Moral Punch hosts two weekly life drawing workshops every Sunday from 9am-1pm and 2pm-6pm. Each workshop will feature two costumed models set against a wild and fantastic backdrop of video projections, funky music, fine refreshments and a stunning art show. Ticket sales and more information available online at www.moralpunch.com This week's theme: "Death by Corset" Tragedy befalls the Victorian lady who stays out too late, laces too tightly and drinks too much absinthe. Sunday March 16, 2008 9am - 1pm and 2pm - 6pm 7600 Melrose Ave. (upstairs) W. Hollywood, CA 90046 $10 reserved $15 at the door Reserve your space online at www.moralpunch.com

British animator Joanna Quinn is obsessed with drawing. In an age where animation is dominated by slick computer-generated imagery, her films stand out because they are so evidently handdrawn: pencil and sparse colour on white paper, the constantly shifting lines expressing the huge vitality of her characters, whether it is the old crone and the knight in The WIFE OF BATH, the Toulouse-Lautrec-inspired off-duty prostitutes in ELLES or her signature character, Beryl, in any of the three films that feature her. Joanna Quinn’s acute observation combined with her sharp comedic sense produces films that have entranced audiences and won major awards all round the world.

This exhibition, created and organised by the National Media Museum, Bradford, presents a selection of her artwork and films from the last twenty-five years, examines the sources of her inspiration and follows the process that takes her from initial ideas to final, award-winning animated films. It will also look at the business of being an animator in today’s globalised arenas of animation and advertising.

Working closely with Joanna Quinn, who will act as design and artistic consultant, "Drawings that Move -- The Art of Joanna Quinn" is curated by Michael Harvey. His previous exhibitions include the internationally-touring Bond, "James Bond" (2002), "Myths and Visions: The Art of Ray Harryhausen" (2006) and "Live by the Lens. Die by the Lens: Film Stars and Photographers" (2008).

Content
The exhibition will largely consist of framed artwork (approximately 75 frames) with cased objects (awards, books, notebooks), video (x2 monitor-based, x1 projected OR monitorbased) and interpretive panels to introduce each section.

Gallery Two
"Drawings that Move -- The Art of Joanna Quinn" will be shown in Gallery Two at the National Media Museum. Objects will be presented across approximately 80 linear metres in a space measuring approximately 250 square metres.

Gallery Visitor Figures & Audience Profile
Gallery Two exhibitions normally attract in the region of 20,000 visitors. Audiences to Gallery Two are predominantly adults often visiting with other adults. However, audiences visiting the museum overall are 50% adults visiting with children and 50% adults visiting with other adults.

Dates
"Drawings that Move -- The Art of Joanna Quinn" will be shown at the National Media Museum from 16 October 2009 to the end of February 2010, after which it will be available for tour.

The National Media Museum is part of the NMSI Museums Group (National Museum of Science and Industry) which also includes the Science Museum (based in London and at Wroughton in Wiltshire), the National Railway Museum (based in York and at Shildon in County Durham).

SCENE Film & Media is hosting an afterwork networking mixer for New York's media, arts and entertainment world. The event brings together professionals from New York's media, arts and entertainment industries for a night of drinks, hors d'oeuvres, networking and conversation, beginning at 6:30 pm. It will take place at Alibi, 116 Macdougal Street, New York, New York. Complimentary appetizers will also be provided. Registration required. Register at scenemixer.eventbrite.com.

Lecture and presentation by award-winning character designer, Carter Goodrich. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 7-9pm. Kapi'olani Community College, Rm OHIA 118, Honolulu, HI. Mr. Goodrich's film work includes character design for Prince of Egypt, Shrek, Finding Nemo, Monsters, Inc., Ratatouille, and all character designs for Sony's Open Season.

The School of Visual Arts' Animation Class of 2006 has pooled in the tiny increments of it's student budgets to rent out a theater to put on an independent screening of it's thesis films. They have invited every industry professional they could think of, as well as friends and family. Come check out the work of this ambitious group of recent graduates, and take your pick of the litter. Information provided at www.lasgnachildren.com/Fresh/

The Armory Center for the Arts continues the "Get a Life in the Arts" lectures for high school students. This series presents speakers who work in artistic careers. Lorraine Cleary Dale discusses her career as a visual artist and art teacher. She will also provide high school students with an overview of how they can begin to prepare, plan and apply to local art schools. Lorraine creates a wide variety of works, including drawings, paintings, sculptures and installation and has been making and exhibiting her work for the last 15 years. Admission is free. The event takes place at Armory Center for the Arts, 145 N. Raymond Ave., Old Pasadena at 6:30 pm. For more information, call (626) 792.5101 x140 or visit www.armoryarts.org.

This fall, the Armory Center for the Arts introduces

Jilll Gilbert's "Here's the Pitch" Seminar

Pitching is about creating an emotional relationship between the seller and the buyer. To accomplish this, you need to hook in your audience in the first 30 seconds of your presentation. Jill Gilbert’s “Here’s the Pitch” Seminar will go in depth into her pitching philosophy, what to prepare for your pitch, how to pitch, and provide valuable insight from a former executive’s point of view on how to manage a pitch meeting. These strategies and techniques will lead you to your ultimate goal – selling yourself, your company, or your project.

WHEN Thursday, May 13th 2010, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
WHERE: Blankspaces, 5405 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036
FEE: $20 in advance, $25 at the door (cash only)
RSVP to info@oneplusproductions.com to reserve your spot
or call 310.275.3190.

Little Airplane Academy will be conducting an intensive, three-day workshop titled "How To Make A Great Preschool Series." Participants will learn the fundamentals of creating a preschool series from pitching through writing, character design, directing and producing both live-action and animated shows.

Little Airplane Prods. is located at 207 Front Street (between Fulton and Beekman), South Street Seaport, New York, NY 10038.

The course is comprised of three full days as well as optional evening activities. The course will cost $1,500.

Space in the course is limited and a simple application and resume are required. Please contact Little Airplane at the number below to receive an application. There is no fee to apply. For questions, call (212) 965-8999 or e-mail: melinda@littleairplane.com.

Little Airplane Academy will be conducting an intensive, three-day preschool television workshop. Participants will learn the fundamentals of creating a preschool series from pitching through writing, character design, directing and producing both live action and animated shows.

Location: Little Airplane Productions
207 Front Street (between Fulton and Beekman)
South Street Seaport
New York, NY 10038

Dates: The course is comprised of three full days as well as optional evening activities. The course will take place Saturday, February 14 through Monday, February 16.

Fee: $1,500 for the course

Space in the course is limited and a simple application and resume are required. Contact Little Airplane at the number below to receive an application. There is no fee to apply.

For questions, please call 212-965-8999 or e-mail: melinda@littleairplane.com or visit our website at www.littleairplane.com.