February 20 — March 1

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"Your Campaign Here"yard sign distribution in conjuction with"Writing on the Wall"discussion
Using the medium of yard signs as an alternative means of artistic expression, signs will be created that engage the ArtsWeek theme, "Politics & Art." Your Art Here will select signs to be printed on biodegradable material and displayed throughout the city during ArtsWeek and the 2008 election period. Artwork selected for the project includes: " The Exponent: Sprawl " by Andrew Bucksbarg, " Keep Out All That I Fear " by Chiara Galimberti & Geoffrey Hing, and " Good Mustache " by Riva Jewell-Vitale.

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Lecture by Susan Meiselas
Susan Meiselas, Magnum photographer and MacArthur Fellow, will be giving a lecture about her work. Susan's work is political as well as artistic and includes studies of Nicaragua during the death squads; the Kurds; carnival strippers. Her work has been shown at the Whitney Museum, International Center of Photography and the Art Institute of Chicago among other museums. Her visit is sponsored by the School of Fine Arts; School of Journalism; Roberts Distributors; and Canon.

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Opening reception for“A Change is Gonna Come”: Black Music and Political Activism
Opening reception featuring the a capella ensemble AcaBella. Sponsored by the IU Archives of African American Music & Culture, the exhibit explores how Black communities drew on their sacred and secular musical traditions to create the sounds which powered the Civil Rights and Soul/Black Power eras. Hosted by the Mathers Museum.

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Sarah FitzSimons lecture/gallery talk about her work
FitzSimons will give a lecture/gallery talk about her work on Friday, February 22 at 12 noon. Fusion Culture: Transportable Living (February 22-March 7, 2008) will contain several works by artist Sarah FitzSimons, who has created works about the environment for the past seven years.

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The Sorceress, the Servant, and the Stays: Sexuality, Race, and Politics in Eighteenth-Century Britain - lecture and art exhibition
University of Illinois historian Dana Rabin will discuss her research in a lecture titled "The Sorceress, the Servant, and the Stays: Sexuality, Race, and Politics in Eighteenth-Century Britain." A guided tour of the Kinsey Institute's "Women of Pleasure" exhibition, featuring18th and 19th century images of women, will follow the lecture.

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"Your Campaign Here"yard sign distribution in conjuction with Bloomington Photography Club exhibition
Using the medium of yard signs as an alternative means of artistic expression, signs will be created that engage the ArtsWeek theme, "Politics & Art." Your Art Here will select signs to be printed on biodegradable material and displayed throughout the city during ArtsWeek and the 2008 election period. Artwork selected for the project includes: " The Exponent: Sprawl " by Andrew Bucksbarg, " Keep Out All That I Fear " by Chiara Galimberti & Geoffrey Hing, and " Good Mustache " by Riva Jewell-Vitale.

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Silence and Explosion: A Salon Event on Politics and the Arts
An afternoon of workshop readings of segments of three contemporary artistic works with an accompanying panel discussion highlighting expressive interactions of politics and the arts. Ainadamar, an opera by Osvaldo Golijov, on the murder of Federico Garc ía Lorca by the Fascists and the issue of artistic freedom of expression; and Mother's aria " O Sorrow, " with chorus, from William Grant Still's choral ballad And They Lynched Him On a Tree. American Maul, a satire by Robert O'Hara on the tenuous state of racial harmony in America today. Fronterilandia and Power Tools, a film by Ruben Ortiz, with music by guest composer Gabriela Ortiz, on the political implications of the marriage of cultures in the borderland `imagination' of the U.S. and Mexico.

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A Call for Peace: Imagine - Indiana in Music and Words
Presented by poet Norbert Krapf, pianist Monika Herzig, singer/ songwriter Tom Roznowski with special guest writer Scott Russell Sanders, and more. This program will include poems recited to music, storytelling in song, readings, and visual arts by some of the finest artists and performers in our region with a focus on a message for peace.

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Songs of the '60's and '70's That Changed Our World
Lecture based on music of the '60's and '70's with professor of Music Glenn Gass; followed by a concert with Janiece Jaffe, Curtis Cantwell Jackson, Dan Sumner (guitar) Dave Bruker (bass) and Michael Beck (drums).

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Arts Day at the Statehouse, Indiana Coalition for the Arts
The Indiana Coalition for the Arts announces Arts Day at the Statehouse, the annual event where arts advocates from around the state gather at the State Capitol. Arts Day will officially kick-off at the Indiana Statehouse at 10am on February 28th. The festivities will include the awarding of the 2008 Community Arts Leadership Awards, exhibitions by arts organizations from throughout the state, introductions of arts leaders in both the House and Senate Chambers, and a children's choir performance coordinated by the Indiana Music Education Association.

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Complexions Dance Company master class and lecture
Master Class at 2:00 pm, Lecture at 4:00 pm, both at the Musical Arts Center; Performance at 8:00 in the IU Auditorium. This mix of modern and ballet will attract a wide variety of dance enthusiasts. This educational and entertaining experience will please all audiences and will consist of a performance and a master class. This is an interesting, thought- provoking Broadway dance company that is highly respected. It is supported by Ballet department chair, Michael Vernon. Sponsored by Union Board and the Ballet Department.

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Complexions Dance Company performance
Master Class at 2:00 pm, Lecture at 4:00 pm, both at the Musical Arts Center; Performance at 8:00 in the IU Auditorium. This mix of modern and ballet will attract a wide variety of dance enthusiasts. This educational and entertaining experience will please all audiences and will consist of a performance and a master class. This is an interesting, thought- provoking Broadway dance company that is highly respected. It is supported by Ballet department chair, Michael Vernon.

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Conversation with playwright and director Robert O’Hara
African American playwright and director Robert O'Hara will speak about the intersection of art and politics in his work. Particular focus will be given to his play American Ma(u)l which will be performed by the Department of Theatre and Drama March 21-29.

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Jazz Bands III and IV

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Spirits of Havana: Artists Reaching Beyond the Political Boundaries of Cuba
Grammy nominated Canadian Saxophonist Jane Bunnett and her Cuban band " The Spirits of Havana " will join IU faculty members Iris Rosa and Russell Salmon to discuss Cuban culture and history. Learn about historical details, current politics, and personal accounts of the artists about their travels to Cuba and studies within the culture, as well as reports from Bunnett's Cuban band members, who have left their home country for political reasons. Enjoy free refreshments and get to meet the panelists during the reception following the discussion.

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The Poet&the Emperor: Power and the Arts in Nigeria and Beyond. Part I: A Reading by novelist, Akinwumi Adesokan
Nigerian novelist, journalist and IU Comparative Literature professor Akinwumi Adesokan will read from his novel, Roots in the Sky. Adesokan and fellow journalist, Harvard Professor Biodun Jeyifo will then discuss the trials and realities of writing under the oppressive Nigerian state during the 1980's-90's. Reading 5pm, Reception 6:30pm

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The Poet&the Emperor: Power and the Arts in Nigeria and Beyond. Part II: A Conversation with Akinwumi Adesokan and Biodun Jeyifo.
Akinwumi Adesokan and Biodun Jeyifo, both writers, scholars, activists and outspoken critics of the oppressive Nigerian regimes of the 1980's and 90's, will discuss issues of writing, the state, and politics in Nigeria, Africa, and beyond.

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Worlds Collide: Spirit, Soul&Body (presented by the African American Arts Institute)
All humans that walk the sands of earth exist within the realms of spirit, soul and body simultaneously. Daily, these worlds collide. It's not always a collision of catastrophic proportions. It is, however, usually a gentle passing that can cultivate life, love and peace. Worlds Collide explores the gentle collision of cultural diversity--diversity of age, gender, ethnicity, and art form--through spoken word and visual art.

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Double Bass Guest Recital: DaXun Zhang

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Giuseppe Verdi's"Requiem"
PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA and ORATORIO CHORUS - William Jon Gray, Conductor

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Post-War Politics and Musics
A symposium on the relationship between musical culture and Post-World-War II politics. Participants and topics: 1) Eric Drott (University of Texas, Austin): "Music and May '68 in France"; 2) Bruce Durazzi (Washington University, St. Louis): "Two `Committed' Cantatas: Luigi Nono and the Idea of Political Composition"; 3) Phil Ford (Indiana University): "Asymmetrical Consciousness: The Hipster Dialectic of Style and Politics"; 4) Peter Schmelz (Washington University, St. Louis): "Alfred Schnittke's Nagasaki and Soviet Cold War Cultural Politics"

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Censorship and the Arts
Join a panel of experts who will be discussing the current climate of the arts and how censorship has shaped public perceptions and artistic expression.

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New Music Ensemble

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Women in Politics Panel Discussion
In celebration of Evita and Arts Week, IU Auditorium hosts a panel discussion on the topic of Women in Politics. Panelists include: Jillian Kinzie, Chair of the City of Bloomington Commission on the Status of Women; Charlotte Zietlow, Economic Development Coordinator at Middle Way House Inc.; Susan Sandberg, Bloomington City Council President and Vice Chair of the Democratic Women's Caucus. Refreshments will be served. " Now is an excellent time to examine the challenges faced by women in leadership, especially women in politics. While we have made tremendous progress on many fronts, there are still barriers for women ...I certainly look forward to this lively discussion! " --Susan Sandberg

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ArtsWeek Signature Event and Gala Reception
Moveable Feast of the Arts exhibit, "Writing on the Wall," will serve as the backdrop for a debate/discussion among city and campus experts. The debate/discussion will focus on the topics of civic engagement, democracy, and the use of artistic mediums to convey ideas about society and the democratic process. Q & A - 6:30 - 7:00 Gala Reception - 7:00 - 8:00

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Tribal:Pura traditional American Tribal Belly Dance Performance
From Feb 29 through March 2 the BAAC and Different Drummer Belly Dancers will host a dance performance and 2 days of workshops presented by Carolena Nericcio and Megha Gavin, two of the leading innovators in this exciting dance form. Performance at The Waldron Auditorium - Friday Feb 29; Workshops at Mayfields MCL 2100 S. Liberty Drive March 1-2. Performance only: $12 advance, $15 at the door; Workshops $85 per day or $160 both days

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Music of Southern Appalachia with Carol Ponder
Growing up in Southern Appalachia, Carol listened to all kinds of music. Although her Appalachian roots are deep, she was teethed on classical and folk music. Reflecting both influences, her " rich, well-mannered voice is a step lighter and less formal than Odetta. " Carol performs with Indiana University's International Vocal Ensemble.

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Thematic Tour: Art and Politics
IU Art Museum Docent Eileen Rice will be on hand to lead this special tour in conjunction with Arts Week, in the museum's permanent collection.

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Tribal:Pura traditional American Tribal Belly Dance Workshops
From Feb 29 through March 2 the BAAC and Different Drummer Belly Dancers will host a dance performance and 2 days of workshops presented by Carolena Nericcio and Megha Gavin, two of the leading innovators in this exciting dance form. Performance at The Waldron Auditorium - Friday Feb 29; Workshops at Mayfields MCL 2100 S. Liberty Drive March 1-2. Performance only: $12 advance, $15 at the door; Workshops $85 per day or $160 both days

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Voices of a People’s History
An inspiring evening of dramatic readings by local actors, activists and authors of the speeches, stories, trials and letters of the people (including Frederick Douglass, Henry Thoreau, Susan B. Anthony, Eugene Debs, Howard Zinn, and Cindy Sheehan) and the various social movements that have shaped American history. Tickets can be purchased online at www.bloomingtonarts.info or at the BPP Box Office @ 107 W. 9th, M-F 10am-5pm.

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IU Sing
IU Sing is one of the oldest and largest traditions at Indiana University, with 2008 marking the 76th production. Over 3,000 students participate each year, with the goals of involving housing units and student organizations in a musical production, entertaining the community and raising money for scholarships. Each of the more than 22 acts dedicates 6 months to writing, producing, and choreographing a song and dance act, complete with costumes, props, lights, and live music. For two nights, a wonderful combination of talent and enthusiasm fills the auditorium. February 22 and 23.

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The Body Politic– Dance Performances in Sites that Shape Our Lives
We are integrating dance, music and the visual arts into two site-specific works - Woodburn Hall 100 on the IU campus and the Monroe County Courthouse. The history and significance of both sites will be explored in relation to the themes of freedom of expression and equality within a democracy. Feb 23: Performances at 5:00 pm, 5:30 pm, and 6:00 pm in Woodburn Hall 100; Feb 26: Performances at 11:30 am, 12:00 pm, and 12:30 pm in the Monroe County Courthouse Atrium

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Jazz from Bloomington and Arts Week present: Jane Bunnett and the Spirits of Havana
7:00 pm and 9:00 pm. Toronto soprano saxophonist, flutist, and bandleader, Jane Bunnett, has built her career at the crossroads between Cuban music and jazz. Twice nominated for Grammy awards, a fixture of the nominations for Canada's Juno awards, and honored with an appointment to the Order of Canada, Toronto's own jazz virtuoso has turned her bands into showcases for the finest musical talent from Canada, the United States and Cuba. Upheld by the likes of Paquito D'Riviera, the great Cuban saxophonist, Jane Bunnett is one of Canada's most valuable artistic resources. Admission: $20 general public, $15 Jazz from Bloomington members. Advance tickets available at Sunrise Box Office, 114 E. Kirkwood and www.bloomingtonarts.info .

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African American Dance Company Annual Dance Workshop
The workshop's mission is to expose students and community members to a broad range of dance styles and movement expression from the perspective of the African American and African Diaspora. All events are open to students and surrounding communities. The workshop will feature master dance classes in modern (Horton), jazz, Afro-Cuban, African, and Salsa; a choreographic workshop; panel discussion; and dance showcase. Master dance classes: Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center; Panel discussion: Woodburn Hall, Room 101; Dance Showcase and closing ceremonies for Black History Month at IU: Willkie Auditorium. Master dance classes offered Friday and Saturday. Panel discussion, entitled "The Black Dance Experience: T he Use of Culture of the Diaspora to Shape Performance," at 7:00 pm on Friday, February 29th, and dance showcase at 7:00 pm on Saturday, March 1st. Dance class registration: Full Registration Fees (Friday and Saturday): $90.00; Saturday Registration Only (Includes 3 classes): $55.00; Single Class Fee: $20.00

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Evita
Andrew Lloyd Webber's Gripping Theatrical Experience. VIVA ARGENTINA! The story of the larger-than-life Evita Peron is brought to life when the Tony Award-winning musical EVITA comes to IU Auditorium. Featuring the dynamic songs of Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice, EVITA is full of the passion and pageantry that made the real-life Evita Peron a global icon.

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The Girl Stories
A one-person performance piece exploring gender and sexuality, The Girl Stories is a tightly-woven set of five monologues performed by writer/performer Danielle McClelland. These distinct voices query the intersecting constructions of male and female, play with sexuality in all its forms, and ultimately reveal the power in our common humanity. Feb 29, 8pm, March 1, 2pm & 8pm; March 2, 2pm & 7pm

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Le Nozze di Figaro, presented by IU Opera Theater
(Feb 22, 23, 29, March 1) Will Crutchfield, Conductor; Michael Ehrman, Director; Robert O'Hearn, Designer; Tickets: $25 Adults; $12 Students

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Carol Ponder REHEARSAL
Carol Ponder, the artist-in-residence for the International Vocal Ensemble during ArtsWeek. Rehearsals are open to the public. (Saturday, March 1, 2pm Concert in Auer Hall.)

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High School Art Competition
High School Art Competition Exhibit at Tutto Bene Wine Caf é More -- February 27 - March 7

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Politics on Ice
Featuring the Indiana Ice Studio -- watch professional ice sculpturist carve blocks of ice that celebrate ArtsWeek's theme, " Politics and the Arts. " 12-2 PM on 2/21 and 2/28, 12-4 PM on 2/22-23, 12-3 PM on 2/29, 12-5 PM on 3/1

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Exhibit of African-American quilt artists
Exhibit of African-American quilt artists

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Women of Pleasure - art exhibition
February 20-29. The Kinsey Institute's "Women of Pleasure" exhibition examines the depiction of women in 18th and 19th century European erotic art and literature, using artworks, artifacts, books, and other materials from the Institute's extensive collections.

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O Lovely Glowworm
O Lovely Glowworm is the unconventional tale of a stuffed goat facing an existential crisis. "Hilarious and exhilarating" (Portland Mercury), Glowworm is one of the best plays of the last decade. Glen Berger's raucous comedy is smart, heartfelt, and wildly funny--the perfect Bloomington show! Feb. 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, Mar. 1 @ 7:30pm & Feb 23, Mar. 1 @2pm. Ticket Price: $19 (Reg),$16 (Sen), $13 (Stud) (all tickets--add $2 day of show). Sunrise Box Office 812 323 3020 & Online @ bloomingtonarts.info. Also available at Bloomingfoods East & Near West stores

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THE SEAGULL by Anton Chekhov, directed by Erik Friedman
"Chekhov's picture of the scavenging nature of the celebrity writer and actor is imperishable." --The Observer (England) The facade of laughter veils a well of sadness in The Seagull, perhaps the pinnacle of achievement for iconic Russian playwright Anton Chekhov. When an aging star of the Russian stage and her companion, a famous and popular writer, descend on her country estate, chaos and heartbreak ensue. The romances of attraction and creation contrast and collide in a comedy where love, money, betrayal, and the quest for literary supremacy simultaneously produce effervescent humor and penetrating melancholy. 2/22, 23, 26-29 at 7:30 p.m.; 3/1 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

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A Change is Gonna Come: Black Music and Political Activism
Sponsored by the IU Archives of African American Music & Culture, the exhibit explores how Black communities drew on their sacred and secular musical traditions to create the sounds which powered the Civil Rights and Soul/Black Power eras. Hosted by the Mathers Museum; opening reception 2/22/08 at 5:00 pm featuring the a capella ensemble AcaBella.

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Fusion Culture: Transportable Living
Fusion Culture: Transportable Living (February 22-March 7, 2008) will contain several works by artist Sarah FitzSimons, who has created works about the environment for the past seven years.

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Writing on the Wall: A Focus on Democracy
Exhibit - Politics and the Arts Signature Project February 19 - March 8 School of Fine Arts (SoFA) Gallery (Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday, noon to 4:00 PM)

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Bloomington Photography Club Exhibition
Annual exhibition of the Bloomington Photography Club in the Rosemary Miller and Flashlight galleries at the John Waldron Art Center. More than 30 photographers participate in the cutting-edge exhibition. February 1-29, 2008

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Gallery Exhibit: The Art of War
Tues - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sunday Noon - 5:00 p.m. (IU Art Museum is closed on Mondays). In 1633 Jacques Callot's created an eighteen-print series, The Miseries and Misfortunes of War, which for the first time presented not a gloried or idealized account of war, but its gruesome realities. Six prints from Callot's ground-breaking series, as well as works by Francisco Goya, George N. Barnard, Otto Dix, and Pablo Picasso showing these artists reacting to political conflicts of their periods--including the Napoleonic Wars, American Civil War, World War I, and Spanish Civil War--have been installed throughout the first floor gallery.

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Graffiti and Photography Exhibit by Joe LaMantia
The exhibit includes photographs of the making of " Writing on the Wall, " and refers viewers to the full exhibit at SoFA Gallery at IU. Persons can view it all hours that the library is open.

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Ongoing exhibits at the Mathers Museum of World Cultures
Bee-town Quilts: A Common Thread; Boxes; Images of Native Americans: The Wanamaker Collection; Thoughts, Things, and Theories...What Is Culture?; The Ones that Got Away: Victorian Women Travel Writers. Museum hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9 AM to 4:30 PM; Saturday-Sunday, 1:00 to 4:30 PM.

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Your Campaign Here
Using the medium of yard signs as an alternative means of artistic expression, signs will be created that engage the ArtsWeek theme, "Politics & Art." Your Art Here will select signs to be printed on biodegradable material and displayed throughout the city during ArtsWeek and the 2008 election period. Artwork selected for the project includes: " The Exponent: Sprawl " by Andrew Bucksbarg, " Keep Out All That I Fear " by Chiara Galimberti & Geoffrey Hing, and " Good Mustache " by Riva Jewell-Vitale.

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