CreativeMornings Fort Worth

09/15/2026

Think outside the building.

What makes architecture memorable? Is it the materials? The details? The way a space works? Or is it something more personal?

This month, CreativeMornings/Fort Worth welcomes Rick Garza, principal of RPGA Design Group, to talk about designing spaces that go beyond the blueprint and reflect the people who inhabit them.

Rick has 35+ years of experience with memorable projects, from custom homes across Fort Worth to the transformation of a long-vacant 1925 Dallas landmark. Join us and get a fresh perspective on architecture and creativity!

📍 at
🕗 Friday, September 25th - 8:30 AM
🌎 Global Theme : CURRENT
🎟️ Registration Link in bio!

09/08/2026

✨ Mark your calendars for September 25th at 8:30AM to join us for this month's talk. ✨

September’s global theme is CURRENT.

It was chosen by our Columbia chapter in Missouri , illustrated by Bethanie Irons , and is presented by Adobe .

Follow the flow with this month’s hashtag:

08/28/2026

Fort Worth artist Melanie Summers brought creativity and loads of personality to the August meeting of CreativeMornings/Fort Worth, where she shared her story through this month’s theme: the resilience of the palm tree.

Summers was diagnosed with Stargardt’s disease just two weeks before graduating high school, a condition that left her with gaps in her vision. She also told the story of an elementary school teacher who made a lasting impression by encouraging her to do more. Years later, that same teacher would become part of the story of her creative career.

After many years working in radio and marketing, Summers eventually found her way to art. Her business began with a stain on her daughter’s clothing, which led her to tie-dye and, eventually, to the unpredictable process of ice dyeing. Her first sale went to the son of that elementary school teacher. From there came pop-up events, a gallery show and, ultimately, recognition as an Emerging Artist at the 2025 Main Street Fort Worth Arts Festival.

“Every time I wanted to quit, there were little nudges that kept me going,” she said.

Today, Summers creates one-of-a-kind pieces on canvas and fabric through her Fort Worth-based studio, Blind Eyed Designs.

For Summers, resilience is a vital part of her story. “It’s not so much about surviving the storms. It’s about what happened because of the storm,” she said. “Those challenges make us who we are.”

True to Summers’ unapologetic creative spirit, her work comes with a tagline that says it all: “Made with Love and Profanity.”

Huge thanks to our sponsors, partners and volunteers:
📍 Our venue host Riverside Coworking Riverside Coworking
🧘 Our comfortable seating from Nonprofit Yoga Studio in Fort Worth
☕️ Coffee provided by Clampitt Paper
🥐 Breakfast provided by
🌎 CreativeMornings global sponsor Adobe for supporting all chapters gathering around the world seeking community and inspiration.

08/24/2026

✨ This Friday: see creativity differently!

Melanie Summers, founder of Blind Eyed Designs, transforms forgotten garments into one-of-a-kind wearable art through the unpredictable process of ice dyeing. Join us as she shares what creativity and resilience have taught her.

📍 at Riverside Coworking
🕗 Friday, August 28th - 8:30AM
🌎 Global theme: Nakhlah نخلة (pronounced NAKH·lah) is an Arabic word meaning “palm.”
🎟 Registration link in bio or visit > https://creativemornings.com/talks/melanie-summers
🗣 Melanie Mitchell Summers

08/14/2026

You don’t always have to see what’s ahead to create something extraordinary.

That’s the spirit behind Blind Eyed Designs, the brand founded by Fort Worth artist Melanie Summers. She takes forgotten garments and transforms them into wearable art using ice dyeing, a process that allows color, chemistry, and chance to shape each piece. Her work reflects a larger lesson she’s learned through living with blindness: sometimes you don’t need a clear view of what’s ahead to move forward. Come hear Melanie share her story and unique approach to creativity.

📍 at Riverside Coworking
🕗 Friday, August 28th - 8:30AM
🌎 Global theme: Nakhlah نخلة (pronounced NAKH·lah) is an Arabic word meaning “palm.”
🎟 Registration link > https://creativemornings.com/talks/melanie-summers
🗣 Melanie Mitchell Summers

CreativeMornings is a breakfast lecture series for the creative community. Join us at one of our free monthly events around the world or watch the talks online!

08/12/2026

August’s global theme is NAKHLAH. In Arabic, it means “palm.” It was chosen by our Khobar chapter in Saudi Arabia and illustrated by Rahaf Al-Badri. https://creativemornings.com/blog/august-theme-nakhlah Grow stronger with this month’s hashtag:

✨ Mark your calendars for 8:30AM on August 28th at Riverside Coworking ✨

08/05/2026

For José Miguel "Mike" López, creativity isn't about winning. It's about growing.

At the July CreativeMornings/Fort Worth gathering, the Dallas Mavericks Senior Art Director shared highlights from his wide-ranging creative journey, from drawing as a young child in Mexico City to helping shape the visual identity of one of the NBA's most recognizable franchises. Along the way, he has worked on everything from global brands and sports marketing to graphic novels and personal projects, proving that talent and persistence can lead to unexpected opportunities.

López challenged the audience to rethink the meaning of competencia. Rather than competing against others, he described it as striving together toward a common goal. Creativity, he said, is about testing ideas, pushing boundaries, and making an impact, not feeding egos.

Drawing on examples from Mavericks campaigns, community projects in Mexico, themed game-night experiences, and award-winning design work, López showed how thoughtful storytelling can bring people together and leave a lasting impression.

His closing message was simple: surround yourself with people who encourage you to keep creating, stay curious, and keep pushing yourself to grow.

Huge thank you Mike for sharing with us, and to our volunteers and sponsors who make this happen every month!
📍 Our venue host BLANC cowork + studio
☕️ Coffee provided by Clampitt Paper Company
🥐 Breakfast provided by Testimony Creative
🌎 CreativeMorning global sponsor Adobe e for supporting all chapters gathering around the world seeking community and inspiration.

07/27/2026

THIS FRIDAY: Step inside the Mavericks' creative playbook! Join José Miguel "Mike" López, Senior Art Director for the Dallas Mavericks, as he shares lessons from a career that has taken him from Mexico City to the NBA, graphic novels to film, and everywhere creativity can lead.

Register to join us Friday at BLANC cowork + studio! https://creativemornings.com/talks/mike-lopez

07/23/2026

Ever wondered what CreativeMornings is all about? We are part of the world’s largest face-to-face creative community. Every month, we gather in 253 cities across 73 countries, for free. Each chapter is run by volunteers who believe in the power of bringing together creative people to find inspiration and encouragement.

This isn't just another networking event or learning session. Sure, it can be those things if you need it to be, but we're really about friendly faces, high-fives, and connection.

So if you're curious, we'd love to see you at the next event. Our local Fort Worth chapter hosts on the last Friday of each month at 8:30 in the morning. Don't worry, we'll have hot coffee and breakfast bites waiting for you. See you soon!