Photo by Morgan Ivie
Company Name : Eyedrum
Location :
290 MLK Jr. BLVD SE
Atlanta, GA 30318
What kind of Location : Music Venue and Art Gallery
Contact Info:
404.522.0655
Website: www.eyedrum.org
Donate: www.eyedrum.org/donate.asp
Twitter: www.twitter.com/eyedrum
Blog: www.eyedrum.wordpress.com/
Myspace: www.myspace.com/eyedrum
Recordings & Open Improv: www.myspace.com/openimprov
Flickr: www.flickr.com/search/?z=t&q=eyedrum&m=tags
To email submissions: obscura2010@gmail.com
What is Eyedrum?
Established in 1998, Eyedrum is a non-profit organization developing an interdisciplinary approach to the arts by incorporating a wide range of contemporary art, music and new media in its gallery space. This unique gallery continues to intrigue the community here and abroad, remaining critics’ choice for the best venue for emerging artists in town. Jerry Cullum, Senior Editor of Art Papers notes, “Eyedrum has consolidated its position as Atlanta’s premiere alternative art spaces; this artist-run venture has featured everyone from emerging artists to some of the city’s most distinguished experimentalists.” Eyedrum’s programming is supported in part by the City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs and by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners under the guidance of the Fulton County Arts Council.
For more information on how to donate, and how donated money is used click here: http://www.eyedrum.org/donate.asp
For more information on memberships (not required to visit) click here: http://www.eyedrum.org/membership.asp
List of Services:
Visual Art: 3 galleries with major art exhibitions every 3-6 weeks, with opening receptions on Saturday evenings. Most exhibition openings are accompanied by live music/ sound performances.
Music / Sound: Live music of all genres 2-3 times a week from local, national and international musicians. Every “First Thursday” of the month is “Improvisation Night” dedicated to the ongoing exploration/ experimentation of music and sound and is open to all.
Lectures: Discussions intended to challenge, inform, and question ideas and theories of art, music, and technology in contemporary contexts.
Video/Film: Rare, underground and never before seen videos and films sponsored by local video artist/ production groups.
WWW Presence: www.eyedrum.org. Stay up to date with our diverse schedule, gallery page, podcast, pictures, history and soon video streams and live broadcasts.
Why the place rocks:
This spot is truly a diamond in the rough; a hidden gem in the Atlanta community. Performances offer stadium seating and an intimate experience. The gallery in the front of the location features local artists. The entire experience is unique and tasteful experience.
The Mission of the organization is outlined below:
• Eyedrum supports innovative procedures and technologies of expression while continuing to expand the parameters of presentation in conventional forms.
• Eyedrum supports the work of artists by actively seeking funding for shows specific to Eyedrum.
• Eyedrum continues to expand its liaison efforts in Atlanta, through its participation in community events such as the monthly art walk. Additionally, film, lecture events, art and most music events are open to the public as part of Eyedrum’s outreach to diverse communities.
• Through frequent performances, Eyedrum promotes music of all genres. The monthly “Improvisation Night” is dedicated to the exploration/experimentation of music and sound.
• Eyedrum serves as a site for showing innovative film through the monthly video night which promotes local video artist/production groups.
• The free lecture series promotes contemporary contextual discussions in theories of art, music and technology.
• Eyedrum’s non-profit educational media label makes its catalog accessible to the community while providing a document of the galleries activities.
