CreativeTechs
Seattle Mac Support and Adobe CS4 Training
(206) 682-4315
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 Workshop
Please join us in September for the kick-off to a great season of programming with Secrets of a Great Portfolio Web-site.
Look for details in your mail box in August
BOARD MEETING INFORMATION Next regular board meeting: Wednesday
July 1st, meeting starts at 6:30 pm.
Location: Barnes & Noble (in the lower level)
Pacific Place
7th and Pine, downtown Seattle Arrive at 6:00 pm, relax and network a bit, and begin the meeting at 6:30 pm, wrap up at 8:00 pm.
Attendance: All Guild members (and even not-yet members!) are welcome and encouraged to come and get involved at Board meetings. Interested attendees can provide input/feedback on various issues, or can volunteer to help with the SPGA/Seattle Chapter's many ongoing tasks and projects. We're a fun group and you'll have a good time. Make the most of your membership by getting involved.
For More Information: please email president@seattleguild.org
CALL FOR WORKSHOP PRESENTERS
SPGA/Graphic Artists Guild is seeking workshop presenters for the 2009-2010 year. Our chapter holds monthly Workshop Meetings in September and October, and January through June. Membership is split between graphic designers and illustrators with a few other related fields represented. We are especially interested in presentations in the following areas: high-level illustrator or artist showing his or her work, general tips on running a successful creative business, software and hardware information geared to creatives, special communication skills, and money issues for creatives. We welcome a variety of workshop ideas. Attendance varies between 30 and 40 people.
Workshop Format:
Last Wednesday of the month
Networking: 11:30 AM
Presentation: 12 PM-2 PM
Presenter Benefits:
Mention on our web site with link to your web site for one month.
Listing in our presenters list on the web site.
Postcards sent out to 1,000 addresses including newspapers, universities, colleges,design schools and businesses.
Publicity of the event through Guild enews, sister organizations' lists, and announcements at various business websites.
We offer either lunch at the workshop or a gift card.
Please provide the following information and return to: Kim Bateman Chapter Administrator kjbateman@q.com
Lessons from the funnies on being hilariously creative
Who? John Lustig can’t be serious about comics. A top Disney creator for over 20 years, he’s also written outrageously funny comics for Marvel, Viz, The Seattle Times, Cracked Magazine, and others. His Last Kiss web comic (lastkisscomics.com) pairs old romance comic art with outrageously funny new dialog. In addition to being syndicated online through GoComics.com, Last Kiss has been licensed for greeting cards, e-cards (JibJab.com), T-shirts, mugs, mouse pads, fridge magnets and other whimsical stuff that you desperately need.
May 2009 Workshop
Part II: Social Media Marketing Panel-What Actually Works?
(See Video of Part I)
What? Part II: In this second part of the Guild’s two-part series on the online social media phenomenon, we’ll have a panel of experts: videographer Steve Crandall, photographer Chase Jarvis, illustrator Mark Monlux, tech guy Craig Swanson, and digital marketer Eric Weaver who will share their experiences on what’s working for real people in real life. Learn how to apply what you’ve learned and improve your business for little to no cost. A must-see for all creatives looking to expand their influence and their business. Lunch included. Limited seating for this event. Please register early.
Who?The Panel:
Steve Crandall is the managing director at ProMotion Arts which provides digital media, video production, web, CD-ROM and DVD authoring, live events, alternative media, closed captioning, accessibility and streaming. www.promotionarts.com
Chase Jarvis is an award-winning commercial and lifestyle photographer, specializing in advertising, catalogue, corporate and editorial photography for more than 300 clients and agencies worldwide. www.chasejarvis.com
Mark Monlux, Ethics Chair for the Graphic Artists Guild, is a freelance illustrator and cartoonist with a 20 year track record. www.markmonlux.com
Craig Swanson, founder of CreativeTechs, Seattle’s premiere team of Macintosh experts and consultants focuses on providing stable computer networks for Seattle photographers, design firms, ad agencies, and in-house creative departments. www.creativetechs.com
Eric Weaver, president of Brand Dialogue, is a brand marketing generalist who has helped myriad Fortune 500 firms across the US engage their markets. www.branddialogue.com
April Workshop
Part I of II: An Overview of Social Marketing
(a.k.a. What's the deal with Twitter?)
Craig Swanson of CreativeTechs will demo the new social media online communication tools like Facebook and Twitter. What's it all about, anyway?
We'll discuss strategies to expand your website traffic and online presence using a variety of
online social marketing tools. Instead of paying for traffic with advertising, we'll help you attract traffic in droves with strategies to help generate buzz and attract attention to your
business and website. Learn about using blogs, video, and online social networking communities
to expand your influence with potential clients that matter most to you. For newbies and seasoned
users alike.
"Flash: Everything you need to know... (in 90 minutes or less)".
Wednesday, March 24, 2009
Presented by Erik Fadiman www.erikfadiman.com
"Ps, Ai, Br" , See how Photoshop, Illustrator and Bridge work together smoothly to support your creative expression.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
presented by Colin Fleming
Senior Solutions Engineer for Adobe Systems
"Profound Things I've Overheard", a talk on creativity, weathering rough economic seas and growing your business
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
presented by Terry Marks of Tmarks Design www.tmarksdesign.com
SPGA/Seattle Graphic Artists Guild Annual Holiday Party
Wednesday, December 17, 2008, 7-10pm
"Tasty Tidbits" (Insider tips for CS4)
Presented by Steve Laskevitch, founder of Luminous Works, Adobe Authorized Training Center www.luminousworks.com
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
"Navigating Challenges: The Working Life of an Illustrator" with Henk Dawson http://www.d3d.com/2006/Home/index.html
October 29th, 2008
Advertising Law For Graphic Professionals presented by Gary Swearingen
September 24, 2008
Don't Be an Orphan: An Evening About Orphan Works with Lisa Shaftel
Thursday, September 11, 2008, 6:30:-9 pm
Web Design II With Erik Fadiman presented by Erik Fadiman www.erikfadiman.com
June 25th, 2008
YOUR VOICE: The Most Important Tool In Your Career Toolkit presented by Anna Bernstein ofThe Brain-Voice Connection
May 28th, 2008 Anna Bernstein
The Brain-Voice Connection www.brain-voice.com
OfficeShui: Creating an Inspiring Productive Workspace April 30, 2008 presented by Piper Lauri Salogga of Natural Balance (www.naturalbalance9.com/office.htm)
The (New) Basics of Web Design March 26, 2008
Presented by Erik Fadiman www.erikfadiman.com
A Visit with Mr. Edwin Fotheringham, Illustrator Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Presented by Mr. Fotheringham, award-winning Seattle-area illustrator http://www.edfotheringham.com
Private Screening: Helvetica. The Film.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Hosted by CreativeTechs www.creativetechs.com
A Double-Feature to Wrangle Your Digital Assets Font Management and Asset Management
January 30, 2008
Presented by Jason Hoppe and Craig Swanson of CreativeTechs www.creativetechs.com
Graphic Artists Guild Festive
Holiday
Party & Portfolio Extravaganza December 5, 2007
Creating Continuous Cash Flow - Making
Money While You Sleep by Licensing Your Art October 31, 2007 Presented by Jeanette Smith, President of J'net Smith Inc., Marketing, Licensing and Publishing www.jnetsmith.com
CS3: A Few Tasty Morsels September 26, 2007 Presented by Steve Laskevitch, founder of Luminous Works, Adobe Authorized Training Center http://luminousworks.com August 14, 2007
Annual Board Retreat
July 28th, 2007 SPGA/Guild Annual Summer Picnic
Carkeek Park, Seattle, Washington
June 27, 2007 Modern Dog: 20 Years of Poster Art
Presented by Robynne Raye and Michael Strassburger of Modern Dog Design Co. www.moderndog.com
Robynne Raye and Michael Strassburger of Modern Dog Design
May 30, 2007
Success Tips for Seattle Creatives Presented by Larry Coffman, publisher of Marketing
May 19, 2007
Guild Sculpture Social at the Olympic Sculpture Park
April 25, 2007
Accustomed to Strange Situations Presented by Sam Day of Sam Day Illustration
March 28, 2007
Shameless Self-Promotion-On a Budget!
A panel presentation with
Glen Bach, graphic design professor for Central Washington University
Nancy Juetten, of Nancy S. Juetten Marketing, Inc.
Wendy Quesinberry of Quesinberry & Associates (Q&A)
October 30 , 2006 Jerry Graddon, Jay Gilbert & Paula Stringer of Print Management presented "Partnering with your Printer"
September 27 , 2006 John Olsen - Director of Career Services for the Art Institute of Seattle, and Cam Gravrock - Division Director and Maria Scheleen - Account Manager, both from the Creative Group. Portfolio Review
June 28 , 2006 Steve Laskevitch The Taming of the Hue CS2
May 31, 2006 Henk Dawson 3D and Animation Wizard
April 26, 2006 The Buzz on Blogs – Steve Broback
March 29, 2006 Planning Your Tradeshow Booth
Geoffrey Gillmore, CSEP, ISES President and President of Geoffrey Gilmore Signature Events
Chris Ruznak, Costco
February 22, 2006 Linnea Riley of Linnea Design
Janauary 25, 2006 Employment Trends for 2006
December 7, 2005 Cocktail Party and Open Portfolio & Microphone
October 26, 2005 Mark Monlux, Negotiating Contracts
September 28, 2005 Book Publishing with becker&mayer!
July 27, 2005 ReCharge Your Creative Batteries
Tony Gable, Glen Mitsui, Colleen Bonnoil
June 29, 2005 Picnic at Lincoln Park waterfront
May 25, 2005
The Pricing Estimating Game
Mark Monlux, Sara Chapman, Doug Evans, Todd Manville, Kev Brockschmidt, Steve Crandall
April 27, 2005
Brian Wood, eVolve Computer Training
The New Adobe Suite II
March 30, 2005
Winston Smith, Microsoft, Director of Diversity Recruitment
Joint meeting with ISES
February 23, 2005 Ryan Buchanan, President, eROI
January 26, 2005
CreativeTechs Tips & Techniques: Computer Intensive
December 6, 2004
Networking and Portfolio Display
No November Meeting
October 27, 2004
Peter Bagge Cartoon illustrator and story teller
September 29, 2004
Basic Estimate Guidelines Mark Monlux
No August General Meeting
July 28, 2004
Current and Future Trends in Graphic Design
Scott Carnz, Art Institute of Seattle
June 24, 2004
Back By Popular Demand: Non-Stop Networking
May 26, 2004
Copyright, Trademark, and Publicity Rights: After the Job's Done Who Owns What?
Gary Swearington, J.D.
April 28, 2004
Internet Merging with Television? Steve Crandall
March 31, 2004 The 7 Secrets to Getting More Clients Now!
Anna Liotta
February 25, 2004 Foster & Company
Tax Issues
January 28, 2004 Jeanette Nyden, Sound Resolutions
Negotiate with Confidence
December 3, 2003
Silent Night Networking Holiday Extravaganza (at noon)
Silent Auction and networking round table
October 29, 2003
Gerald Chang, Ionogen
Improve Your Relationship with Your Mac
September 29, 2003 Bruce Wilson, Business Coach
Study the Mysterious Arts with Bruce
July 30, 2003, 7:00-9:00 PM
Michael Reagan, artist
Live Your Dreams
June 25, 2003, 12-2 PM
J. Cody Lucido, Freelance Artist
Off the page – A 3D Primer
May 28, 2003, 12-2 PM
Steve Laskevitch, FotoCircle Gallery
Taming the Hue
April 30, 2003
Daina Carter, Design Perfect Inc.
How I turned $500 into a million dollar monster
March 26, 2003 Lisa Shaftel, SPGA/Seattle Chapter President
Graphic Artists Guild
The Freelance Writers and Artists Protection Act
February 26, 2003, 12-2 PM Rick Mangan, of Foster and Company
Independent Contractor Tax Issues"
January 29, 2003, 12-2 PM
Brian Wood
InDesign, the new Quark?
December 4, 2002, 12-2 PM
Heidi Adkisson
User-Centered Interface Design
September 25, 2002, 12-2 PM:
Donna Barr and Roberta Gregory
The Business of Art and Creative Inspiration
July 31, 2002 12-2 PM:
Dirk Bartram
The Sport of IP Law: Drills for a Good Defense
SEPT 26, 2001, 12-2 PM:
Marcus Courtney - WashTech.org
SEPT 19, 2001, 5-9 PM:
ArtJam 5
MAY 30, 2001, 12-2 PM:
Local Illustrator Ed Fotheringham
APRIL 25, 2001, 12-2 PM:
Web Developer Brian Wood
MAY 10, 2000 6:30 - 8:30 PM:
Uneasy Choices in the Digital Age
by Paul Basista CAE, former National Executive Director of the Graphic Artists Guild.
OCT. 25, 2000 12-2 PM:
ISP Horror Stories with Happy Endings.
by Rudy Harper of Wolfenet, a local ISP.
NOV. 15, 2000 5-9 PM:
ARTJAM 2000 - The 4th Annual NW Illustrators Show
Held in conjunction with the "Seattle 2000" National Guild Board
Convention Seattle Hilton Hotel, 6th & University, Downtown
