Creative Collaborations

Thursday, Nov 19, 2026 @ 5:30 PM EST • Free

Description
Most networking events are built for handing out business cards and hoping someone hires you. Creative Collaborations is designed for the opposite. Our goal is to bring together local visionaries to create things together.

Hosted at Fort Wayne Improv, this evening connects Fort Wayne’s creative thinkers, indie makers, agency leaders, freelance specialists, and local business owners looking for their next strategic partner.

Whether you need a videographer for a product launch, a copywriter to build a new concept, a venue for an upcoming pop-up, or a complementary brand to co-promote an audience-sharing campaign, this room is built to help you find them.

What’s on the Agenda

  • 5:30 PM | Arrival & Casual Drinks: Settle in, grab a beverage, and write your "Give & Ask" tag.

  • 6:00 PM | Welcome & The Purpose: A quick framing of how we build impactful partnerships in Fort Wayne.

  • 6:15 PM | Lightning Intros: Ultra-fast (2-minute) spotlight talks from selected diverse fields sharing a recent collaboration and what made it work.

  • 6:45 PM | Open Collaboration & Project Board: Connect 1-on-1 and pin active opportunities, calls for talent, and resources to the physical Collaboration Board.

  • 7:30 PM | Wrap Up: Keep the conversations going or head out with concrete partners for your next move.

Who Should Attend?

  • Designers, developers, photographers, videographers, copywriters, and marketers.
  • Creative directors, agency owners, and independent producers.
  • Small business owners, retailers, and event organizers seeking creative cross-promotions.
  • Anyone with an active project who wants a sharp, complementary mind to help execute it.

Admission: FREE! (Complimentary coffee & water provided; beer, wine, and sodas available for purchase at the theater bar )

Note on Capacity: Space is strictly capped to keep conversations intentional and manageable. If you register and find your plans change, please release your spot so someone on the waitlist can take it. 

  • Class Policies: Registration is final and non-refundable. Classes require minimum enrollment; full refunds are issued if canceled.
  • Arrival: Space opens at least 15 minutes prior to class. If running late, please enter quietly.
  • Details: Review student tips HERE, join our Discord, or read full terms and conditions.
  • Minimum Requirements: Workshops require a minimum number of participants to run. If a date does not meet the minimum twenty-four hours prior to the workshop, your class credit will be refunded or automatically restored to your account to use for a future date at your choice.
Location

1314 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46805

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