The thing Artists and Activists have in common is a passion for their work. I hope to mesh these passions in this group. Art, political and social activism have long been happy bedfellows. Think of Picasso’s Guernica Night, Susan Crile’s Abu Graib series, and more locally to Connecticut, the Cycle of Terror and Tragedy, September 11 by Graydon Parrish housed at the New Britain Museum of American Art. As they say, a picture says a thousand words and what better way to convey these kinds of messag …

The first chapter of Leaders in Software and Art was founded in New York in 2009 as a networking group for cutting-edge artists who use technology to create museum-quality pieces. Meetups feature artist speakers showcasing their work and are attended by people fascinated by the field, such as curators, collectors, engineers and programmers, and of course other tech artists. What began with software art presentations has grown to include data visualization, sculpture made using LEDs, microprocess …

Our purpose is to provide networking in the Pioneer Valley between all kinds of design entrepreneurs, including but not limited to architects, graphic designers, artists, photographers, and any other individuals with an interest in learning and sharing new ideas about the latest design trends, projects, collaborations, tools and methodologies in the world of design.

This group is geared towards those who are looking to grow spiritually and become more in touch with their healing & intuitive gifts! Through joining "Angels of Light Meetup Group" you will have a chance to meet like minded Intuitives, Healers, holistically minded and heart-centered individuals. At "Angels of Light Healing & Intuitive Center" we offer an array of spiritual gatherings and offerings including Angel Certifications, Soul Journey Certifications, Reiki Certifications, monthly meditati …

My aim for this meetup is to develop a group of individuals who will benefit from establishing a portfolio of their work, whether they are inspiring photographers (like me), prop or food stylists, interior designers, fashion or jewelry models, etc. My personal interest is to put together a portfolio of commercial advertising images, essentially product photography that I plan to use to get my “foot in the door” of advertising. But, I am also happy to shoot food, design, fashion, and so on depend …

Studio Without Walls Photo Workshops (established in RI in 2009) provides an educational and practical, low cost venue for aspiring photographers, young or old, to learn basic techniques of approach and application of ideas in a variety of locations and learning situations. It is perfect for photographers that have experience, and knowledge of their Digital SLRs, who want to broaden their base of knowledge with a variety of workshops that include Alternative Lighting, The Intimate Portrait, On-L …

Calling all creatives in Western Connecticut! This is a group for anyone who loves visual, performing, literary arts, music, theatre, dance, poetry, history, culture, etc. All skills and areas of interests are welcome. We select an eclectic mix of arts and cultural events happening in Northern Fairfield County to Meetup! We try to mix it up to peak everyone's interest. Come out and meet other creatives to network, build partnerships, collaborations, create. Come on get inspired! Coordinated by t …

Famous athlete's have always said that their sport is "Ninety Percent Mental." If that's the case, why do we all know so little about it?  Why are Olympic and professional athletes the only one's with access to mental training? This group is for anyone who wants to learn more about applying the principles of sports psychology to their own athletic endeavors or into their work with athletes. Looking for motivation to train for an event or competition? Want to learn visualization techniques and im …

This group will concentrate on understanding the tools and skill-sets needed to become an effective Data Scientist. We will explore all topics related to the data lifecycle including acquiring new data sets, parsing new data sets, filtering and organizing data, mining data patterns, advanced algorithms, visually representing data, telling stories with data and softer skills such as negotiations and selling your ideas based upon data.

This group is dedicated to getting people drawing and exploring their drawing mind in all different settings. Please join us to discover and explore your Drawing Mind. Each session will be held in a different location and is offered as either a one and a half hour session or a one and a half hour family drawing Scavenger Hunt or a three hour workshop. The Drawing Mind is focused on enhancing and developing a process approach to drawing. To discovering your visual voice by drawing in a variety of …

Hello, I'm @sidgabriel, the organizer of ARDevMob: The San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley Augmented Reality Meetup group. Augmented reality is a human interface metaphor. Unlike the "desktop metaphor" which implies a computerized representation of a desk, files and folders, "Augmented Reality" implies that computer science can inform and extend everything in our visual, auditory and cognitive perception of reality. Making every interface relevant to a "first person" narrative perspectiv …

For artists who like to code and coders who love to create, This is a collaborative space for creative coders, designers, and artists to come together to share the latest tips, tricks, and techniques in any area from data visualizations, to generative art, to kinect hacks. Focusing on open tools like Processing, OpenFrameworks, Cinder, Protovis and R.

This is a group for anyone who makes anything creative with either their computer and/or electronics. Audio, Video, Lighting, Programming, etc. We'll meet monthly and have workshops, lectures, audio and video improv jams, hack sessions, a party to wrap up the evening, and more!