Join the MCAD MFA Program for our Spring 2022 professional practices series of lectures and panels, which are all online, free, and open to all. Use the links below to register for each Zoom event. If you need any assistance or accommodations, please reach out at info-mfa@mcad.edu
The Art of Collaboration
January 26, 6-7pm Central Time
Eric Butler ‘23 and his long-time friend and collaborator, Alexander MacAlpine will be discussing how to foster a close working relationship and how this collaboration can benefit everyone’s practice.
Conferences / Conventions / Book Fairs
February 23, 6-7pm Central Time
Join the MCAD MFA Program as we hear from María José Castillo ’18, Molly Murakami ’20, and Rachael Bonebright ’18, who will be discussing how-to’s for graphic designers, illustrators, and comic artists when it comes to networking in conferences, conventions and book fairs. There will be question and answer time at the end.
Picture Book Publishing for Aspiring Illustrators: A Librarian’s Perspective
April 20, 6-7pm Central Time
This event was not be recorded per speaker preference.
Join the MCAD MFA Program as we hear from Chelsea Couillard-Smith, MLIS, a materials selection librarian with over 10 years experience selecting children’s books for large public library systems. Chelsea will provide insight into the picture book market and recommendations for illustrators looking to break into the field. There will be question and answer time at the end. Please note, this presentation will not be recorded.
Teaching in Higher Ed
May 4, 6-7pm Central Time
Join the MCAD MFA Program as we hear from Emmett Ramstad ‘07 who will be presenting on a topic related to teaching in higher education. There will be question and answer time at the end.
Past Presentations
We catalog as many of our professional practices presentations as possible (some speakers opt out of recording). Please check out our YouTube playlist of recordings for a wide array of useful topics.
