RAW artists
RAW artists (RAW:natural born artists) is an international independent arts organization operating in the United States, Canada and Australia that supports artists in visual art, music, film, photography, fashion, hair design, makeup artistry, and performing art. The organization promotes starting and independent artists through multi-genre art events as well as through its online network, providing them with resources, the networking experience, photos and videos. As of May 2013, the RAW artists organization has showcased over 30,000 artists and has hosted over 500 events.
History and Growth
RAW was founded in 2009 by its executive director Heidi Luerra[1][2] and now marketing director and web designer Matthew Klahorst in Los Angeles, California. During the organization's first year, showcases were held in five cities throughout Southern California.[3] By the following year, the organization launched a San Francisco chapter and planned a nationwide expansion. By 2011, RAW artists was in 20 cities across the country.[4][5] In 2012, RAW made its first international debut with its Brisbane, QLD Australia chapter.[6][7] RAW artists hav since branched to more than five locations in Australia.[8] In summer of 2013, RAW artists expanded into Canada with Montreal, QC[9] and Vancouver, BC chapters.
RAWards
At the end of every season (October), RAW artists hosts an awards show called RAWards. The awards season is a two-month process with an online voting, local semi-final shows with live voting, and lastly, a selection by a panel of judges made up of industry professionals from each field. One winner is chosen from each category (e.g. "RAW Visual Artist of the Year") and the nine winners are honored at a RAWards ceremony and show in Hollywood, CA in January. In 2012, RAW artists hosted two separate awards shows, in the United States and Australia.[10]
Previous Winners
- 2009
- Art: Michael Pukac
- Music: Roman Alexander and the Robbery
- Film: Shelton Films
- Fashion: Dane Lenon
- Performing Art: Linden Wolbert, Mermaids in Motion
- Hair and Makeup: Marc Magpile
- 2010
- Art: Set Fashion: Enrique Ferra
- Photography: Melissa Bring
- Music: Hey You!
- Accessories: Ardent Reverie
- Film: Meg Pinsonneault, A Lost Love Story
- Hair: Jaymz Marez
- Makeup: Alexander Peuchot
- Performing Art: Ooh La La
- Natural Born Artist of the Year: Aaron Isaac Joshua
- 2011
- Art: Lawren Alice
- Fashion: Mariel Rojo
- Photography: Jeff Blucher
- Music: Glass Battles
- Accessories: The Indra
- Hair: Kimmi Le
- Makeup: Alan Anderson
- Film: Iliya Gegov, Nedele
- Performing Art: Electriq Dance
- 2012
- Art: Gel Jamlang
- Fashion: Autumnlin x Heartless Revival
- Accessories: Hyper Haute Jewelry
- Photography: Eric Honeycutt
- Music: Wrings
- Hair: Heggy Gonzalez
- Makeup: Cris Alex
- Film: Lauren Ratcliff, Birth of a Wino
- Performing Art: Jacob Jonas & Jill Wilson
2012 (AUS) :* Visual Art: Ellie Anderson
- Fashion: Alexander McGuire
- Photography: Grace Markham
- Music: Brianna Carpenter
- Accessories: Luke Maninov
- Hair: Valentin Stefanov
- Makeup: Alicia Patterson
- Film: Jack Webb
- Performing Art: Lillian Lace
RAWketeers
RAW artists hosts a program composed of workshops aimed at local youth called RAWketeers. RAW artists invites artists within their community to teach workshops at local schools, charities, and/or clubs. RAWketeers has offered workshops in photography, dance, painting, music, singing, and screen-printing.
References
- ↑ Tharpe, Melonie (2012) "Meet Eleanor: curator of curious art extravaganzas" Retrieved from theFeedAtlanta website: http://www.thefeednation.org/meet-eleanor-curator-of-curious-art-extravaganzas/
- ↑ Buena, Christy (2010) "Interview with Heidi Luerra, RAW:Natural Born Artists' Founder" Retrieved from Disarray Magazine website: http://www.disarraymagazine.com/2010/12/interview-with-heidi-luerra-rawnatural.html
- ↑ Groovey (2011) "Interview with RAW Founder Heidi Luerra". Retrieved from Adobe Airstream website
- ↑ Breeding, Ashley (2010), "Cultivating RAW talent". Retrieved from Coastline Pilot website
- ↑ Miami New Times (2012) "Best Arts Collective RAW:Natural Born Artists"
- ↑ Brook, Lucy (2012) Kristen Wehlow - RAW Brisbane. Retrieved from The Native Press website: http://thenative.com.au/kristen-wehlow-raw-brisbane/
- ↑ Michaud, Debbie (2012) "RAW artist throwdown at Terminal West" Retrieved from Creative Loafing website: http://clatl.com/freshloaf/archives/2012/06/29/raw-artist-throwdown-at-terminal-west
- ↑ Thomas, Anthony (2012) Hear Them RAW! Retrieved from Moustache Magazine website: http://www.moustachemagazine.com/2012/08/hear-them-raw/
- ↑ "RAW: Montreal". Confront Magazine. by Michelle Normandeau.
- ↑ Egan, Brenna (2012) The Indie RAWards: So Not Your Average Awards Show! Retrieved from Refinery29 website: http://www.refinery29.com/raw-art-awards-2012