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The motley crew of pumpkins glowing in the Ramon’s Tailor window.
Archive for October, 2011
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Carve It
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Art Can Feed Opening
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November 3, 2011
5:30 to 8:00pm
At Ramon’s TailorJoin us for the opening of “Art Can Feed”. The show where selected artists have created installations using only food cans as a medium. It’s an impressive and creative feat and one that benefits the great folks and amazing pantry at the St. Anthony’s Foundation. Come see the work and help support a great cause.
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4 Ideas: Art Can Feed
Artist: Illegal Art
Artist: Streetcolor
Artist: Jay Patrick Dion
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We’re excited about our Art Can Feed call for entries deadline, which is Friday, October 21. 5:30pm. In the artist salon, we were talking about ideas and thought we’d share some in the hopes it inspires you (and you inspire us!).
Repetition
This simple “To Do” type-based graphic was created from two colors of 3×3 post-it notes by the collective “Illegal Art.”
Packaging
Guilty as charged—we absolutely love well-designed labels. So we’re intrigued by redesigning, embroidering or knitting a series labels. While the can labels can’t be permanently altered, that doesn’t mean they can’t be wrapped or sleeved. Local artist Streetcolor is a yarn bomber who has covered bike racks, street poles and even a BART seat with knitted creations.
Using Magnets
There are some pretty powerful magnets, which opens a range of possibility for assembly and placement—hanging from the ceiling or attached to the wall.Sculpture
Building with cans is intriguing, whether it’s beautiful in form or function. We’re blown away by these ceramic cans and the resulting sculpture by artist Jay Patrick Dion.
Have fun, we can’t wait to see your submissions. Read about the entry requirements here.
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Call For Entries: Art Can Feed
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Have your work showcased in the “Art Can Feed” installation at Ramon’s Tailor in November and help feed the 197,000 people in San Francisco who struggle each day to feed themselves and their families. After the show the art will be deconstructed and all of the food will be donated to the St. Anthony’s Foundation.
Things to know:
- Proposal must use at least one nonperishable food can or package which will be donated to St. Anthony’s after the show.
- Any can/package labels must be unaltered/legible in order for donated items to be placed on pantry shelves within the St. Anthony’s, Social Work Center Pantry.
- Email a PDF of your idea (including dimensions and media) to hello@ramonstailor.com.
- Top foods in need are canned meats like tuna, chicken, ham and spam; peanut butter; canned soups; canned fruits; and top ramen.
- Entry fee: None
Deadline for Proposals: Friday, October 21, 2011, 5:30pm.
Selected entrants will be announced on Tuesday, October 25th.
Proposal/Artwork selected for exhibition is to be dropped off Sunday, October 30 from 3-5pm (site-specific installations may be given special days and times)
Show opens Thursday, November 3rd and runs through Sunday, November 27.Reference:
The St. Anthony’s Foundation is celebrating 60 years of feeding, healing, sheltering and clothing San Franciscans in need. Their supplemental pantry is unique in that it is set up like grocery store and eligible residents of the Tenderloin and South of Market can pick items directly from the shelves versus getting a pre-packed bag of food. Those eligible include families with at least 1 child under 18 living with them; individuals with a nutritionally related illness (diabetes, cancer, HIV, AIDS, etc.) pregnant women, and seniors 60+. If eligible, clients are able to shop 6 times a year. Learn more about the St. Anthony’s Foundation at: www.stanthonysf.org