ARC DEGREE 360 The David Wright House Foundation has partnered with Artlink, Inc. to present Arc Degree 360, an out of the ordinary art show and auction. Arc Degree 360 features dozens of beautifully transformed and inspired ostrich eggs created by local artists. These ovoid masterpieces bring egg decorating to a whole new level in Phoenix. Proceeds from the auction at the Art d’Core Gala will benefit Artlink Inc, a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting artists, businesses, and the greater public to better understand, appreciate, and promote our thriving arts community in Phoenix. #ArcDegree360
David Wright House In 1950, Frank Lloyd Wright designed a home for his son David and daughter-in-law Gladys on 10 acres in the middle of citrus groves at the base of Camelback Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona. The design elevated the home in the form of a spiral rising from the desert floor, converting the treetops into the lawn and revealing 360° views of the mountains forming the valley. Mr. Wright titled the plans “How to Live in the Southwest.” Completed in 1952, the David Wright House is one of three spiral designs realized by Mr. Wright and the precursor to the Guggenheim Museum in New York City. The mission of the David Wright House Foundation is to restore and maintain the David Wright House and grounds, to celebrate the artistic legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright at the site of one of his most unique and architecturally significant houses through tours, educational programs, exhibitions, lectures, research facilities, events and performances, and to inspire creativity in future generations of artists and architects. The Foundation aims to Preserve Wright’s last residential masterpiece, Celebrate the artistic legacy of Mr. Wright, and Inspire future generations of artists and architects.
A Taliesin Tradition Frank Lloyd Wright apprentices/students, engineers and landscape artists would paint and decorate hundreds of goose eggs as place settings/favors for guests at the big Taliesin Easter brunch. The tradition of elaborate egg decorating at Taliesin dates back to the 1930s. Once the eggs were merely dyed, then artistic talent won out. Goose eggs were ordered from California. Then the fun began. Some of the eggs were decorated with floral bouquets done by landscape architect Cornelia Brierly; some Oriental simplicity by architect Ling Po; some abstract designs by student Val Cox; and some very whimsical. Students would draw inspiration from Arizona Highways, pencilling outlines of bougainvillea blooms, geometric patterns, each year incorporating new colors and new designs. The David Wright House is creating a similar tradition by reaching out to the local artist community. Having local artists decorate eggs to contribute to a community celebration we can see how this activity can not only inspire creative thought and process for the artist but grow the cultural value in a community.
Artlink Inc. Artlink Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to linking artists, business and the public to better understand, appreciate and support a thriving arts community in downtown Phoenix. Artlink supports a variety of community-based art events, including complimentary Trolley Tours during the monthly First Friday Art Walk, one of the country’s largest self-guided gallery tour; Downtown Arts Tours, specially selected guided gallery tours; a year-round Pop Up Gallery Program featuring exhibitions in nontraditional spaces; the annual Juried Exhibition; the annual Art d’Core Gala, and the annual Art Detour self-guided tour, featuring open studios, pop-up galleries, family-friendly art experiences and more.
Kids Detour Take a WRIGHT TURN during ART DETOUR weekend, March 19th and 20th, 2016. Join Opportunity 4 Kids and the David Wright House Foundation for a fun and egg-spressive art activty in the Drive Thru Gallery courtyard and at each of the Artlink Trolley Hubs. Paints, markers, and more will be availble for Detour kids to create special decorated ostrisch egg. The eggs will be displayed in a larger art installation at the David Wright House for their Easter celebration on March 26th. About Art Detour 28: Hosted by Artlink Phoenix, this is a special invitation to explore the arts and culture of our city; this annual event presents a road map that guides you to meet Phoenix artists and to discover the myriad of art spaces that fill our downtown. Head to http://artlinkphoenix.com/art-detour/ for event information.
ARC DEGREE 360 Artists + Eggs
LISA ALBINGER
www.lisaalbinger.com
MATTI BAINE
www.mattibaine.com
CHRIS BOYD
overmanarts.org
KAREN CARNOW
artisticabilitygallery.com
CINDY CASTILLO
LAURA COHEN HOGAN
cohenhogan.net
BRYCE FALK
DAVID FALK
JEFF FALK
SERENA FONZE
FOUND:RE PHOENIX DIEGO PEREZ
www.foundrehotels.com
JOLYN FRAZIER
www.jolynfrazier.work
JANEL GARZA
GEOFF GILDNER
www.geoffgildner.com
JOSEPH MARK HANSON
PAM HOUSEHOLDER
www.pamhouseholder.blogspot.com
DAMIAN JIM
damianjim.com
KAZ
artexplorersaz.com
KIYOMI KING
KRISTINE KOLLASCH
www.artandenvironments.com
TAMMI LYNCH-FORREST
www.arizonamosaico.com
CONSTANCE MCBRIDE
constancemcbride.com
JOEY MORGAN
www.artmixedup.com
LINNEA PERGOLA
linneapergola.net
JESSE PERRY
www.jesseperryart.com
WRARA PLESOIU
www.behance.net/wrara
REMBRANT QUIBALLO
www.rembrandtquiballo.com
ALICIA ROBLES
aliciaroblesart.com
TARA SHARPE
tarasharpe.com
LACEY SHELTON
www.laceyshelton.com
JASON SMITH
www.jasonsmithart.com
LAURA SPALDING BEST
lauraspaldingbest.com
RACHEL SRINIVASAN
rachelsrinivasan.com
ED TAYLOR
FRED TIEKEN
www.fredtieken.com
ROSSITZA TODOROVA
www.rossitza.net
LUCRETIA TORVA
www.torvafineart.com
JOAN WATERS
joanwaters.me
WRIGHT IN THE GARDEN
wrightinthegarden.com
STEVEN YAZZIE
www.stevenyazzie.com
DAVID WRIGHT HOUSE