IMATS Toronto 2010 Series Part 1

Living in Michigan, we don't have many opportunities nearby for Makeup Trade Shows, etc. that don't require being a certified professional MUA, student, photographer, etc.  If you are already in the business with comp sheets, letters of recommendations, license, etc. then you have the credentials for most shows, and classes. Getting the necessary on the job training, being mentored by someone, and having the products for your kit doesn't happen overnight unless you have the funds to travel to the classes and people who can help you make your dreams of being a certified working MUA a reality.

For those of us who are just starting out , who have to keep our current jobs to pay the bills, and want to network, learn some new skills, and purchase some products for our kit from brands that can't be found in local stores, IMATS Toronto is the place to be. International Makeup Artist Trade Show hosted by Makeup Artist Magazine will be in Toronto, ON in November 2010 for the 2^nd year and this will be my 1^st time going. It will be at the Toronto Congress Centre on November 6-7, 2010. There will be workshops, exhibits, various people to network with that are doing well in the industry and many products to purchase at a discount.

Makeup Magazine was created in 1996 by Emmy® Award-winning make-up artist Michael Key out of a desire to keep MUA's informed. IMATS was 1^st held in August 1997 in Los Angeles, CA to educate and connect MUA's all over the world. Currently it has expanded to 6 shows in 4 countries throughout the year. New York has been added at the newest show in April 2011(I would love to go to this one too).

Any trip I take to conventions, shows, etc. that are out of town, I always do my research. I like to know what is in the area such as restaurants, shopping, and other places of interest. Currently I am doing my research on the brands that will be there so that I will have an idea of the products I would like to purchase. Having a list makes it easier to so that you don't forget something you may really want and to avoid shipping cost if you have to order it online later. I have also checked out the restaurants in the area so that I can try a new one for dinner or lunch while I am there. I hope to see you there. :) 

Tickets are on sale now.  Get them now while they are lower. Check out "www.imatsshow.com" for full information on IMATS and links to Makeup Artist Magazine and more.

IMATS is produced by Make-Up Artist magazine.