VizThink NYC is part of the VizThink global community.  We are a group of professionals who believe in the power of "visual thinking" - using pictures, sketching, imagery, graphics, and other visual approaches to help people more effectively communicate, problem-solve, and understand complex issues. We host workshops exploring various aspects of visual thinking, and organize assorted Viz-related events. For more on past VizThink NYC events, please click here. Thank you for being part of the VizT …

          We seek to make connections and build links between graphic designers, visual artists and digital content creatives for collaboration, inspiration and knowledge sharing. We also cover events that relate to our field and review the tools and services relevant to the creative process. We are ramping up for our Summer Events Series so all input, suggestions, contributions and sponsorships are welcome. Join today and help us grow by networking with other graphic designers, visual arti …

ARTISTS SUPPORT NETWORK The purpose of Artist Support Network (ASN) is to create an environment in which committed VISUAL ARTISTS (not filmmakers dancers, performers, musicians -- sorry!) can gather, learn and gain mutual support in promoting their work. We will hash out ideas, share experiences and keep our morale alive though gaining focus on who our target audience is and how to reach them in this most expeditious approach possible. It will all come out of educating ourselves about this proce …

This meetup group is for anyone interested in improving their presentation skills, and learning how to use visuals and other tools (PowerPoint, flip charts, objects) to effectively design and deliver powerful presentations. Whether you’re a presenter, keynote speaker, designer, or anyone interested in designing and delivering better presentations, this meetup is for you. We will look at PowerPoint both from a technical standpoint (click, move, click, choose, click) and from a design standpoint ( …

People who love the arts......visual performing, the written word...music acting singing, the sharing of knowledge, positive thinking, psychic development, painting sculpting....share performances, openings of visual and performing shows, radio and tv shows, parties......movies.....helpful hints web sites, tools for the trade........job opportunities, etc.

Discuss formulas, functions and VBA (Visual Basic for Applications). Currently I have rare/useful formulas posted at ExcelJedi.blogspot.com Also discuss small databases here, like Google Fusion Tables, Microsoft Access, FileMaker for Mac, Alpha Five which specializes in internet ready imports/exports. Also discuss Comma Separated Value problems here. Sometimes these files are opened and interpreted poorly due to the General Format setting in most spreadsheets. Please click on Discussions at the …

The first chapter of Leaders in Software and Art was founded in New York in 2009 as a networking group for cutting-edge artists who use technology to create museum-quality pieces. Meetups feature artist speakers showcasing their work and are attended by people fascinated by the field, such as curators, collectors, engineers and programmers, and of course other tech artists. What began with software art presentations has grown to include data visualization, sculpture made using LEDs, microprocess …

There are some talented people in our neck of the woods!  Thought it'd be cool to get people together who like working on creative things with other people... filmmakers, choreographers, musicians, visual artists, actors, builders, designers, photographers, writers, web designers, or anyone who likes to make creative things happen. Let's get together to talk informally and respectfully about what we're up to, and what we hope to do in the future. Let's keep an open mind and see if we can support …

Hello all! I'm Janelle and I started this group because I wanted to create a community of performing and visual artists of all kinds. I myself am a freelance jazz saxophonist and clarinetist who's been living in NYC for 5 years now. I am looking forward to meeting musicians, writers, poets, painters, designers, and artists in every other medium who live in the greater NYC area. You should join this group if you consider yourself an artist, are passionate about your art, and are excited to meet o …

NY Graph is a place for people to learn about and discuss graph structures, graph theory, graph databases and related topics. We host technical presentations and lectures, product demos, lightning talks, seminars, town hall-style open forums and hands-on tutorials, in addition to less-structured monthly gatherings. Why graphs? Why now?Graph structures and methods are being used everywhere. As the size of datasets being generated, processed, and presented continues to grow, the relative strength …

We are DASCE, a coalition of designers, artists, scientists, culturists, and engineers. We support one another in creating multidisciplinary works that push the boundaries in each of our fields. DASCE is (d)esign, (a)rt, (s)cience, (c)ulture, and (e)ngineering. DASCE is an opportunity to learn, create, and thrive.   Our Sponsor: Metropolitan Art Center & Services MACS provide comprehensive programs and services to our memebers. Language and Arts are one of essential communication in the world wh …

This Group is for writers, visual artists, singers, directors,actors, film makers, dancers, and graphic artists. Whether you are in a creative field or are an aspiring artist and want to ad creativity to your life, this group is for you to network and get ideas from your fellow artists about opportunities and collaborations.

This group is by, for, and about users of the popular Adobe® After Effects® software --- which is the industry-leading solution for creating visual effects. We range from first-time users to novice users to proficient users to professional users.... and beyond. No matter how much you know (or don't know), you're sure to learn new skills in this group...  RSVP Now!

International Artists in NYC is a group with a focus on the exchange of news, ideas and event information between international artists and and art organizations and businesses in New York City. With this platform we hope to create a place where international artists working and residing in NYC can connect and meet with others in the creative fields in suport of the mobility of talent and ideas.  This group is open to artists of all mediums and those enthusiastic to facilitate a connection betwe …

French Culture Nights spotlight the people and artists that make French life in the Big Apple so unique. Our Culture Nights offers a variety of experiences like Music and Visual Arts... and, of course, an opportunity to meet and talk to others.  

Help a cyclist with visual impairment (or other disability) to ride a bike with the Achilles Tandem Program. Achilles is temporarily on hiatus while the roads are frozen. Stay tuned here for our first rides in the spring! Achilles was founded in 1983 by current CEO Dick Traum who was the first runner to complete a marathon with a prosthetic leg. Now in its 25th year, Achilles has enabled people from all walks of life, including those with physical impairments to enjoy the health giving bene …