Is tax season your creative kryptonite? Join us for an interactive workshop that takes the mystery out of sales tax, making it less taxing on your creativity. (See what we did there?) Hosted by AIGA AVL's very own Treasurer, John Michael Kledis, and sponsored by Peridot Consulting, this workshop is designed to help you get your finances looking better than a feature in logo lounge. RSVP on Eventbrite.

The Dream Fund promotes social and environmental responsibility and cultural awareness in the next generation of artists and designers. These gifts aim to increase diversity in the creative profession by removing a hurdle for many local students dreaming of starting their education journey and acquiring professional-level technology hardware. Application is free to all. Award distribution to begin November 2023. Who is eligible? Students living in any of the 24 Western NC counties pursuing a higher education design discipline degree.

Using Education to Create Marketing Engagement!! This is what we will be discussing at our next Creative Hangouts on Thursday, August 17th from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at Mojo Co-working. Don’t miss your chance to hang out with fellow creatives, make valuable local connections, and learn from others in the design industry. Featuring our panelists: Craig McAnsh (owner of Native Marketing), Shane Parreco (Co-Founder of Online Training Concepts), and Andi Graham (CEO and Managing Partner of Big Sea)!!  Hosted and moderated by Sarah Benoit.