Creative Careers Symposium
The Creative Careers Symposium is Friday, November 21, 2008, and features a gathering of professional artists, designers, architects, writers, curators, and entrepreneurs. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to hear these contemporary movers and shakers share their insights on finding success in the professional art world.
Space is limited, so register ahead! Seniors, graduate students, and alumni have priority seating/registration.
To register: email Career Services and provide the following:
- first and last name
- major and year of graduation (or expected year)
- names of panels for which you wish to reserve space
The Creative Careers Symposium takes place on CCA’s San Francisco campus, 1111 Eighth Street (at 16th and Wisconsin), in the Graduate Center. We recommend downloading CCA's Detailed San Francisco campus map (PDF), which you can print and take with you.
(Q&A sessions follow each panel, and snacks are provided throughout the day.)
The Creative Careers Symposium is presented by CCA Career Services and Artspan.
Symposium Schedule
Friday, November 21
Panels: 10:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Reception: 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Location: CCA San Francisco campus
Graduate Center One
Upon arriving be sure to check in at the Foyer to pick up your gift lunch. Additional refreshments will be provided. If driving, allow extra time for parking.
9:30–10 a.m.
Coffee & Refreshments
Location: Graduate Center 1 Foyer
10–11 a.m.
Portfolio for Hire: Architecture and Interiors
Location: GC-4
Marsha Maytum: partner, Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects
Steven Sanchez: designer, Perkins +Will
Writing for a Living
Location: GC-3
Mia Lipman: copy chief and reviews editor, San Francisco magazine
Kate Warne: assistant managing editor, UC Press
The Art of Business: Copyrights, Contracts, and More
Location: GC-7
M. J. Bogatin: partner, Bogatin, Corman, and Gold
11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
The Creative Entrepreneur: Starting Your Own Line
Location: GC-5
Jeff Benroth (Glass 1996): owner, Jeff Benroth Glass
Maggie Birmingham (MFA 2003): founder, Lab31
Tucker Hacking: founder, Ground LLC outdoor wear
April Higashi: jeweler and owner, Shibumi Gallery
Approaching Galleries: Exhibiting Your Work
Location: GC-7
DJ Harmon: director, Hang Art
Maria Medua: director, SFMOMA Artists Gallery
Svea Lin Vezzone: owner and director, Swarm Studios + Gallery
Portfolio Development for Graphic Designers, Industrial Designers, and Illustrators
Location: GC-3
Mike Ely (Industrial Design 1991): industrial design studio director, Eight Inc.
Robert Hunt: freelance illustrator, Robert Hunt Illustration
Erik Schmitt (Graphic Design 1992): partner and creative director, Studio 1500
12:45–2 p.m.
Curious About the Curatorial Profession?
Location: GC-4
Janet Bishop: curator, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Erin Elder (MA Curatorial Practice 2007): independent curator
Dina Pugh (MA Curatorial Practice 2006): codirector and curator, Triple Base Gallery
Marketing and Materials: Pricing Your Artwork
Location: GC-7
Therese Martin: director, Artspan
Michele Pred (Interdisciplinary Fine Arts 1990): artist, Nancy Hoffman Gallery
Jessica Silverman (MA Curatorial Practice 2007): owner, Silverman Gallery
Smart Interviewing for Creative Industries
Location: GC-3
Michael Morris (Graphic Design 2004): senior designer, Chronicle Books
John Nite: design director, The North Face
2:15–3:30 p.m.
Freelancing 101
Location: GC-4
Sheri Giblin: freelance photographer
Eric Powell (Jewelry / Metal Arts 1982): metal artist
Life After CCA: Residencies, Fellowships, and Funding
Location: GC-5
Judy Freeland: residency coordinator, Djerassi Resident Artists Program
Emily Sevier: director of Bay Area Initiatives, Center for Cultural Innovation
Nonprofits and the Arts
Location: GC-3
Michelle Mansour: executive director, Root Division
Aimee Le Duc (MA Visual Criticism 2003, MFA Writing 2004): manager, San Francisco Arts Commission
Beyond Thought Bubbles: Animation, Illustration, 2D, 3D
Location: GC-7
Mark Andrews: director, Shorts Group, Pixar Animation Studios
Will Groebe: animation supervisor, Tippett Studio
Nate Fredenberg(Printmaking 1993): art director, Tippett Studio
Mark Walsh: supervising animator, Pixar Animation Studios
3:30–4:30 p.m.
Reception
Location: Graduate Center 1 Foyer
Cohosted by the Alumni Association. All symposium attendees and participants are invited!
Career Expo 2009
CCA's annual Career Expo takes place March 27, 2009.
Contact Us
1111 Eighth Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
415.703.9570
415.703.9572
careerservices@cca.edu
Olivia Martinez
Director
Andrea Pinal
Career Counselor/Artist Resource Specialist
Patricia Soriano
Career Fellow