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Tuesday December 4, 2001 | by ktmo5678

Beth Lipman’s Artistic Contribution to the Newest, Hippest SOHO Destination
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Morgan’s Hotel Group opened their new chapter in the penthouse suite, world-class restaurant, prime event destination business. Their latest hotel, Mondrian SOHO, hit the uncontested fashion district capital of The States recently, and brought with it the expert design stylings that make the area famous. To take a walk through the neighborhood is like leafing through the pages of W, or being invited into the luxury home of a friend’s wealthy aunt.No streetcorner, shop window, or fire escape is left to its own devices in this district that screams, Hip! Modern! Nostalgia! Luxe! Resourceful! in the same breath without irony.

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Tuesday December 4, 2001 | by Jason Gutierrez

Call for Applications: AAGC Grants to Commemorate 50th Anniversary of the Studio Glass Movement
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Next year will be a major anniversary for contemporary studio glass in America. The movement will celebrate its fiftieth birthday in 2012 and the Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass is currently putting together a large slate of events to commemorate the occasion. While the details regarding specific events are still being finalized, AACG has announced that they are currently accepting applications from institutions and organizations in need of support for special exhibitions and programming that commemorates this milestone. The first grant cycle wraps up September 1st, a second cycle ends March 1st and a final cycle (if needed) that ends next September. Applications for later grant cycles are being accepted on a rolling basis. Grants will be awarded until all available funds are distributed.

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Tuesday December 4, 2001 | by Jason Gutierrez

OPENINGS: First Friday Roundup
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VladimÍra Klumpar’s work has, up until the past few years, been a re-examination of nature. Seeds, leaves, flowers, trees, water, and waves informed previous work. Smoothly contoured lines dominate pieces that, with their earthy tones of blue, green, brown and orange, feel almost organic. In her new exhibit, New Sculpture & Drawings, which just opened and is on display until May 28th at New York City’s Heller Gallery, she doesn’t jettison all of the naturalistic elements found in her past pieces, but applies them in different and surprising ways.

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Tuesday December 4, 2001 | by Alica Forneret

Help Wanted: Pratt Fine Arts Center, Director of Development and Communications
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Pratt Fine Arts Center in Seattle, Washington is currently searching for a qualified applicant to fill the position of Director of Development and Communications. This full-time, year-round position requires that someone with extensive fundraising and marketing experience head all of Pratt’s fundraising campaigns and the organization of marketing strategies. Responsibilities include organizing major sponsor solicitations for annual fundraising events, all marketing and communications related activities, as well as grant proposals and database management. Those interested in the position should be prepared to move quickly, as the fast approaching deadline for applications is this Wednesday, April 6.

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