Art/Design at Work

Career Services and Academic Affairs enthusiastically present the 2011-12 Art and Design at Work Professional Development Series. Art and Design at Work is an information-packed series of workshops focused on presenting key tips on succeeding in the creative industry as an artist, designer, writer, or entrepreneur.

Attending Art and Design at Work

Events will take place throughout the academic year, so don't miss out on these unique professional-development opportunities!

Past Events

Successful Job Search Strategies & Etiquette
Friday, October 28, 2011
Led by Smart Design Industrial Design Director Nasahn Sheppard.

Best Practices for Freelance & Contract Work
Friday, November 4, 2011
Led by CCA adjunct professor and local attorney Michelle Katz.

Bringing Your Product to Market
Friday, November 4, 2011
Event panelists: Partner at Merchant Media Chris Gilardi, Attorney Michelle Katz, and CEO and Cofounder of Ideapiphany Mateo Neri.

Negotiations: Benefits & Compensation Packages
Friday, November 11, 2011
Led by Arup HR Business Partner Sarah Rosen.

Documenting 2D, 3D Artwork
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Presented with the assistance of CCA Alum, Lance Brewer.

Grant-Seeking Basics for Individuals in the Arts
Monday, November 14, 2011
Led by The Foundation Center.

Legal Contracts for Artists: Gallery Contracts and Copyright for Visual Artists
Monday, November 21, 2011
Led By M.J. Bogatin, Partner at the Law Office of Bogatin, Corman & Gold.

Copyright & Publishing Agreements for Writers
Monday, December 5, 2011
Led By M.J. Bogatin, Partner at the Law Office of Bogatin, Corman & Gold.

Proposal Writing Basics for Individuals in the Arts
Monday January 30, 2012
Led by Scott Ullman of the Foundation Center.

Crafting Your Résumé for International Students
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

Interview Strategies & Tips for International Students
Friday, February 17th, 2012

Fiscal Sponsorship and Fundraising for Individual Artists
Monday, February 20, 2012, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Led by Dianna Debicella from Fractured Atlas.

Artful Interviewing for Creative Industries
Friday, February 24th, 2012
Panelists included Liza Bass, HR Manager at BAR Architects, Scott Janis, Senior Industrial Designer at Hiemstra Product Development, and Lea Kobeli, Senior Creative Lead at LUNAR.

Art and Design at Work is brought to you by CCA Career Services and Academic Affairs.