Ways to Get Involved
Whether you want to help shape the vision, connect your community, support the launch, contribute to an experience, or simply get discovered — there's a place for you here.
Creative Council
Shape the vision.
A small, invitation-only circle of six creatives and community leaders who help shape the direction of East Tennessee Creatives from the beginning.
Learn about the CouncilThe Social Scene
Connect your community to ours.
ETC spotlights the social clubs, networking groups, communities and organizations already creating connection throughout East Tennessee.
Explore the Social SceneCreative Catalog Membership
Put your work where people are looking for it.
The searchable directory designed to help people discover the creatives and businesses behind East Tennessee's experiences. Starting at $10/month.
Apply for membershipCreative Collaborators
Help us build the vision.
Professionals and organizations providing the key services, expertise and resources needed to launch and grow East Tennessee Creatives — paid, in-kind, or strategic.
Meet our CollaboratorsWebsite Sponsors
Put your brand in front of the creative community.
For businesses that want to financially support the growth of ETC while receiving visibility within the platform and community. Levels from $250 to $2,500+.
Explore sponsorshipRetreat & Experience Collaborations
Create the experience with us.
Provide a service, host an experience, contribute products, or supply retreat needs. ETC experiences and retreats offer meaningful ways to show up for the community.
Get in touchPresenters & Facilitators
Bring your expertise to the room.
Lead sessions, workshops, panels and experiences during Creator Academy, retreats and other programming. Presenter, panelist, workshop leader, or expert.
Express interestCo-Hosts & Experience Hosts
Own a piece of the experience.
Curate a portion of an ETC event, host a breakout group, lead a themed activity, bring your community, or help create the atmosphere. Co-host opportunities are experience-specific.
Express interestFeatured Opportunities
Put your brand in front of the community.
Homepage features, directory spotlights, The Buzz editorial features, social media collaborations, and event placements — for businesses and creatives who want additional visibility.
Explore featured optionsYou don't have to fit into one box.
Tell us how you'd like to be part of what we're building.