Mad Mike – Undefeated Poster Release
As most people close to BLDG are aware of by now, our partner Mike Amann has been fighting a vicious neuroendocrine cancer for the past few months. A number of people have asked us how they can help with Mike’s battle, so we’ve created an avenue for everyone to contribute.
We’ve created a short video of Mike’s battle and an accompanying screen print you can purchase for $25 at bldgrefuge.com/madmike. 100% of all purchases will go directly to the Amann family for travel and medical expenses.
Show Mike your support by buying a poster and sharing this post and video with all your friends.
Go Mike!
Open Positions!
We’re looking for some top talent to join our team at BLDG. Below are some descriptions for the open positions. All resumés and portfolios should be emailed to info@bldgrefuge.com. No attachments over 10MB, please.
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Location: Covington, KY
Type: Full-time
Contact: info@bldgrefuge.com
About BLDG:
We are a creative refuge that fosters the inspirational, the visionary and the uncommon. Where copious creatives challenge the norm, stand on the ceiling, change what’s possible. Transformation is inevitable, ordinary is unacceptable. Let’s create.
Job Description:
A project manager at BLDG will have the opportunity to manage a variety of projects spanning self-initiated art events to full branding initiatives. This position will ensure organization and efficiency across BLDG’s workflow.
Responsibilities:
– Create project timelines for both internal and external projects.
– Identify and manage specific milestones and deadlines.
– Manage the BLDG branding process across multiple projects simultaneously.
– Perform quality control against design briefs.
– Design team traffic management.
– Schedule internal and client meetings.
– Builds relationships with existing clients.
– Organize BLDG events
Our Desired Candidate:
– Has 1-3 years experience in project management.
– Is able to handle a variety of projects simultaneously.
– Works well in a highly creative environment.
– Can anticipate needs from an internal and client perspective.
– Adds creative and strategic insights to projects.
Submit Resumé To:
info@bldgrefuge.com
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Location: Covington, KY
Type: Full-time
Contact: info@bldgrefuge.com
About BLDG:
We are a creative refuge that fosters the inspirational, the visionary and the uncommon. Where copious creatives challenge the norm, stand on the ceiling, change what’s possible. Transformation is inevitable, ordinary is unacceptable. Let’s create.
Job Description:
BLDG is looking for top design talent to create for BLDG and it’s variety of clients. The Senior Designer will be heavily involved in all phases of the design process; from concept to production.
Responsibilities:
– Create branding for a variety of clients from strategy to execution.
– Serve as a mentor for younger designers.
– Create visual communication strategies across branding.
– Give well-articulated design critiques.
– Manage design for agency of record clients.
Our Desired Candidate:
– Has 5-7 years design experience.
– Has the leadership skills to help manage a group of designers.
– Has an interest in screen printing and illustration.
– Strong presentation skills.
– Can manage branding projects with a degree of independence.
– Proficient writing skills.
Submit Resumé and Portfolio To:
info@bldgrefuge.com
Please keep all attachments under 10MB.
BLDG profile: “The Wild Card”
Meet Juno Copernicus McDuff, aka “the Wild Card”. With 6+ years of experience in the design arena, she has become a valued member of the BLDG team. Juno has mastered the art of burrito thievery, adds constructive barks to all brainstorm sessions and can quickly wrap up any lengthy meeting with her atomic gas. For this we salute our highlife’s to you Juno.
Covington Food Truck Invasions
BLDG and the City of Covington has been working to find ways to create highly desirable urban experiences for the workers and residents of the city. The result was our first activation with the City of Covington, Food Truck Invasions.
The initial goal for the City of Covington was to create a high-impact event that would create a change in the perception for the city. The goal for BLDG was to present the city as a prime destination for art, culture and entertainment. Prior events and activities in the city were done primarily by individual businesses with a very narrow focus.
This event marked the first time local food trucks were to set up for a weekday lunch within the city limits of Covington. Prior city ordinances, along with certain antiquated health department regulations, had prevented the trucks from doing business in the city. In order for BLDG to bring these events to fruition, the food trucks had to be education on the merits and opportunity that Covington presented for them.
BLDG chose to create an event that would draw both local urban professionals and attract a younger urban demographic. Concert-style screen printed posters and social networking were employed to give the event a grass roots character. What resulted was an overwhelming level of participation by urban workers, Covington city residents, and young urban professionals. An unexpected result was a large draw of young suburban families.
The end result was not only well received, but also highly repeatable.
BLDG the Nth
The hand prints on our storefront windows are a testament to the inconspicuous nature of BLDG. In the 10 years we’ve been embedded in Covington the reoccurring question has always been, “What do you guys do in there?”. Well here ya go, our masks are off and our door is open. This is a little slice of life we call BLDG…enjoy!
It’s no secret we love design. It’s also no secret we choose to work with clients we find particularly interesting. When tasked to brand a bourbon distillery, to say it was a match made in heaven is an understatement. We took the bourbon by the horns and totally immersed ourselves in the process. Many late nights and a few headaches later, the Nth was born. The Nth is a juxtaposition of contemporary and traditional culture influenced by it’s unique locale, the Northern most tip of Kentucky. The result, a brand pushing the boundaries of what is expected from a Kentucky born bourbon.
New Warnick Print
Head over to http://www.warnickart.com and give this guy a good home. The print is for sale 4/24/12 at 9am.
Exploring VHILS
What we are today you will soon be tomorrow…aaaaah if walls could talk. Nice work VHILS!
Neltner Takeover
The BLDG will officially be focusing all printing energy on the latest Neltner masterpiece. This beast of a print will stand a proud 22″x30″ and will be printed on pure white cotton paper. The detail work of this piece is pretty outstanding. At a pre-sale price of $28, there’s no excuse not have a Neltner in your collection.
New Sheehan Print
Wow, talk about a dry spell on the ‘ole blog. Needless to say things have been crazy busy at the BLDG. So getting straight to the point, here it is, The third and final print in Tommy Sheehan’s epic series. It was fitting for Tommy to end his series with a little piece of England. The print titled “Underground” is a 3 color hand printed screen print. The print is signed/numbered and is an edition of 40.
Vhils in residence at the BLDG
Week two of Vhils artist in residence is off to a solid start. The gallery transformation is in progress, the prints are in production and there are some fine original pieces being constructed. Everything will be revealed in a grand manner this Friday (4/15/11) at the BLDG. Doors open from 7pm – 11pm. This will be one not miss!
The Calm During the Storm
High winds and rain that appears to be coming from the ground has put a slight delay in Vhils arrival at the BLDG. Stay tuned, we have some pretty wild ideas bouncing around for an epic print and mural project. In the mean time enjoy these classics:
Come & Get Em’
The latest BLDG/Warnick combo is now up for grabs at http://www.warnickart.com.
New Print From Hargo
The BLDG is pleased to announce the second collaboration and print release with the street’s most famous Warhol appraiser, Hargo. The print titled “CFYW, 14th Street, Miami”, is based on one of several installations viewed by the art loving masses during Art Basel Miami. Hargo and The BLDG agreed that the legacy of this epic install should live far beyond the reaches of Basel and so history has been made.
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