November Newsletter – Celebrate With Us!
02
Nov
By Claire Mints
Events, General, students at work,

November Newsletter – Celebrate With Us!

With Spooky Season behind us, we now look forward to the remaining months of classes. That means final projects are about to begin and we'll be wrapping up our season with some great shows around the Nashville area! November is also AMUA's birthday month! And we'll be celebrating big this year with our Mingle and Makeup Mixer! Mingle and Makeup You’re Invited to AMUA’s 12th Anniversary Networking Extravaganza!  Join us in celebrating a remarkable journey of creativity, skill, and connection as the Academy of Make Up Arts (AMUA) marks its 12th year of shaping dreams and shaping faces. This momentous…
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October Newsletter – Spooky Season is Upon Us
02
Oct
By Claire Mints
Events, Faculty Spotlight, General, students at work,

October Newsletter – Spooky Season is Upon Us

It's the most wonderful time of the year for makeup artists, wig makers, and costume designers: Spooky Season. And with how hard our students work, we won't pull any punches this October! So, read on to see what we're up to this month, and also find out how you can book a student or alumni for your Halloween makeup this year. Zombie Camp This two day camp during Nashville’s Fall Break is a perfect time to learn all the techniques High Schoolers need to know to turn themselves into the creepiest of zombies for Halloween. Zombie campers will creep away…
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May Newsletter – One Month Left!
02
May
By Claire Mints
Events, General, Graduation, Portfolio Review, students at work

May Newsletter – One Month Left!

As we wrap up the semester and prepare for graduation and summer break, we want to congratulate our students on a job well done. This semester was jam-packed with outside productions (some were larger than life!) on top of all the required school projects our students must complete to graduate or continue on to their next semester. Can you believe we're starting the last month of classes for Spring 2023?? Ways to finish this semester strong! We encourage our students to keep the momentum going and finish this semester strong! Especially our graduating students who are working on their final…
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December Newsletter – Finals
08
Dec
By Claire Mints
General, Graduation

December Newsletter – Finals

We can't stop, won't stop, praising all of our students' hard work over this semester. They've achieved so much and worked an incredible amount. Over the next few weeks, our students will finish their finals and get ready for Graduation and Portfolio Review (which is December 17th, so save the date!). Students at Work Our students have been working on incredible projects in the classroom and on set! They've received tons of real-world experience working with productions and other schools in Nashville and nationally. Students will be wrapping up these externships this year with the Nashville Ballet's production of The…
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October Newsletter – Open House!
03
Oct
By Claire Mints
Events, General, ,

October Newsletter – Open House!

All in all, we have a very busy October ahead of us! Between mid-point evaluations, Open House, and all the current shows the students are working on, there's no time to waste. But, of course, we know our students and staff will get it all done and still have time to make a killer Halloween costume! Fall Open House: October 15th from 2-4 pm Remember to invite a friend to our Fall Open House! Not only is this event free but it's also open to the public, just please RSVP. Everyone will get a chance to tour our facilities, meet…
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Industry events you don’t want to miss this October!
29
Sep
By Maggie Burrows
Events, General,

Industry events you don’t want to miss this October!

We've compiled a list of exciting events that are happening this October. We hope this helps you to network, show off your skillset, and be inspired!  In Nashville International Black Film Festival This year's IBFF will be a combination of a festival, conference, and marketplace. The festival focuses on engaging and sharing the work of creatives from around the globe. The conference is the epicenter of for training and education. And the marketplace is where deals are made, ideas are cultivated brands are exposed and business is done. Read more here. Nashville Film Festival 50th Anniversary The Nashville Film Festival…
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06
Sep
By Maggie Burrows
Announcements, Events, ,

Industry events you don’t want to miss this September!

We compiled a list of exciting events that are happening this September. We hope this helps you to network, show off your skillset, and be inspired!  The annual Knoxville Film Festival provides a "gathering of lovers & creators of independent cinema from all over the world." The 2019 Knoxville Film festival will take place on September 13th-15th. Read more here. The 4th annual Atlanta Sci-Fi Festival takes place on September 21-22. The perfect festival to network, explore new concepts and experience the world of independent sf films. Read more here. The 50th annual Nashville Film Festival will take place October…
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AMUA at USITT!
12
Mar
By Kevin
Announcements, Events

AMUA at USITT!

Join us for "The Art of Transforming Actors Into Characters" at the USITT Annual Conference and Stage Expo on Thursday, March 15, 2018. Our presentation takes place on the Innovation Stage in the Broward County Convention Center at 2:45 PM. The USITT Conference, an annual trade show, brings together learning opportunities and vendors from all aspects of live performance. Founded in 1960, USITT promotes research and information for theatre professionals. The Academy of Make Up Arts is thrilled to share the expertise of Special Effect Program Director and Emmy Award winning Ben Rittenhouse and The Art of Wig and Hair…
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27
Jun
By admin
Events, General, , , , , , , , , , , ,

Make-up Artist Magazine Visited AMUA Nashville!

What a FANTASTIC evening at AMUA Saturday night!  Make-Up Artist Magazine publisher and creator of IMATS, Michael Key, captivated all those in attendance with the story of how Make-Up Magazine started 20 years ago.  He also held a round table discussion with the current editors of Richard Corson's 11th Edition of "Stage Make-up" (due out Feb 2018). Beverly Gore Norcross and James Glavan shared how their paths led to the prestigious honor of continuing the legacy of Mr. Corson's book. Additional guests included Rob, Dave and JD from Animax Designs, Nashville. Did you know Nashville is home to one of five major SFX companies…
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