my space for oranje 2011

This is where the magic will happen...

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New artwork at Cafe Zuppa for November

Artwork by Joshua Witten

November 2010

For the entire month of November we will be showcasing the art of Joshua Witten. This Indianapolis artist produces lithographs, paintings, and pencil drawings with playful imaginative imagery. His artwork is crisp and geometric and often has a graphic design quality. All artwork is for sale.

Cafe Zuppa

thunderdome construction for oranje

Q: What is your definition of design?
A: A plan for arranging elements in such a way as to best accomplish a particular purpose.

Q: What are the boundaries of design?
A: What are the boundaries of problems?

Q: Does the creation of design admit constraint?
A: Design depends largely on constraints.

Q: What constraints?
A: The sum of all constraints. Here is one of the few effective keys to the design problem: the ability of the designer to recognize as many of the constraints as possible (and) his willingness and enthusiasm for working within these constraints—the constraints of price, size, strength, balance, surface, time, etc.; each problem has its own peculiar list.

Q: To whom does design address itself: to the greatest number (the masses)? The specialists…the enlightened amateur…a privileged social class?
A: To the need.

This has been the construction of myspace for Oranje 2010....the best entertainment value for your money!!! 45 artists, 35 music acts, 5 performance stages, 3 enviro-lounges + an interactive fashion lounge & an indie film lounge....all for only $20!!! Mark your calendar!!! Saturday, September 18!!! Don't miss it or else you'll be a loser!!!

in the studio

30th Annual National Print Exhibition

April 16 - May 26, 2010

Opening reception on Friday, April 16, 2010 from 6-9 p.m.

artlink contemporary art gallery

Check out work from local, regional and national printmakers. This is a beautiful exhibit that should not be missed!

Push Pin Gallery: Works from the F/8 Photography Club from the University of Saint Francis

POPULOUS, A WUNDERKAMMER CO. EXHIBITION

Date: February 19, 2010

Time: 5-11pm

Location: Dash In, on Calhoun Street

Wunderkammer Company (W<) presents "Populous", an exhibition of contemporary Pop Art and experimental performances. "Populous" will take place on Friday, February 19th, from 5-11pm at the Dash In, on Calhoun Street.

"Populous" was organized to examine the significant segment of contemorary art which has its roots based in the art historical Pop Art movement of the 1960's. Wunderkammer Co. has invited Daniel Dienelt, Joshua Witten, John McCormick, Mike Shifflet, Holly Claybaugh, and Bambi Guthrie to exhibited their work, and Sky Thing, Mac's Merry Minstrels, and Mason Dillon to perform covers of recent pop songs in interesting ways.

Wunderkammer Company is an independent, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization based in Fort Wayne, IN, dedicated to the revitalization of communities through contemporary art.

Play for Keeps Exhibition at Tribute Gallery

Group Exhibition — New Works On Paper

January 7th through January 30th, 2010

Opening Reception January 7th, 2010 6pm-9pm

Tribute Gallery presents Play for Keeps, a group exhibit of new works on paper by a dynamic group of national artists. An opening reception will be held January 7th from 6pm – 9pm featuring live music provided by beloved local DJ Chris Chase. The show runs through January 31, 2010.

Play for Keeps was designed by guest curators Elizabeth Lamb and Chloe Gallagher to explore the often underrated importance of play. 

Featured artists include Jon MacNair from Baltimore, MD whose playful yet eerie works of ink on paper have earned him a national following. Joshua Witten, hailing from Fort Collins, IN, works in a variety of media and possesses an impressive mastery of his bold, graphic style. Mixed media artist Patrick Haemmerlein from Los Angeles builds arresting urban images from the ground up using his own photography and source material. Ashley Sloan, a local Portland artist, will be exhibiting clever, thought-provoking graphite works. And, Max Kauffman, hailing from Denver, CO, whose colorful, folkloric works have been exhibited at a number of prominent national galleries, will also be featured. The exhibit will also include works by Brett Anderson, Huy Nguyen, Garric Simonsen, Angela Dawn, Breanne Rupp, Megan Marie Myers, Brian Costello, Jackie Bos, Karri Dieken, Stephan Ferreira, Mark Colman, Heidi Elise Wirz, Coco Papy, Sally Gilmore, Mark Olwick, Louise Krampien and Cara Tomlinson.

Tribute Gallery is located at 328 NW Broadway #117 Portland, OR 97209 and will be open Saturdays in January from 11am to 3pm and by appointment.

For additional information about the gallery email TheTributeGallery@gmail.com and for updates follow http://Twitter.com/TributeGallery 

The Award Winners Exhibition

Award Winners from the 7th Regional Exhibition

December 11, 2009 – January 13, 2010

Andrew Lemmon, Wendi Norton and Joshua Witten were the three award winners from last year’s 7th Regional Exhibition. Now the three artists will fill the gallery with their work. Be sure to check out Andrew Lemmon’s conceptual sculptural works. Wendi Norton will display watercolor paintings which demonstrate her ability to create distinct moods through color and environment. Joshua Witten demonstrates his eloquent techniques in printmaking, drawing, mixed media and painting. Witten’s draftsmanship and use of line add to the underlying message of his work.

Opening reception: December 11, 6-9pm at

artlink contemporary art gallery

in the studio

... putting down what I felt in terms of some overall image at the moment today, and perhaps being terribly disappointed with it tomorrow... trying to make it better and then despairing and destroying partially or wholly... getting back into it and just kind of frantically trying to pull something into this rectangle that made sense to me... (Richard Diebenkorn)

in the studio

Lots of Little Art with Big Ideals

Lots of Little Art
Oct9ober 16 - December 2, 2009
National juried exhibition featuring work in all media with a size restriction of 6"x6"

Gallery walk through at 6pm on October 16th with Dominick Manco, George Morrison and Audrey Riley.

Hallway Gallery features:

Mini-Quilts Exhibit in Honor of AIDS Task Force's 25th Anniversary

Exhibit Sponsors:

AEP/Indiana Michigan Power, Designer/Craftsman Guild, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Members of Artlink, Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne, Indiana Arts Commission.

Opening reception: Oct9ober 16, 6-9pm at

artlink contemporary art gallery

found object - the bicycle

in honor of the Tour de France

found objects

i found this while looking for an alice in wonderland drawing



which reminded me of



"hello?"
"Hello, mother leopard. I have your cub. You must protect her, but that will be expensive. 10,000 cola nuts, wrapped in brown paper. Midnight, behind the box. I'll be the hyena, you'll see."

the members show

The Members Show ( Not available online)
July 17 - August 11, 2009
Opening reception, 7-9 p.m.
This regional exhibition features work by members of Artlink.

GREEN Exhibition

GREEN Exhibition
May 29 - June 07, 2009
This exhibition will focus of issues of global warming,
conservation of our environment, environmental
initiatives or artwork made of reusable/found objects
Opening reception: May 29th, 7-9pm at
artlink contemporary art gallery

in the electron i play with thee

new work from the golden age

new prints for sale

new march hare etchings are now available at etsy.

menace to propriety exhibition

Menace to Propriety
at Fenario Art Gallery:
881 Willamette Street
Eugene, OR 97401 | USA

May 1st Fenario Gallery will be debuting a group show entitled "Menace to Propriety". The show will feature over a dozen artists from all over the nation, including Gilbert Oh, Patrick Haemmerlein, Joshua Witten, Leslie Ditto, Grace Weston, and more. The theme "Menace to Propriety" was designed by curator Chloe Gallagher to underscore the importance of the incendiary side of art. Art's power lies in its ability to inspire discussion and debate... even controversy. This show is conceptualized as an opportunity to bring together an exhibit that will startle, delight, disgust and engage. Building off of the tradition of Duchamp's "The Fountain," this show will be an exercise in pushing boundaries and challenging the nature of art and it's role in society. Works in the show deal with themes of sex, violence and politics in direct, candid and often humorous ways. Art has an ability to express ideas that we often find ourselves too socially constrained to discuss in a pubic format. With "Menace to Propriety" Fenario Gallery hopes to present an opportunity to open channels of discussion, and present provocative subject manner in a natural, unbiased environment where discussion and debate can flow unimpeded. With this show the gallery hope's to embrace the controversial and the innovative, engaging the fine lines between the provocative and the truly shocking. With music and libations provided, and several of the featured artists in attendance the opening is sure to be an exciting night of refreshing art and stimulating conversation. As Gilbert Seles once said, "All great ideas are controversial, or have been at one time."

29th annual national print exhibition

29th Annual National Print Exhibition
April 17 - May 20, 2009
An exciting view of what's happening nationwide
in the printmaker's world.
Opening reception: April 17th, 6-9pm at
artlink contemporary art gallery

hesperideve

hesperideve from the the golden age