Friends of Graphic Design at PSU

New Second Story Date!

The Second Story tour is rescheduled for Friday, March 11th @ 1pm!!!!!

If you were on the original sign up list, please email me to let me know whether or not you can make it asap!

If you were not on the original sign up list and you want to go on the tour, keep checking this post, I will edit it with spots avaliable when I know!

Hey Everyone,

There are two more spots open for the tour! Comment below with you name and email address! (Beth and Christina are already in, there are two more spots open beside theirs).

See you Friday!

 

Rescheduling Second Story

Hi everyone!

I'm sorry to tell you, but the Second Story tour on Friday March 4th is canceled!!!!!

Fortunately, we are in the process of rescheduling. I will email all who signed up with information about the new time and date asap. You will all keep your place in line, but I will need you to RSVP again via email just so we can fill all 15 spots.

Thanks for your patience!

The Portland Zine Symposium is looking for poster artwork

2011 Portland Zine Symposium Art Call!—Deadline is March 1st

The Portland Zine Symposium is looking for art submissions for the 2011 poster. This year’s theme is “Postmarked 2011.” Your art submission should be your creative interpretation of that theme.

The guidelines are simple – We are looking for a 11″ wide x 17″ tall poster that will also be used in other formats (the web, post cards, buttons, stickers, etc), so your design needs to be visible and striking at multiple sizes and resolutions (or have smaller, breakaway pieces). The design will eventually be silk screened / screen printed onto t-shirts, so limit your colors to black, white and one other color. We encourage artists to use any medium or style. We strongly prefer that the choosen artist is able to assist us in the process of transferring (resizing / cropping / etc) the image multiple mediums.

Your design should include (or be able to include once all details are finalized) the following:

- the theme

- the dates (TBA)

- the place (TBA)

- the website (www.pdxzines.com)

- “11th Annual Portland Zine Symposium”

- “A conference and zine social exploring facets of independent publishing and DIY culture.”

Submission deadline is March 1st. Submissions can be emailed to [email protected] (most strongly preferred), mailed (to PO Box 5901 Portland, OR 97228-5901), or dropped off at the IPRC.

The Future of the Design Library

poster by Justin Flood

Hi everyone!

My name is Jasmine Silver and I am the new design librarian over at Field Work. I am so excited about the possibility that the design library brings to the graphic design program: a place to study, a place to read, a place to design, a community of creative people working toward creative endeavors!

I am inviting you all to come to Field Work and chat with me about the future of the library and the library space. I will let you know the ideas that are floating around in my head and look forward to hearing your perspectives.

Please come share your ideas on the new Design library!

THE FUTURE!
This Friday, Feb. 25
12:00--1:00pm
SW 11th and Jefferson

Questions? Email me!
jasmineasilver[at]gmail[dot]com

Second Story Studio TOUR!

Where?
Meet at Second Story
714 N. Fremont #200

When?
Friday, March 4th
@ 1:00pm

How?
COMMENT with your NAME, EMAIL ADDRESS, & SPOT IN LINE
(The tour capacity is set at 15 students!)

 

Delphine Bedient's LIBRARY at Field Work

LIBRARY is an exhibition curated by Delphine Bedient. Its materials were assembled through an open call process, allowing each participant to curate their own personal collection. Items will be organized with attention to these origins. The public is invited to come and browse the exhibition during open hours. LIBRARY's collection will include handmade books, cassette tapes, sketchbooks, novels, comics and more.

LIBRARY will be viewable from March 1st to March 7th, with open hours daily from 12 to 6 pm. Additionally there will be an open house on Saturday March 5th from 5 to 9 pm.

mademoiselledelphine.blogspot.com/p/library.html

www.fieldworkspace.org

 

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Resource Guide: SCRAP

Here's the latest installment of our resource guide, courtesy of Brooks Fuentes!

>>If YOU want to write up a blurb about your favorite print shop, paper source or other fabulous design find, go for it and then mail it to us at [email protected] and we'll get it up on the blog!<<

SCRAP

SCRAP stands for “School and Community Resource Action Project” and it is your new favorite art supply store. If you’re running low on cash but have high hopes for your next creative project, SCRAP is a wonderful resource. SCRAP secures office and art supply donations from local companies and organizations and makes it available at very low prices. It is a hodgepodge of carpet samples, surplus coffee sleeves, slightly used paint, balls of yarn, and giant rolls of paper. Go with an open mind, and you’ll leave with an armload (or more) of supplies.

 

Neighborhood

NE Portland

 

Address

2915 NE MLK Jr. Blvd. // Portland

 

Intersection

MLK and Stanton, 6 blocks South of Fremont

 

Hours

Monday-Sunday, 10am to 6pm

 

Best times

Any time you’re feeling crafty!

 

Parking

Free street parking (may have time limitations)

Small free parking lot

 

Bus Stops

6-Martin Luther King Jr Blvd to Jantzen Beach (stops @ MLK and Morris)

 

Great for:

Many things! They get a variety of donations every day, so the selection always varies. Very good for:

-       cheap craft supplies (like yarn, cloth, felt, paint, etc.)

-       old magazines

-       a variety of paper

-       wood, glass, plastic

-       random stickers and found photos

-       inspiration for your next art project

 

Prices:

VERY CHEAP! Most things are under a dollar, and they offer grab bags for up to a few dollars. Last time I went, they were offering barely used Dwell magazines for 25 cents each.

 

Usually doesn't carry:

Things in pristine condition. Most of this stuff has been handled and used. However, if you’re lucky you’ll find some mint condition supplies.

 

 

HOW-TO ZINE!

Time for another ZINE COLLABORATION with UT Arlington!!!

Task:
Create one 8.5 x 11 zine spread (remember to include space for creep and margin) about something you know how to do: fixing your fixie, making a PB&J sammie, shopping at the mall, washing your hair, eating a ballenced meal, making a zine spread, brewing kombucha, ANYTHING!

This project is capped at 20 students so please sign up with your name, place in line, and email address.
ex: Jasmine Silver #21 jasmineasilver[at]gmail.com

Due:
Thursday, March 3rd at 11:59pm

If you have any questions feel free to email me (Jasmine) with the above email. 

*image by Wes Larsen