Welcome to May! We've got a great line up of events this month, including the return of PechaKucha Night, the culmination of our Pens to Lens collaboration with the C-U Film Society, two student design shows, and more.
We've also got several new volunteer opportunities, and great new jobs from the Job Board. Read on to get all the details!
UPCOMING EVENTS
 Student CUDO Presents: Finished Production Exhibition
Friday, May 3rd, 5-9pm at Indi Go Artist Co-Op, Champaign
TONIGHT! Explore a variety of mediums used to create works by graphic design students in University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. There will be food and refreshments at the reception. Learn more and RSVP...
 UX Book Club :: “Content Everywhere” by Sara Wachter-Boettcher
Tuesday, May 7th, 6:30-8:30pm at Pixo, Urbana
Join us for a live video chat with the author! Whether you’re talking about personalized content, responsive design, or using an API to get your content on multiple apps, sites, and channels, your content’s structure—and which sorts of structure it has—is what either limits or extends your ability to repurpose that content and make rules about where and when it should appear. Learn more and RSVP...
 Parkland College Graphic Design Exhibition Opening Reception
Thursday, May 16th, 6-8pm at the Parkland Art Gallery, Champaign
After-Party: 8-11pm at Jupiter's, Downtown Champaign
The Graphic Design Student Juried Exhibition is an annual event showcasing the best graphic design, motion graphics, illustration and web design work of students in the Graphic Design Program at Parkland College. The Opening Reception co-sponsored by CUDO, and join us for the after-party with free pizza and pool at Jupiters! Learn more and RSVP...
 PechaKucha Night Volume 12
Saturday, May 18th, 8:20pm (Doors open at 7:45) at Krannert Art Museum, Champaign
PKN C-U Vol. 12 returns on Saturday, May 18th with a new roster of quirky, insightful, and creative minds tapped from Champaign-Urbana’s wealth of talent. Join us for an inspiring, artsy evening with friends, snacks, beer, and new presentations. Learn more and RSVP...
 CUDO Game Night
Monday, May 20th, 6:30-8:30pm at Quality, Champaign
Take a break from your busy schedule and get to know your fellow design enthusiasts. The featured game of the night is Dixit, an award-winning French storytelling card game. In Dixit, players try to guess which of the beautifully illustrated cards was the chosen by the storyteller, while also trying to trick the other players into picking their card. Learn more and RSVP...
 Pens to Lens Gala
Wednesday, May 29th, 6-9pm at The Art Theater, Champaign
Screenplays from over 100 K-12 students are being reviewed by writing judges, designers, and filmmakers. The writing judges will choose awards, the designers will make movie posters and character sketches based on chosen screenplays, and the filmmakers will choose screenplays to produce into actual short films -- all of which will be displayed at this free public event! Learn more and RSVP...
LAST CALL FOR 'PENS TO LENS' DESIGNERS
This is YOUR chance to make a poster for a movie by the most creative writers ever: enthusiastic, imaginative schoolchildren. And if you want to make more than one, that’s even better! All posters will be displayed at the Pens to Lens Gala, and the student whose script you illustrate will receive a copy of your poster.
We've got a lot of great pieces coming in, but could still use more! The deadline to complete your designs is May 10th, so sign up as soon as possible! Learn more and register...
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Sponsorship Coordinator, PechaKucha Night
The Sponsorship Coordinator manages our relationships with both monetary and in-kind sponsors. Some of the responsibilities include updating our sponsorship packet, collecting information for promotional materials, and serving as a primary point of contact between sponsors and the team. No experience is necessary, but great communication skills and a willingness to learn are vital. If you're interested, email the PKN team...
Event Coordinator, October Design Exhibition
Volunteers needed for a professional graphic design exhibition in October at Indi Go Gallery. Seeking people with excellent communication skills to help with graphics, promotion, event planning, and all the details that go with mounting a professional exhibition. If you're interested or have questions, email event chair Paul Young...
FEATURED JOB LISTINGS
 Web Developer & Designer :: Accuraty Solutions (full time)
If you have an avid interest in design and development for the web, Champaign-based Accuraty Solutions is looking for talented people who want to aggressively learn the latest skills while creating solutions for dynamic and changing customer issues. Whether you are a seasoned veteran looking for a new set of challenges or just starting out, you might be the right person to join our team. View full listing...
 Freelance Graphic Designer :: ChambanaMoms.com (part time)
ChambanaMoms.com is looking to add graphic designers to our roster of contractors who assist us with the website. Assignments may include work as a subcontractor doing web ads; internal graphic design needs for web and print; and other misc. website design needs. View full listing...
Looking for design-related work? You can find it on the CUDO Job Board.
Want to hire the best creative talent in Champaign-Urbana? Post your job for free!
GETTING INVOLVED WITH CUDO
Want to get (more) involved with your local design org.? We've got a lot of different ways you can join the community!
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Volunteer! CUDO is 100% run by volunteers who have a day job or are still in school. It’s because of the hard work and talent of people like you that we can provide our members and the local design community with resources, events, and workshops. Learn more about volunteer opportunities...
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Become a Member! CUDO is entirely funded through membership dues and donations. By joining, you're supporting Champaign County's largest creative community, and you'll get some pretty nice perks for yourself. Learn more about membership...
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Join the Board! We have two open seats on the Board of Directors. If you're serious about helping cultivate the design community of Champaign-Urbana, we want to hear from you! Learn more about the Board...
Cheers from CUDO, your local design org. |
