WCA ECO ARTS conference

You are invited to attend WCA 1st #Eco #Arts conference @ David Brower center June 25th, Berkley, CA

Event Details

ELEMENTS: AN ECO-ART CONFERENCE

WHAT: A full-day eco-event featuring panel discussions by eco-artists and ecologists, film-festival, discussion groups, art-making, performances and awards ceremony.

WHEN: June 25, 2010 from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm

WHERE: David Brower Center, 2150 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA

ORGANIZERS: Pacific Region Women’s Caucus for Art

OVERVIEW: Participatory conference features panels, eco-film festival, interactive discussion groups, art-making, performances and activism awards ceremony. Participants are encouraged to be eco-conscious and recycle throughout the conference: bring old conference badges that you have decorated or and decorate them at the conference, bring postcards you've made with recycled materials to trade, bring your own water bottle, coffee mug, eating utensils, a cloth napkin instead of using paper. Price of admission includes gourmet box lunch by Back to Earth that uses locally sourced organic ingredients and reception. Spend a day being “green!”

PANELS:

Eco-Art: Past, Present and Future Moderated by Deborah Thomas with Panelists Susan Leibovitz Steinman and Ruth Wallen.

Collaboration and Community Moderated by Susan Leibovitz Steinman with Panelists Jennifer Colby, Joyce Cutler-Shaw, Deborah Munk and Tierney Thys.

Activism: Making a Difference Moderated by Michelle Lapinski and Panelists Samantha Fields, Beverly Naidus, Daniella Russo and Andree Singer Thompson.

FRESH AND HEALTHY BOX LUNCH CATERED BY BACK TO EARTH:

Select From:

1.Vegan - cannellini bean/roasted vegetable sandwich, served with mixed greens salad

2. Vegetarian - mozzarella, basil & heirloom tomatoes on focaccia, served with roasted vegetables

3. Gluten-Free - quinoa with veggies and fresh herbs, served with grilled chicken & whole fresh fruit

PERFORMANCE: Special appearance by Capacitor, San Francisco's inter-disciplinary dance company.

MAKE ART/TRADE ART: Decorate an old nametag from a prior conference, trade postcards made from recycled materials, make postcards from scraps, make a prayer flag, bring things to add to the conference shrine

ALSO ON VIEW: Eco-Film Festival

ART ACTIVISM AWARD: To women leaders in eco-art activism

REGISTRATION FEE: $90 online, $125 at the door

FOR DETAILED PROGRAM AND UPDATES: go to http://sbawca.org/blue_planet/conference.html.

And please join us for the reception of "Blue Planet," an art exhibition juried by eco-artist Kim Abeles, which accompanies this conference on Saturday, June 26, 5-7 pm. The reception will be held at the SOMArts Cultural Center, 934 Brannan St, San F

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V-DAY

V-Day, the global movement to end violence against
women and girls.

By joining V-Day you join the thousands of women and men around
the world committed to ending the widespread violence that
affects one in three women.

V-Day's mission is simple. It demands that the violence must
end. Through V-Day campaigns you will have the opportunity to
produce annual benefit performances of "The Vagina Monologues"
to raise awareness and funds for anti-violence groups within
your own community. Throughout the world V-Day stages large
scale benefits and innovative gatherings, marches and
productions focused on changing the social attitudes towards
violence against women. By donating to V-Day you keep shelters
open, you help build safe houses and you make possible a world
without violence against women and girls. The 'V' in V-Day
stands for Victory, Valentine and Vagina. Welcome to V-World.

visit and join at vday.org/home

WORKSHOP - ART, EDUCATION and DEMOCRACY - BUILDING TOGETHER

ART, EDUCATION and DEMOCRACY - BUILDING TOGETHER

WORKSHOP

Date:

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Time:

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Location:

1627 N. 19th St. (upstairs)

Street:

Corner of 19th and Madison

Description

A test-driven curriculum pushed the arts to the margins of our schools. Arts based projects at the forefront of our educational planning secure a strong future for our students. In this Inquiry to Action Group (ItAG) – Art, Education and Democracy – we will collaborate to create art in order to take a deeper look at our personal and community environment, a key part of social growth and understanding. Dail Chambers, teaching artist, will guide participants as they work together to create free-standing sculptures and participate in discussions focused on: art's role in historical social movements; multicultural arts; contemporary art activism and arts based collaboration in classroom activity.
Through our inquiry, creation and action, participants will find ways to transfer basic art techniques & processes learned into their work as citizens, parents and educators. No previous art experience is needed. Participants are asked to bring one small to midsized item that is attached to an experience, place or memory. The requested item will not be used in making of artwork.

About the Facilitator :
Dail Chambers is a community based, teaching artist. She studied photography at St. Louis Community College Florissant Valley and received her BFA from Memphis College of Art in Clay, with a minor in Art History. Chambers’s artwork is centered around african art, women's issues and social constructs. Most recently she has completed her Community Arts Training Institute fellowship. Chambers has curated numerous exhibitions, and founded the AIDS Project in Memphis TN. She is currently collaborating with National artist Carl Moore. Both artists will share the topic of "Moving Back: Our experiences living in the American "South," generations after the Great Migration. The exhibition is to be held in St. Louis at the Vaughn Cultural Center, January 2011. Her two Spring 2010 shows include From the Center Now!, a national exhibition juried by Lucy Lippard, held in Chicago Ill; and Art as Activism juried by Yolanda Lopez, held in St. Charles, MO.
This four-session Inquiry to Action Group is offered FREE by the Literacy for Social Justice Group with the support of the Doerr Center for Social Justice. It is part of a larger project called “Public Education, Public Voices.”

To register go to FB http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=350740639078&ref=ts

Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act

Missourians for the Protection of Dogs is spearheading a new, citizen-backed ballot initiative – The Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act. The measure will improve the lives of dogs in commercial breeding operations in Missouri. Specifically, the measure will require large-scale dog breeding operations to provide each breeding dog under their care with the basics of humane animal care.

for more info: http://missourifordogs.com/

CEDAW

March is Women's History Month

In honor of it, sign the petition and encourage the President to ratify it.

The United Nations Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) is the most complete international agreement on basic human rights for women and was adopted by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in 1979. To date, 185 countries have ratified CEDAW. Even though the U.S. helped draft the treaty, it is the only industrialized country left to ratify.CEDAW promotes not only women's empowerment, but also a foundation for peace and justice around the world. Women in the U.S. and around the world have already waited 30 years for the world's superpower to sign onto this important treaty.

To sign the petition go to:

http://salsa. wiredforchange. com/o/5996/ p/dia/action/ public/?action_ KEY=1364

ACTIVISM EXHIBITION

We All Relate: Celebrating Local and Global Connections

The Northern Arts Council, together with the

St. Louis Chapter of the Women’s Caucus for Art (WCA),

St. Louis Community College Florissant Valley and

Plowsharing Crafts

are sponsoring an exhibition of art to

Celebrate Women’s History Month and contribute to Haitian Relief efforts!

Join us as we encourage established and emerging women artists young and old to exhibit their artwork for a just cause. The exhibition will promote local and global community connections and contributions. Spread the word…share your art!

Enter with an emerging artist you interact with in some way—daughter, mother, other relative; student, teacher, or friend! Sale proceeds to Artist (40%), and to benefit WCA (20%) and NAC (20%).

ELIGIBILITY: Open to girls and women artists of all ages within a 30-mile radius of the St. Louis metro area. The first 20 artists to register receive a heart-shaped Haitian stone paperweight.

ARTWORK: Artwork can be a 2D wall piece or 3D work of any material that will not damage the wall, is appropriate for family viewing, no larger than 20” X 24,” and ready to hang or stand. A. On the entry form and back of the artwork indicate title, dimensions, and materials. B. Please include a brief statement about yourselves and your relationship to each other as women and artists. C. You may also include a brief artist’s statement and/or note about what inspired you to enter the show.

ENTRY FEE: $10.00 per entry. Make checks payable to WCA-STL. (An entry is two pieces, one piece per person.) All entry fees will be sent directly to the American Red Cross for Haitian Relief.

SEND YOUR REGISTRATION FORM TO: WCA-STL “NAC Show” Art Dept/STLCC-FV 3400 Pershall Rd. St. Louis MO 63135

You do not have to register in advance.

DELIVER YOUR WORK TO: Northern Arts Council Gallery, 27 S. Florissant, Ferguson, MO 63135 on Saturday, March 20th 9:30am to 1:00pm

Bring an entry form if you did not pre-register.

DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF SHIPPED WORK: Shipped works due by Friday, March 19^th to: P.O. Box 11015. Ferguson, MO 63135

EXHIBITION DATES:

Monday, March 28th through Friday, April 24th

Reception Friday March 26th 6:30 – 8:30 pm at NAC

PICK UP ART WORK Saturday, April 25th 1:00pm – 4:00 pm, during gallery hours, or by appointment.

QUESTIONS?

Contact Marsha Heck: heckmarsha@yahoo.com 574.360.3148

Entry Fees will be donated to the American Red Cross’ Haitian Relief Fund. * Register early: Entries included in the exhibition are subject to available space on a first-come first-served basis.

The Northern Arts Council, NAC, is committed to carrying out the following mission:

"To enrich the cultural landscape of North St. Louis County by hosting and promoting fine art events, and by working to build a spirit of community among local artists and arts supporters."A registered non-profit, the Northern Arts Council is comprised of artists, writers, educators, community organizers, hobbyists, musicians, and other creative minds, drawing its members from Ferguson, Florissant, Hazelwood, unincorporated St. Louis County, and everywhere in between. The group meets quarterly, and is working toward these goals: To provide creative experiences to the community through a variety of art programming and to host ongoing exhibits show casing local artists.Hours: Saturday 9am-noon, Tuesday 11am-2pm, or by appointment. Address: 27 S. Florissant, Ferguson, Missouri 63135. Email: NorthernArtsCouncil@yahoo.com Webpage: http://www.northernartscouncil.org

The Women’s Caucus for Art (WCA) is a national arts, education, and activism organization.

The mission of WCA is to create community through art, education, and social activism.

We are committed to:

· recognizing contributions of women in the arts

· providing women with leadership opportunities and professional development

· expanding networking and exhibition opportunities for women

· supporting local, national, and global art activism

· advocating for equity in the arts for all

For more information visit http://wca-stl.org/ or http://www.nationalwca.org/

The Young Women’s Caucus of the WCA The purpose of the YoungWCA is to provide resources, opportunities and support for emerging women artists. To learn more about events or other happenings, visit: http://YoungWC.blogspot.com or contact us at youngwomencaucus@gmail.com

Plowsharing Crafts features fairly traded handicrafts from around the world, 70% of which are made by women. This not-for-profit is designed to support artisans in developing countries. In the U City loop visit: 6271 Delmar, St. Louis, Mo. 63130 or online at http://www.plowharing.org Phone: (314) 863-3723

ENTRY FORM

Mail entry form to: WCA-STL “NAC Show” Art Dept/STLCC-FV 3400 Pershall Rd. St. Louis MO 63135

Contact Artist’s (1) Name:________________________________________ Age (optional) ______

Phone:____________________________________Email:___________________________________

Emerging Artist (2) Name: _______________________________________ Age (optional) _______

Title of Work Artist (1):__________________________________________

Media:_______________________________________________________

Dimensions:____________________________Sale Price:_____________

Title of Work Artist (2):_________________________________________

Media:_______________________________________________________

Dimensions:____________________________ Sale Price:_________

_____ Check here if you would like to donate your 40% of the sale proceeds to the Haitian Relief Effort.

Signature (1): _________________________________________________ Date:____________________

_____ Check here if you would like to donate your 40% of the sale proceeds to the Haitian Relief Effort.

Signature (2): _________________________________________________ Date:____________________

Global warming: what's god got to do with it?

A number of religious leaders of Christian, Jewish, Islamic, Buddhist, and other faiths have formed a growing movement to transform society from their pulpits by emphasizing the connection between ecology and religion.

Their sermons inspire, educate and mobilize people with topics including climate change, renewable energy technologies and public policy to cut greenhouse gases.

Find out more in this month's Personal Nature column, "Religion and Climate Change," by author and writer Dominique Browning.

This doesn't mean environmentalism is turning into a religion, Browning explains, but that religion harnesses the power of love and faith, both of which bind us to nature, other humans and the health of our planet and inspire us to take action when these are in danger.

"The fact is," Browning writes, "in order to succeed in significantly altering the global course of climate change, we are going to have to harness all the power we have, whether it is the power of the market, the power of technology, or the power of heart and soul."

This month's Personal Nature column takes an inspiring and thought-provoking look at the connection between religion and climate change.

We hope you enjoy.

Thank you for your activism and support,
Environmental Defense Fund

P.S. You can support our work to fight climate change by making a donation today.

CALL TO ACTION - Protection of Dogs

Host:	Missourians for the Protection of Dogs
Network:	Global

Date:	Saturday, January 16, 2010
Time:	1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:	Humane Society of Missouri
Street:	1201 Macklind Ave.
City/Town:	Saint Louis, MO
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Description

Who: Missourians for the Protection of Dogs

What: A historic ballot initiative campaign is now underway in Missouri to address cruel and inhumane practices on puppy mills. Volunteers all over the state are communicating with their fellow citizens and starting to gather a goal of 130,000 signatures by April 27, 2010 to place a measure on the November 2010 ballot.

When: Saturday, January 16 at 1 p.m.

Where: Humane Society of Missouri

If you are willing and able to be part of this amazing effort, please join us for the St. Louis Campaign Kickoff! Please visit www.missourifordogs.com for more details. We hope to see you there!

CALL TO ACTION MISSOURI PUPPY MILL BALLOT INITIATIVE - YOUR HELP IS URGENTLY NEEDED

WHAT IS THIS ABOUT? A campaign is now underway in Missouri to collect signatures to place a historic measure on the November 2010 ballot. "Missourians for the Protection of Dogs" has been organized to promote a ballot initiative which will address the cruel and inhumane treatment of dogs in puppy mills. This effort is the result of a partnership including the following organizations: Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation (Alliance), Humane Society of Missouri (HSM), Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), and American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). These diverse and influential organizations have come together based upon their shared concerns over the harsh living conditions endured by far too many dogs in Missouri's puppy mills.

WHAT IS HAPPENING NOW? The campaign committee has been formed, and the ballot language has been approved by the Secretary of State, thus paving the way for the signature-gathering phase. Volunteers are needed immediately to collect enough signatures by April 27, 2010 to place this measure on the November ballot. Missourians would then have the opportunity to relieve the suffering of hundreds of thousands of dogs by voting YES on the Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act on November 2, 2010.

HOW CAN I HELP? You can help gather signatures from registered Missouri voters; you can spread the word to your family, friends and neighbors about this important initiative; and you can provide financial and in-kind support to help the Alliance's efforts.

· Volunteer petitioners are needed immediately to collect more than130,000 signatures by April 27! We urgently need your participation to make this vital effort a success. If you would like to be a part of this historic effort, please contact the Alliance at mail@maal.org, 314-361-3944, or toll free at 877-444-6225.You can also attend one of the following petition kickoff meetings around the state:

Columbia: Wednesday, January 13, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.,

Columbia Public Library, 100 West Broadway,

573-443-3161.

Kansas City: Thursday, January 14, 6:15 to 8:15 p.m., Brush Creek Community Center, 3801 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd (a/k/a Brush Creek Blvd.), 816-513-0730.

Springfield: Friday, January 15, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.,

Grace United Methodist Church, 600 South Jefferson,

417-865-1340.

St. Louis: Saturday, January 16, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.,

Humane Society of Missouri, 1201 Macklind Avenue,

314-647-8800.

*Please check our website at www.maal.org for location/time changes or call the respective location for confirmation.


WHAT DOES THE ACT DO? Missouri is widely recognized as the "Puppy Mill Capital of the Nation" because of its far greater number of commercial dog breeding facilities than any other state. Every month, thousands of puppies from Missouri are shipped to pet stores throughout North America and beyond. In 1992, the Alliance led the effort to pass the Animal Care Facilities Act (ACFA) which established minimum standards of care and required annual inspections for commercial dog breeders. This proposed ballot measure would add new standards of canine care to the ACFA statute. Specifically the measure would require:

*Sufficient food and clean water
*Necessary veterinary care
*Sufficient housing, including protection from the elements and eliminating wire-floored cages
*Sufficient space for dogs to turn and stretch, lie down, and fully extend their limbs
*Regular exercise, and
*Adequate rest between breeding cycles

Visit the Alliance's website at www.maal.org for the entire ballot initiative language.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation, Dan Mickelson, President
P.O. Box 300036, St. Louis, Missouri, 63130-0036