Call For Performers/Readers: Submissions Due Sept 20th

By najvasol | Published: September 8, 2011

DRAG, MASKS, and MIRRORS

October 27th, Bar Thalia at Symphony Space is queering up! We are seeking submissions for readers for our show Drag, Masks, & Mirrors. DM&M will be produced by Lowbrow Society for the Arts in collaboration with Casey Plett, a columnist at McSweeny’s.

Submission Guidelines:

  • The pieces can be fiction, non-fiction, poetry, standup, song, or some wonderful mix of it all. Whether they’re funny, sad, revolting, humbling, romantic- bring it on!
  • Pieces can be loosely inspired by the following themes: drag, costumes, presentation, outfits, being misread, goth, victorian, steampunk, hair color, lipstick, mustaches, phantom of the opera, bindis, hair straightening, heels, glitter, bowties, oscar wilde, slutty halloween costumes, ugh uggs, in defense of uggs (you can try), tutus, football uniforms, pancake makeup, fetishes around clothes, reflections (literal & metaphoric), reactions, piercings, any & all body mods …or anything else the phrase Drag, Mask, & Mirrors conjures up for ya.
  • Under 1,500 words please, unless you are really really inspired.
  • If you have an aesthetic/character/performative components to the piece (mp3 of any song, sample audio of comedy routine, etc) please include it.
  • SUBMISSIONS DUE Sept 20th –  send to info@lowbrowsociety.org with the title DRAG, MASKS & MIRRORS
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Mailer Daemon!!

By GwynnFriendly | Published: September 1, 2011

Mailer DaemonIf you sent in an open call submission to opencall@symphonyspace.org and are now being haunted by a Mailer Daemon…fear not!  Resend your submission to info@lowbrowsociety.org and we’ll make sure everything is delivered safely. <3

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Open Call for Artwork: CONNECTIVITY

By LowbrowSociety | Published: August 29, 2011

From the workings of the cosmos, to the feelings one person has for another, to the geometry of golden ratio in nature, it has been an integral part of human evolution to find patterns and meaning in our surroundings and relationships. But with the explosion of the digital age many theorize that our hard grained desire to find meaning and stay connected has led us astray from what it truly means to be human. Is this true, are we without hope?

More info after the jump

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NYC: Bleeding Hearts

By lenorajayne | Published: June 24, 2011

Dearest Troublemakers,

Over the past few weeks, Gwynn and Lenora have been hard at work here at the (metaphorical) Lowbrow HQ! Let me tell you what we’ve been up to!

Lowbrow Society has been putting together an interactive experience called “Digital Sacraments” for an event called Bleeding Hearts.

We don’t want to give all our secrets, but Digital Sacraments is an extension of Gwynn’s previous performance with a dash of the unexpected. Expect to be immersed in a electric Garden of Eden, touched with neon by dazzling revelers, and initiated into a fantastical underworld of absurdity and beauty. There will be charming giveaways, elaborate costumes, and an environment filled with sound, sight and touch. Who will you invite into our wonderland?

About the event:

Conceived and curated by Brooklyn-based indie rock band, Futurist, “Bleeding Hearts” got its start through a successful Kickstarter campaign. Now, on June 30th at Rebel NYC, this mind-blowing evening of spectacular art, performance, technology, and music will come to life. The event will feature live performances and a nine-room walk-through installation shaped by the collaboration of 42 of New York City’s most innovative artists and performers.

Bleeding Hearts

www.Bleeding-Hearts.net
RSVP on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/BHEvent

Purchase Tickets

PROMO CODE: “HEARTS” for $5 off your ticket

Thursday, June 30th
Location
REBEL NYC
251 30th Street, Entrance on 2nd Floor
Between 7th and 8th Avenues
New York, New York 10001

Doors open at 8pm
Walk-through experience: 8pm-11:30pm
Music and party time! from 8:00pm – 4am
21+

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San Francisco: Great Expectations Press & Artist Bios

By LowbrowSociety | Published: May 18, 2011

1. GREAT EXPECTATIONS IS A WEEKLY PICK IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY GUARDIAN. Expectations are high…
2. Just thought you might want to know more about each participating artist, as well as the INCREDIBLE line-up for “Fortress of Fictions” installation.

Readers (In no particular order):

THURSDAY
July Westhale
Miranda Mellis
Cassie Thornton
Alix Shedd
Najva Sol
NCN

FRIDAY
Haley Koch
Najva Sol
Daniel Ishofsky
NCN
Lorian Long
Kat Marie Yoas

ARTIST BIOS-  after this break Read More »

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San Francisco: Great Expectations

By LowbrowSociety | Published: May 6, 2011

Dearest Lowbrow San Franciscans,
We’ve been working for months, and finally- it’s our pleasure to present….

Great Expectations: The Opulence of Alone

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – On Thursday May 19th and Friday May 20th, from 7-10pm, The SchoolHouse, 1592 Market St, will be transformed from bare walls to Great Expectations, a lush art happening created by four boundary-bending queer artists inspired by the opulence of being alone. Read More »

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“My Internet Self” Will Start Printing in ONE MONTH!

By LowbrowSociety | Published: April 3, 2011

{Copyright Jordana LaRosa}

We are so excited to be announcing that the first stage of printing for our web curated My Internet Self art book will begin next month!

♥

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Save FIVE POINTZ Before It’s Turned Into CONDOS

By LowbrowSociety | Published: March 14, 2011


In one week FIVE POINTZ building owner Jerry Wolkoff is submitting redevelopment plans to turn the graffiti mecca into two high-rise condos. NYC is one of the least historically preserved cities in the US, but you can make a difference. Please help save a piece of NYC’s cultural history, and give the next generation of creative individuals the opportunity of inspiration.

DOWNLOAD this form fill it out and mail to Mary Beth Betts to nominate FIVE POINTZ as a landmark building in NYC.

Mary Beth Betts, Director of Research
Landmarks Preservation Commission
1 Centre Street, 9th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10007

“Property to be evaluated” address:
45-46 Davis Street
Long Island City, NY 11101

If you’re too lazy to go out and mail this, fill it out and send it to us via email and we will physically bring it to the post office for you.  DEADLINE MONDAY, MARCH 21!

You can also email City Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer and let him know how you feel about this. He is an important person to have on our side to help save this building.

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Support Your Fellow Lowbrow Artists!

By LowbrowSociety | Published: March 7, 2011

We’re ironing out the details for the printing of My Internet Self, but we’re not the only ones keeping busy…

Our friend and contributer Ashley Percival is up for nomination for Best Illustrator at the 2011 I HEART DESIGN awards!!  Please give him your support, it only takes 10 seconds to vote,  just follow this link…

Best of luck Ashley!!

PS. Next week we’ll be posting updates on the M.I.S. project, stay tuned!

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Photos from the FRUITFLYLIFE website launch event!

By LowbrowSociety | Published: March 5, 2011

SAN FRANCISCO: A few weeks ago, our awesome friends over at Fruit Fly Life were celebrating the launch of their new website (which you should definitely check out!) and Najva was slinging her camera. Here’s a sample:

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