Art Chicago, May 1-4

Art Chicago 2009, the annual international fair of contemporary and modern art, brings together the world's leading emerging and established galleries. Art Chicago offers curator, collectors, artists, and art enthusiasts a comprehensive survey of current and historic work, from cutting-edge to modern masters in a wide variety of media including: painting, photography, drawings, prints, sculpture, video, and special installations. 

Art Chicago will be located at: 

The Merchandise Mart

222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, 12th floor

Chicago, IL 60654

For more information on general hours and purchasing tickets, visit http://www.artchicago.com/

Professional Development! TONIGHT!

Thomas & Associates, Inc./www.artstaffing.comThe leading art staffing and art career service firm presents

How to Find a Job in the Arts in Challenging Times
A Workshop for Emerging and Mid-CareerArts & Culture Professionals

WHAT:
How to Find a Job in the Arts in Challenging Times is a two-hourworkshop developed specifically for job seekers in the arts andculture sector. Whether you want to work in galleries, museums, artcenters, performing arts, or auction houses, experts from Thomas &Associates, Inc. will provide you with essential information andaction steps to start and advance your career. Refreshments will beserved.

WHEN:
6:30-8:30 pm, Thursday, March 26, 2009
Workshop begins promptly at 6.30pmCheck-in and Networking begins at 6.00pm

WHERE:
Spertus610 South Michigan AvenueChicago, IL
Don’t miss this important opportunity to:
Understand the current job market and developing trendsIdentify your skills & match them to job opportunitiesManage your job searchStrengthen your resume and cover letterPrepare for and succeed with your job interview

Space is limited! Pre-payment is required. Secure your registration atwww.artstaffing.com or contact Tracey King, Senior Associate/ Chicagoat 312.650.5220.

Reduced Rate:
$99 per person
Special Rate:
$45 for members of Chicago’s EMP Group

Presenter:Geri Thomas, President of Thomas & Associates, Inc., has been involvedwith arts & culture organizations internationally for more than 25years and conducts numerous professional development workshops oncareers, employment and workforce issues.
“The career services you needto get the arts & culture position you want.”
Geri Thomas, PresidentTracey King, Senior AssociateThomas & Associates, Inc.400 East Randolph, Prof. Bldg. #205Chicago, IL 60601Phone: 312.650.5220www.artstaffing.com

Art replaces Ads

Hey EMPs,

Check this out. A firefox application that allows you to replace ad boxes on the webpage you are viewing with images of artwork....

http://planckstudios.com/news/2009/mar/05/add-art-smart-firefox-extension/

Sheetal

Snow Days Chicago

Thought this might be a interesting winter event! 

Snow Days Chicago

A FREE five-day festival on Michigan Avenue in Grant Park featuring a snow sculpture design competition,  dog sled demonstrations, kids activities and much more! 

Feb 12 -16, 2009 

See event details and programs at: 

http://www.explorechicago.org/city/en/things_see_do/event_landing/special_events/mose/snow_days_chicago.html

EMP Planning Event this Winter!

Hello and Happy New Year.  

This winter we have an upcoming networking and planning event.  RSVP to sheetalita@gmail.com, here are the details: 

EMP Networking and Planning Event

When: Wednesday February 4, 2009

Time: 6-8pm

Place: Sheetal's house; 4444 North Damen Avenue, Unit 2E 

How to get there: Montrose or Damen Brown line stops, Damen Bus, Montrose Bus. 

What to Bring: Beverage of your choice. I will provide food and some drinks for the evening.

This will be a super casual event and a good one to network and meet your fellow EMPs. We will talk about ideas for upcoming events, what kind of resources we have among us, and more! 

Hope you can join! 

the Art Institute of Chicago's New Modern Wing

to open to the public May 16, 2009...

http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/theskyline/2008/11/art-institute-n.html

Fall Event Fun!

Thanks to all who came to our fall event at the MCA on Tuesday November 11 for Bingo/Tango. We had a great time!

Remember to post any events, programs, or interesting links here for other EMPs to enjoy!

Also let's start thinking about our Winter event!