What is Artifications???

Artification’s mandate is to bring culture to Hoboken residents in the form of music, quality art, theatre, dance and performance art. In this wonderful city, there is a stunning shortage of art. Artification works with the Monroe center to bring visibility to Hoboken artists while also inviting quality artists to display their art in Hoboken.

American cities undergoing gentrification unknowingly marginalize artists. Through steep rents and a stifling lack of gallery space, artists are forced to look elsewhere for reasonable work and display spaces. In Hoboken, a city that embodies gentrification, Artification is working to reverse that trend, and bring art back to the Mile Square City.

We need your help to do this.

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Getting Ready

It has been a pleasure to get this art festival off the ground!
Of course if you do not know what I am talking about, it is the DIGABLE ARTS FESTIVAL.
There has been a lot of interest, and it is both exciting and daunting; exciting b/c this is the largest independent arts festival Hoboken has seen in a long time, and daunting for the same reason.  Also, there is alot of work to be done, re: fundraising and preparation. 

The space is raw, and primed like a gesso canvas. There are tons of bands, and lots of vendors. 
The advertising is what is missing. So far submissions have been satisfactory, but we have until the end of the month. Having worked with artists in the past, the vast majority will submit at the 11th hour. Not a problem. one must plan for these things. 


Monday, December 7, 2009

Announcing: DOG RUN CITY Arts Group


Hello Everyone,
I am here announcing a new arts group based out of Hoboken, NJ.
DOG RUN CITY, is a new arts group with multiple projects in the works.

Dog Run City is focused on creating immersive art experiences for artists and viewers alike by creating combinations of different arts. Current Projects include the DIGABLE ARTS FESTIVAL, a 2 day arts festival taking place @ the Monroe Center in Hoboken, NJ March 20th, and 21st, 2010.

There is another project slated for June 2010@ the Eureka Art Space in Hoboken, NJ.

For more information, Please send requests for information to dogruncity@gmail.com

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Tequila Kisses (For Review)

videoPlease provide me your feedback on how I can improve this video. This is the first cut of this video, and much love to Caridad and friends for making this video happen.

Tequila Kisses (For Review)

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

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Friday, August 28, 2009

Hoboken Harvest for the Homeless:Saturday September 12th, 2009


Poster Art by Janice Ducate
The Third Annual Hoboken Harvest for the Homeless willbe taking place September 12th, 2009, from Noon till 6pm. @ Symposia book store 510 Washington St Hoboken, NJ 07030 (201) 963-0909 
http://www.symposia.us/
We are raising money and Supplies for the Hoboken homeless shelter.
http://www.hobokenshelter.org/ 

Please come support the cause by donating $$ or one of the following items through out the day.

Participating Artists
Jon D'Angelo
Troy Wise
Marc Gianatti
Kieron Sullivan
Paul Wiess
Billy Carrion Jr.
Lloyd Gold
Jim Rizvani
Tom Ritter
kiwi the child
Footprints in The Sand.

Please consider the following items needed by the shelter.

Food:
1. Milk 5. Rice
2. Coffee 6. Instant Potatoes
3. Sugar 7. Marinara Sauce 
4. Cereal 8. Frozen Meat & Tuna Fish 

Supplies
1. Hot/Cold Cups 5. Laundry Detergent
2. Paper/Plastic Plates 6. Toilet Paper
3. Napkins 7. Garbage Bags (55 Gallons)
4. Plastic Utensils 8. Postage Stamps

Toiletries:
1. Soap 5. Deodorant
2. Shampoo 6. Socks
3. Toothbrushes 7. Underpants
4. Toothpaste 8. Razors 

The Art of David Ribyat: Friday September 11th @ Sava's Polish Diner


Artifications, and JC Fridays Presents an exhibition of the art of David Ribyat. A collection of new works will be displayed for one month at Jersey City's favorite Polish Diner, Sava's. this wonderful ittle place is located just one block from Grove Street Station, the epicenter of the Jersey City Arts Scene.

Special reception begins @ 6:00pm, and will feature delectable selections from Sava's extensive menu. Special musical performance by Lloyd United and Special Guest performers throughout the evening.

The Art of David Ribyat is a JCFridays event.
www.JCFridays.com

Sava's Polish Diner 
346 Grove Street, 
Jersey City, NJ