Miami Portfolio Review Spring 2026 THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2026, 4-9PM
Give Your Portfolio a Spring Cleaning Is your book l ooking a little outdated? Or maybe… you don't even have a portfolio yet?  Don't panic.  Whether you need to polish existing work or you’re just starting out, it’s time to get help from the pros. We’re bringing together South Florida’s top Creative Directors, Designers, Strategists, Media Planners, Producers, PR Pros,... and Recruiters to help you declutter your ideas and build a foundation that shines so you can treat your book like a masterpiece! No Portfolio? No Problem.  If you’re still a "work in progress," come anyway! This is the perfect time to: Ask the Experts: Find out exactly what recruiters are looking for before you even start building. Get a Blueprint: Learn how to organize your class projects into a professional "book." Network Early: Make an impression now so you're at the top of the pile when the next hiring cycle hits. The Plan 15-minute one-on-one sessions + honest feedback/expert advice Don't let a "messy" (or empty) book hold you back. Let’s get your portfolio sparkling and ready for the big leagues!  Register now  to secure your spot. Reviewers (up to 3 and more if available) will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis upon check-in at the event. Come early to secure your favorite reviewers. Open to all students, recent graduates, and professionals seeking a career transition. EVENT DETAILS: DATE:  Thursday, April 9, 2026 TIME:  4 - 9 PM EST WHERE: FIU (MMC) Everglades Hall 1590 SW 111th Ave, Miami, FL 33174   RUN OF SHOW: 4:00-4:30 PM Registration 4:30-6:00 PM Presentations and Workshops 6:00-8:30 PM Reviews 8:30-9:00 PM Wrap-up: 1-year Adobe Creative Raffle by Miami Ad School, and Event Picture Design by Emily Gonzalez    

AI Visual Creation & Art Direction Tuesday, April 7-14-21-28
Tuesdays 6-8PM EST | 4 weeks | 2 hours/week | 8 hours of online live session Master the transition from prompt engineering to professional-grade art direction, focusing on photorealism and maintaining brand-safe style consistency across all visual assets.  You’ll learn repeatable workflows to generate, refine, and scale visuals that look like they came from a full production, without losing control of tone, composition, or brand rules. By the end of the module, you’ll have a campaign-ready visual system you can immediately apply to client work, pitches, and internal briefs.         •    2 Hours Total. No prep, no "after-hours" assignments.     •    100% Hands-On. Active participation from minute one.      •    Real Cases. No hypothetical scenarios—only real-world problems.   Skills: AI art direction, photorealism, style consistency, multi-platform optimization
 Focus: Image Generation, Editing, Graphic, Assets & Large-Scale Production
 Tools: Runway, Krea, Weavy, Flora, Higgsfield, Adobe Firefly, Topaz, Google Imagen, Flux, Ideogram   What You'll Learn
 Week 1: Senior-level AI Art Direction with Runway and Krea
 Week 2: AI wrappers for workflow acceleration (Weavy, Flora, Higgsfield)
 Week 3: Photorealism & enhancement with Topaz
 Week 4: Multi-tool integration for complete visual campaigns   What You’ll Get
 Visual brand system with 15-20 campaign-ready image   The AI rollercoaster isn’t slowing down, but you don't have to ride it alone. We’re partnering with aidea*form for an AI training series designed to keep you ahead of the curve. Master the full landscape or drop in for the sessions that fit your workflow. AI won’t take your job—but someone who knows AI might. NEXT ON THE SERIES  (4 Independent Modules | 4 weeks each)   May 5-12-19-26 AI Video Production & Motion Content Move beyond static images to create high-fidelity motion content, utilizing advanced voice cloning and cinematic AI direction to streamline your production pipeline. June 2-9-16-23 AI New Agency Model & Business Implementation Redefine your agency’s value proposition by shifting from hourly billing to output-based pricing and integrating ethical AI workflows into your core business strategy. July 7-14-21-28 AI For Creative Strategists and Strategic Thinking Supercharge your strategic output by using AI to automate deep research, synthesize complex brand voices, and generate sharper, data-driven creative briefs.    

2025 THE ONE CLUB AWARDS MIAMI PARTY Thursday, February 12, 2026
Miami’s most creative night is here! We’re showing major love to the winners of the 2025 One Club Awards , and you’re invited to the party. It’s been a year of unique industry challenges, from shifting landscapes to new hurdles. But that is exactly why we need to gather. Let’s take a night to step away from the grind, acknowledge our resilience, and celebrate the world-class work that managed to break through despite it all. Beyond celebrating our industry veterans, we are shining a spotlight on the breakthrough work of our student winners—the future leaders who are already redefining the boundaries of advertising and design. Whether you’re looking to mentor a rising star, make new connections, or catch up with industry friends, join us for a night of networking, high-fives, and great vibes. Connect with the city’s top creative talent and its brightest students. Celebrate the work defining the future of our industry. Network over curated bites and cocktails with Miami’s finest. Come for the inspiration, stay for the networking. Let’s toast to the talent that keeps this industry moving forward. The Awards Party is open to everyone—members and non-members alike, whether you submitted work or are just coming for the vibes! EVENT DETAILS: DATE: Thursday, February 12, 2026 TIME: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm ET WHERE: Miami Ironside | 7610 Northeast 4th Court, Miami, FL 33138 MC: Carmencita Rosales 7 PM Doors open/Registration/Networking 8 PM Jorge Becerra (AdAge Strategic Planner of the Year 2024)'s Talk "Decoding the Win!" 8:30 PM Juan Mantilla 's talk on the cultural impact of Bad Bunny’s historic halftime show. 9 PM Awards Presentation

Miami Portfolio Review Fall 2025 Saturday, November 1, 2025
Your Portfolio's Time to Shine Ready to end the year on a high note? Get your portfolio in top shape to land that dream job or internship—or just build an amazing book before you graduate. We're bringing together top local professionals, including creative directors, strategists, media planners, PR pros, and recruiters. In several 15-minute one-on-one sessions, you can get honest feedback and expert advice tailored to your work. This is a unique opportunity to meet industry pros, make a great impression, and take your career to the next level. Register now  to secure your spot. Reviewers (up to 3 and more if available) will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis upon check-in at the event. Come early to secure your favorite reviewers. EVENT DETAILS: DATE:  Saturday, Nov. 1st, 2025 TIME:  9:30 AM - 2 PM EST WHERE:  Miami Ad School (225 NE 34th St, Suite 203, Miami, FL 33137)   RUN OF SHOW: 9:30 AM - 10 AM  Registration and Breakfast 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM  Presentations and Workshops 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM  Reviews 1:30 PM - 2 PM  Wrap-up: 1 year Adobe Creative Raffle, and Event Picture   GET TICKETS HERE     Design by Vanessa Veroes Viana