ART TAG
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ABOUT ART TAG
Art Tag is a way to explore new topics, break through artist block, try new ways of art-making, and be inspired by other artists -- all within a selected theme and sharing process. The rules are simple: you must be a current NCWCA member, commit to making three new works of art within the four-month Art Tag cycle, exchange the first two works with your partner, and come to the meeting at the end to discuss your inspiration and creative process. For examples of works created in past Art Tags, click here.
HOW DID ART TAG START?
In 2003 Judy Na Omi Shintani started an art collaboration after finishing grad school at JFKU because she missed the process of creating and dialoguing with other artists. Putting together some class exercises and other ideas to create the process, she started a collaboration in 2003 with Judy Johnson-Williams, Lisa Petrides and Margaret Lindsey in Half Moon Bay. The group decided on a common theme. Lisa was Greek and suggested the Greek element of “Water” for the first theme. They also decided who gave work to whom, the timeframe (how long to finish each work), and how many rounds (it was a circle so 3 rounds) and finally to organize a meeting after the last piece was created to discuss commonalities. This original group experimented with various ideas: deliver works in secret (back then, in innocent times, they could sneak into each others’ houses or convince co-workers to aid and abet), and make alterations to the received art. Judy Johnson-Williams’ work was burned and video-taped by Judy Shintani, then given a ceremonial burial by Lisa Petrides. Challenges were added such as making art in the nude or using items from a hotel room (Lisa was on a business trip). Participants in the original group came and went but a core group remained. This Half Moon Bay group had art exhibitions and visitors enjoyed getting a view into the secret lives of artists and their process.
Judy Johnson-Williams moved to Oakland in 2006 and became more involved in NCWCA. She thought it would make sense to introduce this fun game but the chapter wasn’t ready for it and the idea didn't go anywhere. However, some people at that meeting were interested. A small group convened outside of NCWCA and started playing. This group found the game to be a powerful way to explore all kinds of ideas, art and otherwise. They decided to make the current state of feminism their first theme. Some rules changed, such as not altering each other’s works. NCWCA member Priscilla Otani joined a round titled “Image Lifts.” By 2008, with about 10 players in the game, Judy and Judy again brought the idea to NCWCA and this time, it was accepted. Kelly Hammargren became a round moderator and named the game, Art Tag. And it continues today with 5 groups of about 8-15 players each.
Judy Johnson-Williams moved to Oakland in 2006 and became more involved in NCWCA. She thought it would make sense to introduce this fun game but the chapter wasn’t ready for it and the idea didn't go anywhere. However, some people at that meeting were interested. A small group convened outside of NCWCA and started playing. This group found the game to be a powerful way to explore all kinds of ideas, art and otherwise. They decided to make the current state of feminism their first theme. Some rules changed, such as not altering each other’s works. NCWCA member Priscilla Otani joined a round titled “Image Lifts.” By 2008, with about 10 players in the game, Judy and Judy again brought the idea to NCWCA and this time, it was accepted. Kelly Hammargren became a round moderator and named the game, Art Tag. And it continues today with 5 groups of about 8-15 players each.
DOCUMENTED ART TAGS
CURRENT GAMES
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To join a round, contact the moderator and ask to be put on a waitlist for the next round
Black & White
Topic Black and White
Round Feb 19, Apr 2, May 14 Players Karen Anderson Peters, Lois Cantor, Tiffany Connors, Deborah Green, Anna Kaminska, Kat Kozik, Michelle Lewis, Laura McNall, Juliet Mevi, Jacquie Rubinstein, Ariella Seidenberg, Sally Stewart, Zoe Thiele-Seidenberg, Caskey Weston. Moderator Kelly Hammargren Global Art Tag
Topic Mending
Round Feb 15, March 15, April 15 Players Sondra Schwetman, Priscilla Otani, Debra Wright, Hilla Hueber, Judy Johnson-Williams, Karen LeCocq, Olga Tsoudis, Elizabeth Addison, Kay Kang Moderator Sondra Schwetman |
Reuse
Topic Reuse
Round Feb 19, Apr 2, May 15 Players: Leslie A. Aguillard, Danielle Erville, Myriam Fabbri, Kelly Hammargren, Melissa Harmon, Linda Joy Kattwinkel, Tomye Neal-Madison, Laura Phelps Rogers, Jane Neilson, Anne Shulenberger, Sara Spence, Rhea Sundqvist Moderator Kelly Hammargren East Bay Art Tag
Topic Water
Round Feb 1, Mar 3, Apr 7 Players: Alix Schwartz, Dobee Snowber, Cherie Carter, Renate Woodbury, Liz Bloomfield, Mary Shisler, Audrey Kral, Suki Leibow, Beth Z, Rachel Tirosh, Laura Abrams Clare Bond, Betsy Kellas, Sally Allen, Linda Hiltz Moderator Laura Abrams |
