In her role as curator, Johnson has created a monthly series that over a year’s time will extend an opportunity for 13 other artists or artist collectives to contribute to the unfolding dialogue about place in the South Waterfront neighborhood. These artists work across a diverse range of media and regularly extend their practices outside of traditional presenting environments. First Saturdays of each month, 11a-1p, will be the chance to meet that month’s guest artist and to hear about their plans for working at the South Waterfront.

Tim DuRoche, Sept/07 - Composer/Conceptual Artist (First Sat, Sept. 1st)
Dana Lynn Louis, Oct/07 - Visual Artist, First Sat., Oct. 6th
Dmae Roberts, Nov/07 - Playwright/Actor/Radio Producer and U.S. Artists Rockefeller Fellow, First Sat., Nov. 3rd
Tahni Holt, Dec/07 - Dance Artist, First Sat., Dec. 1st
David Oates, Jan/08 - Writer
Christopher Rauschenberg, Feb/08 - Photographer
Adam Kuby, March/08 - Visual Artist
Mark R. Smith/Maria Innocencio, April/08 - Visual Artists
Horatio Hung-Yan Law, May/08 - Visual Artist
Linda Wysong, June/08 - Visual Artist
Bill Will, July/08 - Visual Artist
Sojourn Theatre, Aug/08 - Ensemble Theatre
PICA’s TBA:08, TBA

First Thursday’s seem like a big deal around here, where can I find out about upcoming shows?

I’m always looking for new design ideas. Post your home photos here and we can all vote on a weekly winner.

I noticed today that the streetcar shelters in South Waterfront are an upgrade from the standard shacks I’m used to at home; kind of sleek and modern. A call out to my fellow design-files, those who take pleasure in everyday things like street signs and manhole covers, to help find all of the neighborhood’s fun stuff.

A bunch of friends and I went to the last art exchange last week, and were pleasantly surprised. Finding good but affordable stuff to hang on the walls is always hard. I’m starting a list of good finds, artists, and price guidelines here.