Today is gonna be the day...

Have a good one y'all.

Cari-what? Cari-who? Carifringe!

Sup sweet peas?

via http://icanhascheezburger.com/

Tonight I'm going to talk to you about something amazing. Ready? CARIFRINGE. If you don't know what that is, I feel really bad about how much your life sucks right now. Check out their website immediately and make sure you pay attention to this post. Here's what CARIFRINGE has to say about itself:

CariFringe is the newly created annual cultural and regional arts festival hosted by The Bahamas here in the capital city, Nassau. This year’s inaugural festival takes place over ten days, the 1st to the 11th of October, and promises movement, excitement, and creativity with its inclusion of a wide range of art forms, activities and performances at locations all over Nassau and something for everyone’s taste.

Didja hear that? Movement, excitement, something for EVERYONE! No, for realz. Just look at this schedule! http://carifringe.org/wordpress/schedule

So anyways, I've checked out 2 of the events so far and I have to say I was NOT disappointed. The first one [that I went to] was the Bahamas Writers Summer Institute "Writers In the Round" hosted by The Hub.

Now I'm not gonna lie, I was worried that this could turn out to be snoozefest 2010 but it was actually pretty freakin' cool. We all sat in a circle around the fire, okay it was three candles, and the writers had 2 minutes to share their work. It was a continuous flow of words, and breath, and laughter, and silence, and words. It was cozy, and then uncomfortable, and then nervous, laughter, and nervous laughter.

The best thing about it for me was that the crowd was mixed. Different age groups, different stories and many common threads. Oh and you know what else? The timing was perfect. I've been to readings that just drag on forever. NOT FUN. This was spot on. 

Later that evening I headed back to The Hub to watch a performance by the Bahamian Dance Theatre Company.

People, This company is the BIZNESS. I mean, it was major. The showcase was beautiful - a mixture of Bahamian influences, contemporary choreography, African fire and even some tap dancing. Honestly the tap dancer kind of stole the show!

The setting was intimate - only around 20 or so people and the dancers were so close you could hear them breathe. This performance was all about interaction. We weren't just seeing a show, we were helping it happen. 

 If The Bahamian Dance Theatre Company is having a performance, make sure you're there. A+

Mervin Smith: Founder/Artistic Director

Me (looking a hot mess) and the fabulous Mr. Smith.

Links: 

Carifringe http://carifringe.org/wordpress/

Bahamas Summer Writers Institute http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=58294416845&ref=ts

Back Like A Chiropract

Wuddup weirdos? 

my goofy sketches

Fartsy is officially back, and better than evah! Ridin' solo was hard y'all, mama needed some help. So without further adieu, it is my pleasure to introduce you to the supreme beings, the dames of DIY, the official fartsy team. 

       kachelle:    

 

I was born and raised on the farm to herd goats and sheep. I am adventurous and like a good card game here and there. I like bananas because they have no bone. I like to stand over people, eating juicy fruits till it gets in their eye. [Laughs] Seriously, I'm just a out-of-the-box girl who likes to be androgynous and carefree. I can't live without music and laughter. Just because I can't do something doesn't mean I care, like singing. Art is the one of the best things that happened to me. I don't know what else to say right now...I'd rather talk than type. I was forced [edit: asked very nicely by fabulous fartsy founder] to write this for you guys.....But it doesn't mean that I don't care. All in all, I love you guys!

    keva:           

  

They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself. Andy Warhol once said that. I'm a paint pusher, art junkie whatever you choose to call it. I love to DIY. I'll DIY anything in my path! If there is a will there must be a way surely. What could be better than sharing the love labour trial/error & successes with you?So come and explore the local gems and let's see what we can do with the treasures we find :D

xoxo - High on Life 

    khia:            

 

   I'm just a simple girl trying to find my place in this world. I've got big ideas and I'm crazy enough to believe I can make 'em happen. I started this blog in hopes of reaching a community of young artists/art enthusiasts who need a space to just be. I have a soft spot for local artists (242 STAND UP). I can't wait to see where this takes us. Likes: Art, artsy-fartsy-ness, androgyny, bright colors, dark colors, work ethic, DIY, music, you. Dislikes: Art, artsy-fartsy-ness (oh come on, you know you feel the same way), the man, bad things, 15a buses, intolerance.

-The FunkSoulOther.xo

So now that you've met the dream team, it's time we kick this thing into action. Here's a little somethin' for ya.

Farty's Five Reasons To Do Art 

(taken directly from the mouths of random art majors at COB)

  1. It can save your life.

  

  2. It forces you to develop your critical thinking.

  
  3. It's better for you than porn.

  

  4. You can create your own world, and then live in it.

  

  5. Do it. It will piss your parents off.

Have something you want to add? Leave it in the comments section. Have a story you want us to cover? A doodle you want featured on the site? Contact us at fartsyblog@gmail.com. Many kisses, fartsy loves you. <3

The Times They Are A-Changin'

Greetings paint pushers,

Tonight, a small announcement: fartsy is gettin' tuned up! Over the next few days, this site will be undergoing some changes. Changes to the layout, expanding this site's focus, and hopefully taking on additional writers.

While always remaining an art-based publication at its core, the fartsy crowd feels it has more to offer you. Expect posts on art, design, style and general FUNK. Stay tuned, fartsy will be back in a flash!

Isn't this supposed to be an ART blog?

 

Hello my darlings, mama missed you.

So I know so far there hasn't been any actual art on the art blog, this is what's known as a FAIL.

I was planning on rocking your worlds tonight with a super awesome DIY project that I've been wanting to try like forevs! However, that my dearies was another giant, stinking pile of FAIL. That ish did not work - at all!

So now I have nothing to contribute.

Hey look, a drawing of a puppy with a motivational slogan:

credit: Gemma Correll

So I figured I'd just post something to help you pass the time...

via http://fuckyeahtypography.tumblr.com/page/14

My love for Helvetica. Ps - can someone make this a part of my life?

Oh, wait here's something that's actually really cool. 

 

This is the drawing I made on www.kerismith.com . You can probably tell from her site that she's not all boring and serious about art. I have 2 of her books, "Wreck this Journal" and "The Guerrilla Art Kit." Keri describes herself as an author/illustrator turned guerrilla artist.The way she writes about public art is what really draws me to her. Many people make guerrilla art,  few hold it in such high esteem. Checkitowt!

    

 "IT IS SOMETHING TO BE ABLE TO PAINT A 

PARTICULAR PICTURE, OR TO CARVE A STATUE, 

AND 

SO MAKE A FEW OBJECTS BEAUTIFUL; BUT IT IS 

FAR MORE GLORIOUS TO CARVE AND PAINT THE 

VERY 

ATMOSPHERE AND MEDIUM THROUGH WHICH WE LOOK. 

TO AFFCT THE QUALITY OF THE DAY - THAT IS 

THE 

HIGHEST OF ARTS."

 (taken from the first page of Keri's Guerrilla Art Kit)

Oh oh oh! 

Before I forget, stop wasting your life and come to the ProGallery bake sale tomorrow downstairs in front of the S block. (Extra cool points if you actually BRING a baked good to sell) I'm baking cupcakes. Pics of the bake sale coming soon.

Alright, that's all I have. Sorry I didn't come through for you tonight guys...