Creative Exchange

📣 Join us for the inaugural Creative Exchange—a one-day summit designed to help artists grow their careers and creative practices. Connect through dynamic workshops, gain fresh insights from our keynote speaker, and leave with practical strategies and meaningful new connections.

✅ Light breakfast and full lunch included.

Keynote Speaker:
Scott Woods is a writer and cultural organizer known for his sharp, insightful work on art, race, and community, helping creatives navigate both craft and culture. Founder and Executive Director of StreetLight Guild in Columbus, Ohio Woods is preserving the art of storytelling and challenging us all as artists “to do the work!”

THE WORKSHOPS

• Why is No One at My Events?
  Struggling to draw a crowd? Learn practical strategies for marketing, PR, and social media. Build trust through strong branding, use planning tools, and keep your audience engaged with smart follow-ups.

• Show Me the Money!
  Discover funding opportunities through grants, fellowships, and teaching. Learn how to write winning proposals, price your work, and maximize vending and exhibition opportunities.

• Why I Need This in My Portfolio?
  Strengthen your professional materials with standout artist statements, CVs, and resumes. Get tips on preparing work for shows, archiving your art, and writing letters of authenticity.

• Taking Care of You
  Prioritize your well-being with tools for balance, rest, and movement. Create sustainable schedules and gather resources to support your creative practice.

• Power of Writing
  Explore why we write and how stories shape our lives and communities. Discuss the purpose behind your words and sharpen your approach to meaningful, impactful writing.

• Panel: Designing the Vision
  Kicking off an HGTV-style design challenge led by Jessica Skinner, participating artists will discuss how innovative ideas, collaboration, and creative problem-solving turn blank spaces into impactful installations.

Info: Light breakfast available.

Info: Kick off the day with a welcome and opening remarks, followed by an insightful panel on AI—exploring its ethical implications and practical ways to enhance operations, boost creativity, and streamline your creative process.

Info: Menu TBA

Info: Featuring keynote speaker, Scott Woods. Woods is a writer and cultural organizer known for his sharp, insightful work on art, race, and community, helping creatives navigate both craft and culture.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Bounce Innovation Hub, 526 South Main Street, Akron, United States