Our goal at The ArtInspired Center is to become the ultimate resource for people both young and old, of any background and demographic as a preferred location for self-improvement, personal development and community through the creative services we offer. We believe in the power of art, movement, balance and inspiration. ARTINSPIRED is a place, a process... an aspect of being. Our team consists of creative and supportive individuals who aim to provide clients and members with fantastic solution …

Meet other local artists in a friendly atmosphere at area cafes & restaurants (locations vary for each meet). Sketch, draw, & doodle based on guided topics or suggestions, while enjoying some tasty beverages.

Want to become part of a growing movement to use fashion for charity? Fashionable Causes is a start-up non-profit organization with a mission to use fashion to bring positive change to the world.  We collaborate with models, designers, photographers, make up artists, photo retouchers, event planners, fashionistas, bloggers, and volunteers who want to pitch in and help anyway they can.  This is an exciting opportunity to get involved in your community in a fun and fashionable way. At our meetups …

We are all born to be photographers, but we’re not born with the technical knowledge we need to make our photos look the way we want them to. In this class you’ll learn every principle necessary to take beautiful photos that capture your artistic vision. Whether you have a point and shoot or you just got your first digital SLR, this educational seminar will have you taking better pictures on your way home. You’ll learn the fundamentals to get the most from your camera plus you’ll get inspiration …

To All: Filmmakers, Screenwriters, Actors, Producers, and Crew Members This is a new group I've formed for feature filmmakers and screenwriters and actors who would like to participate in collaborating on projects. This is more than a networking group, we will be trying to set some goals for each member and get people inspired to complete their current projects. For those that have ideas and concepts they would like to make in to a reality, my hope is that this group can help people achieve it. …

Welcome to the Official Virginia Beach Adobe User Group. This volunteer-based group has been created for the support of users of Adobe products in the Hampton Roads area as well as creative users of other creative tools and methods. We are based out of Virginia Beach but hope to serve all of Hampton Roads. We are an Official Adobe Approved User Group. Adobe User Groups provide training, networking, and support to people around the world. Whether your focus is design or development, print, video …

THIS IS A FREE SERVICE for NON Martial Artists. Started by Four time Senior Master Instructor Kyoshi English. This FREE service is offered through our nonprofit organization, The Women's Self-defense Network. There are no strings attached. We educate Men and Women about the dangers of our society. Learn how to make yourself less of a target, more aware of your surroundings, and more confident in your appearance. Learn how to use practical self-defense techniques that will prepare you to escape a …

Real adults deserve real entertainment. Let's network to create unity for jazz in the 757. This is for the 40 and over! An all adult network of jazz lovers who love great jazz, select wine and quality food that create a memorable events.

This group is for people who write music of all genres, all types. Bring a small clip, lyrics, your ideas and we can share our music with each other. We critique. never criticize. We also discuss and learn about recording technology, live audio, performing, instrumentation, orchestration and other ways to make money, making music.

This meet up is for those looking to make music. The goal is to provide a nice atmosphere where we can play our music, give feedback and help with work on projects individually and as a group.

For over 30 years, The Generic has been the creative incubator of some of the finest performers and artists in Virginia, and we continually seek to develop programs that foster the development of the future leaders of American theater. Join our group to discover ways to get involved at The Generic.

A group for Virginia Beach Singers, Songwriters, and Musicians to get together and share, collaborate and have fun

The Natchel' Blues Network Blues Society (NBN) is dedicated to the promoting and increasing the awareness of Blues Music as a true American art form in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia (Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Hampton, Newport News, Suffolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth). Plus the southeastern Virginia (Williamsburg, Poquoson, York County, Northeast North Carolina, Gloucester, Franklin, Smithfield, and Isle of Wight. Supporting live music with Blues concerts with local & national artists, blues fes …

Don't Get Anxious - Get Prepared! Come on out on 2nd Fridays...(Early networking from 6pm - 630PM? break bread with us, connect, share resumes & business cards (complimentary of course), Our eight city TCE Career & Business Meetup Tours have generated a buzz on the East & West Coasts.   Don't miss this opportunity to connect TCE Style! We will jumpstart our networking with some lite fare and we ask that you patronize the "happy hour" food and beverage menu of our venue, Shula's Richmond Watch th …

DON'T GET ANXIOUS - GET PREPARED! Join award winning National Career, Business & Networking Expert, "The Career Engineer" at our TCE 1st Tuesday Hampton Roads Career & Business Meetup Tour!   We currently have TCE Career & Business Meetups in several major cities on the East & West Coast. TCE Career, Business & Virtual Members (Annual dues Paying folks) get SERIOUS buzz and connections at ALL TCE Events.  Guest you are welcomed to attend, get your networking on...and enjoy the experience of bei …

Welcome to the Music Business Group! For The Independent Songwriter! This educational "Music Business Group" Meetup is for songwriters 18 and over who want to make a business out of their songwriting, whether it be part time or full time.... one hour a week or eighty hours a week... it's up to you. The potential for income is only limited by the time and effort put forth into writing great songs and marketing them properly. This is an "hands-on" educational group. Bring your laptops with you …

The Agile Writer Club Agile Writers (http://AgileWriters.com) is a writer’s club dedicated to helping the beginning writer create a first-draft novel in 6 months.  The process of getting from a blank page to a full manuscript is based on the writings of experts in the field and our experiences running the Chesterfield Writers Club.  It is the contention of Agile Writers that anyone who has a story to tell can complete a first-draft novel in 6 months. Agile Writer Club focuses on the craft of wri …

This meetup is for anyone who loves the arts or cultural events. I hope to see you at an event soon! Sincerely, The organizer

So, you want to write? A novel. A short story. A poem. A blog. Whatever your writing is, this group wants to get rolling to help and assist you in any way possible. By and large, we meet to discuss the art of writing, the 5 w's of writing (who, what, where, when and why), and the nuts and bolts of the writing process. It is a forum. It is easy. You don't even have to share or read aloud if you don't want to. Just come and listen. If you have been in the closet and just want to hob knob with begi …

This group is dedicated to building the community of growing Richmond burlesque performers, producers, instructors, hosts, sponsors, kittens, students, and everything else and anything else involving burlesque in the River City! This is the place to come to learn all about burlesque happenings, to get and share advice, to connect with other members of the community, to build positive relationships and support fellow burlesque artists through face to face meetups. This group is open to all burles …

This is a group for writers of all genres to share their work, get ideas, receive feedback, find fellowship (and fun!), and explore avenues for presenting their work to the public. This group is open to experienced writers and to the fledgling or "wanna-be" writers who are looking for suggestions, guidance, and encouragement along the way. We will brainstorm, critique each other's work, and hopefully create and/or find places to read our work to the public. Poetry and prose, novels and novellas, …

A group for Black Gay and Lesbian (LGBT) inspiring independent film makers, actors, writers, crew, construction contractors (for set building), location scouters, hair stylist, fashion stylist, makeup artist who are interested creating short films and or webisodes for the growing black gay and lesbian film industry. We will learn together and from experienced industry professionals- equipment, pre and post production, set up, lighting, editing with visual effects etc. All skills levels are welco …

757 Labs is a hobby space located in downtown Norfolk, Virginia. We have projects in software and hardware, utilizing robotics, an electronic microscope, and makerbot. We also host small software projects and MOOC study groups.

This is a group for adults who are interested in learning and sharing what they have learned about oil painting. We will meet once a week and see how that goes. We might think about twice a week. Please have your oil painting supplies.