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2011 OPEN STUDIOS
Bridgeport Art Center
October 21 - 2320, 2011
Reception: Friday October 21, 2011 5pm-10pm
Panel Discussion: Saturday October 22, 2011 3:30-5:30pm
Open Studios: Saturday and Sunday 1pm-6pm
BRIDGEPORT ART CENTER
1200 W. 35th St
Chicago, IL 60609
Join me for the 6th annual installment of Open Studios.
Take a peek at the seeds of some new work on the
horizon, as well as a group exhibition "Creative Cornerstones".
There will be a panel discussion:
"CREATING COMMUNITY THROUGH THE ARTS"
on Saturday, Oct. 22, led by fellow Artist, Luis de la Torre from 3:30 to 5:30pm. The panel will include:
Patric McCoy
Giselle Mercier
Jose Barrera
For more information visit: Bridgeport Art Center
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2011 OPEN STUDIOS
Bridgeport Art Center
October 21 - 2320, 2011
Reception: Friday October 21, 2011 5pm-10pm
Panel Discussion: Saturday October 22, 2011 3:30-5:30pm
Open Studios: Saturday and Sunday 1pm-6pm
BRIDGEPORT ART CENTER
1200 W. 35th St
Chicago, IL 60609
Join me for the 6th annual installment of Open Studios.
Take a peek at the seeds of some new work on the
horizon, as well as a group exhibition "Creative Cornerstones".
There will be a panel discussion:
"CREATING COMMUNITY THROUGH THE ARTS"
on Saturday, Oct. 22, led by fellow Artist, Luis de la Torre from 3:30 to 5:30pm. The panel will include:
Patric McCoy
Giselle Mercier
Jose Barrera
For more information visit: Bridgeport Art Center
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NOT JUST ANOTHER PRETTY FACE
Hyde Park Art Center
November 20 - February 20, 2010
Unveiling and Reception: November 20, 2010 7pm-10pm
5020 S. Cornell Avenue
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 324-5520
Join me on Saturday, November 20 at 7pm for the unveiling of
the fourth installment of an ongoing successful Art Center program
intended to encourage a new and diverse public to think of themselves
as patrons or leaders of contemporary art. Potential patrons and
Chicago artists are brought together through a series of presentations
and social events to build a relationship and commission new work that
re-contextualizes the age-old trope of portraiture. The exhibition will
present these 80-100 completed new works that result from the year-long
program.
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NOT JUST ANOTHER PRETTY FACE
Hyde Park Art Center
November 20 - February 20, 2010
Unveiling and Reception: November 20, 2010 7pm-10pm
5020 S. Cornell Avenue
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 324-5520
Join me on Saturday, November 20 at 7pm for the unveiling of
the fourth installment of an ongoing successful Art Center program
intended to encourage a new and diverse public to think of themselves
as patrons or leaders of contemporary art. Potential patrons and
Chicago artists are brought together through a series of presentations
and social events to build a relationship and commission new work that
re-contextualizes the age-old trope of portraiture. The exhibition will
present these 80-100 completed new works that result from the year-long
program.
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THE SURREALISM WORLD
by Peter Plagens, Newsweek Magazine
Long before the American Idolization of every art form on the planet, the great
humorist S. J. Perelman imagined a gnarly New York painter being asked by
a vulgarian Hollywood movie producer: what exactly do you artists do in the
studio when you get an idea? “I usually smite my forehead,” the painter
replies sarcastically, “and shout ‘Eureka!’?” No, he doesn’t, and neither does
any artist. That’s precisely the problem with Work of Art: The Next Great Artist,
the reality show produced by Sarah Jessica Parker and premiering June 9 on
Bravo. In order to morph the slow, lonely business of creating art into
something watchable for the Facebook set, Work of Art has to sex it up into
something more resembling The Ultimate Fighter than Cézanne methodically
patching together a landscape. Read more here
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THE SURREALISM WORLD
by Peter Plagens, Newsweek Magazine
Long before the American Idolization of every art form on the planet, the great
humorist S. J. Perelman imagined a gnarly New York painter being asked by
a vulgarian Hollywood movie producer: what exactly do you artists do in the
studio when you get an idea? “I usually smite my forehead,” the painter
replies sarcastically, “and shout ‘Eureka!’?” No, he doesn’t, and neither does
any artist. That’s precisely the problem with Work of Art: The Next Great Artist,
the reality show produced by Sarah Jessica Parker and premiering June 9 on
Bravo. In order to morph the slow, lonely business of creating art into
something watchable for the Facebook set, Work of Art has to sex it up into
something more resembling The Ultimate Fighter than Cézanne methodically
patching together a landscape. Read more here
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ART ATTACK: Bravo’s Newest Competitive Reality Show:
Is Work of Art cheapening art as we know it—or is it
a stroke of genius?
by Julie Vadnal, ELLE Magazine
This month, Bravo debuts Work of Art: The Next Great Artist,
its newest incarnation of the network’s now-famous reality-show
formula (an eccentric group of contestants who excel in a particular
field + three respectable judges + one attractive, loosely connected
host). Fourteen artists, including painters, sculptors, architects,
and one especially haughty performance artist, among others,
submitted biographical home videos and attended casting calls
last year so that they could compete in New York City for a $100,000
prize and solo exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum of Art.
Read more here
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ART ATTACK: Bravo’s Newest Competitive Reality Show:
Is Work of Art cheapening art as we know it—or is it
a stroke of genius?
by Julie Vadnal, ELLE Magazine
This month, Bravo debuts Work of Art: The Next Great Artist,
its newest incarnation of the network’s now-famous reality-show
formula (an eccentric group of contestants who excel in a particular
field + three respectable judges + one attractive, loosely connected
host). Fourteen artists, including painters, sculptors, architects,
and one especially haughty performance artist, among others,
submitted biographical home videos and attended casting calls
last year so that they could compete in New York City for a $100,000
prize and solo exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum of Art.
Read more here
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ART ATTACK
by Staff Writer, CS Magazine
June 1, 2010
I'm interviewed as one of 5 Chicago contestants
for Bravo's Art Competition, "Work of Art.."
See all of the interviews on pg. 38 of the digital edition here:
CS MAGAZINE
ART ATTACK
by Staff Writer, CS Magazine
June 1, 2010
I'm interviewed as one of 5 Chicago contestants
for Bravo's Art Competition, "Work of Art.."
See all of the interviews on pg. 38 of the digital edition here:
CS MAGAZINE
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BRIDGEPORT ARTIST SHOWING NEIGHBORHOOD PRIDE
by Denise O'Neal, Staff Writer, Chicago Sun-Times
May 21, 2010
Bridgeport, the South Side community closely associated with the Daley clan
and home to the White Sox, has a powerful legacy, which the Bridgeport
Art Center hopes to extend. The center, housed in a 500,000-square-foot
former white elephant that once served as the Spiegel warehouse, holds its
spring open house this weekend. Festivities kick off with an opening reception
at 6 tonight.
The facility, at 1200 W. 35th Street, is the newest hub for local artists,
including Amanda Williams, who will be competing on Bravo's upcoming
series "Work of Art: The Next Great Artist." The show premieres at 10 p.m. on
June 9. Read More...
BRIDGEPORT ARTIST SHOWING NEIGHBORHOOD PRIDE
by Denise O'Neal, Staff Writer, Chicago Sun-Times
May 21, 2010
Bridgeport, the South Side community closely associated with the Daley clan
and home to the White Sox, has a powerful legacy, which the Bridgeport
Art Center hopes to extend. The center, housed in a 500,000-square-foot
former white elephant that once served as the Spiegel warehouse, holds its
spring open house this weekend. Festivities kick off with an opening reception
at 6 tonight.
The facility, at 1200 W. 35th Street, is the newest hub for local artists,
including Amanda Williams, who will be competing on Bravo's upcoming
series "Work of Art: The Next Great Artist." The show premieres at 10 p.m. on
June 9. Read More...
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Amanda Williams in Stella Foster's SUN TIMES column
May 18, 2010
Chicago Sun-Times
REALITY NEWS: Congrats to local artist Amanda Williams, who will be be a
contestant on Bravo's latest reality show, "Work of Art: The Next Great Artist,"
premiering June 9. Williams will be a special guest at the Bridgeport Art
Center for the "Artists of Eastbank" annual spring show, Friday through Sunday
at 1200 W. 35th St. For more info: artistsoftheeastbank.com
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Amanda Williams in Stella Foster's SUN TIMES column
May 18, 2010
Chicago Sun-Times
REALITY NEWS: Congrats to local artist Amanda Williams, who will be be a
contestant on Bravo's latest reality show, "Work of Art: The Next Great Artist,"
premiering June 9. Williams will be a special guest at the Bridgeport Art
Center for the "Artists of Eastbank" annual spring show, Friday through Sunday
at 1200 W. 35th St. For more info: artistsoftheeastbank.com
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Artists of Eastbank Annual Open STUDIO
May 21 - May 23, 2010
1200 W. 35th St. (@ Racine)
Chicago, IL 60609
Artists of Eastbank Website
THIS IS NOT YOUR GRANDFATHER’S BRIDGEPORT!
Fueled by a new spirit of inclusion that has become the signature
of Bridgeport’s expanding arts renaissance, this open studio will
offer art that appeals to a variety of tastes and styles. The evening
will include light fare by Life is a Feast and music by
DJ Veganinblack! This event is FREE and open to the public.
Studios will be open to the public from:
6-10pm on Friday
12pm-6pm on Saturday
12pm-5pm on Sunday
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Artists of Eastbank Annual Open STUDIO
May 21 - May 23, 2010
1200 W. 35th St. (@ Racine)
Chicago, IL 60609
Artists of Eastbank Website
THIS IS NOT YOUR GRANDFATHER’S BRIDGEPORT!
Fueled by a new spirit of inclusion that has become the signature
of Bridgeport’s expanding arts renaissance, this open studio will
offer art that appeals to a variety of tastes and styles. The evening
will include light fare by Life is a Feast and music by
DJ Veganinblack! This event is FREE and open to the public.
Studios will be open to the public from:
6-10pm on Friday
12pm-6pm on Saturday
12pm-5pm on Sunday
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WATCH IT:
AMANDA WILLIAMS selected as an inaugural contestant on BRAVO's
newest competition, "Work of Art: Next Great Artist"
In each episode, contestants are faced with the challenge of creating
unique pieces in a variety of mediums such as painting, sculpture,
photography, collage and industrial design. The weekly assignments
are exciting, original and will challenge the artists' to push the limits
of their technical skills and creative boundaries. Completed works of
art will be appraised by our panel of top art world figures alongside a
new celebrated guest judge every week. Through a gallery showing at
the end of each challenge, these industry select dictate which artists
have successfully mastered the subject matter and creation of their
piece, as well as whose concept leaves the greatest impact.
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AMANDA WILLIAMS selected as an inaugural contestant on BRAVO's
newest competition, "Work of Art: Next Great Artist"
In each episode, contestants are faced with the challenge of creating
unique pieces in a variety of mediums such as painting, sculpture,
photography, collage and industrial design. The weekly assignments
are exciting, original and will challenge the artists' to push the limits
of their technical skills and creative boundaries. Completed works of
art will be appraised by our panel of top art world figures alongside a
new celebrated guest judge every week. Through a gallery showing at
the end of each challenge, these industry select dictate which artists
have successfully mastered the subject matter and creation of their
piece, as well as whose concept leaves the greatest impact.
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Double Exposure - African Americans Before and Behind the Camera
January 23 - May 30, 2010
Southeast Museum of Photography
1200 W. International Speedway Blvd. (Building 1200)
Daytona Beach, FL, 32114
(386) 506-4475
This landmark exhibition comprehensively explores the African American
experience through an examination of representation in photographic works
from the 19th and 20th centuries. It brings together photographers from diverse
backgrounds with different artistic, photographic and cultural interests. The
contemporary section features late 20th century photography, photo-collage,
and mixed media by artists that visualize theblack experience and identify a
larger contemporary experience of race through the use of personal, cultural
and historical images of race, society and identity.
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Double Exposure - African Americans Before and Behind the Camera
January 23 - May 30, 2010
Southeast Museum of Photography
1200 W. International Speedway Blvd. (Building 1200)
Daytona Beach, FL, 32114
(386) 506-4475
This landmark exhibition comprehensively explores the African American
experience through an examination of representation in photographic works
from the 19th and 20th centuries. It brings together photographers from diverse
backgrounds with different artistic, photographic and cultural interests. The
contemporary section features late 20th century photography, photo-collage,
and mixed media by artists that visualize theblack experience and identify a
larger contemporary experience of race through the use of personal, cultural
and historical images of race, society and identity.
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For Amanda Williams, Home Is Where the Art Is by Shydel James
Visual Artist, Amanda Williams is the featured artist for
Upscale Magazine's November 2009 Issue.
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For Amanda Williams, Home Is Where the Art Is by Shydel James
Visual Artist, Amanda Williams is the featured artist for
Upscale Magazine's November 2009 Issue.
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With Paint and Words, Williams examines her Windy City
by Mitch Montoya
Review of the October, 2009 "Chicago Works" exhibition.
[Excerpt]--"After Rio de Janeiro was selected as the official home of the 2016
Olympics, Chicagoans seemed to be suffering from some bruised egos. For
%those doubting Chicago’s allure, artist Amanda Williams has debuted a collection
of works celebrating past and present Chicago that will surely remind
the public of this city's greatness..." read more...|
With Paint and Words, Williams examines her Windy City
by Mitch Montoya
Review of the October, 2009 "Chicago Works" exhibition.
[Excerpt]--"After Rio de Janeiro was selected as the official home of the 2016
Olympics, Chicagoans seemed to be suffering from some bruised egos. For
%those doubting Chicago’s allure, artist Amanda Williams has debuted a collection
of works celebrating past and present Chicago that will surely remind
the public of this city's greatness..." read more...|
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Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation and Bounty PaperTowel team with artist,
AMANDA WILLIAMS for the Building Bounty-ful Bridges National Campaign.
"Working with America's youth is my passion," said Rush Philanthropic
Teaching Artist, Amanda Williams, who designed the Building Bounty-ful Bridges
mural in collaboration with Rush Philanthropic Director of Education Meridith McNeal.
"I am grateful for Bounty and Rush Philanthropic for giving me this opportunity to
work with children from across the country to help them understand the impact
that art and creativity can have upon their lives."
Press Release
Make A Messterpiece (art activities at home)
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Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation and Bounty PaperTowel team with artist,
AMANDA WILLIAMS for the Building Bounty-ful Bridges National Campaign.
"Working with America's youth is my passion," said Rush Philanthropic
Teaching Artist, Amanda Williams, who designed the Building Bounty-ful Bridges
mural in collaboration with Rush Philanthropic Director of Education Meridith McNeal.
"I am grateful for Bounty and Rush Philanthropic for giving me this opportunity to
work with children from across the country to help them understand the impact
that art and creativity can have upon their lives."
Press Release
Make A Messterpiece (art activities at home)
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SURF IT:
Amanda Williams and the Three Peas Art Lounge were 1 of 12
featured artists/galleries selected for the City of Chicago’s Annual
Artists Month, sponsored by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs.
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Amanda Williams and the Three Peas Art Lounge were 1 of 12
featured artists/galleries selected for the City of Chicago’s Annual
Artists Month, sponsored by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs.
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