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Community Organizations partner together to Present a Recycled Art Show, Awards Announced, Supporting Programs Also Presented

To draw the community’s attention to the ‘art of recycling’ and in honor of Earth Day the Palm Springs Public Library, partnering with the Palm Springs Public Arts Commission and sponsored by Palm Springs Disposal Services and the Palm Springs Sustainability Commission partnered together to present an art show titled Inspiration Waste Land – A Recycled Art Show. This artwork is currently on display in the Library until April 27^th and showcases art created out of trash, found objects and works of art reworked into something new by local artists and area high school students.

The call for artists to participate went out in February to Coachella Valley and High-Desert artists and local high school students in 9^th – 12^th grade to submit new works of art created from existing materials. Two cash awards were offered, one (1) $500 for Best-In-Show adult and one (1) $500 for Best-In-Show youth/student. Louisa Castrodale was the adult artist winner for her piece titled Waste of Monet and David Gonzalez-Silva, a High School Senior, won the student award for his piece titled Almost Paradise. There were also four Honorable Mention selections chosen. All prizes were awarded at an unveiling reception and awards celebration on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at the Library.

Kids can also have the opportunity to get in on the fun by creating their own works of art out of recycled and found materials. Led by the S.C.R.A.P. Galley, youth in grades K – 5 can create art using ‘trash’ on Wednesday, April 17^th at 3:30 p.m. in the Youth Story Room at the Library.

The inspiration for this art show was fueled by the film Waste Land. This movie was filmed over three years and documents artist Vik Muniz as he journeys from his home in Brooklyn to his native Brazil and the world’s largest garbage dump, Jardim Gramacho, located on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro. There he photographed an eclectic band of “catadores” — or self-designated pickers of recyclable materials. Muniz’s initial objective was to “paint” the catadores with garbage. However, his collaboration with these inspiring characters as they recreated photographic images of themselves out of garbage reveals both the dignity and despair of the catadores as they begin to re-imagine their lives. The Library will screen the film on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.

L-R: Adult Best-In-Show winner Louisa Castrodale, Honorable Mention Youth Tyler Tipton, Honorable Mention Youth Jake Williams, Honorable Mention Adult Ken Chase, Honorable Mention Adult Christine Hall, Youth Best-In-Show winner David Gonzalez-Silva

This recycled art show and supporting programs provided another point-of-view about recycling and how found objects and materials, otherwise thought of as trash, could be re-imagined.

CALLING FOR ARTIST SUBMISSIONS: 2013 Inspiration Waste Land – A Recycled Art Show

The Palm Springs Public Library in partnership with the Palm Springs Art Commission and sponsored by the Palm Springs Sustainability Commission and Palm Springs Disposal Services is presenting a juried art show inspired by the film Waste Land.

Coachella Valley and  High-Desert artists and Palm Springs area high school student artists are invited to submit new works of art created from existing materials. Artists can also re-use a previously created work and re-imagine it or use materials that would normally be headed for the landfill to create your piece. Use any medium, including sculpture, to showcase your interpretation of Inspiration Waste Land.

Two cash awards will be given, one (1) $500 for Best-In-Show adult and one (1) $500 for Best-In-Show youth/student. There will also be Honorable Mention ribbons presented to a select number of entries.

So, if you are an artist that resides in the Coachella Valley, High Desert or are a student artist enrolled and attending a Palm Springs area High School, please consider submitting for this exciting show.

Here are the details:

The inspiration for this art show was fueled by the film Waste Land. This movie was filmed over three years and documents artist Vik Muniz as he journeys from his home base in Brooklyn to his native Brazil and the world’s largest garbage dump, Jardim Gramacho, located on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro. There he photographs an eclectic band of “catadores” — or self-designated pickers of recyclable materials. Muniz’s initial objective was to “paint” the catadores with garbage. However, his collaboration with these inspiring characters as they recreate photographic images of themselves out of garbage reveals both the dignity and despair of the catadores as they begin to re-imagine their lives.

We invite you to respond to the theme and create new work and new ideas from existing materials. Re-use a previously created work and re-imagine it or use materials that would normally be headed for the landfill to create your piece. Use any medium, including sculpture, to showcase your interpretation of Inspiration Waste Land.

PRIZES

• One (1) $500 Award to Best-In-Show Adult (18+ years or older, not currently enrolled in the PSUSD)
• One (1) $500 Award to Best-In-Show Youth (Palm Springs Area High School students in grades 9–12)
• Jurors will also award Honorable Mention Ribbons based on the quality and appropriateness of the artwork submitted.

ELIGIBILITY

• Open to all Coachella Valley and High-Desert Artists 18+ years or older, not currently enrolled in the Palm Springs Unified School District (PSUSD)
• Open to all students in 9^th – 12^th grade currently attending a Palm Springs area High School
• Maximum ONE entry per artist
• Artworks and digital images must be original and relevant to the theme
• No artwork reproduced by any commercial process
• Original oil, watercolor, gouache, acrylic, mixed media, ink or charcoal, pastels, photography, collage, monotypes, prints, digital and computer generated images, and sculpture, subject to size and weight limitations, are eligible.

NON-ELIGIBLE WORK

• Artwork that has appeared in its current form in a previous Coachella Valley art show
• Crafts, functional or decorative work

LIABILITY

• Insurance protection is the responsibility of each artist
• Neither the Palm Springs Public Library, the Public Arts Commission, the Palm Springs Sustainability Commission, the City of Palm Springs, or its directors, staff, or volunteers, nor anyone connected with the art show, will be responsible for loss or damage however caused.

RULES OF ENTRY

• Hanging artwork may not exceed 24” H x 24” H x 6” D, 20 lbs. weight
• Artwork may not be less than 9”H x 12”W framed.
• Artwork must be dry and properly prepared for hanging with wire
• Watercolors, pastels, charcoal, pencil/pen, ink, monoprints, works on paper and photography must be framed and covered with glass or Plexiglas
• Wrap-around canvas paintings do not require framing
• Pedestal sculpture must not exceed 18”H x 12”W x 12”D, 35 lbs. weight. No wall-mounted or floor standing sculpture will be accepted for this show

ENTRY PROCESS/DEADLINE/DELIVERY DATE

Artists will submit a digital submission entry form via email to: psplwasteland@gmail.com  with up to five (5) images of the art work attached for consideration; only one entry per artist. The deadline for digital submissions is: Saturday, March 23^rd, 2013 by 5:00 p.m. PST. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS.

A panel comprised of local art experts and participating organizations will make the selections of those works to be included in the show. Artists will be notified by Thursday, March 28^th, 2013 and MUST DELIVER their selected art works in-person to the Library on Tuesday, April 2^nd between 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. NO EXCEPTIONS.

The Reception/Opening will be on Sat. April 6^th, 2013 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. where two (2) prizes of $500 each will be awarded, one to an adult artist and the other to a youth artist.  All artists in the show are encouraged to attend the opening awards reception. The art show will be taken down by April 29^th and artists will need to come to the Library to pick-up their art work on Tuesday, April 30^th from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

JURORS

Award recipients will be selected by a panel comprised of local art experts and members of the sponsoring organizations. The panel will consist of a minimum of three but no more than seven people. The panel will review the quality and appropriateness of the artwork submitted and determines the award winners.

NOTIFICATION

Artists will be notified of non-accepted work by email when judging is completed by Thursday, March 28^th. All artists must include a local telephone number and a valid email address on their entry form so they can be contacted.

SALES

Submitted artwork must remain on display for the duration of the show. Sales are not permitted at the Library; however, interested parties may leave their contact information with either Julie Warren at the Library or Jennifer Henning, Public Arts Coordinator, at City Hall.

CLOSE OF EXHIBITION

All displayed works must be picked up Tuesday, April 30^th, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Palm Springs Public Library. The Library, nor the City of Palm Springs will not be responsible for artwork not picked up on April 30th, 2013, between 10:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m.

DISCLAIMER

The City of Palm Springs, its officers, agents and employees, in connection with the Inspiration Waste Land Juried Art Show April 6 – 29, 2013, reserves the right to reject all submittals and decline artwork submitted for this exhibition.

OPENING RECEPTION AND AWARDS

The opening reception and presentation of awards will take place Saturday, April 6, 2013, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Palm Springs Public Library, 300 S. Sunrise Way. Award winners will be announced at 2:00 p.m.

INFORMATION?

Jennifer Henning, Public Arts Coordinator

760-778-8408

jennifer.henning@palmspringsca.gov

Julie Warren, Library Services & Public Relations Manger

760-416-6731

julie.warren@palmsprings-ca.gov

2013 Inspiration Waste Land – A Recycle Art Show

IMPORTANT DATES:

Digital Submission of artwork due:

Saturday, March 23^rd, 2013 by 5:00 p.m. PST

psplwasteland@gmail.com

MUST include entry form information in email

Artist Notification: Thursday, March 28^th

Art drop off: Tuesday, April, 2^nd 10:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m.

Opening reception & awards: Saturday, April, 6^th 1:30 p.m.– 2:30 p.m. (awards will be announced at 2:00 p.m.)

Show will be on display in the Library April 6^th – 27^th

Daily, Tuesday – Saturday, during regular hours of library operation

Art pick up: Tuesday, April 30^th 10:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m.

ENTRY FORM (Please Include ALL the following in the email submission)

Name:

Address:

City Zip:

Local Phone:

Email:

Title of Artwork:

Explain how this piece adheres to the theme (ten words or less):

Date Artwork Completed:

Dimensions: Height Width Depth Weight

Medium:

* PLEASE NOTE: A Release of Liability must be signed when artwork is delivered.

New Automated Materials Handling System Ribbon Cutting!

Mayor Pougnet, City Council Members Chris Mills and Paul Lewin along with the Library Board of Trustees and City Staff celebrate by cutting the ribbon!

The Library Goes High-Tech, A Ribbon-Cutting to Celebrate!

The Palm Springs Public Library has a new Automated Materials Handling System! This system will be celebrated with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, January 16^th at 3:00 p.m. presented by the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Pougnet, City Council Members Chris Mills, Paul Lewin, and Ginny Foat as well as Library Board President David Gray and Trustees Lynne Bushore, Linda Futterer and Ron Willison will do the honors along with Jeannie Kays, the Director of Library Services, and City staff.

The new automated materials handling system allows items to be checked in immediately upon return and then automatically sorts the items into appropriate bins for shelving. With over 367,000 items checked out in the last fiscal year, this will make a major impact on service at the Library. “The Library Board of Trustees saw that making a commitment to this type of advanced technology was a leap forward and will assist both the staff and the public now, and in years to come,” said David Gray, President of the Library Board of Trustees.”

Faster time from check-in to availability on the shelf and easier check-outs is a win-win for both the public and the library staff!  “This new system makes checking items in and out of the library more efficient for users and staff”, said Jeannie Kays, Director of Library Services. “The Library is grateful that the Trust Fund/Endowment can support capital improvements at the Palm Springs Public Library.

Popular Music Performance Series Returns to the Library!

The Palm Springs Public Library is excited to present the popular music series ‘Notes in the Desert’ again this season. There will be two concerts this year; the first will be on Friday, December 7^th featuring The Desert Strings Harp Ensemble.

This hour long concert, with no intermission, will consist of solo and ensemble selections, incorporating holiday music along with popular, classical and world music.

The ensemble also features harpist, Dr. Vanessa Sheldon, a favorite performer from the past.

The doors for this FREE concert will open at 6:00 p.m. and the concert will begin at 6:30 p.m., seating is limited, no reservations are available.

The second concert of this series will be in late January and feature guitarist Robby Longley.

Santa to appear at the Palm Springs Public Library as part of the Fall Into Reading–For the Thrills & Chills Finale Celebration

On Saturday, December 1^st, 2012 the Palm Springs Public Library will celebrate the finale of the Fall Into Reading—For the Thrills & Chills month-long reading program.  Beginning at 10:00 a.m. kids will have the opportunity to write letters to Santa, work on holiday crafts to take home or to add to the Library’s youth room decorations and play reading trivia. From 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus will make a special appearance to receive the children’s letters in-person and to hear their wish lists.  Santa will give out candy canes and pose for pictures with the children if their parents bring their own cameras.

This celebration will bring the month-long reading program to a close and the final weekly prize basket drawings for each of the categories: pre-K, K-5^th grades,   6^th-12^th grades and adult winners will be drawn from the completed entries.  ALL AGES were invited to participate in the reading program which included activities, special events, weekly prize baskets and of course reading! This program was part of a year-long focus on reading which also included a Spring Into Reading program during the month of April and D-I-Y Summer Reading this summer from June to July.

 At the end of that same day the Library will participate in the Festival of Lights Parade. Some library staff will perform in a book cart drill team celebrating the books and movies of the holiday season! The library entry will also feature special celebrity guest Manny-the-Movie-Guy.

Code Breaker and Author Annette Salvesen to Speak at the Library

On Tuesday, November 20, 2012 Author Annette Salvesenwill appear at the Palm Springs Public Library at 6:00 p.m.  Ms. Salvesen will discuss her book, “Sworn to Secrecy: World War II” which chronicles her story of being a code breaker at the Bletchley Park facility in England.

In 1944, during World War II, Annette Salvesen vowed never to discuss her work decoding messages from British intelligence agents stationed in Germany. Her book details her time at Bletchley Park, the highly secretive Government Code and Cypher School in Buckinghamshire, England. According to historical accounts, the high-level intelligence produced at Bletchley Park shortened the War in Germany by at least two years and saved millions of lives.

While Salvesen worked with messages from intelligence agents, other areas worked to crack messages sent within the German military through the “Enigma” cipher machine – a device the Nazis believed produced unbreakable codes. The decoders’ work helped strategic planning in some of the War’s biggest military operations. Knowing the enemy’s whereabouts before an attack was critical.
              

Prime Minister Winston Churchill praised the efforts – and the discretion – of the Bletchley staff, referring to the dedicated workers as “The geese that laid the golden eggs and never cracked.”
 

She will share her story and read from select passages of her book. The lecture is FREE and open to the public, but seating is limited.  The lecture will be presented in The Learning Center at the Library.

The Friends of the Palm Springs Library Host a Welcome Reception for the New Library Director

The Friends of the Palm Springs Public Library (FOPSL) are happy to welcome Jeannie Kays, the new Director of Library Services.  In celebration, and to give the public the opportunity to meet her, the Friends will be hosting a Special Welcome Social at the Library. The event will take place on Saturday, October 13th from 3:00—5:00 p.m. at the Palm Springs Public Library.

There will be refreshments and all will have an opportunity to meet and greet the new Library Director in-person. The event will be FREE and open to the public but the Friends are encouraging everyone to bring a donation of gently used/almost new books, DVDs and CDs to donate for their annual sale that raises funds to support the Library.

The Friends of the Palm Springs Public Library (FOPSL) are a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, who promote an informed interest in the Library and encourage and administer dues, gifts and bequests to the Library. The Friends sponsor a book club and several fund raising programs and service events to help raise money or materials for the Library.

Wine Book Club has a new Location and Host.

The Palm Springs Public Library is proud to announce a new partnership with Crave, a dessert and wine bar in downtown Palm Springs, as the new host and location of the monthly Wine Book Club.

Going into its fourth season, the Wine Book Club is a group, led by a Librarian, that meets the last Wednesday of each month (December’s meeting will be on 12/19/12). Attending is FREE and open to the public, anyone over the age of 21 is welcome to attend and join in the discussion of that month’s book selection over a glass of wine (for a nominal fee). Crave will also be offering happy hour for the attendees at a special price.

The new schedule for the Wine Book Club’s 2012-12013 season will begin on Wednesday, September 26th at 6:00 p.m. at Crave, located at 390 N. Palm Canyon Dr. in Palm Springs. The group is reading and will discuss Grimm Legacy by Polly Shulman. The full schedule can be found on the library’s web site at www.palmspringslibrary.org or on a book mark available at the Library or at Crave. All books are available to be checked out at the library and many of the books are available as an eBook or downloadable audiobook and can be downloaded from the Library’s website.

Crave is a new dessert bar that opened in downtown Palm Springs in April 2012.  Their focus is to have a place where people can decompress from their day and connect; with each other and the community. These connections are the heart of Crave’s unique experience and that focus made it the perfect location for the Wine Book Club.

Crave is open Wednesday through Sunday evenings for dessert and on Saturday and Sunday mornings for coffee and fresh baked croissants and scones. To find out more about their hours, menu offerings and special events visit their web site at www.craveps.com or call 760-469-4587.