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GAME | ALI GREENBERG

“Creative ideas to move forward come from breaking the rules of the game.”

Ali Greenberg, founder of The Broad, shared the four rules to her game at April’s event. We played some nostalgic games like Simon Says and even found Waldo. Take a look at the global expressions here: #CMgame.

Special Thanks to our Allstar Team and Local Partners at Capital One, ICF Olson, and  IdeaWeavers

• Videography by UnskryptedTV
• Photography by Hannah Eliz Photography
• Food & Coffee Ellwood Thompson’s
• Venue The Hof
• In Kind Printing by Keith Fabry

APRIL 20 : ALI GREENBERG, THE BROAD 

Tickets go LIVE, Monday, April 16 

Throughout human history, games were about winning or losing.

Author James P. Carse extends this concept beautifully in Finite and Infinite Games: “A finite game is played for the purpose of winning, an infinite game for the purpose of continuing the play.”

Which game are you playing with your art?

It’s a question worth asking everyday. Is this decision, this attitude, sending you down a short game or long game? The same energy that we spend chasing rewards and likes can be refocused to loving our craft and shipping our best work.

Keep your eyes on the journey, not the prize.

This month’s global exploration of Game was chosen by our Liège chapter and illustrated by Jeffrey Phillips. This month is presented by our global partner MailChimp.

COURAGE | YEWANDE AUSTIN

“You are far more courageous that you give yourself credit for.” 

We conquered fears and sure didn’t stop believing as we explored the theme of courage with Yewande Austin of Change Rocks Foundation. 

View Photos | Watch Video

Special Thanks to our Local Partners at Capital One, ICF Olson, Fahrenheit IT, IdeaWeavers

• Videography by Burneson Film
• Photography by Heather Michelle Photography
• Food & Coffee SubRosa Bakery • The Lab by Alchemy Coffee
• Venue VCU Arts Depot
• In Kind Printing by Keith Fabry

March’s theme is COURAGE. 

Tickets go LIVE March 12 at 10:00 am. 

We need your courage. It’s going to be risky and will require vulnerability. A posture of empathy and curiosity will empower you. And above all, you must take action.

When researching or writing about courage, other traits fall into the mix: risk, vulnerability, curiosity, empathy, and action. It seems, then, that courage has nothing to do with your title or level of expertise. It’s not for the few or the gifted. It’s an act of humanity, of choosing to take an action that is risky because it demands vulnerability and curiosity. 

Courage has no specific form and knows no bounds. From starting a side project to the act of listening when you would rather interject, every day we are wrapped in opportunities to exercise courage.

This month is presented by our global partner WordPress.com. This month’s global exploration of Courage was chosen by our Oakland chapter and illustrated by Annie Wong.

CURIOSITY | DR. CHOIKE l’ANSON

February’s conversation on CURIOSITY with philosopher, radio producer and motorcyclist Dr. Choike l’Anson left us challenged to pursue knowledge regardless of the cost. 

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THANK YOU TO OUR CONTRIBUTORS

Partners: Capital One, ICF Olson, NATIVE, IdeaWeavers

• Videography by Foto Chrome Design
• Photography by Artist Poochie Collins 
• Food & Coffee Chairlift Brenner Pass • GroundUp RVA
• In Kind Venue Partner Studio Two Three 
• In Kind Printing by Keith Fabry

ANXIETY | ERIN MAHONE

“No one has any idea what the hell they’re doing.” - Erin

This January, Erin Mahone helped face our anxieties and then reminded us that we are not alone. Erin is the author of the forthcoming book If You Could See Me: Life, Motherhood, and the Pursuit of Sanity, the Creator of It Runs in the Family, a one-woman show about family, mental health, and laughing through life’s sh@ttiest situations. She is also the Founder of #IfYouCouldSeeMe: Stories for Change a multi-media project dedicated to eliminating the stigma of mental health and related diagnoses, helping people to find their voice, and create a more inclusive world through storytelling. 

It was quite the refreshing and inspiring start to the year.

Credits:

• Videography by Joey Tran, Double Take
  
• Photography by Ashley Loth, Sound Snap Photography
  
• Brewers Cafe • Nate’s Bagels
• Venue Partner Art Works 
  
• Printing by Keith Fabry
  
• Partners: ICF Olson, CapTech, Capital One, Native Collab, Fahreinheit IT & Consulting, Ideaweavers

CONTEXT | LOBO MARINO, LANEY SULLIVAN + JAMESON PRICE

“We are linked to this planet.” - @lobomarino

We ended the year with a challenge to connect to community and our planet from Lobo Marino’s Laney Sullivan and Jameson Price. Watch the whole talk and share your favorite quotes.

Credits:

• Videography by Antonio Knoxx
  
• Photography by Jon Tingen, J & J Photography
  
• Brewers Cafe • GroundUp Coffee
• Venue Partner Dogtown Dance Theater
  
• Printing by Keith Fabry
  
• Partners: ICF Olson, CapTech, Capital One, Native Collab, Fahreinheit IT & Consulting

DEATH | ASHLEY HAWKINS

“We must make choices to live a creative life. We make choices and sacrifices to live the lives we want.” - @smashleyrva 

In November,  Ashley Hawkins reminded us that even death can bring life to dreams if we hold on to what’s important. Watch the whole talk and let us know your favorite quotes.

Credits:

• Videography by Taylor Quinn, Filmspire
  
• Photography by Keith Nixon
  
• Lamplighter Coffee • Ellwood Thompson’s
• Venue Partner Studio Two Three
  
• Printing by Keith Fabry
  
• Partners: ICF Olson, CapTech, Capital One, Native Collab, Fahreinheit IT & Consulting 

PIONEER | EVRIM DOGU

“What we decide and the choices we make with people around us creates our culture. We should feel empowered to create meaning together." - @evrimdogu 

Evrim Dogu gave us all the feels by keeping it real, raw, and funny as he talked about pioneering culture & heart at #CMPioneer in October. Watch the whole talk and let us know your favorite quotes. 

Credits:

• Videography by Damien Kincannon
  
• Photography by Amar Talwar • Amar Talwar Photography
  
• Alchemy Coffee • SubRosa Bakery
• Venue Partner VCU Art Depot
  
• Printing by Keith Fabry
  
• Partners: ICF Olson, CapTech, Capital One

COMPASSION | HEATHER WINKLE

Thank you Heather Winkle for your vulnerability as you addressed the topic of Compassion this September. We are so glad you chose #RVA as your city to land. Stay tuned for the whole talk.

Credits:

• Videography by Eric Hales • Off the Wire Studios
  
• Photography by Jeff Wingo • Wingo Visual Arts
  
• GroundUp RVA • Sugar Shack
• Venue Partner DogTown Dance Theatre
  
• Printing by Keith Fabry
  
• Partners: ICF Olson, CapTech, Capital One, Fahrenheit IT & Design