Sunday, September 28, 2008

This Week's Meetin: Sketchbook Night

Hello everyone,

Thank you to everyone who came out last week to talk about Naked Carnivale! If you have any additional thoughts or ideas to share, please email us at info@untitlednashville.org

PHOTOS

Be sure to check out our flickr group and share your own photos on flickr. Many photos have already been uploaded.
http://www.flickr.com/groups/untitlednashville

Also, check out Ray + Wendy's website for even more Naked Carnivale photos:
http://raywen.org/untitled/091908/

Thanks to everyone for capturing a very unique night!

WINTER SHOW
We will start the winter show process by having our title meeting next week. So start thinking about possible titles for the winter show!

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Weekly Meeting: Wednesday,Oct. 1; 7:30pm
Limelight Nashville
201 Woodland Street

Click image for detailed map

WE WILL MEET IN THE GREEN ROOM
Enter through side door. Turn right into hallway then right and left into the room with the green window.
If this sounds too confusing, just ask a bartender.

THIS WEEK!
SKETCHBOOK NIGHT
Bring your sketchbooks and stuff to draw (optional)

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Feel free to bring any promotional stuff for your exhibits or just bring yourself to tell us about what you're doing.

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Remember, ALL artists are welcome. Please join us. We hope to see you there!

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CALL FOR ARTISTS!
ArtDocs is a new organization in Nashville offering no-cost medical services for artists without health insurance.
ArtDocs is looking for artists to submit works for its First Annual Fundraiser in Nashville.
Help support this much needed program!!

http://artdocsnashville.blogspot.com/
http://www.myspace.com/artdocsnashville

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Introduction to Nashville's Public Art Program

Please take a moment to view the short video linked below about the establishment of Nashville's Public Art Program and the citizen-driven process of selecting public art. This video illustrates those steps using Nashville's first Percent for Public Art project, Ghost Ballet for the East Bank Machineworks, by artist Alice Aycock.

To see the film on line, visit:
www.artsnashville.org/pubartprogram/process.php

Produced by the Metro Nashville Arts Commission and Metro 3 Television, the video was created to document this exciting chapter in our city's history for Nashville residents, visitors and artists. This film will also be available at public libraries and Metro schools and will air periodically on Metro 3. To view Metro 3's broadcast calendar go to www.nashville.gov/metro3. We encourage you to view the video and forward this link to your friends and family who may like to know more about Nashville's public art. Thank you for your support.

Metro Nashville Arts Commission
Public Art Program Manager
800 2nd Avenue South, 4th Floor
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 862-6720

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ARTLeads

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Naked Carnivale review tonight!

Hello everyone,

Thank you to everyone who braved the gas crisis and made it out to Naked Carnivale!

THANK YOU!
Wow! So many people to thank for making the fall show a success! Our Artists and Guests, Ring Leaders, volunteers, sponsors, special guests, press, and of course Diamond Sound Studios.

THIS WEEK!
We will meet at Limelight tonight for a review of Naked Carnivale. Come by and tell us what you think!

WNPT
You may have noticed some filming going on at the show. Well, stay tuned to Nashville Public Television for a special feature on Untitled, part of the Arts Break series. We'll let you know when it airs.

REIMBURSEMENTS
If you have approved receipts, be sure to bring them to the meeting to get reimbursed.

PHOTOS

Be sure to check out our flickr group and share your own photos on flickr. Many photos have already been uploaded.
http://www.flickr.com/groups/untitlednashville

Also, check out Ray + Wendy's website for even more Naked Carnivale photos:
http://raywen.org/untitled/091908/

Thanks to everyone for capturing a very unique night!

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Weekly Meeting: Wednesday,Sept. 24; 7:30pm
Limelight Nashville
201 Woodland Street

Click image for detailed map

WE WILL MEET IN THE GREEN ROOM
Enter through side door. Turn right into hallway then right and left into the room with the green window.
If this sounds too confusing, just ask a bartender.
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THIS WEEK!
Naked Carnivale Review!

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Feel free to bring any promotional stuff for your exhibits or just bring yourself to tell us about what you're doing.

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Remember, ALL artists are welcome. Please join us. We hope to see you there!

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Watch for a special opportunity with ArtDocs this week!
ArtDocs is a new organization in Nashville offering no-cost medical services for artists without health insurance.
More info very soon!!

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ARTLeads

Visit the ARTLeads blog:
http://artleads.blogspot.com/

Please watch the ARTLeads blog this week for several updates. Posting will resume in the next day or so.
Apologies for the delay!

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Thank you for being a part of Untitled!

Feel free to contact us with any questions!

Untitled Artists Group
info@untitlednashville.org
www.untitlednashville.org
myspace.com/untitlednashville
flickr.com/groups/untitlednashville


Tuesday, September 16, 2008

No Weekly Meeting - Art Drop off for Naked Carnivale

Hello everyone,

Thanks to everyone for helping to hang posters! We do have a few left if you would like to pick some up at drop-off this week.

We are not having a regular meeting this week - we will be having the art drop off.
If you are participating in the Naked Carnivale show, please read this entire email as well as our ready to hang guide online.

To be sure that your registration is complete please visit our website to see if your name is on the list:
http://untitlednashville.org/nakedcarnivale/artists.htm

If your info is incomplete and you plan to participate and have already paid, please contact us ASAP! Or, if you thought that you registered but your name is not on list and have already paid, please contact us ASAP!

VOLUNTEERS! If you are volunteering only, please plan to confirm your shift at drop-off or make other arrangements if necessary. Please contact us.

Promo info for you to use is listed below. Please help get the word out and invite everyone you know.
A forwardable invite will be sent soon for you to forward.

SPONSORS & PRIZES! Be sure to check out our sponsors. We have some amazing costume prizes lined up for you and our guests, all donated by generous local businesses and groups. There are special costume prizes for participating artists only!
Thank you!


PROMOTE!
We now have all the poster files up on the website, ready to download and print or post online. We also have some html code for you to use. You can find these on the artist page:
http://untitlednashville.org/nakedcarnivale/artists.htm
see below for more ideas!

REQUESTS
Anyone have
-Twister games we can borrow?!
-Extra tables for night of show?
Please contact us right away or come to the drop-off!

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NO Weekly Meeting!
ART DROP-OFF
Wednesday,Sept. 17; 6-7:30pm


GETTING THERE
ADDRESS:
240 Cumberland Bend, Nashville, Tennessee 37228
DIRECTIONS:
Travel North on Metro Center Blvd. (Rosa Parks Blvd aka 8th Avenue North becomes Metro Center Blvd. at I-65).
Turn Right onto Vantage Way just past I-65.
Follow Vantage Way until it turns into Cumberland Bend.
Abundant Parking available. Look for Untitled signage or the show poster.
http://www.myspace.com/rehearsenashville

See you there! Can't wait to see what you've made!
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FALL SHOW: NAKED CARNIVALE
dates & deadlines:

PRESS IMAGES DEADLINE:
Thursday, August 21
REGISTRATION BEGINS: Monday, August 25

PAY:
$15 due at or before Sept 10 meeting
or
postmarked by Friday Sept 12
or online by Sunday Sept 14
REGISTER:
by Sunday Sept 14 - midnight
DROP-OFF:
Wednesday, Sept 17; 6-7:30pm
INSTALLATION:
Thursday, Sept 18; 9am - 7pm
SHOW:
Friday, Sept 19; 6-10pm
CLEAN-UP:
Saturday, Sept 20; 10am - 1pm
(times subject to change)

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ART DROP-OFF INSTRUCTIONS

The art drop-off and volunteer confirmation for Naked Carnivale takes place Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 6-7:30 PM at the venue. See address above. Drop-off/confirmation takes about 15 minutes. Come any time between 6 and 7:30. Late work will not be accepted. If you register and decide later not to participate, please email info@untitlednashville.org to let us know your change in plans. Otherwise we'll worry about you. If someone else is dropping off your work, they will need to sign the artist need to know form for you and confirm your volunteer shift(s) too.

Here's what to bring to and be prepared for at the drop-off:

WHAT TO DO: Enter venue and check in. You will check in, show that your artwork is ready to hang, sign the artist need to know form, drop off your food and beverage contributions, and confirm your volunteer shifts. This is kinda like an assembly line and you will be checking in with various people. (order may vary slightly)

1. ENTER VENUE

2. CHECK WITH INSTALLATION CHAIR / CURATOR (Marty or Paul)
to make sure your work is ready to hang and labeled.
Set work in room.

3. CHECK IN: Tell us your name and we'll check you off and make sure that you have paid. Please do not leave without checking in!!!!!!!! We may not realize you were there and leave you out of the program, etc.

4. ARTIST NEED TO KNOW FORM: At drop-off you will sign our artist need to know form. This form contains important information about showing with Untitled.

Feel free to read this beforehand:
http://untitlednashville.org/pages/ArtistNeedtoKnow.htm
(No need to print this.)

5. VOLUNTEER CONFIRMATION: Check in with Lolly!
All exhibiting artists (and non-exhibiting artists, too) are encouraged to volunteer their time to help install the show (bring tools and drills!-label w/ your name & number!), host the event, and uninstall the show. Please let us know what you can do to help. The volunteer schedule will be finalized at the drop-off. Your help is always needed & appreciated. We love, love, love volunteers!
Even if you are not exhibiting, please plan to confirm your shift(s) at the drop-off or contact us beforehand.

Untitled is an artist-run organization. We need your help! Volunteering is a great way to learn skills, meet other artists, and gain access to valuable resources. There are many ways to volunteer; see the volunteer guide for more info. UNTITLED's Volunteer Guide
Volunteering is not absolutely necessary and it's understood that not all artists can volunteer, but please help out if you can.
VOLUNTEER GUIDE:
http://untitlednashville.org/pages/volunteer.htm

6. FOOD/BEVERAGE DROP OFF: Check in with the HOSPITALITY CHAIR, Cody, and drop off your goodies. Please plan to bring a beverage such as wine, water, soda.
We are having a show at a venue that does not serve food and beverages, so we will supply our own for our guests.
We may also ask artists to bring non-perishable items to the show.

7. SMALL WORK DROP OFF: Check in with Wylie!
If you are submitting work for the small works table, plase plan to bring it to the drop off. See below for guidelines. Print and fill out beforehand:

untitlednashville.org/nakedcarnivale/nakedcarnivalesmallworks.pdf

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WHAT TO BRING:
1. YOUR WORK
Your work must be dry and ready to hang (wired, or with other appropriate hanging hardware).
PLEASE BE SURE YOUR NAME AND THE TITLE OF YOUR PIECE ARE ON THE BACK. If your work is not properly prepared for hanging, it will not be shown. Please check in with the curator or installation chair to confirm that your work is ready to hang.

IMPORTANT!!!! Please see our handy dandy "ready to hang" guide on our website:
http://untitlednashville.org/readytohang.htm

2. ARTIST STATEMENT / BIO / BUSINESS CARDS

Optional: A one-page bio and/or artist's statement. Untitled maintains a book of bios and artists' statements for patrons to review during our shows. If you would like your information included in the book, please bring a single page with you to the drop-off. Here's an article on writing an artist's statement to help you get started:
http://www.artbusiness.com/artstate.html

You may also bring your small promotional materials to place on our sales and information table - ie: business cards, postcards, bookmarks, pins, stickers, etc. You may bring these to the drop-off or to the show.

3. SMALL WORKS
------OPTIONAL-------

Exhibiting artists may submit up to 5 pieces of work to be included in the small works area.

-Each artist must have work in the main exhibition to submit work to the small works table
-Each artist is limited to 5 pieces
-Each piece is not to exceed 10x10 inches
-Each artist must submit a printed list with details of their submitted work, including title, medium, and price
-Work must be dropped off during the regular art drop-off the Wednesday night before the show.
-Each artist is responsible for taking their unsold work with them at 10pm
-Work will be sold by cash or check only and will go directly to the artist
-Work may include original art, prints, or craft items, etc.
-Work must be matted or otherwise protected, and must be in a clear plastic sleeve/packaging (available at any art supply store)
-Work must be labeled with name, title and price at the very least

3. FOOD & BEVERAGES
Please plan to bring some water, soft drinks, wine, or other beverages and a snack or two for our guests. Thank you! You may bring non-perishable items to the drop-off and anything to the show itself.

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NIGHT OF SHOW

***CHECK IN***

When you arrive at the show, please check in at the sales and information table.
Here you will pick up your artist badge to wear & confirm your volunteer shift. Please try to arrive at least 5 minutes prior to your volunteer shift.
!! It is important that you check in so that if we need to contact you we know that you are available. This is especially helpful when someone is interested in purchasing your work!

***IF YOU LEAVE and return later:***
- Check out at the sales table to let us know you have stepped out.
- Check in again when you return.

***END OF NIGHT - 10pm***
- Take your work home. Please make arrangements for someone to take your work home at 10pm if you cannot be there.

***IF YOUR WORK SELLS*** - YAY!
Then you are responsible for making sure it gets to your buyer. Check your titleblock throughout the night. If you see a red dot...come to the sales table!

***UNTITLED IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR WORK LEFT AT THE VENUE!!!!***
If your work sells, it is your responsibility to make arrangements with the buyer if the buyer cannot take it home that evening.

*** If someone else is taking your work home and your work is sold, that person is then responsible for communicating with the sales table and buyer. Make sure your art picker-upper knows this!

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GET PAID

If your art sells, pick up your money. Untitled charges no commission, and if the buyer pays by check or cash, you can pick it up the night of the show. If the buyer uses a credit card, there will be roughly a 3% credit card fee, depending on what type of credit card is used (which goes to the credit card company, not Untitled), and you can pick up a check at the Untitled meeting 2 weeks from the show.

You'll need to arrange for your buyer to pick up your work at the end of the night, or you can arrange to deliver it, if you prefer. If someone else is picking up your work because you can't make it, please let them know that they are responsible for communicating with the sales table and buyer about pick-up.

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PROMOTE!

We have lots of ways for you to promote your show and we hope you take advantage of this. We do lots of PR for every show, but the best way to promote a show is by word of mouth and personal invites.

Here are a few things you can do.

1. post the html code on your website, myspace, facebook, etc.
2. create an event invite via your favorite networking website and invite all your friends (real, imaginary, or virtual)
3. post the show poster as your profile image on your favorite networking site.
4. blog! blogs are very effective tools and show up in search engine very quickly. a great way to promote yourself too via the show.
5. post bulletins
6. send a personal email to invite your friends (real, imaginary, or virtual)
7. forward our invite. (super easy)
8. make your own invite/cards/etc with an image of your artwork that you plan to put in the show.
9. forward the NowPlayingNashville.com event page:
http://www.nowplayingnashville.com/event/detail/119257
(Did you know that they have free artist profiles that you can link to events that you are in?)
10. pick up some posters and cards and hang them/hand them out
12. DIY! - download the cards, print em, cut em, give em

Where do you get the code, images, etc?
Right here:
http://untitlednashville.org/nakedcarnivale/artists.htm

Thank you!

_____________

Thank you for being a part of Untitled!

Feel free to contact us with any questions!

Untitled Artists Group
info@untitlednashville.org
www.untitlednashville.org
myspace.com/untitlednashville
flickr.com/groups/untitlednashville

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Last week to pay and register for Fall show! Pick up posters tonight!

Hello everyone,

We hope you are getting ready for the Naked Carnivale!

CALL FOR ARTISTS!
Registration is still open for the fall show. This is the last week to register and pay. See deadlines below or on the artist page.
You can visit the Naked Carnivale artist page to get the link for registration and for more info.
SMALL WORKS - We are doing a small works table again for participating artists (optional), which was super successful at the last show.
Do you know any artists who might be interested? Pass it on!
http://untitlednashville.org/nakedcarnivale/artists.htm

PROMOTE!
We will have posters and flyers at this week's meeting for you to pick up. Please plan to post some posters and/or do some online promotion.
We now have all the poster files up on the website, ready to download and print or post online. We also have some html code for you to use. You can find these on the artist page:
http://untitlednashville.org/nakedcarnivale/artists.htm


REQUESTS
Anyone have
-Twister games we can borrow?!
-Extra tables for night of show?

We have lots of fun things planned for the show and would love to know if you have access to some carnivalesque things & people - like cotton candy machines, jugglers, unicyclists, stiltwalkers, etc.
Anything you can think of that may add to the festivities.
Email us at info@untitlednashville.org to let us know about your ideas and connections. Thank you!
Check out the Naked Carnivale page to see what we have planned so far!

GAME MEETING - Wednesday sept 10 at 6pm
We're having a special early meeting this week before the regular meeting to discuss and plan the games we will have at the show.
Come and meet with your Enforcer d'amusement and her crew to give your ideas and help out with this fun project.

SPECIAL CLEANING DAY - Sunday Sept 14 at 1pm

Volunteers are needed this Sunday to help prepare the space for our show.
Plan to meet at the venue on the 14th at 1pm
GETTING THERE
MAP:

240 Cumberland Bend , Nashville , Tennessee 37228
DIRECTIONS:
Travel North on Metro Center Blvd. (Rosa Parks Blvd aka 8th Avenue North becomes Metro Center Blvd. at I-65).
Turn Right onto Vantage Way just past I-65.
Follow Vantage Way until it turns into Cumberland Bend.
Abundant Parking available.

http://www.myspace.com/rehearsenashville

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Weekly Meeting: Wednesday,Sept. 10; 7:30pm
Limelight Nashville
201 Woodland Street

Click image for detailed map

WE WILL MEET IN THE GREEN ROOM
Enter through side door. Turn right into hallway then right and left into the room with the green window.
If this sounds too confusing, just ask a bartender.
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THIS WEEK!
Last week to pay in person!
Pick up some posters/cards!

Do you have some ideas for the Naked Carnivale show?
Come to the meeting to share!

------

Feel free to bring any promotional stuff for your exhibits or just bring yourself to tell us about what you're doing.

------

Remember, ALL artists are welcome. Please join us. We hope to see you there!

________________

naked carnivale poster
poster design:
Ayjey Illustration

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FALL SHOW: NAKED CARNIVALE
dates & deadlines:

PRESS IMAGES DEADLINE:
Thursday, August 21
REGISTRATION BEGINS: Monday, August 25

PAY:
$15 due at or before Sept 10 meeting
or
postmarked by Friday Sept 12
or online by Sunday Sept 14
REGISTER:
by Sunday Sept 14 - midnight
DROP-OFF:
Wednesday, Sept 17; 6-7:30pm
INSTALLATION:
Thursday, Sept 18; 9am - 7pm
SHOW:
Friday, Sept 19; 6-10pm
CLEAN-UP:
Saturday, Sept 20; 10am - 1pm
(times subject to change)



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COSTUMES / INSPIRATION

While there is no required theme for artwork for any Untitled show, we do have unique titles. We think the title for the fall show is quite fun and we're encouraging you to have fun with it too.

We are going to have a costume contest at the show and encourage everyone to dress in their version of carnival and masquerade gear.
Anything and everything from old sideshow carny to brazilian carnival styles. Go crazy!

Ever wanted to be a sideshow freak? A ringmaster? A unicyclist? A circus animal? A muscle man? A stilt walker?
A juggler?
Here's your chance!

We've put together some links for you on the costume page of our site. This will be developed further in the next few weeks and we appreciate any feedback or link suggestions.
http://untitlednashville.org/nakedcarnivale/costume.htm

Also, check out the Etsy Favs section. We've been collecting interesting favorite items on Etsy to share with you - everything from clothing, costumes, art, and vintage finds. Buy or become inspired here:
Etsy Favs

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ARTLeads

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Are you getting ready for the Carnival?

Hello everyone,

We hope you are getting ready for the Naked Carnivale!

CALL FOR ARTISTS!
Registration is now open for the fall show. You can visit the Naked Carnivale artist page to get the link and for more info. We are doing a small works table again for participating artists, which was super successful at the last show.
Do you know any artists who might be interested? Pass it on!
http://untitlednashville.org/nakedcarnivale/artists.htm

PROMOTE!
We now have all the poster files up on the website, ready to download and print or post online. We also have some html code for you to use. You can find these on the artist page:
http://untitlednashville.org/nakedcarnivale/artists.htm
We should have posters and flyers ready by next week's meeting for you to pick up. Please plan to post some posters and/or do some online promotion.

NEEDS
We have lots of fun things planned for the show and would love to know if you have access to some carnivalesque things & people - like cotton candy machines, jugglers, unicyclists, stiltwalkers, etc.
Anything you can think of that may add to the festivities.
Email us at info@untitlednashville.org to let us know about your ideas and connections.

VENUE
Have you checked out our venue? Diamond Sound Studios is a new rehearsal complex of music and artist studios located in Metro Center. It also houses a large space where we will hold the Naked Carnivale show!
Learn more about Diamond Sound Studios by visiting their myspace page:
http://www.myspace.com/rehearsenashville

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Weekly Meeting: Wednesday,Sept. 3; 7:30pm

Limelight Nashville



Click image for detailed map


WE WILL MEET IN THE GREEN ROOM

Enter through side door. Turn right into hallway then right and left into room.

If this sounds too confusing, just ask a bartender.

------

Do you have some ideas for the Naked Carnivale show?

Come to the meeting to share!


------


Feel free to bring any promotional stuff for your exhibits or just bring yourself to tell us about what you're doing.

------

Remember, ALL artists are welcome. Please join us. We hope to see you there!

________________________

naked carnivale poster
poster design:
Ayjey Illustration

__________________________

FALL SHOW: NAKED CARNIVALE
dates & deadlines:

PRESS IMAGES DEADLINE: Thursday, August 21
REGISTRATION BEGINS: Monday, August 25
PAY: $15 due at or before Sept 10 meeting
or postmarked by Friday Sept 12
or online by Sunday Sept 14
REGISTER: by Sunday Sept 14 - midnight
DROP-OFF: Wednesday, Sept 17; 6-7:30pm
INSTALLATION: Thursday, Sept 18; 9am - 7pm
SHOW: Friday, Sept 19; 6-10pm
CLEAN-UP: Saturday, Sept 20; 10am - 1pm
(times subject to change)



_______________________________

COSTUMES / INSPIRATION

While there is no required theme for artwork for any Untitled show, we do have unique titles. We think the title for the fall show is quite fun and we're encouraging you to have fun with it too.

We are going to have a costume contest at the show and encourage everyone to dress in their version of carnival and masquerade gear.
Anything and everything from old sideshow carny to brazilian carnival styles. Go crazy!

Ever wanted to be a sideshow freak? A ringmaster? A unicyclist? A circus animal? A muscle man? A stilt walker?
A juggler?
Here's your chance!

We've put together some links for you on the costume page of our site. This will be developed further in the next few weeks and we appreciate any feedback or link suggestions.
http://untitlednashville.org/nakedcarnivale/costume.htm

Also, check out the Etsy Favs section. We've been collecting interesting favorite items on Etsy to share with you - everything from clothing, costumes, art, and vintage finds. Buy or become inspired here:
Etsy Favs


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ARTLeads


Visit the ARTLeads blog:



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Uncommon Thread Wearable Art Show FORCE 2008 - Baton Rouge, LA: Deadline: September 26


Open Studio with Alan LeQuire: Fall 2008


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Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School: Red Hot Annie: Sept. 13th, 2008

Call for artists - Untitled fall show 2008 - naked carnivale - deadline: Sept. 14, 2008

__________________________

Thank you for being a part of Untitled!

Feel free to contact us with any questions!


Untitled Artists Group
info@untitlednashville.org
www.untitlednashville.org
myspace.com/untitlednashville
flickr.com/groups/untitlednashville