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Press Kit Essentials: Building your Digital Resume

DATE: Tuesday, May 27th, 2025

TIME: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm EDT

LOCATION: Zoom link provided upon registration

Led by Crystal Simone
Ig: @crys_cr0ss
Website: https://csimone.me/Projects
Press: https://blackcherrymag.com/2022/04/29/crycross/
https://ra.co/news/73904

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:
Whether you're a musician, artist, or business, this workshop will teach you how to create a compelling EPK that leaves a lasting impression. Led by DJ and visual artist Crystal Simone aka cry$cross

☆ REQUIREMENTS: n/a

☆ PROGRAMS USED: Photopea, PDF Escape

ABOUT THE TEACHING ARTIST:
If you’re familiar with the NYC club scene, you’ve probably heard of Crystal aka cry$cross. Identifying as a multi-hyphenate visual artist, fiber artist and DJ/producer, Crystal is not only a well-respected DJ, but she’s also a full-time graphic designer with a portfolio spanning from t-shirt designs, to packaging, branding, flyers and more. Despite wearing many hats, Crystal brings community to the forefront of everything she does, making a concerted effort to collaborate with friends and uplift others.

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Our programs are supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

ABOUT POWRPLNT:
Founded in 2014, POWRPLNT works with emerging creators and activists to make space, create, and share knowledge with creative minds of all ages. We believe that access to technology is a right, not a privilege, and the digital divide is a social justice issue. Visit our website to learn more. https://www.powrplnt.org/mission-and-press

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