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Posted on 10.22.09

From Pen to Pixel and Back Again: Profile with Tim Frick of MB

by Stacy

Having met Tim Frick in a fiction writing workshop, I knew his pen and paper and fiction writing before anything else. Soon, I came to know that Tim brings humor, creativity and passion to all the things he does, from pixels to pork and squash stew. Now, a quick byte with Tim in our arts and creative profile series. Q: Tim, tell me about what your personal artistic passion is? Tim: Personally, I think entrepreneurialism is one of the most creative…

Posted on 10.21.09

The Art of Writing: Profile with MB Content Developer Stacy Jones Sutton

by Stacy

Stacy scouts for technology news and trends, creates keyword-rich content and digital marketing for Mightybytes and its clients, as well as writes fiction. Her profile continues our support of the arts throughout October and conversations with the MB team. Q: Tell me about what your personal artistic passion is? Stacy: Writing and storytelling. I create content for a living, so I get to do what I love which is terrific. In my fiction writing, it is a constant struggle to sit…

Posted on 10.15.09

The Art of Theater for Education: Profile with MB Developer Tai Palmgren

by Stacy

Tai is part of the theater and education company, Barrel of Monkeys and is their Graphic Designer. This theater ensemble works with some of the most under-served students in Chicago utilizing creative writing, self-esteem building, and adapting student-written stories for the stage. All of this is part of their mission presented in a ‘smart, funny theatre experience.’ Their 8th Annual Fancy Schmancy Benefit is this Friday! Friday, October 16th, 2009; 7:00 — 11:00pm $75 in advance, $90 at the door Chicago…

Posted on 10.14.09

Arts Organization Profile: Lessons in Creativity I of II with The Neo-Futurists

by Stacy

I continue the exploration of art as expression and communication as part of the mBlog series in support of Chicago Artists Month with a two-part blog on Lessons in Creativity from The Neo-Futurists Theater in Chicago. Lessons in Creativity is the fall event held by the Neo-Futurists. “How the world’s most wildly productive ensemble creates 30 plays in 60 minutes, 50 weeks per year.” I spoke with Lindsay Muscato, Managing Director, about how sharing their creative process culminated into this special…

Posted on 10.13.09

The Art of Design: Profile with MB Designer Joy Burke

by Stacy

Joy Burke is the bona-fide Pixel Princess of Mightybytes. She is a 2007 graduate of the Visual Communications program at the Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago and her personal art is being featured in the Alumni Gallery Show along with some award-winning design work she did for Mightybytes. Be sure to stop by and check out her work and that of her fellow alumni! Alumni Gallery Exhibition Ai Gallery, Merchandise Mart October 13 - November 11 Reception: October 22, 5 - 8…