Hi all,
Thank you Philip, for bringing this email to my attention. Unfortunately, somehow Manipulated Image got left out of the last grant which we received from the Arts Commission. I had submitted my bio, and description of Manipulated Image as part of the summer series, and video clip of my work was included with the grant proposal, but somehow the description of Manipulated Image that I had enclosed was switched for Projected Light, and Maniuplated Image was dropped from the proposal. I lost two Internationally known artists, one of which showed in the last Venice Biennial, because I couldn't even offer the expense of sending their work.
So now that I have aired my frustration, the following is the description of Manipulated Image and some related support data. I will also present letters of support from the community, and participating artists.
Manipulated Image @ the Complex
This screening series, conceived and curated by artist and filmmaker Alysse Stepanian, features experimental short videos by artists that explore the innovative use of technology and software to manipulate image. Invited guests discuss the way they digitally transform images to achieve their personal vision. During the last 8 events, the works of thirty-three artists from five continents operating on the cutting edge of technology and at the highest levels of creative expression have been screened.
Manipulated Image has permanent web presence: http://sfcomplex.org/wordpress/2009/03/manipulated-image
Manipulated Image has a following on Facebook from fans from around the globe: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=190010663326&v=info&ref=nf
Manipulated Image keeps a permanent archive of artist bios and links to their websites, as well as images from past screening events: http://alyssestepanian.com/mi_events.html
13 guest artists have discussed their work during the 8 Manipulated Image screenings. Three of these artists were from out of town. Two of these programs presented live interactive cinema. None of these artists have received stipends.
On April 24, during the third installment of Manipulated Image, featured guests, the Vasulkas made a historical presentation.
OTHER DATA:
Manipulated Image has had no overhead costs except for the Complex's normal operational costs.
During 7 shows, Manipulated Image has raised $1098 from ticket sales, all of which has gone to the Complex. The first show was free of charge.
Artists from other States are now inquiring about Manipulated Image and are being drawn to the Complex because of it, including Hey-Yeun Jang, an artist from New York City, whose work will be screened in December of 2009.
Manipulated Image has never had funding for ads in local papers. Regardless, a minimum of 5 free ads with color images, have appeared in the Reporter and Pasa Tiempo. In addition, the May 29th event was listed as "Pick of the Week" in the Reporter. See copies of the ads and write ups grouped with past event pics: http://alyssestepanian.com/mi_events.html
VOLUNTEER (IN-KIND) HOURS:
Alysse Stepanian: 320 hours (average of 40 hours per show)
Don Begley: web updates
13 presenting artists: 161 hours
8 other volunteers for ticket sales, set up: 83 hours
Total in-kind hours: 563 plus web updates.
Thank you all for your support and encouragement. As you all know, every little bit goes a long way.
best,
Alysse Stepanian
http://alyssestepanian.com/
505-466-4832
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