We’re excited to announce that the RAF Creative SPEEDATE event is officially sold out! On Monday February 9th, 64 college students and 32 creative professionals from our community will be coming together speedate-style at John Myers Photography to participate in this annual event. Stay tuned for other upcoming RAF events—plenty of opportunities to connect still to come! Thanks again to our sponsors RIT and John Myers Photography.
— Anne Esse
The RAF has decided to extend the deadline for early bird tickets to the 2009 ADDY Awards and Party to Monday, February 9, 2009. From now until the 9th, tickets to the ADDYs are $60 for members, $70 for non members, and $25 for students.
Tickets purchased after February 9th will increase to $65 for members and $75 for non members. Student tickets will remain $25.
Visit http://www.rafconnect.com/Events/ADDYs/tickets to order.
— RAF Connect
Good news if you’re scrambling to get your 2009 RAF ADDY entries in on time. The deadline for entries has been extended until Friday, February 6th, 2009 by 5:00pm. As a reminder, all entries must be mounted, with exception of interactive pieces and broadcast TV or radio work. Please refer to the official rules and guidelines for complete details on how work is to be presented. Mounted and unmounted entries must be dropped off at John Myers Photography (directions here) by the deadline. Payment may be made after registering entries at omnicontests.com/addy or may be dropped off with your entries.
For a copy of the rules, guidelines and entry form, please visit rafconnect.com/events/addys.
Here’s a look at the trailer for “Beautiful Losers” starring Thomas Campbell, Shepard Fairey, Jo Jackson, Chris Johanson, Margaret Kilgallen, Harmony Korine, Geoff McFetridge, Barry McGee, Mike Mills, Stephen Powers, Ed Templeton, with Cheryl Dunn, Peggy Honeywell, Aaron Rose, and Deanna Templeton.
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The RAF joined together with AIGA Upstate New York, ArtAwake, Rochester Artech, The Little Theatre, and Second Storie to put on a special free screening of the movie Thursday February 5, 2009 at the Little. You can still register for a free ticket at http://www.beautifullosersrochester.org/. Hope to see everyone there.
In the spirit of its commitment to education, the American Advertising Federation will hold a three-week nationwide book drive to promote literacy among disadvantaged children and youth. Book drive dates: October 27 – November 18. The drive will be held in conjunction with the Books for Kids Foundation. The new public service project demonstrates the advertising industry’s comprehensive understanding of corporate responsibility and the value and vital importance of education.
The AAF is asking members from its college chapters, clubs and corporate organizations and companies to donate new children’s books in the category of kindergarten through third grade. Books in Spanish are also encouraged. The AAF’s goal is 5,000 new books to be collected from October 27 to November 18, 2008. Donations will be accepted from either individual AAF members or as part of a group donation from a club, college chapter or member company.
Click here to know more.
The American Advertising Federation is excited to offer you an exclusive 35 percent discount to upcoming ad:tech conferences as a benefit of your membership!
ad:tech conference events provide advertising, marketing and technology professionals with speakers, panels and workshops all focused on the media industry. ad:tech conference gives you the opportunity to stay on the cutting edge of the trade with multiple events worldwide.
Upcoming Conference:
ad:tech New York
New York Hilton
November 3–6
Catch Shelly Lazarus as she opens day two of ad:tech New York with her keynote presentation “Dispatches from the Digital Frontier.” The conference features a stellar group of media, agency and brand all-stars from AAF member companies, including: Ogilvy & Mather, MediaVest USA, Initiative Media, Group M Interaction, NYTimes.com, Businessweek.com, CondeNet, Turner, Procter & Gamble and General Mills. Jonathan Klein, president, CNN/U.S., presents the opening keynote on Election Day! Join us for this annual powerhouse event.
Register here and receive a 35 percent discount off the current online rate for a Full Conference Pass! Use code: 35NYE5
Our friends at AIGA have a cool event we wanted to tell you about. Come out for cocktails, mingling and plenty of inspiration to get your vote on!
event:
get out the vote poster display
date:
thursday october 30, 6-8pm
venue:
Abilene Bar and Lounge
153 Liberty Pole Way Rochester, NY
description:
-24 juried posters printed by AIGA National will be on display.
-250+ posters will be projected.
View Posters here.
-AIGA Upstate Member, Anna Keeler was selected as one of the twenty-four posters. She will be our guest of honor.
-Posters will be raffled off at event.
More details to come on monday, october 20th, 2008.
Visit the AIGA Upstate New York website for more information.
We held our 6th annual Freelance Creative Expo tonight at the Memorial Art Gallery. Over 30 exhibitors and about 150 attendees participated. I heard a lot of good comments and saw a lot of new faces. Many thanks to Diane Fitzgerald Harris for coordinating. Also, thanks to our great sponsors: Monroe Litho, Brewer & Newell, Digitech, A Touch of Excellence and AdHub for your tremendous support. Whether you were a sponsor, an attendee or an exhibitor, we really appreciate your participation. I’d love to hear what you thought of this year’s event. Please feel free to leave a comment here or send us an email and let us know your feedback.
The AAF is launching a new organization-wide public service initiative—a three-week book drive to benefit the Books for Kids Foundation, which they hope underscores AAF’s commitment to education.
The AAF is encouraging individual members from all of their clubs, as well as college chapters and corporate organizations, to donate new books appropriate for kids ages kindergarten to third grade during the drive, October 27 to November 18. The Books for Kids Foundation provides books, creates children’s libraries in underserved locations and participates in reading initiatives with community-based organizations. The majority of the organizations who receive books are public schools or day-care facilities, homeless shelters, after-school programs and community centers. Members’ participation will target nonprofit community-based organizations located across the country and in the AAF’s 15 geographic districts.
For complete information on the book drive and to download the donation form, please visit http://www.aaf.org/books.
How to Participate
The deadline for submissions is November 18, 2008.
Shipping Instructions
All books must be shipped directly to the Books for Kids Foundation. The AAF is teaming up with FedEx to make shipping more cost-effective for our members. In order to facilitate the shipment of book donations to the Books for Kids foundation, FedEx is offering all participants a discount of up to 25% on FedEx Express® services and up to 12% on FedEx Ground® services. To take advantage of this benefit, simply go to: http://enrollpreview.visionary.com/2153/ and enter promotion code 58R5R1 or call a FedEx Association Enrollment specialist toll free at (877)-269-0605.
Important Facts:
Thank you in advance for your participation and donations!
THE 6th ANNUAL RAF FREELANCE CREATIVE EXPO IS COMING!!!!
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Memorial Art Gallery Ballroom
4:30 PM set up for exhibitors
5:30 PM til 7:30 PM complimentary appetizers and cash bar
EXPO YOURSELF IN A GREAT VENUE!
The RAF Freelance Creative Expo is coming up soon in an exciting new venue–the big and beautiful ballroom at the Memorial Art Gallery! Holding the Expo at the MAG means space for more exhibitors–and more attendees, too! Reserve your space today.
THE EXPO IS THE ONLY LOCAL EVENT SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR FREELANCERS:
*See and be seen by your freelance colleagues.
*Gain invaluable feedback on your portfolio.
*Showcase your latest work to agency creative directors, creatives, and local business people. Last year’s event attracted over 250 people.
*Get out of your studio and have a little fun. (We all know it gets a little lonely in here.)
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE:
Freelance writers, art directors, graphic designers, web designers, photographers, illustrators
COST:
$75 to exhibit only
$125 to exhibit AND renew or sign up for an RAF membership—that’s a $25 savings!
FREE with recruitment of one $750 sponsor
YOU’LL GET:
A 30-inch-wide table space to set up your exhibit (space is available on a first-come, first-serve basis)
Year-long listing on the RAF website
Listing in the Freelance Creative Expo program (AND THE UNDYING GRATITUDE OF YOUR FRIENDS AT RAF!)
SPACE IS LIMITED, so don’t delay. For more information or to sign up and reserve your space today, contact Amy at 739-2100 or amy@rafconnect.org. You could also visit the website at http://www.rafconnect.org.
Hope to see you there