Media Arts Council Film Festival Call for Entries 2010

The Media Arts Council (MAC) of Media, Pennsylvania, held its first Film Festival in February, 2008. Owing to its great success then and in 2009, we are continuing it a third year. The Call for Entries continues to be directed to local, national and international filmmakers. We have set the date and are now calling for entries from local and other filmmakers.

Films will be accepted in four categories—Narrative, Documentary, Animation, Experimental, and three lengths—Feature Length (40 to 90 minutes), Short (5 to 40 minutes) and Short-Short (under 5 minutes).

Deadline: December 1, 2009

For more info please see the official Film Festival page

Posted by Collette Decker

Media ICONS (& Beyond) Opening Night Photos and Gallery Hours

   

Winner of Media ICONS Category: Karen Ashbach, on left,

and Winner of (& Beyond) Category: Mike Berman, on right.

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Photo Recap of the "Opening Night" reception held on 2nd Saturday, October 10, 2009. Thanks to all of the visitors who viewed the free public photography exhibit, and many thanks to the M.A.C. volunteers who helped make this show such a success. Jurored by: Tsuyoshi Ito, Founder and Program Director of Project Basho.

This show would not have been possible without the help of Fran Shields of Front Street Capital, First Keystone Bank, and Media Real Estate. Food provided by Trader Joe's, and coffee was provided by the Coffee Beanery.

Gallery Hours: 323 West State Street, Media PA 19063

• Opening Reception: 2nd Saturday October 10th 6pm - 9pm
• Daytime Hours: Monday, October 12th through Friday, October 16th 11am - 2pm
• Exhibit Closing : Saturday, October 17th 6pm - 9pm
  (During Media, PA's "Jazz by Night Celebration")

Posted by: Rebecca Michelle Lee

Media ICONS (& Beyond) Juried Photography Exhibit Opens this weekend!

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The Media Arts Council (M.A.C.) announces the unveiling of the 3rd Annual Media ICONS (& Beyond) Photography Exhibit.

The Opening Reception will be held Saturday, October 10, 6-9 pm at 323 West State St, Media, during the 2nd Saturday Arts Stroll. (View the 2nd Saturday map!)

The exhibit features more than 30 finalist photographs, selected from numerous entries from professional and amateur photographers. Works were selected by Tsuyoshi Ito, Director of Project Basho, a photography resource center in Philadelphia.

Awards will be presented at 8pm during the Opening Reception, with one winner and one honorable mention in each of two categories: works focused on subject matter within the borough of Media, and works with subject matter beyond the borough boundaries.

Visitors are invited to browse this exhibit, reflect on the beauty and interest of Media, and enjoy live music and a refreshing evening event. Photographs are also available for sale.

This annual event not only focuses on the many unique perspectives of Media but opens the door for expressive photography originating anywhere outside the borough. The exhibit highlights some of the finest photography found in the Delaware Valley with an interesting mix of landscapes, natural and found subject matter, portraits and conceptual creativity.

This year’s contest and exhibit are sponsored by First Keystone Bank. The temporary gallery space has been contributed by Media Real Estate. Media ICONS (& Beyond) will be on exhibit for at least one week, through the Media Jazz by Night Celebration on October 17.

The Media Arts Council is a non-profit arts organization working to support local artists and integrate a wide range of arts into the life of the entire community of Media, PA. For more information about M.A.C. featured artists and musicians, upcoming events, and a map of monthly 2nd Saturday events, please visit mediaartscouncil.org.

Press Release by Kat Crowner, M.A.C. Public Relations

Photo Recap - Annual Food and Craft Festival, MBA

The Media Business Authority hosted another successful "Media Food & Crafts Festival this year! Held on Sunday October 4th 10am - 5pm, the sun shined strong after a very gloomy week and State Street was packed with visitors from the entire Delaware County area and beyond. The appetizing scents of American, and International fair from local restaurants, and eateries, filled the air and noone could resist the delicious temptations.

Musicians and local artists also showed off their talents. Visitors shopped for quality arts and crafts then crowded around the various live entertainment. Be sure to check the official website of Media, PA for upcoming events!

The Keystone Dixieland Band played in front of the Veteran's Memorial

Registered Artist of the M.A.C., Anne Marie Palita, with her professional photography display.

A couple of Anne Marie's photographs are also included in the upcoming Media ICONS (& Beyond) Juried Photography Exhibit. Which will be held on October's 2nd Saturday at 323 West State Street, Media PA 19063, 6pm - 9pm during the Monthly Arts Stroll.

Other Registered Artists of the Media Arts Council who participated were:

  

Louie La Palombara III & Rebecca Michelle Lee

And among many other great organizations, The School in Rose Valley gave away
handmade wooden toys. The toys were made by students in the woodshop program,
for their annual May Fair.

Enjoy!

Posted by Rebecca Michelle Lee