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* info provided by Corey Fells of NO Studio
NŌ STUDIOS ANNOUNCES PHOTOMKE CALL FOR ARTISTS
First annual outdoor photography festival to tell stories of Milwaukee neighborhoods
WHAT: Nō Studios today announced a call for photographers to be featured in its first annual PhotoMKE festival in early September. Nō Studios PhotoMKE will activate six Milwaukee neighborhoods – Clarke Square, Harambee, Layton Boulevard, Lindsay Heights, Metcalfe Park and Muskego Way – with outdoor photo galleries. The galleries will feature photography from residents representing what love, beauty, resilience and happiness looks like to them, where they live. By inviting locals to reclaim and represent their communities through visual art, Nō Studios PhotoMKE aspires to affirm the value of these Milwaukee neighborhoods through the lens of those who live there.
WHEN: Photo submissions are due July 31.
HOW: For information on how to submit a photo, visit https://www.nostudios.com/photomke. Photographs should be uploaded digitally at 300 dpi and include the story behind the image. Nō Studios will host a virtual real time Q+A Monday, July 19 at 6 p.m. to answer questions about the submission process.
DETAILS: Photographs must represent one of the six participating neighborhoods. They can be new or existing images covering a variety of subjects, including but not limited to buildings/architecture, people, objects, historical landmarks, elder statesmen, or an event/moment. Eight photos will be selected to represent each neighborhood by community leaders and MIAD faculty. Winners will receive a $300 stipend, along with 50% off rental equipment from MKE Production rentals.
Artistic support for Nō Studios PhotoMKE has been provided by True Skool and MIAD.
ABOUT NŌ STUDIOS
Founded by Academy Award winner and Wisconsin native John Ridley, Nō Studios is both a member-driven physical space based in Milwaukee as well as a digital platform geared toward artists and art lovers. Nō Studios is dedicated to supporting talent, elevating artists, and most importantly to bridging communities through the shared appreciation of interpersonal expression. www.nostudios.com
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Check out BTS footage from our creative campaign photoshoot for #TestUpMKE, a Covid-19 testing, information, and support platform based in Milwaukee, WI.
This video not only serves as a visual for the campaign but also showcases how creatives can be #SociallyResponsible while collaborating in a pandemic.
We hope it inspires you to reimagine the practice of making, while being safe, informed and of course Covid-19 Tested all the way up!
Learn more at https://www.testupmke.com/
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Original Art by Vedale Hill
Photography by Destined Visuals
Videography byMalique Savage
Music by Genesis Renji
[Fashion] Project Management by Vato Vergara
[Fashion] Creative Direction by Imani Ortiz
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
Pandemic Pending...
Covid-19 testing is a must to stop the spread. Check out this [creative campaign] for Test Up MKE, a Covid-19 testing, information, and support platform based in Milwaukee, WI.
Using creative means to get the word out to the URBAN, authentic, "minority" and creative community, we partnered in a collaboration that involved local artists, graphic designers, screen printers, photographers, models, journalists and health partners. [We used Covid-19 safety methods, because we are trying to liveeeeeeeee B!]
This campaign features t-shirt designs that include verbiage and imagery that not only reaffirms the importance of Covid-19 testing, but also pays homage to cultural cues, lifestyle and satire. With a graphic tee, a poppin' mask and of course a fresh pair of kicks, we can make being #SociallyResponsible fly!
Spread knowledge. Spread creativity. Stop the spread of Covid-19 by getting tested.
Learn more at https://www.testupmke.com/
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Supporting the local has never been more important than now. As an independently owned Magazine, Media and Design firm, we have always searched for ways we can help navigate and change the narrative of our diverse community. Where structures of propaganda and content overload often distract us from the REAL, we want to make sure that services, stories, and social stimulation that we are linked to speak to our community, instead of shadowing it. Please hit us up with your thoughts, email us with your request for creative media service, drop a comment, join the team, or pitch an idea for collaboration.
We need you!
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Here are some collage portrait our photo intern Mitzi has been working on. As we continue to spread our #SelfLove Campaign all 2020 don’t forget to get in on the action and #SupportTheLocal
“When my father passed away, I decided that I wanted to do something to remain close to him. For that, I decided to start with the music industry. I started with doing free styles just for fun, then one of my friends insisted I come record in his studio. In the beginning there was a lot of work I had to do in order to make it better. But I kept growing and getting better with my music. I'm still not where I want to be. I have so much more to learn and so much more to show. I just know what I’m capable of & i'm not there yet. During my music career, the biggest struggle has been the ability to manage my time with everything I have to do. Like being able to give time as the father I am, and to produce my music; satisfying my wonderful fans that have been supporting me throughout my career. Out of all my music that I produced, “Cousin” was the most meaningful song that I have written. It was me at my freest. I’ll never not love that song. This new album that I’ve been working on is a lot more fun. I’m learning a lot about myself since the last one & I using more of my tool set on this. I’m working with a lot of my favorites which is drastically different from the last one. I've been having a lot of fun with this album.”
/Mitzi for CW
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