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Friday, August 19, 2011 at 2:59PM Cool off the summer with a sweet treat! Join us for our Banana Split Social next Friday 8/26 @ 7:30PM. Vox has had a busy six months and we want to thank our team, volunteers and supporters for all their contributions. Drop by to hang out - friends and family are welcomed! Please RSVP: http://bit.ly/pru5gU
Monday, August 8, 2011 at 2:20PM CONGRATS TO ANNE JENSEN - VOX CULTURE'S FIRST FEATURED ARTIST OF THE MONTH!
Vox is rolling out with a section to feature creatives we have partnered with - this is a great way to get to know artists around town and help support their events! Check out Anne's bio, interview and gallery under the Artist of the Month tab!
MOSAIC MADNESS...MADNESS!
Lessons learned 7/30: 1) Tap once with hammer to break plate, tap twice to shatter. 2) Using cement to grout is a very patient process. 3) Thick-rimmed glasses with no lenses are COOL.
Appreciate everyone who made it out to our first Vox Imprint. The symbolism behind the theme of mosaics is represented by the concept of brokenness - we are reminded by the brokenness around us and perhaps even within us; however, Vox Culture provides a place and community where we can build something beautiful out of brokenness together!
Special thanks to Chris Cortez and TK Ahn for showcasing their artwork at the event. Check out our mosaic creations!
STRONG FINISH FOR THE BRIDGELAND TRI
OnUrMark, get set, GO! Woke up at 4:30AM to support the Bridgeland Tri yesterday 8/7 - this race benefited Living Water, which is an organization that Vox cares deeply about. Congrats to our athletes and thank you to our volunteers for a fun and sweaty morning!
VOX TEE BEST TAGLINE CONTEST WINNER
Thanks everyone for your creativity and wittiness in the submissions for the Best Tagline Contest. The winning line that received the most "LIKES" on Facebook goes to Josh Yung! Whether a mouth-breather or not, Vox shirts don't discriminate.
Get your Vox Logo Tee today!
Front: NEW Vox Culture Logo
Back: Combining Voices of Creativity and Cause
Tee: Anvil 980 | Smoke Gray | Unisex Fitted Tee
Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL
Price: $15.00 (plus shipping & handling)
Fair-Trade
Email Alissa.Kit@voxculture.org
UPCOMING EVENTS
Previewing to September, Houston will be launching its Human Trafficking Awareness Month. In support of HTAM, Vox will be hosting a film night on Saturday, 9/24 from 7-9PM. We will be featuring Erica Fletcher's film, "Pack and Deliver".
Our goal for the talk-back is to spur conversation around the following question: How do we tell rich and moving stories through our art (visual, literary, performance, etc) without further objectifying the people we ultimately intend to advocate?
Check out Erica's blog for some practical steps: "Selling the Issue and Not the Person". More details on the event to follow.
As always, please continue to visit our website and Facebook page to stay updated on our events and initiatives.
Cheerios!
Alissa Kit | Director
Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at 9:42AM 
"You should keep on painting no matter how difficult it is, because this is all part of experience, and the more experience you have, the better it is... Unless it kills you, and then you know you have gone too far." - Alice Neel
Houston artist Anne Jensen paints in acrylic and mixed media. Her works are inspired by old photos, childhood memories and nature. "I try to collect colors and memories," she says.
Jensen's career in art began after she retired as a kindergarten teacher in 2001. She was an avid weaver, but after her first painting class, she sold her looms and weaving books and says she has not missed it for a second.
Since then, Jensen studied at Bryggen Art School, a private art academy in Norway, and took private lessons with Norwegian artist Gerd Frantzsen. In 2006, she moved from her childhood home in Norway to Houston where she continues to paint and study art. Jensen has also exhibited her paintings in the Visual Arts Alliance member show in 2009 and at Betz Gallery in 2010. She has also showcased her works at the Watson Gallery, Innerart Corridor and Vox Culture Speak Hope Mixer in 2011.
Check out Anne Jensen's Gallery
Upcoming Show :
More info about Anne Jensen at
www.annejensenart.com
Spacetaker Page
Spring Street Studios - Second Saturdays Open Studios
Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at 9:07AM Want an easy way to get involved? Volunteer!
Here are some upcoming opportunities for you to get plugged in:
1. VOX IMPRINT: MOSAIC MADNESS - This event is just over a week away! We need help breaking plates, gouting, and hosting our guests.
Saturday, July 30th | 2:00-5:00PM | RSVP TO EVENT | VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP
2. BRIDGELAND TRIATHLON - Vox looks forward to volunteering at the Bridgeland Tri again this year! The race is fundraising for Living Water, which is an organization that strives to bring clean water to those in need. We also have 10 of Vox's very own, participating in the event, so come out to CHEER!
Sunday, August 7th | VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP INSTRUCTIONS BELOW:
1. Fill out your contact info in the VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP
2. Sign up for a station via the BRIDGELAND VOLUNTEER PORTAL
3. Race Day: Check in at the volunteer tent and put "Vox Culture" as your group
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Participate and vote BEST TAGLINE COMPETITION on facebook: comment with your wittiest tagline for this photo. Whoever gets the most "likes" on their comment will win a free shirt!
Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at 1:26PM 
Get your Vox Logo Tee today!
Front: NEW Vox Culture Logo
Back: Combining Voices of Creativity and Cause
Tee: Anvil 980 | Smoke Gray | Unisex Fitted Tee
Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL
Price: $15.00 (plus shipping & handling)
Fair-Trade
Buy Now :) Email Alissa.Kit@voxculture.org
To save on S&H, buy the shirt at our next event, Mosaic Madness on 7/30:http://www.voxculture.org/blog/tag/voximprint
ALSO...
Participate in our BEST TAGLINE COMPETITION on facebook: comment with your wittiest tagline for this photo. Whoever gets the most "likes" on their comment will win a free shirt!