We're a collective of creative industry professionals who believe relationships are the real infrastructure of the arts

We gather good people together - experts working on the front line of their industry - no pitches, no panels, just good conversation

We encourage collaboration and knowledge sharing as the key ingredients to building long term relationships

We're building local chapters in major cities connected to a wider international family

For newcomers and old friends alike, a few things that make Familiar Strangers work:Introduce people - If someone's standing alone or hovering on the edge, open the circle and bring them in.
Sidle up and listen in - Join a conversation by listening - a nod and a smile go a long way. Most chats are open. If it feels like a private catch-up, just drift to another group.
Bring something to bounce around- A project, an idea, a problem you're stuck on. Asking for input is one of the best ways to start a real conversation.
Keep it relaxed - This isn't networking - networking is transactional. Familiar Strangers is about building long-term, genuinely supportive relationships with like-minded people.