Haikus on the Road

One new idea for every day in 2011. We’re talking big, small, local, international, in action and on the drawing board. Here’s today’s — what’s yours? When Matthew Chase-Daniel and Jerry Wellman found an old roadside sign in Santa Fe, they decided to give it a new purpose — in…

SanTan Wheelie Jam: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

The SanTan Wheelie Jam took over Indian School Park in Phoenix on Saturday with countless wheels, live music, and a sampling of local beer. It was also a great chance to check out some custom rides and interesting outfits. We ventured to the park on Saturday to take a few…

Knit the Royal Wedding

One new idea for every day in 2011. We’re talking big, small, local, international, in action and on the drawing board. Here’s today’s — what’s yours? England’s Prince William and Kate Middleton may be tying the knot on live television this Friday, April 29, and while more than a few…

peSeta: Meet, Bike, Sew

One new idea for every day in 2011. We’re talking big, small, local, international, in action and on the drawing board. Here’s today’s — what’s yours? The story of the peSeta bicycle cap is simple: a bike met a sewing machine. Laura Martinez del Pozo and Jaime Sevilla Moreno, both…

Speed Create

One new idea for every day in 2011. We’re talking big, small, local, international, in action and on the drawing board. Here’s today’s — what’s yours? In 2010, London-based artist Dominic Wilcox completed a creative marathon. He was approached by the Anti Design Festival (created in response to the “pretty…

The Wearable Planter: For When You Have to Take the Earth with You

In today’s example of “Oh crap, it’s Earth Day, I better pretend like I care,” we bring you the wearable planter. The necklace, complete with an Earth-friendly leather cord, porcelain pot, and thousands of microscopic bugs living in a dirty plant around your neck, is a perfect way to introduce…

Taller de Ciudadania (a Citizen Workshop)

One new idea for every day in 2011. We’re talking big, small, local, international, in action and on the drawing board. Here’s today’s — what’s yours? Tomorrow morning, Fundacion Mano a Mano Unidos will be giving a quiz. The will host its free monthly citizen workshop, where they also help…

Honest Logos

One new idea for every day in 2011. We’re talking big, small, local, international, in action and on the drawing board. Here’s today’s — what’s yours? Swedish designer Victor Hertz admits to being a bit obsessed with logos and icons. His latest adbusting series is a collection of “remixed” logos…

Don’t Be Afraid of a Paper Cut (Animation)

One new idea for every day in 2011. We’re talking big, small, local, international, in action and on the drawing board. Here’s today’s — what’s yours?You heard it here: “paper cut,” or just “paper” animation is making a comeback. There are a few tutorials and a ton of great collections…

Eight Calls for Phoenix Artists

You should be done with your spring cleaning by now, which means you have plenty of time to get involved. Here are eight calls out for local creatives in a variety of formats/media, organized by deadline. Get going!1. Be a SMoCA Docent If you love contemporary art, learning, and talking…

The Phraseology Project

One new idea for every day in 2011. We’re talking big, small, local, international, in action and on the drawing board. Here’s today’s — what’s yours? In January, Michigan-based designer, Drew Melton, put the call out on the internet for practice material in the form of words and phrases. Four…

2011 Governor’s Arts Awards Winners

The annual Arizona Governor’s Arts Awards recognizes local artists, organizations, educators, businesses, and individuals for contributions to the local arts and culture scene. The Arizona Commission on the Arts announced nominations for the 2011 awards in February and celebrated the winners last week.  Awards were given to the following:Artist: Martin…

Moveable Type: Taking Letterpress on the Road

One new idea for every day in 2011. We’re talking big, small, local, international, in action and on the drawing board. Here’s today’s — what’s yours? In June, Kyle Durie is taking a 1982 Chevy step van and her letterpress on the road.   The founder of Portland-based Power and…

Catlanta: Creating a Street Art Scavenger Hunt

One new idea for every day in 2011. We’re talking big, small, local, international, in action and on the drawing board. Here’s today’s — what’s yours? When Catlanta, an Atlanta-based street artist makes a drop of his latest magnetic cat creation, he sparks a citywide hunt. “Happy Record Store Day,”…