SEPTEMBER 8TH

SESSIONS RUN FROM 12-8PM

National Sawdust

80 N 6th St, Brooklyn, NY

WHAT IS THE CREATOR ACADEMY?

The Creator Academy is a free event where you can access small group mentorship sessions with industry experts. We believe artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs are responsible for pushing culture forward. And so, we want to give you the game you need to design what the future of music and fashion look like.

This special NYFW edition of the Academy is in-person, from 12-8pm on Sept 8th 2022, at National Sawdust in Brooklyn, NY.

We’ll be giving away 15 Earn Your Leisure University subscriptions, valued at $1000 each. If you can’t make it IRL, sign up to receive an exclusive toolkit with key gems from the event and helpful resources.

This event is 18+. RSVP does not guarantee entry. Sign up using the form below and you will get an email confirmation to secure your spot.

TOPICS

SALES + MARKETING
Chris Rucker, Principal/President @ TwoSixTwoOne Group/Sp5der
Oliver Catahan, Partner @ Better Gift Shop

If you’ve ever wondered how to capture consumer attention, or how fashion brands use marketing to make their products more desirable, this session is for you. We will discuss how to leverage social strategies to turn your likes and followers into sales and returning customers.

PRODUCTION + MANUFACTURING
Pel Peltier, Creative Director @ The Foundation/Kappa
Oliver Catahan, Partner @ Better Gift Shop

Whether you’re selling merch or creating a fashion line, maintaining a high standard of quality is a prerequisite for success. This session will give an inside look at how to source quality products, how to manage fashion production at different scales and how to budget to meet your production needs.

DESIGN
Mike B, Creative Director @ Earn Your Leisure

What does it take to stand out from the masses? What are the techniques of creating compelling design? How does creative direction influence brand choices? In a world where everyone has the ability to create, it is pivotal to understand design to make your mark on the industry.

PUBLIC RELATIONS
Shanice Graves, Marketing/Communications Director @ Translation/UnitedMasters

Your story is one click and one pitch away from reaching the masses. This session will unlock how PR can be a vessel to fuel the next wave of your career, tapping into the art of storytelling and creating a compelling pitch that's newsworthy.

FINANCE
Demetrius Scott, Director of Corporate Citizenship @ Ally

If it don’t make dollars, it don’t make sense! In this session, we will discuss key financial planning strategies for young creatives and entrepreneurs who want to build a firm foundation in support of their craft.

UNITEDMASTERS INFO BOOTH

Empowered artists push the culture forward and imagine new futures for our world. This session introduces attendees to the resources available in the UnitedMasters app and the manifold possibilities of having a record label in your pocket. NOTE: no sign up needed for the UnitedMasters booth - it will be available all day.

We have some space available in the following sessions today (sept 8):
3:30 PM Design & Production

5:00 PM Public Relations

6:00 PM Finance

7:00 PM Design & Production

Please RSVP below & see you at National Sawdust (80 N 6th St, Brooklyn)

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 FAQ:

  • Where is this event taking place? National Sawdust is located at 80 N 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249.

  • How will I know if I got a spot? You will get an email confirmation by Sept 6th to confirm your spot.

  • How much does this cost? All sessions are free!

  • Can I sign up for more than one session? Yes! You may sign up for multiple sessions.

  • If I see topics listed twice should I go to both? No - we have repeated sessions to provide more options for times.

  • How many people will be there at the session? You will be in a group of 20-30 people.

  • What should I bring? Feel free to bring your burning questions!

  • Is there somewhere I can hang out between sessions? Yes, there will be a Creator Academy Lounge onsite.

  • Is there an age restriction? Yes, this event is 18+.

  • Will there be ASL Interpreters? ASL interpreters are available per request - please email us at eym@unitedmasters.com by Friday Sept 2nd.