FYI
The Uncompany Collective will be mentioned in an article in an upcoming issue of Los Angeles magazine. The focus of the article is on networking in the entertainment industry, but it was borne of a comment made by an uncompanist to Laurie Pike six months ago, about how the stigma of "networking" is evaporating in this climate of economic uncertainty and the deepening pool of freelance and independent workers.
And on that note: we are looking forward to the next event of The Uncompany Collective! For each event the baton is passed to the next organizer, who puts their imprint on it. Michael Sy is leading the charge for what may become a super cool swap meet. Or something entirely different. Regardless, the goal is to expand our professional networks across disciplines and across industries and make new connections that lead may lead to new projects. (Unless for you its about dating!) So think about what you want to do when the baton is passed to you.
Cheers.
Jen
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Friends of LA River Cleanup and Frogtown Artwalk
Paul Redmond invites you to the FoLAR annual cleanup and Frogtown Artwalk this Saturday, May 9, 2009 until noon. Come as early as 7:30 am to help clean up. info@paul-redmond.com
It's the 20th anniversary of the Friends of the Los Angeles River (FoLAR) Annual River Clean Up. Blake Lofts is proud to be the new clean-up site at 1839 Blake Ave. along a stretch with a natural river bed and lots of beautiful trees and birds.
Every effort is being made to make this a green event. Bring your own reusable water bottles, work gloves, sturdy shoes and clothes you can get dirty. Don't forget sun-block and a hat. Water, snacks and hand sanitizer will be provided.
The Green Committee from Silver Lake will be on site informing the public on green issues along with the giant plastic bag ball from Earth Day. Interactive art projects utilizing the trash treasures found in the river, fun for the whole family, music, raffles and gift bags.
Friday, March 6, 2009
March 1st, Uncompany 2nd.
Wow! (OK this wee photo doesn't do it justice.)
What a great day. Architect & designer Andrea Lenardin Madden not only lent her studio for the second gathering of the uncompany collective, she squeezed (squoze?) fresh oranges for mimosas along side Dean, her studio intern. They organized a lovely spread secured by Edie Kahula Periera and generously donated by Peet's Coffee and La Brea Bakery. DJ Eric Layer created a musical backdrop to the proceedings. Guests mingled inside and outback. Damn gorgeous weather last Sunday.
The point of the gathering was a SHOW & TELL. Not just hi-how-are-you-what-do-you-do but show me. The net result was a generous exhibition of actual objects and printed statements from each contributor. From J Michael Walker's original painting to Steffie Nelson's latest book to soft service stitched goods by Michael Sy, the "exhibits" were amazing. (Did you really think everyone would sit still through a bunch of live presentations? Of course not.) It was a chance to get better acquainted with each other's work and seek out those who piqued our curiosity. Right there in the room.
Already new work is coming out of the uncompany collective: Jessica Fleischmann (graphic designer, still room) was connected to Julia Gogosha-Clark (eyewear maven, Gogosha Optique) for a card design project. Please share your success stories!
If you were there last Sunday, please post your SHOW & TELL statement (that is the form you filled out for the event) to this here blog. It would be great to see it. And with photos too. Email for password access to theuncompanycollective (at) gmail.com.
Friday, February 13, 2009
MARCH FIRST
NEXT EVENT!
OK...I before I get started about the future....I will refrain from dissing the somewhat inaccurate post from the past below...but I will say this: while we love to see news about new things people are doing, blatant self promotion that tries to frame itself as an endorsement, e.g., to put words in the mouth of the uncompany collective, is highly discouraged. This is an open forum for collaborative exchange. Let's try a little harder to make the exchange relevant. Thanks. This is Jen talking, if anyone wants to blast back.
And in other news!
NEXT EVENT!
March 1.
Our next event… the uncompany collective SHOW & TELL
Sunday, March 1st…1130am – 230pm
Location:
the architecture studio of Andrea Lenardin-Madden
a l m project
5544 hollywood blvd
hollywood, ca 90028
323. 570 0571
the following is a preview of what’s to come:
agenda:
· To network
· To have fun
· To share work (an informal presentation)
· To update our neighborhood professional community
map
· To take (and re-take) uncompany collective mugshots
· Informal viewing of video interviews filmed at the
December 14th, 2008 uncompany collective holiday
party
· Open forum - a 10 minute slot for Uncompany
Partner Announcements - If anyone has any short
announcements they would like to share please
submit them via email (in advance of event) to
theuncompanycollective@gmail.com … sample
announcement… "xyz was recently laid off, is looking
for work in the design field. Or, "zyz is planning to
open a health food store and is looking for
consultants"…funny and witty is welcomed!
updates:
· theuncompanyblogspot
· tag photos on flicker
· the uncompany collective on facebook
We’ll be in touch with more details as the date nears…EXPECT SHOW & TELL...bring an item and a 200 word description for that item. It is a piece about you, that you have accomplished, that will ignite action/discussion/comment that will be useful to the future. Think about it.
Cheers,
The uncompany founders
OK...I before I get started about the future....I will refrain from dissing the somewhat inaccurate post from the past below...but I will say this: while we love to see news about new things people are doing, blatant self promotion that tries to frame itself as an endorsement, e.g., to put words in the mouth of the uncompany collective, is highly discouraged. This is an open forum for collaborative exchange. Let's try a little harder to make the exchange relevant. Thanks. This is Jen talking, if anyone wants to blast back.
And in other news!
NEXT EVENT!
March 1.
| Host: | the uncompany collective founders |
| Type: | |
| Network: | Global |
| Date: | Sunday, March 1, 2009 |
| Time: | 11:30am - 2:30pm |
| Location: | a l m project studio |
| Street: | 5544 hollywood blvd |
| Phone: | 3235700571 |
| Email: |
Description
Greetings to the uncompany collective…Our next event… the uncompany collective SHOW & TELL
Sunday, March 1st…1130am – 230pm
Location:
the architecture studio of Andrea Lenardin-Madden
a l m project
5544 hollywood blvd
hollywood, ca 90028
323. 570 0571
the following is a preview of what’s to come:
agenda:
· To network
· To have fun
· To share work (an informal presentation)
· To update our neighborhood professional community
map
· To take (and re-take) uncompany collective mugshots
· Informal viewing of video interviews filmed at the
December 14th, 2008 uncompany collective holiday
party
· Open forum - a 10 minute slot for Uncompany
Partner Announcements - If anyone has any short
announcements they would like to share please
submit them via email (in advance of event) to
theuncompanycollective@gmail.com … sample
announcement… "xyz was recently laid off, is looking
for work in the design field. Or, "zyz is planning to
open a health food store and is looking for
consultants"…funny and witty is welcomed!
updates:
· theuncompanyblogspot
· tag photos on flicker
· the uncompany collective on facebook
We’ll be in touch with more details as the date nears…EXPECT SHOW & TELL...bring an item and a 200 word description for that item. It is a piece about you, that you have accomplished, that will ignite action/discussion/comment that will be useful to the future. Think about it.
Cheers,
The uncompany founders
Friday, January 16, 2009
Greetings to the uncompany collective…
Welcome to the New Year!
We've had some time to regroup…it's now time for some forward movement.
Our next event… the uncompany collective potluck
Sunday, March 1st…1130am – 230pm
Location:
the architecture studio of Andrea Lenardin-Madden
a l m project
5544 hollywood blvd
hollywood, ca 90028
323. 570 0571
the following is a preview of what's to come:
agenda:
• To network
• To have fun
• To share work (an informal presentation by 5 professionals from varying fields…names to be announced)
• To update our neighborhood professional community map
• To take (and re-take) uncompany collective mugshots
• Informal viewing of video interviews filmed at the December 14th, 2008 uncompany collective holiday party
second half of post:
• Open forum - a 10 minute slot for Uncompany Partner Announcements - If anyone has any short announcements they would like to share please submit them via email (in advance of event) to
theuncompanycollective@gmail.com
… sample announcement… "xyz was recently laid off, is looking for work in the design field. Or, "zyz is planning to open a health food store and is looking for consultants"…funny and witty is welcomed!
updates:
• theuncompanyblogspot
• tag photos on flicker
• the uncompany collective on facebook
This will be a byob + food event with some treats donated by La Brea Bakery…we are working on coffee/tea…
We'll be in touch with more details as the date nears…please stay tuned!
Cheers,
The uncompany founders
Ps…happy January 20th!
Welcome to the New Year!
We've had some time to regroup…it's now time for some forward movement.
Our next event… the uncompany collective potluck
Sunday, March 1st…1130am – 230pm
Location:
the architecture studio of Andrea Lenardin-Madden
a l m project
5544 hollywood blvd
hollywood, ca 90028
323. 570 0571
the following is a preview of what's to come:
agenda:
• To network
• To have fun
• To share work (an informal presentation by 5 professionals from varying fields…names to be announced)
• To update our neighborhood professional community map
• To take (and re-take) uncompany collective mugshots
• Informal viewing of video interviews filmed at the December 14th, 2008 uncompany collective holiday party
second half of post:
• Open forum - a 10 minute slot for Uncompany Partner Announcements - If anyone has any short announcements they would like to share please submit them via email (in advance of event) to
theuncompanycollective@gmail.com
… sample announcement… "xyz was recently laid off, is looking for work in the design field. Or, "zyz is planning to open a health food store and is looking for consultants"…funny and witty is welcomed!
updates:
• theuncompanyblogspot
• tag photos on flicker
• the uncompany collective on facebook
This will be a byob + food event with some treats donated by La Brea Bakery…we are working on coffee/tea…
We'll be in touch with more details as the date nears…please stay tuned!
Cheers,
The uncompany founders
Ps…happy January 20th!
ana llorente at uncompany event
too bad there were no signs for "bilingual salsa dance student"
www.altdesignco.com
Monday, December 29, 2008
Just say NO
It's not just us taking matters into our own hands. Courtesy of Peter Shankman today:
Even in bad economic times, people need to think positive! Holton Sentivan + Gury and j2 communications invite you to stand up and choose NOT to participate in the recession! Everyone who signs up will have their names included in an upcoming Wall Street Journal ad that will tell Wall Street and Americans that we refuse to wallow in bad financial news, and will continue to do what we do even better in '09! Stand up and be proud!
http://norecessionforme.us/
Even in bad economic times, people need to think positive! Holton Sentivan + Gury and j2 communications invite you to stand up and choose NOT to participate in the recession! Everyone who signs up will have their names included in an upcoming Wall Street Journal ad that will tell Wall Street and Americans that we refuse to wallow in bad financial news, and will continue to do what we do even better in '09! Stand up and be proud!
http://norecessionforme.us/
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