The Purchase College Beautification Committee as well as student and staff volunteers came together on Arbor Day, April 27th 2009 to 'pretty-up' Purchase. A tree planting ceremony in memory of Bill Salter was the highlight of the day. The tree is currently located near Starbucks and the tennis courts.
Link(s):
Arbor Day Photos
"Nita Lowey visits Purchase College to combat global warming" Check out LoHud.com's brief article.
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TONIGHT!
MFA Graduation Exhibition Opening Reception: Karen Ruenitz
Thursday, April 23rd, 5-7 PM
Richard & Dolly Maass Gallery, VA Bldg.
KAREN RUENITZ, MFA Candidate ’09
Karen Ruenitz whose background is in fashion design, presents large scale wall assemblages of figural silhouettes and more. Show runs April 20th-April 26th
KarenRuenitz.com
Purchase College SUNY, School of Art+Design graduating senior, Ian Cofino, has produced a motion graphic movie trailer for a feature-length movie currently in the works.
The arcade and gaming world are major contributers to his 7,500+ hits on “You Tube” , only after a few days of posting.
INTERVIEW SNIPPET:
"Four11: Who or what has really been your biggest drive in seeing the completion of this piece? I know it must take a lot of work, so there must be some support group.
IC: There have been so many people who have supported me so far, I can’t name one person or group of people as my primary support group, but my parents have certainly been a huge help as well as my project advisor, Robin Lynch. My friends at Purchase and in the fighting game community have always been there whenever I need help or had problems. So everyone has really been incredibly supportive of the project right from the get go. (Interview excerpt from thefour11.org)"
A California gallery will be showing a refined and longer version of this piece in a few weeks. He has been asked to be a panelist in an upcoming gaming convention. He has been invited to film at various international gaming conventions.
Check out Reviews of Ian’s work in the press (and wide mention of Purchase College) in addition to a radio interview: Podcast - April 7, 2009 “An Interview With The Creator of I Got Next”
Congratulations Ian and many thanks to the faculty at Purchase for their help especially Ms. Robin Lynch, Ian’s mentor and academic advisor.
[Information courtesy Ms. Carolyn Forbes. Logo (image) courtesy igotnextmovie.com]
Zombie Prom Article from PurchaseIndy.com (The Independent), Purchase College's student-run, news source.
My questions to you (or someone who can help) as it relates to RSS feeds and podcasts:
Part 3 of 4:
HERE'S MY PODCAST SETUP...
1. SOFTWARE: Adobe SoundBooth (allows multitrack layering & editing, doesn't accept midi files)
2. HARDWARE: PC Computer (but MAC is the best!) & Digital Microphone (Stereo Condenser MIC) ......
3. WEB HOST: For now its YAHOO (not Free) MEDIAFIRE is free and FTP not needed.
4. FTP (File Transfer Protocol/ A way to upload your mp3 file to a web host): I didn't need it for YAHOO or MEDIAFIRE but I recommend FileZilla if you're using a web host that requires FTP.
5. PUBLISHER: Select the 'enclose' a link in a new blog post. (Blogger has this option, I assume other blog providers have a way to 'enclose' links as well.) Once the link is enclosed, web based applications such as FeedBurner will publish and or recognize your enclosures (after registering your podcast with them) by showing a 'play' button when you click the RSS link that you've placed on your blog.
6. ENVIRONMENT: A 'comfy' couch, patience and a quiet space wouldn't hurt. (My computer's fan was really loud during the making of my podcast, but the mic didn't pick it up.)
7. RSS (Really Simple Syndication): (a way for folks to subscribe or receive your podcasts) I used FeedBurner.
What's your podcast setup?
What software do you use?
Should I post a photo of my set up?
Part 2 of 4
I never really knew what a podcast was or how to define it until recently (slapping myself for saying that aloud) To my understanding, a podcast is a web hosted, audio file (mp3) with various functionalities. Below is my podcasting experience; the process of a first-timer.
Learning how to use my audio software, Adobe Sound Booth, was my first step. Determining subject matter was my next step and imagining how the final podcast should sound followed; one wouldn't create a scripted film without a storyboard, right? Foreseeing the finished product gave me a sense of direction. I settled on making a 'pod-vite' or recorded invite for my upcoming show at the time. The plan was to use my voice and a song playing in the background that would fade in and out based on verbal cues.
I recorded myself an infinite number of times before surrendering to pen and paper. My typed up cue card saved me from the potential 'wee' morning hour grudge work. So, the final recording was almost done and my intercom buzzer scared the 'living daylights' out of me; frick'n delivery guy, rang the buzzer like the police was after him.
With a full belly and a much needed boost, my mp3 was finally recorded. I uploaded it to my web host (yahoo), 'enclosed' (or attached) the mp3 within my (Blogger) blog via 'new post' and finally published it with 'FeedBurner', which recognized my blog's enclosed mp3 link and rendered a handy-dandy 'play' button (when in RSS view).
FeedBurner also provided an RSS feed for both my blog and podcast. In Part 3 I list my podcast setup. Check it out if you're a podcast newbie (like me), feel free to share your first podcasting experience.
Part 1 of 4
Podcasting, the Viral Marketing course homework that is proving to be both frustrating and fruitful; rewarding if you're able to get all of the components to work together. Thankfully, all has been working out in my favor (knock on wood) but what if your effort just 'ain't cutting it?' The alternate assignment for the class is to get an article published with 'I don't know'.... three more weeks of class [insert head-banging here]. I'll take the lesser of the two evils. Let's just say that podcasting seemed to be the most viable choice. ...and the saga unfolds, click 'read more' below to continue.
The Viral Marketing course, under the umbrella of the Arts Management program, taught by both Linda Solomon (faculty from the Arts Management program) and Annemarie Gatti (faculty from the Conservatory of Music) was offered during the Spring 2009 semester for the first time ever at Purchase College SUNY. Approximately sixty students are currently enrolled but somehow individual attention is made possible.
All students including myself are required to create and maintain blogs, twitter accounts and various other social networking sites including creating youtube videos and podcasting. All for the purposes of marketing our events, personal causes and or experiences as a student or artist at Purchase College SUNY. Books by Malcolm Gladwell, Chip Heath/Dan Heath, Nicky Kalliongis, optional readings and open mics are also a part of the course.
This blog, "Picture Purchase", is homework in the flesh. Podcasting was indeed a homework of challenge. Checkout Part 2 if you're interested in my podcast process. (Hmmm perhaps this should of been a podcast?)
[Postcard designed by The School of Art+Design Community Design, Class Spring 2009, taught by Robin Lynch, Special Thanks to Kaneko Marina. Vanessa Hudson is a Purchase College Student currently taking Viral Marketing, under the instruction of Linda Solomon and AnneMarie Gatti] 
SCHOOL OF ART+DESIGN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
GIMME GIMME: MFA GRADUATION EXHIBITION in NEW YORK CITY!
RECEPTION: Fri., April 17, 6-8PM
On View: April 17 – April 26, 2009
PRESS RELEASE Press Release also available at: ARTSLANT Arts & Education (e-flux) Fecal Face
Click "Read More" below for Artists info including artist's websites,videos & interviews...
Jane Corrigan
Nathan Margoni
Jeff Eaton jeffeaton.org
Karen Ruenitz karenruenitz.com
Chris Vesper seevesper.com
Leah Tacha www.leah-tacha.com Interview by Ebony Brown Tacha Video by Vanessa Hudson Tacha Video 2 by Vanessa Hudson
Smith-Stewart
53 Stanton Street
New York, NY 10002
T 212.477.2821 info@smith-stewart.com
School of Art+Design MFA ALUMNI Artists Include:
Kristen Galvin
Sara Sharp
Parsley Steinweiss
NEWS REGARDING ADDITIONAL, CURRENT ALUMNI EXHIBITIONS NOTED (Includes Yi Chen's exhibition in Los Angeles, California and Kathleen Zazzaro's exhibition in Port Chester, NY)
Live New Abstraction
Opening: Saturday, April 11, 6-9pm
On View: April 6-17, 2009
Hartford ArtSpace Gallery
555 Asylum Street, Hartford, CT
Gallery hours: Thurs-Sun, 12-4pm,
and by appointment via...
livenewabstraction@gmail.com
Featured artists: Manuel Dennis, David Flood, Kristen Galvin, Mark Johnson, S Kovach, Sarah Sharp, and Parsley Steinweiss.
Experiments in Cinema V4.2 Film Festival
April 16-19, 2009
Friday April 17, 6pm-9:30pm, Southwest Film Center (my screening time and location only)
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
For more info on the festival:
www.basementfilms.org
www.kristengalvin.com
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MORE ALUMNI EXHIBITION NEWS:
Yi Chen, School of Art+Design, MFA Painting & Drawing Alumnus exhibiting work at Honor Fraser in Los Angeles, California (as of April 11th, 2009, On View through May 16th). Visit website for more information. Honor Fraser Check out this link: evilmonito.com
Kathleen Zazzaro, School of Art+Design, Visual Arts Alumnus exhibiting work at Miranda Fine Arts in Port Chester, New York. Opening Reception, April 18th@6PM, On View through April 30th. Visit website for more information: Miranda Fine Arts
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Designed for/by Evan Feist, Director of Choral Pleasures and member of Soul Voices. We hope to see you there! If attending please include your comments below (hopefully the comments interface will be functional by then).
[Photo by Michael Towns]
Recent show in New York City, shot at a venue that must remain unnamed, well sort of! Carnegie Hall, Shhhh!
Soul Voices Rehearse for April 9th Show at the PAC! Rehearsal footage to be posted when all is cleared by the members of soul voices who were recorded during last Monday's rehearsal.
[Podcast Announcement Expired - Past Event]
Soul Voices!
funk, r&b, soul, gospel choir
Pete Malinverni, Director
w/ Special Guests, “CHORAL PLEASURE” acapella group
PAC PepsiCo Theater Thursday, April 9, 2008 @ 8pm
Tickets: Adults, $20
Children under 16, $5
Purchase College students w/ ID, $5
Call 914.251.6200 or
go to http://www.artscenter.org/tickets/production.aspx?performanceNumber=2562
The RSS Feed for the picture purchase blog is finally working! You may link to or track particular posts that you're interested in by subscribing to them. If you're anticipating seeing your photos or videos, I recommend that you subscribe so you won't miss it when it becomes available! (RSS Image (on the left) 'swiped' from www.bloggerdoctor.com, the website that attempted assisting with resolving my RSS trouble; operant word "attempted". Though they offered good suggestions it didn't help. Problem solved: Since my blog was set to 'private' during the maintenance period, the "RSS" feature was disabled) I lost so much sleep over this, Damn it! Lol!
I extend my appreciation to my colleague, John Mastracchio, School of Art+Design, Printmaking Lab Technician, who has willfully given his time to show me the ropes of large format printing. A wise woman once said to me "Each One Teach One" and it stuck!
As Communications Coordinator of the School of Art+Design, my duties include managing the development of publicity materials and publications; It would be a service to the School of Art+Design for me to share-in the task of printing & cutting large format work.
"Five Color Flag Machine," Bret Slater's Senior Project Mantra, 40 pieces hang on the walls of the Visual Arts Building ever so bold and militant. Please Visit this post again...VIDEO COMING SOON!
Jennifer Bakalar, Painter, Sculptor, Singer and one of Art+Design's most accomplished BFA Candidates had a well attended Opening Reception last night in the Visual Arts Building RM 1019A. The evening concluded with a well received concert performance (pictured above) at the Student Center aka the 'STOOD.' [VIDEO COMING SOON - If you've been checking back to see this video send an email to: ebony.brown@purchase.edu so I may email you when it becomes available. You may also subscribe to this post via email and you will receive an email automatically when its posted.]
(Image: Painting (cropped) by Alec Spangler, Purchase College, MFA Alumnus '08)
Every Semester students from the School of Art+Design participate in the SUNY Student Art Exhibition held in Albany State Plaza. For six consecutive semesters up to three of five participating students have received 'Best of Show' honors. One year Jennifer Bakalar who is now a graduating senior, won the 'Best of Show Piece' prize of $1000. In addition, she was awarded the honor of having her artwork displayed at the governor's mansion.
To participate the the SUNY Student Art Exhibition, students must be invited by a professor in their board of study and the artwork(s) submitted must also be selected by the referring professor. Students may submit up to three pieces but only five total artworks will entered into the juried exhibition held in Albany, NY.
Check out the article below (link) by LowHud.com about Alec Spangler, Purchase, N.Y.; Patricia Gaeta, Niagara Falls, N.Y.; Kevin Knoerzer of Newburgh, N.Y.; Jennifer Bakalar, Keen, N.H.; and Luke Chase, Valate, N.Y.
"Purchase College students in “Best of SUNY Student Art Exhibition”
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