Event: Mosaic on a Stick (FREE!)

I've been waiting to post something about this place and right now is the perfect time because there is an open mosaic studio! I was invited to this place with my mom's company last year and had a blast making a mirror mosaic that now hangs in my house. The base cost for a usual event is $150 for 5 people.Each additional person is $30. BUT NOW IT'S FREE!

Lori Greene at Mosaic on a Stick has decided that the recession is for the birds, and we should all connect and make some great art together! For the first time ever, she is opening her studio to all comers for an open studio day! That means access to the supplies, and tools usually reserved for people having a mosaic party! You will have to bring your own substrate to stick stuff on or buy a mirror or picture frame there, and if you want to purchase anything from the retail part of the store, of course, you can.
March 21, 10-6

595 North Snelling Avenue
St. Paul , MN 55104
651-645-6600
Of course, Mosaic On A Stick is located in St. Paul in the State Fair corridor at 595 North Snelling Avenue. (Otherwise the name wouldn't be nearly as cool or fitting.)

From I-94, take the exit for Snelling Avenue. Go North on Snelling. Mosaic On A Stick is 4 blocks North of University on the corner of Snelling and Thomas.

Please leave a quick note if you're planning on going so there could be possible carpools.

New Member Night

New Member Night

Monday, March 2

6:00pm-7:00pm

AIGA Minnesota

Conference room B

275 Market Street

Minneapolis, 55405

RSVP to Michelle Rollins by Friday 27th

Email: membership@minnesota.aiga.org

Calling all new members. This is your chance to meet the board, tour the AIGA MN office and meet other new members. Please be sure to bring your business cards, something to take notes and bring smiles.  Think about what groups or events you have interest in joining or attending.  This meeting is a great way to get too know others and see a few familiar faces during the month of March events:  Cocktails with Creatives, Insights Design Lecture Series, and AIGA Design Show.  Start smart.  See you March 2nd!

Landing Patterns

Landing Patterns
Monday March 2nd
Applied Arts 210
6:00pm

Zara Gonzalez and Jessica Hall Burns of redblackbrown are coming to UW-Stout Monday March 2nd @ 6:00pm! redblackbrown is a group of Minneapolis-based designers committed to developing a culture of exploration and creativity through personal work and collaboration.

Come get a preflight on self-promotion and portfolio prep where you will learn ways to get other designers, professionals, and companies to remember who you are, as well as learn how to present a one-of-a-kind portfolio.

To learn more about the Zara and Jessica and redblackbrown visit redblackbrown.com

AIGA benefits

There are countless benefits with an AIGA membership and right now I'm really diggin' the yearly publication of outstanding design. This 367 page book is delivered to members at the end of each year with categories including promotional design and advertising, brand identity, typography, and packaging design. The AIGA jury reviewed more than 4,700 entries and narrowed the samples down to 255. A book like this could cost $30-$60 and is a great addition for your inspiration library. Get a membership today!

ISU Flyover 09

This is short notice, but there is a student show happening at Iowa State University.

Entries only cost $5, so it is dirt cheap to submit work. Check out the website for more information (the only downside is that works need to be submitted by midnight on feb. 18th (wednesday)... Though payment has to have that postmark feb. 18th.

Flyover 09

Best of Design Show

Everyone should start thinking of what they are going to submit for the Best of Design Show happening in the Furlong Gallery from March 12-27. This is a great opportunity to get recognized and to see what the other students around you are capable of. (It's pretty amazing!). You can submit any work from 2D Design, 3D Design, Presentation Techniques, Adv. Presentation Techniques, 2D Digital Imaging, Design, Theory & Methods, Furniture Design, ANY GD, ID, INT or MM class. You can pick up your submission form on the cabinet in front of the 2nd floor art office.

There are 7 awards (Best 2D, Best 3D, Best GD, Best ID, Best INT, Best MM and Best in Show.) Winners will receive gift certificates from Penco.

Good Luck!

Event: Emerging Designers Website

Come celebrate the launch of the Emerging Designers Website!
The website will serve as a place for Minnesota entry-level designers to connect with other designers, learn about the Minnesota design community and access resources for professional development.

The site was designed by Sevnthsin and developed by Sierra Bravo. Support for this event is provided by The Foundation.

Hosted by Sevnthsin

Friday, February 13, 2009 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Spotlight: Jessica Hische

Right now I'm obsessed with Jessica Hische's work. She's a designer from Brooklyn that specializes in hand drawn Typography and Illustration. Her recent clients include Tiffany & Co. and the New York Times. I wished I payed more attention in Dehoff's typography class because I am just lovin' everything Jessica does with her type.

Connect with LinkedIn

We all know that networking is one of the single most important things you can do as a designer. It's as simple as getting to know the students around you - super seniors through freshmen - staying connected, and ideally landing your dream job. Having a connection in a company can greatly increase your changes of getting an interview... then the rest is up to you.

But how do you start networking in the small town of Menomonie? There are tons of networking and self promotional sites out there. Create an account (many sites are free), find people you know, see who they know and get an introduction.

LinkedIn does a great job keeping the information you provide simple and to the point. It's easy to find people you know and browse through the people they know. LinkedIn then provides ways to ask for an introduction. EX: Mary wants to find a job. Mary and Joe went to school together and were great friends. Joe knows Kristy who is a designer for a sweet firm. Mary wants to work at the place Kristy works. LinkedIn helps Mary tell Joe of her intentions and Joe tells Kristy what a dedicated little worker Mary is. (fun right?)

This is also a great way to keep all your contacts together and even lets employers list jobs and search for potential candidates. The more connections you have, the better your chances of scoring that perfect job.

Spotlight: French Paper

Every once in awhile we will spotlight a company and I would like to start it off with French Paper Co.

French Paper isn't your ordinary paper mill. Besides the awesome micro pattern papers and custom paper colors they are eco-friendly... and not just your jump on the band wagon eco friendly. For almost 100 years water has powered the French Paper Co. mill. A hydroelectric generator located in the river at the base of the mill gives it energy and also provides surplus electricity before being returned to the river cleaner than when it was pumped out.

How you can use French Paper:
You can choose from any color, weight, size and grade of paper. Better yet, they can produce any color of paper to match your pantone color with one of the smallest minimums in the industry. (GREAT FOR SENIOR PROJECTS!)

I just love their website and they ship within two days. Check it out - they a section with samples printed on their paper, previews of all their paper and gifts.

Poster Contest

If you're already sick of your school work and just want to create something you think is amazing this is your chance. (and it would be great to put on your resume!)

Objective: To promote an awareness of diversity on the UW-Stout campus, hosted by the SSA Diversity Committee

5 winners will be chosen and their posters will be printed and distributed all over campus. This will be an great opportunity for students to show their talent and get campus wide recognition.

Deadline is February 25, 2009

Possible Themes:
What does diversity mean?
Unity: what does it mean it terms of diversity?
Ways to embrace diversity
ways to stand up for others
whats of how to be cool in diversity. (ex. stay true to your opinions while respecting other's opinions)

If you are interested, please visit our website for more information or contact SSA Diversity Committee at ssadiversity@uwstout.edu.

http://ssa.uwstout.edu/diversitypostercontest.html

t-shirt fundraising

The custom shirt design is complete and are only $10!
Order the 10th through 20th at the table across from the pawn. Shirts will arrive in the middle of March.

If some of your friends want a shirt and cannot stop by the Pawn:
1. GET THE $10 RIGHT AWAY. They cannot pay later
2. Choose from Lime/Sky/Sport Grey/Safety Green
3. Choose S,M,L,XL
4. Get their name, e-mail and phone number
5. Drop off the money and order form to an officer ASAP.

Design Conference @ Stevens Point

The website is not up yet, but mark your calendars and let an officer know if you'd like to attend so we can start getting carpools together. www.nowhereconference.com

Card Fundraising

Get your sweetheart a little somethin' special this Valentine's Day with cards created by our very own graphic design students!
Here are just a few of the {clean} valentine cards students came up with to sell in the MSC across from the pawn.

Call for Submissions

Here's a great opportunity especially if you already have your art work organized and ready to go. Deadline is on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13th.

mnartists.org together with the Minneapolis Public Library are calling for submissions for the 2009 ARTmnexhibition program. Work that is chosen will be in an exhibition at the Minneapolis Public Library's Cargill gallery opening in Fall 2009

You can learn more here: http://www.mnartists.org/article.do?rid=218146

Minnesota Center for Book Arts - LETTERPRESS WORKSHOP

Letterpress I (Mondays)
with MC Hyland
Mondays: February 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16, 30; 6-9pm
Great for beginners

This introductory workshop offers you a thorough introduction to hand typesetting and presswork. Essential for any beginning printer or printmaker, we will cover the basics of design, typography, illustration, and operation of the Vandercook press. We will begin printing on the first evening of class on a pre-selected project, and then you will design and print a small project of your own. This is an excellent workshop for beginners and for those who wish to gain additional experience with presses.

Letterpress I (Wednesdays)
with CB Sherlock
Weds: February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, April 1; 6-9pm
Great for beginners

Due to popular demand, another section of Letterpress I. Workshop description is the same as above; register for either the Monday section or the Wednesday section (not both).

check for other workshops at http://www.mnbookarts.org/workshops/adult.html

Design Camp 2008

Here are a few photos from AIGA Design Camp back in October. It was such a fun event and if you missed out you should be sure to check your e-mail in the summer for registration deadlines. The conference had speakers like Brian Collins from COLLINS in New York, Vivian Rosenthal from Tronic Studios, Chase from the Art of Chase and Ready Made Magazine. There was workshops, bonfires, karaoke night and lots of great networking opportunities.