It was chosen by our Orange County chapter in California, illustrated by Fred Villa, and is presented by Adobe.  

Our Orange County chapter had this to say about the significance of this month’s theme:

“To us, curate is about perspective. In a world overflowing with information, content, ideas, and tools, the ability to curate—to choose, shape, and sequence—has become more powerful than simply knowing or creating. It’s no longer just about the outcome, but about crafting a thoughtful and meaningful experience that reflects a deeper creative vision.”

(Watch this video from our Orange County chapter for more on what curate means to them.)

You can curate your wardrobe, the perfect playlist, and your instagram grid. But every creative act is an exercise in curation. The writer picks which sentence stays and which gets cut. The designer chooses the ideal font out of thousands available. The photographer frames the right shot at the right time.

But curation is not just selection. It’s about attention. What do you let in? What do you choose to care about? Each of us is a curator of our own inner museum: a gallery of the influences we honor and the collection of ideas we pursue.

We live in a time of overwhelming abundance. Instead of obsessing over what looks good together, contemplate why your choices belong together. Distill your taste into a point of view that is uniquely yours. Then ruthlessly express it in your work and how you live your life.

Thank you to Aves Bakery for the amazing cookies!

Watch the livestream of our May 29th event! 

Our special guest was the creator of Release Day, Sam Furness from Creative Quests. 

Release Day is a collective deadline. People all over the world launched a passion project on the same day!

Ten members of our NYC community took the stage to share the creative project that they released.

Special thanks to: 
Our venue Newlab for hosting us.
Our partner Harvest.
Our Global Partner Adobe.
And our Global Patron the Harnisch Foundation.

For our next event on May 29th, we’re hosting a unique Release Day event.

Ten members of our NYC community will be invited on stage to share the creative project that they’re releasing.

Each presenter will have 2 minutes and up to 3 slides to share their process.

Want to present your Release Day project live on stage?

Please fill out this form to apply to release your project in person at our May 29th event. (The deadline to apply is Wednesday, May 13th, 2026 at 11:59pm EST.)

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What is Release Day?

Release Day on May 29th is a collective deadline. People all over the world will be launching a passion project on the same day!

So, even if you're not presenting on our stage, you can release a creative project too! It can be big, small, polished or imperfect. Release Day is a motivating moment to say, “here it is.”

We’ve teamed up with Adobe and Creative Quests to bring you a whole month of motivation and accountability to help you bring your project to life. After signing up on our site, you’ll receive access to:

📍 A weekly email full of tips and inspiration

📍 An invite to a private online space to connect and share

📍 A series of cohort-style Virtual FieldTrips

📍 A virtual global celebration hosted by Sam Furness

Sign up to participate in Release Day!

Is there a project you can't stop thinking about?! Release Day is our collective deadline to share that special thing with the world!

CreativeMornings, Creative Quests, and Adobe have teamed up to bring you tips, motivation, and accountability to help you bring your project to life.

Join people around the world releasing their creative projects in a global firework display of creativity on May 29th!

It was chosen in collaboration with our global partner Adobe and illustrated by Ana Grigorovici.

This marks the first time we have ever worked with a global partner to select a monthly theme. Because at CreativeMornings, we believe everyone is creative—and Adobe couldn’t agree more. Together, we’re bringing you the motivation and accountability you need to bring your ideas to life.

For our theme CREATE, we’re throwing a month-long celebration of YOUR passion projects!

We understand the challenges of creating something you love. From fitting it into your busy life to fighting off imposter syndrome; the struggle is real. And one of the biggest hurdles is a lack of accountability. So, let’s come together and support one another!

What if we gave our personal creative projects a collective deadline?

Release Day on May 29th is when we all finally share that special thing we’ve been working on. It’s a motivating moment to declare, “here it is!” No matter how imperfect or polished it may be.

We’ve teamed up with Creative Quests on an entire month of practical tips and accountability sessions leading up to Release Day. All culminating in an online gallery showcasing your creations! Check out everything we’ve got planned for you!

Let’s share your creativity with the world!

Make a commitment to yourself and pledge to share your personal project on Release Day. We’re here to support you! We can’t wait to see what you create!

See more photos from our April event in our Flickr album.

You can watch a replay of the livestream now. 

And special thanks to:
Our venue L'Alliance New York for hosting us.
Our local partner Harvest.
Our Global Partner Adobe.
And our Global Patron the Harnisch Foundation.

It was chosen by our Poulsbo chapter in Washington and illustrated by Sarah Gordon.

The literal meaning of ember is a small piece of burning or glowing coal or wood in a dying fire. But as a metaphor, it means so much more.

Our Poulsbo chapter had this to say about the significance of this month's theme:

“Embers represent the quiet, enduring remnants of fire—what remains after the intensity fades. They carry a smoldering potential, a subtle strength that holds heat long after the flames have gone. As a quieter community outside the city, we may not always burn the brightest, but we never burn out. Our spark lives in reflection, resilience, and the space we have to pause, think, and grow.

In those calm moments, we find what many others miss: the steady glow of ideas, relationships, and dreams that don’t need noise to thrive. Embers remind us that even after challenges or change, something powerful remains—ready to reignite when needed. We hold that same quiet fire within ourselves, and in community with each other, we kindle more.

Together, we tend the quiet fire—fueling one another through presence, care, and shared warmth.”

Watch this video from our Poulsbo chapter for more on what ember means to them.

What ember is quietly glowing inside you? And what new fire will it ignite in your life?

See more photos from our March event in our Flickr album.