political bodymod

this interview starts interesting and gets better- he ends up talking about one of his other projects in which he hacked a video game created by the us military to illustrate his point.

here's a link to the current event- the server is overloaded at the moment

I'm now PR for Portland Open Studios, this is my first project

Press Release from the city on the wire!

Thank you Careen for all your help on our press release and this one!!

Cheers,
Kindra

	City of	Sam Adams, Mayor E: mayorsam@ci.portland.or.us Twitter: @mayorsamadams www.mayorsamadams.com
	PORTLAND, OREGON
	Office of Mayor Sam Adams

March 1, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:

Mayor Sam Adams, Portland Arts Community to Celebrate 10 Years of Portland Open Studios

Portland, Ore. -- For two weekends every year, "Portland Open Studios Tour" artists in the Portland metropolitan area open their studios to the public. This Thursday, March 4, Mayor Sam Adams and Portland Open Studios will be hosting a City Hall reception and ceremony to celebrate the ten-year anniversary of Portland Open Studios.

"The arts in Portland help define and differentiate Portland as an energetic and creative community," said Mayor Adams. "Helping artists make their work accessible to the public and helping the public understand the value of professional artists benefits us all."

To commemorate the milestone, Mayor Adams will read a proclamation recognizing Portland Open Studios' commitment to providing art education to all members of our community, adults and children alike, and for its dedicated support of local working artists. Portland Open Studios will unveil the organization's 10th Anniversary Purchase Prize gift to the City of Portland.

"In the past 10 years, over 500 artists have participated in Portland Open Studios, sharing the act of art making with thousands of visitors from around the block and across the country," said Kelly Neidig, President of Portland Open Studios. "We could not have remained self-sufficient for ten years without the individuals and business who support us and local artists by buying our Tour Guide and taking the tour. This celebration is for our volunteers, our neighbors and for everyone who has supported us."

Portland Open Studios supports local artists and also provides an art education experience; visitors can watch artists at work in 100 studios around Portland during the second and third weekends in October. In 2009, for the tenth year anniversary, an exciting mentorship program was introduced, connecting art students in the public high schools with participating artists. More than 20 artists on the tour mentored 45 students, giving them an inside view of their studios and business practices. These young apprentices could become the future creative capital of Portland.

"Portland Open Studios was truly a springboard for me as an artist because others took notice of my work that may not have before then," said Chris Haberman, 2008 Portland Open Studios artist. "It helped me get on OPB's Oregon Art Beat and into the next phase of my career."

The City Hall reception also kicks off a special month-long City Hall Exhibition, The 10 x 10 Show, which features works of art by over 80 artists in the 2009 Portland Open Studios tour. The event is free and open to the public. Artwork is for sale with 20 percent going to the Kimberly Gales Scholarship fund for young artists.

Visitors can enjoy music, refreshments, and this rare opportunity to see an array of art by Portland Open Studios' artists. Refreshments are being generously provided by Storyteller Wine, Full Sail Brewing Co, and Artemis Foods. Music entertainment includes Jim Boydston, Daryl Davis, and Steve Remington of Manzanita.

To learn more, contact Pollyanne Birge with the Office of Mayor Adams at 503-823-4182, or visit www.portlandopenstudios.com.

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