The Art Factory is about art and artists. At The Art Factory, we display art; we appreciate art; we learn about art; and, we promote art. We have over a dozen galleries dedicated to in-world artists, where they show their innovative creations. As such, we are beginning a feature called Meet the Artist.

This week we want to introduce to you, the very talented Nice Minik.

Ms. Minik, can you tell us a bit about yourself and your art?
My interest for VL-Photography started back in InworldZ with some photos of dancing Avis.
In 2017 the "Nice Minik" on OSG was created to try out "hypergriding" and to build a photo-studio with backdrops and "flat" lighting for Avi photo sessions.A visit of Ellen and Ernest in my first little gallery changed my virtual life.
Since that day I explored the photo-features of Firestrom and tried a lot of light-effects to make my inworld-photos more interesting. It comes in handy to be a prim builder (for certain backgrounds) and I also learned to create poses in the meantime.

And what are you doing artistically now?
Nowadays I can display model-sessions and themed series at "the Art Factory". And I was able to create some issues of the Stark Magazine.

So, what's the motivation behind your work?
Some of my work just tries to show beauty. Some may be a bit provocative. But I always try to find the mood, lighting and angle to take photos, that "tell a story". And sometimes I can even achieve that goal.
One thing stayed consistently through my development as an inworld-photographer: what you see is what I saw. That means, that I never do after-works on my photos.

What do you enjoy most about creating art in virtual worlds?
Besides that, I very much like to show virtual life in a way, that makes viewers enjoy what I enjoyed or maybe get an impulse to think about certain aspects.

Thank you for the interview, Ms. Minik!

Please stop by The Art Factory Reloaded and check out Nice Minik's art! It won't disappoint!

Rising like a Phoenix - DJ Phoenix returns to GasWorks 5PM

There is a big night of entertainment tonight at GasWorks! It all Starts with the incredible Blues of DJ Phoenix Enigma! Phoenix is very interactive, loves making his audience, and plays absolutely some of the best Blues you will ever hear! Bring the fun with you, bring your friends or meet some new ones here! With DJ Phoenix - Tonight- At GasWorks!

...dust kickin', boot stompin', girl chasin', gun slingin', chew spittin' (yes we have spitoons) dirt roads, weeds, saloon, mercantile with free gifts , barn, with barn dancin' I think you get the idea. This is a rip roarin' kinda town, not for the squeamish of heart! Free items in the General Mercantile continuum.outworldz.net:8002:Abandoned Ghost Town

Thanks to Aaack Aardvark and Bibiana Bombinate we have new designs for the OpenSimWorld Teleporter, including a steampunk version!

As always you can get them from the OSW region: https://opensimworld.com/hop/74730

SFposer is now in v0.9, more complete than ever!

SFposer is an animation controller compatible with PMAC that packs the functionality offered by addons in a single script. It also provides many additional commands to enhance animations and communication between objects. SFposer offers:

- Fully Automated editing allowing you to create new notecards and poses for up to 99 avatars without any editing, and real-time experimentation with different animations
- Live adjustments for positions, as well as additional expressions / sync and more
- Built in support for LockGuard chains
- Built-in support for RLV
- Built-in support for Rezzing NPCs
- Built-in Object Giver
- Built-in rezzing of Props including temporary auto-attach props
- Built-in utilities such as sending chat channel messages, OSSL messages, attachment messages and more
- Online converter to convert notecards from AVsitter, MLP, as well as existing PMAC addons and CHAINDATA notecards (https://opensimworld.com/tools/avpos2pmac)
- A full set of short-code commands for powerful scripting without scripts.
- Custom buttons which execute custom commands
- Auto-upgrade mechanism to upgrade to future versions with a single button click
- Extensive configuration via the '.SFconfig' notecard which also support startup commands
- Small footprint: A single script for everything.
- Link_message and dataserver-APIs for fully remote operation. SFposer can thus become the animation-controlling part of another object such as a vehicle or a game
- Permission system for limiting access to menus.
- Snappy operation and uncluttered menu dialogs

Learn More here: https://opensimworld.com/sfposer

DJ Moonie rocks the Friday Night crowd at Rockin' the Blues tonite at 7:30!
Where: Rockin' the Blues on Wyldwood Bayou!
When: 7:30 tonite!! [23 Apr 2021 19:30 SLT]
We call her "Moonshine" but we don't let her drink any! Her crazy, cacking, Southern Belle self is already more than we can handle! Moonie's got the tunes to wind down your Friday evening but not without winding you up first! She'll be here to chat a bit, laugh a lot and spin you some sensational Friday Night Blues! Come on down! We'll leave the light on for ya!
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DJ Macy's Friday Night Lites at Rockin' the Blues! 6:00
Where: Rockin' the Blues! Wyldwood Bayou
When: Tonight at 6:00! [23 Apr 2021 18:00 SLT]
Dj Macy at Rockin the Blues! You wanna Rock the Blues on a Friday night??!!!! Welllllllllll get yourself on down to the living room because DJ Macy and her sweet rockin' blues soul has got all the Friday night blues you can handle!!! This lil southern gal can light 'em up.... burn 'em down.... and then fire it all up again!!! So hop on down here and see what our Macy has in store for us tonight!!!! Fire it up Tribe!!!! Friday Night is Blues night with Dj Macy and the Tribe!!!!!
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Look out! It's DJ AUSSIE ENVEE tonight! at 7PM

Lookin' for a party? We'll give you one tonight at GasWorks as DJ Aussie Envee takes over at 7PM.. Enjoy toe tappin', rowdy friends and music tonight as we plow towards the weekend at the juke. Expect Rock and Blues, upbeat rowdy juke joint style with Aussie, and of course your requests as well. We promise to show you a good time - Everytime! When you come through the doors at GasWorks!

DJ LadyB heats up your Thursday at GasWorks! 5PM

Hot damn and hold on! DJ Lady B is in town and ready to turn your night upside down! Hot Blues and R&B is on tap for tonight at GasWorks. Nothing but the best for our patrons and LadyB brings nothing but the best. Be ready to dance and sing along tonight as she weaves her way through her playlist. Find your friends, bring them along and meet all the nice folks who make GasWorks their home for entertainment! DJ Lady B - Tonight! - At GasWorks

Everyday is Bluesday with DJ BlueLou at GasWorks! 7PM

Yes it is! Wednesday is actually Bluesday with DJ BlueLou at GasWorks. Rowdy good timing Blues just like you were down at the 'Ol Juke Joint on a Saturday night. All Blues, All the time when Lou climbs up on stage. Newer, Older, Favorites each and every time. Spend some time with all your friends. Come on down to the Juke -- GasWorks! We'll be waiting for ya! DJ BlueLou - Tonight! - At GasWorks

Got some hump day Blues? Let DJ ELE fix you up! 5PM

That's right! DJ ELE is in town with the antidote to whatever has you down! ELE puts her own spin on the Blues that is infectious in it's own right - But in ohhh just the right ways! All the latest in the genre, but will still sprinkle in all the right favorites as well, DJ ELE is fun to listen to, and always brings a fun time along as well. A perfect mid week diversion for you, and all your friends! Come on over and find out what it's all about! Fantastic Blues with DJ ELE tonght! -- At GasWorks!

7-9 AM DJ Fanta brings Bubbling Blues @ GasWorks

DJ Fanta packs excitement into her Blues. High Energy Blues with a foundation based in funk, hearty bass, and enticing lyrics that put a smile on your lips and a sparkle in your eyes. Join us at GasWorks 7-9 AM @ AviWorlds and enjoy this vivacious and highly entertaining DJ as she lays the blues out in her own memorable style. Here is your ride: login.aviworlds.com:8002:Gas Works