Vol. 11, No. 42 June 6, 2018

CITY NEWS

THIS WEEK ON ART ZONE WITH NANCY GUPPY

The week's Art Zone features The Moondoggies playing songs off of their new release A Love Sleeps Deep; Courtney Rowley, Ballard High School's choir director, wins a state-wide best teacher prize; hate and intolerance get a one-two punch from Vishavjit Singh; and much more on Art Zone with Nancy Guppy.

Watch Episodes on The Seattle Channel

INDUSTRY

THIS WEEK'S BAND IN SEATTLE: BELGIAN FOG

This week's Band in Seattle features synth indie- rock Belgian Fog. Band in Seattle airs every Saturday on KSTW-CW11 at 11pm.

Watch More Episodes at Band in Seattle

OPPORTUNITIES

FILMMAKERS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS: ATTEND GLAZER'S PHOTOFEST JUNE 9-10

Seattle's Glazer's Camera is hosting its 9th Annual PhotoFest June 9-10. This year's event includes over 50 demos, lectures, photowalks, and workshops. New this year is a dedicated "Green Room" filmmaking area where attendees can meet and make business connections.

More Info at Glazers Photofest

FILMMAKERS: SUBMISSION DEADLINE QUICKLY APPROACHING FOR 2018 STIFF

Seattle Transmedia & Independent Film Festival (STIFF) is seeking submissions for its 2018 festival. STIFF accepts a wide range of submissions in order to present a full program of film screenings, transmedia exhibits, VR/360 experiences, parties, creator panels and networking. Submission deadline is July 1.

See the Full List of Categories and Apply Today

MUSIC LOVERS: 2018 KEXP AND SEATTLE CENTER FREE CONCERTS AT THE MURAL ANNOUNCES LINEUP

Seattle residents can once again enjoy free outdoor concerts on Friday evenings in August at Concerts at the Mural. Some of the month's lineup of talent includes Tacocat, Afghan Whigs, The Moondoggies, and True Loves. The shows are free and all-ages.

See the Full Lineup at Seattle Center

COLLEGE STUDENTS: APPLY NOW FOR HISPANIC SEAFAIR'S "ART FOR CHANGE" SCHOLARSHIP

Hispanic Seafair announced their first Art for Change Scholarship for students pursuing art and creative majors. To be considered, students need to communicate to the review committee how they plan on using the scholarship to better the community through an essay or video; the opportunity is open to all students, regardless of citizenship status.

Learn More and Apply

SEATTLE ARTISTS: JOIN A FREE CONVERSATION WITH TEN CHILEAN ARTISTS AND SCIENTISTS FOR A CROSS-DISCIPLINARY EXCHANGE

Ten Chilean artists and scientists who are in Seattle for the pilot program of ASKXXI: Arts + Science Knowledge-Building and Sharing in the XXI Century will have a free conversation around questions in collaboration of arts, emerging digital/virtual technologies, and the ecological sciences. The talk will look at fundamental questions around art, creativity, rigorous inquiry, and the work needed to build the future on June 13, from 6:00PM - 8:00PM, at Vermillion.

Learn More at Boylan's Conversations

MEDIA DIGEST

AN ASSISTANT DIRECTOR'S GUIDE TO RUNNING A SET

Being an Assistant Director (AD) requires special skills and expertise that walk the line of creative and production responsibilities. Learn more about this unique role that is "like being at the center of the hurricane - sometimes conductor of the orchestra, other times the elementary school playground monitor."

Read More at Movie Maker

MOPOP IS LOOKING TO EXPAND TO NEW YORK CITY

The Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) may open a new museum in New York City. The expansion would occupy a Manhattan building that is currently home to New York Public Library's Science, Industry and Business Library. "Our motivation for MoPOP in New York City will be the same as MoPOP in Seattle: inspiring multigenerational audiences through the popular culture of our time," stated Board Vice President Chris McGowan. Read More at The Seattle Times

LYNN SHELTON'S NEXT FILM TO FEATURE CAST FROM RECENT TV SUCCESS

Sword of Trust, Lynn Shelton's next film, will feature talent she has worked with in TV. Shelton has collected directing credits for series such as Shameless, Master of None, New Girl, and GLOW; the new film will feature actors from Shelton's TV work to create the Humpday-styled improvised comedy.

Learn More at The Playlist

CAPITOL HILL BLOCK PARTY ANNOUNCES FINAL 2018 LINEUP

The Capitol Hill Block Party has announced its 100+ acts for its three-day music festival July 20- 22. The festival features headliners Father John Misty, Dillon Francis, and BROCKHAMPTON, in addition to emerging and local artists and community speakers in the center of the Capitol Hill neighborhood.

Learn More at the Capitol Hill Seattle Blog

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