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Women Creatives NYC: Connect, Create & Find Your People

Women Creatives NYC: Connect, Create & Find Your People

Sat, Aug 8, 4:00 PM
From The Galhood

Join a meetup for women creatives in NYC! Connect with like-minded women, share your work, find your people & get inspired. Are you a woman in a creative field in New York City feeling like you're building in isolation? You are not alone, and this meetup was made for you. The Galhood is bringing together women creatives in NYC — designers, photographers, content creators, writers, artists, marketers, filmmakers, social media managers, brand strategists, illustrators, UX designers, creative directors, and every creative woman in between for an open, inspiring, and genuinely fun meetup designed to spark real connections and creative conversations in New York City. Whether you're a freelance creative in NYC, a full-time creative professional, a side-hustling artist, or someone just starting to build their creative career, this women's creative networking event in New York City is exactly where you need to be. This is not a networking event where you hand out business cards and forget each other's names. This is a warm, welcoming, and judgment-free space where women creatives in NYC can show up authentically, share what they're working on, find collaborators, and leave feeling genuinely inspired and connected. **What we'll be talking about:** ✦ The creative industry landscape in NYC right now: what's changing, what's thriving, and where the opportunities are ✦ Freelancing as a creative woman in New York: pricing, clients, contracts, and sustainability ✦ Building a personal brand and creative portfolio that actually gets you noticed ✦ Monetizing your creativity: what's actually working for women creatives right now ✦ Getting your work seen: social media, visibility, and building an engaged audience as a creative ✦ Imposter syndrome in the creative industry — does it ever go away? ✦ Building genuine community as a creative woman in one of the world's most competitive cities This event is perfect for: women creatives NYC, creative networking events NYC, women in design NYC, female photographers NYC, women content creators NYC, freelance women NYC, creative women networking New York, women artists NYC, women in media NYC, female filmmakers NYC, creative community NYC, women entrepreneurs in creative fields, NYC creative meetup, women in marketing NYC, female brand strategists NYC, creative professionals networking NYC, women in advertising NYC, NYC women's networking events, creative side hustle women NYC, women in arts and culture NYC **This event is hosted by The Galhood,** a growing global women's community bringing women together through workshops, events, and meetups covering wellness, career, finance, entrepreneurship, travel, and more. Follow us on Instagram @thegalhood and join our WhatsApp community to stay in the loop on all upcoming events.

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The Monthly Reset: A Co-Working Session for Creative Women (Virtual)

The Monthly Reset: A Co-Working Session for Creative Women (Virtual)

Sat, Aug 1, 2:00 PM
From Creative Women Entrepreneurs in NYC
4.8

**RSVP on Luma here:** [https://luma.com/4qtemyzl](https://luma.com/4qtemyzl) A simple way to start your month with intention… and actually get something done. ​ Join the **Creative Women Entrepreneurs** community for a monthly, 90-minute virtual co-working session designed to help you focus, reset, and move something forward. If you’ve been meaning to “get to it,” this is your time! **​How it Works:** We’ll meet for 90 minutes on Zoom and begin with a quick check-in and intention setting. After that, we’ll mute and work independently in silence together. At the end, we’ll come back for a short share to celebrate progress. ​– *First 10 minutes:* verbal check-in + set your intention – *Next 70 minutes:* focused work (silent co-working) – *Final 10 minutes:* share what you worked on + celebrate progress ​ This is a form of *“body doubling”*: working in the presence of others to stay focused and accountable. Studies have shown that simply working in the presence of others can improve focus and follow-through. **RSVP on Luma here:** [https://luma.com/4qtemyzl](https://luma.com/4qtemyzl) **​What Should You Work On?** Anything you’ve been meaning to get to! ​– setting goals for the month – fleshing out content ideas – organizing your finances – tackling something you’ve been putting off! ​The time is yours to use however you need. ​ **Who This is For:** Creative women who want a more intentional way to start the month. This is for you if you’re looking for structure, accountability, and a calm environment to focus. **About Creative Women Entrepreneurs** Creative Women Entrepreneurs is a NYC-based community for women building creative businesses. ​We host events designed for real connection, from walks and co-working sessions to workshops and gatherings that go beyond traditional networking. ​ Check out [our calendar on Luma](https://luma.com/creativewomenentrepreneurs) to view our upcoming events. **RSVP on Luma here: https://luma.com/4qtemyzl**

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Creative Women Walk: Astoria Park

Creative Women Walk: Astoria Park

Fri, Jul 24, 10:00 PM
From Creative Women Entrepreneurs in NYC
4.8

**RSVP on Luma here:** [https://luma.com/a20v4xbe](https://luma.com/a20v4xbe) Join the **Creative Women Entrepreneurs** community for our next **Creative Women Walk** on **Friday, July 24th** at **6:00PM** On this walk, we will explore the beautiful **Astoria Park**! ​ This is a relaxed, no-pressure way to meet fellow creative women while moving and chatting together. *Confirmed RSVPs will receive our meeting location one day before the walk.* ​ We welcome **artists, makers, designers, writers, film and media makers, product creators, event planners, marketers, educators, and musicians** to join us. Our events focus on *connection over promotion*. **RSVP on Luma here:** [https://luma.com/a20v4xbe](https://luma.com/a20v4xbe) **If you offer services to creatives or entrepreneurs, reach out about sponsorship opportunities [here](https://www.notion.so/Partner-With-Creative-Women-Entrepreneurs-34a2cb5da23b8046b960dcc1044a9b10?source=copy_link&utm_source=luma).** ​ **We ask all participants to review our event waiver.** By RSVPing and attending, you agree to the terms and understand you’re participating at your own risk. [Please review the waiver here.](https://www.notion.so/Creative-Women-Walks-Waiver-3432cb5da23b80e88d62e0bacfd1204c?source=copy_link&utm_source=luma) ​ *This event may be documented through photo and video for community and promotional use. By attending, participants consent to being included. If you’d prefer not to be on camera, just let the organizer know.* Can't make this date? We host Creative Women Walks monthly! [Check out our Luma calendar here](https://luma.com/creativewomenentrepreneurs). **​About Creative Women Entrepreneurs** Creative Women Entrepreneurs is a NYC-based community for women building creative businesses founded by[ Sam Popp](http://www.linkedin.com/in/sampoppnyc?utm_source=luma). ​​We host events designed for real connection, from walks and co-working sessions to workshops and gatherings that go beyond traditional networking. ​​Check out [our calendar on Luma](https://luma.com/creativewomenentrepreneurs) to view our upcoming events. **RSVP on Luma here:** [https://luma.com/a20v4xbe](https://luma.com/a20v4xbe)

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SDNNYC Goes to the Met: A Service Safari Experience

SDNNYC Goes to the Met: A Service Safari Experience

Sat, Jul 18, 3:00 PM
From SDN New York Chapter (NYC Service Design Collective)
4.8

**Saturday, July 18th, 11:00AM-3:00 PM EDT** **SDN Goes to the Met: A Service Safari Experience** **Event Description** One of the great tools that Service Designers have in their toolset is the service safari, an exercise where a project team goes out into the wild and acts as customers to experience a product, service, or environment firsthand. The exercise helps you build deep empathy, uncover real-world pain points, and reveal gaps in your customer journey that traditional surveys or interviews might miss. On Saturday, July 18th we invite you to join us as we take a service safari to one of the crown jewels of New York City: The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Attendees will break into groups and get an opportunity to practice this research technique firsthand within the museum itself. At the end of the day we will share our findings and gather for food and drink. **About Our Guide** **Peter March** Peter is a UX and experience design leader with 15+ years shaping products for Fortune 500 brands. His design practice spans across digital and real world touchpoints, bringing UX rigor to environments like events, exhibits, and retail. He formally served as a local leader of the Interaction Design Association, and is part of the TAILORU Stitch Collective, where he helps professionals integrate AI into human centered workflows. **Agenda** * 11am - 11:30 am Introductions and activity outline * 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Field research: Exploring in teams * 1:00 - 2:15 pm Lunch; team synthesis & debrief * 2:15 - 3pm Findings share back with the full group **Address** The Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10028 **After-Party**: Dylan Murphy's 1453 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10028 First drink is on SDNNYC! **Financial Transparency & Scholarships** As a non-profit, we do our best to strike a balance between making our events available to all and ensuring we keep the lights on. For this event, we are charging $10. * If this amount is prohibitive for you to attend this event, please message [Barry](https://www.meetup.com/sdnnyc/members/267573171/) on Meetup and we’ll provide you a scholarship to this event. You can also email us at sdn.newyorkchapter@gmail.com as we may miss messages on this platform. * If you’d like to provide scholarships, please message [Barry](https://www.meetup.com/sdnnyc/members/267573171/) on Meetup and he will follow up with you. See you there :) David, Francesco, Yasmin, Cameron, Lynn, Nicholas, & Barry

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40s-50s Smart is Sexy Speed Dating with Thought Provoking Icebreakers

40s-50s Smart is Sexy Speed Dating with Thought Provoking Icebreakers

Sat, Jul 18, 10:30 PM
From NYC Art Meetup
4.2

This is a prepay event. Please see info and tickets at: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992181073218](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992181073218) \*\* 1 on 1 Speed Dating Event for Singles in their 40s & 50s \*\* **Do find intelligence important in a partner? Come meet other like minded people at our Speed Dating event.** *\* Check in starts 15 minutes before event start time so if possible please arrive a bit early.* At this event you will be going on a series of about 7 to 12 mini dates with each date lasting about 5 minutes each. Women stay seated and the men rotate from table to table until they meet each woman. *We will have fun, thought provoking ice breaker questions available to pull out of an envelope on the tables so there will never be a lull in conversation. The questions are also a great way to gauge chemistry with the other person.* You will get a match sheet and at the end of each mini-date you'll indicate whether or not you'd like to see the person again. At the end of the evening you will hand your match sheet in to the event host. If you both select each other, you'll receive an email within 48 hours with the first name and email of your mutual matches. We do not give out names or contact info unless there is a mutual match. Our Speed Dating events tend to attract quality, single professionals who are done with the dating games and ready to meet that special someone. Most people know within a few minutes if they would like to see someone again. *\* Check in starts 15 minutes before event start time so if possible please arrive a bit early.* Get tickets at: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992181073218](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992181073218) See more upcoming NYC events at: **[WWW.FRIENDZYEVENTS.COM](http://www.friendzyevents.com/)**

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30s/40s Smart is Sexy Speed Dating with Thought Provoking Icebreakers

30s/40s Smart is Sexy Speed Dating with Thought Provoking Icebreakers

Fri, Jul 24, 10:30 PM
From NYC Art Meetup
4.2

This is a prepay event. Please see info and tickets at: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992181446334](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992181446334) \*\* 1 on 1 Speed Dating Event for Singles in their 30s & 40s \*\* **Do find intelligence important in a partner? Come meet other like minded people at our Speed Dating event.** **Suggested Age Range: 30s & 40s** *\* Check in starts 15 minutes before event start time so if possible please arrive a bit early.* At this event you will be going on a series of about 7 to 12 mini dates with each date lasting about 5 minutes each. Women stay seated and the men rotate from table to table until they meet each woman. *We will have fun, thought provoking ice breaker questions available to pull out of an envelope on the tables so there will never be a lull in conversation. The questions are also a great way to gauge chemistry with the other person.* You will get a match sheet and at the end of each mini-date you'll indicate whether or not you'd like to see the person again. At the end of the evening you will hand your match sheet in to the event host. If you both select each other, you'll receive an email within 48 hours with the first name and email of your mutual matches. We do not give out names or contact info unless there is a mutual match. Our Speed Dating events tend to attract quality, single professionals who are done with the dating games and ready to meet that special someone. Most people know within a few minutes if they would like to see someone again. *\* Check in starts 15 minutes before event start time so if possible please arrive a bit early.* Get tickets at: See more upcoming NYC events at: **[WWW.FRIENDZYEVENTS.COM](http://www.friendzyevents.com/)**

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Meetup helps you search for creative groups by entering keywords such as 'art' or 'creative' and specifying your location as New York. You'll find various groups focusing on diverse artistic endeavors.

In New York, you can discover art exhibitions, workshops, painting nights, and open mic events through Meetup. These events cater to different interests and levels, helping you engage and connect with local artists.

Yes, Meetup hosts a range of art workshops across New York. These include painting, sculpture, and digital arts, allowing newbies and seasoned artists to learn and practice in a supportive environment.

Joining a creative group on Meetup is simple: search for your interest, explore group pages, and click 'Join Group.' This connects you to their events, discussions, and other members.

New York features a variety of photography meetups. Photographers, from amateur to professional, often gather to discuss techniques, share work, and embark on photo walks around the city.

Absolutely, Meetup allows you to start your group! If you see a gap in the artistic community that you can fill, creating a Meetup group connects like-minded individuals who share your vision.

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While Meetup has numerous options, availability depends on community organizers. You may not always find the exact match you seek, though new groups form regularly.

Event quality varies based on the group's organizer. Meetup encourages feedback and reviews, helping improve experiences, but cannot ensure every event is top-notch.

Events on Meetup can be in-person or online, depending on what organizers offer. This variety allows for wider reach and more convenient participation.

To RSVP, find an event you're interested in, click on it to view details, and select 'RSVP.' This signals your interest and intent to attend to the organizers.

Meetup centers on group activities rather than one-on-one networking. It helps build broader community relationships through common interests.

Yes, you can join multiple groups on Meetup, broadening your exposure to different communities and events that suit your varied interests.