Creativity Speaks: Ryan Orcutt & Sonya Harris

This isn’t just another event—it’s the start of something unforgettable.

Special Guest Speakers:

• Ryan Orcutt is a seasoned Creative Director and Head of Design with over 20 years of experience crafting powerful presentations for global brands like Apple, Adobe, and Microsoft, as well as influential voices like Al Gore and Elizabeth Warren. He leads a top-tier design team known for blending creativity with clarity to make ideas unforgettable.
• Sonya Harris is the founder of Sage Strategies and a trusted leader in public engagement, having led major statewide campaigns such as Census 2020 and Vaccinate ALL 58. With 20+ years of cross-sector experience, she’s also a dedicated community advocate serving on Sacramento nonprofit boards and leading with impact.

Why This Matters
For 10 years, we’ve been tearing down silos, lifting up new voices, and fueling Sacramento’s creative fire. This event series honors that legacy—and sets the tone for the next decade.

About Creativity Speaks
Creativity Speaks is a program designed to celebrate local creatives, offer attendees a source of inspiration from creatives outside their industry, and strengthen Sacramento's creative community. The program manifests as live salon-style events and features traditional and non-traditional creatives to help draw a mixed audience and encourage intermingling between creative industries. Creativity Speaks is dedicated to equitable representation and a celebration of the diversity of creative thought.

Become a member!
When you become a Capitol Creative Alliance member you’ll have access to a discount code for all Creativity Speaks events! Sign up today at https://capitol-creative-alliance.circle.so/home and use the code in our "Happenings" tab.

Info: A volunteer will be welcoming guests to the Urban Hive. Out of respect for other attendees, we will not be allowing entry after 6:15. The benefit of arriving early: grabbing a glass of wine (while supplies last) and getting first dibs on your seat!

Info: Hear from our incredible speakers about their own creative journeys.

Info: Have you ever wondered what it was like to be a graphic designer? Web developer? Makeup artist? Now's your chance to get those burning questions answered! Whether you came prepared or the conversation inspires a new question, we'll have some time set aside for your questions.

Info: Get to know other creatives in the Sacramento area and mingle with our speakers!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Urban Hive, 730 I Street, Sacramento, United States