Pecha Kucha Rockland - March 26th

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Pecha Kucha Night Travels to Lincoln Street Center for Arts and Edcuation

Midcoast Magnet and the Lincoln Street Center for Arts and Education (LSC) have teamed up to host the first 2010 Pecha Kucha Night in Midcoast Maine on Friday, March 26 at 7:15pm at Lincoln Street Center, located at 22 Lincoln Street in Rockland. Nine individuals have been chosen to show 20 images for 20 seconds each, a fast-paced and engaging program to be followed by discussion and socializing. Pecha Kucha Night is open to the public and doors open at 6:30pm. There is a $5.00 admission fee and light refreshments will be served. Seating is limited to 280 seats on a first-come, first-served basis.

The following nine individuals have been chosen to present at the March 26 event:

Jim Macdonald (marquetry/inlay artist and furniture maker); Kevin Johnson (photo archivist at the Penobscot Marine Museum); Cythia Motain McGuirl (printmaker and painter); Jesse Watson (permaculture designer); Mark Kelly (mixed media artist); Jim and Amy Grant (Good
Karma Farm and Spinning Co.); Brian Willson (font designer); Ben Potter (mixed media artist).

The MC for the March Pecha Kucha will be Joshua Woodman. Josh is a native to Rockland and a self-taught artist with a passion for creating.

Pecha Kucha (which is Japanese for chit chat) was conceived in Japan in 2003 as a place for young designers to meet, network and show their work in public. It has grown to include more than 180 cities worldwide, thus answering a global demand for a forum where creative work can be easily and informally shown. The unique format of 20 images discussed in 20 seconds each keeps presentations concise, the interest level up and gives more people the chance to show.

Founded in 2004, Midcoast Magnet (www.midcoastmagnet.com) brings people together to develop innovative projects that support creativity, livability and economic sustainability in Midcoast Maine. As a non-profit organization dedicated to vibrant culture, entrepreneurship, and making connections socially and professionally, Midcoast Magnet is a proud partner in Pecha Kucha Night.

"All of us who are part of the Lincoln Street Center community are pleased to welcome Pecha Kucha and the talented individuals who help to make the Mid-Coast community such a special place to live. There is a vibrant creative energy here at the center, one that begins with our
own studio artists and to that we're excited to be adding the truly unique creative energy that Pecha Kucha night provides,” says Dale Schierholt, President, Board of Trustees, Lincoln Street Center for Arts and Education. The Lincoln Street Center provides the arts for everyone, offering affordable classes, wide-ranging exhibitions, studio space to working artists and special art-related events and performances. Lincoln Street is a supportive environment where people
of all ages, backgrounds and abilities can study, create, and present all forms of art. Through educational programs, opportunity outreach and exhibitions, Lincoln Street Center brings people together and enhances community life.

For questions about the upcoming Pecha Kucha event, please send an email to rockland@pechakuchamaine.org or call Midcoast Magnet board member Mary Bumiller at 207-949-9155.