Marchâs global theme WATER will be discussed by Sarah Evans.
Hosted by Reset at Tillery on Friday, 3/29. Details here.
Cheers to our coffee partner: Cuvée Coffee!
Does your company want to help support CreativeMornings/Austin and feel the love from our community? Email us at austin (at) creative mornings (dot) (com) please.
Our global theme for March is WATER.
It was chosen by our Perth chapter and illustrated by Sofia Varano.
Itâs the main source of all life. The lifeblood element that makes up 60% of our bodies.
Itâs the liquid that we donât drink enough of, yet waste effortlessly.
Itâs home to millions of species, mysteries, and undiscovered knowledge.
We know more about the stars in the sky than the depths of our oceans.
We can use it to save lives. If used foolishly, it can take lives.
We think there is an abundance, yet only one percent can be touched. If we donât protect our waters, then what will happen to life?
Amplify ATX is a 24-hour fundraising campaign through I Live Here, I Give Here. We found selected charities that weâve featured in our past events, and consolidated the list for you below.
Hurry! You only have 24 hours to participate in the campaign: from 6pm, February 28 to 6pm, March 1.
PAST SPEAKERS:
If you were moved by Paul Scottâs talk on âSurvivalâ you can give to AIDS Services of Austin.
If you enjoyed Antonio Delgadoâs talk on âRobotâ you can give to Science in a Suitcase.
If you enjoyed Carlton Wilcoxsonâs talk on âMomentsâyou can give to E4 Youth, where he sits on the board.
If you were moved by Alan Grahamâs talk on âFantasyâyou can give to Community First! & itâs parent charity, Mobile Loaves & Fishes.
If you were moved by Darden Smithâs talk on âCollaborateâ you can give to his organization Songwriting with: Soldiers.
If you were moved by Katie Fordâs talk on âFreedomâ you can give to Truth Be Told, where she serves as Executive Director.
PAST VENUES:
These past venues have generously hosted #CMATX events and are very deserving of your contributions:
The lead organizer of our CreativeMornings/Quito chapter in Ecuador, Daniela Fuentes Moncada, is the Executive Producer of a powerful, new flim, La Mala Noche, that is coming to SXSW.
And itâs been nominated for the SXSW Gamechanger Award honoring outstanding women filmmakers!
So, make plans to go see it! You can check the SXSW schedule for the film screening locations and times here: https://schedule.sxsw.com/2019/films/2008876
Directed by Gabriela Calvache, La Mala Noche tells the story of a beautiful woman who turns to prostitution. She must surrender her income to the leader of a human trafficking ring, but her daughterâs illness and a drug addiction prevent her from delivering her usual share. An unexpected event will give her the opportunity to stop obeying and take justice into her own hands.
Februaryâs global theme SYMMETRY will be discussed by Chris Perez.
Hosted at Blu Dot on Friday, 2/23. Details here.
Cheers to our coffee partner: Cuvée Coffee!
Does your company want to help support CreativeMornings/Austin and feel the love from our community? Email us at austin (at) creative mornings (dot) (com) please.
Our global theme for February is SYMMETRY. It was chosen by our Saint Petersburg chapter, illustrated by Anna Fadeeva, and is presented by Mailchimp.
What do a planet, an attractive face, and a snowflake have in a common? Symmetry.
Symmetry is prevalent throughout life. You can fold a sunflower in half, stories have an arc, and the human body can bend and create mesmerizing shapes. There are also irregularities that enhances life; it adds beauty and complexity. If thereâs symmetry in nature, then there must be a kind of symmetry in the way we lead our lives.
Symmetry cannot be possible without asymmetry, the same way sadness magnifies joy.
Alan Lightman wrote in The Accidental Universe, âI would claim that symmetry represents order, and we crave order in this strange universe we find ourselves in.â But chaos will happen whether we like it or not, itâs how we respond to it that either creates order or more chaos.
When in chaos, create your symmetry.
Letâs go on a field trip!
Weâve got two #CMfieldtrips planned for you this Friday 2/1.
Tree to Table
Join us at Berdoll Sawmill for a behind-the-scenes look into processing reclaimed, native Texas hardwood logs into large, natural edge slabs and furniture grade lumber. Weâll experience the entire tree to table process. RSVP
The RFP Process for Independent Creatives
Jump into responding to an RFP (Request for Proposal) as an independent creative, side-hustler, or solopreneur. Join us at Red Velvet Events to gain a better idea of how to win more creative business. RSVP
Big thanks to our #CMfieldtrips coffee partner: Chameleon Cold Brew.
Want to host a FieldTrip? Apply here.
Want to be one of the first to find out about next monthâs FieldTrips? You should subscribe to our newsletter. (Look for the signup link on the right hand side.)
âHey, what a minute, what are FieldTrips?â
#CMfieldtrips are a monthly series of small group discussions, tours, or workshops held to spread the creative magic happening around Austin. Space is limited to facilitate open conversation and new connections, so you must RSVP via our site to attend. Most of our FieldTrips are free, but we may ask for a suggested donation to cover materials for some of them.
(Each month, we give folks who were on the waitlist of our most recent talk a two-hour head start to register. And then they open up to the rest of our #CMATX community.)
Januaryâs global theme SURREAL will be discussed by Jack Darling.Â
Hosted at AFS Cinema on Friday, 1/21. Details here.
special thanks to our partner this month: Freestyle Language Center.
And cheers to our coffee partner: Cuvée Coffee!
Does your company want to help support CreativeMornings/Austin and feel the love from our community? Email us at austin (at) creative mornings (dot) (com) please.
What was your favorite #CMATX talk of 2018? Watch all 12 here.
Januaryâs global theme is SURREAL
When you look at the artwork of Frida Kahlo or Salvador DalĂ, thereâs an element of surprise. Why does it feel familiar yet also otherworldly?
Surrealists sought to break free from the shackles of the rational mind and dive into the deep end of the unconscious. The canvas, then, became a mirror for what emerged out of that process. This movement was inspired by events in the 1920s on the heels of the first world war and continues to influence artists, writers, photographers, and filmmakers. This cultural and artistic movement ushered in new techniques that helped humans expand their minds.
Today, we recognize a sense of the surreal in unexpected moments in daily life. Art exhibits like Yayoi Kusamaâs Infinity Room are becoming readily available, encouraging people to immerse themselves in experiences that break reality. A ballet performance or a silent meditation retreat can be a dreamlike experience.
Whether we experience a surreal moment or dabble in processes like drawing without thinking or writing without self-editing, thereâs something to be learned about ourselves and what lingers under the hood of our desires to keep life orderly and controlled.
Happy New Year! Our Brussels chapter chose this monthâs exploration of Surreal and Charlotte Dumortier illustrated the theme. SURREAL is presented globally this month by WordPress.com.
