Sunday, May 8, 2011

Text Photos

This site has some interesting photos of text that I thought people might like. http://pinterest.com/christih/text/

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

USA Today Article, "Arts graduates find jobs, satisfaction"


Hopeful words for those of you about to graduate!
Arts graduates find jobs, satisfaction - USATODAY.com http://usat.ly/jCqbE2

Monday, May 2, 2011

Final Presentation Schedule

Remember to submit your presentation into the 'Advanced Studio Final Presentations' folder on the desktop of our classroom computer BEFORE the presentations begin. If you're unclear about anything, see the 'Final Presentation Guidelines' handout or blog post, or see me.

Wednesday, May 4, 2:20-3:50:
Joanna
Mary
Michael
Jess
Anna
Jordan

Tuesday, May 10, 6:30-10:
Megan
Lindsay R.
Nick
Kristin
Stephanie
Sarah
Meg
Kirstin
Dane
Lindsey P.
Kara
Caitlin
Kasey

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

NY Times Review of the Blinky Palermo Retrospective


"Thinking Outside the Canvas" by Roberta Smith: http://nyti.ms/hLHSFO

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Internship Opportunity

New Baltimore Collegetown Internship:
http://www.baltimorecollegetown.org/internships/details/609/

Organization: Young Audiences Arts for Learning
Department: Program Department
Position: Program and Outreach Intern, SUMMER

Contact: Cara Schaefer
Title: Assistant to the Executive Director and Operations Manager
Address:
2601 North Howard Street, Suite 320
Baltimore, MD 21218
Phone: 410-837-7577
Fax: 410-837-7579
Email: Cara@yamd.org
URL: www.yamd.org

Category: Nonprofit
Service: Our Vision is that one day EVERY student in Maryland will have the opportunity to Imagine, Create, and realize their full potential through the ARTS!

Semesters: Spring (February - May), Summer (June - August), Fall (September - December), Winter (January)
Year: 2011

Responsibilities:
• Work with the Program Director to increase the reach of arts education programming to more students across the state of Maryland.
• Oversee the distribution and collection of assembly and residency program evaluations.
• Make site visits and evaluate running programs and artists.
• Create and distribute contracts for assembly programs to artists and school contacts.
• Assist on-site manager, with Baltimore City Public Schools, Summer Learning Academies- providing on-site support to teachers, artists, and students.
• Update and design Teacher Guides for all arts programs on our roster.
• Work with the marketing department to develop targeted marketing materials and mailing lists to increase visibility in underserved areas of the state.
• Participate in a website redesign, including generating new text, choosing photos and references, and assisting with layout.
• Assist with planning artist-in-residency programs.
• Collect and analyze data pertinent to programming, student reach, marketing, and development.
• Assist with filing and other administrative tasks.
• Assist with special projects

Desired Skills:
• Can do attitude, strong interpersonal skills, positive attitude • Microsoft Office skills, Excel experience a plus • Proficient writing skills • Some understanding of the arts community, Maryland school system, and non-profits

Workdays: flexible
Paid: No

What materials do you require for application?
Resume, Cover Letter, Writing Sample

Artist Talk TONIGHT!


Josh Haycraft aka BHBITB will be speaking TONIGHT in the art history lecture room in Peterson Hall, 7:30 pm! Get off the couch, bring your dinner, don't miss this talk!