Lauren Pazzaneze (B.F.A., media and performing arts, 2004) is owner of Junkyard Arts, a virtual gallery and collaborative based in Somerville, Mass. Junkyard Arts will host The Good, The Bad & The Junkyard II Dec. 4, 6-10 p.m. at the Museum of Bad Art (MoBA) in the Somerville Theater, 55 Davis Sq., Somerville, Mass.
Sarah Walko (M.F.A., painting, 2005) is hosting an open studio Saturday, Nov. 21, 5 p.m.-until at 20 Jay St., 3rd Fl., Ste. 350, Brooklyn, NY (2 blocks from York St. stop on F line). The open house is made possible by Triangle Arts Association.
“Eye Sea Reflections” by Lillian Blades (B.F.A., painting, 1996) opens Sunday, Nov. 22 with a reception from 2-5 p.m. at Hammonds House Museum, 503 Peeples St., Atlanta, Ga. The exhibit is on display through Jan. 31, 2010.
SCAD is proud to be a supporting organization for the Business of Design Week, which takes place in Hong Kong Nov. 30-Dec. 5. Because of the university’s involvement, discount tickets are available to SCAD alumni who will be in the area and want to attend. Interested alumni should contact Rose Mak at rmak@scad.edu for more information. BODW is Asia’s leading conference dedicated to design, innovation and brands.
SCAD student Jason Sheedy recently won a contest by “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” to be an intern with the show. Jason is a senior majoring in film and television. Watch Jason’s winning entry.
“A’plas: The Story of Father Rother” by Diego Colombi (B.F.A., film and television, 2009) premieres Tuesday, Nov. 10, 9 p.m. on Oklahoma PBS. Father Rother, an Oklahoma native, served as a missionary in Guatemala until his murder by a right-wing death squad. The documentary was originally produced for Colombi’s senior project at SCAD.
SCAD showcases the School of Fine Arts with the inaugural deFINE ART festival Nov. 10-14. The mission of deFINE ART is to establish an annual fall festival highlighting the School of Fine Arts on par with the nationally recognized spring SCAD Style festival. deFINE ART seeks to celebrate the achievements and outstanding caliber of SCAD’s School of Fine Arts that is actively shaping and giving rise to new artistic expression, dialogue and innovation. Highlighted disciplines include painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture.
deFINE ART brings a broad range of noted art professionals, alumni and special guests to SCAD with the highly-anticipated Open Studios as the festival anchor. Nick Cave, Marilyn Minter, Trenton Doyle Hancock and Richard Vine are just a few of the acclaimed artists and professionals who will be performing, lecturing and exhibiting in Atlanta and Savannah at this year’s festival, Nov. 10-14. Read more and view calendar of events.
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Calling all SCAD Alumni in L.A.! Register now for VIP registration for the not-to-be-missed HD Expo-Createasphere Nov. 4-5 at the Burbank Marriott. This valuable two-day event focuses on the art and technology of content creation. HD Expo-Createasphere offers unparalleled learning, professional networking and exposure to the latest trends and tools. Hear Lance Acord (”Lost in Translation” “Where the Wild Things Are,”) Patrick Lussier (”My Bloody Valentine 3D”,) Rodney Taylor (Phish and Dave Matthews Live 3D,) and Toshiaki Osakawa (”SCAR 3D”) in conversations about their projects. Register today using this VIP invitation. View the complete agenda.
Scott Bishop (B.F.A., illustration, 1995) performs with The New Lights Orchestra Friday, Nov. 6, 7 p.m. at Fritz, 45 Main St., Keene, NH. View the Facebook event.