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CategoryPLEASE Generate Art and PLEASE Hire Me
Please Generate Art (PGA) is a collection of designers, performers, marketers, music-makers, fundraisers, writers, builders, and planners that span all of the graduate departments. This was the second annual showing for PGA. PGA is an interactive and artfully crafted miniature-golf-like-course.
The next day, I graduated from Columbia College Chicago’s Art, Entertainment & Media Management program. The day had finally come. The room was filled with excitement and nervous energy. Our guest speaker, Lee Flaherty, CEO of Flair Communications Agency left us with two messages—1. Have a “hell yeah” mentality and 2. Be grateful.
Bob Boilen Has Been Found
In my previous blog post, Finding Bob Boilen, I discussed my final project for my Managing and Licensing Intellectual Property course taught by Joseph Bogdan. I utilized my previous blog as a method of reaching out to the producer of NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert Series, Bob Boilen. It was a rewarding experience to use my role as a Graduate Ambassador to complete my final project.
Trends, Finals and More Trends
It is time to craft my final paper in my Gallery and Art Market Management course. My final project is to identify a trend that I believe will have a major impact in art market management during the next five years. I am to discuss the management implications of these trends.
Finding Bob Boilen
This semester, I have a unique final project in my Managing and Licensing Intellectual property. I have to find the producer of NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert Series, Bob Boilen, and interview him about his methods in selecting artists to be on the show.
Great Fun had at RFK’s Gallery Gala Event
Rock For Kids (RFK) Shifting Focus fundraising event at Hinge Gallery was fun-fabulous. Throughout the night there were around 100 people that came to support. I was totally amazed by the support our sponsor, Audiotree, family, friends, fellow students, RFK supporters and others who came to check out the exhibit.
I Left My Spring Break in San Francisco
Inspired by the phrase, “treat yo self,” coined by NBC’s Parks and Recreation’s characters, Donna and Tom, I went on spring break! I was in serious need of some R&R. My boyfriend and I decided we wanted to take a trip to somewhere neither of us had been.
Shifting Focus
On Friday, April 6 from 6-9pm at Hinge Gallery Rock For Kids Junior Board will be hosting an art exhibit fundraiser entitled Rock For Kids presents: Shifting Focus that features seven different artists. These artists include: Zack Balber, Tim Buwalda, Debbie Carlos, Alex Colindres, Sarah Newby, Lucia Palmarini and Typoe.
Epitonic Enjoys Some saki Action to Celebrate It’s One Year Relaunch
Epitonic is actually thirteen a year-old .com entity and was originally founded in March of 1999. Epitonic is an editorial and music discovery site. The site struggled to stay alive and went into hybernation for about six years, but one year ago, Co-Founder and President, Justin Sinkovich brought the site back to life. The launching of a Kickstarter campaign was able to breathe life back into the business and get it back on its proverbial feet.
More Than Just Dinner & A Show…
On Friday, March 9 a group of Arts, Entertainment & Media Management students ventured to Second City Studios. Shahin Murray organized at Arts Management Network outing that allowed us to meet with Second City professionals. After the panel discussion, we went over to UP Comedy Club for dinner and a show. We were the first group in the theatre and were able to hang out with one another and order food and beverages. Flight of the Concords’ Rhys Darby made all of us laugh with his silly yet spot-on sound effects, strange on-stage movements and self-deprecating stories.
It’s That Time of Year Again in Music World, SXSW!
Many music fans consider this time of year like Christmas. Old bands coming out with new stuff and emerging bands trying to make a name for themselves and record labels throwing parties. South by Southwest (SXSW) is a private company based in Austin, Texas. The staff works year-round to deliver a conference and festival that includes film, music and media professionals. Audiotree, where I am interning, has invited me to join them in Austin, Texas and can’t wait to make the most of this experience.