Register as a creative industry professional below to gain access to $50 headshots by Scratchkatshots Photography and Amanda San Martin Photography; and drink specials at the Soap Factory bar on […]
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Professional Development & Workshops for San Diego’s Creative Industries.
NOW STREAMING! Mindfulness for Creatives
“I want to be more mindful and more intentional about my life and creative career.” Start the year off with intention and mindfulness. Join a community of creatives and learn […]
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NOW STREAMING! THE FORUM: ARTS WRITING
From aspiring arts journalists to seasoned media professionals, arts coverage can often be a daunting prospect. Check out this conversation with talented arts journalists Kristen Schweizer (performing arts – Vanguard […]
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NOW STREAMING! MASH UP: A Creative Industry Symposium
One Part arts conference. One Part creative industry mash up. Produced by Vanguard Culture, in partnership with CoPlace, San Diego/Tijuana World Design Capital 2024, & San Diego Design Week #SDDesignWeek2022 […]
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Creative Industry Roundtable – A Tribute to Larry Baza
Throughout the pandemic, Vanguard Culture has been hosting a series of creative industry roundtables with San Diego’s arts & culture community. This cross-pollination of creativity has already proved quite fruitful […]
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Money Making for Creatives – Surviving & Thriving in Uncertain Times – PART ONE
Join a candid conversation with Founder of Cassidy Creative Solutions, Shaun Cassidy, about how to make one’s art practice both marketable and profitable; maximizing current resources in a post-COVID-19 world. […]
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Brain Candy: A Virtual Salon Series – “The Curators”
Vanguard Culture is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to advancing San Diego’s Creative Industry workforce. If you support our mission please consider making a monetary gift of any amount below. Inspired […]
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NOW STREAMING! Marketing & Branding for Creatives – PART ONE
Join a dynamic conversation about how to develop strong marketing & branding skills in the arts/nonprofit world. If you are a creative industry professional living in the San Diego region […]
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Money-Making for Creatives – Surviving & Thriving in Uncertain Times – PART TWO
A candid conversation about how to make one’s art practice both marketable/profitable and maximize current resources in a post-COVID world. THE FORUM: Money Making for Creatives with Shaun Cassidy – […]
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Brain Candy virtual salon: “The Art Collectors”
Join a powerhouse lineup of collectors, gallerists, art appraisers & more for a candid discussion about the ‘ins & outs’ of art collecting in an ever-changing world. Geared toward aspiring […]
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Experiential Movement Lab
SOLD OUT! FOR WHOM IS THIS WORKSHOP? – Professionals from all creative fields and individuals curious about movement or the body itself.- Those interested in maintaining a healthy balance of […]
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