Matt Bijarchi's Schools

• San Francisco State University , Class of 1993 Bachelors in International Business Bachelor of Science

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• The Museum of Modern Art’s Mission with Matt Bijarchi, Matt Bijarchi April, 2011 Matt Bijarchi currently utilizes his background in media production as an Executive Producer for Chicago, Illinois-based Fig1 Brand Studio, a company that delivers an array of content for premium brands. Possessing a passion for the arts, Matt Bijarchi joined the Governing Board for the Museum of Modern Art in 2010. For more than 80 years, the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) has maintained a commitment to compiling a world-class collection of contemporary art and utilizing those resources as an educational center. One of the primary goals of the institution is to encourage a higher level of appreciation for and understanding of art that transcends differences in individual taste or culture. To that end, MoMA boasts an extensive collection of contemporary pieces, beginning in the late 19th century and continuing through modern day. The artwork comes from across the globe and appears in a variety of mediums, including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, architecture, film, and more. This structure allows visitors to trace the development and evolution of modern art throughout the world. Watch this video on MoMA at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3e8qhHAKWsk Operating on the belief that art can spur innovation and creativity, MoMA hosts educational programs and special exhibits examining current trends and new techniques. These initiatives run the full gamut—from interactive introductory courses for families, to world-class resources, study centers, and international programs. People travel from across the globe to conduct research and gain access to the vast art collection, archives, and library housed at MoMA. The exhibitions are continuously changing, so each visit to MoMA offers a unique experience. Some of the upcoming features include Boris Mikhailov: Case History, Francis Alys: A Story of Deception, and Projects 95: Runa Islam.

• Emmy’s Original Job: Product Loyalty By Matt Bijarchi Executive Producer, Fig 1 Brand Studio , Matt Bijarchi's Blog on Bigsight June, 2011 I find it interesting to note that the Emmy Award, that golden icon of television achievement, originally got her start as a publicity campaign for the new medium of television. Founded in 1949 by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS), the award ceremony originally served as a gathering of industry professionals to recognize excellence. ATAS leaders realized that strong programming would create in Americans the desire to own a television set. By promoting its own product, the organization safeguarded its own future. The Emmy Awards take their cue in many ways from the Academy Awards hosted each year by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences. The ceremony marks the culmination of a year-long process that includes submissions of work, nominations, and the awarding of the gold statuettes known as the Emmy. The statuette’s name comes from the industry sobriquet for the image orthicon tube, a component of television cameras of the time that was commonly referred to as an “immy.” The originators of the award reasoned that the name “Emmy” seemed more feminine. The Emmy represents a winged woman holding an atom aloft; the wings illustrated the muse of art, and the atom portrayed the importance of science to the medium. First presented at the Hollywood Athletic Club on January 25, 1949, the initial Emmy Awards recognized only those programs that were created and broadcast in the Los Angeles area. However, by the 1950s, the event included programs produced throughout the country, thanks to input and assistance from a new sister organization, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS), which represented industry professionals on the East Coast. Later, NATAS gave charters to local Emmy organizations that honored regional programming. Although all national Emmy Awards were originally distributed at a single annual ceremony, the number of categories eventually became too time-consuming for a one-night event and an evening broadcast. To ensure that all honorees enjoyed an opportunity to have their moment in the sun, the parent organizations overseeing the Emmy Awards scheduled such events as the Daytime Emmy Awards, award ceremonies for news and sports, and the Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards. The Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards historically take place the weekend prior to the Emmy Awards broadcast. The categories included in the event pay tribute to such necessary but often behind-the-scenes disciplines as cinematography, music, editing, visual effects, art direction, stunts, and commercials. About the author: Matt Bijarchi serves as the Executive Producer for Fig 1 Brand Studio. His long career in advertising comprises experience at such organizations as Creative Arts Agency and Young & Rubicam. In 2004, Matt Bijarchi was named as a nominee for the Emmy Award for Best Commercial.

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