Updates from the PAR-Projects blog...

Hey there! We're officially back in the saddle preparing for part 1 of our next exhibition "Movement!" And we're proud to announce, the kinetic-based exhibition features a nice variety of moving sculptures by guest artists from around the nation and beyond. More specifically, on board for Part 1 of "Movement!" is Christian Benefiel (via an artist residency in  Helsinki, Finland), Billy Colbert (Washington, DC), J. Daniel Graham (Georgetown, KY), Joseph Hoffman (Columbus, OH), Fred Ellenberger (Cincinnati, OH), Tom Lohre (Cincinnati, OH), Brad Meredith (Louisville, KY) & internationally recognized TODT. Part 1 of the exhibition will open at The Clifton Cultural Arts Center on June 26th from 4pm - 9pm, so if you can find the time, please join us! The address is 3711 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH and the exhibition runs through August 6th. We'll also be featuring live performances on July 23rd. Thanks for your time.

 The parProjects Poster Drive and Phase 1 Fundraiser  kicks off May 29th @ The Comet (4579 Hamilton Ave. Cincinnati, OH). This is an all day event, so come on out before, after or during your holiday celebration! We'll have "featured" drink specials, limited edition hand-pulled silk-screen prints to order** and a good lineup of LIVE music to groove and dance to! Donations may be suggested, but only good times are required. Brunch served: 11AM - 2PM Dinner served: 4PM - 1AM Scheduled to perform: ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Elise Hoffman ~> 1:30p - 2:30p http://elisehofmann.bandcamp.com/ Kelly Fine ~> 3:00p -4:00p http://www.myspace.com/kellyfinemusic Project Mill DJs ~> 4:30p - 6:00p http://www.theprojectmill.com/ "Mystery" guest act/DJ  ~> 6:00p - 7:00p hmm The Comet Bluegrass All-Stars ~> 7:30p - 10:00p http://www.myspace.com/cometbluegrass DJ Matt Joy ~> 10:30p - 2:00...

We're officially in the race! Please vote TWICE today (and every other day during May) by: Texting: 106104 (the code) to 73774 (the phone number) Online: By clicking the image above or visiting: http://pep.si/parVote   We thank you in advance for your help this May. $50,000 would do great things for our organiztion. ...plus, odds are great ..as the top 10 win! parProjects team UNITE!

Click the image above or visit http://bit.ly/parSoap to read our feature article in Soapbox Cincinnati! Thanks; we appreciate the love!

If you weren't aware, we're about to start a fundraising campaign for our modern arts and education center made out of recycled shipping containers. Yes, you read right -- recycled shipping containers. We launched a blog to fuel discussion a few months ago, and that's located at: www.TheRoadToRefresh.com , so please check it out when you have a chance. Our promotional video is below. Also, some pics of the proposed structure (in order of phases are below). But, hop on over to http://www.TheRoadToRefresh.com and click the "Our Design" button to start learning about this project. Thanks again!

Our next major exhibition is coming up this June (2011) and, ARTISTS, you now have a chance to involve yourself in our next experience! Above is an image of Clifton Cultural Arts Center (Clifton, Cincinnati, OH). This is where the kinetic-themed show, "Movement", will be home-based. CCAC will also be accompanied by a few shipping-container-gallery-spaces spread throughout the city of Cincinnati, OH. Hopefully, this combination of venues already has your interest! So please apply or suggest a talented artist and/or art collective you know to do the same. As long as the work incorporates moving parts, your proposal will be accepted for consideration. Details on how to apply can be found/downloaded HERE ...or after the break (click Read more >> below). Thanks again, parProjects

To all the folks who missed The State of Matter glass exhibition, we'd first like to send our condolences. We had a great time planning & enjoying the multi-venue exhibition and week of demos/studio visits ...and look forward to continuing with our programming!