Weather looks good! I’ll be out there from 10:30 – 3:30/4ish. Bring your flyers for upcoming events, postings, missed connections, etc. Try to make the postings small as there isn’t much room on the cart. If someone is feeling good, they could bring a small table/tv tray for the baked goods. I unfortunately don’t have a small table. Music people, please bring your instruments. It is always nice to have theme music. Maybe we could make a recording/ album.
The SFPD (cops) showed up last week and didn’t like the extension cord, but we compromised. I can still serve coffee every Saturday, but I have to switch to a different power source until I obtain a permit for the extension cord. I willingly switched over to a car battery and power converter that fit nicely inside the cart, making it extremely portable. This event has spurred me to think I should serve coffee in other city parks, any suggestions? I will put together a schedule in the next couple of weeks as I get your input.
Filed under 001 Imagination, 007 Coffee in the Park, Events, intss blog by on Jan 31st, 2004. Comment. 
Sick in bed! Many apologies to those who showed up to a sign that said “No Coffee in the Park Today. I’m sick.”
Filed under 001 Imagination, 007 Coffee in the Park, Events, intss blog by on Jan 24th, 2004. Comment.
Quite a success! Met people from France, Canada, Germany, and Sacramento. Got a sign! Started taking polaroids of people and posting them to the side of the cart. There is one classified for a used car, and there were tons of baked goods that made an appearance thanks to Alex (homemade vegan banana bread), Shannon (good doughnuts), and Jon & Sean (home made cookies from Boston).
Filed under 001 Imagination, 007 Coffee in the Park, Events, intss blog by on Jan 17th, 2004. Comment.
I have been meeting a tremendous amount of people. Jon is bringing a grill next Saturday, so burgers and coffee? It’s the thought and smells that count. Ezra brought a grinder, some beans, and two folding chair. Danille brought some tasty doughnuts. Next week, I am going to institute a community board on the side of the coffee cart. So bring flyers for upcoming events, postings, missed connections, etc. I will be taking polaroid pictures of happy customers next week, so wear your best duds – these will go on the other side of the cart. So come on by for some free tasty caffeine. The coffee is really good, I mean that. I’ll try and have soy milk for our lactose intolerant crowd.
Filed under 001 Imagination, 007 Coffee in the Park, Events, intss blog by on Jan 10th, 2004. Comment.
I had this really good idea to daisy-chain 1500 feet of extension cord, string it from my kitchen three blocks away to the infamous Alamo Square Park, hook up a coffee maker, and serve up some free brown water!
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE SHORT VIDEO OF THE FIRST DAY OUT
CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL VIDEO OF THE FIRST DAY OUT
[tags]coffee, CIP, coffeeinthepark, sanfransisco, horowitz, free, art, absurdist[/tags]
Filed under 001 Imagination, 007 Coffee in the Park, 037 Video, intss blog by on Jan 3rd, 2004. Comment.
Haven’t see the post in a few days. Someone made a dread catcher with a childrens basketball hoop! Exciting times we’re in. Lookin good.
Filed under 001 Imagination, 024 The Tradin' Post, intss blog by on Nov 22nd, 2003. Comment.
I made a sign for the Tradin’ Post using an old surf/ skateboard trainer I found at the dump. I woodburned it using a solder gun – that I do not suggest.
Ah, and I got a new table!! The green one was lent by Jon Brumit and he needed it back. He gave me this wonderful folding table that has Christmas cards underneath the plastic top.
Filed under 001 Imagination, 024 The Tradin' Post, intss blog by on Nov 15th, 2003. 1 Comment.
The Tradin’ Post will be permanent ongoing installation at Mama Buzz Cafe in Oakland, CA. The only rule is that you trade of equal value. You can read a bit about it in the SF Guardian.
I’m going to post pictures along the way. If you’re a business owner and would like a Tradin’ Post of your own, please contact me.
Enjoy!
Filed under 001 Imagination, 024 The Tradin' Post, intss blog by on Nov 12th, 2003. Comment.
The McAllister Street Residency is a one of a kind residency complete with space to work and a small stipend.
The artist-in-residence program at McAllister Street began in the winter of 2003, when the first resident painted the space gray and green in order to film a sci-fi video. The next resident simply installed a string of Christmas lights and several “night lights” (pictured) to illuminate the hallway at night.
The Residency was established to give artists from all over the world a chance to work in San Francisco, and interact with the other artists who live and visit McAllister Street. Residents will be able to work in a wide array of disciplines during the week-long residency, and must creatively deal with the confines of working and showing in a space that is 3.5’ x 60’ with a 10’ dogleg (not pictured).
The Residency is open to artists of all backgrounds, who either live in or out of San Francisco. If the resident is from out of town, I will try to make living accommodations at McAllister Street. All residents will receive a $ 20 stipend, and will have access to the following materials for their project:
- various fake plants
- 1 disposable camera
- 1 industrial coffee maker
- 1 bag of fake ice
- 1 tripod
- 1 old boombox with several casette tapes
- 1 keyboard
- 4 100 ft. extension cords
- 1 down vest
- 1 pair of sunglasses
There is access to a power drill, circular saw, reciprocating saw, chain saw, jigsaw, and several hand tools. The artist is encouraged to bring his/ her own materials.
Please e-mail me for more details or questions.
APPLICATION:
Your proposal should answer the following questions and can be submitted either via e-mail or sent to: 1343 McAllister Street, San Francisco, CA 94115 (Attn. Marc Horowitz).
1) Name; Address; Telephone; e-mail; website (if applicable)
2) Artist statement
3) A letter (no more than 2 pages) indicating you interest in working at McAllister Street, a proposed project and a description.
4) Previous examples of your work (either digital files, web links, slides, video, online video, writing, etc.)
5) Outline any special needs you may have
6) Proposed dates (i.e. Monday, December 6th through Sunday, December 12th)
This has been cancelled due to roommate conflict among other things.
[tags]mcallister, sanfrancisco, residency, hallway[/tags]
Filed under 001 Imagination, 032 McAllister Street Residency, intss blog by on Nov 10th, 2003. 1 Comment.
Filed under 001 Imagination, 015 Vile Nilla, intss blog by on Oct 19th, 2003. Comment.
