My e-mail is your e-mail

My life, your life and the lives of everyone we know is now so dependent on e-mail — or texting or variants of both — it’s sort of frightening. What are the long term effects? What is it doing to society in terms of social interaction? Things have gotten to the point where we’re making up words like “netiquette” and offering classes on proper e-mail etiquette.

I get so much e-mail, that I end up ignoring about 50 percent of it. And my responses to the ones I don’t ignore are curt, or brief at best. I’m starting to feel guilty. Below is a glance at some of my e-mails. From a dub concert/camping excursion in Mexico to a San Diego fixed-gear site, there’s something in there for everyone:

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I love your magazine. I pick up a City Beat at all the local spots. I am a resident of Mission Beach and my boyfriend and I developed a website called www.BuyandSellJeans.com. The website not only allows users to quickly and easily sell their jeans,it allows users to browse over hundreds of top designer jeans at reasonable prices. I have seen many stories on local businesses in the City Beat and was wondering if we can be highlighted in an upcoming issue. Thank you.

– Stephanie Lester
www.BuyandSellJeans.com

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Hello everyone,

I just wanted to give you quick update on what’s been going on from Jamie Roxx land.
Things are very busy around here but it’s all very exciting.

Besides my normal workload of commissions and personal appearances we are currently in production of Jamie Roxx TV.

This is very exciting for me. Jamie Roxx TV will be a web based half hour program focusing on my goings on in the art and celebrity worlds. I also will be showcasing a new musical act per episode. So yes lots of interviews and a dripping helping of the zaniness that seems to be my world. I mean it really was inevitable with the cast of characters that I hang out with.

I also wanted a more direct way to showcase some really exciting new artistic talent that I am always coming across in all my adventures.

This is something I have been wanting and needing to do for quite sometime. The problem was just finding the level of quality, price and customer service that I would feel comfortable in putting my name with.

I put out the question to a lot of my professional band friends and whatnot, and it came back almost to the band, Zazzle.
So we checked them out and sure enough they are great. Great quality Merchandise, the Shirts have the most Vibrant inks I have yet to see. And they are really good quality and high end made. In fact I have been very pleased with this company all the way around.

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Dear Friends and Colleagues:

Please join us on Tuesday, April 1 at 6:30 pm for a panel discussion with the artists presenting their work in the <Inside the Wave: San Diego/Tijuana artists construct social art> exhibition on view at the San Diego Museum of Art through June 22.

Please open the attached e-flyer for more information.

Spread the word.

Best,

Betti-Sue Hertz

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• • SCHOOL OF ART, DESIGN, AND ART HISTORY

• • SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY

• • www.sdsu.edu/art

• • POSITION: Associate Gallery Director, SDSU Downtown Gallery

• • (Lecturer, 2-year full-time, 12-month appointment)

• • RESPONSIBILITIES: Under general supervision of the Director of the School of Art, Design, and Art History, and in consultation with the Director of the SDSU Galleries the incumbent will plan and organize all aspects of gallery exhibitions, receptions, educational programs and events for the SDSU Downtown Gallery, and supervise its staffing and maintenance. The incumbent will advocate for and assist fundraising efforts associated with the exhibitions, educational programs, and management of the SDSU Downtown Gallery. The incumbent will also be required to teach one class per semester when necessary.

• • Incumbent will plan, organize and present an average of four exhibitions per year, in consultation with the Director of the SDSU Galleries and the Director of the School. Duties involved encompass all aspects of exhibitionary practice, including: development of exhibition concept; preparation of insurance forms, loan agreements and correspondence; supervision of transportation of artworks; supervision of exhibition design and installation; monitoring and maintenance of exhibited artworks; maintenance of exhibition documentation and archives; and ongoing maintenance of gallery facilities. Organize an opening reception for each exhibition. Plan, organize and present adjunct educational programs and events such as lectures, readings and performances that feature members of the University and off-campus communities.

• • Develop annual budgets to include operating costs for facility and staffing, etc., and expenses for an average of four exhibitions per year, plus adjunct educational programs. Monitor all expenditures. Manage and account for all monies generated by the facility (e.g. entrance and event fees, product sales, membership).

• • Advocate for and assist with fundraising efforts for gallery exhibitions, educational programs and activities to supplement the institutional budget.

• • Write and manage production of all publicity materials, including announcements and press releases for each exhibition.

• • Establish and maintain professional and collaborative relationships with SDSU faculty and programs, and with other galleries, museums, and art organizations. Cooperate and collaborate with the management and staff of the downtown facilities of the Museum of Contemporary Art and the University of California, San Diego Art Gallery. Explore interdisciplinary and multi-cultural exhibition opportunities. Ensure adherence to University policies and procedures and professional museum practices.

• • Oversee student assistants and community volunteers during installations and during gallery open hours. Organize and train docents to present exhibition tours to the public. Ensure general on-site security during open hours. Supervise the Downtown Gallery Store that will house student and faculty artworks for sale.

• • QUALIFICATIONS: MFA or MA in a related field and at least 2 years of related experience

• • Demonstrated exhibition planning and installation experience.

• • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

• • Knowledge of current museum management practices

• • Knowledge of fundraising and financial management

• • Knowledge of contemporary art and design

• • Knowledge of local and national museum issues and policies

• • Knowledge of exhibition design and graphic design principles

• • Teaching experience required

• • SALARY & RANK: $48,000 to $52,008 annually; salary commensurate with experience.

• • ADDITIONAL The School of Art, Design, and Art History in the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts is a large academic unit encompassing seven programmatic areas of emphasis: Applied Design, Art History, Art Education, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Multimedia, Painting and Printmaking, and Sculpture. The School offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in each of these areas of specialization. The undergraduate Art major has been granted impacted status in all areas of concentration. The School also has an active exhibition program, with two student galleries and two professional galleries: the University Art Gallery and the SDSU Downtown Gallery. In addition to the twenty-three tenure/tenure track faculty, the school employs approximately 65 part-time faculty and teaching associates and serves approximately 1,300 majors and 50 graduate students. The Director directs the School with the support of six full-time staff positions. They include two Equipment Technicians, one Administrative Support Assistant, two Administrative Support Coordinators, and an Information Technology Consultant.

• • APPLICATIONS: Review of applications will begin on March 24, 2008 and will continue until position is filled. Candidates should submit a letter of application, a detailed curriculum vitae, slides (or digital images) of professional work, images of student work done under applicant’s direction, artist’s statement, statement of teaching philosophy, SASE and three letters of recommendation to:

• • Associate Gallery Director Search Committee

• • School of Art, Design and Art History

• • San Diego State University

• • 5500 Campanile Drive

San Diego CA 92182-4805