Saturday, March 26, 2011

Slobadan Obradovic cartoon exhibition in Baja, Hungary.

The winner of Baja Cartoon Contest 2010, Slobodan Obradovic has an individual exhibition in Baja.
The virtual gallery of the exhibition can be seen on the following web site:
http://www.grafikuskelemen.hu/

Friday, March 25, 2011

Similarity: Fethi Develioglu - Huseyin Cakmak - Jitet Kustana

Fethi Develioğlu (TURKEY)
"Uluslararası Yarışmalarda Yarışan Karikatürler - Öyle Bir Dünya!"
cartoon catalog 1986, (Istanbul - Turkey)
Huseyin Cakmak (CYPRUS)
"Cartoonists Against Crime"
cartoon catalog, 1991 (USA)
Jitet Kustana (INDONESIA)
4th Prize,
The First "Vignettes for Human Rights"
International Contest 2011 (Spain).

(Source: cakmak@kibris.net ).

Thursday, March 24, 2011

4th Cartoonale ‘De Geus’ 2011 with free theme, Belgium

CULTURELE VERENIGING ‘DE GEUS’ 4th CARTOONALE ‘DE GEUS’ RULES 2011
1. ORGANISER
The cultural association ‘De Geus’, Belgium organises every two year a cartoon contest.
2. PARTICIPATION
Every person older than 16 years may participate in this contest.
3. SENDINGS IN
The cartoons sent in should be original and not published before. All graphic technics are allowed. Text is not allowed.
The themes treated are free.
The cartoons should be drawed on solid paper of 21 cm x 29,7 cm (Din A4).
Each participant can sent at most 5 works.
On the backside of each cartoon the name of the cartoonist must be mentioned with his address.
4. Deadline
The cartoons (without passe-partout) must be solidly packed and at latest the 1st of September 2011 sent to the following address together with the entry form:
Cartoonale ‘De Geus’ 2011, Clement Vlassenroot, Duivenkeetstraat 16, B-9280 Lebbeke BELGIUM
5. Right of publication
Participating in the contest the cartoondrawer agrees that the cartoons sent in will be used for an exposition as mentioned in the rules. The awarded cartoons remain property of the organisers.
6. JURY
The jury acts autonomously on awarding prizes.
There is no correspondence allowed with the jury about his decisions.
7. PRIZES
By the jury four prizes are adjudged:
1st prize: 700 Euro
2nd prize: 350 Euro
3th prize: 200 Euro
4th prize: 150 Euro
Best Belgian cartoon: 150 Euro
8. EXPOSITION AND DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES
The results of the contest will be announced on Friday the 14th of October at 19.30 h in gallery ‘De Fontein’.
A selection of the cartoons will be exposed in art–gallery ‘De Fontein’ in Lebbeke on the 15th, 16th, 22th and 23th of October.
9. SENDING BACK
The entries will be sent back by the organizers on receiving a written request of the sender.
The organisator is not responsible neither for lost nor for damaged cartoons during the sending in and sending back.
10. By his or her participation the artist agrees with these rules.
Rules & Entry-form: http://www.curieusdegeus.be/cartoonale.php?j=2011
Info: Belgium (tel. 052/41.13.18)
E-mail: Clement.Vlassenroot@skynet.be
(I could upload the image, edit and publish this post a day after the blockage of "google blogspot & picasa" sites in Turkey was released on March 23, 2011.)

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Boneyard Arts Festival Events in Urbana, Central Illinois


The 9th Annual Boneyard Arts Festival
Boneyard Arts Festival Events
at Beads N Botanicals

FEATURED ARTIST: Vicki Brown of Simply Vicki
TREES OF LIFE. Born, raised and living in Urbana,
Vicki has created art for over 28 years.
This self-described mother, grandmother and crazy cat lady has developed her
 Trees of Life, each one as individual as live trees.
Her works are available for viewing April 7 thru April 9 of the festival
 during regular store hours.
“Meet the Artist” Wine & Cheese reception
 on Saturday, April 9, from 3pm-5pm

Musical Performance by Anne Clements
Guitar and Vocals, Agent of Change Project
Saturday, April 9, 12noon to 1pm

The Trikhala Bellydance Troupe,
made up of University of Illinois undergraduate and graduate students, will perform their style of tribal fusion dance-- a mixture of American tribal-style bellydance, traditional ethnic bellydance and contemporary dance styles such as hip-hop. Come watch them dance and dance with them.
Saturday, April 9, 1pm to 2pm

Rattle the Boneyard: Community Drum Circle-
Bring a drum, rattle, instrument or just clap your hands.
Beads N Botanicals is hosting a drum circle as a part of the Boneyard Arts Festival.
Saturday, April 9, 2pm to 3:00pm


Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Psychic & Health Fair in Champaign Urbana, Central Illinois, Saturday, March 12

Saturday, March 12th, 2011

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Psychic & Health Fair:

Location: Beads N Botanicals
117 North Broadway, Urbana, IL 61801
217-365-9355

Come and get a reading with the best readers
in the Champaign Urbana area.
Readings include, Energy Art & Stone Readings,
Psychic & Tarot Readings,Mediumship
Therapeutic Chair Massage,
Foot Massage, Reiki, Reflexology
   
Cost: $20 per 15-minute reading.
Longer sessions available for an additional fee.

AURA PHOTOS: $30 and up
Fair also on Saturday, June 18, 2011

Monday, February 28, 2011

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Friday, February 25, 2011

Crystal Necklace and Earring Set: Walking With Angels

Walking with Angels

Amethyst, Angelite, Aquamarine, Fluorite, Kyanite,
 Lilac Lepidolite, Prehnite, Seraphinite & Silver combine their powers
 to provide the wearer with an open line of communication
with one’s angels, guides and higher beings.
These crystals also provide protection during meditation and psychic activities.

Beads N Botanicals, 117 N Broadway Ave, Urbana, IL 61801
217-365-9355    E-mail: beadsNbotanicals@gmail.com
Walking With Angels Necklace and Earrings