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Creativity is the currency of the future. Firms, designers, artists, and individuals are learning now more than ever\u00a0the importance of the creative and the competitive edge that a creative can provide. As a designer, creative, business\u00a0owner, corporate representative, or just a fan of design, we are convinced that you understand the need for diverse creative landscape.<\/h4>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_text_separator title=”Mission” border=”no”][vc_column_text]The mission of the Creative Control Fest is to foster a platform the mutual exchange of resources with<\/strong><\/em> creatives of color in the industries of art, music, design, activism, tech, scholarship, and entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n

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[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_text_separator title=”Why CCF” border=”no”][vc_column_text]Simply put, we noticed a lack of diversity in creative fields and we decided to do something about it. This\u00a0conference is aimed at the creative with an appreciation for cultural diversity and the profound impact that it has on\u00a0areas of design. This is an opportunity to strategically attract, build, inspire and develop the best talent in order to\u00a0bring clear thought, leadership, and insights in order to foster a creative culture with self-perpetuating diversity and\u00a0inclusion. Derived from the need to unite creative professionals in our local and global community, Creative Control\u00a0Fest is a conference to learn from industry leaders, create, and grow.<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_text_separator title=”What is CCF?” border=”no”][vc_column_text]CCF is a multi-day creative confest (Conference+Festival) that centers creatives of color who are a part of the growing creative class. Born from a need to see more Black Creatives and Creatives of Color represented in creative industries CCF aims for the mutual exchange of resources\u00a0with<\/b><\/i>\u00a0people of color in the industries of art, music, design, activism, tech, scholarship, and entrepreneurship.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_text_separator title=”Ohio” border=”no”][vc_column_text]Columbus is home to more than 50,000 painters, writers, designers, and creatives in both traditional and non-traditional fields. Studies show that the city\u2019s creative sector generates more than $5 billion in revenue. However,\u00a0these statistics are just the tip of the proverbial iceberg. The creative sector is growing and we would like to see all\u00a0creatives be a part of that.<\/p>\n

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[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_text_separator title=”What you can expect” border=”no”][vc_column_text]The conference starts with workshops centered on artist development and taking an idea from concept to production.\u00a0The workshops are then followed by a speakers\u2019 series featuring creative professionals and industry leaders\u00a0and innovators in design, fashion, and other creative fields. CCF will also feature an art show, performances,\u00a0and vendors in concert with the speakers\u2019 series, culminating in a Celebration Concert featuring up and coming\u00a0musicians. It is art, design, innovation, entrepreneurship, education, and more. This event is where creative\u00a0professionals, entrepreneurs, artists, students, marketers, ad\/marketing\/pr professionals and fans will gather to learn,\u00a0get inspired, collaborate, network, and celebrate together.<\/p>\n

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[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_text_separator title=”Who is CCF for?” border=”no”][vc_column_text]This event is geared toward anyone working in or seeking a career in the creative industry. This means graphic\u00a0artists, writers, web designers, social media gurus, advertising\/marketing\/PR pros, and more. Basically, if you are\u00a0interested in reaching an audience through a medium \u2014 whether for business or artistic purposes \u2013 this Conference\u00a0is for you.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”147″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator type=”normal” color=”grey”][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”125″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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