Creative Lives in Progress US - Open Evening
You're invited to celebrate the launch of Creative Lives in Progress US 🎉
Join us this July as we officially kick off Creative Lives in Progress US with an evening dedicated to building community.
We're excited to invite you to an evening of inspiration and conversation. You'll meet a new wave of emerging creatives, engage with fellow industry professionals, and hear from the company partners already championing our work.
Whether you're already part of our global community or curious about our mission, this is a great opportunity to see what CLIP is all about — and explore ways you can get involved and support the talent of tomorrow.
What’s happening on the night?
🎤 Welcome & intro | 5:30pm – 5:50pm
We’ll open the evening with a casual welcome from the Creative Lives in Progress US team, sharing our mission and plans for the US.
🖼️ Portfolio review taster | 6:00pm – 7:15pm
Get a glimpse into one of our signature formats, as emerging creatives sit down to get informal portfolio feedback from industry professionals. You’re welcome to observe or even join in — a great way to meet fresh talent and offer meaningful support.
✍️ Creative Station (ongoing)
Our playful creative worksheet wall invites attendees to express their interests and future goals. Take a look, leave a note, or start a conversation.
🎬 Panel: What is… Motion Design? | 7:30pm – 8:30pm
This relaxed discussion will spotlight industry experts working across animation, motion graphics, and video. You’ll hear about their creative journeys and insights for emerging talent, and we’d love your voice in the room, too.
🤝 Connect with the community (all evening)
This is an open, welcoming space for you to mingle with our community of emerging creatives, fellow industry guests and our founding partners.
Event details
📅 When:
Thursday, July 24, from 5pm to 9pm.
Free to attend, but places are limited — please register to confirm your spot.
📍 Where:
BUCK Design, Industry City
33 35th St A600, Brooklyn, NY 11232
(Accessible via the D, N, and R trains to 36th St Station)
BUCK’s space is fully accessible. For access needs or questions, reach out to: mail@creativelivesinprogress.com
Why attend?
This evening is a chance for industry professionals and founding partners to connect with our community of emerging talent, and find out more about how Creative Lives in Progress plans to democratize the creative industry in the US.
Whether you're interested in scouting talent or simply interested in supporting the next generation — we’d love to see you there.