Academy’s Spring Show 2009 Makes a Multimedia Splash Online

While 1500 industry professionals spent the day with students and faculty at Spring Show 2009, the world was invited to follow what was happening on the web. The show was carried live at springshowwith.gelatobaby.com, featuring hourly Tweets, insightful blog entries, 600 photographs and 12 video interviews. It all added up to ONE amazing day.

More than 1500 industry professionals attended Spring Show 2009 to meet with and view the work of Academy students. Photo by Bob Toy.

Spring Show 2009 host Alissa Walker with Academy President Dr. Elisa Stephens, who addressed the crowd. Photo by Trent McNair.

The Academy of Art presents the best work of graduating students at its annual Spring Show gallery exhibit. This year, it was kicked off on May 21 at 601 Brannan Street. The Academy invited thousands of industry professionals to spend the day evaluating graduate portfolios and interviewing prospective hires. The exhibit stayed open for the public to enjoy for a few weeks after the opening day, and the Academy also hosted an Open House to recruit prospective students.

Spring Show is a highly valued opportunity for students to have their portfolios reviewed by professionals. Photo by Jason Permenter.

And, of course, gelato was served to the assembled multitudes. Photo by Trent McNair.

2009 marked the first time the Academy celebrated Spring Show outside of 601 Brannan — opening it up to the world in real time on the web, hosted by noted art and design journalist Alissa Walker, Gelatobaby. View commentary, photos, videos and more from Spring Show 2009 here.