Friday, October 10, 2008

6 to 10 p.m.
 

ArtNight Pasadena is an ALL-FREE event, that electrifies the air with creative energy when together thousands experience its rich variety of art, music and entertainment. A partnership between the city’s Cultural Affairs Division and an impressive list of cultural institutions, it is sponsored by Pasadena Arts and Culture Commission. Free shuttle services transport attendees to each cultural venue where exciting exhibitions and surprising performances are absolutely free. Click the link to the ArtNight website for information on programs and events, maps and more. For information call 626-744-7887 or visit www.artnightpasadena.org.

ArtNight is part of Pasadena Art Weekend,  three days of cultural events throughout Pasadena, October 10, 11 and 12, 2008.

For more information click on the image
to the right, call 800-307-7977 or visit www.pasadenaartweekend.com.

The City of Pasadena's Artist Registry is an online resource for individuals, schools, arts organizations and others looking to buy art, to hire teaching artists for special programs or permanent employment, or to network with artists in the community. This directory also provides a free venue in which artists and arts organizations can promote their services and strengthen their visibility.

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OR SEARCH THE PASADENA ARTISTS' REGISTRY!

Pasadena's Public Art program provides opportunities for art in public places in both city-owned facilities and private development. Funded primarily by a one-percent ordinance, many commercial and civic buildings in Pasadena now include artwork by nationally-recognized artists.  Visit our Walking Tours of the City's Public Art Collection!

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Congratulations to the 2008-09 Annual Grant Program, Festival and Parade Awardees

Grant List PDF

The Pasadena Arts and Culture Commission announces grants totaling $138,500 awarded to 20 cultural organizations, artists, and arts festival events in Pasadena at the July 9, 2008 meeting. Funded programs include exhibitions, performance, and audience development adding the Pasadena’s rich and dynamic cultural fabric.

The Annual Grants Program is designed to support the work of individual artists, bring the creative process into classrooms, fund programs and support the sustained growth of Pasadena’s cultural institutions.

The funding period for the city of Pasadena’s 2008/2009 Annual Grants Program is July 2008 to June 2009.

All applications were reviewed and scored by independent grant panelists in May 2008. Each panel was made up of a culturally diverse group of art professionals who reviewed one of five categories. This year’s panelists reflected backgrounds in all artistic disciplines and represented renowned arts organizations.

2009/2010 Annual Grant Guidelines and Application will be available on
our website in January 2009.

For more information please call the Cultural Affairs Division of the City of Pasadena at: (626) 744-7062.

DAVID LOVEJOY PRESENTS "CIRCULAR LOGIC"

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2007-08 Individual Artist grant recipient, David Lovejoy presents “Circular Logic” September 19 through October 19 at The Majestic Roof Gallery. “Circular Logic” is a collection of new work by David, both in clay and assemblage, and offers a visual conversation with the viewer. 

MAGNUS STARK PRESENTS “PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT”

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Artist Magnus Stark explores and interprets the historic fabric and architecture of the Hotel/Castle Green through large format black and white photography. On view at the Pasadena Central Library from October 1 – October 30, 2008.

CHUCK FESSAGO PRESENTS “ON THE LINE”

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An installation of nine paintings by 2008-09 Individual Artist grantee, Chuck Fessago presents at Side Street Projects with an opening reception as part of ArtNight Pasadena on October 10, 2008. Exhibition runs until November 7th.

DEBORAH ASCHHEIM PRESENTS “EARWORMS”

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Deborah Aschheim’s project “Earworms” is a collection of musical experiments and sound sculptures investigating language and memory. Created in collaboration with Lisa Mezzacappa with opening night on ArtNight, October 10, 2008 through January 4, 2009.

Participation in the Cultural Data project will required for all organizations applying to the Pasadena 2008/2009 Annual Grant Program. The Cultural Data Project gives arts organizations a standardized application process that over time will enable them to track and analyze their financial and organizational data and compare the information with that of their peers.

Get To get started with the California CDP - visit the Web site at  http://www.caculturaldata.org/ today, call 1-866-922-5237, or email  help@caculturaldata.org. Create an account by clicking on New User Registration. Review the online training and start your profile.

STUDENT EXHIBITION AT CITY HALL
Bridging Boundaries

The City of Pasadena and the Pasadena Arts & Culture Commission are proud to display the artwork of students from the Pasadena Unified School District.
A panel of Commissioners and arts professionals selected this work from the District's annual all-school art show, "No Boundaries". Please visit the exhibit, located on the second floor of City Hall across from the City Council Chambers.