FEBRUARY 2013
Events
Action Surf Photography in Rincon, Puerto Rico
Saturday, March 2 – Sunday, March 10
Limited space available. RSVP now!
One of the premier surf photographers, Art Brewer, and a highly skilled and talented support staff (including Jean Paul Van Swae of Surfer magazine and professional surfer Otto Flores) lead this specially designed workshop on action surf photography. This is a unique opportunity to learn the technical skills and equipment necessary to shoot surfing and other water-related sports, but also offers a rare opportunity to become immersed in the surf culture of Rincon, Puerto Rico’s “Hawaii of the Atlantic.”
Questions? Contact Michelle Mercurio, associate director of Arts Abroad, at mmercurio@sva.edu or 212.592.2073.
Free Model Drawing Sessions
Mondays, January 14 – April 8 (except 2/18, 3/4)
7 – 10pm
George Washington Residence Hall Solarium, top floor
23 Lexington Avenue
Free, exclusive to alumni
First come, first served. Classes fill up quickly! Please bring your own drawing materials. Alumni ID card and photo ID needed for entry. To print out your alumni ID card, go here.
Tax Strategies for Artists
Wednesday, February 6
6:30 – 8pm
136 West 21 Street, Room 631-F
Free, exclusive to alumni
The Office of Career Development welcomes you to a workshop with CPA and attorney Michael Goldberg. Michael will focus on tax planning and compliance issues for freelancers and artists to consider. Topics will include choice of business entity (corporation, LLC, sole proprietorship), worker classification (employee vs. independent contractor), tax filing requirements, tax deductions, expense deductions for home office and equipment purchases, IRS recordkeeping requirements, sales tax considerations relating to sales of artwork and purchases of art supplies, so-called 'hobby loss rules' and deductions for retirement plan contributions. The focus is practical applications of tax rules to specific situations.
Reservations required. Visit collegecentral.com/sva and view “Upcoming Events & Programs.”
Questions? Contact cd@sva.edu
The Funding Ecosystem: What You Should Know Before You Start Fundraising
Thursday, February 28
6:30 – 8pm
133 West 21 Street, Room 301-C
Free, exclusive to alumni
This workshop, hosted by the Office of Career Development and the Computer Animation and Visual Effects Department, covers information that artists need as they begin to research and apply for grants. Topics of discussion include types of funding sources, frequently used terms in fundraising, what happens once your application is submitted and processes to follow and understand from the initial inquiry through receipt of a grant. The goal of this workshop is to prepare artists to understand and better navigate the range of funding resources available to the field.
Reservations required. Visit collegecentral.com/sva and view “Upcoming Events & Programs.”
Questions? Contact cd@sva.edu.
Mentors needed at Free Arts NYC!
Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of under-served teenagers? Apply to become a mentor with Free Arts NYC's Portfolio Mentorship program! Portfolio Mentorship will match under-served teenagers applying to arts high schools and colleges with experienced volunteer mentors to guide them through the application process. Anyone with specific questions can contact Brittany Ungerleider at brittany_u@freeartsnyc.org. For more information, click here.
Need help landing your first job?
Check out Behance's online magazine, 99U.com. "How to Get Hired When You Are Just Starting Out" outlines some tips for alumni hoping to get their first internship, client, job or even interview. Click here for more information
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Hurricane Sandy
Post-Sandy Panel on the Relief Effort
John Mattiuzzi (MFA 2012 Computer Art), still from Frankenstorm (2012)
A Panel Discussion
On Thursday, January 31, the Office of Alumni Affairs hosted a Post-Sandy panel discussion on the relief effort and artists' response to the storm. Charles H. Traub, chair of the MFA Photography, Video and Related Media Department, moderated the talk.
Alumnus John Mattiuzzi (MFA 2012 Computer Art) discussed his video Frankenstorm, which captured the human and emotional impact of the storm in Brooklyn. Alumnus Jessica Rionero (BFA 2010 Film and Video) from BeGracious.org and founder Chelsea Marino, described their non profit's mission to raise money for the purpose of rebuilding people's homes. Kathy Shorr (BFA 1988 Photography), founder and director of The Summer in the City Project, spoke about her experience helping Katrina survivors in New Orleans and how it inspired her to aid Sandy's youngest victims. Dena Muller, director of new initiatives at the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA), explained the impact the storm has had on the wider community as well as the art world and the steps NYFA is taking to provide assistance.
The event was a huge success. A podcast recording of the panel will be available next week. Stay tuned.
Alumni events
February Alumni Mixer in Williamsburg
Wednesday, February 20, 6 – 8pm
Radegasthall , 113 North 3 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(Right off the L train Bedford stop)
Free, exclusive to alumni
The Office of Alumni Affairs welcomes you to an evening with Marc McAndrews (BFA 1998 Photography). Marc discusses his new book, Nevada Rose: Inside the American Brothel, which captures the day-to-day reality of legal prostitution. First drink is on the house and complimentary appetizers will be served.
Reservations required. Write alumnirsvp@sva.edu with "February Mixer" in the subject line.
Pictured: Marc McAndrews (BFA 1998 Photography), cover, Nevada Rose (2011).
The Distinguished Alumnus Lecture
Wednesday, March 13, 7pm
SVA Theatre, 333 West 23 Street
Free and open to the public
Julia Hoffman (BFA 2002 Graphic Design), creative director of advertising and graphic design at the Museum of Modern Art, discusses her life and career after graduating from SVA.
Call to LA alumni
SVA Alumnus Lecture in LA with Mark Ulano
Thursday, March 7
7 – 9pm
The Standard Hotel, Hollywood
8300 West Sunset Boulevard
Free, exclusive to alumni
The Office of Alumni Affairs and Film and Video Department are pleased to welcome you to an evening with Academy Award winning production sound mixer Mark Ulano (1975 Film and Video). His films include Iron Man 2 (2010), Inglourious Basterds (2009), Grindhouse (2007), Wedding Crashers (2005), Kill Bill 2 (2004), Kill Bill (2003) and Titanic (1997). Q&A will follow the presentation.
Space is limited. RSVP by Friday, March 1 to alumnirsvp@sva.edu
Alumni Benefits Spotlight
Did you know that SVA is one of a handful of organizations asked to be part of the curated pages on Kickstarter, the popular fund-raising website that brings together creative entrepreneurs and donors? Members of the SVA community are invited to submit their Kickstarter projects for consideration to extrelations@sva.edu.
Are you looking for career advice? The Office of Career Development provides alumni access to College Central Network, an online job board that also offers many job search resources. Among College Central's tools is an extensive iTunes podcast library of free five- to -six minute pieces on career-related tips such as resumes, interviews, internships, mentoring, dress for success and networking. Click here to download. If you have not done so already, be sure to register for College Central Network by logging on at collegecentral.com/sva.
Among the many benefits available to SVA alumni are discounts on insurance, theater tickets and CAVA store purchases. For a full list of benefits, go to alumni.sva.edu/Benefits.