Tony Luna Creative- Update- 4-30-2021
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- Our next Zoom-SchmoozeFest is set for Thursday, May 13 from 6:30 to 9:30 (Pacific Daylight Time).
Set your clocks and get ready to share your own artwork, or at least, become inspired by the magnificent work of others. And with our Zoom online presence you can be anywhere in the world and join in the fun of our creative networking event.
Here’s the link to an evening of free wonderment sharing with like-minded creatives:
https://artcenter.zoom.us/j/4615644020?pwd=RDZBcjEraGhJMnFmNmlxRy94U3pCUT09
Meeting ID: 461 564 4020
Passcode: 0008856
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- Art Center Extension classes are still open for registration for the summer term. The first day of ACX classes will be Monday, May 17.
To see a list of exciting classes go to https://www.artcenter.edu/acn/coursedescriptions.jsp
Then to register for a mind-expanding, life enhancing class, click on https://www.artcenter.edu/acx/index.php?page=how-to-register
- And, if you or someone you know is considering doing a career pivot, I’d be happy to talk to you about our career reinvention class, Crafting a Meaningful Career. I have been teaching this course for over fifteen years and I am always amazed at the incredible new careers our students design for themselves and the successes we have seen.
To be honest, at this time, no one has signed up for the Crafting a Meaningful Career-Part One-Discovering the Dream, our initial class, for the summer term, starting May 18 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM (PDT). If there is one thing the pandemic has taught us it is that, in the words of George Eliot, “It’s never too late to be what you might have been.”
Now is the time to take a deep dive into the career goals you want to achieve, and how to make that dream a reality. If you would like to talk about whether this class is right for you give me, Tony Luna, a call at 818-842-5490 and I will be happy to talk things over. This could be the choice you need to craft your own meaningful career.
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…HERE ARE THE COMPLETE STORIES…
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- Shirin Raban, Designer, Cine-Ethnographer, Educator- “The Fifth Question, Why Is this Passover Different?”
“Great news! My film, #TheFifthQuestion is streaming at Amazon Indie Pix. This is a wonderful subscription platform for foreign films.” #womeninfilm #womenfilmmakers #filmmaker #film #indiefilmmaker #indiefilms #independentfilm #documentary #visualart #director #visualstorytelling #Shirin #Ethnography #Passover #Migration #Religion #Judaism #illustrator
For 2700 years, Jews in Iran have celebrated Passover to commemorate the Exodus of their ancestors from Egypt. Iranian Jews residing in Los Angeles have experienced another exodus in their lifetimes, leaving Iran after the Islamic revolution in 1979. The Fifth Question examines the Persian Passover tradition in the Iranian-American Jewish community in Los Angeles, reflecting on inter-generational continuity through the eyes of three generations.
Parents and grandparents born and raised in Iran and college-age youth born and raised in Los Angeles share memories and experiences through candid interviews and intimate moments preparing symbolic foods and participating in the Seder ritual. This cross-cultural exploration of relationships between generations addresses issues of cultural identity and first generation immigrants.
- Robert Gallagher, Photographer
“We have a winner!
I am honored and gratified (especially in this year) to have been selected as a winner in the Communication Arts Photography Annual 2021. It’s a huge honor in that it's one of the most respected photo-industry awards around. Special thanks to Harvey Cohen, my subject, for playing along!
For those of us in the photo-world, you’ll know there’s been a trend lately towards very heavily color-gelled portraiture. Now I’d never felt that good about my own color-gel game, but I was curious to see if I could crack that nut. So I set about trying to rectify that, ideally in a not-so overdone, overpowering way, but a slightly more subtle way, which I felt pretty good about. But then to be recognized for the work, in Communication Arts no less, I cannot tell you how satisfying that feels. Never stop playing, even when you don’t feel that confident about what you’re doing.
One final note…. of the 2,328 entries there were a total of 109 winners. So that's a success rate of about 4.6%, it’s effectively easier to get into Harvard or Yale! Oh yeah, and that’s my fourth since 2015, so I’m feeling pretty chuffed right now. Hey, Tom Brady, I get it buddy.”
Robert Gallagher p h o t o g r a p h e r
Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Mark Winston, Photographer, Visual Artist-
Photo by Kayla Winston (C) 2021
“Hello Mr Luna,
I wanted to take a moment and say thank you for opening the doors of like-minded individual’s & Artists. Below You will find a link about what I’ve been up to!
Thanks Again,”
Marc A. Winston
M62Photography
https://shoutoutla.com/meet-marc-winston-photographer-visual-artist/
(Editor’s note: The following is an excerpt from the article about Mark in ShoutoutLA)- Meet Marc Winston: Photographer & Visual Artist
SLA:“We had the good fortune of connecting with Marc Winston and we’ve shared our conversation below. Hi Marc, the decisions we make often shape our story in profound ways. What was one of the most difficult decisions you’ve had to make?
M.W.: The most difficult decision that I’ve ever had to make is deciding to truly believe in myself. To fully and unapologetically immerse myself in that experience without expectations, without guaranteed outcomes. The process of self discovery is limitless and crucial to our development, we are always learning, growing and evolving. However, on occasion we forget who we are, and what inspires us to create or capture a moment in time. I had to delve inward to rediscover myself, and by focusing inward I was able to remember and see the beauty in life, the light and the dark.
SLA: Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
M, W.: I’m excited to continue to experience the natural evolution and magic of this artistry. Through the lens I’m constantly reminded that each person is divinely unique and there is a spirituality and magic in our uniqueness that is unwavering. As an artist one of the lessons that I’ve learned along the way is that you cannot separate who you are from your art. When I first started shooting, in many ways it was therapeutic to step outside of myself and focus on the world around me. Over time I began to recognize that the uniqueness of my eye, my perspective, my experiences carry an energy that shapes what is being captured through my lens. This uniqueness is your gift to yourself and the world and cannot be separated from the art, nor should it.
SLA: Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
M. W.: Due to COVID, my favorite spot in the city is at home with my family.”
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Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout? Special thanks goes to my management team, family, friends and creative collaborators.
Website: https://www.m62photography.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m62photography/
Image Credits Marc Winston | M62Photography
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- Adam Mefford, Architect- Currency (Human Capital Network)-
“Mr. Luna, good evening I’m pleased to share this fundraising email with you, to bring to light a bit of the work we’ve been doing to launch a new vision for design training, in particular, our focus is to build bridges between minority communities and gainful employment in the gaming, animation and film studios here in LA. Please see below for more context, and if you could please share this email with selected folks in your circle, we would welcome any connections you may recommend.
my best,”
Adam
Talent is equally distributed, but opportunities are not.
-Leila Janah
About Emile Cohl Atelier:
Emil Coho Atelier is a social impact Video Game Design and Animation educational institution.
ECA was founded in 2019 as a nonprofit in collaboration with Ecole Emile Cohl, a prestigious award-winning French institution established in 1984. ECA allocates merit-based scholarships to students admitted to its inclusive and rigorous program. In support of intellectual breadth and to educate tomorrow’s industry leaders, Emile Cohl Atelier provides technical and soft skills training as well as inroads to some of the fastest growing $150B+ creative industries.
As a nonprofit, ECA relies on the generous support of its incredible sponsors. Might you consider becoming one? In order to bridge socio-economic and inclusivity gaps found within the arts, students are allotted the opportunity to engage with prestigious industry mentors and train under world-class instructors. ECA is dedicated to providing these talented voices with a bridge into the industry, breaking the systemic barriers that prevent them from joining the field.
Prestige and inclusion at the intersection of rigor and resilience, Emile Cohl Atelier promotes merit and excellence in hopes of educational equality. Each individual or corporate donation is tax-deductible and comes with an IRS-compliant donation receipt as well as public recognition on our website; thank you for helping us change the lives of the most promising aspiring visual artists and storytellers.
By joining forces, we will reach our $100,000 fundraising goal by 05/15/2021! Please feel free to reach out anytime with questions.
Sincerely,
Guillaume Champavere, Executive Director
Make a difference- https://www.cohl.art/support-eca/
Adam Mefford
Architect
Currency
[human capital network]
213 446.2492 | Adam@currency.cx | www.currency.cx
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- Mauren Brodbeck, Swiss multi-sensory artist-
“Dear Friends, Collectors and art lovers,
I am pleased to announce you I will take part in three contemporary art and photography events:
PHOTO GENÈVE FESTIVAL from April 30th until May 2nd, 2021
Online exhibition MACROPLAY
Online conference on my photographic practice DIGITAL EXPLORATIONS, Saturday May 1st 6:30 pm; http://phge.ch/
30 + 30… IS THE NEW PUNK du 3 au 23 mai 2021
Collective exhibition Gallery Analix Forever. The gallery celebrates its 30 years + 30 days, HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANALIX FOREVER!!!
Opening receptions from May 5th until May 8th, 2021; https://analixforever.com/
MONTAGNE MAGIQUE MYSTIQUE du 7 mai au 26 septembre 2021; https://www.mbal.ch/
Collective exhibition Musée des Beaux-Arts Le Locle
An installation of new artworks entitled ANIMA; https://www.mbal.ch/expo/mauren-brodbeck/?lang=en
The opening reception will be announced at a later date
See you!”
Mauren
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Tony
Tony Luna Creative
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Adjunct Professor: Art Center College of Design
Author: "How to Grow as a Photographer: Reinventing Your Career" Allworth Press and
"Mastering the Business of Photography: What the Pros Do When They Are Not Taking Incredible Photos" Skyhorse/Allworth Press
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