Upcoming events
Workshops, field trips, drop-in clinics. The one thing in common with all of these is that they’re missing YOU!
Drop-In Clinics >> BUSINESS 101 FOR CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURS
This Drop-in Clinic is a playful, fun, and incredibly effective session to invent to things, bounce ideas off others, and collaborate with other Creative Entrepreneurs.
Greg G is a film writer, and a former VP of Creative Development at Disney, all while being an absolute joy to work with!
Designing Your Life's Work is about finding your "true north", your core message, and about expressing your heart's work in your business.
MXR:SEA | White Center's Southgate Roller Rink
Join us for our fourth session of MXR : SEA, a series of FREE in-person workshops and industry networking events designed to support small businesses, entrepreneurs, and those who work within Seattle's vibrant creative economy. Organized by the Office of Economic Development.
TECHNICAL THEATER PRODUCTION x COSTUME + SET DESIGN
The show must go on (sorry we had to), and clearly it will when we bring you behind the curtain on all the makings of a great show. Save this workshop date, and we promise to advise all the juicy details soon!
Drop-In Clinics >> BUSINESS 101 FOR CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURS
This Drop-in Clinic is a playful, fun, and incredibly effective session to invent to things, bounce ideas off others, and collaborate with other Creative Entrepreneurs.
Greg G is a film writer, and a former VP of Creative Development at Disney, all while being an absolute joy to work with!
Designing Your Life's Work is about finding your "true north", your core message, and about expressing your heart's work in your business.
CULINARY ARTS + ARCHITECTURE
We’re cooking up something special for ya! Save the date! Workshop details to come…
Drop-In Clinics >> BUSINESS 101 FOR CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURS
This Drop-in Clinic is a playful, fun, and incredibly effective session to invent to things, bounce ideas off others, and collaborate with other Creative Entrepreneurs.
Greg G is a film writer, and a former VP of Creative Development at Disney, all while being an absolute joy to work with!
Designing Your Life's Work is about finding your "true north", your core message, and about expressing your heart's work in your business.
GRAPHIC DESIGN + GAMING
Wow! We’ve definitely leveled up after a packed year of workshops, field trips, and connections! And we’ve designed one more for YOU! Come celebrate our game-changing year at SEATTLE CREATES’ 2024 Program EOY Celebration! Save the date! Details to come.
Black and Loud Fest
Black and Loud Fest aims to celebrate these bands with folks from all walks of life by sharing experiences and insights about these issues, giving the talented and underrepresented community of alternative Black artists their flowers, and throwing one of the most kick-ass music festivals in the Pacific Northwest. Our goal is to honor the broad spectrum of Black creativity, showcasing how integral these contributions have been to defining American music and culture at large. And guess what?
No matter who you are, you're invited. Let's tear it up together.
MUSIC, MEDIA + MARKETING
Are you interested in Music, Media, Radio, Marketing, Content, Editing or Engineering? Then this one is for you.
Join us for an electrifying evening of dynamic conversation featuring an expert panel on the ever-evolving landscape of music, marketing, best technologies, and intellectual property protection and monetization. Engage directly with an industry-leading legal expert, band managers, and a Grammy-award-winning singer-songwriter as they discuss navigating the current and future challenges or opportunities within the music industry. Discover how to apply this knowledge to your own Marketing strategies, ideal for anyone looking to bring a creative product or service to market regardless of the sector. Plan to leave with fresh perspectives, abundant inspiration, and valuable connections with talented artists and technicians who reside right here in Seattle. Who knows, maybe you'll even catch an exclusive live performance by one of Seattle's most beloved Afropunk/Alt Rock bands...gotta be here to bear witness.
Bumbershoot
A celebration of the Pacific Northwest’s unique culture
Bumbershoot is a full-spectrum arts and music experience—from punk to performance art, ballet to wrestling, pole dancing to roller skating, food to fashion, and all manner of ingenuity in between. Celebrating creators and innovators of all kinds, Bumbershoot breaks stereotypes, champions a more inclusive art community and bets on the dreamers, makers and performers who call the Pacific Northwest home. It is Seattle’s moss-covered Mardi Gras, daring everyone to join in the spectacle.
First produced at Seattle Center in 1971, Bumbershoot is Washington’s legacy arts and music festival, made for community by community.
We believe everyone in the region—from individuals to corporations—has a role to play in supporting the power and vitality of the arts. That’s why we amplify the Pacific Northwest creative community, cultivating professional opportunities for artists, welcoming diverse crowds by the hundreds of thousands, and training the next generation of event producers. We strive to be as accessible as possible—whether in our programming, our physical footprint, or our subsidized ticket prices.
Today Bumbershoot is produced by New Rising Sun, a seasoned team of concert promoters and visual arts producers dedicated to supercharging the iconic Bumbershoot brand. New Rising Sun manages and operates Bumbershoot on behalf of Third Stone, a nonprofit that houses the annual Bumbershoot Festival and its workforce development program for young people from historically marginalized and underserved communities. Third Stone’s mission is to foster an inclusive and sustainable Pacific Northwest arts economy through youth education and community-driven programming.
MXR:SEA | Pioneer Square's Occidental Mall
Join us for our third session of MXR : SEA, a series of FREE in-person workshops and industry networking events designed to support small businesses, entrepreneurs, and those who work within Seattle's vibrant creative economy. Organized by the Office of Economic Development.
Drop-In Clinic: Designing Your Life's Work with Tawn Holstra Auston
Designing Your Life's Work is about finding your "true north", your core message, and about expressing your heart's work in your business.
Drop-In Clinic: Brainstorming Your Life's Work with Greg G!
This Drop-in Clinic is a playful, fun, and incredibly effective session to invent to things, bounce ideas off others, and collaborate with other Creative Entrepreneurs.
Greg G is a film writer, and a former VP of Creative Development at Disney, all while being an absolute joy to work with!
PERFORMANCE ARTS + DANCE + CONTENT CREATION
Join us for an immersive workshop as we dive into the dynamic work of performing artists in theater, arts, dance, and the process of bringing it all to life visually. Prepare to walk away with fresh new perspectives, inspiration galore, and an abundance of creative connections with wildly talented artists and vibrant technicians living right here in Seattle.
Dancewave Through College and Beyond 2024
In Collaboration with Cornish College of the Arts we’re offering a Summer Session in Seattle. Open to all students, join us for a day filled with masterclasses led by top-notch instructors, where you’ll refine your moves and showcase your talent.
This event will be an opportunity for college representatives to connect with aspiring dancers and artists who are eager to take their next steps toward higher education.
Seattle Interactive Conference 2024
Celebrating diverse ideas at the intersection of art & commerce.
Join us for two days of content on July 31st - August 1st, 2024 at The Arch (The Conference Center) in Downtown Seattle, WA.
Seattle Art Fair
Seattle Art Fair, a one-of-a-kind showcase for the vibrant arts community of the Pacific Northwest, and a leading destination for the best in modern and contemporary art, returns to the Lumen Field Event Center for its eighth edition in July 2024. Working alongside Beneficiary Partner Seattle Art Museum, Artistic Director Nato Thompson, and the fair’s dedicated Host Committee, the Seattle Art Fair, founded by the late Paul G. Allen, is a celebrated and productive week bringing together the region’s strong collector base, the Pacific Northwest’s top museums and institutions, and an array of innovative public programming.
MXR:SEA | Central District's Midtown Square
Join us for our second session of MXR : SEA, a series of FREE in-person workshops and industry networking events designed to support small businesses, entrepreneurs, and those who work within Seattle's vibrant creative economy. Organized by the Office of Economic Development.
Biz 101 Networking : How to Grow Your Business with Festivals!
Join us online for a Creative Entrepreneurs' Biz Networking Event : How to Grow Your Business with Festivals! with special guest speaker Mark Ambriola of Our Little Lavender Company.
This is a virtual event.
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BUSINESS 101 FOR CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURS
Drop-In Clinic: Designing Your Life's Work with Tawn Holstra Auston
Designing Your Life's Work is about finding your "true north", your core message, and about expressing your heart's work in your business.
Visual Arts x Interactive Tech
THE NEXUS OF ART, TECH + CREATIVITY with Ben Hubbard, Seth Sexton, Damon Brown, and Jonathan McConnell
Join us for an immersive workshop as we dive into the intersectionality of four signature artists work and the nuance that lies thereinbetween each industry. Prepare to walk away with fresh new perspectives, inspiration galore, and an abundance of creative connections with wildly talented artists and technicians living right here in Seattle.
Drop-In Clinic: Brainstorming Your Life's Work with Greg G!
This Drop-in Clinic is a playful, fun, and incredibly effective session to invent to things, bounce ideas off others, and collaborate with other Creative Entrepreneurs.
Greg G is a film writer, and a former VP of Creative Development at Disney, all while being an absolute joy to work with!
Drop-In Clinic: Logos and Branding with Kelsey B!
This Clinic is a Q+A all about your branding and logo design.
Kelsey B is a wonderful graphic artist who owns Chickadee Designs
Field Trip: Harbor Island Studios
Join us for our offsite FIELD TRIP as we discover local facilities, studios, and cross-industry insights to sharpen our professional skillsets. Expect to walk away with fresh perspectives, creative resources to enhance and inspire your projects, and an abundance of connections with wildly talented creatives and technicians living right here in Seattle.
Drop-In Clinic: Designing Your Life's Work with Tawn Holstra Auston
Designing Your Life's Work is about finding your "true north", your core message, and about expressing your heart's work in your business.
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BUSINESS 101 FOR CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURS
Open Studio: Fashion Designer, Dan McLean
Local Seattle Fashion Designer, Dan McLean, opens up her studio to SEATTLE CREATES and a select lucky few for a hands-on afternoon learning how to fashion small leather accessories. Join us for this incredible opportunity to experience what it’s like to live and work in the sustainable fashion industry here in Seattle. Sign-ups are exclusively reserved for SEATTLE CREATES workshop attendees due to limited capacity; HOWEVER, we were able to open up a few more spots to accommodate the high demand of this unique opportunity.
Be sure to act fast (!!!) and get your name on this studio visit. $35/person. 15 spots available. Link to registration below.
Field Trip: Glazers Camera
Did you know—you don’t have to be a photographer to utilize all the great groovy gear that Glazers Camera has to offer? If you are anywhere adjacent to producing events, live performances, film, fashion, festivals, and more—you need to come feel out this spot. Three generations of Glazers family-owned and operated, it’s one of Seattle’s historical cultural gems.
You won’t regret learning about all the things they have to offer—from free classes, a Photo Fest, photo competitions, and ridiculously affordable rental gear (for the 18+ crowd). It’s a great resource for the “just-starting-out” or the creative afficionado. Everyone is gonna learn something during this outing.
Note, sign-ups are available during our Monthly workshops to first come, first served. For those of you who couldn’t swing the workshop, we’ve opened up a few more slots. Click the link below, and we’ll see you this Saturday, June 22.
Drop-In Clinic: Brainstorming Your Life's Work with Greg G!
This Drop-in Clinic is a playful, fun, and incredibly effective session to invent to things, bounce ideas off others, and collaborate with other Creative Entrepreneurs.
Greg G is a film writer, and a former VP of Creative Development at Disney, all while being an absolute joy to work with!
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BUSINESS 101 FOR CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURS
You Betta Werk: On the Set of a Live Fashion Shoot!
Yes, we fashionistas do exist in Seattle, and we’re here to prove it. Watch as our seasoned cross-functional team of creative professionals bring a photoshoot to life before your very eyes. Witness the collaboration unfold as Set Designers, Models, Stylists, Hair + Makeup, Fashion Designers, and Photographers + Videographers converge on one key initiative—to capture the moment and tell that story. It takes a village to bring the iconic editorial photos you see in creative campaigns to life, and we invite you in to join us during this immersive experience so you can gauge the success of the shoot for yourself (or at the very least, take away some key pointers for your next one).
INDUSTRIES IN FOCUS: FASHION x STYLING x PHOTOGRAPHY + VIDEOGRAPHY
WORKSHOP SPONSORS: GLAZER’S CAMERA + SONY
Join us for a bit of a social hour meets creative workshop as we discover new cross-industry insights and skillsets. Expect to walk away with fresh perspectives, creative tips to inspire your projects, and an abundance of connections with wildly talented creatives and technicians living right here in the Emerald City.
FEATURED CREATIVES
Reza Malayeri / SONY Ambassador
Luis Vélez / Guillermo-Bravo Fashion Designer
Fuego Gatsby / KOLORS Studio Photographer
Nicole Jackson / Nicole Jackson Styles Stylist
Chanel Ariele / Makeup Artist
Robert Melchiori / Hair by Robere Stylist
TBA - More to announce . . .
EVENT TIMELINE
5pm > Guest arrival + Light Snacks Provided & 21+ Beverages for purchase
5:15 > Hands on activations with SONY Cameras, Field Trip registrations + Free Resources
5:30-7pm > Cross-industry professional editorial Photoshoot > Watch + Learn!
7-8pm > Q&A, Networking, Social Hour
8pm > After party + Art Walks
WHAT TO EXPECT?
Access to industry-leading professionals, mentors, and up-and-coming talent
Interactive tech + creative workshop activities
Speaker panels + creative coaching sessions
Training + demonstrations
Job opportunities + career development
Sign Up! Field Trips + Open Studio Tours [industry-related x month]
Networking + Socials
After Party experiences
BONUS OPPORTUNITIES:
Apply for FREE membership + coaching with Business 101 for the Creative Entrepreneur: our integrated business development center partner who specifically caters coaching to creative professionals during the transition between creative pursuits + business.
Apply for FREE Drop-In Classes at Cornish+ [selection varies x month]
Learn about Fiscal Sponsorship by Allied Arts Foundation
I Saw It First: Bringing Stories to Life Through Illustration, Animation + Film
What do Art Directors, Filmmakers, Storytellers, Animators, and Illustrators have in common? Beyond a lot. From concept to visual expressions, these cross-industry gurus know a thing or two about bringing a storyboard to fruition. Join us as we dive into these interrelated worlds where workshop participants can grasp a better understanding of how these creative careers collide. From day-to-day collaborations to developing a full-length feature film, we're just as excited as you to pick up a few pointers from those actively pursuing their passions in film, animation, and digital illustration.
MAY 9th >> INDUSTRIES IN FOCUS: ANIMATION, FILM + DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION
Join us for a bit of a social hour meets creative workshop as we discover new cross-industry insights and skillsets. Expect to walk away with fresh perspectives, creative tools to inspire your projects, and an abundance of connections with wildly talented creatives and technicians living right here in Seattle.
FEATURED CREATIVES
Christina Holding / Bumbershoot
Greg Gunter / Disney
Zoe Crago / Duo Design + Media
Sloane Miller / SloMilli
TBA
EVENT TIMELINE
5-6pm > Guest arrival, live demos, sign-ups for career coaching, classes + field trips
6-6:45pm > Interdisciplinary Panel discussions / Workshop
6:45-7pm > Takeaways + Insights
7pm > After Party + Art Walk announcements
WHAT TO EXPECT?
Access to industry-leading professionals, mentors, and up-and-coming talent
Interactive tech + creative workshop activities
Speaker panels + creative coaching sessions
Training + demonstrations
Job opportunities + career development
Sign Up! Field Trips + Open Studio Tours [industry-related x month]
Networking + Socials
After Party experiences
BONUS OPPORTUNITIES:
Apply for FREE membership + coaching with Business 101 for the Creative Entrepreneur: our integrated business development center partner who specifically caters coaching to creative professionals during the transition between creative pursuits + business.
Apply for FREE Drop-In Classes at Cornish+ [selection varies x month]
Learn about Fiscal Sponsorship by Allied Arts Foundation
SEATTLE CREATES x WIT REGATTA
WORKSHOP TOPIC: InnovAtIve Artists in Tech. AI: Just Another Tool in the Toolkit.
Join us for a peek behind the creative curtain to discover new tools + trends in harnessing AI/ML to enhance artistic endeavors. This is a hands-on workshop led by interdisciplinary creatives demonstrating their utilization of AI/ML tools in diverse ways to positively impact process, workflow, and production. As part of the WiT REGATTA conference, breakout groups will deep dive into various creative practices that span music, visual arts, media, 3D modeling, app development, marketing, and more. Participants can expect to pick up some great insights and new tools as they develop a test concept in real time with workshop leads. Expect to walk away with fresh insights, tools that will help move projects forward, and new connections with wildly talented creatives and technicians.