May Update | Creative Eats

Never thought it would arrive, but spring is here and it is glorious. This is my 7th year living in Upstate New York. Each year I feel the punishing winters will never end. Then Spring arrives! Ahhh, The Lilacs, Lily of the Valley and green, green grass. Lovin' It!

Spring also brings a new crop of design graduates. Congratulations to all the students who made it through their final projects. Welcome to the next level, professional practice. Please remember, a great benefit of your membership to AIGA is the privilege of networking with members in UPSTNY and the rest of the country. For those still in school, we look forward to your involvement in your schools Student Group next year.

Another big thing happening, Four UPSTNY board members will be attending the 2009 AIGA National Retreat in Portland, Oregon the first week of June. They will be representing the chapter proudly. It has been a great year for the design community in the Upstate. We are sure to talk up our accomplishments and network with other chapters to hear what they did this past year.

Upon return, the board will begin planning for the next year of chapter programming. If you are interested in being more involved in programming and communications with our chapter, please email the President: president@upstatenewyork.aiga.org. We are always interested in building this collaborative team of amazing creative people.

Best,
Bill Klingensmith
AIGA UPSTNY - President

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BUFFALO: Thursday, May 21st, 2009

Not exactly a Creative Eats but some AIGA folks will be present. Say hello to Bill, Lori, Ben and Jordan! We encourage you to check out the show and consider getting involved with this group. A very Low-Fi breakdown from your Adobe Creative Suite!

6:00 P.M.
WNBAC- Grand Opening & Members' Exhibition

The Grand Opening is the official launch of the WNY Book Arts Center in downtown Buffalo. Open to all! On Exhibit will be Members' work. The Members’ Exhibition is open to current, renewing, and new members of WNYBAC.

LOCATION: 468 Washington St Buffalo, NY MAP

SYRACUSE:

Thursday, May 21st, 2009

Sarah Burns will be hosting this months gathering in SYR.
6:00 P.M.
Roji Tea Lounge http://www.roji-tealounge.com
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If you plan on attending, please RSVP: EVENTBRITE: Creative Eats Syracuse

ROCHESTER:

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

We are meeting next week in the South Wedge for Drinks and Eats.
Come share your ideas and recent projects. Students, no more homework! Hope to see you there.

6:00 P.M.
Tap and Mallet

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If you plan on attending, please RSVP EVENTBRITE: Creative Eats Rochester

ALBANY:
Thursday, May 28th, 2009

6:00pm.

Location:
Browns Brewing Co.
417 River Street Troy, NY 12180

If you plan on attending, please RSVP EVENTBRITE: Creative Eats Albany

*Creative Eats is a self-funded gathering.

Posted by newyorkupstate in News | May 20, 2009