BEACON
INITIATIVE
Mission:
To reduce barriers for creatives who want to develop their portfolios and build community in the process.
WHO:
Creative directors, art directors, photographers, videographers, hair stylists, makeup artists, set designers, prop stylists, lighting technicians, food stylists, nail artists, models, installation artists, florists and more.
WHEN:
Bi-weekly or monthly depending on the month. See the current schedule here.
WHERE:
Various locations in Manhattan. Upcoming locations vary depending on number of participants.
WHY:
1. To add to your Portfolio and resume
2. Grow your professional network
3. Profit sharing on merchandise and art sales
4. Participation in events
5. Have your work in a printed and digital publication
HOW IT WORKS
Step 1: Sign up for one of the event dates and take the survey.
Step2: Once we receive your survey results, you will be assigned to a team according to skillset and availability.
Step 3: Our coordinators will connect each team on an email chain. Teams are expected to prepare for shoot-day in advance.
Step 4: Show up on shoot-day with your required equipment and ready to execute your team’s plan. Follow the guidelines and have fun!
Step 5: Send any behind-the-scenes footage to the coordinators before you leave. Clean the areas your team used and pack out all of your belongings.
Step 6: Send finals to the coordinators and or be sure to ‘like’ and ‘share’ any posts on social media. Update your portfolio with new work and spread the word about upcoming events!
GUIDELINES
Following these guidelines ensures your future involvement with the Beacon Initiative
Tag @beaconquarterly on any posts related to the Beacon Initiative.
You are required to bring and use your own equipment for any of the roles you have signed up for. If equipment is available on shoot-day, it will be for rent on a first come basis and you will be held responsible for any damage.
You must be 18 years or older to participate in Beacon Initiative unless a written agreement is presented by a legal guardian and a legal guardian is present during the shoot.
Respect and tolerance to all parties is expected for the duration of any Beacon Initiative event. We ask that you remove yourself from an event if you are unable to honor this commitment.
Beacon Initiative is intended solely for creative expression and not to be used as a political, pornographic or defamatory platform. Content may be political, provocative or satirical so long as it is relevant to the theme and team members are consenting to its production.
Before signing up please understand the following:
Participation in the Beacon Initiative promises no financial reimbursement, reward or compensations.
Beacon Quarterly shares right to publish the content that is created and produced by any and all participating in Beacon Initiative events.
You are participating in Beacon Initiative photoshoot by your own free will.