Seminars & Events
Enjoy Panels, Feature Presentations and Exhibitor Seminars by the industries best. From Spring Trend and Bridal to Airbrush and FX, these seminars will provide a great selection of events, designed to inspire and inform. Presented by some of the biggest players in the business, these complimentary events are seated on a first-come first-served basis and do not required registration and are included in admission to The Makeup Show.
Check out the schedules for Feature Presentations, Exhibitor Seminars and MUD Stage.
Feature Presentations -Seminar C- Located on the Second Floor (Presented by The Makeup Show)
Sunday, May 13, 2012 – 10:45am- 12:15am
Kit Focus: The Makeup Show Artists: James Vincent, Jon Hennessy, Orlando Santiago, Esterique Aidan
The Makeup Shows Director of Artistry James Vincent presents his most popular seminar with a panel made up of The Makeup Show Artists team, some of the best in the business giving insight and ideas on building the best kit and offering the what, why and how of assembling the ideal makeup kit. Whether you are a veteran in the industry or just starting out this seminar will save you money, time, and a bad back by exploring how to make the most out of what you have while bringing the least amount of makeup to set.
Sunday, May 13, 2012 – 2:00pm-3:00pm
Beauty and the Blog- Lianne Farbes, Felicia Walker Benson, Jen James, Victoria Stiles, Sherry Blossom
The internet has become a place for makeup artists to build their network, their name recognition and create credibility and blogs have become the hottest way to stay connected to all that’s hot in the world of makeup and makeup artistry. In this panel discussion you’ll learn how to become a part of this important network of artists, develop your own blog and become a part of the growing blogger community who shares your passion for beauty.
Sunday, May 13, 2012 – 3:30pm-5:00pm
Making Up With Ricky Wilson
Makeup Artist Ricky Wilson has always been intrigued by the power of makeup to transform women from ordinary to extraordinary. His beauty philosophy is based on teaching women to enhance their own style and beauty and find their own inner diva by experimenting with colors and trends. With an extensive career including work on fashion shows, print publications, celebrity clients and socialites he simply does it all. In this keynote, Ricky will be sharing some of his expert application tips that have landed his work in the pages of magazines including Harper’s Bazaar,Vogue, Brides, Lucky, Elle, Allure, Town and Country and Modern Bride, to name a few, and he frequently is contacted by magazines to give input on trends and insight on his red carpet work. He will be building a makeup look from start to finish and bringing us every step of the way with insight into the why, what and how that have led him to work with a who’s who in this business, including designers such as Dior, Vivian Westwood, Vera Wang, and Betsey Johnson. Watch as he brings his beautiful application to life.
Monday, May 14, 2012 – 9:30am-10:15am
Industry Insight -Hosted by James Vincent – Panelists: Sarah Herse-Defacto Agent, Beau Nelson-Creative Director Beaute, Benjamin Smith-Fashion Photographer, Sian Richards- Makeup Artist and creator of The London Brush Company and Meredith Harper Houston-Contributing Editor for Jones Magazine.
In this panel discussion, representatives, publicists, photographers, agents and artists from all areas of the industry talk about what you need to do to become a successful agency, union or editorial artist. The forum clarifies the role of the artist in all aspects and also includes facts and opinions on building your book, branding your name, assisting top artists and what you need to do to be represented. This Forum will be immediately followed by our Portfolio Reviews in The Makeup Show Pro Pods.
Monday, May 14, 2012 – 10:45am-11:45am
Breaking Down Barriers and Building a Career – Crystal Wright, Maurice Stein and Michael DeVellis
Making money as a makeup artist requires tenacity, technique and the ability to adapt for each job and an industry that is constantly evolving and changing. In this important seminar we have assembled a panel of industry insiders who will offer insight, career advice, and expertise. We will discuss the changes in technology, media, product, and promotion as well as the types of work and education available in our dynamic industry.
Monday, May 14, 2012 – 3:00pm-4:30pm
Inside The Hunger Games – Ve Neill - Sponsored by Crown Brush
Bringing a beloved book series to the Big Screen is a daunting task on many levels and taking a book series like The Hunger Games, with its post apocalyptic world, action packed sequences and themes of big brother and personal independence to life while maintaining the fierce loyalty of its rabid fans is monumental. The Hunger Games’ filmmakers walk a fine line between encouraging the devotion and not falling prisoner to it. Designing and Leading the makeup is a major task. And Ve Neill is certainly the woman for the job. One of the most renowned make-up artists in the motion picture business today, Ve Neill has over the course of her thirty-year career, earned 21 international nominations and wins for her creative and innovative makeup. In this keynote The Hunger Games Head Makeup Artist, Ve Neill will share stories from the set, shed light on the design process and share secrets for becoming a successful artist in the field of film and FX makeup.
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SUNDAY, MAY 13TH
Seminar A – 1st Floor
10:00- 10:45 Body Painting with Inglot Body Pigments- Hayden Tee for Inglot
11:15- 12:00 Mastering a Smokin’ Hot Look with Kett’s new Liquid Metal Pigments- Sheila McKenna for Kett Cosmetics
12:30- 1:15 HD for All – Jen Evans for Make Up For Ever
1:45- 2:30 AIRpods™: Work Smarter, Not Harder Cory Bishop for Temptu PRO
3:00- 3:45 Trendcasting -Victoria Stiles for Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics
4:15- 5:00 Atelier Bride- Kevin James Bennett for Face Atelier
5:00-5:45 State of the Union – Valerie Gladstone and Guests
Seminar B – 1st Floor
9:45- 10:30 Painting with Makeup- Using Art as Inspiration – Chantel Miller for MAC Cosmetics
11:00- 11:45 Hi-Def Makeup Techniques: Airbrush & Beyond- David Klasfeld for OCC Makeup
12:15- 1:00 The Importance of Color Matching- Learn the Easiest Way to Color Match- Maurice Stein for Cinema Secrets
1:30- 2:15 Exploring the Power of Color with Mehron’s new Intense Pigments -Mehron, Inc.
2:45- 3:30 Bridal Tattoo Cover up with Airbrush Makeup- Dina Ousley, Al Lozano, Julie Tobias for Dinair
4:00- 4:45 Tools and Trends – Crown Brush
Seminar C- 2nd Floor
9:30- 10:15 Mad Men Women – Hair Style Guide Summer ’12- Dan Sharp for T3 Micro
12:45- 1:30 NARS Cosmetics
MONDAY, MAY 14TH
Seminar A – 1st Floor
9:45- 10:30 Hi Def Makeup- Helping You Solve the Makeup Challenges for Women of Color - Buntricia Bastian for Pinnacle
11:00- 11:45 Birchbox, A New Path to Discovery in Beauty- Katia Beauchamp for Birchbox
12:15- 1:00 Success is not An Accident- William Hall for Auraline Beauty
1:30- 2:15 Studio Focus: Kitten Liner, Bold Brows, and Bright Lips- Lori Taylor for Smashbox Cosmetics
2:45- 3:30 Timeless Trends for Bridal Beauty- Dominic Briguglio for Stila Cosmetics
4:00- 4:45 All New Makeup Must Haves- Koren Zander for Alcone
Seminar B – 1st Floor
9:30-10:15 Naked Ambition- Kevin James Bennett for Naked Cosmetics
10:45-11:30 Make Green with Graftobian- Bridal Makeup a Good Cash Business- RenRen for Graftobian Makeup Company
12:00-12:45 Complexion Fundamentals – Wanda Longo, CoverFX for Naimie’s Beauty Supply
1:15-2:00 Eyebrows are Everything- Reed Cromwell for Anastasia Beverly Hills
2:30- 3:15 Makeup Trends – Nadine Chiasson for Cosmix School of Makeup Artistry
3:45- 4:30 Makeup Artistry for Entrepreneurs-Erik Kaser for Glamcor
Seminar C – 2nd Floor
12:15-1:00 Artistic Advantage – Talia Cich for Make Up For Ever
1:30-2:15 State of Airbrushing – Editorial and Body Art – Hosted by James Vincent. Including Panelists - William Lemon III, whose clients include Lady Gaga, Rihanna, and Kesha and whose works has appeared in V, Interview and Esquire and Jenai Chin whose work has appeared in Blackbook, NY Magazine, and Italian Vogue and Cory Bishop, TEMPTU Lead Global Artist
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In addition to our Main Floor Seminars, this year in NYC, Supporting Sponsor Make-Up Designory brings top FX, Television, Fashion and Body Art experts exemplifying what they do best in the industry to the MUD Stage. Located by the lounge on the 2nd Floor and MUD Cosmetics booth # 2F 22. To stop by and take a glance, see the schedule below;
Sunday, May 13th
9:00-10:30 Going the Distance – Paul Thompson
10:45-12:30 Avant-Garde for the Avant-Garde Kelly Budd
12:45-1:45 Blushing Brides- Audrey DaCosta
12:00-3:00 Red Carpet Ready- Reiva Cruze
3:15-4:15 Smokin’ Eyes- Merideth Haring
4:30- 6:00 Boo boos, bruises and burns. Oh my! - Craig Lindberg
Monday, May 14th
9:15-10:30 Color Theory – Kristina Monique Cortez
10:45-11:45 1960’s Make-up -Reiva Cruze
12:00-2:15 Split Personality – Ray Shaffer
2:30 – 3:30 Natural Beauty - Chantal Mariani
3:45-5:00 Aging with Just Color- Paul Thompson
Details
- Exclusively available to The Makeup Show NYC Ticket Holders
- Complimentary to The Makeup Show NYC Ticket Holders
- Attendee seating are on first come first serve basis
*presenters, topics and schedules subject to change.