Walker Teen Programs are also supported by the Surdna Foundation and a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Blu and David Ellis recently collaborated to create “COMBO“, an time-lapse animation shot in old Italian courtyard. It was created during Italy’s “Fame Festival,” which hosts and finances artists for several weeks. Check it out below!
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If you’d like you can see more of David Ellis’ work, [including sculptures, installations, and more animations] at his website . You can find murals and drawings on Blu’s website.
On the third Thursday of every month hip hop producers from all over the Twin Cities gather at Fifth Element record store to play off beats and talk about how they make their own. You can come too! Sign up and play a beat if your a producer! Or if you want to relax and listen to home made instrumentals stop on by Fifth Element in uptown! It’s hosted by Brandon Allday from Big Quarters. Be sure to stay up and support your local artists! For more information click here. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3W3fTdTgguI[/youtube]
On Friday night, the Perpich Center for Arts Education premired three short films of next generation young filmmakers. The films, made by the Cinema Savages, Full Circle, and Healing the Cycle, showcased the work of young native american film makers in the community. After the screening there was a brief filmmaker’s discussion where we anwsered the audience’s questions.
If you’ve ever wanted to make a music video, now is your chance. In this workshop you’ll be learning from a local music video director who will teach you the ins and outs of everything you’ll need to know. Over the course of five weeks you’ll collaborate with a local band, create a concept, film it, direct, edit and produce it. By the end, you’ll have your video screened at the Walker Art Center’s Cinema. Fame and fortune await you, and if nothing else, think of all the hits you’ll get on youtube! Info on how to apply below. Do [...]
On Thursday September 17th, Paul Chan graced WACTAC with his outgoing and opinionated presence. He immediately captured our attention with his dulcet voice, from which came his vibrant willingness to jump into conversation with our rowdy group. His multidisciplinary art awed us, and we were privileged to have our own “Artist Talk” with him. Members and leaders of WACTAC asked Chan about his inspirations and influences. He responded with assuredness in the truth about his work in a way that made us (at least me) ponder the deeper meaning of mine and others’ artworks. He spoke about his experiences with devastation and cruelty, from [...]
Yesterday, Rob Perez, writer of 40 Days and 40 Nights, & co-writer and director of the upcoming movie, Nobody, came to the Perpich Arts High School to talk to the media, theater and literary art students about directing, acting and screenwriting. The talk included sneak peeks of the movie and insightful advice. He talked about embracing interests and the inevitability of making mistakes, but working through flaws and obstacles. The movie stars a variety of local actors including the lead role performed by Sam Rosen, and is produced by Minneapolis local, Josh Hartnett. Be sure to check out the world [...]
Check out local indie music blog Northern Outpost! Bands are featured in mini-documentaries. They’re interviewed, talk about what it’s like to be part of the Twin Cities’ music scene, and play live. “Northern Outpost presents performances and interviews with Twin Cities bands and touring acts. New episodes are released every other Friday. The show is shot at Owl Recording in the heart of Uptown Minneapolis, giving each episode an organic and raw environment for the musicians to perform in.Northern Outpost is aimed towards regional indie music fans and is looking for partnership support with local indie music blogs, other independent media, [...]
PROVIDENCE, RI: Jay-Z has released the Blueprint 3, which I am convinced is the REAL return since the Black Album. Yeah, ‘Kingdom Come’ had some shit on there that was pretty terrific, but also huge pitfalls, and ‘American Gangster’ was as good a foray into a movie soundtrack/concept album, but this is the real deal.
This a great opportunity for any student that is interested in drawing from live models! Tuesdays, 7 – 9 pm, Sept 18 , 2009 – April 20, 2010 Drawing from the nude figure model in a pleasing comfortable environment with serious students and adults that want to enhance and improve their skills in various media (no photography). This co-op series of open studio sessions is held at The Blake School on the Northrop Campus. Session are held in the Wet Paint Studio room 115. Enter building through West Entrance . Bring participation/permission form to first session. This is a non-Walker [...]
[tylr-slidr userID="36154778@N00" groupID=""]http://www.flickr.com/photos/wactac/sets/72157622308167064/show/[/tylr-slidr] Being on WACTAC for the past 2 years has been one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve had in high school. So when Witt asked Kaitlyn (2nd year WACTAC member) and I to attend the Generation O: Conference at the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston, I was more than thrilled to accept the offer. Although I was excited about the trip, I didn’t really know what to expect. I knew we would be meeting teenagers from around the country who were involved in similar museum related programs but I wasn’t sure what they would be like, and [...]
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Image: Paul Chan Score for 7th Light , 2007 ink, collage on paper (15 sheets) 15 sheets, 14 x 11 in. Collection Walker Art Center Miriam and Erwin Kelen Acquisition Fund for Drawings and the T. B. Walker Acquisition Fund, 2008 Paul Chan is no stranger to the Walker – his film Baghdad in No Particular Order is playing daily in the Lecture Room and his piece Score for 7th Light (above) is being displayed in the galleries as a part of The Quick and the Dead. Chan is coming Walker for an Artist Talk (Sept 17) and WACTAC asked [...]
Deadline for submissions: Monday, November 23, 2009 Young women directors, ages 12 to 18 years old, are invited to submit videos for possible inclusion in the 2010 Girls in the Director’s Chair Film. This showcase celebrates the works of young female filmmakers and will be screened as a part of the Walker Art Center’s Women with Vision Film Festival in March 2010. Click on the image below to obtain an application.