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Join us for our November meetup!☕️ 8am – Coffee Served
🎤 8:15am – Program Begins
Our theme for November is DEVOTION. It was chosen by our Shenandoah Valley chapter in Virginia and illustrated by Matthew Phelan.
Creativity is often portrayed as a lightning bolt of inspiration that strikes in a flash. But most creative work is toiled over and tended to. Page by page, rehearsal by rehearsal, brushstroke by brushstroke. We feel called to bring our vision to life.
For centuries, illuminated manuscripts, hand-written Qur'ans and Torahs, Buddhist sand mandalas, and Hindu temple carvings were made by people who didn't separate making from praying.
But creating doesn’t always feel like a revelation. The drafts that go nowhere. Practices when nothing clicks. Every sketchbook page you want to tear out. Every version you save then start over. You must keep the faith during the dry spells and blocks.
Practicing your craft is a ritual. It is an act of love.
Our Shenandoah Valley chapter had this to say about the significance of this month’s theme:
“In a world constantly competing for our attention, “devotion” invites us to pause and ask: to what, or to whom, do we truly give ourselves? It is a return—a quiet, daily choosing. Devotion lives in what we tend to with care: creative practice, meaningful work, each other. Not loud, but steady. Not rigid, but rooted. It offers clarity amid distraction and asks: where do you place your attention, your love, your time? Whether in the calm of a morning ritual, the intention behind our art, or the care we offer our communities, devotion grounds us. As Mary Oliver's Devotions reminds us, reverence lives in the everyday. Devotion is presence—a way of saying: this matters.”
Watch this video from our Shenandoah Valley chapter for more on what “devotion” means to them.
And remember, devotion is not blind loyalty. It opens your eyes to what is possible.
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About Keith Lehman
Keith Lehman is a life-long Fargo resident, having graduated from Fargo North High School in 2013, then in 2017 from NDSU with a double major in mathematics and mathematics education. In 2020, he completed his master's degree in mathematics education from Minot State University, and has since begun the process of becoming a Nationally Board Certified Teacher.
Keith's primary professional role is as a mathematics teacher at Fargo North High School, having taught a variety of courses ranging from a self-contained special education math course to AP Statistics. His primary creative outlet comes in the form of finding imaginative ways to make course content relevant and interesting to students, as well as figuring out ways to form connections with every young person he works with.
Outside of teaching, he is also the boys' cross country and girls' track and field coach, advisor for the student-produced daily video announcements, is an adjunct math instructor through NDSCS's dual credit program, and serves on various committees within the school and district. He is an avid runner and enjoys reading, long walks, biking, hiking, and anything else that gets him outdoors.
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Registration!
CreativeMornings remains free thanks to the support of our partners. Just register beforehand to reserve your spot.
Tickets open on Monday, November 9th.
Grab your ticket: https://creativemornings.com/cities/FAR
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What is CreativeMornings?
CreativeMornings is a free monthly lecture series designed for creative communities. The concept is simple: a short talk one Friday morning a month.
Fargo's chapter started back in 2018. Our monthly event takes place on a Friday from 8:00am - 9:30am. It allows individuals to enjoy creative connections, inspire community, and create opportunities. Open to everyone, free, and hosted at the Plains Art Museum in downtown Fargo.
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Who is CreativeMornings for?
Everyone is creative. A creative life requires bravery and action, honesty and hard work. We bring together people who are driven by passion and purpose, confident that they will inspire one another, and inspire change in our community. Everyone is welcome 😊
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