Presented by Cirrus Visual's Art Director, Chris Carls, this session takes a deep dive into the world of direct mail, guiding you through the entire process—from purchasing a mailing list and designing for success to preparing files and delivering them to the mail house.

Whether you're a designer, marketer, or business owner, you'll gain valuable insights and practical knowledge to confidently incorporate direct mail into your marketing strategy and become a stronger advocate for its effectiveness.

CreativePro Design + Marketing Summit. September 14 & 15, 2026, Online.

The how-to event built to help you create faster, collaborate better, and stay current with today’s tools and trends.

Chris will be presenting "Design Direct Mail that Delivers" on Tuesday, 9/15. This is a variation of the talk I'll give at Cirrus, and comes with an exclusive handout that's PACKED with so much more information.
Use code "JOINUS" to get $100 off the event.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO AND TO REGISTER

UP NEXT at CIRRUS VISUAL:

Cirrus Visual's 18th Annual Photo Contest. Opens on Wednesday, 8/19.

World Photography Day is always the start of this historic Photo Contest. Selected winners will be featured in our famous calendar. All entrants get a spot on the back cover. You'll have to wait for our "Calendar Release Party" in December to find out who won!

CLICK HERE to submit photos (After August 19).

OTHER EVENTS:

Creative Networking Night. Monday, August 10, 5:30pm at Tucson Gallery.

This gathering is part mini talk, part creative networking night, and part pep talk for anyone trying to make a living from the many things they love.

Julie Bonner, Tucson artist, educator, and creative entrepreneur, will share stories and lessons from her own multi-passionate creative career, spanning art, teaching, products, and community events. RSVP

Art Heals Arizona's "Resilient Hearts Symposium". August 13 at Venue 8600 in Phoenix. This Symposium brings together partners, mentors, volunteers, artists, educators, and youth-serving agencies for a one day event, featuring plenary learning sessions, breakout sessions, and expressive art experiences. Local creative and educator, Angela Soliz is one of the speakers! INFO

InDesign User Group: Hidden Gems in Photoshop & Firefly for Creative Image Making. August 20, 4:30pm (Online).

In this advanced, creativity-focused session, Lisa Carney shares the lesser-known Photoshop features and integrated Adobe Firefly AI tools she uses to create imaginative, visually rich images, from conceptual composites to stylized portraits and social-ready art pieces. RSVP

Sketch Cabaret. Thursday August 27, 7-9pm at Temple Arts Collective. Sketch Cabaret is an immersive social art experience where life drawing meets performance art. This life drawing session features self-styled muses from Tucson’s arts and entertainment community—visually captivating individuals. Envision dancers, actors, writers, artists, musicians in intriguing poses. REGISTER HERE

UofA "Material Matters" Graduate Student Art Show. Reception Thursday, August 27, 4-6pm at Lionel Rombach Gallery. Graduate students from the University of Arizona School of Art present a new participatory arts-based research exhibition, “Material Matters: Endeavors in Arts-Based Inquiry". The show frames artmaking as an active method of inquiry. MORE INFO

Creative Mornings. Friday, August 28, 8:30am, Location TBD. Featuring Josie Rios, a member of the Akimel O'odham / Gila River Indian Community and Chicana. She is the beading artist of Beads Over Diamonds and the Organizer of The Indigenous Market. Based in Tucson, she draws inspiration from the vibrant colors of the desert landscape, the renowned sunsets, and her lifelong experiences growing up in Tucson. RSVP

TenWest Connects. Wednesday, September 2, 5:30pm-7:30pm, at Tap and Bottle NORTH.

Co-hosted with the University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI) and supported by Vantage West Credit Union & Arizona Arts Live.

Come catch up with the community, hear some exciting TENWEST 2027 announcements, and enjoy an evening of conversation with founders, creatives, builders, and community members from across Tucson. MORE INFO

Odyssey Storytelling Presents: Dancing with Demons, September 10, 2026, Kiva Room at UofA.

Odyssey Storytelling brings Tucson’s diverse voices to the forefront through the art of storytelling. Our mission is to enrich the local arts and culture scene by sharing powerful narratives that resonate with and reflect our community. MORE INFO & GET TICKETS

CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES

The Lens Lab for 8-11 year olds, Fridays in September, $125. This session of The Lens Lab is for our younger aspiring artists and photographers! We will learn some of the history of photography, tools photographers use, how their cameras work, how light and color affect a scene, and what makes a great picture through hands-on science experiments, art, and of course, getting cameras into the kids' hands. MORE INFO

JOBS

Town of Marana. Visual Communications Designer. APPLY HERE

Fast Signs. Graphic Designer APPLY HERE

UofA (8 openings). APPLY HERE

Creative Machines. Marketing Department. APPLY HERE

Tucson JCC. Graphic Designer & Marketing Manager positions. APPLY HERE

Ben's Bells. Marketing Coordinator. APPLY HERE

Please let me know if you hear of any design/creative employment opportunities. I'd love to list more jobs for our community!

NEED AN INTERN?

Help Shape the Future Workforce in Pima County

Pima Community College’s Employer Engagement & Career Services (EECS) is seeking local employers interested in hosting student interns or job shadow experiences. These opportunities help students explore careers while allowing employers to connect with emerging talent.

CLICK HERE to learn more about partnering with us, or contact Emily Marshall at emarshall6@pima.edu

Do you have any CREATIVE EVENTS or JOB OPENINGS to share?

Send local designer resources to me and I'll help spread the love!

Be inspired!

-Chris