Tony Luna Creative- Update- 11-30-2-21
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>>> Creative Career Transition reports and inspirational notes have been sent into Tony Luna Creative for posting by people we have had the honor to work with, and creative soul mates who support those who are pursuing their dreams. Those reports, and other important information about career development, comprise these monthly updates.
Thanks to the Friends of TLC who keep creating exciting and meaningful careers and you are encouraged to let us know about your accomplishments so you can inspire others to follow their own creative passions through this monthly blog! <<<
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…AND HERE ARE THE COMPLETE STORIES…
Our next Zoom SchmoozeFest! will be Thursday, 13 January, 2022. That seems like a long ways away but you should mark the date down on your new calendar so you can be ready after the Holidays to spend some time with our wonderful community of like-minded artists, designers, and entrepreneurs. Start putting together the presentation deck of your latest accomplishments so you can share your artwork, or try out your new pitch. We will be online again though Zoom so you can be anywhere in the world and still be a part of our growing family of forward thinking individuals. The link for the event will be in the next Tony Luna Creative- Update blog which will be sent out the end of December…
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Editor’s note: The pandemic has caused a seismic shift in the way people look at their jobs, and their lifestyles. In the following recent article by Jennifer Liu in CNBC’s “Make It” section, record numbers of people are rethinking what to do next now that they have an opportunity to reinvent their careers.
If you, or someone you know, is considering shifting gears and looking for a more meaningful career the classes offered through Art Center Extension may help you to gain the skills necessary to enhance your resume and find a more satisfying career direction.
And if you are not certain what the next steps might be to ensure you are moving in the right direction for yourself and loved ones, take a look at the Art Center Extension class titled, “Crafting a Meaningful Career- Part One- Discovering the Dream” in which you will take a deep dive into what you want for the future based on your past experiences. For those who already know what they want, but need guidance on how to get there, Crafting a Meaningful Career- Part Two- “Forming the Dream,” and Part Three- “Fulfilling the Dream” help you develop a Business Plan/Life Plan so you can design your own purpose driven career path. Now’s the time to take the next most important steps to a Meaningful Career, and Art Center is here to help!
In the words of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, “Happiness is not ready made, it comes from your own actions.”
A record 4.4 million people quit in September as Great Resignation shows no signs of stopping
Published Fri, Nov 12 20211:09 PM EST
Jennifer Liu
A record-high 4.4 million people, or 3% of workers, quit their job in September, according to the Labor Department’s latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey released Friday.
The tight market, where workers have more leverage to move around and employers are doing everything they can to staff up, is already impacting the holiday shopping season, ZipRecruiter chief economist Julia Pollak tells CNBC Make It.
And there’s reason to believe quitting will continue well into 2022.
Quits increased the most in arts, entertainment and recreation (like people who staff live events); other services (which ranges from auto workers to hairstylists to laundry workers); and local and state government jobs.
So far, roughly 34.4 million people have quit their jobs this year, with more than 24 million doing so since April. By comparison, 36.3 million people quit their job in all of 2020.
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Art Center Extension
- Registration for the Spring term began 29 November, 2021. Classes begin 18 January, 2021 and the Spring term ends 28 April, 2022.
With nearly 200 innovative courses in art and design, ACX offers a world of possibilities.
ACX—the College’s part-time continuing studies program—is ideal for students, adult learners and practicing professionals who want to refine existing skills or learn new ones.
ACX is where many students first explore the educational opportunities ArtCenter offers, take courses and create projects to build their portfolios for admission.
Also open to art and design professionals as well as those new to the creative process, ACX offers a wide range of challenging, studio-based and academic classes taught by many of the same faculty teaching in the College’s degree programs.
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All “Crafting a Meaningful Career” classes are three hours long and are conducted online using the Zoom platform.
- “Crafting a Meaningful Career- Part One- Discovering the Dream”- Begins 18 January, 2022 and runs for fourteen weeks and ends 19 April.
- “Crafting a Meaningful Career- Part Two- Forming the Dream”- Begins 20 January, runs three weeks and ends 24 February.
- “Crafting a Meaningful Career- Part Three- Fulfilling the Dream”- Begins 10 March, runs three weeks and ends 14 April.
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Check out the Course Descriptions and find the classes that will enhance your life, and possibly your livelihood. Sharpen your skills, learn new technologies, or take that class you always wanted to take by checking the catalogue of intriguing classes that will expand your world and your creativity at: https://www.artcenter.edu/acn/coursedescriptions.jsp
Then follow up by contacting Art Center at Night, 626-396-2319 and talk to one of the informative counselors.
The general link to ACX is https://www.artcenter.edu/acx/
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(Editor’s note: Even though this event has passed it is imperative that we send our congratulations along to Nathan. Well done Nathan and keep up your great work!)
Nathan Weikert- Artist- “Hi Tony, Hope you are well! I’m sorry for such a late notice, but I wanted to let you know that I’m having an open studio event tomorrow (details on the attached flyer). Since the last time we spoke I moved to a new and slightly bigger studio space and have produced a decent amount of work. It’s now time to share with others.
I also want to thank you again for the magic that you do in your ACX class. I don’t think I realized that art making was going to come back into my life so intensely. It feels really good and I want to tell you how important you were in this process. You said some things that I didn’t believe at the time, but here I am, making art again and loving it.
I hope you are great!!!
Sincerely,”
Nathan
Nathan Weikert (he/him/his) Associate Director Admissions
ArtCenter College of Design 1700 Lida St. Pasadena, CA 91103 www.artcenter.edu
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Laura Elliott, Author and Ghost Writer:
From Laura’s newsletter: “I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends. A few celebrations we had this year included a feast of Southern Cooking which featured a coffee and rum roast:) I'm most grateful for the health of our growing family this year and getting to cuddle my grandson. Enjoying time with loved ones is the best way to usher in this holiday season.
One of the blessings of our dinners together is listening to each others' stories. Have you heard the ones you need to hear? Have you told the ones you are dying to tell? I think there's nothing more tragic than a story untold. People these days are hurting, confused, sad, stuck and could possibly only breakthrough their despair by reading your story.
It's Cyber Monday and I'm not a big box store with lots of loot. But if you're shopping today, I'd like you to know I have a deal––a bundle of 4, 1-hour coffee talks. That's a month of writing inspiration, clarity, and editing. On the calls, we will specifically talk about your WIP (Work In Progress) or we will spitball your inspirations around a future writing project. I'll help you figure out a way around the confusion to come up with a plan to get 'er done!
Normally this package would cost $600. Today I'm offering this special bundle for more than 50% off, but this offer DOES END ON FRIDAY DECEMBER 3!
Get the deal here. https://calendly.com/laurasmagicday/cyber-monday-coffee-talk-deal-package-of-4?month=2021-11
This is all about writing from the heart. Don't let the inspiration for your book pass you by.
What a joy it has been to serve my clients in this way with lots of gratitude this year for their Kirkus-starred reviews, TV interviews, radio and podcast interviews with NPR and other top networks, endorsements from celebrities like Deepak Chopra, as well as New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestsellers.
So, what are you waiting for?
I just want to encourage you to do whatever it takes to get the story you need to tell out in a world so desperately in need of inspiration!
You got this word warrior!
Your Go-To Ghost,”
Laura
831-521-8933
elliwrite@yahoo.com
http://www.laurasmagicday.com/blog/
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Meditations for Calm
Giving Thanks <3
- Ellen Friedlander, Photographer, Artist-
I am grateful for all of YOU.
As we barrel into the holiday season, I would like to offer a respite through my photographic series Meditations for Calm...
Click here to view the full collection.
https://www.ellenfriedlanderphotography.com/projects#/meditations-for-calm/
If this work resonates and you could see a print on your walls, please contact me via email,
emfphoto59@gmail.com
http://ellenfriedlanderphotography.com
Facebook: Ellenfriedlanderphotography.com
Facebook: Ellen M Friedlander
instagram: emfphoto59
949.422.5117
Sending Love, Light, and Creative Flow,
Ellen
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Tony
Tony Luna Creative
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Adjunct Professor, Senior Faculty: 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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