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Ciao fam!

As many of you probably would guess, this is my last post for the semester..most of you all probably don’t care but I figured I would use this as an opportunity to express to you all (whoever reads this) what an amazing year it has been.

ArtStreet really made some impressive strides this year and from a student as well as an employee perspective, I have to say that I was surprised. For my first two years at UD, I really did’t see ArtStreet the way that I do now. I saw it as a place that was super different from any other area on campus and somewhere that I hoped to live as I got older. However, I did not feel like it’s presence was anything that was going to stick with me for the rest of my life. This year, that all changed..

Being able to help plan all of the amazing events and coordinate with the insanely dope staff here has truly changed my life. I have been exposed to things this year that I probably would not have sought out on my own and let me tell you that my college career has definitely been improved by it. My appreciation for the events that ArtStreet brings to UD is enourmous and I will be forever thankful to the people who made that possible.

Being able to post on OffBeat has been sick too! I never have been much of a “blogger” in the tradition sense so when I was asked to start up this weekly post I was honestly a bit nervous. As time went on though, I actually found it to be pretty relaxing. Moreover, I noticed that when I’m recapping on a certain event that took place or writing about my own personal experience in the music world, I get to re-live that and it helps me remember it better. It’s cool! Try it.

Granted, I have no way of knowing who actually reads my posts but for those who do, you are saluted!

Next year is going to be insane. Brian, Nicole, and Adrienne are really making some amazing things pop off! I’m not going to fill you in on too much partly because I need something to write for all ya’ll next year. Still trust me that ArtStreet IS moving in a new direction and I want to invite all of you to come and join the movement. I’m a believer in the works of the universe and all that hippy stuff and I do have faith that everything happens for a reason. My role here has made me feel like I now have a greater purpose at this school and that I am a party of something much bigger than me. It’s a goofy feeling and I can’t really describe it but trust me when I say that ArtStreet is on the verge of some magic!

There is no other place I would rather work, live, or just BE on this campus - and for some of you, that special place already exists. I’m just here to tell you to enjoy it!!!! Every time you hang out there or help out with something, store that memory in your brain bank because these are the times that you are always going to remember. Step out of your comfort zone and try something new. And hey, if that something new is engaging in ArtStreet and being a boss, then we are going to welcome you with open arms. With all that mumbo jumbo said, stay calm, study hard, and remember that you are never given more than you can handle - unless you gotta rearrange all the chairs in Studio C into that dreaded perfect circle..

Much love,

Zup

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newspaperblackout:

“It was time to begin once again…” a newspaper blackout by Austin Kleon

Are all the words running together? Do you need a study break? Grab a newspaper and create poetry (or even just a funny sentence) by blacking out words. It’s fun and, for a while at least, will get your mind off the madness we call finals week!

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Are you interested in fashion? Well join ArtStreet’s graduate intern Jen Rentz tomorrow night to learn pin weaving techniques at our Wednesday Workshop! Pin weaving is much like weaving without a loom and you can use materials such as scrap fabric, ribbon, or yarn. These can be woven directly into shapes (like the fun tiger on the bottom) or into large rectangles to be used as fabric. They can adorn handbags, accessories, or act as stand-alone pieces. The possibilities are endless so don’t wait to sign up! Workshops are free for students, so take advantage of the last one of the year.

For more information on how these are made, click here.

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SUNDAVE: ArtStreet’s 1World Celebration and The Walk For Wes

Yo,

The past week has been incredible and I just wanted to share that today. As many of you know, ArtStreet has been working hard to bring you guys the first ever 1World Celebration. As the brainchild of ArtStreet’s director Brian LaDuca, it was never a question that this thing would be massive, and that’s exactly what it was. But there was something more about it that resonated with me on a higher level. My roommate and brother Wes Fowler was recently diagnosed with Lymphoma. Now I’m not gunna get into too much detail because it’s not my business to do that but I will tell you all about what ArtStreet did for him.

1World was originally supposed to commence with a big walk from Caldwell to the Amphitheater that would lead right into the Celebration, and it did. However, after learning about Wes’ condition, Brian and everybody over at ArtStreet decided to donate $2 for every person who showed up to walk. As a result of social media promotion 2 days prior and word of mouth in classes and around campus, over 370 people came out to support him. In addition to donations made to myself, ArtStreet staff, and Wes during the Celebration itself, quite a bit of cash was raised and I was taken aback.

For me, this was really the first time that I really experienced UD’s community in full effect. Many people came out because they realized that a fellow flyer needed them and it didn’t matter if they knew him or not. They were there. Student’s showed up from so many different races, majors, backgrounds, and cultures. Right then and there as the walk began to start, the whole point of one world hit me like a semi. WE ARE ALL ONE.

One species, one campus, one love.

The celebration itself was phenomenal. From the fashion show, thanksgiving dinner in a cup, DJ battle, Greek life crash, and amazing performance of Michael Bashaw, we rocked the house! Despite the crappy weather, the crowd didn’t let up. I’d never seen anything like it on campus before and I can’t wait to see what’s coming next year!

Again, thanks to all who came out to support Wes and walked in the hail-ish storm. Peace and blessings to all of you. Check out some pictures from the walk below.

-zup

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newyorker:

An early look at next week’s cover, “Shadow Over Boston,” by Eric Drooker: http://nyr.kr/17LMi7V

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Tonight is the night! If you haven’t heard about the 1 World celebration yet, you’ve been under a rock. Come out to ArtStreet from 7-11 for a night full of music, food, and fashion. It’s all free and will be the coolest thing around. Don’t miss out!

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As 1World approaches quickly, we decided to put together a little bit about the artists who will be doing their “moments” at the celebration. In this short clip, Lauren, Dave, and Will speak on what influences their music, as well as why they do what they do, check it out! 1World will be at ArtStreet this Friday, April 19th from 7-11pm. The celebration will be moved to McGinnis Center if the rain doesn’t hold up.

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This Friday, ArtStreet is bringing fashion to life with Culture Couture and asking what your fashion says about you. This fashion show will premiere at the 1 World Celebration and will feature students from many different cultural backgrounds. Dueling DJs will be adding to the environment, helping to tell each model’s cultural story through music. Whether it’s African drumming or bagpipes, music will play a large part in highlighting the heritage of each model as they walk the runway. ArtStreet staff member, Ashleigh Green had this to say about her involvement in the event: “I am very fashion forward and create garments in my spare time, so it was natural for me to participate. It took me four hours to complete my garment using scrap fabric that I had.” When asked if a person’s heritage impacts their style, Green replied “I feel it depends on where people live. Some are influenced by their culture and others by their heritage—such as those that wear or pay homage to traditional garb.” The idea of connecting a person’s individual style with that of their culture at large is the impetus for the entire fashion show. Another ArtStreet staff member Liz Rosevear will be modeling a traditional Irish dance dress as well as an example of her usual fashion. The differences will be stark but hopefully audiences will be able to see connections crossing over. Culture Couture is all about recognizing our cultural past and seeing the relations to modern style. Many people around the world continue to wear outfits similar to those worn decades ago.

Coco Chanel once said that “Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street; fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.” My own personal fashion was definitely shaped by my mother. We would watch old movies together and I grew to love vintage style. Each person’s style is distinctly their own. Even putting on a sweatshirt and jeans is a decision and it says something about that person. No matter how much people would like to be judged solely on their content, clothes account for much of a first impression. What do your clothes say about you?

Can you match the traditional clothing to its respective country?

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fastcompany:

Forensic Artist Proves That Women Literally Don’t Know Their Own Beauty

A new addition to Dove’s Real Beauty campaign asks a forensic artist to draw two sketches of women—one based on their own description, and one from a stranger—with shocking results.

Beauty is said to be in the eye of the beholder. Studies have shown, though that when the beauty in question is a woman’s own, and the beholder’s eye is theirs as well, only 4% of women around the world consider themselves beautiful. Dove has long been working toward shifting that paradigm with the alternately lauded and derided Real Beauty campaign. The brand’s latest effort at changing self-perception attempts to do so through eyewitness testimony.

Recently, Dove hired former police forensic artist Gil Zamora to illustrate some psychologically revealing sketches. In a campaign created by Ogilvy Toronto, a series of women described themselves to Zamora in minute detail, from behind a curtain. The artist in turn created composites as though trying to identify a criminal. Next, each participant was asked to describe another woman present. The results are dramatic and sort of moving.

Here’s the full story.