Kunstallations (Baby Beta)

Our Amazon Wish List

2011-03-09T20:09:00.000-08:00

Our Amazon Wish ListThis is a primary resource for several of the books that we'd like to share with our little one. Some are meant for older brains, but most are aesthetically pleasing enough to get those neurons firing.

Click here to visit our Amazon list.

Our Etsy Favorites List

2011-03-09T17:54:00.000-08:00

Our Etsy Favorites List
While there are plenty of Etsy items on our alternative registry blog, this link will take you directly to a comprehensive favorites list on Etsy.com.

Click here to view these handmade baby desires.
If you purchase from our Etsy favorites list, leave your anonymous comment on this post and describe which item was purchased. We will delete the item from our favorites to avoid duplicates. Thanks!

Cord Blood Registry

2011-03-08T19:22:00.000-08:00

Cord Blood Registry Contribution Opportunities

No. We are not harvesting our baby's blood for some diabolical, robot-filled future.
We have however, registered to have our baby's cord blood (stem cells) extracted and stored in case (A) she might need it if she were to fall ill with one of the 80 serious diseases —leukemia, for example — that can be treated by stem cells or (B) one of us or our immediate family members might need this precious resource.

This is something that we really believe in, and we want to embrace the potential that modern science affords us.

If you are interested in donating to help us offset the cost of extraction or yearly storage fees, you can do so for as little as $25 at cbrgiftregistry.com

MIYIM Organic Plush Animals (Various)

2011-03-03T11:53:00.000-08:00

MIYIM Organic Plush Animals (Various)
We've been eyeballing these ever since we knew we were going to have our little one. Aside from the obvious all-natural hippie reasons, they are adorable classic stuffed creatures for nap time and beyond.

Available at: Whole Earth Provision Co.

How to Behave and Why by Munro Leaf

2011-03-03T11:49:00.000-08:00

How to Behave and Why by Munro Leaf
Because we wouldn't want our child to throw up on your couch and just leave it there.

Available at: Whole Earth Provision Co. and on Amazon

*Please leave an anonymous comment below to indicate that the item has been purchased.

High Sea Symphony Set (Melissa & Doug)

2011-03-03T11:46:00.000-08:00

High Sea Symphony Set (Melissa & Doug)
This is a product that we haven't seen in person anywhere else other than the Whole Earth Provision Co. at Preston and Forest. A perfect gift for those who want to help us encourage our daughter to be a percussionist.

Available at: Whole Earth Provision Co. and apparently on Amazon

*Please leave an anonymous comment below to indicate that the item has been purchased

Other Goose: Re-Nurseries and Re-Rhymed Childrens Classics

2011-03-03T11:41:00.000-08:00

Other Goose: Re-Nurseries and Re-Rhymed Childrens Classics
This is a great book that you might not find in the average baby store or kids section at major retail locations. It's a great contemporary take (with a modern aesthetic to match) on classic nursery rhymes.

Available at: Whole Earth Provision Co. and on Amazon

*Please leave an anonymous comment below to indicate that the item has been purchased.

Safe Baby Handling Tips

2011-03-03T11:36:00.000-08:00

Safe Baby Handling Tips
Okay, this one is really just for Andrew and Cara. Come on though, it's hilarious.

Available at: Whole Earth Provision Co. and in Kit form on Amazon
*Please leave an anonymous comment below to indicate that this item has been purchased

Half Price Books Gift Cards

2011-03-03T09:13:00.000-08:00

Half Price Books Gift Cards
Give the gift of literacy, music and everything that Half Price Books has to offer.

Available at: halfpricebooksonline.com and at your local Half Price Books store.

Classical Music (Various)

2011-03-03T08:32:00.000-08:00

Classical Music
Although recent studies have debunked theories on classical music significantly improving brain development for children, we believe in the placebo effect.

Available through: iTunes gift cards, Amazon, anywhere where music is available for purchase

Pi Rattle

2011-03-03T07:59:00.000-08:00

Pi Rattle
This one should probably come from our baby's future math tutor, Uncle Nick.

Available on: Etsy (thefreckledelephant)

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Diana Camera Onesie (Etsy)

2011-03-03T07:52:00.000-08:00

Diana Camera Onesie
While we'll do our best to avoid brainwashing with political and religious rhetoric, we are certainly going to preach the creative endeavor to our child.

Available on: Etsy (happyfamily)

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Wood Rabbit on Wheels (Etsy)

2011-03-03T07:22:00.000-08:00

All-Natural Wood Rabbit on Wheels
This is the kind of toy that sticks around forever. It's classic in design and can be passed down for generations to come. We highly encourage whomever might buy this bad boy to engrave his/her name in it before relinquishing its sweetness to our forthcoming daughter.

Available on: Etsy (julestatum)

*Please leave an anonymous comment below to indicate that this item has been purchased.

Life Story by Virginia Lee Burton

2011-02-28T12:44:00.000-08:00

Life Story by Virginia Lee Burton
This book tells the tale of the universe in an illustrative, creative way, breaking down scientific fact into the acts of a play — also written by an amazing female author.

Available on: Amazon

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Toy Storage Trunk (Ikea)

2011-02-28T12:24:00.000-08:00

Stuva Storage Bench
This little doozy will come in handy for storing the countless toys and dolls that Baby T. will have at her disposal. Furthermore, the lid should prevent any undesirable hand injuries.

Available at: Ikea

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Eric Carle Rattle

2011-02-28T12:10:00.001-08:00

Eric Carle Rattle
While we didn't see this one specifically at Target or Babies "R" Us, it's listed on the Bed Bath and Beyond website for $6.49.

Available at: bedbathandbeyond.com

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Barn Owl Baby Beanie (etsy)

2011-02-28T11:56:00.000-08:00

Baby Owl Beanie
It looks like these can be made to order (0 - 3 month, 3 - 6 months, 6 - 12 months and up). In any case, these hats are the bees knees.

Available on: etsy (sugarandspicecrochet)

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Pink Starling Kimono by Koolmono (etsy)

2011-02-28T10:48:00.000-08:00

Pink Starling Kimono by Koolmono
Gosh darn, she's a 1/8 Japanese girl. Therefore this kimono would be very appropriate and very adorable.

Available on: etsy (koolmono)

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Alphabet Poster

2011-02-28T08:35:00.001-08:00

Alphabet Poster
Not only is this a sweet piece of art, but it's a learning tool for our little miracle's developing mind.

Available at: We Are 1976 (Located in Dallas near 75 & Henderson)

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Owl Nesting Dolls

2011-02-28T08:34:00.000-08:00

Owl Nesting Dolls
Every baby needs a set of nesting toys! This is how Andrew plans on introducing Tur-duck-en to his baby girl.

Available at: We Are 1976 (Located in Dallas near 75 & Henderson)

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Threadless Clearance Prints (Various)

2011-02-28T08:33:00.000-08:00

THREADLESS.com Baby Clearance Center (various items)
This place is crawling (baby pun definitely intended) with clearance-priced baby clothes. Since she's not here yet, you can't go wrong with any size, really.

Available at: threadless.com

Zissou Society Member Onesie

2011-02-28T08:32:00.002-08:00

Zissou Society Member Onesie
Let me tell you about our baby.

Available at: cafepress.com.

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The Watcher: Jane Goodall's Life with the Chimps

2011-02-28T08:32:00.001-08:00

The Watcher: Jane Goodall's Life with the Chimps
by Jeanette Winter

You know, for pushing a quasi-feminist agenda on our young heroine. She could be the next Jane Goodall, for god's sake — she'd better write home, though.

Available (for Pre-Order Only) on: Amazon.

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Golden Girls Onesie (6-9 Months)

2011-02-28T08:31:00.000-08:00

Golden Girls Onesie (6-9 Months)
There's really not much else to say. The etsy seller (aflow01) also happens to have a nifty "Cobra Kai" screen-printed onesie as well.

Available on: etsy.com (aflow01)

*** THIS ITEM HAS BEEN RESERVED FOR PURCHASING BY "AUNT L-TRAIN"

Rockabye Baby Music

2011-02-28T07:00:00.000-08:00

Rockabye Baby Music
Contemporary music with a lullaby twist (think TOOL or Metallica on the xylophone).

Other covers include: The Beatles, Bjork (which basically sounds the same), The Cure, Green Day, Queen, Nirvana, The Pixies, Pearl Jam, Radiohead, Smashing Pumpkins and Weezer.

Available at: rockabyebabymusic.com, on Amazon and sometimes at Target.

*Leave an anonymous comment below to indicate which albums have been purchased

V-Day Kunstallation Press Release

2010-01-31T10:15:00.001-08:00

For your copying and pasting pleasure!

Kunstallationists Provide Unique Valentine's Day Gifts to the 'Burbs in Upcoming Art Show

For Immediate Release
January 29, 2010

After a brief hiatus since their last show, the duo known as "The Kunstallationists" are back, hoping to shake up the notion of art in the suburbs.

Once again, commandeering a cafe, Cara Michelle Smith and Andrew Tolentino will transform Dunn Bros. Coffee Shop in Addison into an art gallery for the Valentine's Day Is... art show and extravaganza on Friday, February 12. Complete with new works from local talent, live music by the Effinay's and supplies to create hand-made V-day cards, this is an exciting pre-V-Day opportunity for those looking for something more than stuffed animals and chocolate this year.

Artist and co-founder of the photography blog, Photopol.us, Ange Fitzgerald will also be on site, shooting "Anti V-Day" portraits. Selling custom-made jewelry from her line, Katie Dale-Harris of Katherine Kouture is donating a portion of her proceeds to Breast Cancer Research.

All participating artists have been given the task of creating original pieces inspired by the phrase, "Valentine's Day is..." Whether cynical or romantic, each creation in this show will be a unique, visual response to February 14th. Each piece is, of course, for sale and could make for a nice alternative to red and pink retail.

This show marks the Kunstallationists' one-year anniversary as art coordinators for this Addison establishment, and they are aspiring to bring more local art to everyday places throughout the Metroplex.

Valentine's Day Is... begins at 8:00 PM on Friday, February 12.

Committed and tentatively participating artists include:
Daniel Perez, Corey Godfrey, Desiree Espada, Molly Hagler, Drew Williams, Hal Samples, Frank Campagna, Michelle Johnson, Rosalinda Gomez, Erica Felicella, Lorene Herrera, Kasumi Chow, Katie Dale-Harris, Richard Ross, Melisa Oporto, Ange Fitzgerald, Cara Michelle Smith and Andrew Tolentino

To learn more about the Kunstallationists and the Valentine's Day Is... show, please visit www.kunstallations.blogspot.com or email them at kunstallationists@gmail.com.

Valentine's Day Is... (2)!

2010-01-29T08:47:00.001-08:00

It's our one year anniversary! Come to this show or your loved one will hate you!

Business Kards Are In!

2009-10-05T09:39:00.000-07:00

In case we haven't slipped you one of these bad boys already, we just wanted to let you know that we recently received our shipment of business cards from moo.com and we're handing 'em out like they grow on trees. Please feel free to help us out!

Take a gander at 2 of the 4 designs!

Kunstallation Limbo Show

2009-09-21T13:54:00.001-07:00

Howdy Folks,

The Pow! Zap! Kunst! show has officially come to a close. However, we ain't done yet. In between our larger group shows, we like to transition with what we call a "Limbo Show." Typically comprised of the same artists that showed in the preceding group show, these exhibits allow us to catch up a bit and "Kunst"ruct the next concept. Artists will swap out or pick up their work from the previous show and the walls will take on a new form for your viewing pleasure.

Swing on by the shop starting on 09/21/2009 to see the transformation begin and keep your eyes open for an another announcement about the Limbo Show and the next event set to occur in late Oktober(fest).

Last Chance for Pow! Zap! Kunst!

2009-09-04T12:01:00.000-07:00

Hey everybody!

We just wanted to let you all know that we're swapping out the current Kunstallation at Dunn Bros. Coffee in Addison to make room for the next extravaganza. In the meanwhile, make sure to swing by the shop and check out what's still hanging around.

If you missed out the first time, don't hesitate now. Get it while it's still hot!

Mike Arreaga
KLANK! (Based on the Onomatopoeia, “KLANK!”)
Screen Print on Wood
$75.00

Yovanny Canales
WOPAK (Based on the Onomatopoeia, “KAPOW!”)
Gouache, Pen
$84.00

Justin Clemons
Steel Mill (Based on the Onomatopoeia, “KLANK!”)
Photography
$300.00

Jeff Brooks
GRRR! (Based on the Onomatopoeia, “GRRR!”)
Mixed-Media
Negotiable

Erica Felicella
Catfight (Inspired by the word “ZAP!”)
Photography
$225.00

Ange Fitzgerald
ZAP! (Based on the Onomatopoeia, “ZAP!”)
Photography
$175.00

Corey Godfrey
KABOOM! (Based on the Onomatopoeia, “KABOOM!”)
Yarn, Acrylic
$150.00

Loretta Gonzalez
Dark Heart (Based on the Onomatopoeia, “KLANK!”)
Aerosol and Oil on Panel
$500.00

Molly Hagler
Dink (Based on the Onomatopoeia, “DINK!”)
Photography
$175.00

Jason Ice
BLAGOONGA! (Based on the Onomatopoeia, “BLAGOONGA!”)
Aerosol
$150.00

Brian Irvin
Untitled (Based on the Onomatopoeia, “BATANG!”)
Reverse-Acrylic on Glass
$250.00

Vanessa Neil
VXN Wants Obregon’s Red Paintbrush! (Based on the Onomatopoeia, “VWORP!”)
Canvas, Acrylic, Aerosol, Enamel, Resin (Mixed-Media)
$550.00

Kevin Obregon
SPLORTCH! (Based on the Onomatopoeia, “SPLORTCH!”)
Acrylic, Ink & Resin on Canvas
$450.00

Richard Ross
VWORP (Based on the Onomatopoeia, “VWORP!”)
Mixed-Media
$300.00

Cara Michelle Smith
kaboom (Based on the Onomatopoeia, “KABOOM!”)
Photography (C-Print)
$240.00

Tyson Summers
American Bully (1/1) (Based on the Onomatopoeia, “BATANG!”)
Digital Print on Board
$100.00

Andrew Tolentino
Horn of Plenty (Based on the Onomatopoeia, “BLAGOONGA!”)
Mixed-Media
$200.00

Chris Weachock
Untitled (Based on the Onomatopoeia, “SPLORTCH!”)
Mixed-Media
$50.00

Swap, Leave or Pick Up!

2009-09-01T17:37:00.000-07:00

All artists in the Pow! Zap! Kunst! show have been invited to do one of 3 things with their art at Dunn Bros. Coffee in Addison. Each arthero will either be (1) Swapping out their current work for somethin' fresh, (2) Leaving it up for enjoyment until September 21st or (3) Picking it up and taking it home.

In any case, head on out to Dbros. to see what your favorite artist has done with his or her work.

Peace,

The Kunstallationists

Kunstionnaire!

2009-08-19T19:22:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the Kunstallationists' blog!

If you found us in Quick, this may be your first time joining us, and we want to thank you ever so much for swingin' on by to check us out. We also want to give the maddest, seriously insane asylum on 'roids-style props to the ever growing arts community in DFW for all their love and support. Each and every artist, organization, patron, friend and family member deserves a sloppy-drunk wet kiss for their dedication to creativity in our fair Metroplex. You inspire us and we hope that we can do the same.

In the spirit of Quick Magazine's recent Q&A session, spearheaded by the lovely Leah Shafer (THANK YOU), we went ahead and dreamed up a Kunstionnaire of our own. Enjoy!

Take the Kunstionnaire right here!

(PHOTOCRED: ANGE FITZGERALD)

CMS + KERA = Fun with Initials and More!

2009-08-06T16:40:00.000-07:00

I'll be really honest. This here is Andrew (one half of the Kunstallationists) and I'm ever so proud to inform the internets and its inhabitants that Cara Michelle Smith was recently interviewed by the one and only Betsy Lewis of KERA.

You can check out her interview and learn more about the upcoming SEED event right here at artandseek.org.

Kunstallationists at Seed 2009!

2009-08-01T21:29:00.000-07:00

Make sure to swing on over to Sons of Hermann Hall next Friday (08.07.09) to check out the SEED 2009. This year, each participating artist was given a commercial sized Illy coffee can and asked to make a lamp/lantern from the caffeinated cylinder. Each lamp will be auctioned off to raise "seed" money for Art Conspiracy, which occurs in December. The Kunstallationists will each have a lamp at this event, so make sure to head out next weekend and bid generously.

Oh, and a special thanks to Kevin Obregon, Vanessa Neil (of The Cube Creative, Mike Arreaga, Ange Fitzgerald and the many others that are heading up this amazing pre-Art Conspiracy bonanza!

Pow! Zap! Kunst! Success!

2009-07-29T11:33:00.000-07:00

A big Bang! of a thanks to all of you beautiful artists who participated in the Pow! Zap! Kunst! art extravaganza! It was a huge success. Also a big thanks to the talented Effinays for some awesome tunes. And thanks to all of you who came to check it out the latest and greatest Kunstallation!

We would also like to thank for their generous support:
Matt Amend
Zac Cadwalader
Lisa Parker
Joey Paredes
Megan Murfee

If you missed the show, feel free to swing on by Dunn Bros. Addison during regular business hours to take a gander at the amazing work. We can't promise any swimsuit models, but you'll be dazzled nonetheless!

Please contact us at kunstallationists@gmail.com for purchasing information.

Pow! Zap! Beer Run!

2009-07-23T07:25:00.000-07:00

We're running a happy hour during Pow! Zap! Kunst! and we need to let the shop owner know how much and what type of beer to purchase.

Click Here to give us your TOP 3 libation requests!

Pow! Zap! Kunst! This Saturday

2009-07-22T11:27:00.000-07:00

Howdy folks!

We've been busy cookin' up the latest Kunstallation, so the blog has taken a bit of a backburner position. Below is the updated show flyer, chock-full of exciting information.

Here are a few other important details:

Dunn Bros. is located at 3725 Beltline Road, Addison, TX

Be sure to check out our live music act, The Effinay's.

Remember to come dressed up as your favorite superhero (or make up a new one) for a chance to win a sweet prize!

Thanks to our gracious neighborhood coffee shop owner, we'll be running happy hour prices on beer and wine throughout the duration of the show.

If you've got a creative itch, come prepared to make your own comics from our ready-made storyboards.

See you there from 7-11PM!

Jason Ice, We Thank Ye!

2009-06-30T09:36:00.000-07:00

Artist, Jason Ice is no stranger to the Dallas creative scene but he is technically a "newkunster," participating in his first Kunstallation. He's been kind enough to consistently rep' this show on his facebook page by putting up critical information like the map below.

Furthermore, he has apparently completed his piece for the show and we're stoked to see it! His word is BLAGOONGA! if that tells you anything.

This is community.

OaxaKUNST!

2009-06-29T00:01:00.000-07:00

That's right...Co-Kunstallationist, Cara Michelle Smith and Kunstallation regular, Liss LaFleur are heading to Oaxaca, Mexico a week from today (Sunday) to hone their superpowers with world famous photographer, Mary Ellen Mark. Smith and LaFleur comprise 1/6 of the students heading south of the border for this 10-day workshop.

Read More Here!

Pow! Zap! Kunst! Onomatopoeias Revealed

2009-06-26T07:28:00.000-07:00

The participating artists for this Kunstallation have made choices to create pieces by choosing one of the following words: (No Takesies Backsies!)

Kaboom!
Kerplunk!
Snikt!
Batang!
Zap!
Biff!
Kapow!
Blagoonga!
Klud!
Foomp!
Dink!
Vworp!
Grrr!
Thwap!
Klank!
Splortch!

JULY 25TH! MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

2009-06-24T07:25:00.001-07:00

The Kunstallationists are proud to present:

Pow! Zap! Kunst! An Art Show of Epic Proportions on Saturday, July 25th, 2009

With close to 30 artists participating in this group show of Metroplex Superhero artists, we're going to have one hell of a time displaying superhuman strengths in the form of comic onomatopoeia in Addison.

In case you can't read the flyer, check out the super artists participating in this show:

Matt Amend, Mike Arreaga, Yovanny Canales, Justin Clemons, Daniel Driensky, Amanda Dunnavant, Erica Felicella, Ange Fitzgerald, Corey Godfrey, Dominic Greco, Molly Hagler, Jason Ice, Brian Irvin, Clayton Kemp, Liss LaFleur', Felicia Lopez, Luigi Maldonado, Vanessa Neil, Kevin Obregon, Daniel Perez, Orlando Ramos, Ross von Rosenberg, Richard Ross, Hal Samples, Zach Saucedo, Cara Michelle Smith, Tyson Summers and Andrew Tolentino

Stay tuned for more details!

100 Facebook Fans!

2009-06-22T07:02:00.000-07:00

Huzzah! We started a Facebook Fan Page just last week and we recently hit 100 fans!

Thanks for all your love and support!

-The Kunstallationists

We were there. So were you. (A Sneak Peek!)

2009-05-30T13:25:00.000-07:00

As mentioned in the previous post, we're representing Kunstallations at the DIAC's "I AM HERE." show at the Southside on Lamar this weekend.

With one half of team Kunst on the road, we wanted to create an interactive spectacle of sorts that allowed show-goers and the Kunstallationists alike to all "be there" together.

Last night, you may have been asked to answer the question "Are you here?" on camera. If you were kind enough to entertain the inquiry, you'll be in this montage or an extended version tomorrow.

Look for a long-haired guy wielding a video camera tonight for two reasons:

1. You'll get your face all up on these internets in a multimedia homage to "I Am Here."
2. You'll get a voucher for some free or half off a tasty beverage at Dunn Bros!

See you "here" tonight!

We Are Here.

2009-05-26T21:00:00.000-07:00

That's right. We're reppin' the Kunstallationist movement and the walls of Dunn Bros. Coffee this weekend at the DIAC's I Am Here show at the Southside on Lamar. Both Cara Michelle Smith and Andrew Tolentino will have work all up on them walls.

Check out thediac.org for more info.

Cara Michelle Smith sells 2!

2009-05-26T20:50:00.000-07:00

Co-Kunstallationist, Cara Michelle Smith recently sold 2 pinhole photographs entitled "Chinese Takeout #1" and "Chinese Takeout #2" on her home field! She's out visiting some certain North American Natural wonders right now, but she'll be back soon enough, kicking more ass and taking more names!

These pieces will only be around until Wednesday evening when the buyer is set to pick it up, so make sure to check it out if you haven't had the pleasure.

kunst artist dan perez sells a piece!

2009-05-26T20:29:00.000-07:00

Dallas artist, Daniel Perez recently sold a piece at the Kunstallations HQ at Dunn Bros. Coffee in Addison, Texas. Here he is with the lucky buyer.

The buyer, who shall remain nameless happened to be doing some business at the shop when he noticed Dan's work entitled "The Depths We Will Go," featuring imagery from an Aquaman comic book.

The next time you need a place to soak up some free WiFi, grab a tasty beverage and experience some great local art, swing on by Dunn Bros. Coffee in Addison.

It's coffee shop art that ISN'T shit!

A Slideshow from Teeth and Tongue!

2009-04-19T20:00:00.000-07:00

The Limbo Show

2009-04-11T13:26:00.000-07:00

The Kunstallationists recently put up work at Dunn Bros. Coffee in Addison, Tex. in what has been dubbed "The Limbo Show." With a different mix of artists, this exhibit is a month(ish) long display intended to keep the walls covered until our next conceptualized event.

Be sure to swing by the shop (3725 Beltline Road, Addison, TX 75001) to check out work from:

Dominic Greco (Photography)
Dan Colcer (Mixed-Media)
Drew Williams (Photography)
Dan Perez (Mixed-Media)
Roderick Pena (Photography)
Clayton Kemp (Mixed-Media)
Michelle Foster (Acrylic)
Corey Godfrey (Yarn)
Liss LaFleur (Photography)
Cara Michelle Smith (Photography)
Andrew Tolentino (Mixed-Media)

Teeth and Tongue Closing Reception + Art Supply Roundup

2009-04-07T22:57:00.001-07:00

The obligatory highlight reel, of course.

Kunstallations on Craigslist

2009-04-06T13:35:00.000-07:00

In an effort to propel the coffee shop art revolution, we recently put up the following ad on craigslist. If you or someone you know is down to play a role in ridding coffee shops of garbage uber traditionalist art, bring it on!

Attention all DdFW artists!

If you're like us, you're probably sick of the uber traditionalist art that typifies the walls of coffee shops, restaurants, offices, etc. north of 635. While the work is typically easy on the eyes, it's often times far too easy on the brain, as it becomes an ignorable background for latte sipping and laptop typing. In an effort to combat complacency, we the Kunstallationists have begun to hang (subjectively) fresher (definitely) aesthetically different work at Dunn Bros. Coffee in Addison on Beltline and Marsh.

We recently closed the first exhibit at the coffee shop and we would like to extend an invitation to all metroplex artists interested in displaying their work. We will be hanging a "limbo" or temporary exhibit beginning on Friday, May 10th and we would love to have your help in reconceptualizing the idea of coffee shop art in North Dallas.

Please email us at kunstallationists@gmail.com with an online portfolio or digital images to be considered for the "limbo" show and other events.

If selected for the "limbo" exhibit, we will reply with further instructions and your work will go up this Friday.

The Revolution Might be Televised

2009-04-05T14:05:00.000-07:00

It has begun. Welcome to the Kunstallation blog. Hold tight and get used to bare toes because we're going to rock your socks off.

Teeth and Tongue

2009-04-01T08:42:00.000-07:00

Come on by Dunn Bros. Addison for the Teeth and Tongue Show!

It's gonna be a blast!