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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · 2d

Happening tomorrow!

ZOMA House is throwing a Housewarming party, celebrating and supporting local Artists! Stop by 1426 West Lake St from 6–9 PM for fun activities and goodie bags!

Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · 2d

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Nice Moves x Ad 2 Minnesota: Halloween Mixer!

Get ready for a spooktacular night with your fellow motion monsters and design demons, and our friends at Ad 2 Minnesota!

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · 2d

Our annual Halloween meetup returns Tuesday, October 28th, 6:30–9 PM at Sociable Cider Werks! This year’s a special crossover with Ad 2 Minnesota, who serve Minnesota's advertising community. While optional, Costumes are encouraged for our contest! RSVP on Eventbrite before tickets are gone!

Halloween Mixer Event, Tuesday, October 28th

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · 18d

Your hair will raise, your skin will crawl, and your sweat might just freeze after watching the films we have in store for you.

Doors open at 6 and the show starts at 6:45. Get tix early at see more information at www.bryantlakebowl.com/theater/grot...

Bryant Lake Bowl Theater

This summer has been so hot we just want to peel our skin off! Then, we realized we know someone who could actually make that happen. Grotesque Fest is BACK to guide you through the darkest caves, the...

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · 18d

This short film showcase features a variety of frightening filmmaking, including both animation and video, that will guide you through the darkest caves, the horrifying heavens, and even that darn thing growing in your bathroom that you just don’t want to touch!

Bryant Lake Bowl Theater

This summer has been so hot we just want to peel our skin off! Then, we realized we know someone who could actually make that happen. Grotesque Fest is BACK to guide you through the darkest caves, the...

www.bryantlakebowl.com

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · 18d

Looking for a ghoulishly great time? Check out Grotesque Fest V on Thursday, Sept. 25 or Saturday, Sept. 27 at Bryant Lake Bowl! 👻 🎞️

Bryant Lake Bowl Theater

This summer has been so hot we just want to peel our skin off! Then, we realized we know someone who could actually make that happen. Grotesque Fest is BACK to guide you through the darkest caves, the...

www.bryantlakebowl.com

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · Sep 10

💥Minnanimate starts tomorrow! 💥

A 3-day event showcasing animations from animators all around the Minnesota area at the Main Cinema and Trylon Cinema! Don’t miss it! Tickets and more information are available here: minnanimate.com

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · Sep 9

Nice moves hosts two in-person Mentorship Mixers each year, connecting artists in a 3-6 month mentorship! Yesterday’s event brought together so many talented people, and it was full of conversation, creativity, and shared enthusiasm!

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · Sep 9

Thank you to everyone who attended our Mentorship Mixer event yesterday at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design!

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · Aug 15

Our Monthly Meetup with Draw League is happening on August 21st at Bauhaus Brew Labs!
90 minutes, 3 prompts, and a lot of creativity (yes, stick figures count).
Starts at 7 PM sharp! RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/nice-moves...

Nice Moves x Draw League: August Monthly Meetup

Get ready to sketch, sip, and mingle with fellow animators and motion designers at Draw League!

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · Aug 13

Hellavision is hosting a special screening of their show Hell Fables at the Minneapolis Main Cinema tonight at 7!
Over 80 animations from amazing creators!

Tickets on sale now!
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Loose Frames and Hellavision Television Network Present: Hell Fables - MSP Film

Wednesday, August 13 at 7pm ABOUT THE PROGRAM Hell Fables is the newest animation block commissioned by Vilecom’s obstinate leader, the Lizard King. Enjoy a 90 minute block of original and demonic ani...

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · Aug 12

Reminder:
Check in at MCAD’s Security desk for a guest pass before the event. Street parking is available, with Paid parking nearby.

Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · Aug 12

Meet Local VFX, Animation, and Motion Design Pros from MN! Take part in speed interviews to showcase your work and potentially pair with a mentor to help navigate you through the job market.

Sign up on Eventbrite www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-fall-... and join our Discord discord.gg/hWHyRPxJ

2025 Fall Mentorship Mixer

Save the Date! We will be hosting the Fall Mentorship Mixer on Sunday, September 7th from 1-4 pm in the MCAD in College Center (2nd Floor).

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · Aug 12

Looking for support in Minnesota’s animation or VFX scene? Come check out our Mentorship Mixer on Sunday, September 7th at MCAD! It takes place from 1–4 PM in the College Center, Second floor.

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · Aug 7

Join us for a fun 90-minute competition where you can let your imagination run wild through this three-prompt drawing game! (No worries, stick figures are welcome!)

And for more information on Draw League, visit: www.playdrawleague.com

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · Aug 7

💥 Announcing a new meetup! ✍️
In partnership with Hellavision, Nice Moves is hosting Draw League on August 21st at Bauhaus Brew Labs!

The game kicks off at 7 pm sharp!
RSVP here www.eventbrite.com/e/nice-moves...

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · Aug 1

“I am a Minnesota transplant, and after college, I was nervous moving to a new state, but I heard Nice Moves was a great community to share ideas and meet other artists! Nice Moves is a wonderful community I can turn to for advice or just have a bit of fun at the monthly events and hangouts!"

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · Aug 1

We’re relaunching our Monthly Mover series, an initiative to introduce members of our growing Nice Moves community! 🔍
Say hello to Brianna Pail 👋
Check out Brianna’s art and what she had to say about Nice Moves! #wearenicemovesmn

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · Jul 28

Thank you to the folks from @igda.org and Hellavision Television who made it out to see us! We can’t wait to keep the momentum going on and off screen. See you at the next one!

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · Jul 28

Whether you’re an industry pro, an animation enthusiast, or someone easing into the timeline, we were thrilled to meet so many vibrant minds across the creative industry, such as game developers, board game artists, illustrators, art directors, and editors.

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · Jul 28

Convergence was in full motion!

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday at Como Park for an afternoon of connection, collaboration, and community! From frame one to final render, the conversations flowed, and the energy was just right.

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · Jun 30

Our volunteer board puts on events, mentorship mixers, gathers salary data and promotes the notoriously-humble minnesotan talent here. Our motto? Better together.

Learn more at nicemoves.org, and join our discord: discord.gg/9TBzjRR

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · Jun 30

YOUR HOST:
Nice Moves Minnesota is an organization that aims to elevate Minnesota to become a vital part of the larger Animation, Design, and Visual Effects Industry.

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · Jun 30

THE DEETS:

WHEN: July 27th, 3-6 pm
WHERE: Como Streetcar Station, Como Regional Park (indoor + outdoor)
WHAT: Mingle, network, snack, play games and connect!
RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/1432496980...

Nice Moves Megamixer: Convergence Edition

This is it. The ONE event to rule them all. Your friends? Will be there. Your mom? If she’s a cool creative… then yes. She's there.

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · Jun 30

Together- we won’t just be multidisciplinary. We’ll also have a power your dad has always dreamed of: “Oh yeah, I know a guy* for that.”
*Guy in the most nonbinary, genderless sense of the word, of course.

Nice Moves Megamixer: Convergence Edition

This is it. The ONE event to rule them all. Your friends? Will be there. Your mom? If she’s a cool creative… then yes. She's there.

www.eventbrite.com

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