a couple shows in the works... and then a rest

This summer there is talk of a couple art shows taking place , one in Whistler and the other in Squamish, which Blind Mute is helping organize.  
  The Whistler show will be part of a summertime event at the old Whistler Hostel grounds on the shores of Alta Lake.  Read more about the location here.    But unlike many of Blind Mute Productions many shows of the past this one will not have a theme to it,   artists were simply asked to show their best work.

  The Squamish show will be the third showing of the "la Tormenta Violenta de Arte" exhibit which had shown in Whistler (April 2011) and Vancouver (May 2011).   The date for the Squamish show is still being finalized but we will repost it ASAP.

  We at Blind Mute would love to see your smiling faces at either of the shows...  till then...

BMP for life.

oh, I almost forgot,   after these couple of shows the Blind Mute will be taking a long well deserved rest.

Get to the POINT!

The Point Artist-Run Centre Society, in collaboration with Blind Mute Productions and WMN.FM radio, is hosting its first art and live music show at the former hostel on the shore of Alta Lake.

The Point was formed in 2009 by a diverse group of artists working in the Whistler area who are intent on creating an artist-run centre offering studio, live/work, performance and exhibition space––a homebase and hub where artists can collaborate on projects, interact with visiting artists and develop an ongoing conversation with the general public.

The Point Artist-Run Centre Society welcomes the community to an afternoon and evening of live music performances accompanied by a visual art exhibition and sale.
Get to the Point! is the inaugural arts event at the former Whistler Hostel, a heritage lodge in a spectacular setting on the shore of Alta Lake.

Featuring artists from Whistler, the Sea-to-Sky and Vancouver.

Live simulcast on WMN.fm radio including musical performances and artist interviews.

***Walking, biking and boating are encouraged modes of travel as parking is limited.

la Violenta Tormenta de Arte... VANCOUVER showing

Last week Blind Mute brought the Mexican Wrestling show down to The Beaumont Studios in Vancouver,  the exhibit is up for 3 weeks,  stop by if you can and check out the art,  hell BUY SOME ART if you can.  Support local art, support local artists.
 Here are some pics of the artwork from the opening night
all photographs © 2011 Chantelle Pellerin

©2011 Arin Seiber

© 2011 Jordan Soak

© 2011 left-right Sheena Webber, Christina Christie, Stan Matwychuk

© 2011 the Incredible Amoeba

© 2011 Chantelle Pellerin

© 2011 Dylan Mofat

the Beaumont Studios facade and entry way

© 2011 Dave Petko

© 2011 Jenn Brisson

© 2011 Mark Kowalchuk

© 2011 Tassila Elizabeth

top © 2011 Corinna Haight
bottom left © 2011 Sheena Webber
bottom right © 2011 Arne Gutmann

Thank you

I wanted to thank everybody who attended the "la Violenta Tormenta de Arte" exhibit/party last Friday night in Whistler.   It ment a lot to the artists, DJ's and organizers.   With a last minute change of venue it was pretty stressful, not knowing how many would turn up,  not even really knowing how to inform everybody about the new venue.   We had planned this event for 3 months and the morning of the show we found out we could not have it at the space we had planned on using.   (!!!)  
    In the end it turned out to be a good night,  with those who turned up to support dancing to the sweet sounds of Rus-2-Far-i , Jake"DESTRO" Spade,  Librarian, and Yan Zombie.    We kept the dance floor hopping till 4AM.    
   I wanted to thank all the artists who took part in this event.    Without you it would have been just another dance party.  
   Thanks to all the girls who showed up to shake their booties on the dance floor.   So good to see.
Cheers,
BMP

la Violenta Tormenta de Arte

it's just a few days till our next art exhibit titled "La Violenta Tormenta de Arte"  which is happening at 1212 Alpha Lake road,  in Whistlers' industrial park, Function Junction.  Doors at 9PM

The door charge for entry is $15.00 but ***if you bring a ticket stub from ANY WSSF event you get $5.00 off entry***  

Nelson's YAN ZOMBIE will be headlining as musical guest ...
as well as Whistler/Squamish's the Librarian
Victoria's Jake "DESTRO" Spade
and Whistler's own RUSS-2-FARI

on display will be artwork from 30+ local and international artists.

come dressed as your favorite Mexican wrestler!!!!!  
WE WILL CRUSH YOU!!!!!!

la Violenta Tormenta de Arte

APRIL 22nd 2011
1212 Alpha Lake road,
Function Junction,
WHISTLER, BC
CANADA

doors at 9PM...  goes till late

30+ artists showing brand new artworks

 DJ's...
Yan Zombie
the Librarian
Russ-2-Fari
Jake "DESTRO" Speed

 

Tales from the Inkwell show pics

So last night, Friday February 18th, 2011,  Dave Petko and Blind Mute Productions had the opening of Tales from the Inkwell group art exhibition at Millar Creek Cafe in Function Junction, Whistler's industrial park and home to underground art for the Sea to Sky corridor.
  The show featured black and white artwork by artists from Whistler, Vancouver, Victoria, Nelson and Japan.

top- Andrea Mueller
bottom Chili Thom (sold)

crowd and venue shot

it was a packed house most of the night

Stan Matwychuk 

Stephen Vogler and his "Word Processor" piece  Written word meets multi medium

  

Tales from the Inkwell

February 18-28, 2011
Tales From the Inkwell  is a group art exhibit brought to you by Dave Petko and Blind Mute Productions. The exhibit showcases artists from the Sea to Sky corridor.
All work is black and white,  including paintings, prints, photography, poems, short stories, etc.
The pieces of art will be no bigger then 8.5x11 inches and will be priced to sell.

Contributing artists are...

Goldfinger
the Incredible Amoeba
Tifdyl
Phresha le Vandale
Arne Gutmann
Matt Walker
Stephen Vogler
Dan Poisson
Robin Dutcher
Maria Sandner
Andrea Mueller
Lauren Ritz
Chili Thom
Laurel Terlesky
Randoid
Logan O'Donnell Caplin
Stan Matwychuk
Dave "PEPE" Petko
and waiting to hear back from a few others.



Opening night gala is ...

February 18th,
 from 7PM-11PM at Millar Creek Cafe,
#1-1200 Alpha Lake road,
Function Junction,
Whistler, BC,
Canada

13 skulls at W2 Storyeum - NYE 2011

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lukemeup/5313001737/in/set-72157625596973443/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lukemeup/5325773635/in/set-72157625596973443/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lukemeup/5312989623/in/set-72157625596973443/

Here are a few links if you want to see some pics of the 13 Skulls exhibit from NYE in Vancouver.   SOLD OUT!

Look for more upcoming Blind Mute shows in 2011,  we have some seriously fun gigs we are working on.

2011, the best one yet...  the Blind Mute crew.

Dec 31 - W2 Lights NYE! Van. 5 Rooms/40 Djs/bands/ FUN

I just got back from Vancouver  where I hung the 13 skulls exhibit at W2 for New Years Eve.  The rest of the crews have until Friday to finish decorating the venue.  It is going to be an awesome night.  
  Thanks to Andrea Graham , aka Librarian, and to Andor for all their help and a fun day trip to Vancouver
Here is a sneak peak of the BassCoast/Lighta! stage/area/room...

The skulls are hung on the wall directly behind where the DJ's will be spinning, under the projected visuals.
 Check out Librarians music here...
 http://soundcloud.com/the-librarian
http://www.myspace.com/djlibrarian
http://www.basscoastproject.com

new years eve... 13 SKULLS display

Blind Mute Productions was asked to hang the 13 Skulls exhibit at W2 Storyeum for their New Years Eve party.  Of course we said YES!!!!  

  Check out the info below , check out the musical lineup!!!!

  It's gonna be a night to remember.

  The event is SOLD OUT...  

5 Rooms!! Are you ready Vancity?! First time ever!
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Late Entry and Special Charity Tickets are all that remain. Earlybird, Advance, and Regular tickets are sold out online and at all outlets: Beatstreet, Puff x3, Zulu, The Fall, Peoples Co-op Bookstore (Commercial Dr), and W2. Purchase tickets and receive DJ downloads in the lead up! An unprecedented collaboration between Vancouver's underground music communities in one massive public space at W2 Storyeum, bringing back the light, and welcoming the new year. W2 in association with; Beats Without Borders Integrated Grime Unit Bass Coast Project Wet Mi Down Low Indigo Perception Moo Crew SHAHdjs Lighta! Ting! \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ Dubstep / Drum and Bass / Glitch-Hop / Downtempo / Midtempo / Reggae / Dancehall /Funk / The Lineup: 11th Hour Orchestra Agent Muldah Basketball Bevvy Swift Calamalka Daega Sound Dewey Decibel DJ Cure Eradik Holistic Johnny Dubs Kia Kidiri + Ndidi Cascade Lady Vishus Librarian Mandai Max Ulis Michael Red Mista Chatman Myles Away Nils NOG Selecta Brown Self Evident Sweet Anomaly Taal Mala Tank Girl Tarran That African The Funk Hunters Tusk XI //////////////////////////////////////// This event is also a special fundraising initiative to help build an inner-city media centre for Vancouver's Downtown Eastside - across the street - within the Woodward's heritage building. Take a moment and see what we're working on: http://www.creativetechnology.org/ 5 rooms filled with music, video and interactive media art installations, performance, plus hors d'ouevres, silent auction of cool gifts and art, secure coat check for everyone, non-smoking dance floors and air conditioners, special refreshments, and your friends! Conveniently located on several bus routes, 5 floors of car parking upstairs for designated drivers, all in the heart of Gastown. Let your peeps know that you are attending by RSVPing on our Facebook event! \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ Looking forward to seeing you NYE 2011!

Circus-Billy Freakout and Art Extravaganza

poster copyright 2007 Dave Petko

(photographs copyright 2007 Daniel Poisson)

 The Circus-billy Freakout and Art Extravaganza was Blind Mute's first production ever, taking place July 13-14 2007.  Thought up by Randy "Randoid" Smith and Dave "PEPE" Petko as a way to bring Whistler's underground visual arts and music scene to the public.
  At the time there were not ANY galleries in Whistler for up and coming visual artists to show their work.   Our idea was "if you create it , we will show it".   We didn't care if it would cause a stir with the viewer,  that is what art is supposed to do, cause a reaction, good or bad.   Some of us had been censored in the past and felt it was unfair to the artist if work wasn't allowed in a show because of a fear of upsetting someone.
  The event took place at Podium Auto Detailing in Function Junction, Whistler (Whistler's industrial park).  www.podiumautodetailing.com

the front gate

Geoff and Randoid

Tasilla, Byron and Randoid

Byron the stilt walker

burried alive!!!