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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.

SPIN: Art of the Jam + Career Pathways for DJs

Get ready to jam while learning the ins + outs of DJ careers, techniques + best business practices during the vibrant West Seattle Art Walk.

Thurs, August 13 5-8PM

Jet City Labs / Revelry Room
4547 California Ave SW,
Seattle, WA 98116

Hosted at Jet City Labs, this sliding scale (FREE for students) community workshop invites aspiring DJs, music lovers, creatives, and curious learners to step inside the world of professional DJing through live demonstrations, storytelling, listening sessions, and hands-on technical coaching led by some of Seattle's and WA tri-cities most respected DJs: Nostalgia B, DJ Sush, Rosethrow, and DJ X2050.

Along the way, you'll experience the vibrant energy of West Seattle Art Walk while supporting local artists, entrepreneurs, and creative small businesses. Explore the August exhibition featuring Nicol G, meet local nonprofits supporting the cause like mmbassy and Above The Record, connect with fellow creatives, and stay for the All Vinyl 21+ Session Afterparty at Revelry Room with legendary Seattle DJ, Supreme La Rock, on deck.

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2026 Schedule,
Locked In.

Details on our events page.

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

Learn more

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

Tell us your Story

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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