A Continuingly Evolving Kaleidoscope
by Laurel Raczka, 1 Feb 2010

The Painted Bride Art Center – celebrating 40 years at the intersection between culture and creativity. View Full Article

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Back to School
by Dave Mauriello, 1 Jan 2010

Go back to school, relearn how to breathe, and try and share what you know. The results of doing so may very well surprise you. ... View Full Article

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As Seen in New Orleans
by Zave Smith, 1 Nov 2009

New Orleans should be a sad city. It has suffered hurricanes, floods, high unemployment, racial strife and several visits from the Army Corps of Engineers. Yet, it remains New Orleans... View Full Article

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Philadelphia: A Classroom for the Creative Community
by Beth Van Why, 1 Oct 2009

Creating connections that are open and accessible to those ready to engage. DesignPhiladelphia works to develop venues and times in which the creative sector and anyone interested ... View Full Article

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It Takes a Village
by Dianne Strunk, 1 Sep 2009

Developing the decisions, voices and creative that go into building a village. It's the talent and expertise to communicate effectively, inform, entertain and inspire.... View Full Article

Speaking "Creativese"
by Chris Ovdiyenko, 1 Aug 2009

Being able to lead and participate in a meaningful discourse about creative executions is a skill that defines who we are as professionals, and it has direct influence on how you are perceived ... View Full Article

The Cure for Writer's Block
by Mark Lipsky, 1 Jul 2009

A new exhibit at the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame features memorabilia and personal items from the storied career of Bruce Springsteen. Among them is a handwritten page onto ... View Full Article

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The New Power of the Creative Worker
by Kelly R. Lee, 1 Jun 2009

Traditional advertisers may say that ad creation, direct mail pieces and static websites effectively communicate a company's message. However, today consumers are savvy ... View Full Article

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Brand Integration Delivers Real Customer Value
by Gregory J. Ricciardi, Jr., 1 May 2009

Traditional advertisers may say that ad creation, direct mail pieces and static websites effectively communicate a company's message. However, today consumers are savvy ... View Full Article

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Thrill Yourself
by Kate Barden, 1 Apr 2009

Photographing chainsaw carvers with their artwork is a personal project we started last summer. Making these portraits provides a necessary creative release but it's sporadic and slow going ... View Full Article

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The Changing Face of Mobile Experience and Opportunities for Developers and Designers
by Robert Hall, 1 Mar 2009

Over the last several years the mobile handset and smartphone industry has undergone a dramatic change in the overall user experience. New innovations in touch screens... View Full Article

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Leverage Your Creativity
by Lora Iannarelli, 1 Feb 2009

Consider volunteering to sharpen your skills during these challenging economic times. Yes, there is a great demand for skills-based volunteering in the Greater Philadelphia... View Full Article

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New Media Outlook 2009
by Bill Haley, 1 Jan 2009

Well it's 2009 and the term "New Media" isn't new anymore, but the phrase does endure and has come to embrace the family of digital media tools including video, the Web... View Full Article

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Proximity Gallery:
A new addition to a neighborhood in transition.
by Janel Frey, 1 Dec 2008

If you haven't heard Fishtown is going through a neighborhood metamorphasis. Historically Fishtown has been associated with the fundamentals of a tight working class... View Full Article

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The Development of Event Marketing as an Industry
by Randy Lee Hartwig, 1 Nov 2008

Event Marketing is an evolving segment of an ever changing industry. It is essentially the creation of an event for the media and/or the public to draw attention to, or promote... View Full Article

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DesignPhiladelphia: Spotlighting the Creative Community
by Hilary Jay, 1 Oct 2008

Philadelphia has caught the eye of America's cool-hunters. The national media is reporting on our ever-burgeoning wealth of academic and cultural institutions, the dynamic work... View Full Article

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The Artist as Small Business Owner
by Linda Dubin Garfield, 1 Sep 2008

When I retired in 2002 from the Philadelphia School System after 38 years as a guidance counselor, I decided to pursue my avocation full-time. By 2004, I had changed from a hobbyist... View Full Article

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Women on the Web: Influencing an Influential Audience
by Lisa Formica, 1 Jul 2008

Lisa Formica is vice president of fmi direct, inc, a family owned and operated direct mail and fulfillment company located in Philadelphia, PA. She also serves as current president of the Philadelphia Direct Marketing Association (PDMA) .... View Full Article

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Kerouac is a Che Shirt
An Excerpt from an Artist's Blog Documenting his Travels
by Vort, 1 Jun 2008

Trees passing at high speeds en route to Vashon, WA. Pushing keys to make this deadline. Did you say the 17th? Today is already the 31st.... View Full Article

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Yours for a Song
by Laura Hull, 1 May 2008

I'm pleased to be offering this column dedicated to singers – those who reside and appear in and around the garden state. I've come to be a part of a large network of singers... View Full Article

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Philadelphia's Technology-Driven, Creative Economy:
"Primed for Further Growth" and "Smart Priority for Economic Investment"
by Kelly Lee, 1 Apr 2008

Innovation Philadelphia recently released preliminary findings from our new study that measures the size, scope and impact of the for-profit, creative economy. The study shows that... View Full Article

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The 12 Immutable Laws of... Magic?!*
by Bernie O'Connor, 1 Mar 2008

If you go sauntering into Cannes with a glass of Pagney in one hand and a DVD of your latest spots in the other, then proudly proclaim that you are a practitioner of the "Craft," we all... View Full Article

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Improv Opposites
by Rick Horner, 1 Feb 2008

Improv is, at its core, performing when you don't know what's going to happen next. So if that definition is true, then everything in life is improv. Any time you need to work with... View Full Article

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It's simple. Move.
by Gina Renzi, 1 Jan 2008

When you were a child, you probably skipped, jumped, and imagined. Now that you are grown, do you pause to pretend that you are a sunflower or a fire engine peeling away... View Full Article

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CODE RED: Business Holiday Gift Giving
by Gail Madison, 1 Dec 2007

While I may still be shaking the sand out of my beach towels, I am keenly aware that the holidays are nearly here and it is time to prepare for business gift giving! This can strike... View Full Article

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Artist Generated, not Computer Generated
by Dave Mauriello, 1 Nov 2007

I want you to stop and think of something for a moment. Now you know a baker produces fine pastries, a cabinetmaker makes cabinets, and a tailor makes suits... View Full Article

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Art Makes a Difference
by Paul Andreas, 1 Oct 2007

The following is an overview of the Chester County Art Association's successes and accomplishments in its seventy sixth year of existence as a non-profit arts organization... View Full Article

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I Have Had Them All
by Zave Smith, 1 Sep 2007

In twenty years of commercial photography I have had them all. There's Art Director Silentius, who sits on a stool and reads old art magazines like he's at the doctor's office... View Full Article

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Running a Virtual Office
by Lee Kulberda, 1 Aug 2007

A recent phone call to a prospective client whose fear of working with a 'virtual office' prompted me to think about the way my business, and many I work with, conducts business... View Full Article

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Working With Talent
by Zave Smith, 1 Jul 2007

I am often asked how I get such seemingly natural looking performances out of my talent. I believe this look of authenticity comes from paying close attention... View Full Article

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Awakening the Joy of Creativity
Accessing Creative Wisdom
by Marta Reis, 1 Jun 2007

Numerous people, whether a client, colleague or friend have asked me a similar question – am I creative? I always respond with a resounding, "YES!" The confidence in this response... View Full Article

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The Art / Commerce Connection
Artists Gain Control by Marketing Creative Skills
by Joan Smith, 1 May 2007

Popular wisdom holds that for artists, the uncreative day job is a drudgery paid for devotion to artistic expression. More often than not, this drudgery involves something... View Full Article

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Want to be a Noted Expert in Your Field? Write a Book!
by Erin Flynn Jay, 1 Apr 2007

One of the best ways to become an expert in your field is to write a book. Adding the accomplishment of author to your resume will enhance your credibility and... View Full Article

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Does This Design Firm Make Me Look Fat?
by Gabriella Wheeler, 1 Mar 2007

Finding a design firm that is the right fit is important. Selecting the wrong firm for the wrong reasons can be harmful to your business. After all, the work that is produced is... View Full Article

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Excellent service = Excellent marketing
Make damage control part of your core competency
by Todd Palmer, 1 Feb 2007

If you're a photographer on location, you can expect cloud cover. If you're an account executive, you can expect the client to demand the job a day early... View Full Article

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Pro-Networking: Creating Connections
by Neen James, 1 Jan 2007

There are any number of different networking groups and events you could choose to attend. To make your networking more productive, it is worth investing effort in... View Full Article

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Observation = Inspiration
by Elizabeth Maplesden, 1 Dec 2006

Where does creative inspiration come from? The general public—and even some creative people—believes that inspiration is a mysterious process that is sudden and... View Full Article

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Job Forecast Bright for Philadelphia Creatives
by Maria Sommer, 1 Nov 2006

If you are a creative or communications professional working in the Philadelphia area and looking for a job, the outlook is good. And, if you are an agency or corporate... View Full Article

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GLVWG Helps Local Writers Write
by Becky Bartlett, 1 Oct 2006

Imagine a typical writer at work and what do you see? Probably someone working alone, struggling to fill a blank page with brilliant insights. You probably visualized... View Full Article

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Business Benefits of Giving Back to the Community
by Sheri Cole, 1 Sep 2006

As the Executive Director The Career Wardrobe, a small nonprofit organization located in Philadelphia, I often joke with people that I spend my days begging. Whether asking... View Full Article

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Radar Love
(How, in 25 Years, Women Business Owners Have Grown From Being 'Off the Radar Screen' to Being the Fastest Growing Segment of Entrepreneurs)
by Ellen Fisher, 1 Aug 2006

Imagine for a minute that the year is 1982. On the radio, Olivia Newton-John is belting out "Let's Get Physical." If you change the dial, (a real dial, I might add) you... View Full Article

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CASTING: Go for the MAGIC!
by Mike Lemon, 1 Jul 2006

In over twenty years of casting, I've pretty much seen it all: the sessions that go smoothly and effectively and those that go, well, less well. Every once in awhile... View Full Article

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Fearless
by Zave Smith, 1 Jun 2006

Have you ever wondered why so many people have had their breakthrough idea when they are just starting out? When we are young, full of energy, passion... View Full Article

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Pre-Production: More Vital Now Than Ever
by Brian Connor, 1 May 2006

There was a time, not so long ago, before there was a "deluge in the flavors" of media, when clients, agencies and producers were all well versed in the need for pre-production... View Full Article

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Experience the Impact of Creativity at the Global Creative Economy Convergence Summit
by Kelly Lee, 3 Apr 2006

Did you know that the Greater Philadelphia Region´s Creative Economy generates $44 billion in revenue annually? While many of us recognize the importance of creativity, the value... View Full Article

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Are You Out There?
A view of the Philadelphia graphic design community
by Michele Cooper, 1 Mar 2006

In the early 90s, I went off to college. As a New Jersey native, I was interested in finding a school in an environment different than the suburbs. So, I went to the extreme and... View Full Article

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A Personal Experience with Philly-Based User Groups
by Robert M. Hall, 10 Feb 2006

On January 1st 2000, the first day of the new millennium, I packed up as many of my belongings that would fit into and onto my car (bungie cords are your friend) and drove with... View Full Article

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Selling Shoes
by Zave Smith, 17 Jan 2006

"So, why don't you sell shoes?" says my mother as I complained about business during a dip on this roller coaster ride we call a career. Why do I always want to get back on this ride?... View Full Article

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Organic Networking
by Christopher Ovdyenko, 3 Jan 2006

I think one of the most difficult things I've ever done was to walk into a crowded room – where everyone seemed to know each other – walk up to a group of people, introduce myself and try... View Full Article

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