through one theme with many voices.
The Octopus Project was founded by Toronto textile artist Catherine Mellinger and Toronto photographer Melanie Gordon. Both Mellinger and Gordon will be showing work as part of the series, hosted this month by Melanie Gordon Photography.
Octopus Project II: The spark for Octopus Project II will be sent out on Jan 27. Exhibition of new work inspired by this spark will be shown on March 22-23. If you would like to participate in Octopus Project II, please email us at octopusprojecttoronto@gmail.com .
Octopus Project I: Pink Octopus
January 26-27, 2008 11am-6pm
Opening reception January 26, 2pm-6pm
Distillery Historic District
55 Mill St. Case Goods Warehouse, Building 74
Studio 410
Toronto, ON M5A 3C4
(416) 861-1011
Media Contact:
Catherine Mellinger
octopusprojecttoronto@gmail.com
(416) 456-4430
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Octopus Project I: Pink Octopus
Toronto: January 26 and 27, 2008
25 Artists, 2 days, 1 theme
A two-day exhibition of new work by Canadian artists in various disciplines
In this first exhibition of the bi-monthly Octopus Project art series, the project brings together 25 artists of various disciplines. Artists will be showing new and original work in painting, drawing, photography, textile, and writing, inspired by a single theme--"Pink Octopus"--sent to the artists as a "spark" eight weeks in advance. Octopus Project I: Pink Octopus runs January 26-27, 11am-6pm in the Distillery Historic District, 55 Mill St., Case Goods Warehouse (Building 74) studio 410. Artists will be present during the opening reception on Jan 26, 2pm-6pm.
"Sending sparks to fuel creativity and community"
The OCTOPUS PROJECT seeks to provide an outlet for artists to continue making art by offering a challenge to create. The challenge is issued as a "spark", an idea or image, sent out every eight weeks for interpretation by the artists. The interdisciplinary community of Octopus Project artists creates a shared visual representation of diversity through one theme with many voices.
The Octopus Project was founded by Toronto textile artist Catherine Mellinger and Toronto photographer Melanie Gordon. Both Mellinger and Gordon will be showing work as part of the series, hosted this month by Melanie Gordon Photography.
Octopus Project II: The spark for Octopus Project II will be sent out on Jan 27. Exhibition of new work inspired by this spark will be shown on March 22-23. If you would like to participate in Octopus Project II, please email us at octopusprojecttoronto@gmail.com .
Octopus Project I: Pink Octopus
January 26-27, 2008 11am-6pm
Opening reception January 26, 2pm-6pm
Distillery Historic District
55 Mill St. Case Goods Warehouse, Building 74
Studio 410
Toronto, ON M5A 3C4
(416) 861-1011
Media Contact:
Catherine Mellinger
octopusprojecttoronto@gmail.com
(416) 456-4430
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
One 10 more Days!
As Melanie makes her way back from 6 weeks in Mexico, the two of us (by psychic connection it would seem) are working hard to get everything together for the first Octopus Project show! We are very pleased to have 25 artists all creating work based on the "spark" PINK OCTOPUS for the show which will run Jan 26 - 27th at Melanie's studio (55 Mill Street, Case Goods Warehouse, Studio 410).
We can't wait to put faces to names & see all the creations as the spark continue!
We can't wait to put faces to names & see all the creations as the spark continue!
All About Octopus Project
The OCTOPUS PROJECT seeks to …
• Provide an outlet for artists to keep making art by offering a challenge to create (a “spark”) based on something we may not usually be inspired by.
• Bring playfulness back into art and the art process.
• Offer an avenue to reconnect with the sparks that fuel creativity.
• Create a shared visual representation of diversity within unity through one theme with many different voices.
WHO … You. Painters, sculptors, photographers, printmakers, storytellers, musicians, performers, puppeteers, writers, poets, potters, glass artists, beaders, sewers, quilters, doll makers, dancers. Anyone who uses creativity as an outlet, who uses creativity to express themselves and wants to share that with others in an environment of community, collaboration and support.
WHAT … A collective show, running for one weekend, every eight weeks based on one image, sent out as a “spark” to our mailing list.
WHEN … Our first “spark” will be sent out December 8, 2007. Our first show will take place, eight weeks later, on Jan 26 -27. We will then announce the next “spark” that weekend for the next show, to take place eights weeks after (and so is the pattern). Participants will have 4 weeks from the time we send the “spark” to confirm they will be submitting work to be included in the show and send us an outline of what they will be submitting to the show (rough outline, mentioning the medium their work will be in and rough size, no further details are necessary). Note that if you are a performer or dancer, please speak with us about how we can accommodate your submission, as we want all art/creative forms to be included. The deadline for work submission will be the end of week 6 (again, if you are a dancer or performer, speak to us more about this).
WHERE … The Case Goods Warehouse in the Distillery District, Studio 410 (home of Melanie Gordon Photography).
HOW … By e-mailing us at octopusprojecttoronto@gmail.com and including your name, contact info (including phone number please) and mediums you work in (all of them). We are asking for a donation of $8.00 to cover the cost of installation and production (flyers etc.) All works will be for sale and artists will receive 100% of the sale price. If you do not wish to sell your pieces, you can specify this with us.
Welcome to the Octopus Project, we look forward to playing with you all!
• Provide an outlet for artists to keep making art by offering a challenge to create (a “spark”) based on something we may not usually be inspired by.
• Bring playfulness back into art and the art process.
• Offer an avenue to reconnect with the sparks that fuel creativity.
• Create a shared visual representation of diversity within unity through one theme with many different voices.
WHO … You. Painters, sculptors, photographers, printmakers, storytellers, musicians, performers, puppeteers, writers, poets, potters, glass artists, beaders, sewers, quilters, doll makers, dancers. Anyone who uses creativity as an outlet, who uses creativity to express themselves and wants to share that with others in an environment of community, collaboration and support.
WHAT … A collective show, running for one weekend, every eight weeks based on one image, sent out as a “spark” to our mailing list.
WHEN … Our first “spark” will be sent out December 8, 2007. Our first show will take place, eight weeks later, on Jan 26 -27. We will then announce the next “spark” that weekend for the next show, to take place eights weeks after (and so is the pattern). Participants will have 4 weeks from the time we send the “spark” to confirm they will be submitting work to be included in the show and send us an outline of what they will be submitting to the show (rough outline, mentioning the medium their work will be in and rough size, no further details are necessary). Note that if you are a performer or dancer, please speak with us about how we can accommodate your submission, as we want all art/creative forms to be included. The deadline for work submission will be the end of week 6 (again, if you are a dancer or performer, speak to us more about this).
WHERE … The Case Goods Warehouse in the Distillery District, Studio 410 (home of Melanie Gordon Photography).
HOW … By e-mailing us at octopusprojecttoronto@gmail.com and including your name, contact info (including phone number please) and mediums you work in (all of them). We are asking for a donation of $8.00 to cover the cost of installation and production (flyers etc.) All works will be for sale and artists will receive 100% of the sale price. If you do not wish to sell your pieces, you can specify this with us.
Welcome to the Octopus Project, we look forward to playing with you all!
Monday, January 14, 2008
Octopus Project
As we start off the Octopus Project with our first show Jan 26 - 27th at the Case Goods Warehouse, Studio 410, we also launch our blog. We will be using this blog to keep Octopus Project members updated on the latest spark, show dates, show information etc. We look forward to posting every 8 weeks!
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