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A virtual one-day creative intensive 

Attention creative professionals at community and technical colleges: NCMPR’s Creative Studio is new virtual professional development offering for the people behind the ideas, stories and visuals that move your colleges forward.

What is the Creative Studio?

This studio is a focused, one-day intensive for experienced creative professionals who want to build their skills, explore new approaches and connect with peers who understand the work. We’ll include expert-led sessions, topic-based breakouts, hands-on learning and critiques, show-and-tell opportunities, and time to connect with your peers.

What sort of topics will the studio cover?

• Visual storytelling, including photography and video
• Writing and brand voice
• Social media content and strategy
• Graphic design and visual identity
• Creative workflows, tools and AI

Visit the event website for the call for presentations, schedule updates and other important announcements. Registration opens in September 2026.

CREATIVE STUDIO

Would you like to submit a presentation proposal?

We’re looking for experienced creative professionals to lead breakout sessions during the Creative Studio. Share practical strategies, fresh ideas and real-world examples that can help your peers elevate their work. Submit your proposal by Sept. 11.

Questions?

Contact Brian Waddle, NCMPR’s director-at-large (programming) or Lawanna Duran, NCMPR’s programming project manager and NCMPR Creative Studio liaison.