28 GLOBAL A Search for Soda Last spring in Wrocław, Poland, Justin Schmidt ’12 felt a little lost because he couldn’t find any root beer. This, along with wanting to portray a Delacroix-esque sea, inspired him to create Soda Pop at Sea (oil on cotton, <strong>2011</strong>). Visit fyi.mica.edu for more images <strong>of</strong> MICA student artwork from overseas.
Alumni Office Abuzz miCa’s alumni and Parent relations <strong>of</strong>fiCe has been working hard to implement regional initiatives focused on the five largest pockets <strong>of</strong> MICA alumni: Miami, Northern California, Southern California, New York City, and Baltimore/Washington, DC regions. Here are some <strong>of</strong> their efforts in doing so: Regional Facebook Groups: The New Way to Stay Connected Five new Facebook pages have been launched to cover popular alumni regions. In addition to creating online communities for alumni populations to strengthen connections with one another and remain involved with MICA, regional programming will include: invitations to local alumni openings, reunions, and cultural events; information on presidential visits; parent and student welcome parties; and opportunities for pr<strong>of</strong>essional networking such as informal happy hours. Alumni are encouraged to join these Facebook communities and post updates about exhibitions and news. MICA Alumni Exhibition in New York City Wednesday, January 11–Wednesday, February 1 A collaboration <strong>of</strong> MICA alumni in the New York City region, this showcase will exhibit the creativity and acknowledge the pr<strong>of</strong>essional careers <strong>of</strong> numerous MICA alumni. The exhibition will take place at <strong>Art</strong> Connects MICA ALUMNI: WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT OUR RELATIONSHIP. former students, you are automatically members <strong>of</strong> the MICA Alumni Association—an international network <strong>of</strong> over 16,000 graduates, in every state and 64 countries. We know you’ve paid your dues, so we don’t ask for any, but here is just some <strong>of</strong> what we give you: SUPPORT through access to the Joseph Meyerh<strong>of</strong>f Career Center. OPPORTUNITIES to participate in exhibits, receptions, openings, and talks. FRIENDS & FOLLOWERS Find us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. 15% DISCOUNT from the School for Pr<strong>of</strong>essional & Continuing Studies (does not apply to non-credit courses). Additional Alumni Benefits are being considered. For a comprehensive list, please visit www.mica.edu/alumni. It will only take a second to show us how much you care... visit mica.edu/alumnicontact, call 410/255-2397, or email us at alumnirelations@mica.edu, so we can be together again. ALUMNI New York (491 Broadway, 5th Floor), the former studio space <strong>of</strong> the late, legendary abstract expressionist painter, Bill Dutterer ’65 ’67. Jamie Johnson, Bill’s wife, runs the studio. Strategic National <strong>Art</strong>s Alumni Project MICA is participating in the Strategic National <strong>Art</strong>s Alumni Project—a one-<strong>of</strong>-a-kind survey that explores the lives <strong>of</strong> arts alumni nationwide. When MICA alumni complete the survey, they’ll have access to a site where they can see how their experience compares to other arts graduates—where they live and work, what they earn, and how their arts educations have influenced their lives. By providing the alumni <strong>of</strong>fice with a current email address, alumni can be sure not to miss their chance to share their experiences and help shape the future <strong>of</strong> arts education across the country and at MICA. Contact Alumni Relations at alumnirelations@mica.edu or 410-225-2397. The (E)merge <strong>Art</strong> Fair in Washington, DC Numerous MICA alumni came together at the Capitol Skyline Hotel from September 22-25 for the (e)merge art fair, which featured international galleries and nonpr<strong>of</strong>its, along with artists, curator and panel discussions, and performances. New Class <strong>of</strong> Alumni Council Members Forty-one council members have been appointed to MICA’s Alumni Council, each reflecting the diversity <strong>of</strong> the above regions. These members will serve three-year terms, which are set to expire in May 2014. A full list <strong>of</strong> council members is available on www.mica.edu. 29
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