We heart Our SpOnSOrS!

The first ever convention ofDr. Sketchy’s organizers for the purposes

of ConSpiraCy and MayheM

presented by Molly Crabapple

A Note from Molly Crabapple-

W hen I founded Dr. Sketchy’s in 2005, I never imagined my little alt.art class would grow to such proportions. But here we are three years later, and Dr. Sketchy’s is in 80 cities in 5 continents. We’ve toured Europe, played in museums, thrown international art shows, got feted in Playboy and the New York Times, and raised the standard that models are treated across the globe.

None of this could have happened without you. I started Dr. Sketchy’s, but you took the torch and lit fires around the world. You spread the Dr. Sketchy’s gospel, stood up to vice cops, worked insanely hard, postered cities, told anyone and everyone that art class could be run a different way.

So, I want to take the chance to say thank you. Thank you so much for bringing Dr. Sketchy’s to your hometown. Thank you for taking over the world.

-Molly Crabapplefounder

Important InformationMolly Crabapple’s number is 917-907-2150. If you need anything or are in any trouble, don’t hesitate to call.hopstop.com is the best way to find subway directions

Acknowledgements:SketchyCon would not be possible without the extensive help of Joe Wos from Dr. Sketchy’s Pittsburgh.

SketchyCon would like to thank John Leavitt, Justin Lussier, Syd Bernstein, Alexandra Jackson, Melissa Dowell, William Zoe Fitzgerald, Peter Bolte, Nicola Black, Amber Ray, Gal Friday, Josh Gorfain, Chris Lowrance, Bob Self and Baby Tattoo Books, Glittle Cupcakes, Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab, Weird Tales, Sketch Theatre, Toonseum, Cha Cha Velour, Amelia Danger, Corinne Mary, Boyd and Blair Potato Vodka, Najva Soleimani, Paige Stevenson, Kasper Jeppe Jeppeson, Hilary Beck, and James and Camille Habacker, Couldn’t have done it without you!

Branches Repped At SketchyCon

Dr. Sketchy’s TorontoDr. Sketchy’s DallasDr. Sketchy’s Las VegasDr. Sketchy’s PhillyDr. Sketchy’s South JerseyDr. Sketchy’s NashvilleDr. Sketchy’s PittsburghDr. Sketchy’s MontrealDr. Sketchy’s Rhode IslandDr. Sketchy’s San DiegoDr. Sketchy’s Portland, Maine Dr. Sketchy’s Oklahoma CityDr. Sketchy’s BaltimoreDr. Sketchy’s DenverDr. Sketchy’s AshevilleDr. Sketchy’s ClevelandDr. Sketchy’s IndianapolisDr. Sketchy’s Houston

“Throwing an Art Show ” by Brett Despotovich director of Dr. Sketchy ’s TorontoArt exhibitions are a great way to showcase the vast talent you see at your Dr Sketchy’s events, as well as get the greater arts community in to support your branch But how should you select and collect work? How do you approach venues? How can you ensure a relatively painless installation? Drawing on his years of personal and professional experience in the Fine Art and Gallery world, Dr Sketchy’s Toronto Founder Brett Despotovich will offer ideas on how to make you’re next Sketchy’s Art Showcase a sure success!

“Getting Famous - Dr. Sketchy ’s in the Media” by Molly Crabapple, founder of Dr. Sketchy ’sGetting into the media is the best (and cheapest) way to expose yourself to new fans. But how do you do it? And how can you not annoy reporters in the process? Molly Crabapple, founder of Dr. Sketchy’s and receipiant of hundreds of profiles in media around the world, will dicuss the fine art of pitching, following up, and cultivating relationships with bloggers, reporters, producers and journalists.

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April 25th, 7:30-9:30 pmSketchyCon’s Secret AfterpartyWant to spend a bit more time with your Dr. Sketchy’s comrades? If you haven’t gotten your fill at Dr. Sketchy’s today, convene with us at Sutra Lounge for a secret afterparty!

Sutra Lounge16 1st Avenue between 1st and 2nd Street, ManhattanF or V to 2nd Avenuewww.hopstop.com for subway directions

April 26th, 3-8 pmSketchyCon Day TwoSkillshares, Screenings, and Cupcakes@ Paige’s Loft315 Berry Street between South 3rd & South 4thWilliamsburgL to Bedford, JMZ to Marcywww.hopstop.com for subway directionsThere is no buzzer. Please call 917-907-2150 for entrance.

A Private Screening of Go Numb Films’ Dr. Sketchy’s DocumentaryDr. Sketchy’s - The Anti-Art School the film, is an intimate - and sometimes obscene - portrait of New York’s premiere underground life drawing class. Follow models, burlesque dancers, artists and performers of all specimens through this antithesis to the common, sterile life drawing sessions held throughout studios and art schools across the planet. The story trails through a budding concept built from the contempt of artist/model divide into an expansive and vibrant experience found in over 80 cities across the world.

“The Anti-Art School Revolution” a keynote speech on the future of Dr. Sketchy’s by founder Molly CrabappleHow did a 22 year old with no money and no degree launch the largest chain of art classes in the world? And how will it keep growing in the future? Learn about the sinister plans cooking in New York’s Dr. Sketchy’s HQ, and how Dr. Sketchy’s will grow and change in the next year.

“Dirt Cheap Set Dressing” by John Leavitt, creative director of Dr. Sketchy’s New YorkJohn Leavitt, Creative Director of Dr. Sketchy’s NYC and co-author of “Scarlett Takes Manhattan “ talks about the importance of set dressing for the dedicated Dr. Sketchy’s Principle. Topics will include DIY lighting, stage craft, the use and storage of props, working with models on themes, and how to do it all the cheap. Examples of previous Dr. Sketchy NYC sets will be shown and detailed explanations of how they were created will be discussed.

“How to Get Something for Nothing” by Johnny Hardy, co-creator of Dr. Sketchy’s DallasJohnny’s presentation will detail methods and tips to gain sponsors, by trading promotion and association with Dr. Sketchy’s for free things in return. Johnny has gotten free products and samples to use as prizes, treats, advertising, media attention, and promotion.

“Stunning Graphic Design and Branding” by Nicola Black (www.nicolablack.com), professional graphic designer and creator of Dr. Sketchy’s PhillyHow can graphic design and branding enhance your branch of Dr. Sketchy’s? Will your investment in good design aesthetics really help in the overall awareness and profitability of your branch? Nicola Black, principal of Nicola Black Design, L.L.C., and a professional graphic designer with over 10 years experience, will show you how design will keep your branch in the forefront of people’s minds - creating a more professional appearance as well as bringing a cohesion to the Dr. Sketchy’s brand as a whole.

“When Social Networks get Sketchy” by Katie Laird, director of Dr. Sketchy’s Houston.Once upon a time, there was a site called MySpace where all good event organizers went to promote their rocking events and models. But behold the swift rise of the densely populated interwebs, full of social networks like Facebook, Flickr, Twitter, MailChimp and more! Join one hyper marketing geek as she walks through the ins and outs of online promotion and community building through tools you probably already use and dig - but have never Sketch-ed out until now. Learn how to rock out online, tie it all together and get cool people to do your great work for you so you can maintain your sanity.

“How to Get Money Thrown at You. (Or How to Write a Grant for Dr. Sketchy)” by Joe Wos, director of Dr. Sketchy’s PittsburghJoe Wos is a nationally acclaimed cartoonist and storyteller, producer of Dr. Sketchy Pittsburgh and Executive Director of the ToonSeum. Joe will share his knowledge on how to obtain grant funding to present Dr. Sketchy. You do not need to be a non-profit to get money! Joe started Dr. Sketchy in Pittsburgh with a 7500.00 grant from Pittsburgh’s Sprout Fund and they continue to pursue additional grant funding. Handouts will include the Dr. Sketchy Survey, useful for applying for grants and sponsorships, as well as a sample grant narrative and application.