SCAD Alumni Association’s Blog

Calling all SCAD Alumni in L.A.! Register now for VIP registration for the not-to-be-missed HD Expo-Createasphere Nov. 4-5 at the Burbank Marriott. This valuable two-day event focuses on the art and technology of content creation. HD Expo-Createasphere offers unparalleled learning, professional networking and exposure to the latest trends and tools. Hear Lance Acord (”Lost in Translation” “Where the Wild Things Are,”) Patrick Lussier (”My Bloody Valentine 3D”,) Rodney Taylor (Phish and Dave Matthews Live 3D,) and Toshiaki Osakawa (”SCAR 3D”) in conversations about their projects. Register today using this VIP invitation. View the complete agenda.

Scott Bishop (B.F.A., illustration, 1995) performs with The New Lights Orchestra Friday, Nov. 6, 7 p.m. at Fritz, 45 Main St., Keene, NH. View the Facebook event.

Everard and Company, an online auction company based in Savannah, Ga, presents “Fine Art and Antiques from the Estate of Ron Strahan and Various Owners”. Several works by SCAD alumni are featured in the auction. The auction ends Nov. 19. Visit iGavel.com for more information.

The SCAD Exhibitions Department presents a gallery talk with London-based artist Lucy Williams. Williams, along with Scott Ingram and Josef Schulz, are featured in Point of Interest, the current exhibition at Pinnacle Gallery, 320 E. Liberty St., Savannah, Ga. The talk and closing reception take place Friday, Oct. 30, 5-8 p.m. For more info, visit the Facebook event.

Join Ian Aleksander Adams (B.F.A., photography, 2009), Christina Caskey (B.F.A., graphic design, 2009) and Anthony Dispezio (B.F.A., interactive design and game development) Saturday, Oct. 31, 2-8 p.m. at the grand opening of The Time Machine Portrait Co., 19 Barnard St, Savannah, Ga. Enjoy food, drinks and giveaways while viewing sets and photographs taken so far.

“Profile”, a painting exhibit focusing on the profile view, by Amy Lind (B.F.A., illustration, 2006) opens Friday, Nov. 6, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at RLS Fine Art Gallery, 2 Queen St., Charleston, SC. The exhibit is part of the CFADA Fine Art Weekend.

You are invited to join us for The PolyART Show: A Silent Auction hosted by the SCAD Atlanta Alumni Chapter.

An opening night reception will be held Thursday, Nov. 5, 7-10 p.m. and a closing silent auction will be held Saturday, November 14, 5-8 p.m. at P’cheen, 701-5 Highland Ave. N.E., Atlanta, Ga. Free sparkling wine will be served for the first hour at both events. All alumni-submitted artwork will be displayed for two weeks prior to the closing silent auction.

All proceeds from the auction will be donated to the SCAD Alumni Scholarship Fund to assist talented art and design students in the completion of their education. There is no cost to attend either event, but donations are appreciated and will also benefit the Alumni Scholarship Fund.

R.S.V.P. via the Facebook event or to Emily Davis for both events at edavis@scad.edu or 404.253.2775.

Scott Bishop (B.F.A., illustration, 1995) performs with The New Lights Orchestra Friday, Oct. 30, 9 p.m. at The Cantab Lounge, 738 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, Mass. Admission $5 with costume, $8 without.

The People Network, a staff recruiting agency, seeks candidates for two industrial design positions for an electronic product development company in Dunwoody, Ga. One position is for a junior designer and one position is for a mid-level designer. Learn more on CareerBuilder.com.

Kate Rybicki (B.F.A., fashion, 2005) and Paul Diehl (B.F.A., product design, 2003) were recently chosen by The New York Times for a two hour interview about their story as a couple. The couple met eight years ago while attending SCAD and were married earlier this month in New York City. Both work in Manhattan, Kate as fashion designer at Polo Ralph Lauren and Paul as a product designer at Nicosia Creative Expresso. Kate and Paul put their SCAD education to good use in planning for their wedding. The couple designed their own wedding Web site, kateandpaulgetmarried.com, and the video shows clips of them silk screening gift bags for out-of-town guest. Congratulations Kate and Paul!