Washington, DC bases political strategist and PR executive Ryan Prucker will moderate Wednesday’s panel discussion Anger and Politics at Eye Level Art’s 103 Gallery. Prucker is the president of Imagelight, a full service public relations firm out of Washington DC and New York, as well as a regular contributor to Fox News Channel, Entrepreneur Magazine, PR Online and more.
Read more about the Wednesday’s discussion, meet the panelists, reserve your spot and submit a questions here.
See Ryan speaking on Fox News below:
24 May
State of Shock
13 May
May Member’s Perks
Eye Level Art’s 103 Gallery has a slew of events this May, don’t miss out on any of them. But with deals like these…why would you?
Music
Tik Tok & Michael Trent (May 15) : The traveling musical side show Tic Tok will be stopping by the 103 gallery with their brand of Eastern European chamber folk. Usually known for busking in Berlin and caravanning across the country Tic Tok promises to bring an adventurous evening of music paired with the singer/songwriter talents of Michael Trent (The Films, Shovels & Rope).
Free admission and 3 complimentary drinks for Special Single, Couples, Artist, Patron and Special Patron Members. 2 Complimentary Drinks for Single Members and 1 Complimentary drink for Student Members. Doors are at 8pm. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door.
Cotton Jones & Jason and the Juggernauts (May 20) : Often referred to as a musical sound of Johnny Cash and Washed Out rolled into one, this confident and melodious duo Michael Nau and Whitney create a blend of indie pop and psychedelia while adding a folky and experimental twist. Well-known and celebrated for their live shows, Nau and McGraw craft jazzy folk peppered with pianos, strings and organs, fused with soft vocal harmonies. After listening to Cotton Jones live, one is usually left wondering why every year can’t be 1967. Free admission and 3 complimentary drinks for Special Single, Couples, Artist, Patron and Special Patron Members. Pre-sale Ticket Price at the Door ($10) and 2 Complimentary Drinks for Single Members and Student Pre-sale Ticket Price at the Door ($5) and 1 Complimentary drink for Student Members. Doors are at 8pm. Tickets are $10 in Advance, $12 at the door and $5 pre-sale for students with valid ID.
Stella by Starlight (May 27) : Stella by Starlight professes a special sound, seemingly fusing the magic of electro-pop bands with a more radio-friendly vibe. Frontman Nate Fowler developed the band’s psychedelic pop sound as a solo project while attending Duke University, where he was awarded with the MTVU Woodie Award for Best Music on Campus in 2007. Free admission and 3 complimentary drinks for Special Single, Couples, Artist, Patron and Special Patron Members. Pre-sale Ticket Price at the Door ($8) and 2 Complimentary Drinks for Single Members and Student Pre-sale Ticket Price at the Door ($5) and 1 Complimentary drink for Student Members. Doors are at 9pm. Tickets are $8 in Advance, $10 at the door and $5 pre-sale for students with valid ID.
Kiss the Sky (May 30) : Eye Level Art will combine the talents of 11 Charleston music heavyweights for Kiss the Sky on May 30 at the 103 Gallery on 103 Spring St. Inspired by the legendary musician, Jimi Hendrix, the ensemble will perform songs inspired by the influential artist’s music. Free admission and 3 complimentary drinks for Special Single, Couples, Artist, Patron and Special Patron Members. Pre-sale Ticket Price at the Door ($10) and 2 Complimentary Drinks for Single Members and Student Pre-sale Ticket Price at the Door ($5) and 1 Complimentary drink for Student Members. Doors are at 9pm. Tickets are $10 in Advance, $15 at the door and $5 pre-sale for students with valid ID.
Classes
Work From Life with Christopher Dotson (Mondays 6:30-8:30pm) : Perfect for the established and learning artist alike, learn with as much or as little instruction as you’d like. Bring your own supplies and Eye Level Art supplies a nude model and easels. Members price $12.00, regular price $15.00.
Yoga with Harry Dinwiddie (Tuesdays 6:30-7:45pm) : Learn from Charleston yogi Harry Dinwiddie as he guides students through a vigorous, but beginner friendly work out. Never tried yoga before? Not a problem! Come with an open mind and enjoy the work out. $10 for Members, $13 for Non-Members. Note: Tonight’s Yoga class is canceled, yoga will resume next Tuesday May, 18.
Visual Art + Special Events
State of Shock (Opening Reception May 14) : A new exhibition at Eye Level Art’s 103 Gallery will present a radically different type of exhibition to the Charleston audience. State of Shock by Fletcher Crossman imagines a time in which President Barack Obama has been assassinated, and explores the angry and sometimes violent responses to this event. Opening Reception 6:00-9:00pm. Exhibition runs through June 2.
Movies on the 103 Green (May 26) : Your favorite out door movie series is back! Join Eye Level Art for a screening of the romantic comedy Under the Tuscan Sun at the 103 Gallery. Bring your own bottle of wine or case of beer for a $5 corking fee and enjoy Italian treats by Newton Farms Catering. Free admission and waived corking fees for Members. Tickets are $5. Doors at 7:30pm
12 May
A Preview of State of Shock
21 Apr
Can of Free Worms
Eye Level Art Gallery Coordinator, Caroline Millard, was a columnist in this week’s Charleston City Paper with her opinion about Charleston’s “free” mentality.
I’m a fan of free. We all are. There’s been more than one event I’ve attended just because I received a free ticket. Likewise, I’ve worked more than once for various groups in Charleston without compensation. It happens.
The problem comes when the free mentality becomes the rule rather than the exception, and this city can’t operate for much longer unless we stop expecting free and start not only paying for culture, but paying to support Charleston’s fledgling progressive initiative.
The entire scenario is a little bit baffling when you break it down. You walk into a store. You see an item you like, check the price tag, then ask the store clerk if you can just take it with you. Not likely.
So it becomes a little confusing when people expect to attend a cultural event continuously without giving any sort of financial support. As Eye Level Art’s resident gallerina, it’s an embarrassment how many people expect an open bar at every art opening and free tickets to concerts. Let me be the bad guy by saying this: You’re not supporting the arts by showing up and drinking for free.
Yes, attending an event shows support for a talent. Having a warm body in a room, beaming at an artist’s new work or applauding when the musician finishes a set, is a wonderful feeling. But at the end of the day if that warm body doesn’t offer any kind of financial support, they aren’t helping pay rent, they aren’t purchasing new guitar strings or paint brushes, and they certainly aren’t helping to push Charleston’s talent further.
Now, here’s the part that might get me blacklisted: Charleston, you have to pay your talent. Charleston’s cultural talent — and here I’m talking about the musicians, artists, DJs, models, writers, designers, and other members of the community who add cultural depth — are the most over-worked and under-paid set in a town that prides itself on being a “progressive” city. But what is progressive about this universal expectation that those individuals will work for free?
I’ve modeled in Charleston for the past two years, and in that time I’ve seen a fantastic boom in Charleston’s creative spirit. The sheer number of designers and fashion events has grown exponentially. But what I’ve yet to see are any models banking on this style evolution. To work without compensation is not an exception to the rule — it is the rule. And if you’re not willing to work for free, you can sure bet there will be five other models willing to take your place.
But this plague certainly isn’t limited to models. The disgusting expectation that talent will work just for ego-stroking pervades every level of the creative community. Far too often I hear a DJ agreeing to play an event for free. Let me clarify here, I’m not shooting arrows at small events — say a free show in a coffee shop — I’m referring to some of this city’s largest cultural events. Events that pull hundreds or occasionally thousands of patrons. It’s one thing to do what you love and quite another to be taken advantage of for an event where nine times out of 10 somebody associated with it is taking home a paycheck at the end of the day.
Yes, strong talent must pay their dues to earn a reputable standing within the community. But only to a certain extent. When the collective creative community allows it to be the standard to work with no pay or qualified trade, it devalues the worth of that entire group.
If Charleston’s mentality doesn’t change, all those people the city relies on to bring something different to an otherwise traditional Southern town are going to leave in hopes of a market that pays for talent. I realize this isn’t a transition that will happen anytime soon, but we must make a collective agreement to change our mentality over time. Charleston culture-goers: Buy art. Purchase a concert ticket. Pay your photographers, writers, models, and DJs.
Eye Level Art was featured in today’s Charleston, South Carolina City Guide on the national blog, Design Sponge. The entire article is wonderful, especially the bit about us, read it here!
13 Apr
Holy City Artists & Fleas
Holy City Artists & Fleas
June 12 – 13, 2010
Noon – 8pm
EYE LEVEL ART 103 Gallery
103 Spring St
Charleston, SC 29403
::ABOUT::
Inspired by a recent visit to Brooklyn, Eye Level Art is excited to premier a new concept to Charleston’s creative community. Perfect for the trend-hunter, purveyors of cool and those wishing to indulge in Charleston’s true creative spirit, Holy City Artists & Fleas is an open market for our city’s creative community.
Open to artists, vintage clothing brokers, fashion & jewelry designers, screen printers, record labels, crafts people, chefs and more Holy City Artists & Fleas will allow locals to buy directly from new and emerging vendors and talents.
::VENDOR COST:: Vendors receive 100% of their sales.
Space Size : 10’ x 10’
Cost : $80.00/day
$150/Saturday and Sunday Combo
Space Size : 8’ Table
Cost : $25.00/day
$45/Saturday and Sunday Combo
Vendors may rent tables for $10.00 per day, or may bring their own.
::QUESTIONS & ANSWERS::
What kind of schedule can vendors expect?
Vendor load in and set up will begin promptly at 10:30am with doors opening for business at noon. If a vendor is late, participation in the market that day is at the discretion of Eye Level Art. The market will close at 8pm. Vendors must be out of the gallery no later than 9pm.
Are vendors responsible for staffing tables/booths?
Vendors are completely responsible for their space at Holy City Artists & Fleas including set up, staffing, sales, breakdown, and clean up of their space.
Will Eye Level Art take any commission from vendor sales?
No. Vendors receive 100% of their sales.
How do I become a vendor?
Email caroline@eyelevelart for a vendor application. You will be contacted within 24-48 hours.
When are registration/payment due?
Registration and payment (by check or cash only) are due by May 28. Applicants will be considered, space permitting, after May 28 and are subject to a $20.00 Late Registration Fee. Vendors will be placed in the order of their registration, register early and get your pick of the best spot for your wares. There are vendor spaces available inside and outside the gallery.
This sounds like a cool concept. But I can’t participate that weekend.
Eye Level Art plans to make this a monthly event. We hope you can join us for the second market!
I still have more questions…
That’s okay. You can email Caroline at caroline@eyelevelart.com She will be able to answer any additional questions.
12 Apr
Newton Farms Catering : Cocktail Hour with Hot Buffet
To find the total amount of your Eye Level Art + Newton Farms Event Package simply combine the discounted rental rate with the menu of your choice plus a 20% coordination fee (with the coordination fee Eye Level Art will handle load in/out of all vendors including catering, decor rentals, bar staffing and more!)
To find the total amount of your Eye Level Art + Newton Farms Event Package simply combine the discounted rental rate with the menu of your choice plus a 20% coordination fee (with the coordination fee Eye Level Art will handle load in/out of all vendors including catering, decor rentals, bar staffing and more!)
12 Apr
Newton Farms Catering : Lowcountry Buffet
Hors D’oeuvres Display
Seasonal Vegetable Crudités with Dill Dipping Sauce
Domestic Cheeses with Gourmet Crackers
Fresh Fruit Display with Cream Cheese Dipping Sauce
Dinner Buffet
Tossed Salad with Balsamic & Creamy Ranch Dressings
To find the total amount of your Eye Level Art + Newton Farms Event Package simply combine the discounted rental rate with the menu of your choice plus a 20% coordination fee (with the coordination fee Eye Level Art will handle load in/out of all vendors including catering, decor rentals, bar staffing and more!)
