This is a group for practitioners of the internal martial arts. Pa Kua, Hsing I, Tai Chi, or one of the lesser known styles. Other martial artists and beginners with in interest in the internal styles are welcome to join as well. I am using this as my vehicle to promote my classes, but other competent martial artists are also welcome to promote their classes, events, and seminars through this.  I'm hoping to see this become one more hub in the thriving martial arts community that is developing i …

To go out with others who love Art to events in our local area . Mobilize and support all forms of Art, including painters, photographers, sculptors, conceptual artists, performance artists, filmmakers, graphic designers, etc. to network and discuss techniques, share critiques, and offer gallery/exhibiting advice. The artistic movement in our area needs our help to grow and blossom, as a team we are that water. Become part of this effort by joining today. Thank You

Meet other furries in your hometown; whether anthropomorphic animal enthusiasts, fur suiters, furry artists, furry conventionists, furry role-players this is your chance to discuss ideas and beliefs!!! and have a fun of fun!! Lets get the NC furs together guys!!! What is a furry? http://www.anthrocon.org/about-furry

Our mission is to: - Continuing education and enhancement of photographic techniques. - Exposure opportunities for the more experienced photographers. - Introductory opportunities for novice photographers. - A supportive culture for raising the proficiencies of members. Learn, teach, and share our passion for photography. Establish a forum in which individuals with an interest in the art of photography may share their photographic experiences. Broaden the art scene in Cary by providing: Become a …

Indulge Fashion Network is an active group of fashion providers consisting of Models, Photographers, Make-up Artists, Hair Stylists, Wardrobe Stylists and Fashion Designers. We meetup to collaborate on photo shoots, fashion shows, fashion mixers and workshops. If you're a creative, active and talented fashion provider then you'll love to be apart of our network. Signup, join us and network at our next meetup. Follow IFN on Pinterest for meetup photo shoot inspiration and upload your current port …

Welcome to the Fine Art Photography and Modeling group. We are looking to find models, photographers, stylist and MUA that have a desire to improve their skills in these areas. We only want the best shots to be posted to the Meetup page, so please only submit the shots that you are the most passionate about. We want everyone to come up with fantastic results, as we plan to work with local businesses to showcase our work. We also want to enter the photographs in local and national competitions. P …

Are you looking to network in a friendly, learning environment, than this group is for you. You can have all the talent in the world, but without the networking you may never get to showcase that talent!!! Lets Network..United We Film!! If you're an actor, Film Maker, writer, director,model,comedian,voice-over,radio,musician,poet,or are interested in television,film,music production, Everyone Every where on the planet this Meetup is a part of a worldwide network of artists talent dedicated to th …

BluWater is a LICENSED family run group that produces professional, organized, seasonal, themed photography events and monthly workshops for both models and photographers. Most events and workshops include models, few will be scenic only, in the Southern East Coast areas of the US, which includes, but is not limited to -- North Carolina, Myrtle Beach SC, Savannah Georgia, and many other intriguing locations, indoors and out. These Photography Events are not only professionally organized, fun, a …

WE'RE BUILDING A CREATIVE BUSINESS NETWORK ACROSS THE ARTS DISCIPLINES IN THE GREATER TRIANGLE, NC! Mixing creative disciplines brings a new dimension to brainstorming.  For example, painters bring different viewpoints to writers.  Musicians connect well with dancers.  Dancers inspire painters (and so on). We all want our creative expressions to be valued, and realistically have to make a living. Creative professionals benefit from a supportive environment to brainstorm & collaborate. If you a …

Calligraphy and the lettering arts enhance life with beauty, artistic satisfaction and useful skill, as well as delightful connections to art, literature, design, and other cultures. For more than 30 years, the Triangle Calligraphers’ Guild (TCG) has promoted the lettering arts here in the Triangle area and eastern North Carolina. Our members are calligraphers of all levels of interest and skill, from beginners and dabblers to part-time artists and full-time pros, and we all learn from each othe …

The mission of the Cary Art Loop is to unite Cary's diverse and growing community through the arts. The Cary Art Loop coordinates with Cary businesses to showcase the talents of local artists, culminating in a public celebration on the final Fridays of each month. By fostering local arts in all its forms, we enrich Cary. It is time to get the word out about the wonderful artists that are right here in our own towns. http://caryartloop.org/

ABOUT US If you are a fun and active person in your "Second Half" of life, come and spend time with "Fabulous Friends" who enjoy a variety of diverse social activities that could include: Outdoor recreation, walking and hiking, wine tastings, cooking and entertaining, picnics, gardening, art and cultural events, classical music, symphonies, jazz music, movies, dining out, attending special events and a variety of in-home events (with limited numbers). This group is for adults only. Singles and c …

This meetup is for musicians and fans of acoustic music.   Old Time, bluegrass, folk, blues rock, jazz, traditional and contemporary music. We have jams every few weeks  inside and out depends on the season; somtimes at cafes, libraries, and retirement homes. Beginners are always welcome to attend! We jam throughout the Triangle: from Mebane and  Hillsborough, to Durham, Chapel Hill, Raleigh and beyond. We have over 150 members, most play and/or sing, but listeners are welcome and encouraged to …

Do you love photographing people? If you like photographing weddings, events, sports, seniors, families, children, babies, or even pets (yes, they are people too!), then you have found the right group. We welcome all skill levels of photography, and sincerely hope that you will join us for our next event. Occasionally we schedule meet & greets, where we can simply network and meet other like-minded photographers. We will discuss at these meetings what each of you would like to learn more about s …

Welcome Beauties! Ok gals and guys. It’s been a tough few years. I think we could all use a drink, a little collaborative creativity and support to get our mojo going again. Remember that spa that closed suddenly last year? Remember your girlfriend who just couldn’t turn her business around when the economy went south? This is when community matters more than ever. This is when your industry connections can mean the difference between getting another position quickly or. . . hunting for mont …

The Triangle Writers Meetup Group is a collection of writers from various paths with the same goal: to get published. Raleigh-Durham area writers meet to further improve each other's short stories, memoirs, novels, screenplays, queries and various other works in Raleigh, North Carolina. For 2011 there are 5 revolving subgroups (SEE THE ABOUT PAGE FOR INFO) offered to TW: * Triangle Critique Groups (I and II)* Early Bird Critique Group* Virtual Critique Group* Screenplay/Stageplay Critique Grou …

Our group attends African & African American art events and activities throughout the Triangle.  We partner with the Friends of African & African American Art (FAAAA), an affiliate group of the North Carolina Museum of Art.  The goal of FAAAA is to enrich and enhance the Museum's collection of African and African American art.  They also provide educational programming, organize social events and raise funds to secure acquisitions for the NCMA collection. Our group also supports the Hayti Herita …

This is a photo lessons for beginner and intermediate photographers meetup group. Our meetups will help you take better pictures of your kids, your pets, your travels, nature, and for your business! It's easy and fun. Bring whatever camera you have: a fancy digital SLR,  simple point and shoot or anything in between.   We'll work from there. It's a casual learning environment! We are all about networking to help each other! If you don't have a camera, that's fine, you can still learn! Kids welco …

The Independent Communicators Alliance (ICA) Meetup is for solopreneurs, small business owners and others who work in the creative field. We are writers; editors; graphic designers; and multimedia, audiovisual, public relations, marketing, advertising and organizational development professionals. The ICA Meetup goal is to provide you -- our members -- with networking and peer education that will lead to greater success in your business and career.

InterPlay is a world-wide community-- and much more than just a Meetup group. It's constructed as local groups in which people thrive, where each person is both the contents and the container. InterPlay is all about having fun, releasing many of the everyday pressures and the serious side of life. It's about expressing oneself and witnessing others.  We think of it as 'Exforming' the opposite of Informing.  Everyone has stories.  Some are so big and complex they are often unexpressed.  IP gives …

A group for anybody and everybody interested in learning about the Russian martial art, health and wellness system known as Systema. Led by a fully certified Systema instructor looking to build local interest in the art, and to assist those seeking to establish their own training groups in the region. Of interest to martial artists, athletes, fitness / welness enthusiasts, or anyone looking to become healthier, happier, and more fearless through an improved understanding of their bodies and mi …

Meet fellow enthusiasts of the Art of Belly Dance in our community. Enjoy social events, gatherings and fun. This meetup membership is open to men and women, girls and other groups, friends and those interested in the cultural art of belly dance; dancers, musicians and artists welcome. Be part of this ancient art brought to life for your enjoyment. We have many interesting events and monthly meetings. Submit your ideas to us as well, we will help organize for you. Here you will have access to c …

This group is for developers, artists and producers in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area who use or are interested in the Unity 3D game engine and game development in general. I would like to invite not just the Unity people but the UDK, Game Salad and Cocoas2D as well. If I get enough people from across the board, I'll change the title of the group.

While there are lots of meetups for lovers of poetry, information about where and when one can speak to an audience is widely dispersed and often difficult to track down. TPOM's goal is to create and maintain a regular schedule of poetry open mics where poets and poetry lovers can read their own work or that of a writer that inspires them. There is no cost to join and even if you don't want to read, TPOM invites you to join and be an audience member.

The group is primarily for developers interested in mobile augmented reality and want to share ideas, learn about new technologies, collaborate on small projects, and talk about an emerging industry that has the potential to change the world. Designers, artists, writers, futurists, and others are welcome. Strong emphasis on technology and mobile platform.