We bring community and support to the creative types, artists, writers, dancers, whatever.  If you engage in the creative process, you're welcome to join us. Conference calls once per month, and sometimes in between, too.

This mission of this group is to help you reach your writing goals. We meet approximately once a month and the group meeting format will change from time to time and will tend to alternate between writing exercises, writing time, group coaching and some small talks on creativity. The group is led by Karmen Lizzul a writer, artist and professional coach. Karmen has her MFA in writing from Vermont college, a BFA from the School of Visual Arts and has recently been trained as a professional coach …

About us: Join us if you'd like to be part of a community that has small salon events to interact with curated presenters works together to create positive "greater good" outcomes using creativity, innovation + play attend events or lectures focusing on design, innovation, social space experiments and more All are welcome. Artists, activists, creatives, intellectuals, scientists, technologists - any curious, open-minded types will feel right at home here. No egos-- just ideas, actions and fun …

Red Bank Creative is a monthly gathering of creative types to meet, share, learn, and collaborate. You should join us. Inspired by NYC Open Coffee and Creative Mornings, our goal is to create an environment for professionals, students, and hobbyists interested in any creative field to discuss processes, practices, techniques, business experiences, industry climate, etc.

NJ Creatives Network understands your creative services needs because we're industry experts with the talent and expertise to differentiate you in today's technology-driven market. NJCN is the source for cost-effective creative services during tight economic times! Join hundreds of ad agencies, corporate communications professionals and business owners who turn to NJCN time and again for spot-on creative services.

NY Creative Interns is dedicated to enabling college students and recent grads to find internships, mentors, and inspiration through networking and meetups. In addition we are a resource for companies and organizations, helping to alleviate the interview process by creating cool, unique, atmospheres for creatives to interact and connect. Check us out at: nycreativeinterns.com facebook.com/nycreativeinterns twitter.com/nycinterns Sign up for our Weekly Opportunity Newsletter: nycreativeinterns …

Description: You're a master of Photography and/or Graphic design perhaps an interior designer or painter. The thought of staring at a page of code is frightening at best. Don't worry. We were all there once. This 3 hour "for beginners" seminar will demystify the world of web and break complex subjects down into digestible chunks understandable to a novice. We'll look at subjects like HTML, CSS and SEO and talk about the tools you'll need to work with them.  Learn about programs like Dreamweaver …

Socialize with your peers in film, video and the arts! We've been having FREE meetings around NYC since 2005, looking at the creative process, often in conjunction with cutting edge technologies from Adobe, Apple, Autodesk and Avid, featuring Adobe Premiere Pro and elements from the Adobe Creative Suite, Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Pro, writer’s tools, DSLR and an assortment of third party applications. We're a social and media network, looking forward to having some fun, featuring guest spea …

My goal in life is personal growth through as many means as possible, and I would really like to support others in this endeavor as well. I am a firm believer that real growth and change happens when you connect with other people and have the safe space to make mistakes, ask questions, and be accepted for who you are anyway :). I would like us to gather together and do various activities and exercises to uncover those areas in ourselves that need work, to support each other in this process, and …

Creative Village NYC connects creative industry professionals, businesses and organizations with local resources, talent and services. We believe in facilitating interactive events that create a platform to promote, exchange and empower. Members are committed to the success of the each other and meet for the purpose of learning, networking and building partnerships. WHO SHOULD JOIN? Creative Village NYC welcomes service providers from all industries, creative industry professionals, interns, ent …

As actors, dancers, musicians, visual artists and people working in creative fields, many of us have spent years honing our artistic skills and talents but have neglected to focus our efforts on strengthening the left side of our brain-the business-oriented side. Yet as creative professionals, we must develop and possess skills entrepreneurial and business skills to get ahead and showcase our talents while taking control of our finances and careers. At this meetup group, you will be introduced …

This is a gathering point for all of us finding our way in learning how to live creative in NYC. For filmmakers, video producers, camera ops, relevant start-ups, writers, coders, designers, actors, financiers, brain-stormers, make-up artists, costume designers, etc. A place to network, start projects, source talent, find a job and imagine new possibilities for how we can all leverage our contacts, talents and ideas to create more and better work. This a take 2, about 2 years ago I created "NYC I …

In a neighborhood full of creative companies from media, design, production and more, you should know the people who share the same creative passions and professions. This Meetup Group is for connecting you with people in your industry and in your neighborhood.  You already know the people in your office, so find out who works next door! The Hudson Square neighborhood has been singled out as the new hot spot for creative industries in New York.  Located between the Hudson River on the west, Ave …

Like me, many people enjoy getting together and creating in a fun and supportive environment. It is with that in mind that I offer space/place for anyone interested in exploring his or her creativity at any level and for those who just enjoy getting together for inspiration/motivation to create at any level with just about anything you can carry into the space such as pencil, charcoal, pastels, acrylics, collage, knitting, you get the idea(except anything toxic, which unfortunately includes oil …

Many of us aspire to be creative in one form or the other, but we carry within us hindrances to either doing our work or moving it out into the world (commonly called “marketing”) -- or both. We think we are not good enough, our work is not good enough, we lack enough talent or imagination or commitment, we can’t trust the future, we need more ambition and drive, and on and on. We cannot get beyond our fears and start doing our artistic work full-out and then putting our work out there for other …

Creativity is an expression of life.  It is a form of communication, as important as spoken language, but all too often we are cut off from this part of ourselves. We are encouraged to draw, paint and dance as children, but as adults we are told that these endeavors are secondary to more practical concerns. Nothing could be further from the truth.  Our ability to transform concepts, ideas, stories or life experience into images, objects, sounds and movement is essential to a full and rich expres …

Do you want to expand your creativity?  Do you enjoy writing?   Do you want to reconnect with your inner artist more deeply or maybe break through any creative 'blocks'?  We will be utilizing Julia Cameron's experiential book: 'The Vein of Gold-A Journey to your Creative Heart' as a guide to do just that.  We will read, work through the text, and complete the exercises, tools and tasks from the book on a bi-weekly basis. About the book:  "Julia Cameron again draws from her extensive artistic and …

This is a group for photographers and photo enthusiasts to use their camera's as a tool for creative self-discovery & purposeful living. Through the process of creative exploration we will use our images to delve into both your inner and outer world through outdoor events, discussions, and workshops. This meetup is less about the mechanics of photography i.e) composition, lighting, etc and more about using the medium as tool to explore your creative voice and getting to know your true self. All …

This is a group for creative professionals from advertising, design, media, publishing and other creative communications fields who are looking to jump the shark into an entrepreneurial venture.

This is a group for artists of all varieties! Creativity is a gift that we can use to improve our lives and our connection to spirit. Learn techniques for embracing creativity to lead more fulfilling lives. Art can be used in many ways. It can be a meditative tool, a means to manifest desires, or a vehicle to release emotion. It can be used to gain connection with your higher-self, angels and guides, etc., and to simply exist within a state of joy and peace.

This group is open to anyone in new york interested in creative coding or related endeavors. While other groups exist to discuss meta-level topics such as the Arts+Tech group and LISA, this group strives to focus more on individual projects, technologies, and techniques, and less on the philosophical discourse of creative coding and new media.

An national organization that connects women creatives of color with a goal of shared inspiration, collaboration, support and networking. http://shehue.com Twitter @SHEHUENETWORKLike our page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shehue/530263863663802?fref=ts shehuecreativenetwork@gmail.com Home offices based in NYC but our network is NATIONAL

The Lila Group is an ongoing womens' circle using expressive arts, ritual and games to explore ones relationship to Self, others, higher self, God, soul and life path. Lila in sanskrit means "play" or "divine play." Thus "Lila" describes the existence of everything as the result of the creative play of the divine absolute. What is Expressive Arts? Expressive Arts weaves multiple modalities planned and spontaneous: drawing, painting, clay, mask making, drama games, role play, music, journaling, c …

Opportunity for digital/creative professionals to connect. More info coming soon.

This is an event where Successful New York fashion designers, models , stylists, graphic designers and all kinds of creative people can meet and share information and connections , so we can all come closer to achieving our goals.

Make Passive Income from your Art & Creativity Join us in the East Village in Manhattan to brainstorm and discuss new ways of making a living off your artwork & passions Harness the power of the internet to make a great living on your own terms. Space is limited to the first 10 people to RSVP. crowdsourcing, cloud computing, social networking and marketing, blogging, content creation on youtube, microstock, niche websites, ebay, google, adsense, art licensing, street art, toys & games, guerilla …

inspire, create, promote! Network with other creatives and collaborate on ideas and projects. Not only develop your portfolio but establish relationships while promoting your work.

Written Intention ( y ) is a creative writing workshop establishing an ongoing presence that meets twice a month in NYC. Thus far, the existing group holds to a goal of compiling a Non-Profit Literary Magazine containing selected work from it's members. This 'journal' will serve not only as a display of our selected efforts but for members, can show any progress in their writing over time. Written Intentions ( y ) holds ongoing sessions intended to be a creative focal point & platform device tha …