We're sad and glad to say we're letting go of our current location (eVocal Zone) here on 19th St in Costa Mesa. :(
It's been a great 3 year run inspired by all the talent we've met and
the support we have had from the community. We've showcased all forms
of art, hosted 100's of shows and featured artists of all ages, races
and walks of life as we submersed ourselves in the local art scene and
provided a venue for exhibition. A space such a eVocal is much needed
to ensure awareness for art and culture in our society. It's important
to set deadlines and goals to inspire artists to create and practice
their form. A 'destination' or 'outlet' for exposure adds to the fuel
needed to drive productivity. To 'share' is to experience one of the
satisfactions in art - being in the moment (creating), exhibiting
(sharing) and connecting (being captured).
We have to find a way to put such a place in cities across the country
and the world, but in the meantime the future of a Costa Mesa location
is in question. ?? We, at eVocal have worked hard to maintain the
facility and keep it open for the local community to enjoy and benefit
from and we are grateful to the volunteers who've contributed time and
energy to help with that effort. We are also grateful to all the
artists, bands, friends, family and fans !! who've been the life blood
of the past three years and the reason we have fought so hard to stay
open. It's been a struggle, a pleasure, a headache, a joy, a
roller-coaster of emotion and a life changing experience. It's was
really difficult to come to the decision we've made but we have to
focus our attention on the next steps needed for eVocal to grow as a
organization. We're currently creating a division and filing for non
profit status to seek the funds needed to ensure there are creative
arts exhibition spaces, events and education programs in effect to
complement our artist development program.
Our community service commitment here has drained resources and slowed
big picture progress. We're about to build products, populate the
website with content and gain proof of concept. We're planning to step
out the box, do shows at other venues, go on tour to spread the
'Vocalism' word, gain exposure and launch the eVocal brand. We need to
invest in infrastructure, implement systems needed and generate the
revenue needed to sustain and model our program. We can then reinvest
in breeding the culture, offer to support other emerging artists and
then look to reopen an eVocal 'Zone' such as we've had (gallery /
boutique / event space). We still have the eVocal artist development
'Lab' in Costa Mesa which we've had since 2001 and will continue to
run the operation from here. We offer design services (graphics, brand
id...), product development (apparel, music, art...) - contact us if
you need help building your artist brand ? we'll help put you in
business...
eVocal is about to launch a collection of artist brand products and
will be showcasing our core family of featured artists. Look out for
the release of Jesse Miller's Greensun series online and in partnership
with retailers across the country. We also have a collection of eVocal
logo, brand icon and statement driven designs. Our line of tee shirt
graphics and art pieces are a result of a collaboration of artists.
Unique designs, original art and novelty treatments define their
identity... each consciously constructed and positively charged!
The arts industry needs an alternative and 'Vocalism' is the way
forward. A support infrastructure and launch platform for emerging
artists... building artist brands, creating crafts and getting these
products in the hands of consumers. We will be putting artists into
business making use of technology, processes / systems we've researched
and developed. Support emerging artists, stay tuned as we continue to
move forward with our battle to establish an alternative and new arts
industry standards benefiting artists and consumers worldwide.
If we want to see the positive change we all need, we need to advocate
a conscious way of life and promote more art in our society. The youth
are our future and we believe that through art, we can influence them
to be the change we need. Be aware of how you spend your money, who
you get behind and affiliate yourselves with and stay true to what you
believe in and who you connect with. Artists are the soul of our
cultural society. Art has such a great influence on our lives and it's
time to realize it's importance. Please do your part by supporting all
emerging artists, shopping indie and by making socially & eco
conscious choices whenever possible. Keep a look out for up and coming
new eVocal releases, news and events as we push forward toward our
goals... Get involved, build your own brand, stay close... eVocal is
a a support network, an art coalition, and collaboration nation...
With your love and support we will fuel the arts evolution and help to
provide a much needed solution...
Keep a look out for updates & contact us if you're interested in finding out more or getting involved ? We're always looking to meet like minded people and organizations and believe if we come together to unify our efforts and direct our intentions we'll see the positive change we all need !!
The future is here and time is now !!
Join the 'Vocalismovement' !!
Spread the word...
Check out our beta site, keep checking back as we update & populate...