12.20.2007
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Elusive - my first solo exhibition - explores the gaps in perception and understanding. Through interactive works, I invite viewers to literally play and contemplate elusion in their engagement with the objects - and by extension, their engagement with life.
The show will open Jan. 7th and run through the 18th.
Centre Gallery Located @: USF Marshall Center, 4202 E. Fowler Ave. Tampa, FL 33620. Reception: Fri, Jan. 11th 2008, 7pm-9pm Information: ctr.esf.edy/gallery |
12.12.2007
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Art After Dark will be hosted by the Tampa Museum of Art on Friday, Dec. 14th from 8PM - 11PM. The exhibition theme, Inside/Out, will explore the contemporary artwork from 20+ local artists and also feature the local band, The Vera Violets. Guests enjoy art, live music, entertainment, performances, complimentary food & Starbucks coffee, and a cash bar. Admission is free for museum members and $10 for non-members. Gallery Located @: Tampa Museum of Art, 600 N. Ashley Dr. Tampa, FL 33602. Reception: Fri, Dec. 14th 2007, 8pm-11pm Information: 813-274-8534 |
12.06.2007
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Centre Gallery will be the location for my solo exhibition (my very first! whoo!!) in January. There's a lot of artwork to be made and preparation to be done. I also need to begin my applications for grad school this Winter break!! Some very big steps are about to be taken, and I intend to bust my ass this winter break to insure they start off on the right foot!! UPDATES have been added to my 'Resume' including upcoming/pending exhibitions. Also, there are new works in the 'Gallery' section. Check 'em out. |
11.20.2007
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!!WEBSITE LAUNCH!! PROJECT SLEEP WALK/TALK, the public and performative work I had previously posted a call for, is now complete in its early stages. A website has been created including the initiating dozen participants as well as project details, upcoming exhibition information, and ways for participation to be extended to everyone interested. For more information, check out: http://www.desiree-dalessandro.com/ sleepwalktalk.html |
11.03.2007
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Nov. 16th, marks the date that the H.I.V.E. Exhibition will take place.
The Holmes Student Center Diversions Lounge at Northern Illinois University will be transformed at 6:00pm and will exhibit video and new media art from exceptional students across the nation. For directions to the campus, please visit the Northern Illinois University website at
http://www.niu.edu/visit/directions.shtml, or at the Time Arts website: http://art.niu.edu/timearts.
Nov. 19th-30thstudents from the Summer Study Abroad Program who travelled to Paris and Venice will be exhibiting artwork in the USF Center Gallery in the Marshall Building. The exhibit will consist of a collection of artwork that translates their experiences in Europe into a visual language. The exhibition setting provides an excellent opportunity for the students to share their experience with others through the artworks they produce that reflect their Parisian and Venetian excursions.For more information on the exhibition, location, and exhibition hours check out: http://www.ctr.usf.edu/gallery/about.asp |
10.24.2007
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ATTN: I'm currently orchestrating a performative/ public work entitled PROJECT SLEEP WALK/TALK. For full list of details, check out the proposal & call for participants page. If you live within a 20-mile radius from University of South Florida (click here to input your address and see if you qualify) and would like to participate, please contact me personally @ D.A.DAlessandro@gmail.com. Remember: Even if you live within the designated radius and would not like to participate, I am generating a poll of people who choose specifically not to participate as well. |
10.10.2007
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Glorious, NTAL's latest organized exhibition, features large scale works of high craft and quality from participating members at the New Tampa Regional Library. The show has been juried by Sue Allen and will open Oct. 8th and run through January 20th. The public is invited to meet the artists at the reception and enjoy refreshments and music on October 20, 2007 from 6pm - 9pm. Gallery Located @: 10001 Cross Creek Blvd., Tampa, Fl, 33647. Gallery Hours: Sun 1-5pm, Mon-Thrs 9am-9pm, Fri-Sat 9am-5pm Gallery Number: 813-273-3652 |
9.26.2007
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Updates have been added to my resume and the the "Recent" gallery section with new works and videos. Also, I have reworked and improved a video from "2006". In terms of the gallery navigation, I have updated thumbnails for videos to help distinguish them from other works available for viewing. Also, on the video pages themselves, I've included brief descriptions of the works. My directed study series of zoetropes is coming along slowly but surely, as well as the accompanying research paper, which will be posted in the "Writings" section upon completion. In other news, I've begun investigating grad schools that offer MFAs in Electronic Media/New Genres and look forward to gathering my application materials! |
9.12.2007
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Filberts, University of South Florida's Painting and Drawing Club, is pleased to announce that the Fall 2007 Live Model Drawing Sessions begin this Sunday, Sept. 16th, from 7pm - 9pm. Sessions are held in room 291 in the Fine Arts Building and will be held every Sunday from there on after. (Exceptions: Holidays that fall on Sundays). Cost is only $3.00 for USF students and $5.00 for non-students.
WHERE?: USF Fine Arts Building, Rm. 291, 4202 E. Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33620 WHEN?: Sundays 7pm-9pm COST?: $3 USF Students / $5 non-students |
9.03.2007
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Filberts, USF's Painting and Drawing Club, will be holding the first meeting of the Fall 2007 term on Wednesday, Sept. 5th, at noon in room 288 of the FAH Building. Current members and curious newcomers are more than welcome to attend and join our club. Issues that will be discussed will cover: |
8.12.2007
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::YAWN:: Summer is almost over and I made solid A's in all my enrolled courses (overseas and at home). However, I am still going to resist the urge to sleep, be lazy, etc -- you know all that stuff most students do in the summer -- because I've got some major brainstorming and preliminary art to be contemplating!! This coming semester, starting August 27th, landmarks my SENIOR YEAR!!! That's right, folks! I'm enrolled in 4 classes, Mondays and Wednesdays only, including Intermediate Electronic Media, Site/Sound/Installation, and Directed Study Studio and History courses. hopefully all of these courses will be working toward a final body of work, which I will accomplish in my final semester. Anyways, just though I'd share. |
8.03.2007
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UPDATES have been finalized for the site!! Purchasing can now be completed with PayPal security and donations are also accepted (and encouraged, of course ;P). Also, I have decided to reduce the price PERMANENTLY for digital prints to $25.00 (including shipping and handling). I hope you all enjoy the modifications to the site and if you would like to be emailed when the site is updated, don't hesitate to submit your email and join the mailing list!!
PS - My Paris/Venice 5 week study abroad experience was AMAZING! It's definitely refreshing to leave the country you've resided in your whole life to gain a better global and personal understanding of who you are and where you stand. I'm already making plans for next Summer for a 7-week excursion to Florence. I wish this new found interest in international traveling could be less expensive! |
5.31.2007
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As you can all see, some major updates are being processed. Unfortunately, progress must currently cease as I am vacationing to Paris for the month of June and Venice for the first week of July. [I am excited beyond words!] Until my return, please check out the new layout for DESIREE-DALESSANDRO.COM and familiarize yourself with the new organization of the site's content. Note - some tabs have purposely been deactivated! When I return, look forward to fully operable online purchase options such as PayPal buy now, add, and view cart! |
5.23.2007
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NTAL, The North Tampa Arts League, is showcasing fine art from 23 award-winning members at the Kotler Art Gallery. The show's title, Reflections, runs from June 1st - July 20th. The show is listed as an event that will be hosted by the John F. Germany Library's After hours Art Series. Reception for the show will be June 14th from 5:30 - 7pm .
Gallery Located @: 900 North Ashley Dr., Tampa, Fl 33602. Gallery Hours: Mon-Thrs. 9am - 9pm, Fri 9am - 6pm, Sat 9am - 5pm, Sun 10am - 6pm Gallery Number: (813) 273-3652, ext. 2 NTAL, The North Tampa Arts League, will be displaying work at the Jimmie B. Keel Library in Carrollwood this summer during the months of July and August. There will be a “Meet the Artist” reception in early July where artists will be available to address the public and discuss their work. Promotional material for individual artists will be available, a guest book for visitors to leave comments/feedback, a price list for interested buyers, and much more! More info to come. Gallery Located @: 2902 West Bearss Ave., Tampa, Fl 33618. Gallery Hours: Mon-Thrs. 9am - 9pm, Fri 9am - 6pm, Sat 9am - 5pm, Sun 12:30 - 5pm Gallery Number: (813) 264-3831 |
4.08.2007
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Happy Easter Everyone! I'm going to take the time to blog briefly for a moment: Classes for the Spring '07 semester end in less than a month. Can we say, "THANK GOODNESS!?!" This semester has kicked my damn ass. Updates to the "Recent" section under the "Gallery" tab will be updated afterwards with some works from the semester. Also updated will be the "Writings" section with the research paper I am currently working on. Don't forget digital prints are still on sale everyone! ($25.00 = CHEAP!) |
3.31.2007
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Canvas Art Sale
sponsored by the Filberts Painting and Drawing Club is coming up April 4th (Wed.) from 11:30am - 2:30pm in front of the Marshall Center on the University of South Florida Tampa Campus. Each canvas is 6" x 6" and will sell for a mere $10.00. Proceeds will benefit the Filberts Painting and Drawing Club. Come on out. Purchase some great student art. Support your Filberts! |
3.31.2007
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Oracle Excerpt:"...[T]he School of Art and Art History Award for $300 [was] given to Desiree D'Alessandro for the mixed media piece, "Like Son." The piece is an arrangement of pill bottles with labels colored white, gray or black. [...] In order to fully understand the intent of the artist, though, it is necessary to view the piece next to "Like Son" called "Unlike Daughter," also by D'Alessandro. "Unlike Daughter," also a mixed media piece, consists of the careful arrangement of colored pills instead of pill bottles. However, similarity exists between the two pieces because the pills [and bottles] are also labeled either "mother" or "father." But instead of carefully forming the image of a man, the colored pills are arranged to form the image of a woman." (MORE) |
3.22.2007
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March 23rd is one of the biggest night's of the year for the University of South Florida! It is the opening to major exhibitions including the 31st Annual Student Art Show in the Contemporary Art Museum and the Oliver and Centre Galleries National Juried BFA Show. To top it all off, after the award ceremony and reception for these shows at 7pm in the CAM, at 8-11:30pm will be ARTHOUSE, where student work will be displayed through the FAH Building and FAS Studios! I'll have pieces displayed in the printmaking, electornic media, and filberts rooms. Music in the courtyard, food, beer, and art! BE THERE!! |
3.11.2007
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Digital Prints On Sale!! for only $25.00 you can own a high quality reproduction of my original artwork measuring up to 11" x 17" and hand signed!! (You can sell it on Ebay after I'm famous and make your money back, haha). Seriously though! With every purchase you help contribute to my Summer Study Abroad plans! Help me out so I can study Art in Paris & Venice! Tell your friends, enemies, and everyone in between.
Note - Money orders and checks are the only payment methods accepted at this time. Sale ends May 1st 2007! |
3.09.2007
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OMFG!!!! My dreams have come true! I got accepted into the 31st Annual Juried USF Student Art Exhibition at the Contemporary Art Museum in Tampa. MY FIRST MUSEUM SHOW!!! The museum's Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony is March 23rd at 7pm. *fingers crossed* The show will remain open from 3/23 - 4/06. I am still ecstatic and hope all of you will join me for this exquisite opportunity and giant step towards a future profession in art.
Gallery Located @: Contemporary Art Museum, 4202 E. Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33620 Gallery Hours: Mon. – Fri. 10am – 5pm, Sat. 1 – 4pm More Info: http://www.usfcam.usf.edu/ |
2.27.2007
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Shameless self-promotion time: It just occurred to me that I haven't any self-referential links on my site so I figured I'd provide some here. These are a bit more appropriate if your interested in current projects, writings, thoughts, or happenings about my life (and thereby extension: my work... since they are one and the same.) MYSPACE!!! | FACEBOOK!!! | LIVEJOURNAL!!! Yes, I've latched on to some bandwagons. I will justify for reasons of networking and healthy articulation of thoughts/feelings/happenings that would otherwise remain undocumented. ;P |
2.25.2007
 
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Filberts, University of South Florida's Painting and Drawing Club, is an organization that promotes the arts and participates in various campus involved activities such as fundraisers, live model drawing sessions, group exhibitions, and local artistic excursions. Membership is free to USF students and would like to become involved in our endeavors, don't hesitate to check us out @ http://www.myspace.com/filbertsclub We look forward to your involvement! Furthermore, we are pleased to announce that the Spring 2007 Live Model Drawing Sessions begin this Sunday, February 25th, from 7pm - 9pm. Sessions are held in room FAH 291 in the Fine Arts Building and will be held every Sunday from there on after. (Exceptions: Holidays and March 11th). Cost is only $3.00 for USF students and $5.00 for non-students. -The Filberts WHERE?: USF Fine Arts Building, Rm. 291, 4202 E. Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33620 WHEN?: Sundays 7pm-9pm COST?: $3 USF Students / $5 non-students |
2.08.2007
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IPO's mission is to replace the tired cliche of starving artist with a thriving, functional structure of artistic entrepreneurship based on cross-fertilization in the arts, performance, and new media. Collaborative prototypes created by students in the Tampa area will be exhibited at the reception hosted by Miami artist Michelle Weinberg, Friday Feb. 9th @ 7pm.
Gallery Located @: William and Nancy Oliver Gallery, 4202 E. Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33620 (located near FAH and CAM) Gallery Hours: February 9th, Friday 7pm-10pm IPO Info: http://www.ipo-worldwide.com |
1.30.2007
 
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Filberts, University of South Florida's Painting and Drawing Club, is pleased to announce the opening of an exhibit at the William and Nancy Oliver Gallery. Works from the club's members will be displayed exploring a variety of media and methodologies. The show will run from January 29th through its closing reception on Friday, February 2nd at 7:00pm.
Gallery Located @: William and Nancy Oliver Gallery, 4202 E. Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33620 (located near FAH and CAM) Gallery Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am-3pm, Fri 7pm-??? NTAL, The North Tampa Arts League, is showcasing fine art from its members along with other artists at the Frame by Frame Gallery. The show's title, The Art of Love 2007 runs from its opening night reception, Saturday Feb. 3rd (7pm-9pm), through Fed. 24th. Selections were curated by Elizabeth Condon, Assistant Professor of Painting and Drawing at USF. Lastly, all works are on sale and awards will be dispersed for first, second, and third place. Gallery Located @: 16035 Tampa Palms Blvd W, Tampa, FL. Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am-6pm, Sat 9:30am-5pm, Sun closed Gallery Number: 813-977-4841 |
1.19.2007
 
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NTAL, The North Tampa Arts League, is showcasing fine art from Active Members of the League at the New Tampa Regional Library. The theme of the show is Spectrum 300,
which prices all of the displayed pieces at or below $300.00. The show will be open Monday,
January 22nd and will run through April. The Reception will be held April 14th from 6 - 9pm.
Gallery Located @: 10001 Cross Creek Blvd., Tampa, Fl, 33647. Gallery Hours: Sun 1-5pm, Mon-Thrs 9am-9pm, Fri-Sat 9am-5pm Gallery Number: 813-273-3652 New offices in Brandon home the Child Protective Services police force in addition to a new corporate collection of artwork they are establishing through submissions and donations. The artworks, though they primarily are present for decoration, are also for sale. Exact address and contact information coming soon. Updates: The Recent Gallery, Student Life & Resume (note the pending items!!). Also, The USF Spring '07 Semester has begun and I am excited about all of my courses: Intermediate Drawing & Electronic Media, Real [ART] World, Video & Projection Arts 1960 - Present, and Literature & the Occult. I am also excited about the forthcoming Summer Study Abroad Program in Paris and Venice!! |