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Street Art Film Festival ...spring 2008
The first Street Art Film Festival was organized in summer 2005 as a part of Streets 2k5 festival with the purpose to feature films made by/about street artists. The festival was co-hosted by the Zimmerli Museum in 2005, NJ Film Festival in 2006 and NJ Graf Festival, a series of graffiti/street art events in summer 2007. In April 2008 it is returning to New Brunswick.
The films were carefully selected to assure that the audience will get a unique and intimate view into life of contemporary street artists and their artwork. Preserving artwork on film or video is a crucial part of street art. In many instances, the artwork lasts only a few hours before it is damaged, removed or becomes part of the environment. The audience gets a very rare look at some of the greatest pieces of contemporary art, many of which are no longer in existence.
We aim to feature art that contains an additional dimension because it takes place in a public space. The audience and its reaction is a significant part of the presented pieces. The interaction of public with artwork in public domain eclipses the visual aesthetics concerning the mural, sculpture or performance. Therefore the discussion between the artists and the audience concerning the public art policy and design of urban public places must be maintained.
Graffiti and street art are not only a new form of contemporary art, but also an innovative art movement tightly connected to our neighborhoods and communities. It is time to alter public art policies and recognize the new ideas and innovative approaches for refreshing our cities. It is not about physical walls and pedestals, but rather about connections and relationships among people.
All movies at Street Art Film Festival are screened in auditorium #123 in Scott Hall on Rutgers University Campus. The address is Scott Hall #123, 43 College Avenue (Near the corner of College Avenue and Hamilton Street), College Avenue Campus, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey ... Google map
Date: April 5-6, 2008
Time: 7pm
Entry: $7 (general), $5 (students & seniors), $4 (Film Co-op friends)
About Albus Cavus
albus cavus main website | albus cavus myspace
Albus Cavus, NJ non-profit organization is an artist collective based in New Brunswick, NJ. We provide upcoming and student artists with supplies, counseling, networking and exhibiting opportunities. Visual art, performance and music are also used to promote development of creative thinking and artistic skills among local school children and youth. By maintaining art installations in public spaces we bring together the artists and local residents. These projects beautify the neighborhoods and build strong and healthy community in New Brunswick. Albus Cavus currently maintains 1.8-mile long bike path as an experimental public space for implementing participatory street art to revitalize this community place.
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