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CreateHER 2026: The Main Character Era.

Monday, Feb. 9 - Friday, Feb. 13


The Blueprint for the Multi-Hyphenate. The Lab for the Visionary.
We’re back for year two, and we’re breaking the fourth wall. CreateHER 2026 is where Spelman’s creative powerhouses and STEAM innovators collide to build the future of culture.

Beyond the Canvas: The Evolution of the Spelman Creative
Last year, we set the stage. This year, we’re rewriting the script. CreateHER 2026 is expanding to bridge the gap between high-art storytelling and technical innovation.

We’ve officially entered our STEAM Era. From the chemistry of the "glow-up" to the logic behind the virtual world, we are proving that Black Girl Magic isn't just an aesthetic—it’s an architecture. Whether you’re coding the next viral indie game, formulating the future of skincare, or directing a cinematic masterpiece, you aren't just choosing a major; you’re building a legacy.

What to expect:

  • Curated Masterclasses: Hands-on sessions that turn "hobbies" into "industries."
  • The Research Gallery: Where creativity meets data-driven innovation.
  • Networking Lounges: Access to the people currently in the rooms you're headed for.
  • Portfolio Power-Ups: Direct feedback on your work from the pros.

CreateHER Creative Career Fest is a week-long experience that provides a platform for students interested in creative fields. The event is from February 9 - 13, at various locations around campus.

Event Schedule


The Curation Code: Transforming Events into Experiences
Description: A session on moving beyond trendy events to curating world-class, immersive experiences that build brand loyalty.
Date: Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Location: Camille Olivia Hanks Cosby, Ed.D. Academic Center Lobby (Tentative)

Audition Workshop
Description: A mock audition workshop with Alliance Theatre artists to learn techniques, review headshots, and receive individualized feedback.
Date: Friday, Feb. 13, 2026
Time: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: CIA Forum

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Contact Info

Career Planning and Development

350 Spelman Lane S.W.
Atlanta, GA 30314

404-270-5273
cpd@spelman.edu

Monday – Friday | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

CreateHER Creative Career Fest Event Schedule

CreateHER Creative Career Fest is a week-long experience that provides a platform for students interested in creative fields. The event is from February 9 - 13, at various locations around campus.

Download the Playbill

From Ideas to Impact: Creativity and Careers in Beauty
Description: A special Mind Candy Beauty x DreamHER podcast episode recorded live, sharing lessons on turning passion into a profession within the beauty industry.
Date: Monday, Feb. 9, 2026
Time: Online Drop
Location: Online

The Bold Audition: Master Your Performance                                                           
Description: A mock audition workshop with Alliance Theatre artists to learn techniques, review headshots, and receive individualized feedback. Come ready with a monologue, song, or original performance piece!
Date: Monday, Feb. 9, 2026
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Location: Manley Atrium                                                              

Find Your Frequency                                                                                                 
Description: Your creativity deserves to be heard. Whether you dance, draw, game, write, or create content, this hands-on session shows you how to turn ideas into sound. Record your own audio clip, level up your storytelling, and get live feedback. Walk away with a sample for your portfolio and the tools to make your work hit in any medium. 
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: LLC2                                                                           

The AI Edge: Future-Proofing Your Creative Career 
Description:Stop sleeping on your potential and start using AI to main-character your career. This workshop is a total deep dive into leveraging AI tools to optimize your portfolio and resume so they actually stand out. We’re moving past the basics to show you how to automate the boring stuff, polish your professional brand, and land those high-paying roles. It is giving high-tech strategy meets creative excellence. Secure the bag and the brand by making AI your ultimate co-founder.
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: LLC2                                                                 
                                                                           

Esports Blueprint: Leveling Up for POC Creatives                                                     
Description: Gaming Tournament! This workshop provides a roadmap for people of color to navigate corporate platforms and local economies. The vibe includes live tournaments for Mario Kart, Pokémon, and Smash, with exclusive prizes for winners.
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Date: Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Location: Manley Atrium

Sync or Swim: Mastering the Music Business
Description: An educational initiative using film and music to teach students how to build careers in sync licensing and music entrepreneurship.
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Location: LLC2

The Luxe Brand Atelier: Aesthetic to Asset                                                                
Description: Stop playing small and start your creative residency. In this high-glam atelier, I am showing you how to architect a multi-stream portfolio that is as polished as it is profitable. Using the DNA of Daisi Jo Reviews and My Product Model, we are breaking down how to turn your personal aesthetic into a scale-able brand.
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Suites Private Dining

I Will Wear My Bonnet Wherever I Want To and Other Black Girl Stories                
Description: Author and spoken word poet Amena Brown performs stories from her upcoming book, followed by a Q&A with students.
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: LLC2

BrandHER Lab: From Creator to AI-Powered Curator
Description: An interactive session for creative majors to learn how to shape a compelling personal brand using next-generation AI tools.
Date: Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: LLC2

Beyond the RSVP: Engineering Immersive Culture                                                   
Description: A session on moving beyond trendy events to curating world-class, immersive experiences that build brand loyalty.
Date: Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: LLC2

Rhythm & Revenue: The Afro-Digital Masterclass                                                     
Description: Level up your movement and your brand at this masterclass. We are bridging the gap between traditional West African foundations and the Afrobeats and Amapiano moves taking over your feed. Sharpen your technique, then collab with the squad to film high-key fire content. We are also dropping gems on digital marketing and professional branding to help you turn your passion into a literal paycheck. It is giving cultural mastery meets CEO energy. Do not miss the vibe.
Date: Friday, Feb. 13, 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: CI & A Building, Dance Studio 2-Room 106

Creative Career Areas

Music

This category celebrates sound as a creative language. From vocalists, instrumentalists, producers, DJs, and composers to artists experimenting with sound design, scoring, or sonic storytelling—Music at CreateHER is about expression, emotion, and originality. Whether you’re performing live, producing behind the scenes, or blending genres in new ways, this space amplifies your voice.

Performance

Movement, presence, and energy take center stage here. Performance includes dance, theater, spoken movement, live art, performance art, and embodied storytelling of all kinds. This category honors creatives who use their bodies, expressions, and stage presence to communicate ideas, emotions, and experiences—blurring the lines between art and audience.

Innovation Arts

This category is for the creatives who don’t fit neatly in a box—and don’t want to. Innovative Arts highlights experimental, interdisciplinary, and future-forward work such as digital art, gaming, immersive experiences, fashion as art, interactive installations, tech-driven creativity, and mixed media. If your art pushes boundaries, merges mediums, or reimagines what creativity can look like, you belong here.

Storytelling

Stories shape culture—and this category centers the creatives who tell them. Storytelling includes film, documentary, photography, creative writing, poetry, podcasting, content creation, animation, and narrative-driven projects across platforms. Whether your story is visual, written, spoken, or experienced, this space honors the power of voice, perspective, and truth.
Submit Your Work to the CreateHER Gallery.

Own the Narrative. Showcase the Science. Be the Muse.
The CreateHER Gallery is the heart of our 2026 experience—a curated space dedicated to the visionary work of Spelmanites. We are looking for the bold, the technical, and the unapologetically creative. Whether you’re a podcast host, a game dev, a chemist, or a director, it’s time to take up space.

We are currently accepting:

  • Audio/Visual: Podcast pilots, soundscapes, and social-first storytelling.
  • Digital Worlds: Game demos, interactive links, and UX/UI designs.
  • The Lens: Short films, cinematography reels, and photography portfolios.
  • The Lab: Cosmetic formulations, product concepts, and research posters.

 

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