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AAF of Central Minnesota is a nonprofit 501(c)(6) organization comprised of advertising professionals in the sales, marketing, creative, publishing, print, radio, television, and photography industry. We have monthly events to entertain, educate, and to network.

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6th Annual 12-Hour Student Design Challenge

March 23, 2019 9:00 am

Real life in the advertising and marketing industry happens quickly. Deadlines loom. Budgets bust. Clients waffle. Creatives butt heads. This is real life, and this is our life and we love it. In an effort to expose students to a little of the beautiful chaos that is agency life, AAFCM is proud to present the 6th Annual 12–Hour Student Design … [Read more...]

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Building Your Personal Brand with Ashley Mary

April 18, 2019 11:30 am

With a palette knife in one hand and a pair of scissors in the other, Ashley Mary fits colors and shapes together like the pieces of a puzzle. The Minnesota-born artist, designer and illustrator works out of her studio in Minneapolis, turning playful collages into spirited paintings, and abstract patterns into whimsical product designs. There are … [Read more...]

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Portfolio Review 2019

April 18, 2019 1:30 pm

Another year, gone. That means you’re another year closer to living and working in the “real” world. Are you ready? How about your portfolio? Even CEOs and business owners started as students. Now is your chance to get in front of industry leaders as you begin your journey. Portfolio Reviews Join us for invaluable feedback on your portfolio from … [Read more...]

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