Deadline October 15: Call for Experimental Critical Writing
The Rocket Grants program is seeking a writer/critic/curator/artist to undertake a critical engagement with art projects that are innovative, relational and inserted into public space, exploring connections between work supported by this award and broader trends in contemporary art practice. Fresh, experimental approaches to writing, publication and distribution strategies are encouraged. An initial brief proposal is due on October 15, and … Read more
Call for Experimental Critical Writing
The Rocket Grants program is seeking a writer/critic/curator/artist to undertake a critical engagement with art projects that are innovative, relational and inserted into public space, exploring connections between work supported by this award and broader trends in contemporary art practice. Fresh, experimental approaches to writing, publication and distribution strategies are encouraged. An initial brief proposal … Read more
Ascent preparations move towards launch!
This past Monday we had a very productive meeting at the HMS Beagle store in Parkville. In attendance were 4 Longview College students, as well as John (Beagle), Vince (MakeKC), Fred and Richard (Moon Glow), Trevor (Blue Valley HS), and myself. The discussion was truly interesting as the it ranged from alternate ways to keep … Read more
Know any adventurous art/science high school students?
Check out the August Meeting of the High School Students’ Science Alliance at H.M.S. Beagle 180 English Landing Drive in Downtown Parkville MONDAY AUGUST 8 at 7 PM Daniel Eichenbaum and Bob Riddle, two members of the group Dark Matter, will be talking to the group about helping with their project, “Ascent.” Dark Matter received a … Read more
Discrete Curiosity Live!
The Discrete Curiosity Project has launched its website, announcing the “SET” categories and the call for submission. Check it out to see what we’ve been up to and how you can participate! www.discretecuriosity.com .
Collaborate on a music/art video directed by Casey Spooner!
Join Rocket Grants artists Peggy Noland, Cody Critcheloe and Jaimie Warren on this great project. They are looking for LOTS of KC artists: Record design/album art/visual artists/lighting/costumes/hair/cinematography/photography/set design/documentation/general volunteers & assistants. Have fun and help KC shine in this fabulous collaborative music/art video!
Call for Submissions: Johnny America Seeks “Kansas”-Related Items
Ahoy Rocket Blog Readers! Johnny America, your Lawrence-local ’zine of fiction and humor is seeking submissions for our next, ninth issue, and we’re hoping to find a few writers willing to share. We’re particularly interested in items that work within the very loose theme of “Kansas.” We’d like to emphasize the flexibility of the theme. … Read more
JANUARY 1, 2011: A DAY OF LOVING CARE
In recognition of both the toll taken on the body by the Bacchanalian reveries often associated with New Year’s Eve and of the promise of a healthy and happy 2011, we at C.A.T.A. would like to extend an invitation to participate in a New Year’s Day of Loving Care. Between the hours of 4 and … Read more
Rocket Science
Things are really starting to roll on the next issue. We’ve looked over the submissions we’ve received in the year since our last issue and made our selections about which pieces will work best as a collection. We’ve begun copy-editing and refining the rough layout; we know which stories are in, but we’re going to … Read more
ONE STEP CLOSER: KEYS
C.A.T.A. has begun to colonize its host. We are now the key masters. Will you be a gatekeeper? C.A.T.A.’s services will be complex, but its needs are simple. We are seeking the following provisions: -wood burning stove -counter tops -old couches, recliners, or cushions -ceremonial dagger -video projector -tai chi instructor Should you be willing … Read more
