Tony Luna Creative

Lectures and workshops by Tony Luna will be announced in this section. Please check this site for announcements regarding sessions in your area. If you would like to schedule a session please contact tony@tonylunacreative.com.

- July 15, 2010- ICON 6- The Illustration Conference, Pasadena, California. A two hour lecture/workshop, "Rediscovering Your Passion-an Outline for Career Reinvention." ICON is a non-profit organization, and offers the only global conference for illustrators and the graphic arts industry. This year it will be held July 14-17 at the Langham Hotel, 1401 South Oak Knoll Avenue, in Pasadena, California.

- January 30, 2010- Art Center College of Design, Alumni Association, RE/prise event. A two hour lecture/workshop titled, "Rediscovering Your Passion-an Outline for Crafting a Meaningful Career." Thanks to Kristen Bowne, Director of the Art Center College of Design Alumni Association, and her wonderful staff.

- October 22-24, 2009- ANIF (National Association of Photographers) Fiftieth Anniversary Conference in Lisbon, Portugal. Lecture topic, "Networking and Promoting Your Career to the Next Level: for Photographers." Three hour lecture with Q&A session on Saturday, October 24 and meetiings with Portugal's wonderful photographic community. Thanks to liaison Paulo Roberto, photographer.

- September 24, 2009- The Actors Fund, "Networking Your Way to the Next Level of Your Career," 10:00 am to noon, International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees - Headquarters, Burbank, California.

- August 5-7, 2009- Rocky Mountain School of Photography, Summer Intensive Program, Missoula Montana

- May 15, 2009- Mrs. Robinson's First Grade class, Oak Hills Elementary School, Valencia, CA; "How to Tell a Story"

- April 23, 2009- SchmoozeFest, Spring 2009, Art Center at Night-Public Programs, Pasadena; Networking event for attendees to classes, lectures and workshops

- April 16, 2009- Brooks Institute of Photography, Santa Barbara, California; "How to Get the Job, Do the Job, and Get Paid for the Job" for emerging professional photograhers; Professors: Harry Liles and Bill Robbins

- February 25, 2009- RE:source, Art Center Alumni, Pasadena, California; "Taking Your Career to the Next Level" for mid-career creative professionals; Director, Ophelia Chang

- January 22, 2009- Career Transition for Dancers, Actors Fund (SAG/AFTRA), Los Angeles offices; Administrative Director Jo Anne Di Vito

- November 8, 2008- Brooks Institute of Photography, Santa Barbara, California; "How to Get the Job, Do the Job, and Get Paid for the Job" for emerging professional photograhers; Professor: Bill Robbins

- October, 2008- PhotoPlus Expo International, New York City; "Taking Your Career to the Next Level" for mid-career photographers eager to take their careers to the next level; Photo District News

July 9, 2008- The Actors Fund (SAG/AFTRA), Los Angeles offices "Taking Your Career to the Next Level;" For information regarding The Actors Fund see their web site at www.actorsfund.org; Organizer, Joanne Webb

- May 28, 2008- Society of Illustrators, Los Angeles; "Taking Your Career to the Next Level;" Sherman Oaks Galleria; Organizer, Shiho Nakaza

- April, 2008- UCLA Extension Graphic Design Certificate Program; "Designing Your Future;" UCLA Extension Building, Westwood, California; Organizers Lucie Mamos and Rocio Ponce

- February, 2008- AIGA/Los Angeles, "Taking Your Career to the Next Level;" Luxe Hotel, Bel Aire, California; Zelda Harrison, Producer for Business Practices for AIGS/LA

Creative Consultant Tony provided two weekend workshops at Woodbury University in Burbank last summer. The workshops were directed at assisting mid-career creative professionals take their careers to the next level.

The first workshop, "Rediscovering Your Passion" took a critical look at the things that inspire you, and the things that hold you back from expressing your creative passion, and how to find your new voice. The third workshop, "Self-Promotion and Marketing" was added to help the attendees target their marketing efforts more effectively and gain a higher return on investment for the marketing budget. All the workshops were presented at the beautiful Woodbury University campus in Burbank where the attendees had an opportunity to meet with other mid-career creative professionals who are motivated and eager to share their work.

The "Rediscovering Your Passion" workshop was held Friday, July 18, 2008 (from 6:30-9:00 pm), and Saturday, July 19 (from 9:30 am-5:00 pm).

The "Self-Promotion and Marketing" workshop was given all day Friday, August 1, 2008 (from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm)

Woodbury University is situated just north of the Bob Hope/Burbank Airport at 7500 Glenoaks Boulevard in Burbank, California. Their web site is http://www.woodbury.edu. For our out of town guests there is a brand new Hampton Inn situated across the street from the campus, at 7501 Glenoaks, Burbank. Here is a link to the Hampton Inn.

Taking Your Career to the Next Level (General description)

In Taking Your Career to the Next Level, Creative Consultant Tony Luna covers issues such as taking stock of creative assets, creating a realistic plan for change, implementing your plan, and validating your evolution so you can move on to the next level. Tony believes that while there is no secret potion for success, there are proven ways for to get out of a rut to a more fulfilling career. And he should know: over the years he has helped a significant number of individuals and businesses reinvigorate themselves and reach new heights.

In his presentation, Tony explores the common issues that hold creative entrepreneurs back from making the next move, and share how others in similar situations have turned their businesses around while digging deeper into their creativity.

Career reinvention workshops will be conducted in the Greater Los Angeles area in the coming months. These meetings will bring together skilled professionals in the creative arts to exchange ideas, coordinate networking sessions, and nurture their creativity. Stay tuned for the next scheduled meetings.