5 Creative Side Hustlers You Need to Know About
ACE Writer Arielle Steele spoke to five amazing individuals who juggle their creative side hustles while putting in 40 hour work weeks. From fashion, to screenwriting and directing, and music, these creatives shared what gives them courage to choose both.

Pictured left: Nneka Morgini's Tall Luxé fashion line. The Niskayuna native started her new business using down time during Covid. Read on!!
Photo Gallery: Our First Creative Economy Mixer of 2021, "Glimpsing the Gilded Age"
Thank you to photographers Justin Higgins and Konrad Odhiambo for capturing our first Creative Economy Mixer of 2021 in the Historic Union National Bank in Downtown Troy!

300+ gathered in-person to celebrate the unrivaled beauty -- and economic value -- of the Capital Region's rich history. Check out the photo gallery, download the photos of YOU, and share them on social media! Be sure to tag us @upstatecreative!
Hart Cluett Museum's Starlyn D'Angelo
Hart Cluett Museum Executive Director Starlyn D'Angelo definitely likes a challenge! On March 30, 2021, she took on the head job at the Museum when it was unclear how the world would be moving forward.

“I seem to work well when things are hard,” she said. Starlyn talked to ACE about how the Museum's role has changed in the past year, and the unique opportunities and challenges they've faced. 
Local & National News
Pride Potluck on Saturday, August 14th
Capital District Reclaim Pride is going to facilitate some queer joy and start building a local movement based on the needs of their community members. Register for their FREE potluck meeting and lunch.
Saratoga Arts: Annual Call for Artists
Saratoga Arts presents between 6-8 exhibitions annually in their 3 exhibition spaces at 320 Broadway. These exhibitions range from juried small group exhibitions, invitational exhibitions to our more inclusive community shows. They invite artists working in any art media to apply. Strong preference is given to artworks within a cohesive series or concept.  
CapNY Job Opportunities
  • Creatacor is hiring a Graphic Production Designer

  • Art Omi is hiring a Communications Coordinator


  • Liza's is hiring Cafe Associates




  • KPMG US is hiring a Director of Diversity Equity & Inclusion


  • Pearson is hiring a Manager of Content Development - Social Studies