For anyone who is working for themselves or wish they could. Our goal is to build a support network of experienced freelancers, entrepreneurs, and independent thinkers to help each other and anyone who wishes they could make the leap out of their unfulfilling, soulless jobs. We have great ideas on how to grow this group, but to kick things off we are starting a speaker series of experts to speak on topics like: Account & Legal for Entrepreneurs, Health Insurance, Communication, Financial Plannin …

Meet with other Chicago Ad Professionals to network and discuss the advertising climate in Chicago and nationally. Agency people, advertising sales reps, business owners and others interested in the Chicago Advertising World are encouraged to join!

Sisters Providing Intelligence, Creativity and Empowerment (S.P.I.C.E) is a group for all LGBTQ Women of Color (Latinas, Asian, African American, Middle Eastern, etc…) and Those Who Love Them. We are creating S.P.I.C.E. to meet the social, psychological and spiritual needs of the LGBTQ women of color community. The group holds biweekly peer discussions, headed by rotating co-facilitators, that touch on the artistic, spiritual, educational, cultural and political elements of our lives. S.P.I.C.E. …

About Us Ven Sherrod Studios Photography Club (VSSPC) is group for all photographers, models, makeup artists, hair stylists, and designers that are interested in professionally developing their portfolio! We want to open our group up to everyone, from first time beginners to the very experienced pros! We can all gain knowledge from one another in one shape, form, or fashion. We plan on holding various photography meetups at our 3 floor photography studio in Pilsen. We are looking forward to meet …

This group was inspired by the hundreds of workshops I have given all over the US. Photographers were asking for ways to build their portfolios with high quality images and unique concepts. They were running out of ideas / did not have ideas, could not find models, locations or sets and were hitting a wall. After all a photography web-site filled with photos of your dog or your own children might not say "professional" in a way you want it to. This is what we will do here. The instructors will a …

Chicago has a vibrant indie filmmaking scene. If you're part of it, we invite you to tap into the Filmmakers in Action network to find likeminded filmmakers and screenwriters developing their craft and building their portfolio/reels. Whether you want to produce your own short (or feature) film or get experience on someone else's, you'll find plenty of opportunities in this MeetUp group. MONTHLY MEETUPS Pencil in the 2nd Tuesday of each month and make a point to join us for our monthly presenta …

We are a meet-up group aiming to provide a forum that combines all the people involved in the fast pace world of digital advertising. The groups' goal is provide discussions and topics where individuals involved on either side of the equation, Technology or Creative, can come together to learn more or contribute to the next wave of advertising. **Please no 3rd Party Recruiters**

The Chicago Creative Pro User Group (CHICPUG) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the education and development of its members through the exchange of ideas, knowledge and experience. We focus not only on editing software but on compositing and authoring software/hardware in the professional video, broadcast, event videography and prosumer markets in the Chicagoland area. For more information about CHICPUG and becoming a member, visit www.chifcpug.org.

This is a group for folks who are a part of the modeling and photography industry in the Chicagoland area. Models, photographers, makeup artists, hair and wardrobe stylists, fashion designers and everyone else involved in shooting. We welcome all experience levels, from beginner to experienced, hobbyist to professional. This group is fun, creative and friendly, and we'd love to meet you at one of our events, so come on by! When you come to events, don't forget to bring business cards, comp cards …

This group is for creative minds that are about business. Members of this group can attend invite-only events to meet and greet with like-minded, industry professionals and be given a platform to promote their own endeavors. We will visit premiere Chicago venues, gain insight from influential and notable guest speakers, and make connections with professionals who are already making moves.

This group is designed for people who work on projects outside of their career or job and have to choose between socializing and working on those personal projects. Whether they be creative, technical, short or long term, this group provides an audience to give you feedback and encouragement. Members will introduce their projects and pledge progress in small increments. Knowing that an audience is waiting at a specific time in a specific place to see that progress will hopefully help us stay on …

Do you dream about a perfect wedding? Are you overwhelmed by all the planning and details of your big day? You've come to the right place! This group was created for brides-to-be who are looking for some inspiration, who would like to meet fellow brides to exchange ideas, share experiences and get ready for that perfect event, Your Wedding Day. The Bridal aFair will consist of a series of chic cocktail parties and one of a kind networking events where you will have a chance to meet with local we …

For those individuals interested in the pure or applied field of psychology this group offers the chance to gain wisdom and insight from a community of enthusiasts. The Chicago Psychology group offers exposure a variety of psychological perspectives, mutual support and education for the group, and an open, safe, respectful forum in which to raise ideas. If you care to explore the latest research about cognition, emotions, creativity, learning, human development, and social interaction, this may …

Networking that works for you and your little ones! You remember the day, don’t you? They handed you your little bundle of joy and you knew your world would never be the same. A couple of months later you are taking a look at what used to be your reality and then it hits you – how on earth am I going to network like I used to? The answer… you never will. Oaklee’s Family Guide is proud to present Parent to Parent Business Networking! Professional structured networking with you and your ‘new norma …

This group is for those people in the education profession with a passion for their work who want to stay informed about developments in education policy, issues, research, best practices, etc. It will provide opportunities to share recent findings in effective ways to improve student outcomes and school environments. We will seek ways to take action in support of our best interests in the public realm. If you enjoy following current events and digging deeper than the obvious simple rhetoric on …

This group is open to all experience levels of Photoshop users intended for the purpose of educating the user on the digital imaging processes from inception, editing, to output. I am an educator, fine art photographer and artist, who has exhibited work nationally and locally, as well as been a two-time Photoshop Guru Finalist. I currently teach in the Digital Photography Department for one of the premier commercial photography programs in Chicago, as well as share my expertise teaching in other …

Refresh Chicago is a community of designers and developers working to refresh the creative, technical, and professional culture of New Media endeavors in and around the Chicagoland area. Promoting design, technology, usability, and standards. Do you feel like the web needs a new look? Interested in the latest web technologies? Care about design, but feel it must be usable? Want to meet informally with other designers and developers around town? Currently we meet every fourth Wednesday of the mon …

Chicago Meetup is Chicago's Meetup Group for creativity, style, life, and nightlife.  With over 3,000 members, Chicago Meetup is the largest Arts & Culture Meetup Group in Chicago and is one of its largest overall.  Nearly shut down in July 2009 when its original founder left, the group has flourished as Chicago's most eclectic Meetup Group and one of the city's most active and fastest-growing groups. Because it operated for over three years as the Creative Social Club and remains dedicated to e …

Data Science Chicago brings together people interested in data science: the analytical "statistics and machine learning" side, the creative "visualization and design" side, the verbal "communication and story-telling" side, and especially the areas in-between those extremes. This group is organized by Datascope Analytics. Members are professionals, students, consultants and entrepreneurs that love data and understand the potential value it brings for society, business and government. Meeting t …

- Chicago Copywriters Connect - Whether you're a freelance copywriter or part of a creative agency, the Chicago Online Copywriting and Content Marketing Meetup is open to professionals - at all levels - who wish to network to enhance their overall copywriting writing skills and share with others. Some topics we have discussed include: Copywriting Case Studies Working as a freelance copywriter Print copywriting Time Management Writing Copy for video and other digital mediums This group was cre …

Meet with Ad Execs, Creatives, Project Managers, Art Directors, CMO's and others involved in the world of advertising, marketing and promotion. This group is about networking with your colleagues in the industry to discuss challenges, opportunities and trends here in the Chicago area and beyond. There will be compelling panel discussions, guest speakers along with meet & greet events in a relaxed atmosphere that will encourage interaction between members. We were formerly known as the Chicago …

The Empowerment Group creates a vibrant support group to navigate effective and positive change in our lives. Guest expert speakers share their insight in navigating positive and effective change from varied perspectives. Speakers from the mental health, inspiration, self-help, spiritual, and faith based communities are invited by the group to share their unique perspective and expertise. A dynamic group discussion follows every speaker.

The Kingdom Business Consortium is a division of Gail King Ministries that is open to all. KBC is a fun monthly workshop and networking event for business, ministry and creative start-ups. KBC is designed to help you stay focused on building your dream! Meetings feature guest and group speakers, success stories, industry professionals and trainers, personal advice, networking and refreshments. Currently, we meet one Saturday each month in Chicago. Registration is free but required. There's free …