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 …

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.

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.

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.

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

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 …

Do you enjoy visiting museums and galleries? Do you like to explore contemporary art, and learn about post-modern artists? Do you have an interested in art history? Do you attend or would like to attend art lectures and panels held by museums and art institutions alike? Do you enjoy the film programs offered by most large museums in New York? Do you  love books, stories, and ideas? Does the life of the mind appeal to you? Would you like to listen to intellectuals, writers, and storytellers sha …

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 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.

We will have Silent Party once a month to share each other's Silence from the core being and express Arts, Sounds and Movements. Aiming to combine Spirituality and Arts (expression) consciously and bring back to daily New York Life. Non-verbal setting makes easier to communicate to other beings from inner truth and this can be a good bridge to merge your natural spaciousness and socialization.

We want artists of all ages and skills to join our group and participate in our art events! We are an artists' co-operative gallery - the longest running artists' group in Hoboken, NJ. We mount shows and exhibitions, we have openings, parties, galas,fund raisers, classes, and workshops

The New York Live Art Meetup brings together artists and technologists in a fun and social environment, with music, drinks, networking and 2-4 artists on display, painting live for 2 hours. All art is for sale after each Meetup.

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 …

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 …

Spend Wednesday evenings in good company, making maps of your own hero’s journey and writing stories about the experience. “Art, Stories and Wine” lets you work and play with paint, ink, rubber stamps and more, to create a visual record of an important moment in your life. And along with the art, you’ll have a chance to write about the moment, using games and prompts to help you tell your unique personal story. These evenings are hosted by Oralee Wachter (“Mapping Your Hero’s Journey) and Thomas …

Performing Arts Express Institute is a growing WORLDWIDE institute expanding in the US. We incorporate a UNIVERSAL method to help people from around the world. Wouldn't it be great to express your inner self in a FUN and CREATIVE way through the many benefits of Performing Arts that can be uplifting in a personal, spiritual, professional, and social way? You came to the right group then that allows you to express yourself with the many stages of Performing Arts: Express Yourself through Poetry, …

What is "The Art of Active Networking" and why do we do it? There was a recent article suggesting this staggering statistic: “Given the opportunity, over 70 percent of ALL people are not happy with their job, career or with what they are doing…and given the opportunity would change it!” Seems like a whole lot of people who do not love what they do when they wake up in the morning. With so many people unhappy, searching for jobs, shifting jobs, building their business, practice or consultancy a …

The NY Creative Talent Group is more then a meet-up for male actors and models it's for all entertainment industry professionals who work either in front of the camera, behind the camera or with the camera to meet, network and socialize through informal gatherings, workshops, staged acting and modeling performances and private affairs to achieve their networking goals. All creative entertainment industry professional types as fashion designers, directors, writers, wardrobe, make-up artists, agen …

Art House Astoria is a non-profit music and art conservatory here in Astoria. We offer all kinds of classes for kids and adults (for a fee), but we often host free or donation-only community events. Art House Astoria wants to be a place of creativity on all levels and strives to be an active part of the growing Astoria arts community. We look forward to meeting lots of new Astoria neighbors over the next few months.

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 …

Our mission celebrates & support humanity and artworks global integration. Promoting cross-cultural art awareness, beauty of diversity through appreciation & support of the arts. Generating a unique opportunity of connections between artists and audiences. An opportunity to support/collaborate with artist and/or communities from culturally diverse backgrounds. Constructing art, cultural programs, activities & exhibits designed for integration. Academic and professional opportunities for the publ …

A community of creators who can inspire and be inspired by each other to find project support. Maybe you need help fleshing out an idea, maybe you need a helping hoof or two, maybe you just want to help someone else fulfill their vision -- if any of those is you, then welcome to our flock!

"If you wish to be a writer, write." - Epictetus ...The concept of this meetup is simple: meet up with others in a cafe ...and write.  Carve out one sacred hour per week to bring your project to life.  Working in the company of other creative writers will provide you with the motivation you need to move forward and write that story, novel, or chapbook of poems you have inside you.  Our group is about creative companionship...no critiquing, exercises, lectures, ego, competition or feeling guilty. …

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 …

YoHo Artists is a conclave of artists in and around the industrial section of Yonkers, just outside of downtown Yonkers. The purpose of the group is to host occasional events and bring awareness of events by the artist members. It is our hope to attract other artists, arts professionals, arts enthusiasts, and the curious public to our events and member's events; and perhaps even to join our community. The central location of YoHo is in the Alexander Carpet Mills factory, at 540 Nepperhan Ave and …

Lady Savant is the idea and inspiration hub for creative and entrepreneurial women from all walks of life. Our goal is to bring women together in a community of creativity, inspiration and fun. Whether you’re a stay at home mom, entrepreneur, career woman, artist, DIY’er or a dreamer like us...Our vision is to strengthen our local network of talented women and friends while bringing forth ideas and inspirational direction to keep us all moving forward in the direction of our dreams! We will be h …

We are a casual sketch group creating opportunities to get creative, loosen up, have fun, practice a skill and socialize all at once. All skill levels and styles are welcome.

Throughout my life creative work has brought me comfort and has helped me to move fluidly through personal decisions. I have worked in schools, hospitals and through community organizations to offer people an opportunity to explore creative experiences that help them to find new resources within themselves. All skill levels are welcome. Experienced artists can benefit from working in a beginner's state with an unfamiliar materials and new artists can learn which materials offer them an experienc …