August 2015 Marketing and Design Events
It’s August. The sun is shining, the humidity is unbearable, and St. Louis is filled with events for marketing and creative professionals. From networking events to award shows, these are your chances to network and get some inspiration. Check out what’s going on in our city this month:
August 3, 2015
Crushed: Found Object Letterpress Workshop
1 p.m. at Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis
CAM and Central Print combine to offer a new innovative approach on old art making techniques. Click here for more info.
August 7, 2015
Bright&Early: Side Project Skateboards
8 a.m. – 9 a.m. at Magnolia Cafe and The Stage at KDHX
Enjoy free coffee and breakfast while being inspired by the creativity in our community. Jake Eshelman will share his story of how Side Project Skateboards launched and evolved, and how collaborating with some of St. Louis’s best talent has built SPS into a brand with a global following. RSVP on Facebook.
August 13, 2015
rukus’ Five Year Anniversary
6 p.m. at rukus
Celebrate rukus’ anniversary and recent expansion with a party at their downtown office. In typical industry fashion, there will be food, drinks, a DJ and photo booth – and sure to be a good time. RSVP on Facebook.
August 14, 2015
Most Influential Business Women Awards
11:30 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. at the Chase Park Plaza
Celebrate the talent and achievement among St. Louis-area women. These awards recognize remarkable women who excel in business careers. Register through the Business Journal.
August 20, 2015
PRSA: How Social Media is Changing Storytelling and the Journalism Profession
7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. at Ces & Judy’s
The August PRSA meeting will feature a candid conversation with members of the media and public relations professionals on how traditional and social media convergence has changed and what stories are reported. Register through PRSA.
August 26, 2015
#SMCSTL Social Media ON TAP
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at Schlafly Bottleworks
This monthly meet-up features local speakers who will answer the question, “How did you use social media to grow your business or further your cause?” and present their social media story while you enjoy beers, food and networking at Schlafly Bottleworks in Maplewood. RSVP here.
August 30, 2015
Sloup #58
5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Death in the Afternoon
Sloup is a monthly community gathering of artists and activists where, for $10, you get a bowl of soup (this month’s soup sponsor is Blood & Sand) and a vote on which creative proposal you like best. The winning proposal will get all the money raised at the event. If you are interested in submitting a proposal, volunteering or attending, check out their Facebook event.
Ongoing
IMPTXDESIGN.14/15. Exhibition
Regional Arts Commission
Curated by Creative Reaction Lab, this exhibit will be one of many efforts in the St. Louis region igniting a call to action within our communities for racial equality and eradicating police brutality. The exhibit features social impact designs and visual artistic responses developed over the last year that will require attendees to reflect, engage, converse approaches in designing a better St. Louis and, ultimately, a better self. More info on Facebook.
Venture Cafe St. Louis
Every Thursday 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the @4240 Building in the Cortex Innovation District
Each week, innovators and entrepreneurs gather for conversations and scheduled programming aimed to inspire.
A Walk in 1875 St. Louis
Missouri History Museum
Compton & Dry’s “Pictorial St. Louis” – drawn in 1875 and published in 1876 – is regarded as one of the most amazing city maps ever created. Using this incredibly detailed cartographic masterpiece as its backdrop, the Missouri History Museum developed A Walk in 1875 St. Louis, a 6,000 square-foot exhibition that explores the collective life of 1875 St. Louis through photographs, artifacts, news, writings and first-hand accounts of the day. Learn more on the History Museum’s website.
St. Louis Architecture: A Proud Heritage
International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum
The Midtown museum is featuring the work of ten contemporary photographers celebrating spaces St. Louis uses for shelter, spirituality, work, recreation and government. Check it out before it ends in August. More information on hours and admission can be found on the IPHF website.
