Creatives United is an open community dedicated to bringing creatives together. We believe collaboration and cooperation are fundamental to the health of the creative ecosystem and to raising the level of creative sophistication in Northwest Arkansas. We frequently host events centered around creativity in everything from food to artisan bronze work. We'd love to have you join us at an event or suggest a new one! Find us on Facebook or scroll down to see current and past events.
The Department of Visual Arts will be presenting our 2013 Seniors, and work specializing in photography, illustration, digital art, graphic design, and digital cinema. The review will be open from 4:30 to 8:30pm. At 6:30, family and friends will be welcome. Arrive early to avoid the crowds and enjoy a light dinner.
When: April 19, 4:30-8:30pm
Where: Bill George Arena in Siloam Springs, AR
What: JBU Senior Portfolio Review + Light Dinner for Professionals
Cost: Free.
It's that time again, fellow creatives. We're getting together for good food, great conversation, and the best damn coffee in Northwest Arkansas.Meet us Thursday, March 21st, at 7pm for coffee at Onyx Coffee Lab in Springdale.
Jon Allen will be hosting a free cupping for this wonderful community of ours. If you've never been to one of his cuppings, you won't want to miss this.
Come support a great local business, and catch up with us. We can't wait to see you there.
When: Thursday, March 21st, at 7pm
Where: Onyx Coffee Labs, Springdale
What: Coffee Cupping and a Kick-Ass Community
Cost: Free to attend.
When: Tuesday, February 19th, at 6:30pm
Where: Loafin Joe's, Fayetteville
What: Dinner with other creatives.
Cost: Free to attend.
There aren't many people like Kirk Demarais. His passion for vintage and pop art has led to some incredible opportunities and experiences, and we're really excited to hear his story so far and for you to hear it too. From authoring the book Mail Order Mysteries to designing packaging for S.S. Adams, he and his work have been featured in publications like Print, Wired and the Huffington Post among others.
Come over to the new Moxy Ox office space and hear Kirk share his thoughts on the creative life. You can check out his website at kirkdemarais.com and keep up with him on Twitter.
When: Thursday, February 7 at 6:30pm
Where: Moxy Ox Office
What: An evening with the great designer,
artist, and author Kirk Demarais
Cost: $5 Per Person for Drinks and Snacks
When: Tuesday, January 15th, at 6:30pm
Where: Buffalo Wild Wings, Tontitown
What: Dinner with other creatives.
Cost: Free to attend.
From the beginning we've been excited about all disciplines of creativity from crafting delicious eats to startup innovation, and now we have the incredible opportunity to watch sculptor Hank Kaminsky pour bronze at his shop here in Fayetteville. Thank you to Jasmine Banks for suggesting this event, we'd love to hear from you too if you have a great idea for an event.
Onyx Coffee Lab has been kind enough to sponsor refreshments. Friend, follow, and most importantly support this great local businesses with your wallet.
When: Thursday, December 20 at 7pm
Where: 808 S. Government Ave Fayetteville AR, 72701
What: Bronze Pouring by local Artist Hank Kaminsky
Cost: Completely Free
We're partnering with JBU and the Visual Arts Foundry to bring you a new documentary on Design and Thinking on December 6, 2012. Design & Thinking, “Inspired by design thinking, grabs businessmen, designers, social change-makers and unlikely individuals to portray what they have in common when facing this ambiguous 21st century.” Our goal is to bring students and Northwest Arkansas creative professionals to together to engage in design thinking.
When: Thursday, December 6 at 6:30pm
Where: JBU Berry Performing Arts Building (BPAC)
What: Open screening of Design & Thinking Film followed by Reception and Door Prizes
Cost: Completely Free
We are so pumped to present this event to you. It's a bit last minute but it's something you absolutely do not want to miss. Renowned Chef Miles James (of James at the Mill) is hosting us for an exclusive dinner at his new restaurant in Siloam Springs. Miles has created a custom menu just for this event which you can see here. So delicious! On top of the amazing atmosphere and eats, you'll get to spend time with other creatives and hear from Miles on creativity in cooking.
When: Saturday, November 10 at 6:30pm
Where: 28 Springs in Siloam Springs
What: An exclusive dinner with Miles James
Cost: $30/seat (paid at the door)
