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Create & Collaborate

Create & Collaborate is a dynamic, community-driven event series dedicated to connecting, inspiring, and empowering local artists, entrepreneurs, and content creators.

We host unique monthly gatherings designed to celebrate personal endeavors and foster new connections. We believe that collaboration is the catalyst for extraordinary growth (personal & professional)!

It has become a movement, a lifestyle, a mission, a space & time where you can do just that.

Collaborate with Us

  • Our Community Is Full Of Trailblazers

    Connect with active and engaged creatives, artists, small business owners, & community members who are looking for meaningful events. They reshare memories & content from each event. They stay connected & plan collaborations!

  • The Content Is Unique

    This is a chance to feature your brand naturally integrated into a fun-dynamic community event.

  • Authentic Engagement

    Your brand is featured in engaging ways (giveaways, goodie bags, product demos) that attendees genuinely appreciate, driving organic conversion. Help up build & foster a special experience for our special community.

Brand Collabs

Events Up Next

January : GR Start Garden at Bamboo

Sponsored by Midwest Tech

February : Tawas

Invited to host at

March : GR Studio

April : (TBD)

May : Chicago Or GR Blooms (TBD)

June : Lookout Park Picnic

July : MUSE Cartoons & Cocktails (CoHosted Event with Alex Lynn)

August : GR Venue or Muskegon Beach

September : ArtPrize Walk

October : Gr Seasonal Orchard/Farm

November: GR Venue (TBD)

Decemeber: GR Venue (TBD)

⟡Collabs with MI Artists⟡

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Meet Your Hosts

Founder & Event Lead

Shaylin Cota

After spending years dreaming up these creative community events - Create & Collaborate is now more than a motto. Shaylin's focus in her business has always been on celebrating community, local artists and small businesses. She oversees event production & manages client relations, sponsorship strategy, and delivers the professional content for every event.

Co-Host

Brielle Seeley

In true community fashion, Brielle joined the very first event, resonated deeply with the mission, and immediately expressed excitement to support the mission. Brielle has become a vibrant and thoughtful Co-host, helping plan event logistics, manage on-site engagement, and ensure every gathering is seamless and a great experience for guests. Her expertise is crucial in maintaining the welcoming + engaging atmosphere of the CC community.