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In celebration of The Makeup Show’s tenth year of artistry and education, this year will see the first ever The Makeup Show Week in NYC from April 29th-May 5th. The Makeup Show Week will be filled with over ten unique events ...
Elizabeth Jakaitis・Assistant Editor
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In celebration of The Makeup Show’s tenth year of artistry and education, this year will see the first ever The Makeup Show Week in NYC from April 29th-May 5th.
The Makeup Show Week will be filled with over ten unique events led by some of the top makeup artists in the world. A highlight of the week will be The Makeup Show Gala held on Friday, May 1, where guests can enjoy an exclusive gallery presentation, seated dinner, a special performance and of course drinks and dancing. Rounding out the festivities will be the first ever Beauty Tour NYC on Tuesday, May 5, where participants can grab a glass of bubbly and hop on a bus where they’ll be taken to celebrity makeup artist James Vincent’s favorite beauty haunts in NYC, topped off with an intimate cocktail event at MAKE UP FOR EVER’s Pro studio with the legendary Dany Sanz.
The seven-day celebration is supported by more than 75 beauty brands, including sponsors MAKE UP FOR EVER, TEMPTU PRO, Crown Brush, NARS, Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics, Alcone, INGLOT, Smashbox, MAKE UP FOR EVER Academy, Pinnacle Cosmetics, Bdellium Tools, Glamcor, The Powder Group, and On Makeup Magazine.
The schedule of events for The Makeup Show Week is as follows:
DAY 1 - Wednesday, April 29th – Hands-on workshops
Artisanal Beauty with Multidimensional Makeup with Danessa Myricks
Character Creation Through Makeup Design and Application with Joe Dulude II
DAY 2 - Thursday, April 30th – Signature Style Seminars
Unconventional Beauty with Danessa Myricks
Beyond Bridal with Esterique Aidan
Modern Glamour with Bethany Townes
Unforgettable Editorial with Orlando Santiago
New York Groove with James Vincent
Secrets of My Success: A panel of The Makeup Show Artists – This is complimentary and only open to those taking at least 3 other seminars. Stay late for this session and join some of your favorite artists to share personal stories over a glass of wine.
DAY 3 - Friday, May 1st—The Makeup Show Gala Dinner & After-Party - Join The Makeup Show for their 2nd annual ball to celebrate The Makeup Show’s 10 Year Anniversary with a touch of glamour, gorgeous makeup, the spirit of giving, and an opportunity to gather with the makeup community.
DAY 4 - Saturday, May 2nd—Hands-on workshops - Saturday is a day for full day hands-on workshops before The Makeup Show.
DAY 5 & 6 - Sunday, May 3rd and Monday, May 4th The Makeup Show NYC - Sunday and Monday The Makeup Show NYC opens doors for full days of beauty, inspiration, and opportunity.
DAY 6 - Monday, May 4th—The Makeup Show Career Fair – Following the conclusion of the show, is The Makeup Show Career Fair which is limited to ticket holders of The Makeup Show NYC attending on Monday, May 4. Limited to 100 attendees
DAY 7 - Tuesday, May 5th—Beauty Tour NYC - Join celebrity makeup artist James Vincent through a champagne fueled ride around Manhattan and make stops along the way at all of this favorite makeup haunts. End the tour with legendary Dany Sanz at MAKE UP FOR EVER’s pro studio.
For additional information, hours, and prices of The Makeup Show week, please visit www.themakeupshow.com.
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