Get Exposed to the Local Art Scene

Art Seen Alliance Presents Exposure Exhibit Tonight
Friday, 9 January 2009

Do-it-yourself, independent, or non-commercial artists need out support, and it's great when Austinites form an alliance dedicated to promoting individual artists. Art Seen Alliance epitomizes this dedicated spirit.

According to their web site, this organization "is engaged in cultivating artistic and cultural endeavors of all sorts. Our goal is simply to help artists get their art seen, facilitate making art, and bring art to places it is typically not seen."

The alliance engages in exposing Austin to photographers who bring different p.o.v.'s to local art. Meet these artists and view their work at the exhibit opener downtown tonight at one of those atypical places, IF+D (Innovation Flooring and Design). Entertainment from the illustrious DJ Chicken George highlights the reception. What a great way to expose yourself to Austin's art scene.

If you are a local artist seeking assistance in creating and displaying your work, contact Art Seen's director Warren McKinney through their web site form.

Exposure Opening Reception
6-10 PM Fri. 10 Jan.
IF+D
208 Colorado
Austin, TX 78701
Map and Directions

Thanks to Carl Webb and yelp.com for sharing about this event.

Three Free Weekenders @ Club DeVille: Thur. 8 - Sat. 10 Jan.

Loxsly, Haunting Oboe Music, and Peel - Thur., 8/01



La Snacks, The Weird Weeds, Cry Blood Apache, DJ Miss Manners - Fri., 9/01



Shapes Have Fangs, Cavedweller, and the Legendary Rockin' Rock City Rockingtons - Sat., 10/01

The Austin New Year tradition of Free Week began at Emo's; now other live music venues on Red River follow the tradition, under the inspiration and guidance of Emo's booking alumnus Graham Williams who now works with Transmission Entertainment. Beauty Bar, Club De Ville, Emo's, Mohawk, and Red 7 all take part in Free Week, lasting Thursday, January 2nd - Saturday, January 10th.

Transmission Entertainment presents a crunk and eclectic mix of indie music on two nights at Club De Ville worth mentioning. With all the hoopla about The Lemurs, What Made Milwaukee Famous, and Riverboat Gamblers, it's great seeing the lesser known - but equally talented - locals getting their props.

Thursday night, aural teasers Loxsly kick off a busy month with the mercurial Haunting Oboe Music, and live show rarity Peel opens, still pushing the underrated self-released EP August Exhaust Pipes.

On Friday, La Snacks play smart indie standards from the debut LP and Newfangled EP. The Weird Weeds experimentally sound off with songs from 2008's I Miss This, and Cry Blood Apache surprise local music lovers by not crashing the party. KOOP's Hip Hop Hooray host DJ Miss Manners spins between sets.

Saturday, the final night of Free Week, brings a retro garage rock vibe with 21st century verve. Master tape & reel recorders Shapes Have Fangs bring a new bag, with the acid-tinged folk rock of Cavedweller, and heavy-named The Legendary Rockin' Rock City Rockingtons. Some of us can only guess this band rocks.

Club De Ville
900 Red River
Austin, TX
Map and Directions

Have fun during the rest of Free Week, no matter what you do.