Fixed Focus

The annual collaborative printmaking project (the Littlest Print Exchange) is in its fourth year now. A few months ago, it was decided that the project should branch out to include photographic prints more prominently. To that end, an LPE side project called Fixed Focus, an open exchange of photography, was proposed. It is a pretty simple project. Each participating artist sends in an edition of 16 identical photos and, in return, receives a random portfolio consisting of photos by the other participants.

So if you want to participate, just make sixteen 4"x5" horizontal photos and send them to Chris by January 30th. Make sure to include your name and address, along with a website address so you can receive proper credit. The prints will be sorted out and sent back out to you in a nice package by the end of February. All of the sorted details are available at the official Fixed Focus Website. While you're there, take a moment to check out the galleries of Littlest Print Exchange portfolios.

Merchant Street Musicfest 2011

The Merchant Street Musicfest is coming up again soon. and Feed has once again been helping out. The line up of musical acts is just about complete but applications from food and art vendors are still being taken. There will be thousands of people passing through the festival grounds so it is a good opportunity for vendors.

Check out merchantstreetmusicfest.com for the current music line up and, while you're there, check out vendor forms for for food and for artists. And let us know if you have any photos or videos from last year.

Switch 'n Stitch

After, Publication, our first collaboration with Libro Books, we're helping out with some promoting of their next project, Switch 'n Stitch.

This Friday, November 12th at Libro and The Paisley Tree in the lower level of the Majestic, bring your unwanted clothes and exchange them for other people's old clothes. It's like a barter-system thrift shopping experience. While you're here feel free to use some of the provided sewing machines to make alterations. Or just bring some of your knitting supplies, enjoy good company and get some new clothes.

So that's Friday:
6:00 - 9:00
at the Majestic Center
150 N. Schuyler Ave.

Kankakee, IL

Check out the facebook event page, for more info and to RSVP.

Publication #1

Hey. We just finished folding and binding the first issue of Feed's Publication, a collaborative zine produced by the folks that attended last weekend's workshop. It is a Halloween themed zine featuring drawings by Curtis Askew, Stephen Bauman, Chris Clark and Rachel Nietfeldt. There's also instructions on pumpkin carving by Cynthia Bauman and a short story by Stephen Bauman.

If you want to get a copy, you can stop in at Libro Bookstore in the Majestic Center (150 North Schuyler) and pick one up. They have a $2.00 cover price, but you can just have one for free if you ask nicely.

To order a copy by mail, just click the button below. It's just 2 bucks to cover shipping costs.