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Letter from the Editor

Art 4 A Cause

The Art Institutes International Minnesota is hosting an "Art 4 A Cause" silent auction and buffet luncheon benefiting the American Red Cross Haitian relief efforts on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 from 9 am to 2 pm at The Art Institutes International Minnesota, located at 15 South 9th Street in downtown Minneapolis.

The Caribbean – themed buffet luncheon will take place on March 3, 2010 from 11 am to 1 pm at The Art Institutes International Minnesota’s student-run Gourmet Galley restaurant and the silent auction will take place from 9 am to 2 pm in the main floor.

To find out more about how to make a donation to the silent auction, please call Alumni Coordinator, Melinda Wolff, at 612-656-7544 or contact by email at mkwolff@aii.edu All donations for this event will be greatly appreciated.

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Portraits of the Past: A Festive Success

Special thanks to the coordinators and guests of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh's book launch and Portraits of the Past Gala.

The college welcomed approximately 250 guests, celebrated our history and the achievements of authors JacquelynFelix Fisher and E.W. Goodman. Through our silent auction and raffle, $3,478 was raised for the Education Foundation.City of Pittsburgh Councilman Bill Peduto recognized The Art Institute for its 90 year history and contributions to the Pittsburgh region.

Please be encouraged to purchase a copy of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh for the continued support of the Foundation. To buy the book, visit: http://friendsofaip.com/products-page/

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Fashionista Challenge at The Art Institute of New York City

After a year of planning, production and editing, the Fashionista Challenge at The Art Institute of New York City unveiled the premiere of the finished film, followed by a gala reception. Alumni, students, staff, and faculty were invited to the grand event which was held on December 8, 2009.

The Gallery was filled with anxious and excited viewers. Challengers and judges were eager to see the work they had done many months ago.

Marifrances Boccia, Alumni Coordinator and co-executive producer of the show, thanked all who had made the production possible. Special thanks went to Len Carter, (2005 Video Production Alumnus and 2008 Wall of Fame honoree) who is no stranger to television production having worked on numerous reality-based projects for the networks.

 

Len wore many hats for the production including Judge, Executive Producer, Director, and Graphic Artist. All of his various talents were showcased while working long hours editing the show into a true reality TV production.

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Picture Imperfect – Digital Image Manipulation Ethics

International Event Planning Presents Unique Challenges

Workplace Survival: Creative Talent with Business Acumen

Christopher Koepp

As Executive Chef, (The Art Institute of Minnesota, The Art of Cooking 2004) runs the day-to-day operations at the Kenai Fjord Wilderness Lodge in the Gulf of Alaska. He creates a five course prix fixe dinner every evening and breakfast for up to 28 guests each day.

Christopher maintains a staff of five who do the housekeeping and wait staff duties for the lodge and cabins. He also ensures quality control for the Salmon Bake and Prime Rib Buffet which serves the wildlife tour boat customers, serving up to 800 guests a day. Kenai Fjord Tours is a wildlife tour company located in Seward, Alaska.

They run 10 sea vessels out into the Gulf of Alaska every day into the Kenai Fjords National Park to view glaciers, whales and other Alaskan wildlife. Fox Island is a destination lodge that offers guests a remote location to get away from society; with no phones, computers or radio.

Christopher enjoys meeting people from all over the world and all walks of life.

Freda Lin

Freda linWhen Freda Lin completed her Certificate for Graphic Design in 2007, her education at The Art Institute of Vancouver had her prepared for the world of the graphic industry.

She pursued her passion and has since found a position as a Senior Graphic Designer at Cushman & Wakefield, a global real estate firm based out of Vancouver. Her responsibilities include creating and distributing all marketing materials, as well as working on advertisements with newspapers such as the Vancouver Sun.

She creates diverse projects based on the property at hand, while creating marketing material guidelines for the entire company.