My Magic Cape curated by Andee Rudloff

MY MAGIC CAPE OPENS AT
TINNEY CONTEMPORARY JULY 18, 2009

Artwork by Don Evans, Myles Maillie, Brandon Donahue, Keith Harmon and Ellen Stevens

NASHVILLE, TENN.-Tinney Contemporary opens the gallery to guest curator Andee Rudloff who presents My Magic Cape featuring Nashville's BEST art "instigators" Don Evans, Myles Maillie, Brandon Donahue, Keith Harmon and Ellen Stevens. My Magic Cape opens Saturday, July 18th, 2009, with a reception honoring the artists. The exhibition will feature a variety of works by five artists rarely seen in a formal gallery setting, "My Magic Cape, is an exhibition of SUPREME local talent revealing exchanges between contemporary art, popular culture, civil unrest and moral upheaval," says curator Andee Rudloff.

Rudloff adds, "Nashville-based artists are making the national scene and have always been a part of the national scene. The five artists in My Magic Cape are coming together for one show to share a little about themselves and a lot about why they have, and will always, do something and encourage others to do something."

The gallery will feature images and text about each artist and numerous works including but not limited to drawings, paintings, mixed media works, installation, film and sculpture.

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My Magic Cape will also be part of the 1st Saturday Gallery Crawl on Saturday, August 1st, 2009. The exhibition will close on August 29th, 2009.

Tinney Contemporary is located in downtown Nashville at 237 5th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37219. Please call 615.255.7816 or fax: 615.255.7817
Hours: 10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and by appointment

tinneycontemporary.com

Brown Dog Foundation-Andee is supporting Caroline

Caroline Warren
Tennessee Candidate for TOP DOG
Pet Parent: Mona Lisa Warren
How Caroline came into my life: The need for a little dog in my life, research, phone calls to breeders and cold hard cash.
Age: 3 years & 8 months, she's been with me 3 1/2 years
Why are we campaigning: My friend Becky told me about the Brown Dog Foundation and the work they do to help families and their pets. I was impressed with their work and was happy to hear of an easy way to be supportive of their mission.

Nominated by: Becky Sowers
Caroline's Goal: $1,500
http://www.browndogfoundation.org/caroline

Andee is supporting Caroline through the donation of two limited edition prints. The prints are up for bid on Saturday, June 6th at The Farm. Tickets information below.

The money donated benefits the Brown Dog Foundation. The Brown Dog Foundation's mission is to offer pet owners in temporary financial crisis an alternative to euthanasia when their pet faces a treatable life-threatening condition in order to restore the quality of life for pet and owner.

Buy Tickets Now!
$15/person; $25/family
Limited tickets available at the door - please pre-purchase
We will crown the 2009 Top Dog & Cat at The Farm at Natchez Trace on Saturday, June 6th!
http://www.browndogfoundation.org/tickets

Women & Kids Learning Together Mural Unveiling-Friday, June 5th

Western Kentucky University Women's Studies Women & Kids Learning Together Mural Unveiling

with Facilitator and Muralist Andee Rudloff

The Women's Studies Program
WKU, 1906 College Heights Blvd., 21066
Bowling Green, KY 42101-21066
Phone: 270-745-6477
Fax: 270-745-6861
email us at: womensstudies@wku.edu

About Women & Kids Learning Together Summer Camp
Warren County and neighboring counties are in need of projects and efforts that serve low-income women and their children. Women & Kids Learning Together Summer Camp is the only such project in Kentucky. Overall, Kentucky ranks as the 3rd worst state for women, according to a 2004 report by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research. The 2002 Governor's Task Force on the Economic Status of Kentucky's Women also found that Kentucky ranks 47th in measures of women's economic and social autonomy, ranks 49th in the percentage of women with four or more years of college, and ranks 50th in health and well-being of its women. It is evident from these numbers that women in this area need assistance and encouragement.

WKLT focuses on education, the arts, and physical and emotional wellness, in order to help improve the lives of low-income and under-educated women in the area. Through classes, workshops, and teambuilding activities, these women will be better prepared for long-term education and employment. They will participate in activities that allow them to explore self-expression and engage in new experiences.

The kids, too portion of the program will encourage the participants' children to be creative and to express themselves in positive and healthy ways. The children will participate in art, drama, dance, and creative writing activities led by Western students. This aspect of the program supports WKU's efforts to encourage active student learning and community engagement.

WKLT is free for participants.

Catherine Coogan Ward Scholarhip

All participants are eligible to receive a scholarship to attend WKU thanks to the generosity of Catherine Coogan Ward, Gail Martin, and other donors.

Lovebirds at Memphis Marsha's-opens Friday, June 5th

Love Birds: June 5-July 25

Memphis Marsha's Art Gallery
524 E 12th Ave Bowling Green, KY 42101
270-843-1726
www.memphismarshas.com

Contact: Marsha Heidbrink
marsha@memphismarshas.com

Love Birds is a two person exhibition of paintings by engaged couple, Chuck Beard of Bowling Green, KY & Emily Harper of Nashville, TN. They will show watercolor, oil, batik, & collaborative pieces. The couple plan on marrying in September of this year.

Author Chuck Beard celebrates the release of his first novel at Memphis Marsha's with a combination book signing and art show Friday, June 5, 5-8 p.m. in conjunction with the downtown Bowling Green Gallery Hop. Beard, who has written for several
publications including Number Inc. and Nashville Arts Magazine, wrote Adventures Inside a Bright-Eyed Sky while studying creative writing at the University of Edinburgh. Artwork for the book's cover was created by Bowling Green artist and Love
Birds curator, Andee Rudloff. Rudloff introduced Beard and Harper when she assembled her team of artists to work on an installation for the Cheekwood Botanical Gardens in 2008. All proceeds from the book sales will benefit the non-profit
organization founded by Beard, Adventures Inside a Campus for a Cure, an organization devoted to research and finding a cure for cancer.

Harper is an emerging artist and co-owner of magpie etc., in Nashville, Tenn. With a number successful shows under her belt, including the Martin Center Frist Gallery of the Nashville Ballet, she attributes much of her artistic inspiration to her talented mother and co-collaborators.

The exhibition continues at Memphis Marsha's on regular gallery days, Thursdays-Saturdays, 10-4 CT, or by appointment for other days & times. The exhibition & reception are free, & open to the public.

For more information:
www.campusforacure.com

Bowling Green, KY, Gallery Hop info:
www.vsartsky.org/TheBowlingGreenGalleryHop

www.memphismarshas.com

Going to Burning Man

Yes...it is true...I have applied and I am GOING to Burning Man.
I am brainstorming a performance, at this point, that will "mingle" with other works.
I will of course "do something" while I am there...I promised Don Evans.

http://www.burningman.com/