Getting Your Sh*t Together: The Ultimate Career Bootcamp for Artists.

Getting Your Sh*t Together
The Ultimate Career Bootcamp for Artists.

Registration for the Spring Semester Getting Your Sh*t Together Workshop
at The Eagle Rock Center for The Arts begins now. If you are anywhere
the LA area and are looking to kick-start your art career, get
organized, and learn just about everything it takes to make it in the
art world, then this class is just what you've been looking for.

Sign up TODAY This class fills up very fast.

To register call the Center For The Arts, Eagle Rock.
323.226.1617. They will process your registration.
For more information visit:
http://www.gyst-ink.com/services/workshops.php#enroll

or email tucker@gyst-ink.com

About the Class:

Getting Your Sh*t Together
The Ultimate Career Boot Camp for Artists.

Duration: Mondays (7pm - 9pm) April 20 – June 8
+ Curator Review Saturday (10am-2pm) June 13

Location:
The Eagle Rock Center for the Arts
2225 Eagle Rock Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
www.centerartseaglerock.org

Tuition: $250

Created by artist, curator, and legendary CalArts professor Karen
Atkinson, Getting Your Sh*t Together (GYST) is the often-imitated
workshop for emerging artists, and for artists who've been "emerging"
longer than they expected. Over 400 artists have graduated from GYST
since 2002 and their continued success and contributions to the art
world are what gives GYST such a great reputation.

GYST teaches you the business stuff you should have learned in art
school, but didn't. GYST values self-sufficiency and presents you with
information, skills, and strategies to make things happen without
necessarily waiting around for some arbiter of culture to validate your
work. We're not concerned with producing slick, commercialized artists,
nor is this some new age, touchy-feely "find your inner artist" crap.
GYST is a program for artists, by artists that will teach you
bare-knuckled, practical strategies for negotiating the baffling terrain
of the contemporary art world.

Over 8-weeks, you'll create and refine your "presentation package,"
artist statement, bio, resume, portfolio, and more, with the full
editorial and technical support of GYST staff.

GYST culminates with Curator Speed Dating. Get real-world feedback on
your portfolio and proposals from some of the area's hottest curators.
Past curators have been LA Times Art Critic David Pagel, LACE Director
Carol Stakenaus, and Christopher Russell from the Getty Research
Institute.

Students also get a complimentary copy of the new GYST software, which
usually retails for $150. The MAC and PC based program is packed with
all the organizing tools and information resources every artist needs.

SUCCESS STORIES

In just the past 2 years, our workshop alumni have won over $18,000 in
grants, multiple grants from the City of Pasadena.

"Two weeks after finishing GYST, I had a studio visit from Robert
Berman. Because I had recently gotten my sh*t together, I was able to
send him a portfolio before the visit. I think it really helped - he
offered me a solo show. Thanks, GYST! Really, thank you. I mean it."

- Alumni Cameron Gray had his first solo show (ever) in 2007 at the
renowned Robert Berman Gallery and sold several large canvases. He's
currently represented by Berman's Gallery.

-Just last year, GYST Alumni Ari Kletzky was the subject of an extensive
article on the front page of the LA Times Sunday Arts section. His
featured Islands of LA project was developed over the course of our GYST
workshop. Kletzky (who has a BA in business) recently quit his day-job
at a loan agency and currently is enrolled in Cal Art's Fine Arts
MFA program.

GYST Ink is an artist-run company committed to empowering and educating
artists so that they can take control of their practice and develop
successful and sustainable careers on their own terms. For more
information visit www.gyst-ink.com

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"The Fresh Look"!

To all the photographers, enthusiasts, emerging professionals, and artists!

The Month of Photography Los Angeles (MOPLA), a month long photographic celebration in April, has an event called "The Fresh Look".
We invite you to participate in this event for this is a great
opportunity for you, photographers, professionals, emerging artists,
and enthusiasts to get your portfolios reviewed by industry's decisions
makers, from gallerists to editors, publishers, and creative directors.

We are now accepting submissions and the deadline will be on March
27, 2009.

You may visit our website at http://monthofphotography.com/programs/freshlook_freshfair.php

You may also reach The Program Director, Sarah Cho at sc@monthofphotography.com or you may call at 310.659.0122 x 105 if you wish to be provided with more information.

Thank you and we hope to see all your great works!

Very Best,
Month of Photography Los
Angeles

California Art Organizations Funding Opportunity

California Art Organizations Funding Opportunity

The Arts and Accessibility Technical Assistance Program

The California Arts Council in collaboration with the National Arts and
Disability Center at UCLA announces a funding opportunity through June
2009, "The California Arts Council's Art and Technical Assistance
Program".

Mini-grants for Arts Organizations to Engage Artists or Audiences with
Disabilities will support:

* Activities that make use of California artists with
disabilities

* Creating alternative formats for materials such as large print,
Braille, audio description, ASL interpreter, and/or captioning

* Creation of new work, new approaches, and directions

* Opportunities to discuss specific issues, and trends in the
arts as they pertain to engaging people with disabilities in the arts

* Hiring a consultant to assist in improving your facility or
services to people with disabilities

* Towards opportunities for students with disabilities to advance
their skills leading to a career in the arts

* Services and accommodations to employ artists with disabilities

* Services and accommodations to audiences with disabilities

For More Submission Guidelines Visit:
http://nadc.ucla.edu/announc1.cfm?ID=20

Maddy Kudritzki

Program Representative
UCLA Tarjan Center
National Arts and Disability Center
Open the Doors to College
(310) 825-3715

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Marketing Manager position

Job Opportunity: Marketing Specialist/Manager, Los Angeles County Arts Commission

This new position will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic marketing plans for the ExperienceLA.com (XLA) website and related programs, in particular the L.A. County Cultural and Recreational Directory. S/he will
•create marketing initiatives to increase the number of website users;
•secure the participation of Los Angeles County departments who present public events and County Supervisorial offices, as well as additional municipalities and public agencies throughout the County, in the form of resources, content and marketing;
•write, edit, and produce electronic and print ads, flyers, invitations and brochures, and oversee their distribution;
•identify potential major sponsors, initiate contact, prepare proposals and presentations and set up meetings
•coordinate with XLA key public agency sponsors (City of LA, Community Redevelopment Agency, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, LA Inc., others) to develop co-marketing strategies and cross-promotions
•be responsible for social media marketing including content development/placement; represent XLA at programs, openings, special events, etc.; and other related activities.

This is a one-year grant-funded contract position with activities taking place from May 2009 to April 2010. This position reports to the LA County Arts Commission Director of Communications, and works directly with the XLA program management/web operations team. The position will be officed in downtown LA.

Qualifications:
This position requires a Bachelor's degree with a major in communications, marketing, public relations, retail studies or a related field and 3+ years of progressively higher levels of marketing and promotions management experience. Graduate level coursework in the above-listed majors or related field is desired but not required. The ideal candidate will have deep online/new media marketing experience, as well as experience assisting with the planning and production of marketing and advertising campaigns. S/he will be well organized, detail-oriented, and able to communicate with staff at all levels.

Salary: $50,000-$60,000 DOQ

Application Process: By April 10, 2009 candidates must submit a cover letter, detailed resume describing their relevant experience, education and qualifications, and a list of three professional references via email. All submissions should be sent to communications@arts.lacounty.gov , with "ExperienceLA Marketing Manager Application" as the subject line. Please do not submit any application materials through the US mail or phone regarding the status of the submission.

ExperienceLA.com is the official online cultural calendar and trip planner for the greater Los Angeles area. The site was first launched in 2003 as a collaborative initiative sponsored by a coalition of public agencies. The site has evolved into a true information network hosting events and information provided by more than 2,000 arts and cultural organizations throughout LA; a growing network of ExperienceLA WiFi portals sponsored by the City of LA; a social media network including an ExperienceLA blog, Flikr pool and Google ExperienceLA Calendar Widget along with presences on Facebook, YouTube, MySpace, Twitter and other social networking sites; web video and podcasts from various public agencies; an ExperienceLA public television channel hosted by the City of Santa Monica TV; and other innovative online initiatives.

The Los Angeles County Arts Commission provides leadership in cultural services of all disciplines for the largest county in the United States, encompassing 88 municipalities. In additional to its support for XLA, the Arts Commission provides leadership and staffing to support the regional blueprint for arts education, Arts for All; administers a grants program that funds more than 300 nonprofit arts organizations annually; oversees the County's Civic Art Program for capital projects, funds the largest arts internship program in the country in conjunction with the Getty Foundation and programs the John Anson Ford Theatres. The Arts Commission also produces free community programs, including the L.A. Holiday Celebration broadcast nationally, and a year-round music program that funds more than 50 free concerts each year in public sites. For more information: www.lacountyarts.org

Pitches, Riggers & Modelers Needed ASAP!

From: "Mary Miller"
Date: March 9, 2009 10:16:24 AM PDT
To: "Mary Miller"
Subject: Pitches, Riggers & Modelers Needed ASAP!
Reply-To:

Good morning. I’m currently working at Extra Large Technology Inc. in Hollywood and we are looking for are looking 2.5D & 3D Modelers & Riggers that have Maya and Max experience. We are also looking for new 3D animated projects to Produce. I you or anyone you know is looking for work, please have them forward there resume & demo of their work to me. If any of you have projects that you would like to pitch, contact me immediately. I hope to hear from each you soon if nothing more than to hear how each of you are doing in these economically challenging times.

Best regards,

Mary Jo Miller
VP of Production
mmiller@extralargetech.com
1680 North Vine St., Ste 1005
Hollywood Ca 90028
323-464-7763 Office
323-350-2570 Cell

Job Opp: Marketing Specialist/Manager, Los Angeles County Arts Commission

Marketing Specialist/Manager, Los Angeles County Arts Commission



This new position will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic marketing plans for the ExperienceLA.com (XLA) website and related programs, in particular the L.A. County Cultural and Recreational Directory. S/he will

create marketing initiatives to increase the number of website users;
secure the participation of Los Angeles County departments who present public events and County Supervisorial offices, as well as additional municipalities and public agencies throughout the County, in the form of resources, content and marketing;
write, edit, and produce electronic and print ads, flyers, invitations and brochures, and oversee their distribution;
identify potential major sponsors, initiate contact, prepare proposals and presentations and set up meetings
coordinate with XLA key public agency sponsors (City of LA, Community Redevelopment Agency, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, LA Inc., others) to develop co-marketing strategies and cross-promotions
be responsible for social media marketing including content development/placement; represent XLA at programs, openings, special events, etc.; and other related activities.


This is a one-year grant-funded contract position with activities taking place from May 2009 to April 2010. This position reports to the LA County Arts Commission Director of Communications, and works directly with the XLA program management/web operations team. The position will be officed in downtown LA.



Qualifications:
This position requires a Bachelor’s degree with a major in communications, marketing, public relations, retail studies or a related field and 3+ years of progressively higher levels of marketing and promotions management experience. Graduate level coursework in the above-listed majors or related field is desired but not required. The ideal candidate will have deep online/new media marketing experience, as well as experience assisting with the planning and production of marketing and advertising campaigns. S/he will be well organized, detail-oriented, and able to communicate with staff at all levels.



Salary: $50,000-$60,000 DOQ

Application Process: By April 10, 2009 candidates must submit a cover letter, detailed resume describing their relevant experience, education and qualifications, and a list of three professional references via email. All submissions should be sent tocommunications@arts.lacounty.gov , with “ExperienceLA Marketing Manager Application” as the subject line. Please do not submit any application materials through the US mail or phone regarding the status of the submission.

ExperienceLA.com is the official online cultural calendar and trip planner for the greater Los Angeles area. The site was first launched in 2003 as a collaborative initiative sponsored by a coalition of public agencies. The site has evolved into a true information network hosting events and information provided by more than 2,000 arts and cultural organizations throughout LA; a growing network of ExperienceLA WiFi portals sponsored by the City of LA; a social media network including an ExperienceLA blog, Flikr pool and Google ExperienceLA Calendar Widget along with presences on Facebook, YouTube, MySpace, Twitter and other social networking sites; web video and podcasts from various public agencies; an ExperienceLA public television channel hosted by the City of Santa Monica TV; and other innovative online initiatives.

The Los Angeles County Arts Commission provides leadership in cultural services of all disciplines for the largest county in theUnited States, encompassing 88 municipalities. In additional to its support for XLA, the Arts Commission provides leadership and staffing to support the regional blueprint for arts education, Arts for All; administers a grants program that funds more than 300 nonprofit arts organizations annually; oversees the County’s Civic Art Program for capital projects, funds the largest arts internship program in the country in conjunction with the Getty Foundation and programs the John Anson Ford Theatres. The Arts Commission also produces free community programs, including the L.A. Holiday Celebration broadcast nationally, and a year-round music program that funds more than 50 free concerts each year in public sites. For more information: www.lacountyarts.org.