Anne Luise Buerger, the former Teacher Coordinator of the Mentoring Program, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2010, succumbing to cancer.
There will be a memorial service for Anne at 1 PM on Sunday, July 25 at St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 9 Carleton Avenue, Port Washington, NY and a reception at her home thereafter.
An architecture teacher at NYC’s High School of Art and Design, Anne was described recently by a former student as the best teacher he had at the HSAD. Perceptive, smart, a delightful colleague, Anne loved kids; in turn, they adored her.
Almost ethereal, Anne inspired students and mentors alike. In a quiet, self-effacing way, Anne affected scores of kids and adults. It was a delight to work with Anne and a privilege to know her.
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I’ve presumed to add a few of the comments extolling Anne.
“Anne was inspiring, devoted and caring. She saw the potential in others and did everything she could to see it grow ” —Maruchi Santana, Chief Client Officer, Executive Creative Director, Parham Santana
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“thats so sad . . . she was really great!” —David, former HSAD student
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She was such a lovely lovely lovely woman.
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Our end of the year exhibit, “Create! Don’t Hate,” is now open to the public. Go see it at the AIGA National Design Gallery Mezzanine through July 22nd.
In addition, six of the student projects will be unveiled on Clear Channel’s Spectacolor HD billboard at the corner of Broadway and 47th on July 6th starting at 12:15PM. Join us there.
If you’d like to participate in all this excitement, then sign up to be a mentor next fall. See aiganymentoring.org for more information.
Six students from New York City’s High School of Art and Design are being given an opportunity that many designers only dream of – their designs will be featured on Clear Channel’s “Spectacolor HD” digital billboard in Times Square. The billboards were created as part of Create! Don’t Hate., a Design Ignites Change mentoring initiative. Professional designers from the mentoring program of the New York chapter of AIGA worked with students from the High School of Art and Design to create billboard designs addressing the theme of tolerance.
The winning billboard designs will be unveiled on Spectacolor HD during a launch event at the corner of Broadway and 47th Street on July 6th starting at 12:15pm The mentors, project coordinators, representatives from Worldstudio and Clear Channel, along with the general public will be on hand to celebrate with the students and their families.
We would like to congratulate one of two 2010 Interpublic Mentoring Scholarships: Arielle Jennings, a senior at High School of Art and Design whose mentor is Beth Tondreau which is awarded through the Department of Education Mentoring Program.
This participatory exhibition shines a light on the careers of 25 designers from a variety of backgrounds, whose own lives and experiences demonstrate the ideal combination of diversity and excellence. Visitors will also be encouraged to consider their own journeys and place in design.
Join us in celebrating these extraordinary designers:
Gail Anderson, creative director, design, SpotCo
Archie Boston, founder and principal, Archie Boston Graphic Design
Andy Cruz, owner and art director, House Industries
Charles Dawson, artist and designer
Aaron Douglas, artist and illustrator
Emory Douglas, graphic artist
Rafael Esquer, founder and principal, alfalfa studio
Karin Fong, director and partner, Imaginary Forces
Sylvia Harris, information design strategist
Lorenzo Homar, graphic artist
John C Jay, global executive creative director and partner, Wieden+Kennedy
Steve Jones, principal and creative director, Plantain Studio
Garland Kirkpatrick, founder and principal, Helvetica Jones
Saki Mafundikwa, founder and director, Zimbabwe Institute of Vigital Arts (ZIVA)
Chaz Maviyane-Davies, professor of design, Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Boston
Pablo Medina, founder and principal, Cubanica
Rebeca Méndez, founder and principal, Rebeca Méndez Communication Design
Bennett Peji, founder and principal, Bennett Peji Design
Samina Quraeshi, co-founder and principal, SQ Design Publishers
Edel Rodriguez, artist and illustrator
Art Sims, founder and CEO, 11:24 Design Advertising
Lucille Tenazas, founder and principal, Tenazas Design
Michele Washington, founder and principal, Washington Design
LeRoy Winbush, founder and principal, Winbush Design
Maurice Woods, founder and chair, Inneract Project
The exhibition is free and open to the public from May 20–July 23, 2010. Exhibitions are made possible by the generous support of AIGA members and partners.
Gallery hours and location
Monday through Thursday, 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Friday, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
AIGA National Design Center
164 Fifth Avenue (between 21st and 22nd Streets)
New York, NY 10010
Angie loves chocolate ice cream, and last Friday we couldn’t resist to stop by Pink Berry on our way to find crazy graffitis around Soho. A few months ago I took her to my favorite ceramic studio in Carroll Garden and she made this really cool character. Of course she is a fan of Tim Burton and went to see the show at MOMA 20 times (she is not kidding!). We went 3 times together during the free Friday afternoons and saw many other shows too. We always have a lot of fun together.Edit This
Digital Day Camp (DDC10) will invite 16 NYC public high school students to participate in the pilot of our Mobile App School. As part of this 3-week intensive, students will work alongside experienced artists, designers, and technologists to design their own software application for the mobile platform. Students will research cell phones as tools for creative interaction, learn how to create graphics for mobile devices, and organize all their great ideas into one collaborative mobile app proposal. At a closing reception for the Mobile App School, students and creative collaborators will pitch their proposed app to an audience of application developers.
The theme for DDC10 responds to our summer exhibition, Re:Group: Beyond Models of Consensus. Throughout the process of researching and designing their app, students will meet and learn about the work of Re:Group artists whose practice poses social, creative, and bottom-up solutions and interventions in response to community challenges. These explorations will inform their work as they imagine new potienals for the mobile platform.
DDC will accept 16 students from NYC public high schools in 2010. Participating students are paid a $20/day stipend, paid out at the program’s conclusion.
Deadline to Submit Applications : Thursday, June 10, 2010
Notification of acceptance to program: Friday June 18, 2010
DDC10 Schedule Monday–Thursday, 1:30-5:30PM
Starting: Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Ending: Monday, July 26, 2010
Final presentation: Tuesday, July 27, 2010, 6PM–8PM
Location: All events will take place at Eyebeam - 540 W 21st Street (btwn 10th & 11th Avenue)
Student is eligible to apply if s/he:
Is currently enrolled in a public high school;
Can recruit a teacher, school staff member, or community group organizer to fill out the DDC Recommendation form;
Can demonstrate an interest in art, technology, and/or cultural/political issues;
Has an exemplary attendance record and a willingness to learn new things;
Is available for the entire duration of each day at the Digital Day Camp!!!
Previous experience with new media tools and technology is not preferred or a prerequisite for the program. Ideal candidates are interested in new learning experiences and environments and opportunities to engage with different students and local artists.
All programs are FREE. Advance registration is suggested. Please contact the Education Department with any questions at 212.849.8353 or cheducation@si.edu
SPRING 2010 PROGRAMS
SPACES STILL AVAILABLE! SIGN UP TODAY!
Studio Visit: Richard Meier Architects & Partners
Wednesday, May 5
6:00–7:30pm
Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of one of the leading award-winning architecture firms in the word. Pritzker Prize winner Richard Meier’s firm will open your eyes to the world of innovative architectural design and you will be able to gain insight into their many projects all around the world. Registration Limit: 15 Click here to register
Design Studio: Fashion with Alabama Chanin
Two sessions, May 17–18
4:30–7:00pm
Join us for a two-day workshop and learn what true sustainable fashion design is about. Fashion designer Natalie Chanin of Alabama Chanin (formerly of Project Alabama) will share with you her experiences in the world of fashion and will show you how to redesign an old t-shirt using stitching, embroidery, and appliqués. Registration Limit: 15 Click here to register
Ongoing Classes, Programs & Exhibitions at the New York Public Library
The New York Public Library offers free public classes, programs and exhibitions at its 90 locations in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Check out their website to explore upcoming events: http://www.nypl.org/events
New York City Department of Parks & Recreation: Get up, get out, and do something! Just about any day of the year, you can find something fun, informative, and healthy to enjoy at an area park. Check out the events calendar on their website to find an event that matches your interests and location: http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/p5
Green School Resource Fair
Saturday, April 17Public school students and guests are invited to the Green Schools Alliance Green School Resource Fair on April 17. At the fair, school communities can connect with one another and with local and national experts in order to share greening experiences. Join students and club leaders, school administrators, business officers, facility managers, teachers, parents, green companies, environmental groups, community leaders and elected officials, and others who care about greening our schools as they share best practices, discover ways to reduce our impact on the environment, and grow our green schools community. The Green Schools Resource Fair will be held at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Educational Campus at 122 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on April 17. Students can register for the fair online. To learn more, please contact Ozgem Ornektekin at Oornektekin@schools.nyc.gov.
Super Sábado! Target Free Third Saturdays at El Museo
Saturday, April 17, 2010
11:00 am - 8:30 pm
This month, El Museo celebrates Immigrant Heritage Week with free exhibitions, gallery tours, art making workshops, walking tours, film screening, and spoken word recitals.
Admission: FREE. For more information, click here. 1230 Fifth Avenue at 104th Street
212.831.7272 www.elmuseo.org
