Seattle, WA

A free, annual, one-day educational program providing a learning opportunity for young people, by giving them free, direct access to Creative Industry professionals through networking, experiential learning, engaging workshops, education and industry vendor tabling, and performance. Participants are exposed to a wide range of career opportunities in select creative industries.

Virtual - October Session

Portfolio Office Hours is a drop-in space to get real feedback from industry professionals — no appointment necessary. Bring your portfolio or resume for a live review, or simply stop by to watch, listen, and learn from others.

Hollywood, CA

Asians in Animation, the BRIC Foundation, LatinX in Animation, Legends Animated, Silver Lake Shorts, and the Titmouse Foundation present a showcase of animated short films by emerging creators in the independent filmmaking scene.

Virtual

Join BRIC and entertainment industry leaders to learn how registered apprenticeship can help your company build a skilled talent pipeline with training and wraparound services that prepare talent for long-term success.

Virtual

Join our free, livestreamed Speaker Series! Every month, hear from internationally acclaimed industry professionals speak about their work and creative career pathways.

Los Angeles, CA

Join Wacom and TAG Foundation for a fun, laid-back gathering where you can meet new people, reconnect with colleagues, and enjoy a little friendly competition.

Virtual

Understand what it takes to break into and move up in the entertainment industry from schools and training programs to studio hiring.

Virtual

Join our free, livestreamed Speaker Series! Every month, hear from internationally acclaimed industry professionals speak about their work and creative career pathways.

Virtual - September Session

Portfolio Office Hours is a drop-in space to get real feedback from industry professionals — no appointment necessary. Bring your portfolio or resume for a live review, or simply stop by to watch, listen, and learn from others.

Seattle, WA

Seattle Indies is back with the second year of SLICE (Seattle Loves Indie Creators Expo). Join us on Wednesday 9/2 at McCaw Hall for a one-day Video Games Industry B2B conference built to empower indie and AA game developers!

Virtual

ELAC's Animation and VFX Pre-Apprenticeship certificate program aims to prepare students to enter careers in Animation, VFX, and other entertainment technology industries.

Los Angeles, CA

Celebrate with NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) as they host their August Monthly Film Festival! The program will showcase independent animators from all around the world, as well as other works from international and national filmmakers alike!

Seattle, WA

Educators are invited to go behind the scenes to explore two of Seattle’s most dynamic industries: Film Production and Live Entertainment.

Spokane, WA

Discover how to bridge education and Washington's thriving creative economy. This immersive 6-hour professional development session takes educators behind-the-scenes of Spokane’s creative industries, including media, film, and entertainment.

Virtual

The “Short Animation Fellowship” is a collaborative initiative by the Titmouse Foundation and Warrior Art Camp aimed at early-to-mid career animation filmmakers. This program supports animation professionals in expanding their expertise and creating original animated shorts.

San Diego, CA

Can Hollywood keep up with the pace of change in its own industry? This panel examines what the data reveals about evolving creative industries, from declining production in Los Angeles and continued studio consolidation to the growing role of A.I. and increased reliance on franchise IP.

Virtual

BRIC and Legends Animated have teamed up to launch the 2026 Animation Co-op Grant, awarding $10,000 to support the formation of an animation creator cooperative made up of three or more individuals committed to telling inclusive stories. Join our virtual info session to learn more about eligibility requirements, application tips, and how the cooperative worker model can help creators build sustainable, collaborative businesses.

Virtual

In honor of National Apprenticeship Week, join us for a Virtual Info Session to learn more about the 2026 BRIC Apprenticeship. We'll cover program benefits, tips for preparing a strong application, and what to expect from the experience. You'll also hear directly from previous BRIC Apprentices as they share insights on their on-the-job training and what it's like to launch a career through apprenticeship.

Los Angeles, CA

Join BRIC Foundation and Arts for LA in celebration of National Apprenticeship Week for a convening on strengthening workforce retention in California's creative economy.

Learn how Creative Sector Registered Apprenticeship Programs are building sustainable career pathways and keeping creative talent in LA.

Torrance, CA

Bring your business plans and questions to this full day event designed to empower creatives to take control of their careers. Learn from leaders across the public and private sectors as they share tools and insights about how to start & scale your business, build a brand, and navigate today’s creative entrepreneurship landscape.

Tacoma, WA

BRIC will be presenting alongside WA Filmworks and the Creative Economy lead for WA’s Department of Commerce. They will be discussing what the current landscape looks like and explore strategies for supporting creative workers.