CREATIVE WORKS WEST 2027
Join us May 5–7 in Seattle for a 3-day conference for creative professionals and commercial artists building a future rooted in craft and care. Candid presentations, skill building workshops, a pop-up market, and real connection with people who know how creative works.
Designers. Illustrators. Hand letterers. Storytellers. Commercial artists. Creative leaders. If you build or support brands, causes, or communities for a living, this gathering is for you.
We're a community of creatives rooted in the principles and values of our work. We're not chasing fame, influence, trends, or shortcuts. We're here to talk candidly about the work itself: how it's actually made, what it costs the people who make it, and why it's worth defending.
Take a glimpse at what's in store ↓
PRESENTERS & INSTRUCTORS
LEADERSHIP
We elevate leaders for the depth of their practice, not the size of their platform. At WEST, you'll learn from creatives who are still doing the work. Not performing for engagement, but building for clients and communities that need it. Careers built on conviction, craft and staying power.
More Leaders To Be Announced
More Leaders To Be Announced
More Leaders To Be Announced
New leaders get announced on Instagram first.
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MAY 5–7, 2027
SCHEDULE
Three days of inspiration, connection, and learning from creatives who are doing the work. Presentations run 1:30–6pm daily, and workshops are held Thursday and Friday mornings from 9am–12pm. We've built in margin on purpose. Long days can wear you down fast, and we'd rather you show up present than run on empty.
TUESDAY, MAY 4
7:00p–9:00p
PRE-CONFERENCE MEETUP*
WEDNESDAY, MAY 5
11:00a
Registration + Coffee + Connect
1:00p
1:30p
2:30p
3:30p
5:00p
6:00p
Main Stage Kickoff
Presentation 1
Presentation 2
BREAK (30min)
4:00p
Presentation 3
Presentation 4
Afters*
THURSDAY, MAY 6
9:00a
10:00a
11:00a
12:00p
2:30p
3:30p
BREAK (30min)
4:00p
5:00p
6:00p
WORKSHOPS
LUNCH BREAK (1:30min)
1:30p
Presentation 5
Presentation 6
Presentation 7
Presentation 8
Afters*
FRIDAY, MAY 7
9:00a
10:00a
11:00a
WORKSHOPS
12:00p
4:00p
6:00p
LUNCH BREAK (1:30min)
1:30p
Presentation 9
2:30p
Presentation 10
3:30p
5:00p
BREAK (30min)
Presentation 11
Presentation 12
Afters*
* Locations for pre-conference meetup and afters will be emailed to conference attendees.
SKILL-BUILDING
WORKSHOPS
Hands-on sessions led by masters of their craft will give you a deep dive into creative skills like branding, illustration, motion, hand lettering, storytelling, and letterpress printing. Workshops are open only to conference attendees and have very limited seating.
WORKSHOPS TO BE ANNOUNCED BY JANUARY 1, 2027
CREATIVE WORKS POP-UP
MARKET VENDORS
Discover limited-edition prints, apparel, zines, pins, and uncommon goods from designers, illustrators, and makers from across the country. The Creative Works Pop-Up Market is free and open to the public Thursday & Friday, May 6–7, at Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center. Come support independent creatives and find something truly one-of-a-kind.
More Vendors To Be Announced
More Vendors To Be Announced
Interested in vending?
Send us a link to your shop.
EVENT VENUES & HOTEL
LOCATIONS
Presentations and the Pop-Up Market take place at Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center. Workshops are held at Cornish Main Campus Center, a short walk away. Our partner hotel, Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites, is within walking distance of both venues, with a CWU rate of $159/night through April 1st. Book your room today.
PRESENTATIONS & MARKET
WORKSHOPS
PARTNER HOTEL
FAIRFIELD BY MARRIOT INN & SUITES
Seattle Downtown/Seattle Center
226 7th Avenue N
Seattle, WA 98109
Union group rate: $159/night.
Rate ends April 7, 2027
CREATIVE WORKS WEST ‘27
TICKET OPTIONS
Accessible pricing for three packed days. WEST fits a lot into three days: main-stage presentations, hands-on workshops, a pop-up market, and real connection. It's priced to be within reach, with an early-bird rate through January 1st for anyone planning ahead.
EARLY-BIRD PASS
$300
Includes:
Ends 1/1/27
Access to main-stage presentations
Event t-shirt and tote bag
Workshops not included
STUDENT PASS
$325
Includes:
Must present valid student ID at registration
Access to main-stage presentations
Event t-shirt and tote bag (by 4/1)
Workshops not included
INDIVIDUAL PASS
$450
Includes:
Access to main-stage presentations
Event t-shirt and tote bag (by 4/1)
Workshops not included
WORKSHOP SEAT
$150/each
Includes:
3-hours of instruction
Classrooms limited to 30 seats
More info coming soon
CREATIVE WORKS WEST '27
SPONSORS & PARTNERS
Creative Works WEST is a group effort. The organizations below aren’t just logos—they help keep tickets accessible, workshops possible, and this community going. Interested in supporting this event? Don't hesitate to reach out.
Interested in supporting Creative Works WEST ‘27? Don’t hesitate to reach out.
THIS ISN’T ABOUT FAME, FOLLOWERS, OR FAST MONEY.
It’s about building a future rooted in craft and care.