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Ashkal Alwan presents Home Workspace Program (HWP): "Creating and Dispersing Universes that Work without Working"

Date: June 15, 2013

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN to the third edition of Home Workspace Program (HWP) with resident professors (RPs) Jalal Toufic and Anton Vidokle.

Led by Toufic and Vidokle, the program will focus on artistic concerns ranging from how to build and/or disperse a universe that doesn’t fall apart ‘two days’ later, to an inquiry into work in art practice and the possibility of sovereign art. Organized in five thematic blocks, the program will be comprised of a series of public lectures and a seminar by Jalal Toufic that draws on cinema, art, literature and science; and exhibitions and publishing projects organized by Anton Vidokle in collaboration with visiting artists, participants of the program and e-flux journal.
 
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Malmo Arab Film Festival's Workshop

Date: June 8, 2013

Are you a film maker with Arabic ancestry or with a connection to Arabic culture? Do you live in one of these geographical areas? Scandinavia, Europe, An Arabic-speaking country? You can apply now to Malmo Arab Film Festival's workshop, which will take place during the festival days from 2nd to 8th September. It is a great opportunity to meet and network with filmmakers from many countries in the Middle East, North Africa and Europe.

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Beirut Art Center: "Author(ity)" Workshop by no.w.here (Karen Mirza and Brad Butler)

Date: May 20, 2013

May 20-27

In conjunction with the exhibition Video Vintage, Beirut Art Center has invited Karen Mirza and Brad Butler to lead a workshop around political engagement in film. The participants in the workshop will collaborate in a multidisciplinary project combining practice and theory, the outcome of which will be presented to the public on Monday 27 May, 8 pm.

For a week we will work together to intertwine experimentation with theory and practice using drawing, political theatre, video, sound and public interventions to get inside the power dynamics of images and the film apparatus in order to understand and subvert how we as artists, activists and/or filmmakers can co-author work.

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Darb 1718 Contemporary Art & Culture Center: Portrait and Figure Making Workshop

Date: May 16, 2013

Portrait and Figure Making Course: A call for participation to join the Portrait and Figure Making course taking place on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from each week in May and June from 6 to 9 pm. The course is given by the renowned sculptor Nathan Doss and it will be taking place at his premises next to Darb 1718.

Course Dates:
The workshop takes place on the 20, 21, 23, 27, 28, 30 of May and 3, 4, 6, 10, 11, 13 of June. Total Number of sessions: 12 session (6 session Portrait Making and 6 session Figure Making).

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WARP Artist Village

Date: May 15, 2013

For one week (August 5th–10th) a group of about 25 artists will be given the opportunity to join the Artist Village in C-mine Genk (BE). This gathering, where young artists from all over the world discuss their artwork with professionals of the international art scene, has by now become a WARP tradition. The 25 selected artists under age 35 will have a captivating opportunity to reflect on their art in a professional environment. Their interaction with curators, art critics, museum directors, collectors, psychoanalysts, philosophers and established artists from New York to Beijing and from Toronto to Cape Town, as well as with other participating artists, is a unique starting point to further develop their professional art careers. The evening activities, including dinners, lectures and concerts, will be open to the public.

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The JamJar Workshop: Sonic Electronic Kitchen Appliance Symphony (SEKAS)

Date: May 11, 2013

 A collaboration with ISEA, organised by Zayed University and sponsored by ADMAF, The workshop encourages participants to repurpose kitchen appliances and kitchen utensils to create electronic improvisation, sound exploration, and musical recordings. Participants are encouraged to experiment with sound for the first time or are interested in partaking in a design project to write partitions or music recipes for non-traditional instruments.

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Katara Art Center: "Mastaba: Conversations on Culture"

Date: May 3, 2013

On the first Friday of every month, the Katara Art Center hosts its series "Mastaba: Conversations on Culture." This month features conversations around the idea of the Community Supported Arts project with its participating artists and supporters. Both English and Arabic encouraged.

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Hot Docs Industry Conference

Date: April 20, 2013

Earlybird Deadline: March 20, 2013

The Hot Docs Conference Pass offers access to valuable industry intelligence, professional development opportunities, and an overview of the art, craft and business of documentary. The Hot Docs Conference and Networking Pass provides the opportunity to fully immerse yourself into the Hot Docs industry experience, while gaining insight into the latest industry trends and developments.

Get the best access to buyers and networking and market events with the All-Access Pass. With access to the Hot Docs Forum, this pass provides a unique opportunity to observe international independent producers as they present their projects live to a panel of the world’s key documentary buyers.

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Aesthetical Politics: Seminars led by Fares Chalabi

Date: April 19, 2013

Seminar 13: The Lebanese Aesthetical System
April 19, 7 pm
 
As part of its educational and outreach program, Beirut Art Center is holding a series of seminars that will introduce students, amateurs and art professionals to philosophical concepts that enhance understanding of contemporary art. The seminars, held every two weeks on a Thursday in order that participants have time to read and digest texts, will be held by Fares Chalabi and other invited speakers. The seminars will be interactive working sessions: an opportunity to engage with important philosophical tools outlined by post-modern philosophers. 

Navigating the International Film Festival Circuit: A Women Make Movies Webinar

Date: April 18, 2013

Women Make Movies (WMM) provides highly attended, in-person educational workshops to their filmmakers every year. Now, for the first time, they are making their invaluable knowledge and expertise available to a national (and international) audience! NAMAC (National Alliance for Media Arts and Culture) is proud to partner with Women Make Movies to present an important professional development opportunity for filmmakers around the country and the world.

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Pop-up Studio at The Archive in Safa Park

Date: April 13, 2013

thejamjar is launching its pop-up studio at The Archive in Safa Park. This fresh approach allows you all the facilities of thejamjar’s DIY studio in the beautiful surroundings of Safa Park. One hour painting packages will be on offer and are suitable for everyone. Please join us for the first pop-up studio on 9 February 2013. thejamjar is painting at The Archive every second Saturday of the month. 

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Mathaf: Artist Encounters with Athier Mousawi

Date: April 7, 2013

Workshop dates: April 7, 9,10,11, 14,16,17,18, 21, 4:00 - 7:00pm

Join artist Athier Mousawi for a collaborative workshop inspired by the work of pioneering Iraqi artist Jewad Selim. Participants will contribute to the completion of an original artwork by Mousawi, entitled Mother, Land, Love and Fear. Through creative writing and experimentation with drawing and painting, participants will add their own symbols to Mousawi’s artwork.

Participants must be able to attend all nine days of the workshop.

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NYU Abu Dhabi: Artist Talk: Art-Making and the Avant-Garde in the UAE

Date: April 6, 2013

In conjunction with their exhibitions now on view at NYUAD, UAE-native Mohammed Kazem and Dubai-based Brazilian artist Jessica Mein introduce their work and discuss art-making in the UAE today. Kazem is the sole artist representing the UAE at the 2013 Venice Biennale, and works extensively as a curator. Mein exhibits internationally as well as in the UAE, and is preparing her second solo exhibition at Simon Preston Gallery in New York this fall.

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LMCC Workshop: Marketing and Communications for Artists

Date: April 3, 2013

Marketing and Communications for Artists is a series of three-part workshop series that offers practical knowledge for artists and small arts organizations who wish to develop improved communication strategies and expand and deepen their relationship to audiences. Covered topics include: effective website strategies, social media, and press and media relations. The series is free, but space is limited and registration is required on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is available for the entire series, or for each workshop independently. 


Your Website is Your Friend: Wednesday, March 20, 6:30 – 8PM
Promote Yourself!: Monday, March 25, 6:30 – 8PM
Boost Your Social Media Presence: Wednesday, April 3, 6:30 – 8PM

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Workshop at Ara Gallery, Dubai: Luminous Script

Date: April 1, 2013

April 1, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

"Luminous Script": We've got an all new and very exciting workshop coming up on April 1! Join us in Burj Plaza to learn how to create calligraphy from light with lightgraff artist, Karim Jabbari. 

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