Arts & Creativity Resources
Virtual Program Planning BBQ
Tuesday, September 15 Whip up your favorite dish and join us on-line for the First C3 Virtual BBQ with some great ideas of what YOU want to see more of for our programming in 2021. Share a recipe, chat with an old friend or make some new ones as we all sit together (apart) and … Continue reading
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The Soul of Freelancing
FREE Webinar May 14 at 6:30 p.m. Freelancing. Working for yourself. Life as a Creative Professional. You’ve heard all about it, and maybe even have got some tips on how to DO it. But what kind of person do you have to BE to work for yourself? To be able to hunt down projects, know … Continue reading
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Communicate Your Value
Advanced Basics for Creative Businesses, Program 2 Every creative has something special to offer their prospective clients, something they do better or differently than their peers. How do you best communicate that to prospective clients, so they can see the value to them in hiring you? Our speaker, Chicago photographer Alex Garcia, has been on … Continue reading
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ASMP Chicago/Midwest Strictly Business 2020
Strictly Business is a one-day photography conference that brings together experts in the field to focus on best business practices and so much more. Working collaboratively with speakers ranging from mindfulness specialists, commercial and editorial photographers, and leaders in Chicago’s photography industry, join us for engaging sessions where speakers share their career expertise while sparking conversations and … Continue reading
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Holiday Party 2019
Kick off your most joyous holiday season ever by attending C3’s annual Holiday Party! It will be a family-friendly affair, suitable for children of all ages (that includes you, too, Nate!). Please bring a pot luck contribution suitable for dinner or munchies. C3 will take care of libations. Take part in our infamous White Elephant … Continue reading
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21st Annual Gallery Walk
Join Chicago Creative Coalition in our 21st Annual Gallery Walk on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, as we explore the leading edge of commercial fine art in West Town. This neighborhood of immigrant cultures has become known for its eclectic, artsy vibe in recent years. Galleries – both established and new – have helped make West … Continue reading
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Social Media Elevated
Nothing elevates your brand’s social media presence quite like video — and the higher the quality the better the results. If you’re a content provider, agency creative, brand manager or anyone looking to ramp up your image, you’ll want to join Chicago Creative Coalition and our panel of social media gurus at Zacuto Studios on … Continue reading
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Program Planning BBQ 2019
C3 Program Planning BBQ Extraordinaire! Come get your creative on at an unforgettable extravaganza with Chicago Creative Coalition, complete with meats, beats, and interactive treats that have to be experienced to be believed, designed by our very own Creative Genius George Berlin. Nosh away and jam on retro video games as we light up the whole … Continue reading
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Annual Meeting 2019
Live the art of the South Loop We rush through streets under the spell of the routine, leaving the beauty of our city obscured in shades of grey. It’s when we stop to breathe in our culture that we nourish the artist within. In this city, we live art and it keeps us creating and … Continue reading
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Creative Collaboration in a Gig Economy
What does it mean to collaborate? “Going it alone” doesn’t mean we don’t need partners. It just means we need partners we can trust, who “get” our process, and that we can work with on a two-way street: someone who knows how to fill the gaps perfectly. But how do we find the best people … Continue reading
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