June 18 – July 10 2010

May 21 – June 12 2010

April 16 – May 15 2010

March 19 – April 10

WILLIAM LEGOULLON Intermission in the West Gallery  WILLIAM LEGOULLON Relics in the Project Room EYELOUNGE ALUMNI Time Capsule in the East Gallery: AARON ABBOTT NICK DEFORD LEIGH MERRILL KATE TIMMERMAN
Nick DeFord, Son Set	Kate Timmerman, Wishes to Remain Anonymous

Artists on Artists at SMoCA

Artists on Artists is a free, experimental program showcasing artists and their work curated and organized by members of the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art’s Artist Advisory Council. Past events have ranged thematically from specific artistic practices such as documentary photography to performance artists revealing their methods through a wacky game show format.

For those curious about starting their own artist collective or what it takes to effectively collaborate with other artists, the fifth event of this on-going series titled“Collectivity: Artists in Collaboration”will examine the various ways in which artists work together. Presented by artists Greg Esser and Brian Boner, the evening will take a look at local examples of artist collectives such as the artist-run contemporary art space eye lounge and Postcommodity, an interdisciplinary Native American art collective.

The presentation will also serve as a rich source of information for artists looking to collaborate or interested in learning how to work outside of their individual art practices within a collective environment.

February 19 – March 7

January 15 – February 13, 2010

 I am very interested in architecture: finding one element from a building and repeating it until it tells me, “stop I have had enough”. Essentially, I strip architecture to its barest structure – to its “skeleton”. My process initiates by starting with one form; and through repetition, emphasizing the simple beauty of this initial shape. I enjoy using building materials because they are perhaps something that is taken for granted due to its abundance – much like most other naturally occurring resources. Because my work also strives to express how architecture and environment can work together, ultimately, I view my art as a bridge between nature and modern society – serving as a reminder that these two “environments” can coexist harmoniously.
Craig Randich

2010 CALL FOR NEW MEMBERS!

Eyelounge is currently soliciting new members!APPLICATIONS DUE JANUARY 15, 2010.

a little history about us…
eye lounge is a collective artist-run contemporary art space in downtown Phoenix committed to fostering emerging and established local visual artists. Founded in 1999, eye lounge features new exhibitions every month.

about being a member…
Up to 22 member artists pay monthly dues, attend monthly meetings, and manage the gallery during the duration of his/her one month-long exhibition per year. Members sign a contract for 1 year and may be part of the collective for up to 3 years. Members are responsible for reception expenses, poster, invitations and postage for his/her one-month exhibit, and also help out with marketing, installation, sitting gallery hours, capital improvements and involvement with the artistic and local community. Attendance at monthly meetings, held every last Sunday of the month, is mandatory.

Current eye lounge members are interested in cultivating an exciting art space with varied viewpoints, mediums, backgrounds and audiences. The desire to participate in a collective environment is an integral part of being an eye lounge member. Collaborative projects, fundraisers and numerous committees have formed in the spirit of cooperation and mutual assistance. eye lounge does not depend on grant support or commercial sales; therefore member artists control the artistic environment and presentation of their work in the space. Members have one solo show per year, participate in the annual Art Detour group show and have numerous other opportunities.

eye lounge does not "represent" member artists. Many current members exhibit in various locations within the Phoenix Metro area and beyond.
It is strongly recommended that potential members attend gallery shows and talk with members to become better acquainted with the process.

application requirements…
- Digital Portfolio of 10-15 images of recent work. Images should be saved as JPEGS of no more than 1000 pixels in the long direction. Title: Lastname_00#.jpg. Please feel free to include installation and exhibition shots in addition to standard images. Applicants working in time-based media may submit digital video (Quicktime preferred) not to exceed 10 minutes in length saved on cross-platform formatted CD-Rom or DVD.

- Image list corresponding to the JPEGS should include title, size, media and dates for each work. This list may include brief annotations regarding the context, nature or related specificsfor works. (save as .doc or .pdf)

- Artist Resume/CV with contact info- less than three pages preferred (save as .doc or .pdf)

- Artist Statement (save as .doc or .pdf)

- Cover Letter stating why you're interested in becoming a member and what you would contribute to the collective. Cover letter can include a brief biography of the applicant. (save as .doc or .pdf). We are interested in the direction your work may be going, as well as what you are doing currently or have done in the past.

- Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope may be included only if applicant prefers materials to be returned.

Applications may be submitted via email or as hard copy.

Emailed applications may be sent to: eyelounge@gmail.com

Hard copy applications should be sent to:
eye lounge c/o New Member App
419 E. Roosevelt St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Applicants submitting by January 15, 2010 will be notified by February 5.

DECEMBER 18, 2009 – JANUARY 9, 2010

Bentley Gallery is pleased to announce “Works from Bentley Gallery”, a series of selected pieces to be exhibited at the eye lounge gallery in Downtown’s Roosevelt Row arts district. We will be hosting two opening receptions: Third Friday, December 18 from 6pm-10 pm and First Friday, January 1st from 6pm-10pm. The collection will be on display through January 9th.

The exhibition intends to strengthen the relationship between the Phoenix and Scottsdale arts districts by integrating work from the Bentley collection into the special and unique spirit that comprises the downtown art scene. Artists featured will include: Will Berry, Denise Yaghmourian, Dominique Blain, Hector Ruiz & DOSE, Martin Mull, Christina Kahlo, Rogelio “Gory” Lopez Marin, and a maquette for a large-scale sculpture by Craig Randich (to be featured in eye lounge’s east gallery January 15th – February 13th).

Both receptions are free and open to the public.  For more information contact Ashley B. Martin, 480-946-6060.