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Career Night at the Worcester Art Museum

career night

Explore what professions are available in the world of art!

Auction House Specialist - Commercial Artist - Web Designer - Art Conservator
Art Editorial Writer - Curatorial Assistant - Game Designer - Education Program Coordinator

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

(snow date February 22, 2012)
5:30 - 8pm

FREE

– No RSVP required
– Enter the Museum via the doors on Lancaster Street
– Free Munchies!

Schedule

5:30-6pm Registration in the Lancaster Lobby
6-7pm Panel Presentation
7-8pm Break-out Sessions

Meet the Panelists

Robin S. R. Starr
Vice-President and Director of American & European Paintings at Skinner Auction House
Researches, appraises, and catalogs works of art and serves as auctioneer for one of the nation's premier auction houses, Skinner, Inc. in Marlboro and Boston, MA.

Andy Fish
Commercial Artist
Longtime graphic novelist, comic book artist, and illustrator, Andy's 13th graphic novel is Werewolves of Wisconsin published by McFarland Press. He is author of 5 How to Art Books from Quarto in London and teaches art here at WAM and at Emerson College in Boston.

Nancy Burns
Curatorial Assistant
Researches and writes about WAM's works on paper for forthcoming exhibitions. Also facilitates access to stored works for classes and independent scholars.

Matt Cushman
Art Conservator
Treats and cares for the Museum's collection of paintings; conducts technical research and investigates artists' materials and techniques.

Jan Ewick
Education Tour Program Coordinator
Jan schedules all docent-led and self-guided tours for visitors to the Museum. She coordinates studio workshops for school groups and other events for educators.

Nancy Sheehan
Art Editorial Writer
Nancy is the arts reporter for the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Worcester County's local paper. Her work appears in print as well as on- line. Nancy reviews exhibitions and events throughout Worcester County, and also does video segments for the T&G's website.

Tim Furman
Web Design Coordinator for WAM
Tim is responsible for the design and maintenance of the Museum's website and digital aspect of branding the Museum.

Les Nelken
Game Designer at 38 Studios
Les designs content and gameplay environments for massively multi- player online role playing games. Les has worked on such titles as Lord of the Rings and Dungeons & Dragons Online, as well as sci-fi first person shooters.

Sponsored by the Library of the Worcester Art Museum