Parsons PEER Orientation!

The Parsons PEER Program is excited to announce our first event of the year:

Parsons PEER Orientation!

Saturday, March 2nd

10:30am-12:30pm

66 Fifth Ave (between 12th and 13th streets)

Room N822 (8th floor)

At this event, we will be giving an overview of the program and what to expect of upcoming events in addition to having a chance to meet everyone in the program.  If you haven't already returned your contract, please bring it to the Orientation. 

Be in touch if you have any questions and please reply to the email you received to let us know whether or not you'll be able to attend.

We're looking forward to seeing you all!

Directions:

4,5,6,L,N,Q,R,W to 14th Street-Union Square

Walk west along 14th Street. At Fifth Avenue, turn left.

66 Fifth Avenue is on your right between 12th &13th street.

F,L,M to 14th Street and 6th Avenue.

Walk down Sixth Ave (Avenue of the Americas) and take a left on 13th street.

Take a right on Fifth Ave.

66 Fifth Avenue is on your right

Welcome new PEERs!

We'd like to extend a warm welcome to the new class of Parsons PEER students (class of 2015)!

Until you receive notice about our first exciting event, please review our list of other NYC youth art programs and other resources, which may be of interest to you.

WELCOME!

Summer Code Party!

Dear Parsons PEERs,

As summer begins, we'd like to invite you all to a FUN upcoming event this Saturday, which will give you a chance to explore some new digital tools and learn how to make things on the web. 

Friends + Family are welcome!

Please read through the info below and REPLY TO THE EMAIL Nadia sent you if you are interested in attending with the name(s) of anyone else who will be attending with you.  

Let me know if you have any questions, and keep an eye out for upcoming PEER summer events.

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday!

SUMMER CODE PARTY!

Sat, June 30th

1-5pm

87 Lafayette St (DCTV)

(Take the N,Q,R,6,J,Z to Canal St)

Join Hive NYC, Mozilla, Tumblr, Gigantic Mechanic, Institute of Play and the People's Production House Pop Squad for a special Summer Code Party event for educators and teens!

 http://hivenycsummercodeparty.eventbrite.com/

It's Free!

This event is all about playing with cool, new digital tools that help you make awesome stuff on the web.

Who should attend?

Anyone in and around NYC that has an interest in becoming a webmaker! You'll be joined by members of Hive NYC, including educators, youth, our families and friends. Everyone is invited, but keep in mind the activities are best suited to those ages 12 and up.

What can I expect?

Think of it as a learning party, with different activities hosted by designers, engineers and staff from Mozilla, Tumblr, Institute of Play, Gigantic Mechanic and People's Production House. You'll get a quick intro to all of the different projects that are available and from there can decide how and where you spend your time--sample them all or take a deep dive into just a few activities. 

What should I bring?

While we will be providing some computers, this is also a BYOL (Bring Your Own Laptop) event. Snacks will be provided.

More info at:

http://hivenycsummercodeparty.eventbrite.com/

Creative Careers: First PEER Event

On March 24, Amanda Adams-Louis, a photographer, Linda Nader, a fashion designer, and Chat Travieso, an architectural designer,  joined us for the first PEER event. They spoke about their careers and what they went through to get where they are. Below are some comments from students.
 

Daché Jordan Rogers

”I learned that a career in art is more possible than I had thought. And not only a career but also a successful career.  I aspire to be a fashion designer and [Linda] really inspired me. Her shoes were so adorable, too."


Julia Medina
"My favorite part was seeing the examples of the visiting artists' work because it was inspirational to think maybe one day I will create great art like that on my own..  One thing I learned was how you might go to college expecting to study one thing, and come out with a whole different plan for your future- and there is nothing wrong with that."

Brandon Cecilio

 “One thing I have learned today at this event is to not focus on one type of art or lifestyle. My favorite part of today was when the quest speakers would talk about their lives and how they came to be what they are now.”

Jeffrey Arias

            ”I have learned that even though you don’t like a subject in school, you might need it in the real world. [Chat] made me want to connect my art with his.”


Nathalie Perez

“Today at the Peer Program, I learned that imagination is the most important start of any career.”

Thank you to our wonderful guest speakers for sharing their experiences!

And congratulations to all of our PEER students for actively seeking out information to pursue your interests.  We look forward to seeing you all at our next event.

On Saturday, March 31st, join us to meet game designers and try out their latest creations.

To learn more about Parsons' School of Art, Media & Technology, check-out their website here.

1pm: Meet in the Orientation "bark" room

2 West 13th st (at Fifth ave)

where pizza will be served!

3pm: Program ends

RSVP by emailing academy@newschool.edu with your full name and a note that you'd like to attend the Playtech event.

First PEER Event!

We are excited to announce the first event for the Parsons PEER Program!

CREATIVE CAREERS

Sat. 3/24

1:30-4:30pm

25 East 13th Street

Room E206

Young professionals who work in creative fields such as Fine Arts, Fashion Design, Architecture, and Photography will be showing samples of their work and discussing their experience and the paths they’ve taken to get to this point in their careers. 

Join us for this unique opportunity to ask questions and learn more about art & design while meeting other NYC youth with similar interests.

We look forward to seeing you all soon!

Please RSVP for this event by Wednesday, March 21st via the Evite that was emailed to you.