A Somewhat Secret Place Exhibition

We have found the location for our show. We are happy to announce that our show will open on July 7^th through the 30^th at PRESENTspace located 939 NW Glisan, PDX, 97209 (Enter on 10^th Avenue.) Our hours  M-Sat 11-5 excluding the event days listed below.

July 6th Pre-opening

Our Pre-opening party is V.I.P. event with invitations available only through Kickstarter for pledges of $50 or more. Invitations are for two guests and can be gifted. To get your invitation today go to http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/495948280/a-somewhat-secret-place-disability-and-art/messages/new?message[to]=1356445924

July 7th First Thursday

Please come at 6:00pm for a talk with Carmen Papalia In Northwest Portland First Thursday is when all the galleries officially open their doors with newly hung work and the Portland pearl district turns into one big gallery walk!

July 9^th, Grand Opening

Our grand opening is a two-part event. At noon we shell host a writing workshop facilitated by Write Around Portland. This event is free and there is no need to be a seasoned writer. We hope to have about 80 people in attendance.

In the evening at 6:30pm we will host author readings and performances. This is a free event with complimentary refreshments

July 26^th ADA 21^st Birthday Party and Panel Discussion

This event is completely devoted to the lived experiences of people with disabilities and the Americans with Disability Act. ADA is turning 21, so there will be cake and drinks. There will be a fun group drawing and writing activity where guests will be encouraged to leave their mark in pen or Braille. Just for fun and art we will have a Helen Keller piñata crafted by Catherine J. H. Miller.

Currently, we are looking for volunteer facilitator and panelists. So far the activist Brian Crosby Paynn has volunteered. This means only 5 seats to be filled.

July 30^th Gallery Closing

tba 12-2pm

In the evening at 7:00pm we will host author readings and performances. This is a free event with complimentary refreshments.

9:00pm after- party will be held to encourage art enthusiasts, critics, collectors, intellectuals, publishers and scholars to mingle with the artists and organizers. The after closing party will be open to the public with snacks, nonalcoholic and alcoholic beverages.

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Excepting Applications Now – Febuarary 14thts

What, what!!! THE CALL TO ARTISTS/WRITERS HAS BEEN EXTENDED AND EXPANDED. NOW WE ARE ASKING THE ENTIRE NATION TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS.

Application new due date: Monday February 14^th. There will be an updated version of the terms of application posted tomorrow specifically for applicants outside of Oregon. Please check for updated on out website for more information tomorrow.

On the page Apply to A Somewhat Secret Place: Disability and Art you will find the application checklist(s) which are designed to aid in the creation and organization of all applications.

Please use the fallowing links to learn about the application process

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Please note: due to time considerations we have extend the project to  2012 the exhibition will still take place in July as scheduled. However the book will not be released until a later date yet to be determined. I feel that this change will allow me to create a stronger exhibition and will allow me to create a more comprehensive and substantial manuscript. I am please to announce here that Memewar may be our publisher, which makes this project a international endeavor.

-Catherine J. H. Miller

A Somewhat Secret Call For Artists And Writers

Portland, Oregon September 25^th 2010

Submissions will be accepted for A SOMEWHAT SECRET PLACE: DISABILITY AND ART beginning October 15, 2010 through January 14, 2011. Applications from the following categories will be considered for inclusion in an art exhibition and fine art book: dance, drawing, essay, fictional narrative, small-scale installation art, painting, performance art, photography, poetry, printmaking, sculpture, theater and video/film. $100 stipends will be awarded to 12 fine artists, 4 performing artist, and 12 writers selected for inclusion in the exhibition and book.

The A SOMEWHAT SECRET PLACE: DISABILITY AND ART exhibition will open July 2, 2011 and run through July 30 2011. It will investigate the intersection of contemporary art and disability in Oregon and demonstrate that the relationship of contemporary fine art to disability is valid and accessible to people with and without disabilities.

Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications received after the January 14, 2011 deadline will not be reviewed. Application materials will not be returned. Please make sure you have duplicate copies.

Application Assistance is available for all artists who are unable to organize application materials independently. The deadline for Application Assistance requests is December 10, 2010. The early Application Assistance deadline ensures that all artists using the service will have their application submitted by the January 14, 2011 deadline.

Applicants must be 18 years or older and live in Oregon. No formal art or literary education is necessary. Applications may be organized by a second party. Collaborative applications will be accepted. Only complete applications received by the January 14, 2011 due date will be considered. Applicants must agree to the Terms of Application go to:

Apply to A Somewhat Secret Place: Disability and Art

TO APPLY

Go to:

Apply to A Somewhat Secret Place: Disability and Art

To request a hard copy of the application, mail a self-addressed, stamped envelope to 1040 NW 10^th Avenue Portland, OR 97209. Postage must be $0.88. Please indicate if you need enlarged print.

QUESTIONS?

If you have questions or comments, please contact Catherine J.H. Miller at asomewhatsecretinfo@gmail.com