Tuesday, October 12, 2010

We are just one weekend away from BUKUE ONE’s visit! Posters are up and invitations are out !!! E-mail info@markmaking.org or call (423) 266-3041 to sign up for the workshops. Workshop participation is required for anyone interested in painting the Main Street wall with BUKUE on Saturday.

Here’s the finalized weekend schedule with dates, times, and locations:

Thursday, Oct. 21

7 p.m. – Movie Screening: “Bomb It: The Global Graffiti Documentary” and

Panel Discussion: “When Does Graffiti Serve the Public?” at

CreateHere (55 E. Main St.)

Friday, Oct. 22

5-9 p.m. – “Wordplay 101” Workshop at CreateHere (55 E. Main St.)

Saturday, Oct. 23

1-6 p.m. Outdoor Aerosol Session at the H*art Gallery (110 E. Main St.)

6-10 p.m. – Block Party on Main at the H*art Gallery (110 E. Main St.)

Sunday, Oct. 24

11:30-12:00 p.m. – Tion’s Skate Demo at Chattown Skate Park (1801 Carter St.)

1-3 p.m. – “Arts2Empire” Workshop at CreateHere (55 E. Main St.)

3 p.m. – Outdoor Aerosol Session at the H*art Gallery (110 E. Main St.)

I am also pleased to announce the new “Urban Heart Beat” page on Facebook. Make sure to visit and “Like” it! You’ll find more info, updates, and ongoing community discussions about graffiti. http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Urban-Heart-Beat/106723446058365

Check out the latest issue of The Pulse for a cover story on graffiti by Cody Maxwell. How timely! Good to know other people are talking about the potential for urban artists to contribute to our city in a positive way. I’m hoping to get a follow-up story on Tion’s visit. http://chattanoogapulse.com/category/current-issue/