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March 30–April 5, 2014

1/ Peter Bil’ak, Works That Work, Making Magazines Today
A year ago, Peter Bil’ak started Works That Work, a new magazine devoted to creativity. In this talk, he will share his experience of starting a new magazine at a time when many printed periodicals are disappearing. He will also discuss the business models for publishing periodicals, and how they affect the editorial decisions.
When: Tuesday, April 1, 2014, 7pm
Where: School of Visual Arts, MFA Design Criticism, 136 West 21st Street, 2nd Floor, NYC
Price: Free and open to the public

2/ The Painted Mantra
Tibetan calligraphy is a contemplative practice, or a Dharma art, known to purify and heal the practitioner. Tashi Mannox, calligrapher and artist, demonstrates the actualization of the Medicine Buddha Mantra, and invites the audience to draw with him. Part lecture/demonstration, part workshop. No experience necessary.
When: Wednesday, April 2, 2014, 7pm
Where: Rubin Museum of Art, 150 West 17 Street, NYC
Price: $18 Rubin members, SoS members, $20 general public

3/ Placement
Placement, the speaker in AIGA/NY’s new series, Owner at Self: Adaptive and Innovative Design Practices, will present work on site-specific projects that examine the interaction between people and places.
When: Thursday, April 3, 2014, 6:30pm–8:00pm
Where: Museum of Arts an Design, 2 Columbus Circle, NYC
Price: $10 AIGA, MAD members, $30 general public

4/ Future Tense: eBook Typography
eBook typography is in its awkward teen years: There’s clear evidence it will improve dramatically and soon, but for now, it’s struggling to define itself. Panelists will discuss the challenges and opportunities facing typographically-minded eBook designers as they shape new reading experiences.
When: Thursday, April 3, 2014, 6:30pm–8:30pm
Where: Type Directors Club, 347 West 36th Street #603, NYC
Price: $5 TDC members, $15 students, $20 general public

5/ Calligraphic Wallpaper: Barbara Close
Calligraphy and lettering artist Barbara Close discusses her process and her work.
When: Friday, April 4, 2014, 6:30pm–8pm
Where: School of Visual Arts Annex, 214 East 21st Street, Room 701A, NYC
Price: Free and open to the public

6/ Target First Saturdays at the Brooklyn Museum
Engaging and eclectic free art and entertainment programs.
When: Saturday, April 5, 2014, 5pm–11pm
Where: Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn
Price: Free and open to the public

7/ 3D Printing for Fashion
Learn how to use 3D printing to create clothing. From synthetic textiles to solid structural elements, ready-to-wear and couture, this afternoon-long workshop will explore all aspects of producing fashion using digital fabrication.
When: Saturday, April 5, 2014, 1pm
Where: Museum of Arts an Design, 2 Columbus Circle, NYC
Price: $12 MAD members, $17 general public

8/ Art & History: Tracing the Diversity of Japanese Culture
Japan’s cultural diversity, geography and history are illuminated through an in-depth exploration of rare works in the exhibition, Points of Departure: Treasures of Japan at the Japan Society. In this two-day course, learn about Ainu designs, Edo-period woodblock prints and screens, contemporary ceramics and more through interactive lectures, a gallery tour and a hands-on art session. Recommended for grade K-12 educators. Also open to the general public.
When: Saturday, Sunday, April 4–5, 2014, 10am–4pm
Where: Japan Society
, 333 East 47th Street
, NYC
Price: $80 for both sessions Japan Society members, $100 general public