| Steven Churchill |
Curator / Producer |
| Mark Barry |
Webmaster / Programmer / Database Mgr. |
| Lisa Smith |
Associate Producer / Graphic Designer |
| Eunice Noh |
Executive Assistant / Research |
| Linda Noh |
Executive Assistant / Research |
| Crystal Pinson |
Research |
| Kevin Armento |
Video Editor / Graphic Artist |
| Diane Ly |
Research |
Steven Churchill has been exhibiting the work of digital artists since 1986, when he
produced the world's first computer animation film festival, screened to capacity
attendances at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla, California. In 1987 Steven
arranged national distribution of the festival through the Landmark Theatre chain, which
also had great success. Subsequently Steven produced Future Visions, premiering at
the Reuben H. Fleet OmniMax Theatre in San Diego, then touring thereafter at several other
large format venues around the country. In 1988 Steven released the world's first computer
animation video, entitled State of the Art of Computer Animation, which the
American Film Institute gave their Best Video Art award that year. In 1990 Steven
produced The Mind's Eye, and followed that up with Beyond The Mind's Eye, The
Gate To The Mind's Eye, and Odyssey Into The Mind's Eye, selling over 2 million
units to date. Overall Steven has produced over 30 computer animation compilations,
showcasing the best work from CGI artists around the world.
In 2004 Steven organized, curated and judged the first Art of Photography Show,
which was exhibited at the La Jolla Art Association Gallery in November of that year. 525
images were received to be considered, submitted by local photographers - though the
gallery space could only accommodate 55 framed prints. There were over 400 people at the
opening reception and 25% of the work was sold during the two-week exhibition of the show.
So, the show was a big success in all respects.
Following the 2004 show, Steven decided to produce a second exhibit. The Art of Photography Show 2006
was an international exhibition of photographic art which took place April 20 - June 4, 2006
at the Lyceum Theatre Gallery in the historic Gaslamp Quarter of downtown San Diego. Arthur
Ollman, the Director of the Museum Of Photographic Arts, was the Judge
for this exhibition. Steven initiated an intensive marketing and publicity campaign, to
bring maximum attention to the artists and their work. There were about 1000 people at the
opening reception gala on April 22nd, which was fully catered, hosted bar, live music, and
all had a wonderful time. Over 18 pieces of art were sold at the show. The response to
the show from the media was very positive, with many articles, blurbs and pictures being
published in local magazines, such as San Diego Magazine, Riviera Magazine, Ranch &
Coast Magazine, City Beat, San Diego Union Tribune, OnAir Magazine, Where Magazine, Art
& Gallery Guide, and also television and radio interviews about the show. The
response from the staff at the Lyceum Theatre Gallery has been great as well, with
comments that it's the "Best art show that's ever been here", "There's been
more foot traffic than any previous art show here", and "You've sold more art
here than any other exhibit in our 20 year history".
In the fall of 2006 Steven produced
The Art of Digital
Show, an international exhibition of digital art which took place
October 6 - November 19, 2006 at the Lyceum Theatre Gallery. The Show was
judged by Hugh
Davies, the Director of the Museum of
Contemporary Art San Diego. Following the "Call For
Entries", a total of 2730 entries were submitted by artists from 32
countries. 100 spectacular pieces were selected by Dr. Davies to be
exhibited in the gallery. The Show featured all forms of digital art --
digital painting, computer based illustration, digitally manipulated
photography, digital video art, computer animation, and an interactive
video installation. Very unique about The Art Of Digital Show was the
combining of fine art images in the gallery along with video art. 16
flat-screen displays in the gallery were continuously exhibiting the
video art pieces which were selected by Dr. Davies. The world class
opening reception occurred on October 7, 2006, and the Show was a huge
success. This project will be an annual event each fall.
Steven's goal through all of these exhibitions and visual art projects is to showcase
the very best work in each medium, to bring much exposure and attention to the artist's
work, and to provide many tangible benefits to the exhibiting artists. The
experience and knowledge gained by our entire crew through these many years will be
applied "with intensity and excellence" towards this current exhibition,
the Art Of Digital Show 2007.
The CG image within The Art of Digital Show logo was created by a
brilliant digital artist, Richard "Doc" Baily. For more
information about Doc, please click
here.
