Creatives NYC
Join us for the top gathering for creative minds, innovators, and disruptors from across New York/New Jersey
...hosted by Daron Jenkins (Society of Creators), Chris Saunders (Music Artist) in partnership with O'nieals Soho.
THE WHAT:
This monthly event helps to foster relations, spark ideas and collaborations, uncover professional opportunities, and help create a strong connected creative ecosystem in NYC!
THE WHERE:
We're moving the party to Soho, in the stunning and legendary O'Nieal's Soho. Experience the vibrant blend of Soho, Little Italy, and Chinatown at Onieal's Grand Street in New York, NY. This beloved restaurant, bar, and lounge offers an all-day tavern menu, weekend brunch, and an extensive selection of craft beers, cocktails, and wines. Come out to partake of their thoughtfully selected spirits and join us for a memorable dining and drinking experience. Located conveniently near multiple train stops.
HEY GANG! A TWO (2) DRINK MINIMUM IS ASKED (NOT REQUIRED!). Please help us HELP THE VENUE! Buy a drink or two and of course TIP YOUR BARTENDER! THANKS IN ADVANCE!
THE WHO:
Those invited include musicians - digital artists - writers - social media creators - filmmakers - animators - fashion/textile - photographers - entrepreneurs - vocalists - comic book artists - venture capital/investors - brands/organizations - VR/AR/XR - tech - marketing/pr - art curators - NFT creators - podcasters - and anyone else creating and innovating!
Of course, people from other industries/focuses are more than welcome to join the party!
Just come prepared to network, build new relationships, and make new friends!
Attend for FREE: If you are an investor/VC, a hiring manager, or a recruiter who wants to attend, you may reach out to the host and request a complimentary ticket
Important Notes:
Dress Code: Business Casual (Keep it Cas...)
Age: This event is for 21+
AGAIN...A TWO (2) DRINK MINIMUM IS ASKED (NOT REQUIRED!). Please help us HELP THE VENUE! Buy a drink or two and of course TIP YOUR BARTENDER!
Refunds: Ticket/registration is totally TRANSFERRABLE but NOT REFUNDABLE. If you'd like to receive credit for a FUTURE event, you may reach out and request one. However, if the event gets postponed or canceled, we will happily refund your purchase.
UNEMPLOYED? If you are unemployed and would like to attend the event, you can reach out to us here: https://forms.gle/A8zNRPwH39GWHwVv5
HIRING? WE CAN HELP PUT YOU TOGETHER WITH TOP CREATIVE TALENT!
If you are a hiring manager/HR Professional/Recruiter interested in attending our event or have an opportunity that you are trying to fill, please visit: https://forms.gle/kvX6cRqjNhsU4qGN6
INTERESTED IN PARTNERSHIPS/SPONSORSHIPS
We're so excited to work with universities, brands, organizations, and start-ups that would like to connect with our ever-growing community of creators and innovators. If you're interested in exploring potential partnerships and sponsorships! Reach out via this form: https://forms.gle/FsEMsq95tfoLSEMn9
BE AN EVENT VOLUNTEER!
Volunteering at one of our events is a great opportunity to SUPER-CHARGE your networking experience! If you are passionate about creativity and networking and would be interested in helping us out at this or future events, grab a spot here: https://forms.gle/hVq66ZJiZrwvDPo5A
About the Hosts
Daron Jenkins is an Entrepreneur, Community Organizer, and Entertainment Architect. Since 2004, he has created over 400 events such as The Future of Virtual Reality at Samsung 837, NY Media Nights at WeWork, Remix'd Networking at Rubin Museum, Doing Well by Doing Good (in unison with SVA Design for Innovation), Fashion Shoot Party (as part of NY Fashion Week), and Love Actually Int'l Short Film Showcase (22 years and still going!).
He is also a prominent podcast host/producer who has interviewed hundreds of interesting and innovative personalities like Keith Powell (actor/comedian/director, NBC's "30 Rock"), Jim Packer, (President of Worldwide TV and Digital Distribution at Lionsgate), Director/Producer/Writer Melissa Haizlip (Mr.SOUL), Speech Thomas (lead vocalist, Arrested Development).
He's been interviewed on tv, radio, and in dozens of online publications, including CanvasRebel.
You can learn more about Daron via his website.
Our co-host Chris Saunders is a New York City-bred music artist who has performed in some of NYC's most legendary venues such as The Bitter End, Arlene's Grocery, Rockwood, etc. Currently, he's working on both his latest album and a new ep!
Chris is also co-host of The Tracklist Podcast. You can find the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere else you get your favorite podcast. Click here to find the latest episode.
You can listen to Chris's amazing work wherever you get your music, including APPLE MUSIC and SPOTIFY.
SOC Talent Database is for creatives and creators available for freelance, contract, and full-time opportunities.
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PARTNERS
Crystal Ship Talent & Literary Agency | https://crystalshipartists.com
Crystal Ship Artists is a premiere artists agency located in the heart of New York City with partners in Los Angeles and London. Representing actors, directors, writers, producers, and content creators
Foureva Media | https://www.thefourevamovement.com
Foureva Media wants you to WIN. Founder Jamar Jones has spent nearly two decades growing his brand, collaborating with Gary Vaynerchuk, Vayner X, Marcus Lemonis, David Meltzer, and more to now, grow his network of influential people. Now wanting to start a community to share challenges, WINS, be able to ask for help, provide resources, and foster real connection so you can take a few shorter routes to success!
Future Media Conferences | https://www.futuremediaconferences.com
About Future Media Conferences, LLC Future Media Conferences, LLC is the leading producer of education-rich conferences for today’s electronic entertainment trade shows both in the US and internationally, bringing unique combined knowledge both in training content as well as all aspects of the production of virtual and in-person events. Some of our FMC’s events include Editors Retreat, After Effects World, Adobe Video World, DelliVR conference, Keyframes Conference, and Post|Production World at NAB Show in Las Vegas, New York, and Shanghai. For a complete list of FMC’s conferences, visit futuremediaconferences.com.
Next Found Artist | http://www.nextfoundartist.com/
NextFoundArtist is a streaming platform for independent filmmakers, empowering consumers to support the art and artists that matter to them. Our platform fosters a community where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We are non-exclusive, do not claim ownership, and offer marketing assistance. Our mission is to provide a platform for artists who are often overlooked and undervalued, allowing them to share their authentic stories with consumers.
Seed & Spark | https://www.seedandspark.com
Seed & Spark is where creators and audiences work together to tell stories that celebrate diverse voices and foster vibrant conversation. Find your next spark of curiosity, inspiration and community!
About the Society of Creators
Society of Creators brings together the people working to produce, write, direct, shoot, edit, finance, and distribute content for the screen.
All creatives, entrepreneurs, professionals, and companies/startups are welcome to join us!
THAT'S RIGHT, IT'S US AGAIN...REMINDING YOU...A TWO DRINK MINIMUM IS ASKED (NOT REQUIRED!). Please help us HELP THE VENUE! Buy a drink or two and of course TIP YOUR BARTENDER!
Thanks!