Nice Moves MN
@nicemoves.org
Cultivating an inspiring and diverse animation, VFX, and motion graphics community in the Twin Cities and surrounding regions.
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#Design | #VFX | #MotionGraphics | #Animation | #Illustration | #PostProduction | #Minnesota
https://linktr.ee/nicemovesMN
#Design | #VFX | #MotionGraphics | #Animation | #Illustration | #PostProduction | #Minnesota
"I enjoy being a member of Nice Moves because the community actively connects passionate artists and animators together through in-person events and group chats."
December 3, 2025 at 4:06 PM
"I enjoy being a member of Nice Moves because the community actively connects passionate artists and animators together through in-person events and group chats."
She studied animation at Century College from 2019-2021, followed by mentorships through Lupin House Animation, The Animation Box, Women in Animation, and Women in Toys from 2022-2024 Her goal is to work on animated films.
December 3, 2025 at 4:06 PM
She studied animation at Century College from 2019-2021, followed by mentorships through Lupin House Animation, The Animation Box, Women in Animation, and Women in Toys from 2022-2024 Her goal is to work on animated films.
This December, we’re shouting out our Monthly Mover Carolyn Schmit! 👋
Carolyn is a 3D animator, modeler, and plush artist from the Twin Cities.
Carolyn is a 3D animator, modeler, and plush artist from the Twin Cities.
December 3, 2025 at 4:06 PM
This December, we’re shouting out our Monthly Mover Carolyn Schmit! 👋
Carolyn is a 3D animator, modeler, and plush artist from the Twin Cities.
Carolyn is a 3D animator, modeler, and plush artist from the Twin Cities.
From rough draft to picture lock, Ed shared a comprehensive overview of the storyboard process, as well as his personal story and best practices for creative professionals!
We hope to see everyone at our next meet-up event. But until then, Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
We hope to see everyone at our next meet-up event. But until then, Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
November 25, 2025 at 2:38 PM
From rough draft to picture lock, Ed shared a comprehensive overview of the storyboard process, as well as his personal story and best practices for creative professionals!
We hope to see everyone at our next meet-up event. But until then, Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
We hope to see everyone at our next meet-up event. But until then, Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
Thank you to everyone who attended our event last Thursday, featuring a presentation by Emmy award-winning story artist Ed Baker!
November 25, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Thank you to everyone who attended our event last Thursday, featuring a presentation by Emmy award-winning story artist Ed Baker!
REMINDER: Don't forget to take the 2025 Nice Moves Annual Salary Survey!
This is your chance to help create an accurate picture of how professionals in our industry are being compensated and how much they're working.
Fill out the survey here: lnkd.in/gZeBqK6m
This is your chance to help create an accurate picture of how professionals in our industry are being compensated and how much they're working.
Fill out the survey here: lnkd.in/gZeBqK6m
November 20, 2025 at 2:46 PM
REMINDER: Don't forget to take the 2025 Nice Moves Annual Salary Survey!
This is your chance to help create an accurate picture of how professionals in our industry are being compensated and how much they're working.
Fill out the survey here: lnkd.in/gZeBqK6m
This is your chance to help create an accurate picture of how professionals in our industry are being compensated and how much they're working.
Fill out the survey here: lnkd.in/gZeBqK6m
Reminder! Join us this Thursday, November 20th for a presentation by veteran TV Story Artist Ed Baker! He'll discuss his experience working on projects for Netflix, Disney, and Cartoon Network, as well as building animatics and storyboards! Get tix on Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.fi/e/telling-st...
November 17, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Reminder! Join us this Thursday, November 20th for a presentation by veteran TV Story Artist Ed Baker! He'll discuss his experience working on projects for Netflix, Disney, and Cartoon Network, as well as building animatics and storyboards! Get tix on Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.fi/e/telling-st...
Let your voice be heard!
The 2025 Nice Moves Annual Salary Survey is officially open, and we need to hear from you.
Fill out the survey here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
The 2025 Nice Moves Annual Salary Survey is officially open, and we need to hear from you.
Fill out the survey here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
November 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Let your voice be heard!
The 2025 Nice Moves Annual Salary Survey is officially open, and we need to hear from you.
Fill out the survey here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
The 2025 Nice Moves Annual Salary Survey is officially open, and we need to hear from you.
Fill out the survey here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Be sure to keep an eye out for our next event in Nov with a special guest, and don't forget to fill out Salary Survey next week!
October 30, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Be sure to keep an eye out for our next event in Nov with a special guest, and don't forget to fill out Salary Survey next week!
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Thank you to everyone who came out and celebrated our Halloween Mixer with us last night! We loved seeing all the amazing costumes and it was great to see our friends from AdFed Minnesota!
Thank you to everyone who came out and celebrated our Halloween Mixer with us last night! We loved seeing all the amazing costumes and it was great to see our friends from AdFed Minnesota!
October 30, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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Thank you to everyone who came out and celebrated our Halloween Mixer with us last night! We loved seeing all the amazing costumes and it was great to see our friends from AdFed Minnesota!
Thank you to everyone who came out and celebrated our Halloween Mixer with us last night! We loved seeing all the amazing costumes and it was great to see our friends from AdFed Minnesota!
This October, we’re celebrating a Monthly Mover whose work embodies the spirit of the witch !! 🎃💀
@cpumpkinson.bsky.social – aka “Carvey Pumpkinson” – is an illustrator, storyboard artist and voice actor who is skilled at conjuring haunting, moving images that possess a hand-crafted feel.
@cpumpkinson.bsky.social – aka “Carvey Pumpkinson” – is an illustrator, storyboard artist and voice actor who is skilled at conjuring haunting, moving images that possess a hand-crafted feel.
October 28, 2025 at 1:29 PM
This October, we’re celebrating a Monthly Mover whose work embodies the spirit of the witch !! 🎃💀
@cpumpkinson.bsky.social – aka “Carvey Pumpkinson” – is an illustrator, storyboard artist and voice actor who is skilled at conjuring haunting, moving images that possess a hand-crafted feel.
@cpumpkinson.bsky.social – aka “Carvey Pumpkinson” – is an illustrator, storyboard artist and voice actor who is skilled at conjuring haunting, moving images that possess a hand-crafted feel.
Our Nice Moves x Ad 2 Halloween Mixer is happening soon at Sociable Cider Werks on Tuesday, October 28th, from 6:30 to 9 PM!
Come hang out with local artists and show off your costume for the contest 👻(optional but encouraged)!
RSVP link in bio!
Come hang out with local artists and show off your costume for the contest 👻(optional but encouraged)!
RSVP link in bio!
October 23, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Our Nice Moves x Ad 2 Halloween Mixer is happening soon at Sociable Cider Werks on Tuesday, October 28th, from 6:30 to 9 PM!
Come hang out with local artists and show off your costume for the contest 👻(optional but encouraged)!
RSVP link in bio!
Come hang out with local artists and show off your costume for the contest 👻(optional but encouraged)!
RSVP link in bio!
Unlock insights into the motion design industry's compensation landscape. The 2025 Nice Moves Salary Survey is launching soon! What do YOU want to know about salaries in Minnesota?
October 22, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Unlock insights into the motion design industry's compensation landscape. The 2025 Nice Moves Salary Survey is launching soon! What do YOU want to know about salaries in Minnesota?
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!
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!
October 9, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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!
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!
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!
October 9, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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!
💥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
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
September 10, 2025 at 11:59 PM
💥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
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
Thank you to everyone who attended our Mentorship Mixer event yesterday at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design!
September 9, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Thank you to everyone who attended our Mentorship Mixer event yesterday at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design!
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.
August 12, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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.
💥 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...
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...
August 7, 2025 at 12:45 PM
💥 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...
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...
“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!"
August 1, 2025 at 3:08 PM
“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!"
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
Say hello to Brianna Pail 👋
Check out Brianna’s art and what she had to say about Nice Moves! #wearenicemovesmn
August 1, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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
Say hello to Brianna Pail 👋
Check out Brianna’s art and what she had to say about Nice Moves! #wearenicemovesmn
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.
July 28, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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.
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.
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.
July 28, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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.
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.
You all have great taste, whether in visuals, copywriting, or anime.
Us?
We like to think we have great taste in people.
Minnesota is a hidden gem, and we’re tired of it being full of hidden creatives who don’t know each other.
Hence, THE CONVERGENCE:
Us?
We like to think we have great taste in people.
Minnesota is a hidden gem, and we’re tired of it being full of hidden creatives who don’t know each other.
Hence, THE CONVERGENCE:
June 30, 2025 at 2:03 PM
You all have great taste, whether in visuals, copywriting, or anime.
Us?
We like to think we have great taste in people.
Minnesota is a hidden gem, and we’re tired of it being full of hidden creatives who don’t know each other.
Hence, THE CONVERGENCE:
Us?
We like to think we have great taste in people.
Minnesota is a hidden gem, and we’re tired of it being full of hidden creatives who don’t know each other.
Hence, THE CONVERGENCE:
We saw great attendance and desire for more Show & Tell events in the future. We’ve taken note, and we’ll discuss these and other types of opportunities to foster community and build connection – stay tuned! #wearenicemovesmn
June 27, 2025 at 7:23 PM
We saw great attendance and desire for more Show & Tell events in the future. We’ve taken note, and we’ll discuss these and other types of opportunities to foster community and build connection – stay tuned! #wearenicemovesmn