C3 Programs
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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Master Your Inner Game
note: This is the third of three programs in Chicago Creative Coalition’s RE-Presenting Yourself series. It is a rare individual who can go into a presentation – whether to an individual or a large audience – without any anxiety. Carolyn Potts, former photo rep and current creative consultant will expand on the talk she … Continue reading
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Beyond Body Language: Listening with Your Eyes!
note: This is the second of three programs in Chicago Creative Coalition’s RE-Presenting Yourself series. As creatives, you are often undervalued, underpaid and misunderstood. Over time, your nonverbal signals can either change to reflect less confidence, or sometimes overcompensate, and become harsh. It is imperative that you understand the nonverbal signals you send and receive. … Continue reading
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Improv for Sales, Storytelling and Life
If you’ve ever walked out of a pitch or important meeting with that sinking feeling of “If I’d only said SOMETHING different I could have landed the deal!” and then thought of something better on the drive home, you’re not alone. The good news: you can get better at storytelling and thinking on your feet. … Continue reading
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Organize Your Shi_!
PROGRAM HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO WEDNESDAY, FEB. 6. DPO Flow – Organizing Digital Photos Join Certified Photo Organizer Caroline Guntur of OrganizingPhotos.net for a closer look at how to best organize your digital photos! You will learn how to designate a digital photo hub, how to create a consistent file naming convention, and get help on figuring out your … Continue reading
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Holiday Pajama Party
Come in your jammies for board games and sammies! It’s going to be one of our merriest holiday parties ever for C3 members and guests … one where the dress code is your most colorful pair of PJs (holiday-themed, if possible). If you’re a sweatpants and T-shirt kind of person we won’t judge; but please … Continue reading
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How to Be a Badass Creative
Congrats! You are a creative genius! As they say, that and five bucks will get you a latte. So how‘re you gonna make those five bucks, anyway? No matter how creative you are, whether you work alone or want to start a small company, you need to know some business basics. The evolution from being … Continue reading
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20th Annual Gallery Walk
Join Chicago Creative Coalition in our 20th Annual Gallery Walk on Thursday, October 18, 2018, as we explore the leading edge of commercial fine art at four River North galleries. It has been a C3 tradition since 1999 to begin our programming year with the opportunity to delve into some of Chicago’s finest galleries (something all … Continue reading
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Apple’s ARKit
Program will be rescheduled! Sorry, but we need to reschedule this program. We will post the new date as soon as we have it set. Augmented Reality for All! It’s time to take your interactivity off the screen and get it out into the real world! Upgrade the skills you already have to bring touch … Continue reading
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