AIGA Jacksonville

13/04/2026

Still looking for reviewers to help fill our morning, afternoon, and full day sessions! Anyone with at least two years of industry experience is welcome to be a reviewer! You will review student portfolios in a one-on-one setting and will see approximately three to five students during the review.

Reviewing is free and a great way to give back to students, emerging professionals, and your creative community! Reviewers will be provided lunch, light snacks, beverages, and free entry into our portfolio review speaker event featuring Colin Barnes (keynote link will be emailed to Portfolio Review attendees).

Reviewer Timeslots:
Morning Half-day: 9:30 am -12:00 pm
Afternoon Half-day: 12:30-3:00 pm
Full-day 9:30 am -3:30 pm

Register today!

Get your work reviewed by pros at AIGA Jacksonville's 37th Annual Portfolio Review on April 18th!

10/04/2026

Colin Barnes, Creative Director at ForsMarsh, talks through what creative effectiveness looks like in practice.
We’re so excited to welcome Colin Barnes. Colin is a creative director with 15+ years of experience leading national public health campaigns from concept through launch. He guides the creative vision and manages cross-functional teams of strategists, writers, designers, animators, and developers. His campaigns translate behavioral research and stakeholder input into scalable creative platforms across broadcast, digital, social, experiential, and web. His portfolio includes award-winning work for the CDC, the National Coalition for Sexual Health, the National Eye Institute, the World Affairs Council, and ALS.

Event Date and Time:
Friday, April 17, 2026
7:00 - 8:00 pm

Event Location:
Virtual! We will provide the Zoom link via email.

Tickets:
Free for Saturday Portfolio Attendees
$5 General Admission https://www.eventbrite.com/e/head-heart-hands-a-framework-for-creative-effectiveness-virtual-keynote-tickets-1986855938597

09/03/2026

AIGA Jacksonville invites you to attend the 37th Annual Student Portfolio Review! Design students or designers looking to refresh their portfolios will be paired with local design professionals for feedback on their final portfolios or works-in-progress. All Portfolio Review entries include lunch, light snacks, beverages, and free entry into our portfolio review speaker event.

Hurry, early bird pricing ends Monday, April 13th!

Event Date and Time:
Saturday, April 18, 2026
9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Event Location:
Jacksonville University
Health Sciences Buidling Lobby
2800 University Blvd N, Jacksonville, FL 32211

Tickets:
$30 Early Bird - Ends on Monday, April 13th
$50 Review (Includes Lunch, Review, Friday Night Speaker)
$20 Observers
$10 Saturday Competition
Get your tickets today! (Link in bio)
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Call for Reviewers
Anyone with at least two years of industry experience is welcome to be a reviewer! You will review student portfolios in a one-on-one setting and will see approximately three to five students during the review.

Reviewing is free and a great way to give back to students, emerging professionals, and your creative community! Reviewers will be provided lunch, light snacks, beverages, and free entry into our portfolio review speaker event.

Reviewer Timeslots:
Morning Half-day: 9:30 am -12:00 pm
Afternoon Half-day: 12:30-3:00 pm
Full-day 9:30 am -3:30 pm
Secure your spot!

09/11/2025

We’re back to second Thursdays! Join us Thursday Nov. 13th for another networking event for creatives in Jax Beach, this time at Ink Factory (602 Shetter Ave
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250)

Creatives of all disciplines are welcome to join and mingle with like-minded professionals. Bring your business cards and as always, this event is free to attend and we ask that you please partake responsibly.

22/10/2025

🗣️Caling all design students and professionals! We invite you to attend our Fall Portfolio Review: Speed Dating Edition on Thursday November 20th at Flagler from 6 to 8 PM. Design students or professional designers looking to refresh their portfolios can meet with local design professionals for feedback on a few portfolio projects or works in progress.

Reviewees, here’s how to prep:
✅Bring 1 or 2 portfolio projects
✅Prepare your elevator pitch for projects
✅Register for one of the time slots

We’re also looking for reviewers 👀 If you’re a design professional with +2 years of experience and looking to give back to the design community, this is a great opportunity to share your knowledge with incoming professionals.

Sign up using the link in our bio! ⤴️

03/09/2025

Join us Friday Sept. 12th for another networking event for creatives in Jax Beach, this time at Southern Swells! 1312 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

Creatives of all disciplines are welcome to join and mingle with like-minded professionals. Bring your business cards and as always, this event is free to attend and we ask that you please partake responsibly.

13/08/2025

August Edition!📍Feeling stuck in your creative career?
You’re not alone—and you’re not broken.
You just need a new plan.
Join creative Career Coach Marq Mervin () and AIGA Jax for The Game Plan on Wed, Aug 20, a 2-hour recalibration experience for creatives ready to trade burnout and busywork for clarity and movement.
🕕 6–8pm | 🎟️ Save your seat now – Link in Bio

30/07/2025

Bulseye! 🎯 Dart Bar is the winner of our C&C Venue poll! Thank you to everyone who voted.

Join us on Friday, August 8th from 6-8 pm at Dart Bar & Games (1261 King St, Jacksonville). Come for the drinks, but stay for some friendly competition!

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08/07/2025

📍Feeling stuck in your creative career?
You’re not alone—and you’re not broken.
You just need a new plan.

Join creative Career Coach Marq Mervin () and AIGA Jax for The Game Plan on July 24, a 2-hour recalibration experience for creatives ready to trade burnout and busywork for clarity and movement.

🕕 6–8pm | 🎟️ Save your seat now – Link in Bio

27/05/2025

St. Augustine C&C in June!
Join us Friday June 13th for another networking event for creatives in St. Augustine, this time at Spinster Abbott’s!

61 San Marco Avenue, Saint Augustine, Fl 32084

Creatives of all disciplines are welcome to join and mingle with like-minded professionals. Bring your business cards and as always, this event is free to attend and we ask that you please partake responsibly.

23/05/2025

Heads up! Our meet time is pushed to 8 AM, we apologize for the inconvenience! Hope to see you shortly!