Presenting Your Work New Professional Development Workshop Featuring Len Marks of Len Marks Photography & Wendy Curtis & Tom Northrop of the Huntington Art Center Wednesday, November 1, 2023, 4:00 - 6:00PM |
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The Huntington Arts Council is proud to present year 2 of our FREE Professional Development Series. Based on the feedback of two HAC surveys, this PD program was developed for the community, by the community. These entrepreneurial workshops focus on identity, community engagement and finance for Long Island based artists and organizations looking to strengthen their practice and programs. |
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“I’ve been an active part of the Long Island Arts Community for just over 5 years at the point of writing this testimonial. In that time, I have attended many professional development classes and practicums across Long Island. I am so, so grateful that Huntington Arts Council has the opportunity to provide these services to the Long Island Arts Community because they are the most in-depth professional development series that I have been able to find… and continue to return to. These courses have given me the tools to plan my career and the confidence to tackle it.” – C. Artist Attendee |
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FREE Presenting Your Work Featuring Len Marks of Len Marks Photography & Wendy Curtis & Tom Northrop of the Huntington Art Center November 1, 2023 4:00PM - 6:00PM Huntington Arts Council 213 Main St., Huntington NY, 11743 & Online |
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Join Len Marks of Len Marks Photography and Wendy Curtis & Tom Northrop of the Huntington Art Center to discuss presenting your artwork in the best way possible. First, Len Marks will demonstrate the difference between a do-it-yourself setup for photographing your work versus a professional setup, explaining when each is most appropriate. Next, Wendy Curtis and Tom Northrop will share their framing expertise with us, highlighting best practices and what artists should consider when displaying artwork. |
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Len Marks is a seasoned photographer with over 32 years of experience, specializing in multiple facets of photography. His expertise spans across artist branding, business photography, and actor headshots, each with its unique approach and purpose. In the realm of business photography, Len's core focus lies in professional headshots and editorial portraits. He believes that headshots are not merely about capturing a visually appealing image but are a reflection of one's true essence. Len approaches headshots as 90% psychology and 10% photography, understanding that successful headshot photography requires the ability to connect with people and effectively communicate their story. As a people person, Len excels at creating a comfortable environment for his clients, allowing them to express their authentic selves and capturing their professional persona in a meaningful way. |
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Wendy Curtis and Tom Northrop own the Huntington Art Center, custom framing and art gallery. They have both been framing and working in galleries for over 35 years. Wendy graduated from R.I.T, studying photography, art history and advertising design. Tom studied painting and drawing at Maryland Institute College of Art. Owning and operating a business makes it hard to find the time to create art, but Wendy tries to carve out a little every now and then, and has shown her work at Salmagundi Club NYC, Soho Photo Gallery, Alex Ferrone Gallery, Huntington Arts Council, Art League of Long Island, fotofoto gallery, Artists' Market, and of course Huntington Art Center. Tom is a Certified Master Framer, has framed tens of thousands of pieces over his career, and has hung more than he can count. Wendy says, "We've both been framing and presenting art for so long, we've gone from doing it all by hand, to using a CMC machine and computers! We look forward to sharing our skills and knowledge with fellow artists!" |
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This Professional Development Series is made possible in part with funds from Cataliotti Law and the Statewide Community Regrants – Upstate / Long Island Recovery Initiative of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. |
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About Huntington Arts Council Now celebrating our 60th year, the Huntington Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization which enriches the quality of life of Long Islanders with programs and services that address the needs and interests of artists, cultural organizations and the community. The Council's programs reach over one million Long Island residents, and it serves the entire region with its cultural listings at www.huntingtonarts.org. The Huntington Arts Council has been designated a "Primary Institution" by the New York State Council on the Arts, a title meaning "vital to the cultural life of New York State." The Council is the official arts coordinating agency for the Town of Huntington, and serves as the primary regranting agency on Long Island for the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), in addition to its services to over 600 member cultural organizations and individual artist members. Programs are made possible in part by funding from the New York State Council on the Arts, the Town of Huntington, the Suffolk County Department of Cultural Affairs, the County of Suffolk, corporations, foundations and individuals. |
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