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ARTS, TECH

 WORKSHOPS AT THE INTERSECTION OF 

+ CREATIVITY

BUILT FOR

CREATIVES

BY CREATIVES

We're a community-driven initiative on a mission to empower local talent with the skills, connections, and opportunities needed to thrive in Seattle's dynamic creative economy. We believe the best things happen when artists, makers, technologists, and dreamers are in the same room.

Come to learn. Come to collaborate. Come to meet the people who will change the trajectory of your career.


WHAT WE DO

01

MONTHLY WORKSHOPS

Hands-on skill-building sessions covering business basics, creative tools, and industry trends all taught by local, working Seattle professionals.

02

FIELD TRIPS

Behind-the-scenes access to studios, agencies, and creative companies. See how the work gets made and meet the people making it.

03

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Programs designed to open real career pathways through mentorship, cross-sector exposure, and direct pipelines into Seattle's creative and tech industries.

We’re excited to announce

Coming in Spring 2026

A workforce development pipeline for the next generation of Arts + Tech leaders.

If a SEATTLE CREATES workshop, field trip, or partner event helped you:

✨ connect to a project or collaborator

✨ discover new creative pathways

✨ land an opportunity or job

✨ build confidence, skills, or community

Your story may be selected for a new SEATTLE CREATES project highlighting the people who fuel Seattle’s creative economy. (More on that soon 👀)

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INSPIRING EVENTS

117

ARTISTS SHOWCASED

1219+

PEOPLE CONNECTED

“I can't tell you how long it's been since I've attended such an organic, energetic, and fun networking event. I'm looking forward to attending future events!”

— Lee Gehrig, Freelance Visual Designer, Sea -> Sound

OUR PARTNERS

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Seattle, let’s connect and create.

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