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
MidPeninsula Art Tag
Topic Myths/Perceptions
Round Oct 10, Nov 26, Jan 21 Players Anne Ingraham,Belinda Chlouber, Donna Wocher, Irene Berrones-Kolb, Lynn Aisawa, Pamela Pitt, Rachel Tirosh,Renee Switkes, Rinat Goren, Salma Arastu, Lonnie Zarem and Evangelina Miller Moderator Evangelina Miller Global Art Tag
Topic Obsession
Round Aug 15, Sept 15, Oct 15 Players Elizabeth Addison, Hilla Hueber, Judy Johnson-Williams, Kay Kang, Mariko Kitao-Hoshizumi, Karen LeCocq, Sandra Mueller, Priscilla Otani, Sondra Schwetman, Olga Tsoudis, Debra Wright Moderator Sondra Schwetman Sunday Group
Topic Red Thread
Round Jun 25, Jul 31, Sept 10 Players Jane Neilson, Irene Berrones-Kolb, Kelly Hammargren, Leslie A. Aguillard, Sara Spence, Tomye Neal-Madison, Melissa Harmon, Anne Shulenberger, Laura Phelps Rogers, Rhea Sundquvist Moderator Kelly Hammargren |
East Bay Art Tag
Topic Rust/Rusty
Round Sept 10, Oct 15, Nov 19 Players Laura Abrams, Salma Arastu, Liz Bloomfield, Vesta Maria Gonzales, Rinat Goren, Linda Hiltz, Betsy Kellas, Suki Liebow, Mary Shisler, Dobee Snowber, Tanya Wilkinson, Renate Woodbury Moderator Laura Abrams Saturday Group
Topic Loose
Round Jun 25, Jul 31, Sept 9 Players Jacquie Rubinstein, Karen Anderson Peters, Tiffany Connors, Caskey Weston, Michelle Lewis, Lois Cantor, Juliet Mevi, Sally Stewart, Laura McNall, Kat Kozik, Zoe Thiele-Seidenberg, Deborah Green, Anna Kaminska, Ariella Seidenberg Moderator Kelly Hammargren Bay Area Group
Topic Reflections
Round July 9, Aug 13, Sept 17 Players Pam Pitt, Roberta Welburn- Milstead, Evangelina Miller, Laura Abrams, Juliet Mevi, Leigh McLellan, Elizabeth Addison, Jane Corich, Durba Sen, Nimisha Doongarwal, Renate Woodbury Moderator Pam Pitt |
