Poster Contest Opportunity

The 2013 ICAW Poster Contest is Here!

 

Join in the fun!
 

The International Compost Awareness Week Committee of the US Composting Council invites YOU to get involved in ICAW 2013. We're looking for anyone interested in participating in our 13th Annual Poster Contest. The winning poster will be used to promote International Compost Awareness Week, May 6 - May 12, 2013. 

2013 POSTER THEME:  

Compost: Nature's Way to Grow!

The competition is open to everyone and anyone who wants to help celebrate composting and promote the benefits of compost. We invite municipality and state agency representatives and industry professionals to join in the fun, along with students, youth groups, commercial composters, green industry businesses, gardeners and environmentalists! Whether you are a seasoned ICAW enthusiast or new to the celebration, we welcome your interest and support!

It's easy! Here's how to participate:

 

Submissions will be accepted from now until November 30, 2012. For more information on 2013 contest rules, regulations, and how to submit, please click here. The finalists will be announced on the US Composting Council Web site in December.

The Poster Contest Winner will have his/her poster reproduced and distributed nationwide. The poster, along with the artist's name, will be featured on the US Composting Council Web site, as well as on all ICAW print material and on USCC press releases promoting the Annual ICAW Celebration.

The successful poster winner will be awarded a $500 savings bond prize. The winners of the other two divisions will each receive a $100 savings bond prize. All participants will receive a certificate of participation. The three contest divisions are: grades 3-7, grades 8-12, college - adult.

This is YOUR opportunity to display your creative talent and show your belief in composting and in the benefits of using compost!

Sincerely,

Michael Virga

Executive Director

US Composting Council
5400 Grosvenor Lane
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
301-897-2715

AIGA Colorado Updates

Get Down ‘n’ Dirty with AIGA CO & FactoryMade Craftworks: DIY Terrarium workshop Sunday, September 30th FactoryMade 2000 21st Street, Boulder, CO 80302 12-1:30pm $15 for members and student members $25 for all non-members Terrariums are self-sustaining environments that mimic the closed-loop functions of many ecosystems. At this workshop you will make your very own mini-oasis using plants, pebbles, found objects, and whatever inspires you. All materials provided, but feel free to bring your own vessel if you have one you would like to use. The workshop will be led by local landscape designer Adam Clack of The Land Mechanic. One of FactoryMade's most popular DIY workshops (and soon to be featured in Sunset Magazine), Craftworks is open to AIGA members for a reduced rate. Cost includes all materials: glass vessel, plants, soil, and gravel material. Register Now

Calling All AIGA Members! You may already know that your membership gives you discounts on events like Craftworks workshops. But did you know you also get access to professional development webinars hosted by AIGA and Aquent as well as discounts to professional workshops and certificate courses? To learn more, visit: http://www.aiga.org/professional-development/ Not a member yet? Join Today

An Exciting Visit From an Icon Our year-long “Pursuit of Happiness” speaker series returned from its summer hiatus last Wednesday night at the Denver Art Museum as design legend Charles S. Anderson entertained the crowd with a humorous and colorful take on his career and our industry. The auditorium – crowded with students and teachers, professional and emerging designers, members and non-members – saw firsthand how Anderson’s extensive collection of licensed artwork has been put to use over several decades. The bright colors and humor of his Pop Ink collection, identity systems, and other works, ranging from posters to packaging, had everyone marveling at the big screen and laughing. And all the while there was a nice dichotomy to the evening as he had us contemplate the state of design today and how we can take action. AIGA Colorado would like to thank to our sponsors, French Paper – long-time CSA client – and Sprint Printing.  Join us next month for an evening with Alissa Walker, freelance writer and the creative mind behind gelatobaby.com! And thank you to everyone who attended, we had a packed house! If you were at the event, tag your photos with us on Facebook or Twitter (#aigaco) and we'll choose some to be featured on our site. Don't forget to tag all your posts for future events to be included in our recaps and follow-up conversations.

Stay in touch with AIGA Colorado Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Join us on LinkedIn Visit us at colorado.aiga.org		Upcoming Events Craftworks Terrarium Workshop September 30th Factory Made 2000 21st Street Boulder, CO 80302 12-1:30pm Bordo Bello October 6th Redline Gallery Well-Seasoned: A discussion with Ginger White October 11th Buzz October 16th Treehaus Bistro 1707 Lafayette St. Denver 8:30-10am Drink & Draw October 23rd Cap City Tavern 7-9pm Alyssa Walker November 8th Denver Art Museum 6-9pm

AIGA Event

Drink + Draw
Tuesday, September 11th 7-9pm
Cap City Tavern
1247 Bannock Street
Denver, CO 80204

Drink + Draw is back! In the spirit of back to school, we’re kicking off the season by harkening back to the good ol’ days of gluing things to paper and eating paste. Join us at Cap City Tavern on Tuesday, September 11th for a fun night of drinking, hanging out with friends and drawing with googly eyes!

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AIGA Event

Sometimes, more is more.

Join us as the CSU student AIGA group share their exhilarating and exciting experiences of community, exploration and inspiration!

We Need More
Thursday, Aug 30th
6-9pm at Rocky Mountain School of Art & Design

FREE for student members
$5 for members and student non-members
$10 for non-members

In 2010, AIGA Colorado premiered the film Typeface: The Movie. The Colorado State University student AIGA group was so inspired that they traveled to Wisconsin that summer for a three day workshop at the Hamilton Wood Type Museum. On the journey home, the group buzzed with creative energy; their eyes had opened to the potential of educating themselves through travel and building relationships.

That potential is important because let's face it: the world is filled with talented, capable designers. Instead of being indifferent and accepting their role as simply more people with degrees in graphic design, they decided to take action. The We Need More Summer 2011 tour is an attempt to bridge the gap between education and professional practice.

This trip is about dialogue and exploration. The AIGA chapters in each of these places have been gracious enough to welcome us into their communities and show us what makes their cities and design culture unique. We will be sharing these experiences through blogs posts and videos, and our goal is to take these local views of design and draw connections that benefit students, professionals and AIGA organizations across the country.

Although fast paced, this journey will be thoughtful and inspiringmaybe even hilarious. We look forward to filling you in!



Register NOW!

AIGA Buzz: How to win conracts big and small

  
When
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
8:45 AM - 10:00 AM

Where
Tree Haus
1707 Lafayette Street
Denver, CO 80218
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Cost: Free
RSVP NOW!

When you work for yourself, being a great designer alone doesn't cut it. You also have to know how to bring work in -- and that's an art in it's self. What gets you "in the door" and what makes a client actually agree to assign a project to you? There are many answers. At the August Buzz, we're very excited to have Kristan Butler join us and share her thoughts on the pitching / proposing process. If you have been at this for a while, be ready to share what you have learned through trial and error.

About the Speaker:

Kristan is a designer and art director with 7+ years professional studio, corporate and freelance experience and a hybrid skill set spanning print and digital media. A newcomer to Denver by way of Washington DC, she joined gyro in 2010, where she has been a key part of new business pitches and winning bigger projects from current clients.

A big fan of variety, Kristan has been a vital part of a global ad agency, boutique design studio, corporate in-house agency, and has worked independently as freelance designer. She studied Design and Art Direction at Portfolio Center in Atlanta after graduating from The University of Virginia.

Some of her previous work can be seen here: www.kristanbutler.com.
Please RSVP so we can let Treehaus know how many pastries to make.
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AIGA Event

Ice Cream Social!
Chill out with AIGA Colorado as we celebrate the end of summer and say thank you to all of our members!
When: Thursday, August 16, 2012, 6:30-8:30PM
Where: Little Man Ice Cream, 2620 16th Street, Denver, CO
Cost: Free!

Join us this Thursday at Little Man Ice Cream for our annual Ice Cream Social! Come and enjoy an engaging battle of brushes between two local artists in AIGA CO's second annual "Ink Off". Watch two local artists draw an army of his own characters to battle it out in an illustrated duel. Who will win? It's up to you, the spectator, to decide!

The first 75 members and friends to RSVP will receive a free scoop of Little Man ice cream! And, if you renew or start a new membership at the Supporter level or higher, you will receive two tickets to this year's Bordo Bello event!


RSVP TODAY