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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · 13/02/2026

It's that time of year again! No, not when you tell your partner you love them or get your date flowers… it’s when you fall in love with animation community!!! A portion of our board members are finishing their terms, and while we're sad to see them go, we're excited for YOU to apply!

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · 12/02/2026

This February’s Monthly Mover is Eric Bernhagen! 👋 Eric is a Saint Paul-based filmmaker and stop motion animator with a passion for creating surreal stop motion and live action films that, in his words, “make little sense and cost little to make – neither of which are by choice.”

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · 09/02/2026

It's that time of year again! No, not when you tell your partner you love them or get your date flowers… it’s when you fall in love with animation community!!!

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · 04/02/2026

Applications to join the Nice Moves Board in 2026 are OPEN! Give back to the community, foster greater animation knowledge and mentorship in MN, and also get a snazzy title for your Linkedin to sound cool, I guess? Well, I think volunteering is cool at least!

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · 04/02/2026

This February, we want to celebrate the love we have for our community by giving YOU the spotlight! Nice Moves will be hosting a VIRTUAL Show and Tell on February 19th on Discord!

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · 30/01/2026

This January, we’re shouting out our Monthly Mover Matt Ward! 👋

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · 03/12/2025

This December, we’re shouting out our Monthly Mover Carolyn Schmit! 👋 Carolyn is a 3D animator, modeler, and plush artist from the Twin Cities.

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · 25/11/2025

Thank you to everyone who attended our event last Thursday, featuring a presentation by Emmy award-winning story artist Ed Baker!

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · 20/11/2025

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

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · 17/11/2025

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...

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · 03/11/2025

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...

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · 30/10/2025

🍬👺🎃🍷 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!

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · 28/10/2025

We hope to see you tonight for a frightening good time! 🎃

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · 28/10/2025

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.

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · 23/10/2025

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!

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · 22/10/2025

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?

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · 09/10/2025

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!

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · 09/10/2025

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 · 11/09/2025

💥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 · 09/09/2025

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 · 15/08/2025

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...

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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 · 12/08/2025

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 · 07/08/2025

💥 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 · 01/08/2025

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 · 28/07/2025

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 · 30/06/2025

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:

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · 27/06/2025

Thank you to everyone who attended last night’s Show & Tell event! We created a wonderful atmosphere of respect and support

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · 26/06/2025

Reminder that the Nice Moves Show-and-Tell is tomorrow! See what community members have been working on! Only a few tickets left! Head to: www.eventbrite.com/e/nice-moves...

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · 20/06/2025

Reminder! Only 6 days until the Nice Moves Show-and-Tell showcase! Community members were encouraged to submit their work, and now the pieces have been selected! We’re excited to see the amazing work that’ll be shared! Curious what’s being shown? RSVP Here! www.eventbrite.com/e/nice-moves...

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · 22/05/2025

This June, we want to spotlight YOU! Let’s get together for a Nice Moves show-and-tell. Community members can come up and give a short 5 minute talk on what they’ve been working on.

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · 18/05/2025

WHAT: A Nice Moves sketch meetup, organized by community member Brock Brown! Bring sketchbooks, ipads, whatever you need to doodle and mingle. WHEN: May 29th, 7 pm WHERE: Venn Brewing Co

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · 16/05/2025

Thank you to everyone who attended last night’s Freelancer Panel! Our talented speakers were remarkably earnest and insightful about their experiences working as freelancers and what advice they’d share to others aspiring to do the same.

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(*´▽｀)v @sundogsbarking.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

I'll be on this panel for freelance animation in a few weeks - come out and ask me all the questions you've been dying to ask! Such as, how do you always get clients to agree to a cheese budget rider in every contract?

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · 05/05/2025

Freelance life: Glamorous? Chaotic? Both? Let’s talk about it! We're hosting a State of Freelance Panel, and you’re invited! 📅 May 15th, 2025 🕡 6:00 PM CT (Panel starts @ 6:30) 📍 Canadian Pacific Plaza, 1st Floor Lounge and Presentation Room RSVP on Eventbrite www.naturl.link/nicemoves (1/5)

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Nice Moves Monthly Meetup: State of Freelance Panel

Eventbrite - Nice Moves presents Nice Moves Monthly Meetup: State of Freelance Panel - Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Canadian Pacific Plaza, First Floor Lounge, Minneapolis, MN. Find event and ticket info...

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · 02/05/2025

Exciting news for our freelancer friends! 📣 Springboard For The Arts has created a new “animation / motion design / VFX” category in their referral lists for freelancers to share their website and bio. Springboard your way to new business with this awesome professional resource! 🤝 bit.ly/4cZV4Fi

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Referrals Archive - Springboard for the Arts

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · 30/04/2025

Say hello to our 2025 Nice Moves board members! Creative professionals, animation fanatics, software geeks and more – we’re a hodgepodge collective of like-minded folks, inspired to support the diverse and growing animation, vfx, and motion graphics community in Minnesota and the surrounding areas!

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · 23/04/2025

Thank you to everyone who attended last night’s Town Hall event! From our aspirations for the future to current industry challenges to new ideas for events and more, it was an exciting night of conversation (and pizza)!

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · 07/04/2025

If you’ve ever wanted to spend more time connecting with your industry peers and discussing what impacts YOU, then you should come to our next event! This town hall is your chance to be a part of a community discussion on top priorities and concerns in the local industry. (1/5)

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · 04/04/2025

The Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival IS HAPPENING! MSPIFF44 is April 2-13, with tons of awesome independent films, including animation! The animated shorts block, "Shorts 6: Animation Roundup", features work from Nice Moves community members! mspfilm.org/mspiff/mspif... (1/3)

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MSPIFF | Ticketing & Passes | MSP Film

Visit for all the information you need on purchasing tickets and passes for Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival.

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · 27/03/2025

The Twin Cities' very own Heck Studio has an [adult swim] SMALL! Episode 2 of BOOM DUDE goes up tomorrow on YouTube, for FREE! Check it out!

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · 15/03/2025

Spring is in the air— and it’s also the feeling I get whenever I look at the beautiful work of our next Nice Moves speaker, Grace Pederson! When: March 27th, 2025 - 6:30pm Where: Nice Moves Discord Join our Discord: discord.gg/9TBzjRR RSVP on Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/e/nice-moves... (1/5)

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · 16/02/2025

February 25th! Come hang out with fellow creatives! You might just find the artistic soulmate you’ve been looking for to collaborate on your next project. West Taproom @ Sociable Cider Werks! N/A options! Students welcome! Bring ID if you want alcohol! RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/february-n...

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · 30/01/2025

www.naturl.link/NO28Za Applications close February 23rd. Questions? Email letsgettogether@nicemoves.org, or reach out on Discord! It's that time of year again! A portion of our board members are finishing their terms, and while we're sad to see them go, we're excited for YOU to apply!

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Nice Moves MN @nicemoves.org · 27/01/2025

Applications to join the Nice Moves Board in 2025 are OPEN! Join our team supporting the local Minnesotan industry and surrounding areas and vote on the path forward! We accept board members of all creative backgrounds and levels of experience. Apply by February 23rd! forms.gle/8kak11RrNsEi...

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Peter Steineck @petersteineck.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

MPLS please come to Draw League on Thursday. It's free! No drawing skill required!

Draw League advertisement for Thursday January 30th at 7pm. A drawing game. Played at Bauhaus Brewery in Minneapolis.

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