All posts tagged: MidWeek Update

MidWeek Update: Governors Island Art Fair 2018

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9. 19. 18 I almost forgot to tell and share this with you. If you’re in the NYC area and want to see some good art, The Governors Island Art Fair 2018 is the place to go. It’s every weekend in the month of September. This will be the third weekend. You still have a chance to check it out… Credit source: 4Heads Hours & Admission September 1 – 30, 2018Saturdays and Sundays, 11am – 6pm Admission is Free8-minute ferry ride to Governors Island:•  Adult – $3 (free before 11:30 AM)•  Seniors – $1 (free before 11:30 AM)•  Children under 13 – Free•  IDNYC Holders – Free•  Military Personnel – Free Catalogues:  $20 Location & Transportation Governors Island, Colonels RowBldg. 405, 406, 407 and 408Just follow the signs marked Colonels Row to the buildings with the yellow and orange banners. From Manhattan:The Governors Island Ferry departs from the Battery Maritime Building located at 10 South Street, adjacent to the Staten Island Ferry in Lower Manhattan. The ferry terminal is accessible as follows: By Subway – 1 to South Ferry station, 4, 5 to Bowling …

MidWeek Update: Gaming Conferences for September 2018

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9. 12. 18 Hello people! It’s been a while since I posted anything for games. Makeup time today! I know it’s a bit late, but I managed to find several, thanks to GamesIndustry.biz. Credit source: gamesindustry.biz ESI London 2018 ESI London is a three-day esports business conference focused on building a bridge between expertise and interest while explaining the esports industry from the inside out. A full day of esports focused workshops covering topics such as how to build a brand and make content just like an esport endemic, league, event and team operations, the importance of PR in esports, legal and compliance and much more will cover just day one.  18th September 2018  Olympia, London, United Kingdom https://sbcevents.com/esi-london-2018/     Mobile Growth Summit Canada 2018 Mobile Growth Canada is a 1-day event filled with insightful content from the best in business such as Facebook, Playtika, and a host of other proven players in the mobile app business. FREE for all mobile marketers thanks to our sponsors of the event. Join this growing mobile marketing …

MidWeek Update: Come Unity Sessions

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9. 5. 18 One last post for today…If you’re in the New York City area or you live in NYC, come to  Come Unity Sessions. What is Come Unity Sessions? “A space for musicians, artists, & poets of NYC.” I came across them on their Instagram account and have been a follower ever since. They have an event coming this Saturday. COME UNITY SESSIONS MUSIC ART POETRY SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2018 AVE C & E 5TH ST. NYC 7PM $10   If you like some great art, listen to good music, and love poetry, this is it! Also if you would like to display your art, or if you’re a musician, or a poet, and have Instagram, then please follow and DM for spots for your art or performance. Have a great Hump Wednesday, be blessed! Till Saturday!   Image source: GetWallpapers.com  

MidWeek Update: The Chelsea International Photography Competition

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9. 5. 18 First Wednesday for September has arrived. I received this press release from my email and this is for photographers. Please read this carefully…     The Chelsea International Photography Competition — Opens August 21, 2018 Photographers are invited to enter the second annual Chelsea International Photography Competition. With a fierce dedication to promoting the arts and discovering and exposing new talent, the CIPC will honor selected artists with an exhibition at Agora Gallery, providing invaluable exposure to promote career growth and boost recognition. Competition awards are valued at over $55,000 and designed specifically to support Agora’s mission: to promote extraordinary and innovative art in the modern world and enhance the careers of the selected artists. Selected photographers will participate in the collective exhibition and receive valuable PR opportunities. The 2018 Chelsea International Photography Competition is accepting entries now through October 9. Results are announced on November 6, 2018, with the competition exhibition scheduled for February 20 – 28, 2019. Ready to enter for the chance to exhibit in New York City? Visit …

MidWeek Update: Conferences & Retreats in Literature

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8. 22. 18 Wednesday. It’s time to catch up with some updates and we are diving into literature for some upcoming conferences and retreats. All thanks to AWP. Credit source: AWP (Association of Writers & Writing Programs) Idlewild Writers Retreat Pomfret, Connecticut, United States   DETAILS OCT 5 – OCT 8, 2018 Retreat SCHOLARSHIP: None Available CONTACT: Melissa Wyse EMAIL: info@idlewildarts.com WEBSITE: https://idlewildarts.com The Idlewild Writers Retreat offers writers creative space and community. Our retreat is held in the scenic Quiet Corner of Connecticut each autumn. Our 2018 retreat will be held October 5-8, with discounted early registration rates available. Our program offers creative time and space to write, along with opportunities to enjoy a community with fellow writers. Our retreat is held at a historic house (and former bed and breakfast), which offers beautiful spaces to write and to gather together, along with spacious accommodations. Writers will enjoy simple community meals sourced from local farms and markets, quiet time to engage with their own work, evening readings, workshops on mindfulness and creativity, and optional guided writing sessions. Our retreat is …

MidWeek Update: Au Naturel 2019 International Juried Exhibition

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8.15. 18 Hello again! Last post for today. Found this while posting Saturday’s post from artshow.com, The Au Naturel 2019 International Juried Exhibition or Au Naturel: The Nude in the 21st Century is on the horizon. It’s going to be a long post so please read carefully the terms of this juried exhibition. Au Naturel 2019 International Juried Exhibition Clatsop Community College presents our thirteenth annual international juried exhibition, Au Naturel: the Nude in the 21st Century, to be held January 24 – March 14, 2019, in the Royal Nebeker Art Gallery. IMPORTANT DATES • Submission deadline: entries must be received by Midnight (11:59:59 pm) Mountain Time, Tuesday, November 7, 2018. (Please note: Online CaFÉ™ Tech support is available weekdays M-F 9 a.m. -5 p.m. MT) • Notification of acceptance or non-acceptance will be e-mailed by Friday, November 30th, 2018. • Accepted work to arrive at the Royal Nebeker Art Gallery no later than Friday, January 11, 2019. • Exhibition dates: January 24 – March 14, 2019. • Artist Reception: Thursday, February 7, 2019, at 6:00 …

MidWeek Update: Beyonce & Vogue, Infinate Reflections w/The Museum of Modern Art

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8. 15. 18 Hello everyone! It’s been quiet for the last few days, but I’ve been working furiously. As most of you know Beyonce and Jay-Z are touring around the world for their On the Run 2. Queen Bee is the cover girl for the September issue of Vogue magazine. Here is a behind the scenes video of her, her children with photographer 23-year-old Tyler Mitchell. He’s the first African-American photographer for Vogue. Making history indeed!         Another video I want to share with you courtesy of the Museum of Modern Art, titled Infinite reflections in a kinetic environment | HOW TO SEE “Hide & Seek” by Dream the Combine.       I hope you enjoyed these videos. Just wanted to do something a bit different today. Got one more thing…   Image source: Vogue.