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Just imagine. Hanging out with 140 Bohemians in the hellacool Circle Cinema, a free T-shirt draped over your shoulder, drinking some fine beverages and talking about eMacs, iPhones, Epson printers, OS9, Fogo de Chao, dogs, and the artistic way of life.
Then sitting among those same friends watching people talk about a 50-year-old font for an hour and a half. And getting teary-eyed over it.
Yep, we’re freaks. If you haven’t already joined us, it’s never too late. Four great chances left this year!
HammerPress
This highly renowned little printing company in Kansas City creates “various hand printed ephemera” with a slightly irreverent approach to the traditional craft of letterpress. Their work has appeared in logolounge, Typography 25 and 26, Masters of Poster Design and more. Don’t miss them:
Thursday, February 21
Tulsa Little Theatre
1511 S Delaware Ave
6:30 – 7:30 Social
7:30 – 9:00 Film
Members Free | Students $10 | Non-members $25
The First 50 Attendees Receive a Free Limited-Edition T-Shirt
Helvetica is a feature-length independent film about typography, graphic design and global visual culture. It looks at the proliferation of one typeface (which is celebrating its 50th birthday this year) as part of a larger conversation about the way type affects our lives. For more information about the film visit www.helveticafilm.com
Join the conversation and see the film with fellow designers and art directors for this special show. Be among the first 50 and receive a limited-edition ADCT-designed Helvetica T-shirt.
Thursday, January 17th
Location: Circle Cinema
10 South Lewis Avenue (Lewis at Admiral)
Social 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Film 7:30 – 9:00 pm
Members: Free | Students: $10 | Non-Members: $25
Bradford’s career spans 30 years in the advertising and design fields and encompasses a diverse range of experience.
Following formal training in the fine arts at Southwest Texas State University, Columbus College of Art and Design, and the University of Texas at Austin, he worked as an independent illustrator and designer in both the United States and Sweden. While in Stockholm, he was creative director for Ide Och Resultat prior to returning to San Antonio and forming The Bradford Lawton Design Group in 1985.
Their work has been sought out by such companies as NASA, Kennedy Space Center, Freightliner Trucks, Astra Zenica, Universal Studios, Blue Cross Blue Shield, HCA Hospitals and Pfizer, just to name a few. They have received widespread acclaim and been showcased in numerous national and international publications, including Print, Communication Arts, Graphis, LogoLounge and How. Their work has also been published in numerous international design books.
In addition to his agency responsibilities, Bradford taught graphic design and concept for 12 years, as well as figure drawing, illustration, watercolor, and color theory at Texas State University. Bradford lives in San Antonio with his son Nils.
Thursday, November 15th
Tulsa Little Theatre (NEW LOCATION)
1511 S Delaware Ave, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Social 6:30 – 7:30 PM | Lecture 7:30 – 8:30 PM
Members: Free | Students: $10 | Non-Members: $25
www.artdirectorsoftulsa.org
Deanna Kuhlmann-Leavitt began her design career in Los Angeles 18 years ago after completing a degree in Graphic Design at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. In 2001, she established Kuhlmann Leavitt, Inc., a St. Louis-based, multi-faceted firm known for its work in print, new media and design for the
built environment.
As principal of KLI, Deanna has been recognized by the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), The American Institute of Architects (AIA), Type Directors Club, Art Directors Clubs from New York to Los Angeles, AR100, including a Best of Show award and the Mead Annual Report Show.
Her studio’s work has been featured in Communication Arts, Monsa Books, International Trade Fair Design by Avedition and many other leading design publications.
A record crowd kicked off the 2007-2008 ADCT season with more than 150 turning out to hear James Farr talk about xombies, ruby slippers and meeting Matt Groening. Not to mention showing the tenth and final installment of his extremely popular Xombie web cartoon that he developed five years ago while working a day job at Geek Rescue. If you missed James, you missed also seeing his visual interpretations of Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman and the Cowardly Lion. Those alone were worth the cost of admission.
iPhone Winner Swears She Won Fair and Square
The ever-ebullient Carla Hammer won the iPhone drawing at the ADCT September meeting. Running from the back of the Little Theatre auditorium waving her winning ticket, Carla was all smiles when she accepted the special little AT&T baggie. The popular Unisource rep had three earned entries: her paid membership, a piece of original art, and the donation of that to Visual Aid.
Art Directors Club of Tulsa Presents James Farr September 20, 2007
Tulsa Little Theatre
James Farr is an artist, writer, and professional Transformer devotee. He currently writes for television, film and comics and is the creator of the highly successful Xombie web animated series which have been downloaded over 13 million times. Also an illustrated novel, Xombie has now made the leap to comic books. A video game, film and toy line are currently in the works.
James Farr is an artist, writer, and professional Transformer devotee. He currently writes for television, film and comics and is the creator of the highly successful Xombie web animated series which have been downloaded over 13 million times. Also an illustrated novel, Xombie has now made the leap to comic books. A video game, film and toy line are currently in the works.
A native of Orange County, California, James currently works out of his home office in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he lives with his wife Amber, dog Courage, Ms. Pac-Man machine, and his 20th Anniversary Edition Optimus Prime (the Japanese import, not the plastic American version). More about ADCT’s opening act of 2007 at xombified.com.
Thursday, September 20th
Tulsa Little Theater (NEW LOCATION)
1511 S Delaware Ave, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Social 6:30 – 7:30 PM | Lecture 7:30 – 8:30 PM
Members: Free | Students: $10
Non-Members: $25
That’s right. Joining ADCT gets you a chance to win an iPhone. Drawing will be at the first meeting Sept. 20. You must be present to win. You don’t want to miss James Farr, anyway. So join ADCT and mark it down.
New Location This Year
ADCT will hold meetings this year in one of Tulsa’s most eclectic locations: Tulsa Little Theatre. Built in 1932, this neighborhood theater has been renovated with an elevated stage, quality audio/video and theater seating. Everyone should be able to see our speakers and their work. Find it at 1511 South Delaware. Just don’t park in the church lot across the street or be prepared to face the wrath of God.
Show Us Your Art and get another chance at the iPhone
Use the enclosed sheet (from the Membership PDF) to create whatever you like. Draw, paint, cut, fold, glue a photo on it, do whatever your muse says to do. Just do it on this sheet.
Keep it legal, keep it clean (or at least artful). Since we would like to put a slideshow of the artwork on the web, please submit a digital photograph of your entry (10MB or less!) to info@artdirectorsoftulsa.org by Sept. 20 at noon. All submissions will be featured on the ADCT website.
All digital submissions will earn an extra entry into the iPhone giveaway at the Sept. 20 James Farr meeting. All originals donated to the same meeting will earn a third entry in the drawing. Yes, that’s right. You could have three entries in the drawing.
Must be a member of ADCT to enter. Must be present to win.
ADCT News
Membership and attendance were up last year. Graphex entries in May and Visual Aid art auction entries in March were exceptional. We were able to give $6450 in scholarships to area students. This year promises to be even better.
Look for “Student Career Day,†back by popular demand. Hosted by The University of Tulsa, Career Day gives area high school students theopportunity to learn about the work of local creatives. We will also have a reformatted “5×10â€.
Sign up now, or find out more atartdirectorsoftulsa.org. Many companies are taking advantage of the job bank, giving area job seekers a resource for employment in Tulsa.
Membership* Benefits
Admission to all regular monthly meetings held September through April.
Two FREE guest passes per membership that may be used at any regular meeting.
Club updates by mail and e-mail.
Discounted entry fees for Graphex, the annual ADCT regional professional design competition and student scholarship presentation in May.
Single Membership ($125)
Active members shall consist of those persons working in the Tulsa area.
Corporate Membership ($500)
Can be up to five members from one firm or organization. Memberships must be for specific individuals and are non-transferable during the year of membership.
Student Membership ($60)
For a discounted rate, any full-time graduate or undergraduate student from an accredited institution. Students must attach a copy of a valid Student ID with application.
* Memberships expire one year from month of joining. Those who prefer not to be a member may pay $25 ($10 for student) at the door for each meeting they wish to attend.
