Homecoming 2022-23 Weekend Event
Homecoming 2022-23 Biennial
Professional Development & Portfolio Reviews
We are excited to invite you to a weekend of learning, exploring and growing with the Homecoming 2022-23 professional lectures and portfolio reviews sponsored by FujiFilm US. Homecoming Biennial Exhibition and professional development weekend is occurring this year throughout RIT facilities. The exhibition with 131 recent graduates from across the globe will take place at the RIT City Art Space, with an opening reception on December 8th from 5-8 pm. On Saturday and Sunday December 9th-10th participants will descend on Rochester to attend professional development workshops and free portfolio reviews held in the Magic Spell Studios at RIT. Portfolio reviews are not available to the public.
Event Schedule
Friday, December 8th
Location: RIT City Arts Space, 280 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14604
Gallery Opening 5-8pm RIT City Art Space
Saturday, December 9th
Location: RIT Magic Spell Studios, 300 Lomb Memorial Dr, Rochester, NY 14623
9-9:30– Introduction to MFA : Photograpy Review Team and why!!!
9:30-10:30 Dana Stirling & Yoav Friedlander - Balancing Acts: Navigating a Dual Career in
Photography and Publishing with Float Magazine
10:30-11:15 Michael Chovan-Dalton - Shutter and Sound: Michael Chovan-Dalton's Journey with The
Real Photo Show and Leading Mercer's Photography Program
11:15-12:00 Eric Kunsman- Showcase Strategies: Eric Kunsman on Mastering Exhibitions, Publications,
and your Professional Organization Skills
12:00-1:30– Lunch Break
1:30-2:15– Chris Knight - Creative Pitches+Business Workflow
2:15-3:00– Xyza Cruz Bacani - Business Budgeting for Creatives
3:00-3:10– Break
3:10-3:50– Nick Marshall & John Aasp Panel Discussion- Life as a curator with a lens-based MFA
3:50-4:35– Alanna Airitam - Capturing Success: Alanna Airitam's Triumph in Turning Fine Art
Photography into a Flourishing Career
4:35-5:00– Q&A of all speakers
5:00-5:15- Awarding Ceremony
7:00-9:00- Party for participants (bring an 11”x14” or 11”x17” print to swap to gain entrance)
Sunday, December 10th
Location: RIT Magic Spell Studios, 300 Lomb Memorial Dr, Rochester, NY 14623
9:00-12:00 Portfolio Reviews
12:00-1:00 Lunch Break
1:00-3:00 Portfolio Reviews
