THE 3RD ANNUAL LA SKINS MUSIC FEST
THE NATIVE AMERICAN CONCERT OF LOS ANGELES takes place July 20th, 2013 at the Autry National Center. This is a concert series that focuses on contemporary Native American music featuring R&B, Jazz, Hip Hop and Rock.
Preceding the concert is our 2nd Annual YOUTH TALENT SHOWCASE. This endeavor encourages Native American youth to explore the performing arts. Email completed applications to contact@laskinsfest.com. Deadline July 1st.
Show starts at 6:30pm. Doors open at 6pm. Email: contact@laskinsfest.com for information. Sponsored by KABC, KCET, and the Barcid Foundation. No admission Fee. Parking Provided.
2013 SKINS WRITERS WORKSHOP
The LA SKINS FEST, in collaboration with CBS Diversity Institute, Kaplan Stahler Agency, and the Writers Guild of America, West, is having an intensive writers workshop for Native Americans. It takes place June 6th at the Writers Guild of America, West. This workshop gives Native American writers information that will advance their careers, offer an opportunity to meet with creative executives, and provide tools to enhance their writing ability. This is an invitation only event. For information, please email contact@laskinsfest.com.
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE PDF
April 2013 Skins Writers Group
On April 30th, 2013, the Skins Writers Group had it's third meeting of the year. The Skins Writers Group is an initiative of the LA SKINS FEST. It was created to offer professional guidance and encouragement to Native American writers. Thanks to Joe Montague and Micah Micah Ian Wright for providing scripts. Thanks to the Writers Guild of America West for sponsoring the writers group and supporting the Native American community. Special Thanks to Chris Bythewood and Jess at FOX ENTERTAINMENT GROUP for attending this month's writers group and offering feedback to our writers. Special thanks to Noah Watts, Rena Owen, Carrie Madariaga, and Greg Zaragoza for reading. Photos by Vivian Lin.
