05/05/2026
Thanks for getting creative with us at our AdClub x GCAC Creative Bootcamp!
CSUF AdClub proudly hosted and led this Creative Bootcamp in downtown Santa Ana, bringing together students and industry professionals for a hands-on creative experience at the Grand Central Art Center and The Frida Cinema.
Centered around a real-world brief from Travel Santa Ana, participants were challenged to capture the spirit of Santa Ana in just a few powerful words. Working alongside marketing professionals, our members developed and pitched original concepts that reflected the city’s culture, energy, and identity.
A huge thank you to our partners, Grand Central Art Center, John Spiak, The Frida Cinema, and AAFOC, for helping to make this experience possible. Special thanks to Brittani McCullough for coordinating our incredible group of mentors.
We are also grateful to our mentors who guided and supported our members throughout the process:
Steve Harbour (), Erin Wang (), Leah Nesje (), Nicolette Pineda (.pineda), Elsa Gallardo (), Jill Richardson (), Ivan Gonzalez (), Torrey Tayenaka ()
And thank you to our judges for their time and insight:
John D. Spiak, Director/Chief Curator, Grand Central Art Center
Maria Gonzalez, Content & Community Engagement Manager for Travel Santa Ana
Bekah Phillips, Director of Marketing at the Frida Cinema
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our final AdClub event of the year. We are proud to create spaces where creativity, collaboration, and community come together.
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