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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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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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SDNNYC: Jungle Tarot - A Workshop for Designers

SDNNYC: Jungle Tarot - A Workshop for Designers

Wed, Aug 5, 10:00 PM
From SDN New York Chapter (NYC Service Design Collective)
4.8

**Wednesday, August 5th, 6:00-8:00 PM EDT** **Presentation & Workshop** A Workshop on Speculative Change for Designers, Innovators, & Change Makers **Event Description** **What if tarot was a design method?** Organizations are full of signals we rarely talk about, power dynamics, unspoken assumptions, informal networks, and emotional undercurrents that shape how decisions get made. Jungle Tarot is a strategic reflection tool to help teams make sense of these hidden forces. Using storytelling, symbolism and speculative prompts, the deck invites participants to explore workplace challenges from new perspectives and spark conversations that traditional facilitation often misses. In this interactive session, we'll share the story behind Jungle Tarot's development and invite participants to experience this strategic facilitation tool through a guided collaborative reading. The workshop is designed for designers, strategists, facilitators, and leaders who are curious about alternative ways to unlock insight, navigate ambiguity, and create more meaningful conversations within organizations. No fortune telling, just curiosity and inspiration! **Links:** Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/jungletrt/](https://www.instagram.com/jungletrt/) Website: [https://www.jungletarot.com/](https://www.jungletarot.com/) **About Our Speakers** **Jungle Tarot** Jungle Tarot is a strategic reflection tool created by four graduates of Parsons School of Design: Mini Mrinalini, Angel Luo, Utsav Vekariya, and Isa Meriales. Now working as strategists across design consulting, marketing, product development, and beyond, the team continues to explore how design can shape organizations and systems. Originally developed through an exploration of service design as a vehicle for democracy, the project examines how participation, power, and collective decision-making can be made more visible within organizations. Jungle Tarot reimagines the traditional tarot deck as a framework for strategic conversations, using symbolism, storytelling, and speculation to help teams surface hidden dynamics, challenge assumptions, and navigate complexity together. **Agenda** * 6:00-6:45PM Meet & mingle over food and drink * 6:45-7:30PM Presentation & Workshop * 7:30-8:00PM Discussion & Networking * 8:00PM - ? After-Party **Address** Intuit 51 Astor Place New York, NY 10003 **After-Party**: Cuna Bar The Standard 25 Cooper Sq **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/) at at sdn.newyorkchapter@gmail.com and he will follow up with you. See you there :) David, Francesco, Yasmin, Cameron, Lynn, Nicholas, & Barry

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Meet in the Arts

Meet in the Arts

Sat, Aug 1, 5:00 PM
From Romantic Food+Cooking+Drink+Art
4.2

[Which art style are you? Vote and see who shares your lane.](https://app.favr.town/polls/s_378XeL85R4csGQ?r=@lovemaze) Our preferences in art reveal more about us than we often realize. Long before personality traits were formally categorized, psychologists studied personality differences through individuals' ratings of various paintings. If you find yourself drawn to the same piece of artwork, there's a strong chance you share a deep connection. Meet in the museum for an excursion. Sign up on [favr.town](https://favr.town/) and predict your next art buddy before you meet. Find out if you're right when you meet onsite. Or, if you fancy other museums, pin them at times that work for you on [favr.town](https://favr.town/) and discover who you might meet there. Note: This is a [Favr.town](http://favr.town/) member exclusive event. [Join](https://favr.town/events/meet-and-shop-trader-joes-trader-joes-2026-06-15-17-00) [[https://favr.town](https://favr.town/) ] Hint: Fans of abstract art tend to be creative, pop art lovers are often optimistic, impressionism enthusiasts are more likely to be conscientious, and those who prefer traditional art tend to be, well, more traditional. Something extra: Why do these traits matter? See how [optimism](https://favr.town/blog/the-power-of-optimism-in-relationships-how-a-positive-outlook-strengthens-resilience-emotional-health-and-lasting-love-2025-11-20), [conscientiousness](https://favr.town/blog/how-responsibility-and-reliability-build-trust-and-lasting-love-2026-04-19), [traditional values](https://favr.town/blog/prioritizing-family-values-for-lasting-commitment-and-love-2025-12-17), and [excitement](https://favr.town/blog/how-novelty-play-and-shared-adventure-keep-love-alive-2025-12-14) influence relationships. You can also measure how your sense of [optimism](https://app.favr.town/we?t=1&s=1&b=OPTIMISTIC), [conscientiousness](https://app.favr.town/we?t=1&s=2&b=CONSCIENTIOUS), [traditional values](https://app.favr.town/we?t=1&s=2&b=TRADITIONAL), and [excitement](https://app.favr.town/we?t=1&s=2&b=EXCITING) stack up against others.

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Meetup connects people based on shared interests, allowing them to join groups and attend events locally or online. Whether you're into tech, arts, or any hobby, Meetup makes it easy to build communities.

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.

Joining Meetup is free, and many groups welcome members without charge. However, some events may require a fee, depending on the organizer and venue.

There's no requirement to attend all events. You can choose to RSVP for events that fit your schedule and interests, making participation as flexible as you need.

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.