View and bid online: http://artnet.com/scion.html

Scion Installation 5: Self Portrait – Final Show & Online Art Auction Trailer from Scion ART on Vimeo.

SCION LAUNCHES “INSTALLATION 5 TOUR: SELF PORTRAITS” ONLINE AUCTION ON ARTNET.COM TO BENEFIT CREATIVE CAPITAL SEPT. 12 THROUGH SEPT. 30

Collection Features Self Portraits From International Contemporary Artists, Including Blek le Rat, Mark Mothersbaugh, David Choe, Ron English, Jeff Soto, Angela Boatwright, Among Many Others

For the fifth year, Scion auctions off an unprecedented collection of contemporary works to benefit charities and
non-profits that support independent artistic expression.  The Installation 5 Tour collection features literal and non-literal self-portraits of varying cost by international art luminaries, with 100 percent of the proceeds aiding Creative Capital, the premier national artist support organization (www.creativecapital.org).  Audiences around the world can bid online at ArtNet: http://www.ArtNet.com/scion.html.  The auction closes on Sept. 30. Artwork values range from $100 to $17,000 and bidding will begin at 25% of the art’s estimated worth.

“It is an absolute honor to work with these incredible artists in support of visionary arts non-profit organizations,” says Jeri Yoshizu, Scion sales and promotion manager.  “Since we launched the Installation Tour in 2003, we’ve raised more than $190,000 for art-related charities and look forward to continuing our support of exciting and impactful contemporary art.”

Logan Hicks Interview from Scion ART on Vimeo.

About Creative Capital

Founded in January 1999, Creative Capital Foundation is a national nonprofit organization that supports individual artists pursuing innovative approaches to form and content in the fields of performing, visual, literary, and media arts, as well as in emerging arts fields. Creative Capital evolved as a response by philanthropists, arts professionals, artists, and business leaders to government cuts in funding to individual artists. Its model differs from those of traditional grantmakers in that the foundation commits to a long-term approach to working with artists. Artists in Creative Capital’s grant program have access to professional services, including assistance in fundraising, networking, marketing, and strategic planning. In addition, grantees agree to share with Creative Capital a small percentage of any profits made by the project.

Creative Capital Foundation has supported 325 projects, representing 411 artists in their first ten years. For more information on the funded projects and for the latest on the foundation’s activities, visit www.creative-capital.org.

Souther Salazar Interview from Scion ART on Vimeo.

The Darfur Now College Tour is wrapping up this week with two free (although donations are surely appreciated) events at UCLA.

May 28, 2008

Darfur Now Screening
University of California, Los Angeles
Moore 100
555 Westwood Plaza
Parking in Lot 4 & 6 | Begins at 6pm

May 29, 2008

Mighty Mic Save Darfur Concert

Taking Place At:
UCLA Ackerman Grand Ballroom
308 Westwood, CA 90024
7pm-11pm

Performing Live:
OK GO
ROCK&ROLL
RHYMEFEST
ZION I
NICO VEGA
AREPA
STAR AFRISOUND
ANA DIM MAK

Q & A With:
John Pendergast & Adam Sterling

ALL EVENTS ARE FREE WITH A SUGGESTED DONATION
ALL DONATIONS WILL GO TO THE GENOCIDE INTERVENTION NETWORK (GI-NET) & US DOCTORS FOR AFRICA

http://www.darfurnowtour.com
http://www.standnow.org
http://www.participantmedia.com
http://www.themarketingdivision.net

NextAid is a Los Angeles based organisation that provides support to children in Africa who have been orphaned to the AIDS epidemic. Support the cause be bidding on some cool ‘ish in their online auction:

Starting May 5th through June 1st, NextAid invites you to participate in our online auction! www.nextaid.cmarket.com

Bid NOW on products from Ableton, Dubspot, Cakewalk, SF Yoga School, Seventh Generation, iZO Force Energy Products, Zip Car, Glaceau, Rane, Natural High Lifestyle, Nomadic Wax, DJ Dan, Positive Energy Clothing, M-Audio, IKY Clothing, OM Records, Traxsource, Putumayo, and Yeah Yeah! Block Printed Clothing.

With Restaurant and club offers from AfroFunke’, Cielo, Temple SF, Nook, Bodega Wine Bar and Supperclub SF and Paintings from Freddi C, Carol Ann Blanding, and Crystal Clarity

Accepting items through May 17th! Contact info@nextaid.org to ask for more info about making a contribution.

Help spread the word about the auction, banners are available for download at www.nextaid.org/banners.htm

About NextAid

NextAid is a Los Angeles based nonprofit organization committed to developing and implementing innovative sustainable solutions to the challenges facing African children. NextAid’s mission is to promote community-driven environmentally, economically and socially empowering responses to the AIDS orphan pandemic. NextAid collaborates with individuals, businesses and nonprofits to produce culturally-rich, awareness-raising projects and music events involving technology, the arts, public education projects, and volunteer opportunities. Through grass-roots efforts, NextAid provides opportunities for concerned individuals to make a tangible difference in the lives of African children in need.