OUR MISSION

CONVERGE is dedicated to promoting the education and celebration of creativity. Through dynamic workshops, events, and collaborative initiatives, we strive to empower individuals to explore, express, and elevate their creative potential, fostering a community where innovation thrives and artistic endeavors make a lasting impact.

OUR WHY

At CONVERGE, our driving force is a conviction that everyone possesses a unique spark of creativity waiting to be ignited. We exist to help foster that creative expression, inspire the next generation of creatives, and build a landscape in the city of Atlanta where diverse voices can CONVERGE to make a positive difference together.

OUR PRINCIPLES

  • Fueling innovation, CREATE is the heartbeat of our mission. It empowers individuals to unleash their imagination, fostering a culture where original ideas are born and artistic expression knows no bounds.

  • In the spirit of shared creativity, COLLABORATE stands as a pillar of connection. By bringing diverse talents together, we amplify the impact of creative endeavors, promoting a culture of collective achievement.

  • CULTIVATE embodies our commitment to nurturing the next generation of creatives. Through education and mentorship, we sow the seeds of inspiration, ensuring a vibrant and inclusive future for the world of art and design.

  • CONNECT is the bridge that spans artistic realms. By fostering connections across diverse creative landscapes, we enable a network where ideas converge, sparking new possibilities and expanding the horizons of collaborative imagination.

  • At the heart of our principles, CONVERGE signifies the power of unity. It's the culmination of creativity, a space where individual talents meet, intertwine, and evolve into a force that transforms communities and enriches the creative enviornment of Atlanta.

Creativity is the single most important skill in the world

LinkedIn Learning, 2019.

78% of college-educated workers over 25 wish they had more creative ability. –

Adobe (Hiring for the Future), 2014.

Creativity has been proven in extensive research to relieve both stress and anxiety. Creativity also helps lessen the shame, anger, and depression felt by those who have experienced trauma.

Barbara Field (Very Well Mind) 2021.

According to the science on daydreaming, [it] provides a mental incubation period that can enhance creative thinking, long-term planning, and self-awareness.

John Paul Titlo (Fast Company), 2016.

Creative problem solving sessions with groups that have even a minimal amount of training in creativity tools and principles generated 350% as many ideas than groups without training; these ideas were 415% more original.

Puccio, et al.