Get involved with our programs

CCA organizes several different programs for different creative audiences. Whether you’re an experienced creative 10 years into your career, or a fresh grad straight out of college, there will be something right for you!

Creativity Speaks

Our live, salon-style speaker series celebrates local traditional and unconventional creatives, inspires audiences with stories from creative voices beyond their own fields, and brings Sacramento’s creative community together.

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Design Week Sacramento

Oct 20 - 25, 2025

Our annual event that celebrates and showcases the creative spirit of Sacramento’s design community. Throughout the week, we offer Community Events and our two-day confernece that bring creatives together for inspiration, education, and connections.

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Ascenders Academy

We connect emerging designers with tools, skills, and community relationships that will take them to the next level of their careers and help prepare designers for employment in the Sacramento region.

More info coming soon!

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