Art Not Crime

2011-01-11T20:38:00.000-08:00

We've decided to relocate!!!

Please visit ArtNotCrimePDX for the latest!!!

Mission Statement

2010-12-26T22:19:00.001-08:00

Art Not Crime is the place where individuals create urban inspired pieces of art, and display them in places where their art is appreciated as the language of this new culture, and not classified as crime. This organization is an effort to build positive relations with the public, and create awareness to the necessity of alternative arts programs for local street artists. We organize bi-monthly live art events/fundraisers to showcase talent and sell art creations. We specialize in restoring vandalized properties, and installing mural art that builds community, and discourages future vandalism

Love, Life & Art

2010-08-19T12:50:00.000-07:00

Join us for a celebration of the life of Rachel Ann Harrison with live music & graffitti art, raffle prizes, refreshments, and an exclusive zine release for "ghetto BLASTER". Proceeds will be donated to Art Not Crime and just 1x.
www.ArtNotCrime.blogspot.com

Live music by:

Will West
Dj Mel from out like that and dykeotomy
Kimosabe
The Love Loungers

Live art installation by:

Graffitti Style Fine Art Krew, Sektr 1, Antonio Alcocer, Rudy Rolon, Josh Evans & Matt West.

Raffle will include various prizes with art from local artist, vineyards, salons, photographers and more.

$5
All ages welcome!!

When: Saturday, August 28th

Time: 5pm-2am

Where: 4943 NE MLK Jr. BLVD
Portland, OR 97211

Help us honor Rachel and spread the word about Love,Life & Art!!

Last Thursday @ Provenance Gallery

2010-06-15T10:41:00.000-07:00

Join Us this last thursday forFRESH art composed by the hands of Vaquero, Raskoe, Ajust One, Sektr 1, delo MFK, & Kauz... DOPE music selected by ComputerFAM & Mr. Wu (Rhythm Rhino)... and free spirits courtesy of Integrity Spirits (The NW's first distillery to make ABSINTHE). Now of course, you'll need to be 21 and over to partake in tasting, but thedoors will be open to ALL AGES! $5 entry, priceless fun

ANC @ Art Hop 2010!!!

2010-05-07T12:13:00.000-07:00

In an effort to promote the creative and constructive side of graffiti art; Art Not Crime & Provenance Gallery is preparing to erect a free standing wall at the intersection of NE 14th & Alberta to showcase some of the finest style in the Northwest. This project is separate from the mural projects lead by artist/muralist, Rodolfo Serna, but unified in the greater mission of Art Hop 2010, ABC: Art Builds Community. Together, we will demonstrate how mural art can educate, motivate and beautify our communities.

Join us and experience the visual mastery of Raskoe, Sektr1, delo MFK, Simple and Ajust One..... and boogie down to the sounds of ComputerFAM on the wheelz of steel along with a special performance by Gen.Erik and Serge Severe with DJ Wels (from Animal Farm)...

In the meantime, stop by Provenance Gallery located on the corner of MLK & Alberta (4943 NE MLK Jr. Blvd) to view our latest creations and a multimedia installation tribute to Pirate Town by Bruce Forster Photography....

For more info about Art Not Crime/Provenance Gallery, please visit www.artnotcrime.blogspot.com or send an email to artnotcimepdx@gmail.com

LINKS:

Live Graffiti Art by:

Raskoe - www.plasticbirdie.com
Sektr1
delo MFK - www.deloMFK.blogspot.com
Simple - www.pistolrivercreative.com
Ajust One

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Music provided by:

ComputerFAM - http://www.myspace.com/computerfam

Gen.Erik and Serge Severe with DJ Wels (from Animal Farm)

Serge Severe and Gen.Erik with The Cool Kids

Animal Farm | Portland, OR | Hip Hop / Soul / Funk | Music, Lyrics, Songs, and Videos | ReverbNation

here's some FRESH news about Gen.Erik....

Gen.Erik chosen as a finalist in the Duck Down/ 2K Sports MC Competition

Animal Farm’s Gen.Erik selected as a finalist to be featured on the NBA 2K11 Video Game

PORTLAND, OR – May 5, 2010. Portland-based MC/Producer/DJ, Gen.Erik, was one of eleven MCs selected as finalists by NBA 2K Music Executives & Duck Down A&Rs to have his track placed in the soundtrack to NBA 2K11's video game. The winning producers, Bay Root Productions, have already been selected, and over 500 MCs submitted songs over the winning beat.

Check out Gen.Erik's submission "Rock On" here.

Also, watch Gen.Erik Making the Song here.

The Grand Prize winner will be announced this Tuesday, May 11^th, 2010. The Winning producer & MC will also receive an all-expense paid trip to New York City to have the opportunity to perform the track live at Duck Down's CMJ showcase in October 2010.

Over the past few years, Gen.Erik has established himself as one of the most notable Producers and MCs in the Northwest. Gen.Erik is also the President of Focused Noise Records and is leading member of Animal Farm, who released the album, The Unknown, which was primarily produced by Gen.Erik, including the single “Peace” featuring the legendary KRS-One. Gen.Erik contributed as a lead MC as well as producer for “The Unknown”, which peaked at #3 on the CMJ College Radio Hip-Hop Charts, where the album remained in the Top 10 for seven straight weeks. Animal Farm was also praised in Urb Magazine’s Next 1000 column, which claimed “The animated Animal Farm achieves a classically feel-good tone.”

According to The Portland Mercury, "Gen.Erik, known in the Oregon hiphop community primarily for his punchline-laced rap verses, makes a name for himself here as one of the best producers from our state." XLR8R Magazine also praised Gen.Erik’s production on “The Unknown”, claiming “Portland shines yet again with Gen.Erik on soulful, retro-sounding production and a crew of MCs, including a guest spot from KRS-One. Lovely!”

Animal Farm has quickly developed a large regional following after performing live throughout the United States with the likes of Common, Method Man and Redman, GZA, RZA from Wu-Tang Clan, N.E.R.D., KRS-One, The Cool Kids, Dead Prez, Brand Nubian, The Game, Ghostface Killah, Del the Funky Homosapien, Tha Alkaholiks, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, and at festivals such as CMJ Music Marathon, SXSW, and MusicFest NW. Animal Farm's upcoming single "Back in the Days" was also produced by Gen.Erik and was recentlyfeatured on NBC's Coverage of The Dew Tour. In addition, Gen.Erik's production recently appeared on MTV's Reality Show, "The Buried Life".

Gen.Erik has also opened for The Roots, Mos Def, Pete Rock, DJ Rob Swift, and many other legendary hip-hop acts. Currently, Gen.Erik is preparing for a solo project, as well as new releases by Animal Farm, Serge Severe, Luck One, and more.

Our sponsors:

Sweet Thing Bakehouse & Coffee - www.sweetthingpdx.com

Art & Sole Comfort Footwear - www.artnsole.net

Focused Noise - www.focusednoise.com

Emerson Space Case - www.emersonspacecase.blogspot.com

Tribute To Pirate Town @ Provenance Gallery

2010-04-05T14:46:00.000-07:00

Greetings!!!

We're kicking it off this April with an amazing multimedia installation from Bruce Forster Photography that pays homage to one of Portland's most revered graffiti shrines: Pirate Town.

This abandoned factory served as a canvas for some of the best, and sadly, some of the worst graffiti artists on the scene. Unfortunately, It was demolished in 2009 to make room for the University of Portland's new expansion. LOST BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN!!!

Here's a few links to his previous multimedia installation at AIA...

http://viewfinders-photography.blogspot.com/2009/09/graffiti-funhou se-gallery-show-opens.html

http://chatterbox.typepad.com/portlandarchitecture/2009/09/bruce-forsters-graffiti-funhouse-at-cfa.html?ut m_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_camp aign=Feed%3A+PortlandArchite cture+%28Portland+Architecture%29

www.bruceforsterphotography.com

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but wait, there's more....

We will be painting, LIVE!!! (as usual)

So if the smell of aerosol paint reminds you of Folgers in the morning, BE THERE!!! and bring your blackbook(s) to share, there will be some DOPE prizes and freebies for the top blackbook pages.

Featured Artists...

Thomas Stavnes

Raskoe www.plasticbirdie.com

Colibri www.colibrilovesyou.com

Ajust One

Sektr 1

delo MFK www.deloMFK.blogspot.com

Tayze 318

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but wait, there's more...

Come DANCE to the hip-hop sounds of The WeatherMan on the wheelz of steel!!!!

...and witness a live performance from local Hip Hop group, ELEVATED ENTITIES.

http://www.myspace.com/elevatedentities

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When: April 29th, 2010

Time: 5pm-12am

Location: Provenance Gallery/Sweet Thing Bakehouse (On the corner of MLK & Alberta)

4943 NE MLK Jr. BLVD - PORTLAND, OR 97211

Cost: $10 ($5 if you bring a blackbook)

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**** SUBMIT BLACKBOOK PAGES, NAPKIN SKETCHES, PHOTOS, etc... AND WIN!!!!!****

RAFFLE ITEMS and PRIZES courtesy of - ME FITNESS - SWEET THING BAKEHOUSE & MORE

Here's a few samples courtesy of Bruce Forster Photography

Get Ready!!!!

2010-02-15T21:12:00.000-08:00

Provenance & Beau Monde College of Hair Design presents...

First I just wanna say, DIS GON' BE HOTTTTT!!!!

Live Art!!!! MoFee - Kari Sims - Colibri - Charles A. Brown - Bobby Fouther - DeAngelo N. Raines - Shahjahan H. Sheriff - Ajust One

Live Music!!! DJ Deena Bee - Barry Hampton & Triple Grip

Live Poetry!!!! RoDeezy - Blacque Butterfly

and....

A Fashion and Hair Show honoring 10 soulfully sexy decades of AfroCentric style, presented by The Design Team @ Beau Monde College of Hair Design.

Come build with us starting @ 5pm buy a raffle ticket or two and enjoy some good eats, drinks, art (in multiple forms) and support good community!!!! Proceeds go to Beau Monde School of Hair Design, in their quest to raise $20,000 to send the Design Team to The National Cosmetology Association's Talent Search Hairdressing Competition in Orlando, Florida in June of 2010. These funds cover entry fees, show fees manikins, hotel & airfare.

Peace & Love!!!

When: February 25th, 2010

Where: Provenance Gallery/Sweet Thing Bakehouse (on the corner of NE MLK & Alberta) - 4943 NE MLK Jr BLVD, Portland, OR 97211

Time: 5-12am

Cost: $10

PROVENANCE #1

2010-02-15T20:45:00.000-08:00

WOW!

WE really started something amazing for Last Thursdays on Alberta. It's ashame that they're considering an end to Alberta's Art Walk. Big thanks to all the artists, Kid Shilo, Cheetah Finess Rasheeda Ameera, Nicky & Drew of Boy Meets Club, You all raise the bar!

Large thanks to all who attended!!!!

We'll be back with another one and that's most definite! If you have pics that you'd like to share from the night feel free to send them to: artnotcrimepdx@gmail.com

See you FEBRUARY 25th!!!

Shajahan H. Sheriff

Kiel Parsons

Sektr 1

Ajust One

Raskoe (http://www.plasticbirdie.com/)

delo MFK

Be sure to stop by and view and/or buy the artworks that are on exhibit until Feb. 22nd.

2010-01-15T10:15:00.000-08:00

Greetings!

Twenty-10's first, "Last Thursday" art walk is going to begin with a collection of some of the NW's dopest's mural artists, illustrators, fine artists and designers collaborating on a 6' x 20' mural. The proceeds generated from each panel sold will go towards the development of Art Not Crime, an after-school art program dedicated to serve youth inspired by graffiti art and all of it's sub-cultures.

Join us and enjoy the live creativity of...

Raskoe www.plasticbirdie.com

Ajust One

Delo MFK www.delomfk.blogspot.com

Shahjahan H. Sheriff

Kiel Parsons

Lavell Alexander

Sektr 1

Dance! With the fresh sounds of DJ Kid Shilo(PDX), the intelligent lyrics of Taajwar Steele(NYC), and the dope sounds of dubstep greats, Boy Meets Club(PDX).

There will be some tasty baked goods from Sweet Thing Bakehouse for your bellies, and beer and wine from Bridgetown Beerhouse if you got that grown up card handy.

Make this your first and last stop on last thursday!!!!Peace!

BRUNO "Folk" Art

2009-10-23T08:52:00.000-07:00

The following is a part of 45th Parallel Zulu's housewarming/fundraiser. It will be an artshow/workshop/discussion for youth featuring Bruno, a pioneering Grafitti artist from the Northwest. His artwork is legendary, and has advanced his work from aerosol spraycans to using recycled materials to create a masterpiece.

ART NOT CRIME: Urban Art Space

2009-09-30T14:17:00.000-07:00

Are you inspired by the writing on the wall?

Do you spend your free time creating or appreciating fine art or urban MASTERPIECES?

Well come visit us @ University Park Community Center for...

ART NOT CRIME: Urban Art Space

This after-school ART program focuses on developing YOUR FORM of expression, exposing YOU to creative opportunities and producing legal and sustainable ART for Screen Printing, Stickers, Fine Art, Murals and more!!!!

Classes start 10/2 - 11/6__4:30-7:30pm__ AGES 12-18___$30 (6-week course)

CALL UNIVERSITY PARK COMMUNITY CENTER

ENROLL NOW

503)823-3631

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or join us for...

ART NOT CRIME: Graffiti Style Fine Art

Art Not Crime: Graffiti Style Fine Art, is a studio art class where urban inspired art is created and exhibited for all to appreciate, in a safe and creative atmosphere. Bring an 8.5 x 11 sketch book to design, draw, and share ideas as we create stickers, flyers, paintings, large scale murals and more.

ALL AGES

Winter & Spring Terms

PCC/FRANKLIN H.S.

contact: artnotcrimepdx@gmail.com for more info.

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INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING OR SPONSORING ART NOT CRIME?

PLEASE CONTACT: DEANGELO RAINES @ 503)860-5831

EXTRA! EXTRA!

2009-09-21T16:39:00.000-07:00

If you haven't already read The Skanner's article about ANC, check it out here...(and show support by leaving a comment)

http://www.theskanner.com/article/view/id/10320

FRESH Kicks!!!

2009-09-19T11:54:00.001-07:00

Freestyle Hi Hip-Hop by REEBOK

Basquiat Hi by REEBOK (WHAT???!!!???)

Louis Vuitton LV Stephen Sprouse Graffiti Sneaker.....KILLIN' EM!!!!

GET LOCAL!!!

2009-09-14T17:11:00.000-07:00

Here's a glimpse of some of my favorite LOCAL street art & graff....

ASKER = DOPE ART!!!

R.I.P. Pirate Town

You are now listenin' to TMR RADIO!

REMIXO is EVERYWHERE right now!

Now I know these pieces are technically, "illegal"....

...but come on, it's ART!!!!

More global 'graff' artists....enjoi!

2009-09-12T18:14:00.000-07:00

JAPAN'S GRAFFITI IS ILL!!!!

Here's some BERLIN street art, R.I.P. MJ

Dase in full effect...

Spraycan Art is here to stay!!! So Give Thanks!

Some Aerosol Art From Around the Globe

2009-09-01T11:16:00.000-07:00

Here's a few shots of some of the Aerosol Art that I'm diggin'...

First, we have the Alto Contraste Crew FRESH outta Salamanca, Spain.

Check out www.alto-contraste.com when your feeling like having your mind blown!!!

Next....

You think you're tough now? Go to AFRICA!!!

South Africa has some of the most talented Artists in the world!!!!

Shouts out to Art Crimes for the photos... Stay tuned for more!!!

Enroll Now!!!!

2009-08-11T19:15:00.000-07:00