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Our theme for December is CYCLE. It was chosen by our Freiburg chapter in Germany and illustrated by Isabell Meister.

Our Freiburg chapter had sustainability in mind when they chose this theme — from their swarms of cyclists commuting to work to their robust recycling programs that recover and reuse 69% of the city’s waste. 

Our world runs on cycles. There’s the frantic buzz of the 24-hour news cycle. The boom and bust of economic cycles. The changing seasons. Every plant, animal, and organism exists in a life cycle of birth, growth, reproduction, and death. Water flows through a cycle of evaporation into vapor to condensation in clouds to precipitation that falls as rain or snow. The menstrual cycle. The circadian rhythm of our sleep cycle. 

Just as crops are grown on a rotation cycle to replenish the soil, our own creativity requires a cycle of inspiration or inputs, followed by a burst of productivity or entering a flow state, and finally a period of rest or contemplation. 

Cycles are circular and keep things moving. Which cycles are you living in tune with? And which ones are you fighting vainly against?

Are you looking for a job?

We want to feature you in our ✨ Job Seeker Spotlight series ✨ on LinkedIn! Just fill out the short form at cmaust.in/jobseeker.

And please follow us on LinkedIn and comment on the posts to help our awesome community members find their next job! (And congrats to Brooke, who found a job thanks to her spotlight post!)

Also check out the job openings on the CreativeGuild – our global directory of creative companies, professionals, and jobs on the CreativeMornings site.

Our theme for November is THREAD. It was chosen by our Derby chapter in the United Kingdom, illustrated by Carla Dee, and is presented by our global partner Adobe.

Have you ever pulled on a loose thread in a sweater or sock? Things can unravel quickly. 

The creative process can feel like that. A nagging thought, an imperfect bit, or a big tangled mess. But maybe that thread is trying to tell you something. Follow it and see where it takes you. 

Because thread is both a physical and metaphorical tool of creativity. In film and literature, a “thread” is the progression of a plot line or theme that helps tie the narrative together. While in sewing, weaving, embroidery, and knitting, the “thread” physically embellishes and holds the piece together. 

No wonder a loose thread is so hard to ignore. 

It turns out that all the good and bad in your life is forming a beautiful tapestry.

An illustration of a right eye with long lashes inside a pair of dark glasses. The word “VISION’ is written in 3D red block letters below the eye. A diverse group of people conduct different activities around the text and the glasses. The footer text reads “#CMVISION” and “Illustration by Razan Alshalan” to the left and “CreativeMornings” to the right.

Our theme for October is VISION. It was chosen by our Riyadh chapter in Saudi Arabia and illustrated by Razan Alshalan.

How do you see the world? How do you want to change it?

Vision refers both to the sense of sight and our ability to imagine the future. Are you focused on the little details? Can you see the big picture?

As we age, our eyesight begins to deteriorate; seeing objects up close gets more difficult. And as we gain experience, what we want to accomplish evolves. Will your life grow darker or brighter?

Each creative act involves seeing something in your mind’s eye then attempting to make it a reality. A painter, an architect, and every other type of artist or craftsman has a vision for their work. What message, emotion, or impact do you want to convey in yours? 

You are your own visionary. What do you want to see?

Give it up for our musical guests!

We believe that live music is the heart beat of Austin’s creative scene. So, each month, we invite a local musician to kick off our event with a short but mighty set.

Here is a running list of our musical guests… (Click on any name to hear some amazing music!)

Mount Gretna - September 2024

The Soul Supporters - August 2024

THEBROSFRESH - July 2024

The Maxilus Project - June 2024

Christabel Lin - May 2024

Uncle Roy and Spice - April 2024

PAACK - March 2024

Daniel Fears - February 2024


Angel White - January 2024

Kelsi Creek - December 2023

Henry Invisble - November 2023

Tje Austin - October 2023

Jonny Jukebox - September 2023

Caleb de Casper - August 2023

Mama Birds - July 2023

Cecelia and the Broken Hearts - June 2023

Christina Marrs & Nevada Newman - May 2023

Craig Marshall - April 2023

Lou Priest (Kate Priestly) - March 2023

Jenny Parrott - February 2023

Rey Arteaga - January 2023

Lisa Marshall - December 2022

Time Traveling Wizard People - November 2022

Carolyn Trowbridge - October 2022

Leti Garza - September 2022

Poet Hawkins - August 2022

Urban Heat - July 2022

Zack Morgan and Eddie Robbins - June 2022

Ms. Mack - May 2022

Landry McMeans - April 2022

Nico Sanchez (from Superfonicos) - March 2022

Mama Duke, Jonathan Horstmann (from Urban Heat), and Kalu James (from Kalu & The Electric Joint) - February 2022 (Monumental Music Showcase)

Jordan Matthew Young - January 2022

Kamilla and Stefan - December 2021

Mama Duke - November 2021

Ana Barajas - September 2021

Ray Prim - August 2021

Lesly Reynaga - July 2021

Savannah Red - June 2021

Miggy Milla - May 2021

Sharon Bourbonnais - April 2021

Alesia Lani - March 2021

Sonya Jevette February 2021

Scott Strickland - January 2021

Henry Invisible - December 2020

Qi Dada (from Riders Against the Storm) - November 2020

Kalu James (from Kalu & The Electric Joint) - October 2020

Lisa Marshall - September 2020

Kate Priestley - August 2020

D Madness - July 2020

Dave Scher & Andrea Magee - June 2020

Emilie from Ley Line - April 2020

The Reverent Few – April 2020 (CreativeMornings/Texas with our Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, and Austin chapters)

Woody Russell - March 2020

Barbara Nesbitt - February 2020

MJ Torrance - January 2020

Matt Smith - December 2019

Ley Line - November 2019

Joseph Mach - October 2019

Eric Hanke - September 2019

Joanna Howerton and Michael Cross - August 2019

John Gaar - July 2019

John Pointer - June 2019

Guy Forsyth & Jeska Bailey - May 2019

Kathy and the Kilowatts - April 2019

Phil Hurley - March 2019

Lance Keltner - February 2019

Dave Scher - January 2019

MJ Torrance - December 2018

The Wiley Brothers - November 2018

Barbara Nesbitt - October 2018

Bell Tower Trio – September 2018

Matt Smith - August 2018

Ben Balmer - July 2018

Eric Bettencourt - June 2018

John Arthur Martinez - May 2018

Brad Tretola - April 2018

Cynthia Lee Fontaine - March 2018

The Watters - February 2018

Michael Cross - January 2018

Jane Ellen Bryant - December 2017

Matt Giles Band - November 2017

Jamiee Harris - October 2017

Gabriel Santiago - September 2017

Alyse Black - August 2017

Leeann Atherton - July 2017

Fairbanks and the Lonesome Light - June 2017

Aaron Lack Steelband - May 2017

Danny Britt - April 2017

Guy Forsyth - March 2017

MJ Torrance - February 2017

The Reverent Few - January 2017

Sandee Conroy / Singing Bowl Lady - December 2016

Charlie Piece / Chocktaw Wildfire - November 2016

Eric Bee - October 2016

Skye Strickler - September 2016

Erez - August 2016

Grace Pettis - July 2016

Beth Lee and the Breakups - June 2016

Eric Baptiste / The Reeling Kind - May 2016

Uncle Lucius - April 2016

The Jitterbug Vipers - March 2016

Blind Leads The Blind - February 2016

The Ghost Wolves - January 2016

Dave Scher - December 2015

Charlie Belle - November 2015

Alien Knife Fight - October 2015

Kacy Crowly - September 2015

Colin Gilmore - August 2015

Darden Smith - July 2015

Brandon Callies - June 2015

David Hamburger - May 2015

Beat Root Revival - April 2015

Britny Lobas and Ray Kainz - March 2015

Elijah Ford - February 2015

Nano Whitman - January 2015

Taylor and the Wild Now - December 2014

Elsa Cross - November 2014

Eric Bettencourt - October 2014

Nick & Paige - September 2014

Julian Acosta - August 2014

Graham Reynolds - July 2014

Little Brave - June 2014

Nick & Paige - May 2014

Whalers - April 2014

Duncan Fellows - March 2014

Growl - February 2014

Matt Hines (of The Eastern Sea) - December 2013

Matt McCloskey - September 2013

Kathryn Legendre - October 2013

Leah Nobel - September 2013

Good Field - August 2013

Matt McCloskey - July 2013

Charlie Gore - May 2013

Taylor Baker - April 2013

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