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WHY WE EXIST

The Central South is full of brilliant creative people and businesses, but too much of that talent still works in isolation. Great work happens here every day, yet the connections, visibility and collective voice of the region do not always match its potential. Southern Creative Catalyst exists to change that.

We bring people together across disciplines, places and sectors to create stronger relationships, new collaborations and more opportunities. We champion the work happening here, help creative businesses become more visible and build a clearer case for the role creativity plays in regional growth.

Our mission is simple: connect, champion and grow the creative economy across the Central South. Because when more of us know each other, support each other and speak with greater confidence, the whole region becomes stronger.

What we do

Meet

Connecting creative minds through curated events and fellowships.

Make

Fostering collaboration and production of new works and ideas.

Show

Showcasing local talent to regional and international audiences.

Grow

Accelerating businesses and individuals through expert resources.

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