One question I'd like answered...it's been far too long

One question I'd like answered...it's been far too long, originally uploaded by dingler1109.

Has it been almost two years? And yet, no answers, no good leads, no conclusions, no arrests and no prosecutions...

There's a man out there in the Bywater who must know the truth...

If you know anything about the murder of Jessica Hawk, I encourage you to come forward.

NoLA Rising Announces Limited Edition T-Shirt Designed by E. Diaz

The new matryoshka shirt designed by E. Diaz
...No longer available.



{No longer available}

Fun Rock'n : http://www.funrockn.com/

THIS IS NOT AN AD

THIS IS NOT AN AD, originally uploaded by jerm IX.

by Jerm IX

Fishing Closures

Fishing closures, originally uploaded by Karen Apricot New Orleans.

Just a small section of the Gulf of Mexico closed to fishing...it's only like the size of GREECE

FYYFF!

Jen LeBlanc does Digital Graffiti...

Art student and Professional photographer Jen LeBlanc took to the campus of Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge to show one of her latest projects...Digital Graffiti. With the help of a projector, Jen set up a draw pad and a projector and let people go to town.

Projection art is one of the developing ways that artists are able to manipulate their environment for interactive exhibitions. Naturally, some of the folks for NoLA Rising had to go up and check this out.

DESIGN A T-SHIRT for NoLA RISING

Hey there folks-

As you know, NoLA Rising likes making t-shirts to further our cause of raising funds. You might want to say that an organization like ours can't live on t-shirts alone. Well, no, it can't and it doesn't, BUT t-shirts are still fun and functional.

So, we were sitting around drinking our favorite refreshing beverages talking about what our next design should be and thought it'd be better to let the vast talent out there design our next t-shirt or two. We're thinking a one to two color design that prominently shows the words "NOLA RISING" and has our custom fleur de lis on it...

We're going to keep our regular logo design shirt, but figured as an arts organization, we needed something different. So, this is how we're going to run this get-up: (1) You design a t-shirt however the hell you want with the above parameters; (2) You send it to me at nolarising504 [AT] Gmail; (3) Me and mine take a look at it and say "hey, that's f'n cool"; (4) We pick your design and make t-shirts.

Now your asking yourself, "well, what the hell do I get out of this besides putting my talent into something for y'all to make money off of, jerkfaces?" Well, we're only going to do a limited run of 50-100 shirts per design, so it's not like we're getting rich (we do this for fun). But, we're also not cheap bastards either and would like to hook ya up. What we thought was that we could give you a hundred bucks and three t-shirts for your design. On top of that, you'll have our undying love and gratitude.

How does that sound? Hit us up with a design. We'll be picking more than one design and we'll let you know when we're going to run the shirt so we can get yours to you.

For Rex's FLEUR DE LIS design, CLICK HERE

P.S. They'll be made locally right here in the 504 from our friends at INKWELL PRESS!

Some changes coming our way...

Howdy Everyone-

As many folks hitting the blog know, NoLA Rising has been in the process of transforming to a federally recognized 501(c)3. With that comes changes in how NoLA Rising is recognized, the functions we are able to accomplish with group we've been organized with in the past, and the way we have to now proceed with conducting ourselves acordingly. It's taken us some time to get our ducks in a row and we are finally finishing up the last course of paperwork to accomplish that goal.

One such change is stream-lining what is appropriate for our stated goal. To do that takes a little cleaning up some of the blog information and removing things that were personal projects of Rex. Ah, the joys of taking a grassroots group into the cold grips of an organization.

For those of you who want to follow the antics of Rex, you can find his own (not officially related) personal blog now at http://rexdingler.blogspot.com . Some of the old posts that you may be looking for in the future can also be found over there.

With that, thanks for your years of support as we go forward with a comprehensive mural program for New Orleans and her surrounding areas.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

INSPIRE - "Students Of Life" Wall

INSPIRE - "Students Of Life" Wall, originally uploaded by ! INSPIRE !.

Joe Iurato :01 reps with his NoLA Rising shirt

Joe Iurato :01 reps with his NoLA Rising shirt, originally uploaded by dingler1109.

Starhead in a NoLA Rising T...

this cat fucking rules!, originally uploaded by starheadboy.

NoLA Rising T-Shirt Captured by LIFE Photographer

Joe Iurato does it again ... :01 // SPRAY FOR HAITI

Like many of you, I was here in New Orleans through some of the worst conditions I've ever experienced. When such insurmountable tragedies occur, I feel it my obligation to figure out a way to do something. My own personal history has taught me that I owe that much to humanity to reciprocate the kindness I received as a New Orleanian. Sometimes it is easier to turn on the television and go about our seemingly happy lives, but that doesn't change the harsh reality that exists out there beyond the tube.

For too long Haiti has been allowed to live in squalor as a debtor island to foreign powers and has been treated as an inconsequential piece of world politics. But this tragedy isn't about politics, it's about man's ability to care for humanity. It's about reaching down inside yourself and pulling out the most caring part of you and helping where you can. Caring transcends borders, economic divide and racial boundaries.

Right now, all the widgets and iPhones in the world aren't going to revive the lost or rebuild the destroyed, but a well placed donation can keep the supply lines flowing to those who need it the most. Times are tough and the economy sucks right now, but you have it a helluva lot better than anyone in Port Au Prince today. Ask yourself, what can you do to help.

Joe Iurato, a friend and brother to NoLA Rising, has taken his skills as an emerging (and amazing) stencil artist and made two prints to benefit UNICEF in Haiti. He didn't ask for you to pay him for the prints, but that those who received the email, to pay UNICEF directly through their website and send him confirmation. Joe would then send the print to you.

Due to the way Joe cut the first stencil (as seen above), there was only 10 available and those sold out in three minutes...first come, first served. He had mentioned that he'd do another round. He did an edition of twenty (as seen below) 12" x 18", 7 layer hand cut stencils spray painted on a heavy card stock, based on an image he's painted on the streets. It's a smaller, more detailed version.

Before Joe could release the print in the same manner as he had done before, he received an email from a buyer he's worked with in the past wanting the previous (#1) version. He told the buyer it had sold out, but that the 2nd was in the works. The buyer then asked if he could purchase all 20 paintings for $3,000. Joe then received confirmation that the donation had gone through to UNICEF and again, a goal achieved and this time it exceeded expectations.

However, while the release is officially sold out, the buyer of all 20 pieces asked Joe to only send one and re-sell the remaining 19 on his behalf under the same UNICEF stipulation. The catch, the original buyer is to remain anonymous. With the re-selling of the other 19 prints that will be even more money dedicated to UNICEF.

I applaud Joe Iurato and his anonymous buyer for stepping up in this time to assist the people of Haiti. It's exceptionally hard in our current economy to justify expenses for artwork, but it's hardly acceptable to sit idly by and do nothing. Joe has selflessly given his talent to support a recognized program that works to aid the children of Haiti during this amazing time. It's this style of giving that NoLA Rising has long honored and I am proud to see that one person is willing to stand up and make a difference... That one person can now be you.

For more information, click on UNICEF

For more information on that :01 second of your life that'll make a difference, CLICK HERE

Artists Michael Manjarris and Peter Lundberg describe their New Orleans sculpture park project.

Doug MacCash from the Times-Picayune interviews artists Michael Manjarris and Peter Lundberg on their New Orleans sculpture park project...

Sculpture For New Orleans 2010

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Tonight, I teach my daughters how to make and cut stencils...Ten to fifteen years, I expect them to do good things with these skills...

Hope the holidays have been good to everyone,

The Crew at N.R.

NoLA Rising Toys for Tots Reminder! THIS FRIDAY...

This Friday, NoLA Rising, in cooperatation with the United States Marine Corps and the Tipitina's Foundation, is hosting a Toys for Tots toy drive at the Uptown Tipitina's...

From 11 a.m. until... we will continue to trade you a piece of artwork for a brand new toy in a box. Once we run out of art, that'll be it...though the lovely Crista Rock will be on sight to paint while the event is going on. If you're an artist living in New Orleans, we'll gladly accept a donation the day of too...

Come join us and help us celebrate!!!