News from the Springfield Creatives community

October 1, 2015

ICYMI | An Evening with Quinn Norton

Branden Schwab

From Slactivism to Revolution: What Stochastic Network Collectives Can (and Can’t) Do   Last month, Springfield Creatives was honored to present a special talk from journalist Quinn Norton. In her talk at the Creamery Arts Center, Norton explored online activism in an era where the separations between our online and offline behaviors, activities, and personas have become […]

July 20, 2017

Figure Drawing

Every fourth Friday of the month, join us for figure drawing with a nude model! $10 at the door or you can purchase a “punch card” with five sessions for $40. We also have discounted group rates available. Please inquire for more information! We will have several short poses in the first half of the […]

May 4, 2015

Sep. Mtg. with Quinn Norton at The Creamery

Jessica Spencer

September 24, 2015

Call for 2016 Board Nominations

Charlie Rosenbury

Springfield Creatives’ board is peer-nominated and elected at the end of every year. We are now accepting nominations for the 2 board seats that will be available (President and General Seat.) Board Member Overview 2-year commitment Meet once a month to discuss goings-on of the organization, mostly at a high-level Recruit sponsorships Advocate for the […]

July 20, 2017

Alternative Figure Drawing

Alternative Figure Drawing is similar to traditional figure drawing except instead of a nude model, the model is partially clothed and wearing some kind of interesting mask or costume. $10 at the door or you can purchase a “punch card” with five sessions for $40 which are applicable to bimonthly figure drawing and this event. […]

September 9, 2015

Meet-a-member: Dan Chilton

Jessica Spencer

This month we introduce you to SGFC member and Director of Front-end Engineering at Vox Media, Dan Chilton.   1. Tell us a little about what you do. I’m currently the Director of Front-end Engineering at Vox Media, which is home to a number of web properties like The Verge, Polygon, SB Nation, Vox, Eater, […]

July 20, 2017

Paula Bonner Rosen: Journeys

For September at Arts & Letters we are featuring new fiber art from Paula Bonner Rosen in her solo exhibition “Journeys”. Paula is the weaving professor at Drury University and has created both woven work and needle felted pieces. From the artist: I am fascinated with the alchemy of color and texture in the natural […]

August 25, 2015

Springfield Creatives Happy Hour

Jeremy Lux

Join us Thursday, September 3rd at 5:30PM and Scotch & Soda for our monthly Happy Hour! Hangout with fellow creatives and learn about what’s going on in the community. Don’t forget to bring a friend!

August 31, 2015

August Meeting Recap: Why Liking Your Boss Matters

Ana Elliott

If weren’t able to attend Springfield Creatives’ August meeting, you missed a good one! Don Harkey of People Centric Consulting Group presented an engaging discussion on how good (or bad) managers can impact the tone and productivity of an entire company. Going to work each day should be a hustle, yes, but if it’s a […]

August 31, 2015

Rosie Winstead | Local Artist Feature (Part 1 of 2)

Branden Schwab

Having creative work published for commercial use often represents a compromise between artist and publisher; one where ideas are exchanged, and images (and their messages) are refined.  More often than not, getting published can mean having your ideas white-washed or hard edges softened… but its not all bad! Commercializing creativity helps artists reach a larger audience and often leads to more […]

August 25, 2015

The Ozarks Mini Maker Faire & Innovation Expo

Jason Klein

THE OZARKS MINI MAKER FAIRE & INNOVATION EXPO will be held on August 29, 2015 from 10a.m.- 6p.m. at the Springfield Expo Center. It will be a family friendly event with all sorts of hands-on activities for makers of all ages. What is a Maker? Simply it’s someone who makes something, whether it’s someone in […]

July 20, 2017

Alternative Figure Drawing with Yogis!

Alternative Figure Drawing is similar to traditional figure drawing except instead of a nude model, the model is partially clothed and wearing some kind of interesting mask or costume. In this very special addition of Alternative Figure Drawing, we a super excited to be featuring two models who practice yoga together. Look forward to some […]