Futureland Creator Tour

On Saturday, May 16, creators from across Cleveland will come together for the Futureland Creator Tour, a citywide experience designed to celebrate and activate the region’s growing creator economy.

For one day, studios, cafés, creative venues, and cultural landmarks across the city will transform into hubs for content creation, collaboration, and creative entrepreneurship.

Creators, photographers, videographers, entrepreneurs, influencers, and storytellers will move throughout the city capturing content, meeting collaborators, and participating in immersive experiences designed to inspire creativity and connection.

Whether you're building your brand, creating content, or looking to meet other creatives, this is your opportunity to be part of Cleveland’s creative movement.

Hosted ByFutureland

Futureland is a community-driven innovation ecosystem based in Cleveland focused on connecting technology, creativity, and entrepreneurship to build a more inclusive and collaborative economy.

The Futureland Creator Tour activates the city through three experiences:

Select creative studios will serve as the core hubs of the tour, hosting immersive programming including workshops, content labs, and creator meetups.

Cafés, breweries, and creative venues across Cleveland will serve as additional stops where creators can network, collaborate, and capture content throughout the day.

Curated routes throughout the city will highlight Cleveland’s murals, public art, architecture, and cultural landmarks, encouraging creators to explore the city while producing unique content.

Participants can experience a full day of creator-focused programming including:

• Live content creation labs
• Creator-led workshops and discussions
• Networking with Cleveland creators and entrepreneurs
• Vendor and brand activations
• Curated creator routes exploring the city
• The Futureland Creator Challenge
• A closing celebration bringing the community together

Throughout the tour, creators will have the opportunity to participate in the Futureland Creator Challenge, encouraging participants to explore the city, collaborate with other creators, and produce original content during the event.

Selected creators will be recognized and awarded during the closing celebration.

Info: Enter the Interactive Media Lab at Cleveland Institute of Art and experience immersive technology in action. Discover how creators are using digital tools to build the future of visual storytelling. (Please note the address- 1974 E. 66th Street, Cleveland, OH 44103

Info: Meredith of Organic Lines Art & Design will showcase handcrafted jewelry made from natural elements like flower petals, tea blends, and coffee grounds—highlighting the beauty of organic materials. Her display offers a visually rich, content-ready experience while promoting confidence and self-expression through unique, nature-inspired pieces.

Info: a Content Creation workshop where the purpose is to show you the process from start to finish. By the end of this workshop you will have the tools on the what, when, why and how of content creating.

Info: S&P Work Lab will host a high-energy, multi-use creative hub showcasing a full studio experience—from podcasting and recording to content creation and collaboration. With a curated group of top creatives activating the space, attendees will see firsthand the many ways to create, connect, and produce within a dynamic, professional environment.

Info: Sacred Waters Kava Bar will offer a vibrant, community-driven Creator Stop featuring karaoke, open mic, costumes, and a cookie creation corner. As Ohio’s first kava bar, the space blends cultural tradition with creative expression—giving creators a fun, relaxed environment to connect, perform, and capture unique content.

Info: Discover how visual artists are creating work designed to be seen, shared, and remembered. This conversation dives into how artists are building their presence, developing their style, and turning creativity into visibility in a content-driven world.

Info: Donovan of Teflon Vision will lead an interactive photography and posing activation, featuring live guidance from both a male and female model. Attendees will learn dynamic poses and receive two complimentary photos, creating a hands-on, content-ready experience that builds confidence in front of the camera.

Info: Explore how music artists are shaping the city's sound through creativity, content, and culture. This conversation dives into how artists build their brands, connect with audiences, and define what’s next.

Info: Best practices, as in beginning course for composition, the exposure triangle, and how to effectively use photography to build a professional brand image.

Info: Lucretia of Goddess Aerial Arts will lead a dynamic, movement-based experience blending fitness, creativity, and self-expression through aerial arts. This interactive activation invites creators to step outside their comfort zone, build confidence, and capture unique, elevated content in an inspiring environment.

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Host or Publisher United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland