The AIGA AVL Student Portfolio Review connects emerging designers with local design professionals for one-on-one and group portfolio guidance, plus workshops on portfolio dos and don'ts, interviewing tips, pricing freelance work and more. It's built for students and recent grads in graphic design, branding, UX/UI, animation and digital design. Your portfolio doesn't need to be finished to bring it. This event is FREE, lunch is included, and every participant is entered to win a one-year subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud.

It's October and we're bringing our next Creative Hangouts to a spot where we can spy the moon and feel the change of season. This is a come-and-go event. Arrive when work lets you out and stay as long as your evening allows. Never been to an AIGA event? This is the easiest one to start with. You do not need to be a member, and you do not need to be a designer.

Join AIGA Asheville for an inside look at how the Asheville Tourists turned a $40 million ballpark renovation into a cohesive brand experience. Team President Brian DeWine walks us through the club's 2011 rebrand, its fan-favorite Beer City and Snot Otters identities, and the design work connecting historic preservation, public art, wayfinding, and the fan journey — followed by an exclusive tour of the renovated HomeTrust Park.

Join AIGA Asheville for a live tax education session designed specifically for creatives and independent workers. Hannah Cole, tax expert, artist, and author of Taxes for Humans, will break down deductions, quarterly taxes, Schedule C, home office write-offs, and more, with her signature "Tax Pictionary" live drawing. Followed by a robust Q&A.

Come network and mingle with fellow creatives over drinks, then settle in to hear the story of how Daytrip survived Hurricane Helene to become one of Asheville's most iconic brands. The first 10 people to RSVP get a free drink on us.

Save your spot for our next Creative Hangout RSVP to join fellow Asheville designers for idea swapping, reconnecting, and casual conversation. All levels and disciplines are welcome. Why RSVP? Your response helps us plan & reserve space at the brewery. The first 10 people to RSVP will receive 1 free drink ticket for their beverage of choice.

Creative Hangouts are informal gatherings for Asheville's design community — low-key, and built around good conversation. Whether you're a longtime member, new to AIGA AVL, or curious about joining, come as you are.

Michael Bishop of GWAR speaks about a brand legacy built on 40 years of pure collaborative creativity (and mayhem). For over four decades, GWAR has built one of the most outrageous, unforgettable brands in music history. Beneath bloody cannons and alien warlord costumes lies something even more powerful: a truly shared vision and driving direction, meaningful collaboration and a fearless dedication to creativity. Event starts at 5pm at the Tiki Easy Bar!