August 2017 Marketing and Design Events
Each month, we look forward to sharing a list of local events for designers, marketers and entreprenuers. See some of our favorites below and make sure to follow us on Twitter for updates.
August 4, 2017
The Big St. Louis Print Show
7 p.m.- 9 p.m. at Partizan Gallery
A one-night-only tribute to local printmakers, in conjunction with Printbangerz Ball – the largest St. Louis printmaking conference. This 1st Annual Exhibition will feature ecclectic prints by the city’s finest print artists. More info here.
August 8, 2017
SMPS St. Louis Chapter Annual Meeting
8 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. at Westborough Country Club
Join other SMPS members to celebrate all that the chapter has accomplished this year. At the event, you’ll also learn about the progress and goals of the chapter, meet the new Board of Directors and recognize volunteers, scholarship recipients and longtime members. RSVP here.
August 10, 2017
Summer Social Happy Hour
6 p.m.- 9 p.m. at Atomic Cowboy
Join AdClub for a casual happy hour to welcome new President Chris Kilcullen (and thank Jake Edinger for all his hard work over the past year). No RSVP required, but you can find more info here.
August 17, 2017
Manage Media Interviews Like a Hero!
11:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. at Ces & Judy’s
Dr. Joe Trahan will share the secrets of success that he teaches to organizations all over the world. Learn how to prepare yourself, your team and your executives to make the most of any media interview. Register here.
Treehouse Networkshop 3-Year Anniversary
6 p.m.- 9 p.m. at The Ready Room
Three years already? Time flies when you’re having fun. Join Treehouse for a night of networking at The Ready Room. The event is free, but you’ll want to register here.
August 24, 2017
COCAbiz: Directing the Action
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at COCA
This COCAbiz workshop designed for mid- to executive-level leaders will teach the valuable feedback technique called See-Think-Wonder (S-T-W). Pulled from teaching in the visual arts and in live theater performance prep, S-T-W is a simple, powerful method for giving feedback and suggesting new behaviors or ideas while keeping recipients creatively engaged. Register here.
Cocktails and Conversation: Storytelling as a Powerful Communication Tool
5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Moonrise Hotel
Casa de Salud President Jorge Riopedre will discuss the art of storytelling, sharing his insights on the changing world of nonprofit communications, crafting captivating messages using the storytelling art and avoiding common hazards when communicating with funders, clients, and customers. RSVP here.
August 31, 2016
Graphic Means: A History of Graphic Design Production
7:30 p.m. at The Stage at KDHX
Atomicdust will present the St. Louis premiere of the new documentary Graphic Means: A History of Graphic Design Production from director, writer and producer Briar Levit. Using rare archival footage and interviews, Graphic Means explores graphic design production of the 1950s through the 1990s—from linecaster to photocomposition and from paste-up to PDF.
Tickets are just $5 and available through Ticketfly.
Ongoing
Strauss Park Alive Festival
Strauss Park in the Grand Center Arts District
Starting in July, the Strauss Park ALIVE Festival will transform Strauss Park, located in the heart of the Grand Center Arts District, into a celebration of art. Enjoy any of the weekly scheduled events such as live music, dance, spoken word, theatre, and other family-friendly activities. Learn more on Facebook.
Venture Café 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. And don’t miss the new Venture Cafe Nights on August 8 at Mission St. Louis and August 15 at 39 North. Learn more here.
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