MOCAD

As you may know, I left my teaching career last year.  It took several months to figure out what the next step in my life would be.  I landed on art.  With the experience of photographing weddings and fine art with Ron Warren Photography, I felt this was a good choice.  I started painting and going to galleries.  Ron and I entered photographs in a couple of Call For Entries and made it into two shows this year so far.  In April, we were in the Lawrence Street Gallery's "Exposure '11" in Ferndale and in August, we were featured in the "Roots of Detroit Show" in Farmington. Applying for various art type jobs has rendered no results thus far.  So, in order to work my way into the field. I applied for an internship at MOCAD the Museum of Contemporary Arts Detroit.  

A new-ish museum, it is only five years old.  So, this fall, I will be assisting the Educational Director and helping out with show openings, family day activities and whatever else is needed from September-December.  So, adventure, here I come!!!


~D


P.S. For all of you who haven't been there yet, it's in mid-town, about three blocks south of Warren - five blocks south of the DIA -Detroit Institute of Arts. Within walking distance is the N'namdi Gallery, DAM - Detroit Artist Market, and the new 71 Pop.

2011 Art Project #13 Red at the DIA

Red at the DIA in 3 forms

So, Ron and I were at the DIA (Detroit Institute of Arts) today THANKS LILA AND PAPA Oooo! When we were in the contemporary art area, Little Red Riding Hood was there! I was able to snap a shot as her mom led her to another area of the modern stuff. It looked AWESOME in the camera...really pissed Ron off at how cool it looked. Well, it's a blur. I was about to give up, when Ron showed me some tricky Lightroom and Photoshop filters. Viola!

Title: Red at the DIA #1 Glow

DM Sketch

Date: March 6, 2011

Title: Red at the DIA #2 Pop

DM Sketch

Date: March 6, 2011

Title: Red at the DIA #3 Ripple

DM Sketch

Date: March 6, 2011

Free Preview of DIA's "Fakes, Forgery, and Mysteries" at the Berkley Library Jan 11, 2011

I just love, love, LOVE free stuff - especially about art. I found this through this week's email from the City of Berkley. You, too can sign up for a free email from the city HERE.

Library Corner

On Tuesday, January 11 at 7:00 pm the library will offer a preview of the Detroit Institute of Arts’ new exhibit, “Fakes, Forgery, and Mysteries.” The exhibition highlights some of the mistakes and other discoveries made through the years regarding artist attribution, authenticity, and value of works in the DIA’s collection. It illustrates how the DIA constantly re-assesses artworks through research, science, and technology, revealing an aspect of the museum’s work rarely seen by the public. Space is limited so advance registration is required. Call the library at 248-658-3440 to register. This program is presented by the Friends of the Library.