CLUSTER ILLUSTRATION FAIR 2021
ONLINE TALKS PROGRAM
Curated by Paula Rodriguez & Ema Marinova
Artwork by Paula Rodriguez
The core Cluster is community diversity and accessibility, providing a platform that supports fellow minded individuals in the creative sector. Social gatherings and networking sessions now take a shift towards the digital realm.
As part of this year's alternative illustration fair the Cluster team has put together a collection of talks with industry professionals designed to give practical and personal advice to our community of artists.
Cluster members have been invited to one to one mentorship sessions and an online community engagement program where artists can meet and discuss the challenges and opportunities of the creative industry as well as engaging in workshops and masterclass.
We aim to provide a safe space where our artists can build links and be part of a supportive community that wants to see them thrive.
As part of this year program we have the pleasure to have a collection of amazing artists and industry experts such as:
INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVES Q&A
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*Video content currently available only for participating in the Fair Artists
**Stay tuned as the programme will keep evolving in the following months.
Expect in-depth recorded conversations with key design & illustration professionals.
MENTORSHIP SESSIONS
These Sessions will give Cluster Illustration participating creatives an opportunity to meet one-on-one with experts, showcase their work and gain vital insight into developing their careers. In these sessions, exhibitors will have the opportunity to discuss the challenges and opportunities of the creative industry.
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
The core of Cluster is community, diversity and accessibility; providing a platform that celebrates and supports like-minded individuals in the creative sector. Social gatherings and networking sessions now take a shift into the digital realm. Cluster Team will facilitate digital zoom calls to provide support and discussions; working towards community building from the Cluster Team to artists to the public.
Topics you can expect:
Overcoming creative block
A conversation between artists where the concept of creative block is explored , ways of overcoming it, and the challenges of being creative in the age of social media. Artists share their own experiences and tips on how they overcome creative block.
In Conversation with Ema Marinova
A session designed for our members to ask questions and get practical advice from Cluster London founder and director Ema Marinova. During the session the topics of curating and exhibition, approaching galleries and taking charge of your own career path are explored.
Talking about your wok
Talking about who you are as an artist and putting your creativity into words can be challenging. In this session artist are invited to participate in a discussion where the challenges of networking and selling yourself as an artis are explored. Chaired by Cura Ema Marinova and illustrators Paula Rodriguez and Anastasia simple tips, talking about your work can become a fulfilling and rewarding endeavour, rather than a frustrating or daunting one.
Show and tell
A session dedicated to showcasing the diversity of our wonderful members, during the session artists invite us into their creative practice, introducing themselves and sharing their inspirations, process and motivations for creating.
AUGMENTED REALITY WORKSHOP:
Artivive is the platform where artists build the future of analog and digital art. Our vision is to change how art is created and consumed, and in addition to build a community around augmented reality art.
Learn how to create Augmented Reality Art, while doing something creative and fun!
During this online workshop you will learn, explore and discover all the fun and beneficial components of creating augmented reality art.
⭐ It is easier than you think:
No prior technical skills
Get to use the easiest AR platform worldwide
Get a guided tour and live support from the host
👨👩👧👧 Who is it for?
Digital and Non-digital artists
Artists-beginners and proficient creators
Art enthusiasts
Your family and friends!
🙌 Why participate?
Create your first AR art piece
Explore a new medium with your art
You can experiment with your designs and explore a new medium of storytelling
Use the time to learn something new and fun!
🎨 What should you prepare?
A computer with internet connection
A mobile phone or tablet
Pen & paper