CreativeMornings Tucson

If there's one thing we learned from Nicci's talk, it's that some of our best moments can come from taking unconventional paths!

Thank you to everyone who joined us at club congress last Friday morning. 🎉

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Our theme for June is CURATE. It was chosen by our Orange County chapter in California, illustrated by Fred Villa, and is presented by Adobe.

Our Orange County chapter had this to say about the significance of this month’s theme:

“To us, curate is about perspective. In a world overflowing with information, content, ideas, and tools, the ability to curate—to choose, shape, and sequence—has become more powerful than simply knowing or creating. It’s no longer just about the outcome, but about crafting a thoughtful and meaningful experience that reflects a deeper creative vision.”

(Watch this video from our Orange County chapter for more on what curate means to them.)

You can curate your wardrobe, the perfect playlist, and your instagram grid. But every creative act is an exercise in curation. The writer picks which sentence stays and which gets cut. The designer chooses the ideal font out of thousands available. The photographer frames the right shot at the right time.

But curation is not just selection. It’s about attention. What do you let in? What do you choose to care about? Each of us is a curator of our own inner museum: a gallery of the influences we honor and the collection of ideas we pursue.

We live in a time of overwhelming abundance. Instead of obsessing over what looks good together, contemplate why your choices belong together. Distill your taste into a point of view that is uniquely yours. Then ruthlessly express it in your work and how you live your life.

It’s MAY! Our topic this month is CREATE and our speaker is none other than Nicci Radhe aka and . ✨

Nicci is a Tucson-based photographer, videographer, horticulturist, and multidisciplinary creative whose work is deeply rooted in community, art, and the Sonoran Desert landscape.

While known for documenting Tucson’s creative scenes she is also the founder of , where she shares about regenerative growing practices, teaches workshops, holds plant sales, and partners with local organizations like Tucson Organic Gardeners.

Nicci’s blended all her passions into a successful career, and we can't wait to share it with you all!

RSVP at the link in bio.

Look at all these morning people 💗 Thanks to everyone who joined us last month at for Ember with Melissa Brown-Dominguez & .

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Our theme for May is CREATE. It was chosen in collaboration with our global partner Adobe and illustrated by Ana Grigorovici.

This marks the first time we have ever worked with a global partner to select a monthly theme. Because at CreativeMornings, we believe everyone is creative—and Adobe couldn’t agree more. Together, we’re bringing you the motivation and accountability you need to bring your ideas to life. 

For our theme CREATE, we’re throwing a month-long celebration of YOUR passion projects! 

We understand the challenges of creating something you love. From fitting it into your busy life to fighting off imposter syndrome; the struggle is real. And one of the biggest hurdles is a lack of accountability. So, let’s come together and support one another! 

What if we gave our personal creative projects a collective deadline?

Release Day on May 29th is when we all finally share that special thing we’ve been working on. It’s a motivating moment to declare, “here it is!”  No matter how imperfect or polished it may be.

Learn more about Release Day at the link in bio!

We’re shaking up the usual format for a special morning of conversation, connection, and community. This Friday, we’re stepping outside our single-speaker format and welcoming two inspiring local leaders to explore this month’s global theme: Ember.

Joining us are Lisa Warman, founder of COSME Astrology, and Melissa Brown-Dominguez, creative leader, arts advocate, and co-founder of .

Join us from 8:30-10:00AM this Friday to hear from these incredible ladies.

RSVP at the link in bio, see you at !

Our theme for April is EMBER. It was chosen by our Poulsbo chapter in Washington and illustrated by Sarah Gordon.

The literal meaning of ember is a small piece of burning or glowing coal or wood in a dying fire. But as a metaphor, it means so much more.

Our Poulsbo chapter had this to say about the significance of this month’s theme:

“Embers represent the quiet, enduring remnants of fire—what remains after the intensity fades. They carry a smoldering potential, a subtle strength that holds heat long after the flames have gone. As a quieter community outside the city, we may not always burn the brightest, but we never burn out. Our spark lives in reflection, resilience, and the space we have to pause, think, and grow.

In those calm moments, we find what many others miss: the steady glow of ideas, relationships, and dreams that don’t need noise to thrive. Embers remind us that even after challenges or change, something powerful remains—ready to reignite when needed. We hold that same quiet fire within ourselves, and in community with each other, we kindle more.

Together, we tend the quiet fire—fueling one another through presence, care, and shared warmth.”

We’re teaming up again with to kick off Creative Day on Friday, March 27 from 8:00–9:45AM at (yes, earlier than usual!).

This month’s theme is LOCAL, and who better to bring it to life than members from the / . 💛

From celebrating risk-takers and dream-makers to building a community rooted in resilience and connection, their work reminds us that it’s not just about commerce, it’s about community.

RSVP to this free event at the link in bio.

Tucson! We’re excited to have join us as our February speaker next Friday, February 27th from 8:30-10:00AM at . 💘

Desiree Hammond is a third-generation Arizonan Black Chicana with over a decade of experience in nonprofit leadership, women’s advocacy, and wellness. She currently works at the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona and has previously worked with Greater Tucson Leadership, The Dunbar Pavilion, and Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona in program and operations roles focused on expanding community impact.

Beyond her nonprofit work, Desiree is a certified yoga instructor, somatic practitioner, and full-spectrum doula. She has collaborated with human rights activist and professor Loretta J. Ross on the “Calling In” framework and was featured in the University of Arizona’s Afro-Chicanx Digital Humanities Storytelling Project. She also co-produced and co-directed Unerased: Stories of Black Tucsonans.

A pleasure activist and holistic health enthusiast, Desiree is dedicated to creating inclusive spaces that center wellness, somatics, art, and healing justice.

✨We can’t wait for her talk and invite you to join us! RSVP to this free event at the link in bio.✨