8.26.2008
  
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Hey guys! It's been a while since I last updated, but I just thought I'd inform you all of some updates! :D I'm doing well and have enjoyed relaxing and getting my priorities together. I've been contemplating grad school applications which are coming up in a few months and also some occupational moves. I am taking my test to be certified to teach K-12 Art courses just in case grad school plans don't happen. I've been working out [almost] daily with my Tae Bo DVDs. Haha, it's been fun. Also, I have launched a few sites to earn some freelance work on the side. Desiree-Dalessandro.com/realworld This site was launched to hopefully earn me some income from the students at USF taking the course titled Real World, which consists of developing a rather extensive portfolio. Paypal payments operational! Desiree-Dalessandro.com/photography This site was also launched to hopefully earn me some income by offering my photography services in addition to digital retouching packages. See the site for more details. Paypal payments operational! Lastly, I am currently interested in a new form of art that I've never explored before - Cosplay. What I find really enticing is that it mixes both subjects that I love: Art and Theatre. When going for my degree, I had to choose Art over Theatre and I've REALLY missed it. Dan bought me a brand new Singer Simple sewing machine and I'm really excited to start using it to make myself some costumes. Because I'm an 80's hardcore fangirl, my first costume that launched this obsession was that of Jareth (David Bowie) from the movie The Labyrinth! More pics can be seen HERE. That's all. Toodles! :D |
6.14.2008
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ACA [Atlantic Center for the Arts] is pleased to announce the upcoming 19th Annual University Student Exhibition. This year's students were selected by guest juror Mark Dion. The exhibit opens June 14th and runs through July 26th, 2008. There will be an opening reception Friday, June 13th from 5 - 7 PM. To view my submission materials, see the link: RECEPTION?: Fri., June 14th from 5-7PM. |
5.23.2008
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Sense of Space is WTCA's closing exhibition for the first season that will feature works from a multitude of talented emerging and established artists. The exhibit opens May 23rd and runs through June 13th. The opening reception will feature live music, appetizers, and more! Come out and support Tampa Bay's local artists in one of Tampa oldest buildings – "the historic former Santaella Cigar Factory." WHERE?: WTCA: 1906 N. Armenia Avenue, Tampa, FL 33607 RECEPTION?: Fri., May 23rd from 7-11PM. |
5.2.2008
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GRADUATION!!! That's right, guys! I officially have acquired my Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of South Florida! I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 3.95 GPA (w00t) and I majored in Studio - Electronic Media and I minored in Art History. What a trip it's been... Now I plan to prepare for my graduate school applications so I can get a Master of Fine Arts degree next! COMING SOON: major website reconstruction!! I have updated the Resume & Writings sections, but the gallery section hasn't been updated in quite some time. The next website will be more concentrated on my most recent works, and offer more detail into their conceptual basis. |
4.12.2008
 
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Going Green Expo is a multifaceted event, with exhibitors, speakers, workshops, & films about going green. I am working with a group of artists that will be performing: "How We Walk in Tampa": A Participatory Event | Location: USF SunDome, performance stage // 11:30AM. & 2PM // Conducted by Desiree D'Alessandro, Raul J. Romero, Victoria Skelly, and Laura M. Bergeron: -- "The group has been working with walking as their artistic medium - given the specific ways in which our navigation is structurally organized around the vehicle, these students have been developing walking performance art, trying to use walking as political & aesthetic practice - perhaps because it is such a simple gesture with such critical potential to ignite social awareness..." - R. Borcila [See More @: http://www.goinggreentampabay.com/] Neighborhood Watch: Projection Walk / Take 2 will take place in Seminole Heights, Tampa on the evening of Saturday, April 12th 2008. The initiating location will be the corner of Nebraska & Powhattan where neighbors will be dispersed maps so that they can navigate the multiple digital projections transforming the facades of neighborhood homes! This is a chance to mingle with the locals, artists, streets, & homes. Only one amazing night - join in! [See More @, see www.NHWproject.info/ |
3.30.2008
 
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RIOT @ THE FACTORY USF Senior Thesis BFA Exhibition Tampa, Fl | 4/7–4/25 | Reception: 4/11 7-11pm RIOT @ THE FACTORY is a fitting title for the unbridled outbreak of artistic talent that will be featured at the WTCA. The WTCA is proud to announce the opening of the USF BFA Exhibition, a venue which will feature cutting edge works from over a dozen graduating artists. These works exemplify exciting new directions in contemporary art, and utilize a diverse scope of media such as painting, electronic media, installation, ceramic, sculpture, and printmaking. The exhibition opens April 7th and runs through April 25th, with a reception being held on April 11th. Starting at 7PM, the reception will provide the public with an opportunity to interact with the artists and enjoy the food, refreshments, and live music. With the WTCA graciously hosting this event, a suggested donation box will be placed to assist them in their mission of “restoring the multi-cultural community of West Tampa.” WHERE?: WTCA: 1906 N. Armenia Avenue, Tampa, FL 33607 RECEPTION?: Fri., April 11th from 7-11PM. DETAILS?: myspace.com/riotatfactory |
3.11.2008
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Spring. Break. Baby. While I do hope to get some relaxation and enjoy some fun in the sun, it seems inevitable that duty and commitment call once again. This semester has proven to be extremely fortunate as I have been an exhibiting FIEND thus far! (Already, 4 shows and still at LEAST 4 more to go before May) I plan on updating this site soon with images from my PROJECT SLEEP WALK/TALK installation at the Oliver, which turned out to be a HUGE smash. I'm eternally grateful for the support of my family and friends.
CAM [Contempoary Art Museum] hosts an exhibition I have been selected for recently. I am currently in the midsts of revamping some works for this show which is titled The 32nd Annual Juried USF Student Art Exhibition. (Say that winded title 3 times fast!!) I am hopeful my installation will hold a strong presence amongst the other accepted entries and I am thankful to be part of this exhibit. Rumor has it, it's the final one. Also -- on the night of the reception, an award ceremony will be held, along with ArtHouse, an event where the University is opened up to the public to check out student Art! WHERE?: CAM, 4202 E. Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33620 RECEPTION?: Fri., March 28th - 7-10PM. DETAILS?: http://cam.arts.usf.edu/ |
3.1.2008
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Spectrum of Spaces is an exhibition that is sponsored by the Filberts Painting & Drawing Club and is juried by professor Elisabeth Condon. Hosted at the Centre Gallery, this exhibit runs from 3.3.08 - 3.21.08 with the closing reception being Fri. March 21st from 7-9PM. [Please note there is an exhibition intermission during Spring Break].
WHERE?: Centre Gallery, 4202 E. Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33620 RECEPTION?: Fri., Feb. 29th - 6-10PM. DETAILS?: http://www.ctr.usf.edu/gallery/ Women's History Art Exhibit is an art event sponsored by Hillsborough Community College and will exhibit original work dealing with women's issues. Utilizing mixed media and methodologies, this diverse show is hosted at the Laughing Cat annex, an exhibition space that is open 3.06.08-3.30.08 - Mon. & Wed. from 2-3PM and also by appointment (contact Chris Weeks @ cweeks@hccfl.edu or 813.253.7783). The reception will be held Thursday March 6th from 6-8PM. WHERE?: HCC Parlor Gallery 1816 15th St. Ybor, Fl 33605 RECEPTION?: Thurs. 29th - 6-10PM. |
2.25.2008
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RISING & FALLING: How We Walk in, and Around, Tampa, is an upcoming exhibition that I am involved with that will be hosted at the Oliver Gallery. It is a group exhibition continuing our walking investigative and explorative projects where we will display byproducts from the past and invite viewers to participate in future walking excursions. My Specific project deals with Project Sleep Walk/Talk and I'm very excited for the large installation I have prepared for this show! See Project Sleep Walk/Talk to interact with the web component of the project! WHERE?: USF Oliver Gallery, Adjacent to the Fine Arts building, 4202 E. Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33620 WHEN?: Feb. 25th - 29th, Mon. - Thursday: 11AM - 3PM RECEPTION?: Friday, Feb. 29th - 6-10PM. WALKS?: Every Night of the exhibition, arrive at 6PM to participate in walks schedueld for that day! See THE INVITE CARD for more details! Oracle Excerpt: "'Rising and Falling: How We Walk in, and Around, Tampa' is an interactive art show that explores the many ways we walk. This week, students can participate in a series of walks and become part of the art during the reception Friday at the Oliver Gallery. With such a diverse group directing the action, gallery-goers can expect to lose themselves in the variety of meanings these five students have found in the simple act of putting one foot in front of the other." (MORE) |
2.06.2008
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FILBERTS CLUB SPAM FUNDRAISER: USF's Painting and Drawing Club is holding a fundraiser Wednesday, February 6th & 12th, from 9-2:00p.m. at the Bulls Market!! Come check out our brand new art sale. You will find cards and postcards of original artworks, creative Valentine's Day gifts, handcrafted frames and ceramic pieces, and more!!! ALSO, if you are hungry or thirsty, come to our stand for pizza, sodas, chocolates and water!! Hope to see you there! MODEL SESSIONS: USF's Painting and Drawing Club wishes to share information with you regarding our live nude model drawing sessions that are held the 1st & 3rd Sunday of every month! Each session lasts 2 hours, from 7-9PM in room FAH 291 in the Fine Art building at USF. Cost for USF students is only $3.00 and $5.00 for non-USF students! It's a wonderful opportunity to practice your figurative drawing in whatever media you prefer and the price cannot be beat!! Not only do you get to practice your figurative drawing, you also get to meet new people who share similar artistic interests and profits benefit USF's Painting & Drawing Club! Please come on out and bring anyone else you know who might be interested! We look fwd to seeing you there! 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 FILBERTS EXHIBITION USF's Painting and Drawing Club is having an exhibition hosted by the Kaleisia Tea Lounge from Feb 10th - March 1st! The exhibition is titled "OUR Cup of Tea" and the Reception is Feb. 22nd from 7-10PM. Live musical performances including "Dancing with the Capulet" will be featured along with other refreshments and food provided by Kaleisia! Come get a taste of the talent form USF's The Filberts Club! |
1.21.2008
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Updates have been added across the board: bio/statement, resume, writings, & gallery. Check out the 'Recent' gallery section to view some documentation, gifs, and videos from my solo exhibition 'Elusive.' This semester marks my last before I graduate with my BFA degree [major: Electronic Media / minor: Art Theory]. I plan to revamp a lot of works from 'Elusive' and create a new interactive installation for an exhibition coming up at the end of Feb. for 'Rising & Falling: How we Walk in Tampa.' It will be a group exhibition further exploring our walking projects [mine being 'Project Sleep Walk/Talk'] and I plan to create a printed publication and website covering our group's endeavors. |
1.10.2008
 
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Elusive - my interactive solo exhibition - has been open since Monday (1/07) and has been quite successful! Several positive comments and visitors have stopped by, pictures have been taken and reviews have been written! For details on the exhibition, check out the Centre Gallery Website (HERE). There will be a reception this Friday (1/11) from 7-9PM, which will include food & drinks. Also, there will be receptions at the CAM & Oliver Gallery as well. This is not a night to miss!!!
Oracle Excerpt:"It's like walking into an artist's vision of Armageddon. Propped against the sofa are several ornately framed portraits of American presidents rendered in layers of reflective foil and mirrored glass. The coffee table is a jumble of images of grieving women, wounded children and men plummeting from buildings, while the bookshelf plays host to a bag of army men and toy grenades. In the middle stands 22-year-old Desiree D'Alessandro, electronic media major, who is preparing for her 2008 exhibition, Elusive." (MORE) |