WACTAC All Blogs, Events, Links and Art Recent blogs, events, links and art from the teens behind WACTAC. http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/pipe.info?_id=EBhcGniD3BG0Z7UKCB2yXQ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:05:14 -0800 http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/ Viral Marketing http://teens.walkerart.org/2009/11/17/viral-marketing/ http://blogs.walkerart.org/teens/?p=1300 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:39:09 -0800 Click here to view the embedded video.]]> Student Open House Photos http://teens.walkerart.org/2009/11/16/student-open-house-photos/ http://blogs.walkerart.org/teens/?p=1293 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:09:23 -0800 Click here to view the embedded slideshow.]]> Fox News Student Open House Preview http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/dpp/morning_news/ma_rosko/walker-art-center-open-house-dan-graham http://delicious.com/url/2c90ba797913f251cd3e792dc68b178a#wactac Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:28:35 -0800 2009 All City Youth Video Showcase http://teens.walkerart.org/2009/11/11/2009-all-city-youth-video-showcase/ 2009 ALL CITY YOUTH VIDEO SHOWCASE Saturday, November 21, 3 PM Walker Art Center Cinema Free Admission Co-presented by the Twin Cities Youth Media Network Check out this entertaining afternoon of films made by directors under the age 18. Ranging from a story about a man’s journey in the world of drag racing and rock and roll (Drag [...] http://blogs.walkerart.org/teens/?p=1282 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:57:18 -0800 Noise by Sam ParkerExistence by Winonah OjanenI Am Bird by Cindy Vue

2009 ALL CITY YOUTH VIDEO SHOWCASE
Saturday, November 21, 3 PM
Walker Art Center Cinema
Free Admission
Co-presented by the Twin Cities Youth Media Network

Check out this entertaining afternoon of films made by directors under the age 18. Ranging from a story about a man’s journey in the world of drag racing and rock and roll (Drag Racing Life) to an animated film depicting the crushing stress of life (Humpty Dumpty), the All City Youth Video Showcase is a inspiring look into the future of filmmaking. The videos are selected and curated by a panel of young filmmakers and is presented by TCYMN, a collective of 18 organizations and schools that creates programs, events and opportunities that support young filmmakers. For more information call 612.375.7683.

Featuring films by Krist Chinanader, Rory Coleman, Conner Keefe, Tamar Myers, Saada Satho, David Hoh, April Nunez, Hannah Ezzell, Jack Gorman, Leah Gossman, Aaron Hathaway, Houa Vang, Chris Traxler, Breanna Leigh EagleFeather, Mainyoua Lor, Brady Lorenzen, Maxx Appel, Alec Demgen, Murphy Johnson, Dylan Leavitt-Phibbs, Taylor McCall Landry, Allison Morse, Winonah Ojanen, Savannah Parisian, Sam Parker, Raphael Anderson, Christopher Kirkwood Jr., Ger Lor, Kathy Vang, Bao Vue, Tyler Schow, Maddy Shaw, Cindy Vue, Tiffany Lee Anne Walls, and Bao Xiong

Images (Left to Right): Noise by Sam Parker, Existence by Winonah Ojanen, and I Am Bird by Cindy Vue

]]> “untitled sound objects” http://teens.walkerart.org/2009/11/06/untitled-sound-objects/ Compilation video of a project between sound artist, Zimoun, and media artist & programmer, Pe Lang, titled, ”untitled sound objects.” Want more? http://www.untitled-sound-objects.ch/ http://blogs.walkerart.org/teens/?p=1275 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:26:45 -0800 Click here to view the embedded video.

Compilation video of a project between sound artist, Zimoun, and media artist & programmer, Pe Lang, titled, ”untitled sound objects.”

Want more?
http://www.untitled-sound-objects.ch/

]]> Polaroid Instant Film is Back! http://teens.walkerart.org/2009/10/26/polaroid-instant-film-is-back/ The classic instant film has returned! Summit Global Company, the current licensee of Polaroid, announced Oct. 13th that production of black and white and color instant film would begin early next year. http://blogs.walkerart.org/teens/2009/10/26/polaroid-instant-film-is-back/ Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:20:17 -0700 The classic instant film has returned! Summit Global Company, the current licensee of Polaroid, announced Oct. 13th that production of black and white and color instant film would begin early next year.

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]]> Voided Checks http://teens.walkerart.org/2009/10/26/voided-checks/ I’ve been all a-buzz about Gordon Voidwell (formerly Will Johnson) since he let me stay on his air mattress last year. Recently I got to do some hilarious Dada/Photoshop/Spacemonkey/Stupid-inspired artwork for his new mixtape. I suggest you download it immediately if you want to have a good time. If you don’t want to have a [...] http://blogs.walkerart.org/teens/?p=1254 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:48:32 -0700 I’ve been all a-buzz about Gordon Voidwell (formerly Will Johnson) since he let me stay on his air mattress last year. Recently I got to do some hilarious Dada/Photoshop/Spacemonkey/Stupid-inspired artwork for his new mixtape. I suggest you download it immediately if you want to have a good time. If you don’t want to have a good time, then I don’t understand why you’re reading this blog in the first place.

4017914254_8448d2e472_oDOWNLOAD IT HERE.

CHECK OUT MORE GORDON VOIDWELL HERE.

]]> Uncategorized Bdote Film Project http://teens.walkerart.org/2009/10/16/bdote-film-project/ Hello I’m Robert Deloria, and I’m starting my next short film project. My film is about the Minesota and Mississipi river and the significance it has to the dakota people, and the events that took place around the river’s during The dakota war of 1862 which with the mass execution of thrity- eight dakota people on december [...] http://blogs.walkerart.org/teens/?p=1250 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:57:31 -0700 Hello I’m Robert Deloria, and I’m starting my next short film project. My film is about the Minesota and Mississipi river and the significance it has to the dakota people, and the events that took place around the river’s during The dakota war of 1862 which with the mass execution of thrity- eight dakota people on december 26 1862. Bdote translates into ‘where they meet’ which refers to the minnesota and mississippi river. For the time being my knowledge is limited to none and I’ll keep you informed on what I learn. I

Thank you.

]]> Uncategorized Update: Music Video Workshop http://teens.walkerart.org/2009/10/13/update-music-video-workshop/ The Music Video Workshop will be instructed by our very own Minneapolis video director Maria Juranic! Maria has worked with local hip-hop artists such as Eyedea & Abilities of Rhymesayers Entertainment and Cecil Otter and P.O.S. of Doomtree Redords. Maria brings a fresh energy to everything she does and will be sure to provide some [...] http://blogs.walkerart.org/teens/?p=1239 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:11:39 -0700 Click here to view the embedded video.

The Music Video Workshop will be instructed by our very own Minneapolis video director Maria Juranic! Maria has worked with local hip-hop artists such as Eyedea & Abilities of Rhymesayers Entertainment and Cecil Otter and P.O.S. of Doomtree Redords. Maria brings a fresh energy to everything she does and will be sure to provide some great insight into the Music Video industry. Check out the video she did for P.O.S. below. View more videos by Maria here at www.mariajuranic.org.


There are still a few spots open for the Music Video workshop, five-week course taught by Maria where you collaborate with teen bands to make a music video. Meets Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 4 – 6 PM, starting November 10th and ends December 9th .

$35 registration fee; All applications must be in by November 2nd.

Open only to high school students. Space is limited to 12 participants. Scholarships available upon request. Call 612.375.7628 or e-mail adriana.rimpel@walkerart.org with your name, age, high school, and telephone number to apply.

]]> Project Girl / Intermedia Arts Workshop http://www.intermediaarts.org/project-girl A day camp for girls ages 10-18 with hip-hop poet Desdamona and graffiti/visual arts instructor Katrina K! 9AM to 4PM October 15 & 16, 2009. http://delicious.com/url/ac293ec6403116ea9ef6658cd47123ec#wactac Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:39:56 -0700 Canon EOS Photo5 Photo Competition http://www1.canon.com.au/worldofeos/Photo5/ An annual creative photography competition which all begins with a brown paper box. Inside there will be items which represent 5 seperate photographic briefs to challenge photographers. Wish we would have thought of this. http://delicious.com/url/9a02b53757a8f56f5c9724dae2767f41#wactac Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:09:55 -0700 Haegue Yang Research http://teens.walkerart.org/2009/10/01/haegue-yang-research/ Working with non-traditional materials such as customized venetian blinds and sensory devices including lights, infrared heaters, scent emitters, and fans, Haegue Yang (b. 1971; lives and works in Berlin and Seoul) constructs complex and nuanced installations that collapse the space between the concrete and the fleeting. Yang’s recent works explore the real and metaphorical relationships [...] http://blogs.walkerart.org/teens/?p=1230 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:42:07 -0700 13479480[1]

Working with non-traditional materials such as customized venetian blinds and sensory devices including lights, infrared heaters, scent emitters, and fans, Haegue Yang (b. 1971; lives and works in Berlin and Seoul) constructs complex and nuanced installations that collapse the space between the concrete and the fleeting. Yang’s recent works explore the real and metaphorical relationships between her material surroundings and emotional responses, attempting to give form and meaning to experiences that exist outside conventional order.

Haegue recently gave an Artists Talk last Thursday, September 24th and will be coming today to pay WACTAC a visit.

Here are a few links and articles to find out more about her work.

http://air.walkerart.org/project.wac?cat_id=1312

http://articles.latimes.com/2008/jul/16/entertainment/et-yang16

http://www.artinfo.com/news/story/28426/a-different-slant-of-light/

]]> Uncategorized “Combo” by Blu and David Ellis http://teens.walkerart.org/2009/09/30/combo-by-blu-and-david-ellis/ 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! If you’d like you can see more of David Ellis’ work, [including sculptures, installations, and more animations] at his website . You [...] http://blogs.walkerart.org/teens/?p=1223 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:27:44 -0700 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! 

Click here to view the embedded video.

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.

]]> Uncategorized Prach Ly on the PRI's World http://www.theworld.org/2009/09/24/cambodian-american-rapper-prach-ly/ In 2006 Prach Ly came to the Walker and performed as a part of the OPEN-ENDED (art of engagement) exhibition. Check out this podcast and video about his new album. http://delicious.com/url/2e203d74339486fb47da192a6f168d15#wactac Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:54:45 -0700 Get Involved with MPR's Youth Radio Series http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2009/05/14/aboutyouthradio/ Participants gain experience in research, interviewing, field recording, writing for radio, digital editing and voicing. http://delicious.com/url/bad47cf7b6b68c5494d5ee817887c9b9#wactac Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:46:38 -0700 Follow WACTAC on Twitter http://twitter.com/wactac Find out what's happening with WACTAC and get updates about upcoming Teen Programs at the Walker. You know you want to. http://delicious.com/url/4411d500fb5f23adfd9aa2fc422e4481#wactac Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:36:13 -0700 Puppetry Workshop at the Heart of the Beast http://www.hobt.org/education/youthtroupe.html Note: This is not a Walker program. This first season of HOBT's Puppet Youth Troupe will discover what is alive in the neighborhood in Autumn, when many things are going dormant or dying. We will go to the roots of puppetry to interpret and bring to life what we see around us. Please click on this links contact Heart of the Beast at 612-721-2535 http://delicious.com/url/8c131e200ddb1138af20df60e04fc277#wactac Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:01:08 -0700 Upcoming Video Workshop at the History Center http://www.thestoryboard.org/programs/ PLEASE NOTE: This is not a Walker Art Center Class. When: Saturday, October 3rd, 1-3pm Where: MN History Center, 345 Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55102 Fee: $15 - Register online today! (link goes directly to registration) Registration: Begins Sept 10th Elements of Documentary Storytelling Award-winning documentary filmmaker, Melody Gilbert, will kick-off the Storyboard's "Being 15" workshop series by sharing insights, thoughts and guidelines on how to conceive and create a captivating documentary. http://delicious.com/url/04b8bb34a6879bcc5475a3d3bd2d3344#wactac Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:53:11 -0700 Robin Rhode http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cVHtwuAm0E&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Ftheleoafricanus%2Ecom%2F2009%2F04%2F02%2Frobin%2Drhode%2F&feature=player_embedded#t=99 This substantial solo exhibition—the artist's first in a U.S. museum (the Wexner Center)—brings you a firsthand look at his intriguing work... http://delicious.com/url/5db71edc413a0bf79a31f326cb3e4a3b#wactac Mon, 07 Sep 2009 10:32:18 -0700 Save Canvas http://eyeteeth.blogspot.com/2009/08/eyeteeth-video-save-canvas-minneapolis.html Video and interview with Aaron Bickner (WACTAC Alumni) and Andy Shannon about their SAVE CANVAS installation on 10th and Nicollet. http://delicious.com/url/118ee922e124970fe678d03675312f22#wactac Wed, 02 Sep 2009 07:59:31 -0700 Home Is Where You Make It Photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/wactac/sets/72157622043806091/ Check out the photos from Home is Where You Make It, a collaboration between photogrpaher Lauri Lyons and the Kulture Klub Collaborative http://delicious.com/url/ea693327a53e84a9ae41cd93ee350e37#wactac Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:58:22 -0700 B-Girl Be: A Celebration of Women in Hip Hop http://www.intermediaarts.org/b-girl-be/gallery-exhibition Opening Reception: Friday, August 28, 6:00-9:00 p.m. Mama Said Knock U Out!, an upcoming gallery exhibition at Intermedia Arts, will showcase 28 female artists from around the world who use their visual voice to empower, inform and organize. These women are employing Hip Hop culture as a means of expression, connection, education and social and political activism globally. This year features WACTAC Alumna Shannon Joyce!!! http://delicious.com/url/84c652ba270e3e3ccea38b53ede7cb5f#wactac Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:59:40 -0700 Lauri Lyons Artist Talk at the Walker http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/2017879 Check out the video of Lauri Lyons Artist Talk at the Walker Art Center http://delicious.com/url/e7b38153f22ccf59c57053bbec36a5fe#wactac Sat, 22 Aug 2009 12:45:50 -0700 Lauri Lyons Video http://current.com/items/76430062_in-the-frame.htm Check out this "day in the life" video of Lauri Lyons. Lauri will be speaking at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, MN on Thursday, August 20 at 6:30 PM. http://delicious.com/url/7f1d17c2d6d27f5e0888f30786705ddb#wactac Wed, 19 Aug 2009 05:36:35 -0700 Ty Evans' Top 5 Energy Drinks http://www.crailtap.com/c3/newrandoms/mini_top_ty.html One of WACTAC's favorite visiting artists tells crailtap his top 5 energy drinks http://delicious.com/url/f8c3030251a3c6dd5c4dc8007a712892#wactac Wed, 29 Jul 2009 04:00:28 -0700