We got this little note last week and we wanted to share it with you “Thank you BRAF for supporting large-scale, interactive, public art in Portland with PDX Bridge Festival’s Lift 100!!”

We are so happy when we hear from our grantees and we love to share it with you so here are a couple of videos from the Hawthorne 100 at the PDX Bridge Festival.

photo: Major Clanger

RENO, NV – Just in time before this year’s Burning Man event, The Knitting Factory is proud to host the official Burning Man Film Festival/Playa Launch Party on Thursday, August 19th from 4 -10pm.

Three award winning documentaries will exclusively be seen on several big screens from 4-8pm. The Burning Man Film Festival is offered in part as a fundraising effort to support the current art installation “Duel Nature” by Kate Raudenbush – currently on display on the Riverwalk in downtown Reno, Nevada. The Reno Burners LLC group will also benefit from proceeds from the film festival and related sales.

Full length features will be shown, including:
“Burning Man” (1991) by Larry Harvey
“Burning Man MCMXCVII” (1997) by Chuck Cirino
“Beyond Black Rock” (2002) by Mike Wilson & Damon Brown

The Playa Launch Party starts at 8pm, with dance music from DJ’s direct from the playa, electric poi spinner, hoopers, and an amazing line up of surprise guests, activities and entertainment not to be missed. Additional short films will be shown throughout the evening to welcome seasoned burners and “newbies” to the art and culture that is Burning Man.

Tickets to the festival are just $10 at the door for those in costume, and $15 without Burning Man costumes.

Proceeds from the event will benefit Black Rock Arts Foundation’s current installation in downtown Reno, as well as establishing an ongoing fund to develop more locally placed art installations, from Burning Man, throughout northern Nevada.

“This Film Festival and Pre-Playa Launch Party is a great way to experience the rich history and culture of Burning Man, for both loyal “Burners” and those who have never been to the event. With the Knitting Factory’s generous support, we are planning a great night of film, fun, and Burning Man culture,” said Maria Partridge, Reno project liaison for BRAF and Advisory Board member.

“We are proud to sponsor and host this cultural event just before Burning Man which happens the week before Labor Day.” said Dean Hanson, The Knitting Factory (Reno) General Manager. “Burning Man’s rich history and culture offer great art to northern Nevada, and we are eager to support the Black Rock Arts Foundation’s installations and future plans here in Reno”.

WHEN: Thursday, August 19th, 2010: 4pm to 10pm
WHERE: The Knitting Factory, 211 North Virginia Street, Reno, NV
WHAT: Burning Man Film Festival: benefiting the Black Rock Arts Foundation and Burning Man Reno. Knitting Factory bars will available for attendees 21+ years old.

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Originally uploaded by One Drop

The Embarcadero as the Extraterrestrial Highway?

photo: Tomas McCabe

I went by Pier 14 in San Francisco this morning, and there was the Raygun Gothic Rocketship, and I was a little sad that I had missed the installation, although I am sure there are still details to attend to. But look what I found, a video of the installation. Does it make me nerdy that I love this stuff so much? Can you tell I am very excited?

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2HoQ7qhF_Q]

And here is a little snippet from ABC News reporting on the video.
http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/local/san_francisco&id;=7591550

All posts regarding the Raygun Gothic Rocketship

video: MeKoUnites

The countdown is on…

Join us for the opening reception of this stunning new public artwork, Friday, August 6!
Dear Friend:

You are invited to join us in celebration of the Black Rock Arts Foundation’s latest Civic Arts Program project, the installation of the Raygun Gothic Rocketship at Pier 14 in San Francisco, California. Come hear more about this ambitious undertaking from the crew that made it happen. Enjoy entertainment, dj’s, light refreshments and surprises from the Rocketship crew! The Rocketship will remain on view, free to the public, until October 7, 2011!

Friday, August 6, 2010

Pier 14, where Mission meets the Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA (map)

3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Help BRAF bring amazing art like the Raygun Gothic Rocketship into everyday life!

The local community, BRAF supporters and Burning Man art enthusiasts alike have rallied support for this project, but we have yet to reach our fundraising goal. Help us sustain our Civic Arts Projects in the year to come!

Donate now and receive limited edition gifts from the Rocketship crew, including papercraft, wooden, resin or aluminum Rocketship models, posters, stickers, even a tour of the Rocketship crew’s studio!

We THANK YOU for your support of our community!

PLEASE DONATE NOW

Just Like a Woman
Originally uploaded by Thomas Hawk

Great News!

Ecstasy’s visit to Patricia’s Green in San Francisco has been extended until December 31, 2010!

Thank you to the community members and local businesses of Hayes Valley, and to the Hayes Valley Arts Coalition for rallying support and advocating for an extension of Dan Das Mann and Karen Cusolito’s sculpture Ecstasy. By popular demand, Ecstasy will remain installed until December 31, 2010, instead of deinstalling this month, as previously planned.

Some little media sightings to tell you about:
the lovers, dreamers, & me
SF Weekly
The Outer Sunset

And a special thanks to Thomas Hawk, local renowned photographer for the fabulous shot of Ecstasy!