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by Gray Chapman

Sitting down at a rickety table on the top floor of the old Moreland School, Sylvie Fortin manages to appear calm and collected—despite the fact that her publication’s largest annual fundraiser is just days away. “At this point, we have it downpat,” says the editor-in-chief of Art Papers, a nonprofit magazine devoted to international coverage of contemporary art. “It’s almost like a ballet, just setting things in motion.”

Aggregate #17, by Laura Bell. Click the image for more.

The annual Art Papers art auction nets the publication an average 25-30% of funding each year, representing a formidable chunk of cash in an economy that isn’t treating nonprofits too kindly. The eleventh annual auction happens this coming Saturday, February 6, and despite the dismal time of year, Fortin says things are looking good so far. “Ticket sales are up 200% from last year, and so many people have been willing to help,” she says. Catching up with Art Relish in the midst of event-planning, Fortin gave us the lowdown on this year’s auction, including some of the big attention-getters up for grabs.

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WonderRoot sends a couple of calls for entry:

Submit your video art to WRTV to be included in our monthly screenings, aired on People TV, and featured on our new website www.wonderroottv.org!

WonderRoot TV is a monthly show compiling video and film work by Atlanta artists. The project includes short films, animations, documentary work,and features on local artists and musicians. Each new episode, produced monthly, will air weekly on People TV after a preview screening. We will be accepting submissions for a new episode through January 31.

Submissions can be dropped off at WonderRoot during regular operating hours or by sending a QuickTime file to Kristy@wonderroot.org.

WonderRoot TV is excited for a new year in providing an opportunity for local video and film artists to showcase their work.

THE FEMME FATALE- CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

WonderRoot is seeking submissions for an upcoming open-entry art show inspired by Film Noir and the Femme Fatale. All mediums are welcome and encouraged. To submit your art, email art@wonderroot.org with contact information and the number of pieces you will be submitting (3 pieces max).

Submission deadline: Saturday Feb. 6 (pieces should be dropped off at the WonderRoot Community Arts Center between Feb. 3 – Feb. 6).

Join us for the opening reception on Feb.13 @ 8pm with live performances by Naomi Lavender, Allison Weiss, GRL PRTY (w/members of The Back Pockets), Clementine Willowilde, and Geri X.