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The Sound of Art Flag Burning Begins Tomorrow

by Paddy Johnson on August 10, 2011
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Canada better look out. Art Fag City is coming to Mercer Union tomorrow in Toronto, and we’re going to Whoop. Some. Ass! Granted, we’re not entirely sure how this will take place. The event only promises the use of a DJ battle record (not a DJ dual) and the very nature of contemporary art culture may force the replacement of “battle” with “respectful collaboration”. But WHO KNOWS. The event may well become an epic turf war to see who can get the most artists out on the gallery dance floor. And in any event, there will be beer. There will also be schwag and sound. Toronto readers, I’d better see you tomorrow!

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New Gifs for The Sound of Art

by Paddy Johnson on August 9, 2011
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As promised, here is part two of three promo gifs for our FREE Sound of Art show, taking place Thursday at 9 PM at Toronto's Mercer Union. Phillip Niemeyer of Double Triple produced a series of posters for the event, which we’ll be running through Thursday. Canada takes a hit tomorrow — be sure to check it out!

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The Sound of Art Shipping Now for Christmas!

by Art Fag City on December 15, 2010
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You’re gonna need a bigger stocking. We’ve just received the last of the shipping materials we needed to make sure all the Sound of Art albums reach their new homes safely,  and we’re currently in the process of packing them up for all our qualifying Kickstarter and Sound of Art donors. We’re all leaving town next week for the Art Fag Country, but there’re still two days left to purchase your 40 dollar album and still get it by Christmas! Impress your friends, bewilder your parents, win the heart of an artsy maiden – the Sound of Art is the perfect gift for every occasion, and your support makes this blog what it is. Donate here.

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New Style Curators At The NuMu and The Sound of Art at Santos Party House Tonight!

by Paddy Johnson on November 18, 2010
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I have a busy night ahead of me. Tonight at 7 I’m on a panel titled New Style Curators assembled by my good friend and colleague Joanne McNeill. The talk takes place at The New Museum, and will include myself, Rhizome.org editor Ceci Moss, and Rex Sorgatz of fimoculous. Moss and Sorgatz are some of the […]

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Introducing The Cary Leibowitz Sissy Football Raffle at The Sound of Art Party Next Thursday!

by Paddy Johnson on November 12, 2010
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Thanks to Cary Leibowitz for donating possibly the BEST RAFFLE ITEM EVER [above] to the Sound of Art Official Launch party and Five Year Blog Celebration at Santos Party House next Thursday November 18th. Once inside, 20 bucks will get you a raffle ticket for a chance to win Leibowitz’s limited edition Sissy football. The […]

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Get Your Tickets Now! The Sound of Art Debuts At Santos Party House November 18th

by Paddy Johnson on November 3, 2010
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Have I got a good time planned for you. As many of you may remember, I closed the Sound of Art Kickstarter campaign after having raised over 11,000 dollars to produce a record filled with the sounds from art installations, videos and performances across the city. That record will be ready November 18th, so I’m holding a launch party at Santos Party House to celebrate!

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The Sound of Art Reaches $10,000 Donations Pledged With 35 Hours To Go!

by Paddy Johnson on October 5, 2010
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Fantastic news! Thanks to the reader pledges, The Sound of Art WILL be funded. Any donations made in the next 35 hours will simply make this project more fantastic.  Your support will allow us to spend more on this album’s production, making it even better. And remember, though your support funding this project simply covers […]

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Watch The New The Sound of Art Video and Pledge Now!

by Paddy Johnson on October 4, 2010
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Those wishing to donate to the Sound of Art fundraiser only have until Wednesday to make that happen. At this point, the campaign is just $900 away from making this happen, so every donation counts. As I’ve mentioned previously, Kickstarter is platform designed to give its users coronaries through stress alone — fail to reach your target goal and the project isn’t funded.

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The Sound of Art Introduces New Work by Cliff Evans! Only Five Prints Available!

by Paddy Johnson on September 30, 2010
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The benefits of giving to The Sound of Art just keep getting better. Today we introduce Cliff Evans’ signed artist multiple, Empyrean, of which there are ONLY FIVE AVAILABLE. Donate at the $150 dollar level and this print will be yours. Proceeds will go to fund the production and launch part of The Sound of […]

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