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Take the Barnes Museum Architecture Tour

by PCG Staff on September 28, 2012 in Events with Comments Off

The Barnes Foundation houses one of the finest collections of 19th and 20th French painting in the entire world, and now it’s located right here in Philadelphia on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Take an insider tour with the Philadelphia Center for Architecture.

Every last Monday of the month the Philadelphia Center for Architecture and the Barnes Foundation are hosting presentations and guided tours for those interested in seeing what went into planning and executing the design of Philly’s newest world-class museum.

Get the details from www.uwishunu.com:

http://www.uwishunu.com/2012/09/the-philadelphia-center-for-architecture-to-lead-a-new-monthly-art-and-architecture-tour-of-the-barnes-foundation-beginning-monday-september-24/

Interview: Patrick Fyock, Online Media Analyst

by PCG Staff on August 14, 2012 in Personality with Comments Off

Patrick Fyock is an online media analyst at Harmelin Media. In this PhIMA interview, find out the first place he goes for information in the morning, the next big step for digital media, and how he feels about working in Philly.

Read the interview at http://phillyinteractive.org/top-phive.

Thanks to our friends at PhIMA, the Philadelphia Interactive Marketing Association, for this interview. Find out more about PhIMA at http://phillyinteractive.org/about.

Design Mentorship Program

by PCG Staff on August 14, 2012 in Events with Comments Off

AIGA Philadelphia’s Mentorship Program engages professionals in a short-term, one-on-one mentoring relationship with a design student or recent graduate in our area. It’s a tremendous opportunity to learn and share. Applications are due by September 14.

Visit http://aigaphilly.org/events/2012/aiga-philadelphia-mentorship-program-now-accepting-applications-20122013-term for details.

AIGA Philly is the local chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Arts. Find out more about them at http://aigaphilly.org/about.

Michael Albany on Focus Philly

by PCG Staff on August 14, 2012 in Uncategorized with Comments Off

Hear what ASMP member Michael Albany has to say about Focus Philly, Unseen Philadelphia and why he loves photography contests.

View the video at http://www.asmpphilly.com/chapternews/2012/michael-albany-focus-philly-2012.

Thanks to ASMP for this video. ASMP Philly is the local chapter of the American Society of Media Photographers. Find out more about them at http://www.asmpphilly.com/about-asmp.

Spotlight: G-ram Films

by PCG Staff on August 14, 2012 in Firm, Personality with Comments Off

Founded under the creative vision of Graham Nolte in 2007, G-ram Films is a West Chester-based film production company headed by the leadership of writer/director Graham Nolte and producer Tommy Stackhouse. From the company’s early days of “Jackass” type stunts to a more modern indulgence of both situational and satirical comedy, G-ram Films is building a cult fan base.

Read their story at http://www.film.org/Philadelphia/public/gpfo/filmmakersspotlight/52.

Thanks to the Greater Philadelphia Film Office for this story. Find out more about GPFO at http://www.film.org/Philadelphia/public/gpfo/about/1.

Responsive Web Design

by PCG Staff on August 14, 2012 in Firm, Guest with Comments Off

The majority of web viewing today is done from mobile devices, not desktops. Is your website ready? Bill Haley explains how Responsive Web Design can make your website look good on any device — even those that haven’t been invented yet.

Read the article at http://www.alliedpixel.com/2012/07/what-you-need-to-know-about-responsive-web-design.

Bill Haley is President, Interactive of Allied Pixel, an integrated media production firm in the Philadelphia area. Find out more about Allied Pixel at www.alliedpixel.com.

Interview: Bernard Cleff, Photographer

by PCG Staff on June 7, 2012 in Personality with Comments Off

Bernard Cleff was a founder of the ASMP Philly chapter. He has shot for Fortune, Forbes, Cosmo and the New York Times Sunday Magazine. His work has taken him from Altoona to China. Find out what he says an aspiring photographer should know about getting into the business.

Read the interview at http://www.asmpphilly.com/chapternews/2012/interview-life-member-bernard-cleff.

Thanks to our friends at ASMP Philly for this interview. Find out more about ASMP at http://www.asmpphilly.com/about-asmp.

Meet IndyHall

by PCG Staff on June 7, 2012 in Firm with Comments Off

Independents Hall (or IndyHall to those who work there) is a coworking space and community in Philadelphia. Its inhabitants are designers, developers, writers, artists, entrepreneurs, scientists, educators, small business owners, telecommuters, marketers, videographers, game developers, and more. What do they have in common? “We all know that we’re happier and more productive together than alone.”

IndyHall is located near, as you may have guessed, Independence Hall – at 20 North 3^rd Street. Space is available on a fulltime or part time basis.

Find out more at http://www.independentshall.org/.

Thanks to Ben Leuner for allowing us to use his great photo. Check out his work at http://www.benleunerphoto.com.

INDEX 2012: Design Resource Fair

by PCG Staff on June 7, 2012 in Events with Comments Off

Hey designers, here’s one you won’t want to miss!

INDEX is AIGA Philly’s annual resource fair. It’s a chance to meet all the vendors that serve your needs, in one night.

It’s happening on June 28 at PowerPlant, 203 N. 2nd Street in Philly. Get all the details and register at http://aigaphilly.org/events/2012/index-2012-design-resource-fair-featuring-shutterstocks-pixels-fury. Cost is $10 for AIGA members, $20 for non members and students.

Thanks to our friends at AIGA for putting this on. Learn more about AIGA at http://aigaphilly.org/about.

Professional Development Programs at the Greater Phila. Cultural Alliance

by PCG Staff on June 7, 2012 in Events, Jobs with Comments Off

Interested in furthering your career in the nonprofit arts or cultural organization field?

The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance offers professional development opportunities to its members and the public in the form of Workshops and Seminars, Breakfast Research Clubs, and the Engage 2020 Leadership Programs. These programs and events are designed to examine important issues that nonprofit arts and culture organizations face and to offer the opportunity to learn about new strategies and cutting edge trends from marketing professionals and national experts.

Get the scoop and register at http://www.philaculture.org/programs/professional-development. Learn more about the GPCA at http://www.philaculture.org/about.

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