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SUNNY A. SMITH Honored by Eames Institute

We’re proud to share that Sunny A. Smith, Executive Director and CEO of Creative Growth, has been named to the 2026 Curious 100 by the Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity. Sunny is recognized in the category Explorers: Traveling Beyond Boundaries. The Curious 100 honors one hundred individuals across the U.S. who are using curiosity as a force for connection, creativity, and change. Presented by the Eames Institute, the list continues the legacy of Ray and Charles Eames, celebrating those who approach complex challenges with openness, experimentation, and imagination. We’re honored to see Sunny’s work and leadership recognized in this way.

Beyond Trend 2026: MAY 30 2026

Mark your Calendars! Creative Growth’s signature, Beyond Trend community event and fundraiser is back. The event features a celebratory fashion show highlighting wearable art created and modeled by Creative Growth artists. The event will also feature performances, an exclusive speakeasy party, and pop-up shop where the featured fashion and art can be purchased.

DATE: Saturday, May 30, 2026

LOCATION: Ciel Creative Space, 935 Carleton Street, Berkeley CA

William scott on view at syracuse university art museum

Creative Growth artist William Scott is featured in Possible Worlds: 20 Years of the Wynn Newhouse Awards at Syracuse University Art Museum. The Wynn Newhouse Awards honor professional fine artists with disabilities, offering financial grants and broader recognition to creators whose work might otherwise be overlooked. Founded in 2006 through the Samuel I. Newhouse Foundation, the awards were inspired by collector Wynn Newhouse, who was himself disabled and understood the barriers artists with disabilities often face. Each year, a rotating jury of respected figures from the art world selects recipients who share in a prize pool and, in many cases, gain exhibition opportunities in New York City. William joins 10 other artists chosen from 115 award recipients celebrating 20 years of this award.

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