It's that time of year again! No, not when you tell your partner you love them or get your date flowers… it’s when you fall in love with animation community!!! A portion of our board members are finishing their terms, and while we're sad to see them go, we're excited for YOU to apply!

This February’s Monthly Mover is Eric Bernhagen! 👋 Eric is a Saint Paul-based filmmaker and stop motion animator with a passion for creating surreal stop motion and live action films that, in his words, “make little sense and cost little to make – neither of which are by choice.”

It's that time of year again! No, not when you tell your partner you love them or get your date flowers… it’s when you fall in love with animation community!!!

Applications to join the Nice Moves Board in 2026 are OPEN! Give back to the community, foster greater animation knowledge and mentorship in MN, and also get a snazzy title for your Linkedin to sound cool, I guess? Well, I think volunteering is cool at least!

This February, we want to celebrate the love we have for our community by giving YOU the spotlight! Nice Moves will be hosting a VIRTUAL Show and Tell on February 19th on Discord!

Applications to join the Nice Moves Board in 2026 are OPEN! Give back to the community, foster greater animation knowledge and mentorship in MN, and also get a snazzy title for your Linkedin to sound cool, I guess? Well, I think volunteering is cool at least!

This January, we’re shouting out our Monthly Mover Matt Ward! 👋

This December, we’re shouting out our Monthly Mover Carolyn Schmit! 👋 Carolyn is a 3D animator, modeler, and plush artist from the Twin Cities.

Thank you to everyone who attended our event last Thursday, featuring a presentation by Emmy award-winning story artist Ed Baker!

REMINDER: Don't forget to take the 2025 Nice Moves Annual Salary Survey! This is your chance to help create an accurate picture of how professionals in our industry are being compensated and how much they're working. Fill out the survey here: lnkd.in/gZeBqK6m

Reminder! Join us this Thursday, November 20th for a presentation by veteran TV Story Artist Ed Baker! He'll discuss his experience working on projects for Netflix, Disney, and Cartoon Network, as well as building animatics and storyboards! Get tix on Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.fi/e/telling-st...

Let your voice be heard! The 2025 Nice Moves Annual Salary Survey is officially open, and we need to hear from you. Fill out the survey here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

🍬👺🎃🍷 Thank you to everyone who came out and celebrated our Halloween Mixer with us last night! We loved seeing all the amazing costumes and it was great to see our friends from AdFed Minnesota!

We hope to see you tonight for a frightening good time! 🎃

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Our Nice Moves x Ad 2 Halloween Mixer is happening soon at Sociable Cider Werks on Tuesday, October 28th, from 6:30 to 9 PM! Come hang out with local artists and show off your costume for the contest 👻(optional but encouraged)! RSVP link in bio!

This October, we’re celebrating a Monthly Mover whose work embodies the spirit of the witch !! 🎃💀 @cpumpkinson.bsky.social – aka “Carvey Pumpkinson” – is an illustrator, storyboard artist and voice actor who is skilled at conjuring haunting, moving images that possess a hand-crafted feel.

Our Nice Moves x Ad 2 Halloween Mixer is happening soon at Sociable Cider Werks on Tuesday, October 28th, from 6:30 to 9 PM! Come hang out with local artists and show off your costume for the contest 👻(optional but encouraged)! RSVP link in bio!

Unlock insights into the motion design industry's compensation landscape. The 2025 Nice Moves Salary Survey is launching soon! What do YOU want to know about salaries in Minnesota?

Happening tomorrow! ZOMA House is throwing a Housewarming party, celebrating and supporting local Artists! Stop by 1426 West Lake St from 6–9 PM for fun activities and goodie bags!

Our annual Halloween meetup returns Tuesday, October 28th, 6:30–9 PM at Sociable Cider Werks! This year’s a special crossover with Ad 2 Minnesota, who serve Minnesota's advertising community. While optional, Costumes are encouraged for our contest! RSVP on Eventbrite before tickets are gone!

Looking for a ghoulishly great time? Check out Grotesque Fest V on Thursday, Sept. 25 or Saturday, Sept. 27 at Bryant Lake Bowl! 👻 🎞️

Bryant Lake Bowl Theater

This summer has been so hot we just want to peel our skin off! Then, we realized we know someone who could actually make that happen. Grotesque Fest is BACK to guide you through the darkest caves, the...

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💥Minnanimate starts tomorrow! 💥 A 3-day event showcasing animations from animators all around the Minnesota area at the Main Cinema and Trylon Cinema! Don’t miss it! Tickets and more information are available here: minnanimate.com

Thank you to everyone who attended our Mentorship Mixer event yesterday at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design!

Our Monthly Meetup with Draw League is happening on August 21st at Bauhaus Brew Labs! 90 minutes, 3 prompts, and a lot of creativity (yes, stick figures count). Starts at 7 PM sharp! RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/nice-moves...

Hellavision is hosting a special screening of their show Hell Fables at the Minneapolis Main Cinema tonight at 7! Over 80 animations from amazing creators! Tickets on sale now! mspfilm.org/show/hell-fa...

Loose Frames and Hellavision Television Network Present: Hell Fables - MSP Film

Wednesday, August 13 at 7pm ABOUT THE PROGRAM Hell Fables is the newest animation block commissioned by Vilecom’s obstinate leader, the Lizard King. Enjoy a 90 minute block of original and demonic ani...

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Looking for support in Minnesota’s animation or VFX scene? Come check out our Mentorship Mixer on Sunday, September 7th at MCAD! It takes place from 1–4 PM in the College Center, Second floor.

💥 Announcing a new meetup! ✍️ In partnership with Hellavision, Nice Moves is hosting Draw League on August 21st at Bauhaus Brew Labs! The game kicks off at 7 pm sharp! RSVP here www.eventbrite.com/e/nice-moves...

We’re relaunching our Monthly Mover series, an initiative to introduce members of our growing Nice Moves community! 🔍 Say hello to Brianna Pail 👋 Check out Brianna’s art and what she had to say about Nice Moves! #wearenicemovesmn

Convergence was in full motion! Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday at Como Park for an afternoon of connection, collaboration, and community! From frame one to final render, the conversations flowed, and the energy was just right.

You all have great taste, whether in visuals, copywriting, or anime. Us? We like to think we have great taste in people. Minnesota is a hidden gem, and we’re tired of it being full of hidden creatives who don’t know each other. Hence, THE CONVERGENCE:

Thank you to everyone who attended last night’s Show & Tell event! We created a wonderful atmosphere of respect and support