PR of the New Century

First it was MySpace. They dominated for years and eventually became isolated from assorted social environments that are more prevalent now. Not to mention, everyone who harnessed MySpace remebers having Tom as a friend.

To some extent, I would even classify YouTube as a social media networking website. The reason – YouTube’s users have the ability to provide feedback and share video resources with anyone scattered throughout the world. Isn’t that basically the premise of social media, to bring people together regardless of location, through digital channels of exchange? They may be networking with different ideas, overall information and content, but on the surface, they are still expressing themselves through visualization and video communication.

Moreover, we have all experienced the joy of YouTube. A friend recommends a video that catches his or her attention and eventually you return the favor to one of your close associates. This could be classified as social networking as far as I am concerned, because there are videos that intermittently trend and experience a large influx of traffic, based on their accessibility.

This accessibility can directly correlate to friends recommending videos, and even those that are featured on the landing page. Individuals could also post specific videos via their social networking platforms, which could also influence people into viewing videos on-line. Regardless of the street that directs them to the actual video—it to some extent was facilitated by social media and the influence of other individuals through social means.

Nonetheless, as the road continues to be paved, time will tell what new applications appear and which ones will fail to sustain relevance. I would have to assume they are all vulnerable, considering new social networking programs could rapidly appear as technology continues to expand. This expansion in a sense cannot be predicted and foreshadowed; it eventually takes its course, with the ever-dynamic environment that we classify as the social media landscape.

In addition, social media continues to pave the road of social innovation. It has become nearly impossible to avoid utilizing social media networks. Whether it is Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Digg, Delicious, Foursquare or Orkut, it really doesn’t matter. There are so many different options to choose from, that we are all bound to discover one that we align with.

Companies have even extended special offers for individuals that use social platforms. For example, Mashable recently reported that Ann Taylor offers individuals that are mayors on Foursquare a 25% discount in New York City. They even plan to expand the offer to other stories, depending on the successfulness of the campaign in the New York City locations.

If you are unfamiliar with Foursquare, it is a social networking option that allows you to check-in at various destinations throughout the day. Depending on the number of times that you have checked-in, you are awarded different titles. Users are also granted the capacity to recommend different locations in your hometown, which provides personal advice for your prospective, to varying web friends throughout the world.

Not to mention, people can update their social accounts at their convenience, regardless of their location. For the most part, the convenience factor is facilitated by mobile smart phones, which have hypothetically transformed the way that we function.

All-in-all, the changes have enabled people to update their information wherever, whenever and however. It also helps provide a quality user-experience, and eliminates the hurdles of staying in contact with those individuals, which are important to you and require constant contact.

At some point, I also believe we will all be expected to be fluent in social media and basically unable to stay truly connected without it. This naturally leads one to question—if social media is beneficial to those involved with it, or if it will create more of a divide amongst individuals, who don’t have access to the Internet on a daily basis.

What do you think will happen in the world of social media and technology? Would you classify social media as beneficial or detrimental to society as a whole? Consider the questions and share your thoughts with your social friends—start the digital conversation.

Martha Jarvis Jackson is Glass Art

When I think of art I think of unique work from a person that believes that what they do is going to turn heads. I don’t think of basic art such as self portrait by pencil or paintings of a basket of fruit. I think of art that I never seen before or that looks difficult to accomplish. When I think of art I think of glass art, because it’s unique, turn heads, not basic, and difficult to accomplish.

Glass art seems like the hardest work of art to accomplish. As an “Urbanflypr” employee I had to visit Martha Jackson Jarvis Studio for research about the creative process for glass art, and during the visit she explain the past work she done. The work she had done was all glass art, and she explained that it took months to accomplish. One of the hardest pieces of glass art she had to do was the moral for Anacostia Station, which she named, “The river spirits of Anacostia.” This was a piece of glass art that she said took years to accomplish. This whole moral surround Anacostia Station in a visual acquits life standpoint and gives a nice visual presentation for Anacostia Station. “The river spirits of Anacostia” was unique because it visualized fishes made from glass, It turned heads because it was made to give a visual presentation for Anacostia Station, it wasn’t a basic piece of art work, and it took years to finish making it difficult to accomplish.

In conclusion glass art defines my definition of what art is because I like to be amazed by an artist, and when I seen the work that Martha Jackson Jarvis did I was amazed. Glass art is hands down the most vivid piece of art I have ever seen and I can’t wait until I see more. This is Darren Timothy McIntyre Jr and I approve this message.

Ms. Anacostia

East of the river is the place, but Anacostia's the name of the historic area. It not only shelters the black community of DC, but is also home to our very own Fredrick Douglass. Filled with numerous of recreations  to accompany the youth of Anacostia is now under going a major makeover. There's more housing to take citizens in and well known neighborhoods such as Barry Farms are being rebuilt. The Anacostia area now has more restaurants and shopping malls than ever before. It was once known for the worst area in DC, now its considered to be part of the tourist attraction. Anacostia and it's people have excelled through a lot over the years. Going back century's ago when our founding fathers walked the very streets as wee see today. And our ancestors which were slaves, lived on plantations which we call our neighborhoods today. East of the river was canceled out for a long time, it was said that only welfare and convict citizens come out of Anacostia. But now there is living proof that "Ana" is more than that. Talent runs in every citizens blood in the Anacostia area, and the youth have dreams just like any other child in DC. I believe that Anacostia brings life to DC, it's a very unique area with very unique people, Anacostia has kept hope alive for DC.

BAM LOOK AT THAT BACON SIZZLE

Duke Ellington School of the Arts has always been at the epicenter of young artist development in the greater Washington area. This due to their commitment to excellence in the caliber of students they like to accept they pick the ones with the most potential. I can personally speak on this from the visual arts perspective, my discipline when I attended their institution. The Visual Arts department is one of the smaller departments in the school and my class was no exception starting from the humble begging’s of just around 12 people. I started out, as a young mustache that only knew how to draw Dragon Ball Z characters, could not make a value scale, and was not a fan of implementing color in my work. Through the facilitation of my teachers I grew to go far beyond my meager beginning I was able to accomplish stupendous feats with the medium of charcoal, watercolor and the graphic arts. This then led to my plans toward a career in the visual arts, which I have initiated by pursuing higher learning at the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. At this current institution I am trying to find my niche.

Anacostia's Hotspot

When you think of 'hot spots' in Anacostia, the neighborhood library probably doesn't come to mind, but since it opened on April 26th of this year, that's exactly what it has become.

The library can hold 80,000 books, DVDs, and CDs, plus it has 32 computers that are open for public use.Many people in the neighborhood have decided to take advantage of the resources the library provides. It took $14.7 million and 6 years to make the library come to life, but it was well worth the wait.

Mayor Fenty speaks about the success of the library, "This state-of-the-art facility will serve as a valuable tool for our youth providing them with additional educational resources enabling them to continue down the path of academic progress." Even though this is true, some D.C. residents think Fenty only built the library ask a tactic to get more votes during re-election, because people living in Wards 7 and 8 are not Fenty supporters.

I don't know what the real reasoning behind Fenty deciding to rebuild the library was, but whatever it was, I'm glad that he did. It was something Anacostia needed and deserved.

Look Out For This Kid

I have a close friend named Antarah Crawley. He's one of the most talented and intelligent people I know. He attends School Without Walls, and was excepted into George Washington University's Early College Program where he is getting his Associates Degree in Liberal Arts.

Among his many talents are playing guitar,skateboarding,and most of all,his artwork.

Antarah has been drawing since he can remember,and painting for about five years now. He is a student at theWashington Studio School , which gives him the opportunity to showcase his artwork at various art galleries and cafes all over D.C. and Maryland, including Tryst in Adams Morgan, March of this year. He was also paid $500 to paint for the Capitol Fringe Festival.

If he had to choose a label for his artwork, he would say it was 'folk art', but he doesn't really have a defined style of art. He does landscapes, portraits, and abstract art, which are all very different from one another.

'If someone were to ask why I paint, I suppose my only answer would be that I paint for the sake of painting. I guess I just like putting my ideas on a canvas, or a wall, creating something that will last, thus in a way, making me immortal. And, with portraits, make other people immortal. I suppose this connection derives from ones fear of being forgotten after death.'

Antarah has a lot to offer, and is well on his way to becoming a phenomenal artist, especially for his age. Many 17-year-olds haven't gotten this far in their careers--not even close!

If you like what you saw you can visit his blog 'Brainwash Your Face', to see more of his artwork, and even buy some if you'd like.

That Eye Catching Art Gallery & Boutique!

Anacostia art gallery and Boutique is a unique house decorated with lots of colors, graphics, symbols, and words. From the looks of the pictures on the website the house is painted from the very top to the very bottom. Every color in the house or outside oft the house is bright and eye catching. And it looks like everything about this gallery is "afrocentric" or has an African style to it. The jewelry that the boutique sale are created with different types of beads, stones, and sculpted wood. There colorful bags but the main color you will see from the pictures is red, yellow, black, and green. The House is not just a gallery and boutique but it also has a bookstore and garden. But over the entire house has a loud appearance, and just from look at the pictures make me want to go and see the house myself. I like the jewelry, pictures and artwork that are shown in some of the pictures that represent the gallery and boutique. And I can tell that if I was to be driving or walking pass the gallery I would definitely stop.

What Is Art? Do You Know What It Is?

WHAT IS ART?
DO YOU KNOW WHAT IT IS?






What is art? Art is the products of human creativity and works of art collectively. Art can be expressed in many different ways. One way that art can be viewed is called a linear perspective, which means that the art is 3 dimensional. People and artist have their own opinion on how they view art. I think of art as a way for people to express what they are feeling at the moment. Some examples of how art is expressed are if there is a lot of blue, maybe the artist is sad or maybe if there is a lot of really bright, than maybe the artist is happy or cheerful. A question that some people may ask is “Why do people make art?” Well the answer to this question is that people make art to seek personal enjoyment and satisfaction or to express thoughts and feelings. Art can be seen everywhere. It can be seen in museums, galleries, and it can also be seen on the street. Anything that you have can be made into a work of art. However, before you start working on your art, you need to make sure that you have all of the materials that you need. Some materials that you may need are paints, brushes, a computer, or the material that you need if you are trying to make a sculpture. Some names of some famous artists are Diane Arbus, Michelangelo, and Leonardo Da Vinci.
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Flickr Artists

When I think about art I think about photoraphs. Photos capture life around us and can inspire people to do new things and have new experiences. One place to find a lot of good art is on Flickr. Flickr is an image sharing site that lets users upload their own pictures that they have taken and edited. Some good examples of that is : Philipp Klinger :.'s profile on Flickr. Philipp uses his camera to create art that he sees and likes and that's the best part about photos. His website also shows his portfolio with some of his best works. I think that Philipp is such a great artist because he knows how to recognize a good picture and manipulates the light and angle to make it as good as possible. He specializes in cityscape, architecture, and landscapes. The fact that he has traveled all around the world and shares his experiences through his pictures makes him as good as he is.

Another great artist from Flickr is Adam Clutterbuck. His profile name is g r e e n g a g e and he specializes in landscaping pictures. Adam uses black and white compositions of places he has been and wanted to share.

The Frederick Douglass house located at 1411 W Street, S.E. dedicated to the life of Frederick Douglass this is also the place where he lived. Douglass moved to this house in 1877 with his wife Anna. Frederick Douglass named the house Cedar Hill but Im not sure of the reason why. This house is related to the Anacostia area because its around the area.

Downtown's Sweetheart

Vashtie Kola a wave of innovation.  She basically reintroduces the whole eclectic “80’s” downtown style to hip hop.  Vashtie Kola is a well known director, model, party promoter, designer, and entrepreneur.  She was born and raised in Albany, New York. In 1999 she moved to New York City to attend the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan, from there her career blossomed. She worked with Box Fresh Pictures as a director.

There she created and wrote music video treatment for Common’s Testify.  She went to work for Def Jam as the Director of Creative Services but left a little while after due to the fact that she felt the corporate world was taking a toll on her creative expression. To keep her creative “juices flowing” Kola teamed up with her best friend and started the 1992’s.  1992 was a monthly party that only featured 90’s music and the total essence of the 90’s. 1992 became so popular that Q-tip asked Vashtie to join forces with him in doing a monthly party called Party Favors. Party favors became so popular that it became a weekly Friday party called Open. 

In 2008 Kola launched her brand Violette she says "if Louis Vuitton had a daughter living in the Lower East Side. She'd be rocking a cool t-shirt, kicks, and a great handbag" Violette is like a collaboration between ghetto and goth.

Vashtie's most known work 

Uprising Of Graphic Design

Graphic Design is a media that is used around the world to communicate information involving advertisment such as world issues, clothing, and new technology being presented. Graphic Design is used to catch the eye of the audience by color or maybe a certain design that triggers someones attention. Many companies every year search to find experinced graphic designers to promote there companies name. This could be easily done simply by word of mouth, but how many people you know purchase things just because someone says its good. It takes commercials, posters, t-shirts, and maybe even an radio presentation. However you decide to promote, graphic design will be a big part of your success. Being as though visual art is my area of study its easy for me to understand the work that's put into the big Billboard signs that we see everyday. When Im doing graphic Design I like to use color. I think that color attracts attention within the human mind. Dark media colors to me doesn't get the attention that I feel it needs. Such as if I see a all black Billboard sign that have white words on it I might look at it, but nothing about it captures my eye. Instead if there was a CVS sign that show people smiling and showing they enjoy CVS service than Im going to look more because it shows action and people, and where there is people there is more color to be added. Im intrested in Graphic Design because it allows me to be myself within my work.

DREAMS COVERED

- JULIAN PARKER

I love album covers. If the cover is fresh (like the examples shown) I might buy the album just for that fact,rather than finding the album online. I believe seeing covers to album such as Michael Jackson's "Dangerous" and Beastie Boy's "Hello Nasty" at a young age has contributed to my interests in art and illustrating a vision through it. I feel the appeal of creative album covers is that they are fantastical and dream-like. You can create a world of your own, as strange and detailed as you want as long you have the imagination and passion.

I also see the relationship of these intriguing images and my fasination with symbols. I create music (beats) and do a little rapping when my Mac is working, so album art is something that I do and relate to; which also helps me learn techniques in my graphic design endevours. In covers such as these, the artist conveys a emotion and central message of the album. I was recently told that being Pisces suggests that I am emotional, but do not show my emotions easily. I feel there is some truth to that, as I like to use art to express emotions rather than crying about things - I hate when people cry about silly things.

The Soul of Anacostia

Women are a significant part of the Culture of Anacostia. They embody the very thing Anacostia re present's. For if it was not for women there wouldn't be an Anacostia in the first place. The National Museum of Women celebrates just that.

Wilhelmina Cole Holladay and Wallace F. Holladay began collecting art in the 1960s, just as scholars and art historians were beginning to discuss the underrepresentation of women and various racial and ethnic groups in museum collections and major art exhibitions. Among the first to apply this revisionist approach to collecting, the Holladays committed themselves for over 20 years to assembling art by women. By 1980, Wilhelmina Cole Holladay began to devote her energies and resources to creating a museum that would showcase women artists, and the Holladay Collection became the core of the institution's permanent collection.

The National Museum of Women in the Arts was incorporated in November 1981 as a private, non-profit museum. During its first five years, NMWA operated from temporary offices with docent-led tours of the collection at the Holladay residence. Special exhibitions also were presented. In 1983 the museum purchased a 78,810-square-foot Washington landmark near the White House, formerly a Masonic Temple, and refurbished it in accordance with the highest design, museum, and security standards. It won numerous architectural awards.

In the spring of 1987, NMWA opened the doors of its permanent location with the inaugural exhibition American Women Artists, 1830-1930. One of the country's foremost feminist art historians, Dr. Eleanor Tufts, was curator for the show, a definitive survey of the first century of work produced by America's women artists. To underscore the museum's commitment to increased attention for women in all disciplines, NMWA commissioned Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Ellen Taaffe Zwilich to write Concerto for Two Pianos and Orchestra for an opening concert. Performed by two women pianists and the National Symphony Orchestra, the piece was inspired by five paintings from NMWA's permanent collection. The Washington Post called it "a 20th-century Pictures At An Exhibition."

The Collection I found the most interesting was the collection of the 20-21st century. The art isn't alway's that easy to understand. Many of the colors are bright and bold, and that is the collection that has the most black artist in it. For example the photo of the art above is a piece from the 20-21st century collection and it also happens to be my favorite. The Artist name is Elizabeth Catlett it was created in 1992.

You Can Teach Water Pollution

Water pollution in the Anacostia River is caused by run-off. Run-off is anything that “runs-off” into the river from the land, and in the National Capital Region or the DMV (Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia) there is a lack of education about this. There are a little over 30 programs in the National Capital Region that teach grade school students about run-off causing water pollution in their watershed. This is truly a disappointment towards the National Capital Region educational purposes. Water pollution education should be one of the biggest priorities in the National Capital Region government attempt to make a better America. Our government should at least spend a quarter of the amount of our taxes on water pollution education, because the biggest way to stop something is providing knowledge that shows students how to stop it.

In Conclusion My name is Darren Timothy McIntyre Junior, and I am an “Urban Fly PR” employee that didn’t know anything about water pollution until spending three weeks interning at Living Classrooms, a program in the National Capital Region that teaches water pollution education. I didn’t know anything about “run-offs” causing water pollution in the Anacostia River until my internship. This internship converted my mind to preventing water pollution from happening and sharing my knowledge about the water pollution in Anacostia River to other peers around me. The education I received at Living Classrooms was an example of increasing the percentage towards water pollution education, and I believe that other child that receives this education would lower the percentage of water pollution even more. Im Darren Timothy McIntyre Jr and I approve this message.

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