February 19, 2015

Arts in the Workplace, Classes & Workshops, How the Arts Influence Business

Is Saying “No” Holding You Back?

Corporate wellness company, Maroto Fitness, was curious about the concept of ‘improv at work,’ so they brought us in for a workshop on Valentine’s Day. Improv facilitator Tioni Collins was absolutely awesome, and the scene work was hilarious AND educational. …

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November 13, 2014

Classes & Workshops, Inspiration

Do You Know Your Prime Creating Conditions?

On Monday, I had the pleasure of participating in Creative Colony’s Creative Boost series, and presented on Ways to Find Inspiration When You’re Drawing a Blank. I encouraged the audience to look for small and big sources of inspiration that …

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October 16, 2014

Classes & Workshops, Events, Inspiration

DeMystify Mind Mapping During Creativity Workshop, (10/29)

We’re excited to partner with Chimere Becote, Design+Applied Anthropologist & Founder+Principal of Polaris Design for this Creative Mind Mapping workshop on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 from 10am -1pm at Creative Colony in Silver Spring, MD. Description: Creative Confidence–it’s a feeling …

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March 21, 2014

Artist, Arts in the Workplace, Classes & Workshops, News and Artists

Second Act: Actress Nanda Abella on the Power of Improv

On Wednesday, April 30, Nanda Abella will facilitate an improv workshop for creative professionals at newly launched coworking space, Creative Colony, which is based in Silver Spring, MD.  Artists on a literal stage mirror the workplace, where we are on a figurative …

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