OPEN MIC NIGHT RETURNS

2012 Spring/Summer Schedule

SAVE THE DATES

Friday March 23
Hosted by Hilltribe

Friday April 27
Featuring the Art Saves Us 2012 Spring/Summer Showcase

Friday May 18
Hosted by Hilltribe

Friday June 22
Including the Emcee Song writer Competition

Friday July 20
Hosted by Hilltribe
Including the In Session Singer/Song writer Competition
and Emcee Song writer Competition

Friday August 24
Featuring the Youth Leadership Group

TWIN CITIES LOCATIONS TO BE ANNOUNCED

To donate, sponsor,
book your venue as a location or
for more information
contact fres@aboutchat.org

After completing the workshop, Artists have the opportunity to propose projects for funds up to $1000.

Irrigate is an artist-led creative placemaking* initiative spanning the six miles of the Central Corridor Light Rail line in Saint Paul during the years of its construction. This is a unique opportunity that brings together huge infrastructure development, a high concentration of resident artists on both ends of the corridor, a diverse ethnic and cultural mix among the neighborhoods, and a city with a strong track record of artist community engagement. This artist-led community and economic development approach emphasizes cross-sector collaboration with local private and non-profit sectors. By mobilizing artists to engage in their community, Irrigate will change the landscape of the Central Corridor with color, art, surprise, creativity and fun.

Irrigate will:

mobilize and train artists who live, work and have a personal investment in the area to make positive physical, economic and social impacts along the corridor.
Develop and invest in permanent local resources and infrastructure to retain and attract artists – of all disciplines and experience – to have a long-term stake and role in communities along the corridor.
Irrigate is a partnership between the City of Saint Paul, Twin Cities Local Initiatives Support Corporation and Springboard for the Arts.

Visit Irrigatearts.org to learn more about who’s involved and how you can be too!

Lunch will be provided.
Childcare will be provided.

For more information,
email fres@aboutchat.org.

SPACE IS LIMITED.

PLEASE REGISTER TO RESERVE A SPOT.

An application can be downloaded here —> 2012 CAP Application (11)

Application Deadline: February 2, 2012

An application can be downloaded by clicking —> FT VI Planning Committee Application (26)

Hair & Make-Up Coordinator

• Work directly with each Fashion Designer to consult & create hair & make-up look for each collection
• Recruit  and coordinate hair & make-up artists to work with each designer
• Supervision and management of execution on day of event
• Keeping records of contact information
• Communicating between hair & make-up team and planning committee

Model Coordinator: Train and coach the models

• Working directly with each designer to select models
• Recruiting and coordinating models to work with each designer
• Coordination of model coaching training
• Supervision and management of execution on day of event
• Keeping records of contact information
• Communicating between models and planning committee

Volunteer Coordinator:  Engage the community in participating in FTVI

• Recruitment of volunteers for day-of event
• Keeping records of contact information
• Creating and implementing training
• Supervision and management of volunteers day –of event
• Communicating between volunteers and planning committee

Backstage Coordinator: Keep everything in line back stage for a smoother front stage

• Determine, coordinate and manage backstage access details
• Work with volunteer coordinator to determine staffing requirements
• Create an effective front-house and backstage communication plan/system
• Supervise and manage backstage details day-of event

Marketing and Communications

• Check FT3 email account once a day
• Create email auto-response
• Sort emails and forward to appropriate committee contact
• Design and manage all social networking accounts (myspace, facebook, etc.)
• Collect contact information and manage email database

Volunteers will be notified by February 10, 2012.  Selected volunteers are required to attend a mandatory orientation at the CHAT Studio 995 University Ave, suite 220 Saint Paul, MN 55104.

Please feel free to attach a resume to your application. Thank you for your interest.

Applications can be mailed to:

995 University Avenue, Suite 220

Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104

Emailed to: Sai@aboutchat.org           Faxed to: 651-603-6971

The history of Hmong art is rooted and sewn into the fabrics of traditional Hmong clothing where the unique combination of vibrant colors and textures makes the Hmong identifiable. Fresh Traditions is a culturally inspired fashion event that exhibits the creativity, originality and quality of work by Hmong fashion designers.

Designers of all levels are encouraged to apply. APPLICATIONS ARE DUE February 12, 2012.

An application form can be download by clicking —> FT VI Designer Application (33)

For more information, email Sai Vang at sai@aboutchat.org or call 651-603-6971.

Join us for our annual fashion show fundraiser.

All ages!! Doors open @ 6pm. Show starts @7pm.

Get your tickets: $15/Advance. $20/Door.

Get your VIP seats to see the fashion show up close starting at $60.

Where: McNamara Alumni Center (U of M campus) 200 Oak Street S.E. Minneapolis, MN 55455
*** come early for better parking***

Buy tickets online at http://brownpapertickets.com/event/198148

Also visit http://freshtraditionsfashion.com/