Turning your talent into _you're hired_

Workshops & Lecture. Thursday, 2/19/26

Workshops happening from 9am - 5pm.
Register below to join.

Creative Studio Meet & Greet: 10am - 3pm:
in Duke Hall Gallery courtyard. Bring your
questions & portfolio pieces to show.

Open Lecture: the state of creative careers:
6-7pm in Duke Hall Gallery courtyard.

Tom Gilmartin is a former Meta Global Director with 25+ years of experience leading creative, marketing, and tech teams across Silicon Valley and award-winning agencies. He’s helped shape iconic work for brands like Disney, Marvel, Sony PlayStation, and ESPN, and has hired and developed hundreds of early-career professionals. Today, he coaches emerging talent on how to break into elite organizations—and thrive once they’re inside.
The School of Art, Design, and Art History is partnering with Gilmartin to create an early-career workshop for our students, and a public lecture on the state of creative jobs in 2026 and beyond.
In addition to workshops, we will also be inviting alumni-owned and staffed studios in the region. Students can enjoy casual conversations, get feedback on work, and learn about the creative work happening in our community.
Join us on Thursday, February 19th, for SADAH Futures.

Tom Gilmartin
Former Instagram,
Global Creative Director

Hands-on workshops led by an Industry Insider, helping you understand how to land elite jobs in this market.

Key benefits for attendees

of SADAH Futures early-career workshops
01
How to Stand Out in a Competitive Job Market. Thousands of students are applying for the same  creative roles, and they struggle to differentiate themselves.
02
Translating Skills into Real-World Jobs. How to present school & internship projects as impactful, relevant work that is at industry level. What roles are right for me?
03
Finding the right Industry Connections. AI applications are very rarely successful. So, how can you network with professionals in an authentic, effective way?
04
Transitioning from College to the Workforce. The corporate world feels intimidating. How to advocate for yourself in early jobs or internships and understand expectations.

Reserve your spot for limited space workshops where you’ll learn:

REGISTER NOW

Questions? Email David Hardy, SADAH Assistant Director: hardydl@jmu.edu