PORTFOLIO CREATIVE BLOG

Meet Our Team Series: Co-Creator, Kristen Harris

In the latest installment of our Meet Our Team series, we talk with Kristen Harris, one of our Co-Creators. Kristen, a CCAD alum, enjoys listening to podcasts, knitting, and of course spending time with her two dogs.  Hey there! I’m one of the founders of Portfolio Creative. Back in 2005 Catherine and I had this great idea to connect creative talent and companies who needed them and decided we were the people to do it. I’ve had a couple of different careers (so far) but always seem drawn to work

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A Day in the Life: Q+A with Melissa Jackson

In the latest installment of our Columbus Creatives: A Day in the Life series, we talk with Melissa Jackson, designer by day and a teacher by night who enjoys spending time with her family and going to CSCA events!  Hi ya! I am Melissa Jackson, I design at Root Insurance by day and teach at Columbus College of Art and Design (CCAD) by night. Originally from a small town near Cleveland, I moved to Columbus in the late 90’s. After spending many years downtown in a fantastic loft, my husband

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Cool Summer Art Classes

CCAD has opened registration for summer classes…along with the usual figure drawing and painting fare, this one really caught my eye:

Heists and Forgery: Art History
This course is a comprehensive history of stolen and forged art; who does it, why, and how. We will examine famous cases of museum heists, and explore the debate of institutionalized theft; one country, government, regime, or institution stealing from another. Offering an insight into the controversial reality of the art industry, this course will examine the often hidden

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CCAD Job Search Workshops

CCAD Career Services offers presentations and workshops throughout the year for current students and alumni, with a series of upcoming workshops focused on job search and working independently.

Resumes & Cover Letters

Interviewing Skills

Internship Essentials

Job Search Strategies

Artists in the Know, focused on entrepreneurial advice

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