tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27595275462127682012024-03-12T19:40:59.967-04:00Ignite Syracuse"Fun-loving banter, intelligent arts, and creative eye candy"Maartenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14209637400705264908noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2759527546212768201.post-83275623426838663602010-03-04T12:41:00.002-05:002010-03-04T12:43:28.092-05:00Ignite in the Post Standard Today!Ignite Syracuse was featured in the paper today in the CNY Section. Check it out if you get a chance. Otherwise, <a href="http://blog.syracuse.com/cny/2010/03/ignite_syracuse_event_aims_for_flow_of_ideas_creativity.html">click here</a> to see the online version.<br /><br />Just a few more days till Ignite Syracuse takes the stage. Remember presenters, I need those slides!!!Maartenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14209637400705264908noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2759527546212768201.post-2624619318576786382010-02-25T13:48:00.002-05:002010-02-25T13:54:10.720-05:00All Slots Filled...and Then Some!IGNITE Syracuse is looking to be a good time. Only a week and a half away! We have all of the presenters lined up. This time we will be having 12 presenters in total! Here is who they are and what they have to say:<br /><br />Courtney Rile - Daylightblue video/photo/design studio<br />Alberto Acosta - International Museum Institute of New York<br />Paul Schoeneck - Founder of KICKS clothing<br />Amber Blanding - Glass Blowing Studio<br />Travis Adenau - Artist speaking on Legal Graffiti<br />Robyn Tomlin - "Heat Witch" a video projection<br />Clayton Stetz - Creating a Hackerspace<br />John Peck - Marketing using social media<br />Mark Povinelli - Artist/Engineer speaking on What is Public Art Anyway?<br />Maarten Jacobs - Artist speaking on new art installation<br />Corky Goss - Muralist and Artist<br />Peter Michel - Sculptor<br /><br />See you all on March 8th at 6:30pm at Bull and Bear.Maartenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14209637400705264908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2759527546212768201.post-11947111628522205822010-02-01T10:31:00.003-05:002010-02-01T10:34:50.578-05:007 Folks Signed Up!Over the weekend we got two more presenters. The latest being Robyn Tomlin, a video installation artist. Her idea, without giving too much away is called Heat Witch. The idea is to project video onto huge steam plumes that become visible in Syracuse in the cold months of winter. Check out her website at: <a href="http://videosculpture.org/">http://videosculpture.org/</a><br /><br />There are still a few spots left...it's not too late. Contact us at ignitesyracuse@gmail.com<br /><br />Keep checking back for more info!Maartenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14209637400705264908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2759527546212768201.post-11961419765552641732010-01-28T10:39:00.003-05:002010-01-28T10:42:57.669-05:00Hackerspace - Newest Presentation<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://hackerspaces.org/images/6/66/2704043558_a49ea26d84.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://hackerspaces.org/images/6/66/2704043558_a49ea26d84.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>We just got our 6th presenter! Clayton Stetz, a software engineer, will be presenting his idea of starting a "Hackerspace" in Syracuse. These have been popping all up around the country and the world and have brought lots of people together to work on fun projects. Should be a great presentation!Maartenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14209637400705264908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2759527546212768201.post-27916080657303853892010-01-27T12:57:00.002-05:002010-01-27T13:07:31.861-05:005 Spots Filled Within 10 Hours!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://igniteboulder.com/wp-content/themes/ArtSee/timthumb.php?src=http://igniteboulder.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/3684660982_ac3197c1a5_b.jpg&h=187&w=573&zc=1&q=100"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 573px; height: 187px;" src="http://igniteboulder.com/wp-content/themes/ArtSee/timthumb.php?src=http://igniteboulder.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/3684660982_ac3197c1a5_b.jpg&h=187&w=573&zc=1&q=100" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />There seems to be some real buzz happening around IGNITE Syracuse! I posted the event last night at 5pm and by the time I got to my computer this morning, already 5 presenters have come forward. More details on the presentations to come soon.<br /><br />So there are still spots left, but you better act fast, interest and excitement is growing quickly.<br /><br />Here are the people signed up so far: Peter Michel, Corky Goss, Maarten Jacobs, Mark Povinelli, and John Peck.<br /><br />Keep checking back for updates.Maartenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14209637400705264908noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2759527546212768201.post-52420246477085595562010-01-25T15:56:00.001-05:002010-01-25T15:58:28.215-05:00Enlighten Us, But Make It Quick!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIN5wXbZmQI5zggB-JK7Qv272T0Pn8eoRJLSWcoTVP4BgGLNcL3jDAXeFojTxBl-ePu2qspeaV7RFWhTduKZibtD1lBfY8V5rJPOstexIsPxlfw6-soHdkFt8JZi595pu0W9q3FzHuETQ/s1600-h/ignite+at+bull+and+bear.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 238px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIN5wXbZmQI5zggB-JK7Qv272T0Pn8eoRJLSWcoTVP4BgGLNcL3jDAXeFojTxBl-ePu2qspeaV7RFWhTduKZibtD1lBfY8V5rJPOstexIsPxlfw6-soHdkFt8JZi595pu0W9q3FzHuETQ/s320/ignite+at+bull+and+bear.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430784730860361122" /></a><br />The 40Below Public Arts Task Force (PATF) will be hosting its third Ignite Syracuse event on Monday, March 8<sup>th</sup>, starting at 6:30pm at Bull and Bear pub in Hanover Square.<span style=""> </span>It is part of a national phenomenon sweeping across major cities around the county.<span style=""> </span>So what is Ignite Syracuse?<span style=""> </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" >It’s an evening of short talks with some special rules. In “Ignite” each speaker gets 5 minutes - but must have 20 slides and each slide must automatically progress in 15 seconds.<span style=""> </span>This makes for fun and exciting presentations ranging from just about any topic the speaker can think of.<span style=""> </span>Besides for that, it is just a fun evening to get together with friends, have some drinks, meet new people, and hear some creative ideas that are floating around Syracuse.<o:p></o:p></span><p></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" >Right now the PATF is accepting presentation ideas.<span style=""> </span>Anything is acceptable; all bets are off.<span style=""> </span>So feel free to throw your hat in the ring to be a presenter at the next Ignite Syracuse event.<span style=""> </span>The first 10 presenters will be accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis.<span style=""> </span>Interested parties have until February 20<sup>th</sup> to submit this presentation ideas.<span style=""> </span>If interested, please contact Maarten Jacobs, chair of the PATF, at 315-480-7678 or via e-mail at ignitesyracuse@gmail.com.<span style=""> </span>And if you plan on presenting, remember: 300 seconds is super short, so be precise, but please, remember that it is ok to breathe; there is no law that says you must fill every second with talking. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" >Past Ignite Syracuse events have been very successful.<span style=""> </span>The first was held at Opus Bar and Lounge and featured 10 presenters and over 60 audience members.<span style=""> </span>Presentations ranged from someone rapping to potatoes to someone talking about their idea of creating an urban arts and crafts market.<span style=""> </span>In fact, the latter idea, thanks to their presentation, turned into a successful event in October featuring more than 30 artists, with roughly a thousand visitors checking out the market.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11pt;" >So come check out a crazy night of fun-loving banter, intelligent arts, and creative eye-candy.<span style=""> </span>To learn more and to see pictures from past Ignite Syracuse events, check out the blog at ignitesyracuse.blogspot.com <o:p></o:p></span></p>Maartenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14209637400705264908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2759527546212768201.post-28132288581971142942009-09-28T16:57:00.002-04:002009-09-28T17:00:14.777-04:00We're Back!Hey everyone, we will be hosting our next IGNITE Syracuse this Thursday at the Warehouse on Fayette Street. We'll be on the 4th floor in a really funky spot called COLAB starting at 6:30pm. We will be having beer and snacks and a fun night of random presentations. Thus far we have 5 great presenters lined up and are still looking for a few more. Are you interested? Know of anyone? If yes, e-mail me at maarten@assisicenter.org ASAP to get yourself in the mix. <br /><br />Keep checking our blog daily for more info!Maartenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14209637400705264908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2759527546212768201.post-21868916192928181992009-05-15T08:47:00.004-04:002009-05-15T09:18:50.924-04:00First One Under Our Belts...Last night was our first IGNITE Syracuse event and although I'm completely biased, I think it went really well! We ended up having 8 presenters and roughly 70 people come to see the presentations and learn about some cool projects going on around the city of Syracuse. Thank you to everyone who helped out with this event and who came out to show their support. It was encouraging to learn about creative projects that are happening right in our own city.<br /><br />The next IGNITE is slated for August 13th, location TBA. Below are a few pictures from the event.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5oQgfSmPFNH9Zi4yQgYX1TWQvTIjuUu8Dj1UCF7W5KqwKpgdgz3aNOtffSkGXwnJzsRPbLGAVC18e5spzf5z6Z0ilDBK4KtMmho0gapVAJKg_lFeBwH7AHBDFvOwYvqFSNvBgNjPIPXA/s1600-h/DSC_0286.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5oQgfSmPFNH9Zi4yQgYX1TWQvTIjuUu8Dj1UCF7W5KqwKpgdgz3aNOtffSkGXwnJzsRPbLGAVC18e5spzf5z6Z0ilDBK4KtMmho0gapVAJKg_lFeBwH7AHBDFvOwYvqFSNvBgNjPIPXA/s320/DSC_0286.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336039537125627298" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWPGHds0U9Z7t4ZIQQ0tGJjXYOwG023NopuGQfXDHqAHjvKqX1iybVVtxl0ZheB_KKmUhLbZaE45kgDnPZAe9V-gf3hsgyCiVEU_PGHlqETjW2JvM_rc33Y3cvmv3NNRMNlWRfWKezgAw/s1600-h/DSC_0277.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 204px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWPGHds0U9Z7t4ZIQQ0tGJjXYOwG023NopuGQfXDHqAHjvKqX1iybVVtxl0ZheB_KKmUhLbZaE45kgDnPZAe9V-gf3hsgyCiVEU_PGHlqETjW2JvM_rc33Y3cvmv3NNRMNlWRfWKezgAw/s320/DSC_0277.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336039276942372930" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic2DgyYE-nrONaiTc42s0zi2q4bZptWC8EhdrsEkb90L9Z3m9oeWGRt2tHcu3wDdWBhXdD_3ODgo-Lxqpw2Lj9XHlO2iprYh5sTRkCVbFatPyQigA_8aAox04B16pCQDTptvKpYPqQT0c/s1600-h/DSC_0268.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic2DgyYE-nrONaiTc42s0zi2q4bZptWC8EhdrsEkb90L9Z3m9oeWGRt2tHcu3wDdWBhXdD_3ODgo-Lxqpw2Lj9XHlO2iprYh5sTRkCVbFatPyQigA_8aAox04B16pCQDTptvKpYPqQT0c/s320/DSC_0268.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336038285797662994" border="0" /></a>Maartenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14209637400705264908noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2759527546212768201.post-18516153852813874692009-05-12T15:51:00.004-04:002009-05-12T15:59:37.203-04:00Ignite Syracuse THIS THURSDAY!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgc01XjvCiUliSlRMi6I48fJHrd8KfEB9wK3ByTfFvRN3aCCpywcs3pXSUZGjHQtAqrhtaSVOyejpk0NOdN_ohSbDFqCW2ccW5po7OhGu2vOFXwepktvaMjOMEOlua_EHWoXIKS40qqQ4/s1600-h/ignite+bill.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 190px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgc01XjvCiUliSlRMi6I48fJHrd8KfEB9wK3ByTfFvRN3aCCpywcs3pXSUZGjHQtAqrhtaSVOyejpk0NOdN_ohSbDFqCW2ccW5po7OhGu2vOFXwepktvaMjOMEOlua_EHWoXIKS40qqQ4/s320/ignite+bill.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335029336023254722" border="0" /></a><br />Only 2 more days until Ignite Syracuse! Right now we have 8 spots filled with really diverse presentations on different projects and creative endeavors. The list right now is:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Michael Heagerty - ToTs</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Joanna Spitzner - Urban Art Rangers</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Vanessa and Briana - Salt City Urban Art & Craft Market</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Chris Fowler - Syracuse First</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Michael Gaut - Poetry/Photography</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Erin Meharg - Modern Alchemy:Turning Clay into Silver</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Frank Cetera - Alchemical Nursery</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Elias Gwinn - Veledoxy</span><br /><br />Please come out to Opus Bar and Restaurant on Thursday night at 6:30 to learn about the projects, talk to interesting people, and have some drinks and food.<br /><br />See you there!Maartenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14209637400705264908noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2759527546212768201.post-396730178131288992009-05-07T11:40:00.003-04:002009-05-07T11:51:19.768-04:00Only 4 Spots Left!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKyVAZ50RfXmEFIRMPBF-fbcNuJTva_FMjgdxv-EMzSMmzA-NSbAYlCFsSVBToqNRatdFcY-eMLvL92o7QhBJh_9MbKpCL3fc4KkQICFICcfsQmYkKesT5zzHcZILdEaVVAOb2Iprg3Vk/s1600-h/willson.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 211px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKyVAZ50RfXmEFIRMPBF-fbcNuJTva_FMjgdxv-EMzSMmzA-NSbAYlCFsSVBToqNRatdFcY-eMLvL92o7QhBJh_9MbKpCL3fc4KkQICFICcfsQmYkKesT5zzHcZILdEaVVAOb2Iprg3Vk/s320/willson.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333109651186885346" border="0" /></a>With Ignite Syracuse getting some attention from the <a href="http://www.syracuse.com/cny/index.ssf?/base/living-6/1241686635267460.xml&coll=1">Post Standard</a> today, several spots have gotten filled in the last few hours! We now have 6 folks officially signed up....that leaves 4, so act fast! The 6 presenters thus far are:<br /><br />Joanna Spitzner - Urban Art Rangers<br />Michael Heagerty - ToTs<br />Vanessa and Briana - Unknown<br />Chris Fowler - Syracuse First<br />Willson Cummer - Photography <span style="font-style: italic;">(his image on left)</span><br />Michael Gaut - Poetry/Photography<br /><br />If you'd like to sign up, contact us at maarten@assisicenter.org or by phone at 315-729-5252.<br /><br />See you at Opus on the 14th at 6:30pmMaartenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14209637400705264908noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2759527546212768201.post-35696029171815316642009-04-27T15:16:00.002-04:002009-04-27T15:18:13.518-04:00Only 7 Spots Left!People are starting to sign up for Ignite and the 10 spots are going fast! Right now we still have 7 officially left but several other folks have already approached me informally about being a part of our first one. So if you have an idea and want to present it, let us know soon! The clock is ticking!Maartenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14209637400705264908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2759527546212768201.post-77372088593627316022009-04-14T11:27:00.004-04:002009-04-14T12:20:15.152-04:00Ignite ExampleAre you interested in the idea of Ignite, but you're not too sure how it works? Never fear! Here is an example of a talk from Ignite Philly.<div><br /><object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" width="400" height="370" id="viddler"><param name="movie" value="http://www.viddler.com/player/728ba1b6/"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><embed src="http://www.viddler.com/player/728ba1b6/" width="400" height="370" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" name="viddler"></embed></object><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Remeber- your talk can be funny, serious, or anywhere in between. Just make sure it's creative!</div><div><br /></div>Chuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11443863157887252429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2759527546212768201.post-56369528487803243992009-04-08T14:40:00.002-04:002009-04-08T14:47:31.292-04:00Ignite Series Coming To Syracuse!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd_kbQZOK59EolwgVhoOS6_zBUhHTQ6dCrlg_wcKAj5aEYgyqwB2icXld0NwGGdy59U-jyh4bfVEgkVF_zstWBlVo8QVdrZmJiy5GjrtuQbmWTHP4Yzi7H5fVfNEAlFQD5Ol7kTZ8CTO8/s1600-h/ignite+online+flyer.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 255px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd_kbQZOK59EolwgVhoOS6_zBUhHTQ6dCrlg_wcKAj5aEYgyqwB2icXld0NwGGdy59U-jyh4bfVEgkVF_zstWBlVo8QVdrZmJiy5GjrtuQbmWTHP4Yzi7H5fVfNEAlFQD5Ol7kTZ8CTO8/s320/ignite+online+flyer.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322394029514941938" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Welcome everyone to Ignite Syracuse! Hopefully you found us through one of our flashy flyers that we have up around town. If not, check it out by clicking on the picture to the left! There will be more info to come. For now, if you have an idea that you'd like to present, please let us know by contacting me, Maarten, at maarte@assisicenter.org. If you don't have an idea, COME UP WITH ONE! Then contact us. Keep checking back here for more info.<br /></div>Maartenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14209637400705264908noreply@blogger.com0