The Cleveland Game Developers (CGD) is an open group of artists, developers, designers and musicians. We welcome everyone of any skill level interested in creating games or discussing them. We offer our members a regular monthly meeting as well as presentations, workshops and game jam events. We also abide by a Social Code and Anti-Harassment Policy that promotes group collaboration, respect and inclusion. Social Code: http://bit.ly/10GctIf Anti-Harassment Policy: http://bit.ly/10Gdm3E

Hi everyone. This is a group for everyone in the Detroit Area (and Michigan area) who like to write. Whether it's a novel, short story, poem, autobiography, or any other general genre of writing, this is the place. Share a piece of your writing or get advice on it, plus ask for marketing, promotions, and networking tips. Most of all, have fun and learn about writing, publishing, marketing and publishing. We are now apart of the Motown Writers Network, so if you'd like to also become a member of …

Meet other local creative writers and poets who want to get feedback on their work and improve their writing. Come to a Writers' Workshop Meetup to review work, trade literary tips, make friends, and have fun! All writers -- and should-be writers -- are welcome! All who attend are strongly encouraged to bring short manuscripts (enough copies for all attendees) and be ready to critique others' pieces.

This is a group for adults interested in creative writing and would like to engage with others to network, share works, obtain feedback as well as learn and grow from each other's experiences. All skill levels and creative genres are welcome to join and participate. I started this group because of the lack of local writer's clubs in the immediate area.

ORMACO, Inc. (Ohio Regional Music, Arts, and Cultural Outreach) is a non-profit focusing on music, arts and cultural outreach for Northeast Ohio. The organization has several components with the mission of educating and enriching people’s lives. Help support local Ohio arts and artists!

We are a PEER TO PEER critiquing/support group who meets up once or twice a month to critique each other’s written work, brain storm story ideas or ideas to help advance story ideas and writer’s block, and support each other’s work. We are not editors or publishers, although some who attend our group publish their own blogs, short stories, or novels through self-publishing or publishing houses. Our knowledge comes from being readers in various genres, workshops we attend, books we have researche …

Raven's Nest Gallery hosts art gatherings, author readings, book signings, indie film screenings and nonprofit fundraisers in Cleveland.

As writers, we sometimes need to get away from the everyday grind that monopolizes our time, energy and creativity. It helps if we can escape the "rat race" and rediscover the craft and pleasure of our writing in a relaxed and enjoyable setting. The Ohio Writers Retreats membership group was organized in 2009, to help us escape for a weekend or just a day. We'll feature, sponsor, co-sponsor and present writing retreats that offer getaway options closer to home, here in Ohio. The current weather …

This is a group for aspiring filmmakers who want to complete collaborative, hands-on film projects. Actors, writers, directors, editors, producers are all welcome.

Please join us in exploring all the fine visual, musical, and performing art Detroit has to offer. We're interested in experiencing and learning about all forms of artistic expression and sharing these experiences in the company of like minded people.

ALL LEVELS OF MUSICAL INVOLVEMENT ARE WELCOME :) Meaning, no level is required. Join our group, or drop in for one meeting, for singing, playing or listening music (membership is not required). If you know a song or two and want to share them with others please bring a couple of extra copies of the lyrics (not required), if with chords/tabs – even better. If you just want to perform, that’s fine, too. If you just want to listen that’s fine, too. In general, nothing is required and everything goe …

Everyone is welcome artsits and nonartists alike . Visual and performing artist wanting to share, explore and take art to a new level. Plus contribute their Efforts to connect the community and those with dementia  together in a one of kind leading edge venue:Arts for Alzheimer's Visual and Performing Art Center.  Create , Sing,  Play and have Fun

This group is for people interested in music, hearing it, playing it, teaching it, and discussing it. Why should the kids have all the fun? Lets talk.