Office Hours & Headshots!

For those who are planning to attend the Maryland Arts Summit in person, we have several personal coaching and professional development offerings for you! Below is a list of organizations and professionals in the Maryland arts community hosting office hours and providing extra resources at no additional cost to you!

To sign up and register for their Maryland Arts Summit offerings, please expand the accordion selections below!

Please note, each of these experts is responsible for tracking their bookings. Read each section carefully for instructions for how to sign up for free headshots and office hours below!

Free Headshots with Dr. Ceylon Mitchell

Headshots

Photographer: Dr. Ceylon Mitchell

Location: Tuesday ONLY

Conference Availability: Tuesday, 6/17: 1pm – 5pm

Summit attendees can get FREE headshots! This is the perfect opportunity to update your professional profile or social media presence. Headshots will be provided by M3 | Mitchell Media & Marketing.

Please fill out the Calendly link as soon as possible, first come, first served: https://calendly.com/ceylonmitchell/headshots-maryland-arts-summit-2025 Be sure to read the photoshoot checklist and select your preferred color(s). 

Read below for more helpful DO’s and DON’T’s to prepare for your photoshoot!

DO’s
Night before:

  • Facial Expression: Practice poses and smiles a few times in the mirror.
  • Hydration: Say no to excess sodium and drink lots of water.
  • Hair Styling/Shaving: Take caution so you don’t end up with any accidental cuts.
  • Clothing/Ensemble: Lay out every detail the night before. Don’t make any radical changes to your appearance.
  • Clothes: Iron out any wrinkles you may have. Plan ahead with dry cleaning. Use a lint roller if necessary.
  • Sleep: Get plenty of beauty rest!

Day of:

  • Makeup: Don’t feel obligated to wear makeup. But if you do, keep it natural. You want to look like YOU.
  • Touch-Up Bag: Do bring anything you can apply quickly such as oil-absorbing facial sheets, floss, comb/brush, bobby pins, mascara, chapstick, eyeliner, makeup remover, etc.
  • Final Check: Make sure to do a pre-face checkup before you take your picture. Don’t be afraid to ask the photographer (me) if you look okay or if there is anything on you.
  • Have Fun: Be You!

DON’Ts

  • Sleep: Don’t stay up late before picture day. More beauty sleep = better picture.
  • Make-Up: Don’t try out a brand new makeup look. You don’t want any unfortunate mishaps. Too much makeup with the flash will alter the color of your skin.
  • Oils: Don’t wear any moisturizers, sunscreens, or makeup with SPF, shine, or shimmers. SPF can cause you to look washed out. Any excessive shimmer will make your face look oily.
  • Glasses: Don’t wear reflective glasses. Check your perspective for anti-reflective coating. NO TRANSITION GLASSES PLEASE
  • Attire: Femme folx, make sure you don’t wear a strapless shirt. You don’t want anyone thinking you don’t have anything on. Masc folx, make sure not to wear any tank tops, undershirts, or t-shirts (no brand logos).
  • Jewelry: Don’t go overboard.
  • Confidence: Now’s not the time to be too humble: When it comes to your headshot/portraits, it’s OK to brag a little or a lot!

MdVLA Legal Office Hours - Tuesday 6/17

Presenter: Christia Ravenell & Adam Holofcener

Room: CPA 113 

Conference Availability: Tuesday, June 17 1:00pm – 2:30pm

Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts staff members Adam Holofcener and Christia Ravenell will host legal office hours.

Appointments are available on a drop in basis. No pre-registration required. This will be a shared forum to have questions addressed.

MdVLA Law Clinic - Wednesday 6/18

Presenter: MdVLA Staff

Room: CPA 113

Conference Availability: Wednesday, June 18 12:30 – 1:30 PM

Sign up in advance for one-on-one, 20-minute legal consultations with MdVLA staff members. Space is limited.

Registrants can find the sign up form in the registration area.

Office Hours with MSAC

Office hours with the Maryland State Arts Council

Date: Tuesday, June 17th

Presenters: MSAC Staff

Room: CPA 118

The team from the Maryland State Arts Council, the state’s largest arts funding organization, are holding office hours throughout the day on Tuesday! Join them at any time to get answers about grants and other resources available to artists, arts administrators, and anyone whose work involves the arts sector. Team members will be available for individual meetings and welcome any question, general or specific.

Appointments are by walk-in only.