Creativity Speaks Full Series Pass

Schedule

Tue, 15 Jul, 2025 at 05:30 pm to Wed, 15 Oct, 2025 at 07:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

The Urban Hive | Sacramento, CA

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Join us for the kickoff of a yearlong celebration: 10 years of creative inspiration, connection, and community in Sacramento.
About this Event

One Pass. Four Events. Unlimited Inspiration.

Celebrate 10 Years of Sacramento’s creative momentum with a Season Pass that gets you into all four can’t-miss events—at a discounted rate!

The Creative Futures Season Pass offers exclusive access to all four live speaker nights, featuring Sacramento’s most inspiring and accomplished creative leaders. Expect laughter, insight, connection, and serious creative fuel.

Get all four events for one low price—and save your spot before they sell out!



Featured Speakers

🎙️ July 15 — Nick Barry & Melissa Muganzo

Nick Barry is a British-born, Sacramento-based Design Director at Goodness (formerly Bukwild) with over 15 years of experience in digital, print, and brand design. Nick brings a collaborative spirit, a passion for mentorship, and a deep curiosity for creative exploration that spans analogue to digital.

Melissa Muganzo (SHE/THEY/SIS) is a powerhouse activist, entertainer, and entrepreneur. Founder of Muganzo Entertainment and owner of Mindy’s Kitchen, Melissa uses her platforms to champion Black brilliance and joy. From magazine covers to billboards, her voice uplifts marginalized communities and drives cultural transformation.


🎙️ August 12 -- Marcus “Mars” Parker & Chris Inclenrock

Marcus “Mars” Parker is a beloved Sacramento comedian and producer known for his long-running show WTF Wednesdays and viral videos celebrating Sacramento life. Fresh off his first comedy special I’M A GROWN ASS MAN, Mars brings heart and hilarity to every stage.

Chris Inclenrock is a visionary Creative Director with over 20 years of experience delivering impactful brand experiences across industries. From startups to global icons like Google, Disney, and Microsoft, Chris specializes in turning strategy into standout creative that moves audiences.


🎙️September 9 -- Ryan Orcutt & Sonya Harris

Ryan Orcutt is a veteran Creative Director and Head of Design with over two decades of experience crafting unforgettable presentations for global brands and changemakers like Al Gore and Elizabeth Warren. His work merges design with storytelling to elevate ideas into impact.

Sonya Harris is the founder of Sage Strategies and a civic engagement leader who’s helped shape some of California’s most ambitious public outreach campaigns—including Census 2020 and Vaccinate ALL 58. A board leader and strategist, Sonya brings deep insight into cross-sector creativity and community building.


🎙️ October 15 -- Heather Caswell, Tamara Lawrence & Phil Tretheway

Heather Caswell is Creative Director and Principal at Thomas|Ferrous Design, where she specializes in branding and packaging design—especially in the food world. She’s a founding voice of Creativity+, the precursor to CCA, and a long-time design leader in Sacramento.

Tamara Lawrence is a global Creative Director, strategist, and storyteller who has led teams for top-tier brands like Disney, Uber, and Zillow. Co-founder of Creativity+ and Capital Creative Alliance, Tamara is committed to mentoring the next generation of creative leaders.

Phil Tretheway is an award-winning designer and VP at Position, a branding and web studio. A third-generation Sacramentan, Phil helped launch Metro EDGE, the Emerge Summit, and Creativity+, and now serves as President of the Capital Creative Alliance. He’s also the creative mind behind Spirit Wings—a public art series in downtown Sacramento.


About Creativity Speaks
Creativity Speaks is a program designed to celebrate local creatives, offer attendees a source of inspiration from creatives outside their industry, and strengthen Sacramento's creative community. The program manifests as live salon-style events and features traditional and non-traditional creatives to help draw a mixed audience and encourage intermingling between creative industries. Creativity Speaks is dedicated to equitable representation and a celebration of the diversity of creative thought.

Become a member!
When you become a Capitol Creative Alliance member you’ll have access to a discount code for all Creativity Speaks events! Sign up today at https://capitol-creative-alliance.circle.so/home and use the code in our "Happenings" tab.


Huge thanks to our partners:

🏢 Urban Hive — for generously hosting us in their beautiful space

🍻 Bike Dog Brewing Co. — for their continued support and community spirit


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The Urban Hive, 730 I Street, Sacramento, United States

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