Local graphic design, video, and entrepreneurship experts invest in aspiring creative students.

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STUDENTS ARE WORKING TOWARD A CERTIFICATE IN MEDIA AND MARKETING CONTENT CREATION FROM THE CREATIVE INSTITUTE.

Students at Central Arkansas’ newest creative school returned to class this month — or should we say returned to work? Under the guidance of Daniel Cathers of Kanga Studio and Kahlief Steele of Silverlake Design Studio, students are set to complete ten more real-world client projects as they hone creative skills and learn to manage business relationships. Parallel to their creative portfolio work, students start a new slate of professional skills classes this week, including a business management and finance course taught by Jeff Standridge and Grace Rains of the Conductor. Through the course, students build their entrepreneurial skill set by completing a “lean canvas” business model and receive guidance from legal and financial experts.

Students who complete the 1-year program will receive a certificate in Media and Marketing Content Creation, and receive job placement assistance to enter the creative industry in Arkansas. Graduates each complete a creative portfolio, including over 20 client projects. Students learn to price their services, invoice for creative work, and build their client base.

Students who are interested in applying for the 2022-2023 program can call for admissions information at 501-232-1902 or email thrive@creativeinstitutear.org. Application information is available at creativeinstitutear.org/apply.

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About Creative Institute of Central Arkansas

The Creative Institute is a nonprofit organization based in Conway, Arkansas. We envision an Arkansas recognized as a thriving creative hub that attracts and produces diverse, nationally competitive talent. Our mission is to refine emerging creative talent through hands-on learning, immersive experiences, and guidance from industry experts. The Institute’s signature offering is a creative career launch program that leads students from training and portfolio development to incredible internships and career connections that will last a lifetime. Learn more about our programs at creativeinstitutear.org.

About Kanga Studio

Kanga Studio is a full-service creative studio in Downtown Conway, Arkansas. We create powerful brands and refine strategies for our clients to better connect with their customers. Videography instructor Daniel Cathers, is a native of Los Angeles, Calif., who graduated with a degree in Film Studies from California State University of Northridge, a top 25 film school. Daniel brings over a decade of experience producing quality video products for businesses and nonprofits in Central Arkansas. More information is available at kanga.studio.

About Silverlake Design Studio

Silverlake Design Studio is a design studio based in Downtown Conway, Arkansas. We work with businesses & nonprofits to create logos & websites to help them change the world. Graphic design instructor Kahlief Steele, a native of Gravette, Ark., has a passion for using art and design to educate, enrich, and change hearts and minds. More information is available at silverlakestudio.com.

About Conductor

The Conductor is a public-private partnership with the University of Central Arkansas and Startup Junkie, that drives innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic empowerment in central Arkansas through high-impact programming, one-on-one consulting, commercialization support, talent development, collaboration. More information is available at arconductor.org.

Contact

Questions about this press release should be directed to media@creativeinstitutear.org.