Name: Portfolios, Self-Marketing, and Getting Hired (June BGDG Meetup)
Start: 2026-06-17T23:30:00.000Z
Location: Boise Main Co-Working Space

In-person meetup for local designers, artists, makers, and creatives to share work or lessons via 10-min talks or full presentations, inspiring design community

**The Real Path to Running a Creative Business**

**Date:** Wednesday, February 18 • 5:30–7:00 PM
**Venue:** Boise Main Co-Working Space (2210 W. Main St., Boise ID)
**Host:** Aaron Day (Founder/Owner at White Whale Web)

Thinking about going freelance, starting a studio, or building something of your own, but not sure what that actually means day to day? In this talk, Aaron Day shares a straight-talk look at what it really takes for creative professionals to start and run a business, based on 20+ years of experience across freelancing, agencies, and client work of all shapes and sizes.

We’ll cover why people are drawn to working for themselves, the hard realities most don’t hear upfront, and the key differences between freelancing and building an agency. You’ll get a practical, high-level walkthrough of the foundations that matter, money, clients, boundaries, systems, and how work actually comes through the door when you’re on your own.

Whether you’re just curious, freelancing on the side, or already independent and looking to level up, you’ll leave with clearer expectations, fewer blind spots, and concrete next steps to decide if this path makes sense for you, and how to approach it intentionally if it does.

Free refreshments and drinks available.

Special thanks to Boise Main Co-Working Space for providing the meeting space.

Boise Graphic Design Group

Aaron Day

Marco Vazquez

Elaina Brooks

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So You Want to Work for Yourself? (February BGDG Meetup)

Boise Main Co-Working Space

In-person meet-up for graphic designers to network and explore collaborations; attendees will introduce themselves and identify potential project partners.

oin us for the **Graphic Designers’ Meet-Up at 10 Barrel: Free Apps & First 2 Pitchers on Us!** on **Wednesday, March 18, 5:30–7:00 PM**.
Meet in the Banquet Room in the back (by the kitchen)

We're picking up the tab for the appetizers and the first two pitchers—so you can focus on what matters most: meeting fellow creatives, swapping project war stories, and brainstorming your next great idea.

We’ll kick off with a quick round of intros (tell us your name, your superpower, and what design tool you can’t live without), share any hot-off-the-press news, then let the conversation flow freeform. Whether you’re a seasoned pro, a student just starting out, or a freelancer looking for collaborators, come thirsty, come hungry, and bring a buddy...or two!

**RSVP now** to lock in your spot, and be part of the community driving Boise’s vibrant graphic design scene!

Graphic Designers’ Meet-Up at 10 Barrel: Free Apps & First 2 Pitchers on Us!

10 Barrel Brewing Boise

**Date:** Wednesday, April 15 • 5:30–7:00 PM
**Venue:** Boise Main Co-Working Space (2210 W. Main St., Boise ID)
**Speaker:** Liz Taylor \(B2B Social Media Lead \| Kount\)

How creatives can leverage AI tools to build better content strategies without losing their personal voice.

Mike Taylor

The 2026 Algorithm Alchemist: Merging AI, Analytics, and Authenticity

A meetup for creatives to build standout portfolios and improve self-marketing to land jobs, with Rhea Allen detailing what hiring managers look for.

**Date:** Wednesday, June 17 • 5:30–7:00 PM
**Venue:** Boise Main Co-Working Space (2210 W. Main St., Boise ID)
**Speaker:** Rhea Allen (President, CEO, and co-founder of Peppershock Media)

What actually makes a portfolio stand out? What do hiring managers really look for? And why do so many talented creatives get passed over?
Rhea Allen brings years of experience reviewing portfolios, hiring creatives, and building teams at agencies and in-house environments. In this session, she’ll share practical insight into how creatives can better position themselves in a competitive job market.

Portfolios, Self-Marketing, and Getting Hired (June BGDG Meetup)

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