Nice Moves is an organization that enhances Minnesota’s Animation, Motion Design, and Visual Effects industry by working to retain local talent, attract new talent, and show the world that great creative work grows in the Midwest.
We have four pillars that guide our support for the community:
Connection
We truly believe in our driving motto “Better Together”—great things happen when we work with each other. Through monthly meetups, studio tours, and social hours, we encourage artists to come together and find their next creative collaborators!
Education
In an industry as rapidly evolving as ours, it is important that education is a life long endeavor. Mentorships, workshops, and even PSA’s allow us to provide an ongoing education outlet for artists long after they’ve left school.
Inspiration
Inspiration is to artists as sunlight is to plants. It encourages boundless growth! Our Instagram and Discord server allow us and our community to share and inspire each other.
Promotion
The famous Midwestern humility is pervasive even among artists. That’s where we come in. Nice Moves spotlights the talented artists and studios that compose our incredible community.
Our Board
President, Events Committee Chair , Director & Story Artist, MAKE
Vice President, Mentorship Committee Chair , Administrative and Program Manager, Lake Region Arts Council
Education Committee Chair , Founder & Executive Director, ZOMA Studios
Social Media Committee Chair , Director, VFX & Motion Designer, Educator, Studio Gata, MCAD
Production Committee Chair , Motion Designer and Art Director, Freelance
Board Member , Co-Owner & Director, Birdtree Studio
Board Member , Technical Animator, Mikros Animation
Student Board Member , Animation & Digital Media Student, University of Wisconsin-Stout
Board Member , Senior Creative Media Design Specialist - Motion Graphics, Medtronic
Board Member , 2D/3D Animator, Freelance
Board Member , Film Associate, Minnesota State University Moorhead