Past Events

Thanks to everyone who attended our Premiere Open Model Call Event on April 27th!  We will be announcing winners soon and will post images from their shoots up on the blog as they are available.  While this event is over for now, we will excitedly be planning more for the future; for now check out our "Model Intensive Mini Workshops" available for those interested in getting up front information on how to break into the modeling industry.  Please see the BLOG for details on these & more!

Premiere Model Integrity Open Model Call event…

All Ages Welcome (children – teens – adults)! No experience necessary. FREE to attend.

Date: Sunday, April 27, 2008

Time: come anytime between 2-5pm
(please allow approximately one hour for your registration, model search entry, and info session)

Place: Minneapolis Four Points Sheraton Hotel

1330 Industrial Blvd, Mpls MN 55413 (on Industrial Blvd, just East of 35W)

Hotel Phone # 612-331-1900 (for day of event only please)

(you may enter directly through the banquet door with the RED AWNING, on the west side, or use the main entrance and follow the signs to the event area)

Bring: You are not required to bring anything, but you are welcome to bring a current snapshot or headshot to leave (8x10 or smaller); You are also welcome to bring professional images, comp cards, your portfolio, and/or a talent resume if you have them.

NOTE:
Models age 16 or under in attendance must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Models of all ages are also welcome to bring a parent or guest.

Event Schedule

Because Model Integrity exists to offer potential models of all ages honest and legitimate information on how to pursue the local talent industry, each model that attends our open call will have the chance to:

1) Enter our "model search" to win a Photo Shoot / Modeling Experience in your age category

2) Hear a FUN & FREE 20 minute session on "Understanding the Mpls Modeling Market & Avoiding Industry Scams"

3) Browse the tables of select event sponsors who are excited to help you in the areas of fashion, fitness, beauty, & more

4) Win door prizes from Model Integrity & other event sponsors!

Model Search Prizes:

We will be choosing models in various age categories for these exciting opportunities!

Baby (0-2) – One boy and one girl will be chosen to model baby clothing/accessories for the Cutiepies Couture Website! (www.cutiepiescouture.com)

Young child (3-6) – One boy and one girl will be chosen to model childrens clothing/accessories for the Cutiepies Couture Website! (www.cutiepiescourture.com)

Child (6-12) – One boy and one girl will be chosen to appear on the COVER of an upcoming Twin Cities Kids Directory (magazine style advertising guide)!  (www.tckidsdirectory.com)

Adult/Teen Male (13-30+) – Two male models will be chosen to model Men’s Fashions from the brand new Details Style Lab, recently opened in downtown Saint Paul!  Images to be used for Details Style Lab website and/or advertising.  (www.detailsmn.com)

Adult/Teen Female (13-30+) – Two female models will be chosen to be featured on the beauty website of Fresh Focus Natural Skincare!  (www.freshfocusskincare.com)

Adult/Teen Female (13-30+) – In coalition with our “Fashion Designer Collaboration” program, four to six female models will be chosen for photo shoots with local fashion designer’s clothing and/or accessory collections.  Images will be used to give these promising designers a helping hand in marketing their designs, and in most cases will be featured on the designers’ websites.

Rules & Regulations:

* To enter our Model Search, entrants MUST attend the April 27th 2008 Open Model Call event, where they will have their photo taken and fill out an intake form.

* There is no cost to attend the event or enter the Model Search.  No experience is necessary to enter.  All ages are welcome to attend and enter.

* Winners will be chosen in coalition with Model Integrity and the owner/staff of the local business that is offering the modeling opportunity.

* Winners will be chosen AFTER the event, within two weeks, and winners will be notified via phone or email of their being chosen shortly after that.

* It is the winners’ responsibility to be available for shoots and to arrive ready and on time.  Shoots will take place within two months of the event.  Shoot dates will be finalized with the chosen models schedule(s) in mind, based on the information provided on their event intake form.  If a chosen winner cannot confirm availability after being notified for a reasonable period of time, Model Integrity reserves the right to choose a new winner.

* In all cases, winners are being awarded an opportunity for a photo shoot, exposure, and a “tear-sheet” to begin or add to their portfolio.  No monetary compensation will be awarded.