Aiga Miami Presents, "Common Underground" an Exhibit of 30 Posters Featuring 30 Countries
Miami, FL, April 18, 2009 --(PR.com)-- On April 27, AIGA Miami presents the “Common Underground”. For this event, come examine what 30 designers have discovered in their exploration of how words can become representative of a given country.
The exhibition is the result of Pedro Sarmiento’s project examining social issues. The project consists of 30 countries and having 30 words assigned to them. Theses words are chosen and meant to break social taboos. 30 designers were then chosen to each represent one country and the given word in a poster. Why a poster? One might ask, because it provides a 15-second message that if designed successfully, will most likely have an impact on the person viewing it.
The event is Free and open to the public. AIGA invites anyone curious about creativity to be part of the conversation.
AIGA Miami Presents
Common Underground
An exhibit of 30 posters featuring 30 countries.
When: April 27, 2009 @ 7-9 pm
Where: New World School of the Arts Gallery
(Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus, Building 5)
25 NE 2nd Street
Miami, FL 33132
Cost: Free
About AIGA Miami
In 1914 at the National Arts Club in New York City, 40 people met and passed a resolution authorizing a committee to draft a constitution and bylaws for a new organization named the American Institute of Graphic Arts and established “as a source of pleasure and intellectual profit” to its members.
Sixty-two years later in 1986, South Florida initiated its own chapter. It took some time to process the national paperwork and become incorporated in 1987. Some members of the original founding group were: Lee Warfield, Cynthia Haanegraf, Geoffrey van de Woerstyne, Jacques Auger, Claudia Auger, Katharina Drexel, Terry Stone, William Armenteros, Danny Ramirez. The early group received a lot of support from H&D Graphics (Bob Haff, Mike Daugherty, Karen Daugherty & Joanie Skipp) and Supertype (Livy Shephard). Many other important sponsors have helped us grow our programming and influence in the South Florida Design community.
AIGA Miami continues to be maintained by an all-volunteer board of dedicated members of the design community. Membership has grown quite a bit from the original core group; however, we are still a small chapter in comparison to other metro areas of a similar size.
National Mission Statement
The American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) is a private, non-profit organization committed to promoting the communication and excellence in design. AIGA’s mission is to advance designing as a professional craft, strategic tool and vital cultural force. AIGA bridges communities and increases awareness through the exchange of ideas and information, encouragement of critical analysis/research, and through the advancement of education and ethical practice.
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The exhibition is the result of Pedro Sarmiento’s project examining social issues. The project consists of 30 countries and having 30 words assigned to them. Theses words are chosen and meant to break social taboos. 30 designers were then chosen to each represent one country and the given word in a poster. Why a poster? One might ask, because it provides a 15-second message that if designed successfully, will most likely have an impact on the person viewing it.
The event is Free and open to the public. AIGA invites anyone curious about creativity to be part of the conversation.
AIGA Miami Presents
Common Underground
An exhibit of 30 posters featuring 30 countries.
When: April 27, 2009 @ 7-9 pm
Where: New World School of the Arts Gallery
(Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus, Building 5)
25 NE 2nd Street
Miami, FL 33132
Cost: Free
About AIGA Miami
In 1914 at the National Arts Club in New York City, 40 people met and passed a resolution authorizing a committee to draft a constitution and bylaws for a new organization named the American Institute of Graphic Arts and established “as a source of pleasure and intellectual profit” to its members.
Sixty-two years later in 1986, South Florida initiated its own chapter. It took some time to process the national paperwork and become incorporated in 1987. Some members of the original founding group were: Lee Warfield, Cynthia Haanegraf, Geoffrey van de Woerstyne, Jacques Auger, Claudia Auger, Katharina Drexel, Terry Stone, William Armenteros, Danny Ramirez. The early group received a lot of support from H&D Graphics (Bob Haff, Mike Daugherty, Karen Daugherty & Joanie Skipp) and Supertype (Livy Shephard). Many other important sponsors have helped us grow our programming and influence in the South Florida Design community.
AIGA Miami continues to be maintained by an all-volunteer board of dedicated members of the design community. Membership has grown quite a bit from the original core group; however, we are still a small chapter in comparison to other metro areas of a similar size.
National Mission Statement
The American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) is a private, non-profit organization committed to promoting the communication and excellence in design. AIGA’s mission is to advance designing as a professional craft, strategic tool and vital cultural force. AIGA bridges communities and increases awareness through the exchange of ideas and information, encouragement of critical analysis/research, and through the advancement of education and ethical practice.
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AIGA Miami
Arlyn Hernandez
(352) 246-3318
miami.aiga.org
Arlyn Hernandez
(352) 246-3318
miami.aiga.org
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