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 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.
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
Saturday GroupTopic: Tending My Garden
Round goes from January 7 - May 20, 2023 Players: Karen Anderson-Peters, Lois Cantor, Tiffany Connors, Deborah Green, Anna Kaminska, Kat Kozik, MIchelle Lewis, Laura McNall, Julieet Mevi, Jacquie Rubinstein, Ariella Seidenberg, Sally Stewart, Zoe Thiele-Seidenberg, Caskey Weston. Moderator: Kelly Hammargren, kellyartpolitics[at]gmail.com MIdPeninsula GroupTopic: Daydreams
Round goes from February 25 - April 23, 2023 Players: Pooja Kutke, Evangelina Miller, Pamela Pitt, Catherine Sherman, Renee Switkes, Rachel Tirosh, Donna Wocher, Moderator: Evangelina Miller, cuernavaca1959[at]gmail.com |
Sunday GroupTopic: Ancient Goddesses
Round goes from January 8 - May 21, 2023 Players: Leslie A. Aguillard, Irene Berorones-Kolb, Miriam Fabbri, Kelly Hammargren, Melissa Harmon, Linda Kattwinkel, Tomye Neal-Madison, Jane Neilson, Laura Phelps Rogers, Jessica Phrogus, Margo Shueler, Sara Spence, Rhea Sundqvist Moderator: Kelly Hammargren, kellyartpolitics[at]gmail.com Bay Area Art Tag GroupTopic: On The Road
Round goes from February 28 - April 30, 2023 Players: Elizabeth Addison, Evangelina Miller, Pamela Pitt, Renate Woodbury Moderator: Pam Pitt, popampitt@gmail.com |
