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TEA NextGen RCAD

The official page for the Themed Entertainment Association’s NextGen Initiative at Ringling College of Art and Design. www.teaconnect.org/NextGen

04/21/2026

Join us this week on Wednesday April 21st at 7:00PM in the INDEX Building for a Cast Member Costume Design Challenge inspired by the world behind the scenes.

This is a chance to explore your creativity and imagine how costuming can transform an experience by capturing attention and telling a story.

04/06/2026

We’re excited to host a special club meeting this week, featuring Francisco Nunez, founder of FrankNDesign.

Join us on Wednesday, April 8 at 7:00 PM in the INDEX Building to hear about his journey building his own business in the design industry and to ask questions.

See you there!

03/30/2026

Hey Designers!
Join us this Wednesday (4/1) at 7:00 PM in the INDEX Center for a fun design challenge.

This week, you’ll be designing a parade float, so bring your ideas and creativity!

See you there!

03/23/2026

Join Jason Surrell, former Senior Show Writer for the Magic Kingdom’s Pirates of the Caribbean attraction refresh, as he presents an inside look at the evolution of this iconic experience. Through a detailed case study, Jason will explore the creative decisions behind integrating Captain Jack Sparrow into the classic ride, offering insight into storytelling, adaptation, and themed entertainment design.

03/15/2026

Happy Women’s History Month!

In celebration, TEA@RCAD is proud to host our Women in the Industry Panel.
Join us for an inspiring conversation with a dynamic group of panelists from the themed entertainment industry as they share their journeys, insights, and experiences navigating a traditionally male-dominated field.

This is an opportunity to learn, ask questions, and celebrate the impact women are making across our industry.

03/07/2026

THANK YOU for allowing us an inside look at your amazing work! We all had so much fun sketching along and listening to your creative journey. 🎨🖌️

02/24/2026

Here ye Here ye! You are here by invited to a royal TEA party featuring guests from Ringling Royals! Come learn about how live entertainment impacts our industry and even hear about what it’s like to act behind the scenes. Finally try your hand at character acting with a fun improv game!

02/23/2026

HEY EVERYONE! Get your sketching tools ready for a special visit from the one and only Imagineer Don Carson! Here we will learn how sketching is an important storytelling asset in our industry. 🎨 ✏️

02/11/2026

Join us to hear alumni reflect on their educational journeys and share how they apply what they learned in their everyday lives and careers. It’s a great opportunity to gain insight on navigating the workforce after graduation!

02/02/2026

HEY EVERYONE! Join us this Wednesday for a delish design challenge. Get your brains geared to the more culinary side of design with a themed food challenge!

01/27/2026

Everyone join us as Kylee Duke shares her experience from the TEA SATE conference! Feel free to come listen and ask questions this Wednesday at the INEX building. See you there!

01/20/2026

Join us this Wednesday for a fun attraction design challenge! This hands on activity allows us experience the world of attraction design and themeing. Can’t wait to see you there! 🎢

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Sarasota, FL

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http://www.teaconnect.org/NextGen/

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