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Celebrate Conway’s diverse and creative offerings in the heart of downtown. Hear live music and see artists and performers. Sign up to perform, showcase, or volunteer every month!

Education & training ➛

Our Central Arkansas training program is closed to new applicants. Our hands-on training model and curriculum is available for licensing.

 
 

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Be a part of economic development through arts and culture in Arkansas! Donations help us put on events in Downtown Conway, bring in arts and music from across the state, and provide grants to local creatives.

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About Us ➛

The Creative Institute is full of passionate administrators and professionals who are invested in equipping creatives to flourish in Central Arkansas.

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Emerging Talent Program

Students receive hands-on training from industry professionals in design and marketing. This 1-year program curriculum includes course details, syllabi, student and instructor handbooks, sample calendars, and more!

Designed for Creatives, by creatives.

 
 
 

I came to the Institute solely for photography, but I’m leaving with a new found love of videography and enjoyment of logo making, social graphics, and posters.

NAJEE H., ‘22

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Courses Included

In our one-year program, students explore their creative side while working with real businesses, instructors working in their fields, and building an online portfolio.

Photo/video

• Headshots, product, and lifestyle photography

• Edit photos in Adobe Lightroom

• Commercial and short form video production

• Edit video in Adobe Premier Pro

Graphic Design

• Logos, social graphics, & print material

• Apply design principles to diverse projects

• Create custom digital illustrations

• Design in Illustrator, Photoshop & Canva

MARKETING

• Integrated digital marketing: socials, email, web, and ads

• Marketing strategy planning, execution, and evaluation

• Design marketing sales funnels and lead generators

• Design ads for Facebook, Instagram, Google, and more

Lead and Manage

• Creative team project management practices

• Practice team work and leadership skills

• Develop self-awareness and systems for more effective project and client work

• Client communication skills

 
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