[Imc-makerspace] Tandem: Bicycles and Artwork

Fri Jul 26 02:20:43 UTC 2013

Deadline is tomorrow, and I would love makerspace to be able to enter
something. I know there is interest because a few people responded when I
suggested and idea but I'm feeling a bit to busy to take the lead on any
new projects, would someone else like to take the lead and sign us up?

Jeff

On Mon, Jul 22, 2013 at 1:39 PM, Jeffrey Putney <quaker at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hey everyone,
>
> I've heard the Tandem art show is a little low on submissions. I've yet to
> have enough free time to work on anything(including the project I proposed
> for the group) but if other are interested I can promise to put in some
> time on any kind of group project before the show. Should we go ahead and
> put in a submission for doing some type of 3d/sculpture/electronic/awesome
> work, or something? Anyone want to take care of the submission
> http://www.tandemcu.org/p/artist-application-form_3.html ?
>
> Jeff
>
>
> On Wed, Jul 10, 2013 at 12:09 PM, Gergana Slavova <
> gergana.s.slavova at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> That sounds pretty fun!  I can work with you on this, Jeff (although not
>> sure how much I can contribute).  Should we apply?
>>
>> ~Gergana
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 10:00 AM, Lisa Graff <sibelingx at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> That is amazing!
>>>
>>> Another note on the poster/3d thing. Last year the venue was Cafe Kopi,
>>> so there was not room for large 3d art. This year it will be held at the
>>> Indi Go Artist Co-op, so there will be plenty of room to accommodate a
>>> wider variety of art!
>>>
>>>
>>> On Mon, Jul 8, 2013 at 10:54 PM, Erich Heine <sophacles at gmail.com>wrote:
>>>
>>>> Fantastic idea.
>>>> On Jul 8, 2013 6:56 PM, "Jeffrey Putney" <quaker at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Oh that's awesome, thanks Lisa! And I like the idea of the makerspace
>>>>> representing.
>>>>>
>>>>> I have a thought that includes led's and 3Dprinting.
>>>>>
>>>>> So you can use a computer fan as a little wind turbine to power led's
>>>>> pretty easily. See here: http://youtu.be/o13MSASAaTI?t=40s
>>>>>
>>>>> But what if instead of using normal fan blades you 3D printed
>>>>> a vertical fan blade like this http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1689so that it could harness wind from any direction.
>>>>>
>>>>> And then if you attached the 3D printed blade to the side of the fan
>>>>> motor that has the electrical hook up you could mount led's directly to the
>>>>> fan blades  and probably make nice little art piece. It would be a little
>>>>> 'recycled computer fan 3D printed bike light thing'. Ok it needs a better
>>>>> name :-) but you probably get the point.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thoughts!? Anyone want to work on this?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Jeff
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Mon, Jul 8, 2013 at 5:06 PM, Lisa Graff <sibelingx at gmail.com>wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Tandem organizers are looking for submissions for their
>>>>>> exhibit/fundraiser! I spoke with them and they are happy to accept any/all
>>>>>> forms of artwork including sculptural type pieces, applications are due by
>>>>>> July 26th.  I feel like Makerspace could represent with something 3-d
>>>>>> printed, LED lit, reconstructed, knitted, sewn, painted, etc. RFID bike
>>>>>> lock?! Maybe not "art," but a cool idea.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Here's the link to the YouTube slideshow of photos from last year:
>>>>>> http://youtu.be/V-8l1_4LJtk
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Below is a more detailed description from the organizers.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> We (Joel and Molly) are part of both part of the design and bicycling
>>>>>> communities in Champaign-Urbana, and we got to thinking it would be nice to
>>>>>> create an opportunity for these two worlds to come together. We’ve seen
>>>>>> some of the great work that the ArtCrank <http://artcrank.com/>series has done with bike-themed posters in larger cities around the
>>>>>> country and world, and we decided that bringing something similar to C-U
>>>>>> would be fantastic.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> That’s where you come in. We’d like to invite you to submit a poster
>>>>>> for Tandem: Bicycles and Artwork <http://www.tandemcu.org/>, a
>>>>>> bicycle-themed art show opening the weekend of August 16 at Indi Go
>>>>>> Gallery <http://www.indi-go-art.com/> in downtown Champaign. Artists
>>>>>> and designers will create posters or other artwork with a bicycle theme,
>>>>>> which will be displayed and offered for sale at Indi Go from August
>>>>>> 16-21. This is our second year putting on the show, and we hope 2013will be even bigger and better!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Your original artwork will be offered for sale at reasonable prices
>>>>>> ($20-40 suggested). For posters, you may submit up to 10 copies of your
>>>>>> work to sell, or if you prefer, you can submit one original piece of
>>>>>> artwork, which will be priced accordingly. 50% of the proceeds will go to
>>>>>> YOU, and the remaining 50% (after any expenses from putting on the event)
>>>>>> will be donated to The Bike Project of Urbana-Champaign to help establish a
>>>>>> cooperative bicycle shop in North Champaign.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> This shop aims to make the local cycling community richer in three
>>>>>> key ways: 1) by serving as a resource for cyclists who live in or ride
>>>>>> through the area; 2) by connecting with other community-based groups to
>>>>>> further opportunities for area youth to access bike-related resources and
>>>>>> knowledge; and by 3) increasing the race and class diversity within the
>>>>>> local cycling population. Last year Tandem raised $500 for this
>>>>>> cause, and we’d love to see that number grow this year.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Prints are preferred (screen print, letterpress, linocut, woodcut,
>>>>>> intaglio, lithography, mixed media, etc.) but other forms of work are
>>>>>> happily accepted. Sizes of work ranging from 4” x 6” to 24" x 36" will be
>>>>>> accepted, but please keep in mind our goal of keeping prices relatively low
>>>>>> so more work will be purchased. Any artwork submitted will need to be hung
>>>>>> easily on a wall at Indi Go, or placed on a pedestal in the gallery;
>>>>>> unframed prints are preferred. If your work is heavy, three-dimensional, or
>>>>>> requires any special care, please let us know in advance. Feel free to
>>>>>> email us with any questions.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Here are some key dates to keep in mind:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Friday, July 26: Application deadline for Artists;  apply online at
>>>>>> www.tandemcu.org
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Tuesday and Wednesday, August 13 and 14: Drop off your artwork at
>>>>>> Indi Go Gallery (time TBA)*
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Friday, August 16: Exhibit opening at Indi Go Gallery in downtown
>>>>>> Champaign (time TBA)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Wednesday, August 21: Exhibit closes
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *If you would prefer, you may also ship items to: Tandem, ℅ Joel and
>>>>>> Molly, 905 W. Church St., Champaign, IL 61821. Any shipped items must
>>>>>> arrive by August 7!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Sound like fun? We hope so. If you’re interested, please take a
>>>>>> minute and fill out this quick online application form<http://www.tandemcu.org/p/artist-application-form_3.html>.
>>>>>> If you have any questions, drop us a line at info at tandemcu.org. And
>>>>>> if you know anyone else who might be interested in participating, please
>>>>>> pass this along.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks so much for your interest in Tandem, and we look forward to
>>>>>> working with you on this project.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Best regards,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Joel Gillespie and Molly Poganski
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Organizers
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>  -Lisa
>>>>>>
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>>>>>
>>>>>
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>>>>> Jeffrey Putney
>>>>> Senior Software Engineer
>>>>> Diagnostic Photonics
>>>>> 217-766-6580
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