Programming & Mingles

Upcoming Events

All of The Maker City events are designed to provide makers, small business owners, and the community with education, connection, and inspiration. We tackle topics related to maker businesses, navigating the next set of pivots, or learning new skills while strengthening our community through connection.

Coming up:

Meet-In. - Feb 18 @ 6:00 pm

Writing Your Artist Statement

Join our virtual workshop, with Kelly Hider, designed to help you craft a compelling artist statement that showcases your unique vision and sets your business apart.

Don’t let your work go unnoticed because of a missing or unclear statement!

If the event is not currently live, check out our social and newsletters for additional event updates.

If you have an expertise you would like to share, please email hello@themakercity.org. 

2025 SCHEDULE

January 15
Make. Learn. Grow.
 Mastering Soft Skills: Confidence, Connection, and Communication

February 18
Meet-In.
Writing Artist Statements

March 26
Mingle.

Relay Ridge

April 15
Make. Learn. Grow.
Grant Writing

April 25 – 27
Maker Experience, Dogwood Arts Festival

May 20
Meet-In.

Working Toward Sustainability

June 17
Mingle.

July 15
Mingle.

August 19
Make. Learn. Grow.
Market Readiness

September
The Maker City Celebration

October 2
Meet-in.

Scaling

November 18
Resource Fair
with Knoxville’s Arts and Creative Business Organizations

December 16
Holiday Mingle.

+ optional gift exchange

All topics are tentative

We have lots of programming planned for 2025, check out our social. All topics are tentative until reservations are live!

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