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Kala Philo

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Hi ASBG:
See the below information for a workshop that touches on affordable housing, diversity and the arts. I saw Rick Lowe speak last year and his story stuck with me. I am puzzled as to why Austin doesn't have any artist - in - residence programs like Houston or even Marfa and am interested in ideas that might blend social business and the arts.

Registration is $50 - seems a bit expensive - and ironic given the panels will likely have alot to say about affordability and changing neighborhoods in Austin - don't hesitate to ask about the scholarships if the price is a factor, hopefully they have several.

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Kala

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From: Caitlin Uzzell <cuz...@austinhomeless.org>
Date: Mon, Aug 18, 2008 at 5:27 PM
Subject: FW: REAL COMMUNITY IS REAL ART: A Texas Workshop on the Arts and Urban Development
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Hello folks,

I thought you might be interested in this event. This is being put on by the group that did the documentary on Project Rowhouses.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks, c

From: Ann Graham [mailto:annsg...@gmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2008 3:36 PM
To: Ann Graham
Subject: REAL COMMUNITY IS REAL ART: A Texas Workshop on the Arts and Urban Development

SAVE THE DATE

REAL COMMUNITY
IS REAL ART
A Texas Workshop On The Arts And Urban Development

Friday, September 19 &
Saturday, September 20, 2008

Join an open conversation with local and national colleagues who are working to celebrate neighborhood cultures, build community solidarity, and create quality housing accessible to all. Take away new tools, ideas and contacts to help you with your own efforts to shape the future of Austin.

   Friday, September 19th: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

   Film Screenings
    George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center, 1165 Angelina Street

Third Ward TX, a documentary about Project Row Houses in Houston, Texas, the unlikely home of cutting-edge art and visionary thinking about inner-city renewal. Meet the unforgettable residents and extraordinary artists breathing new life into their historic but struggling community in Houston.

www.thirdwardtx.com

The Rural Studio, MacArthur Fellow Samuel Mockbee's innovative design-build program at Auburn University challenged conventions of architectural practice and education by reenvisioning the social responsibility of design. Join us for a film tracing the inspirational story of the Rural Studio with discussion and questions following with featured guest alumni from the program.

Rural Studio

Friday, September 19th: 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

"The Blue Of It All"
A part of the East End Summer Music Series
Gates at 7:00 pm Featured Musical Acts at 9:00pm

Kenny Dorham's Backyard, 1106 East 11th Street
(3 blocks east of I-35, next to the Victory Grill)

A real taste of East Austin, past and present, with Texas barbecue, local beer and live music by Austin blues and jazz musicians. "The Blue of It All" is part of the East End Summer Music Series made possible by DiverseArts. Kenny Dorham's Backyard

    Saturday, September 20th: 9:30 am - 4:00p.m.

   Panels and Workshop Sessions
    Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 Red River Street

Who will benefit?
Anyone concerned with preserving the cultural vitality of our neighborhoods and interested in networking with others to face the future of urban community life in Austin head-on with imagination and action.

What to expect?
Conversations with inspiring guest speakers including:

Rick Lowe, Founder, Houston's Project Row Houses
Project Row Houses

Tom Finkelpearl, author of Dialogues on Public Art, (MIT Press), Director of the Queens Museum of Art, and former director of Percent for Art Program at New York City Dept. of Cultural Affairs.
www.queensmuseum.org

William Williams, Associate Professor of Architecture, UVA, and founder of Houston's Civic Arts Program
www.williamdarylwilliams.com

Walter Hood, Professor of Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning and Urban Design, UC Berkeley
Hood Design

Cheryl Parker, Executive Director of Project Row Houses
Project Row Houses

As well as many Austin individuals active in the arts and architecture, affordable housing, and more. . .