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The global game development community is gathering at GDC Festival of Gaming 2026! 🌍

Join over 30k developers, artists, designers & innovators for the industry's premier event.

Grab Your Pass: gdc.informafestivals.com/2026/registr...

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Applications will close Sunday, February 1st at 11:59pm PST.

Want 10% off your GDC pass? 🎇 Sunbloom community members can use the following code to receive 10% off any GDC pass: SMAC10

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This March, we’ll be bringing our first cohort to GDC, including a mix of Full Bloom mentees and mentors, a few members of our volunteer staff, and one of you - our amazing community members!

For more details and to apply for this opportunity, please visit our website: lnkd.in/gvQxUuwe

The team at Sunbloom is excited to announce that we are officially GDC: Festival of Gaming 2026 Scholarship Partners!

Partnering with GDC has been a goal for us since our org’s inception and we’re so happy to share this milestone with you. 

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Support Us — Sunbloom Media Arts Center

💻 To read more about Sunbloom and our programs, along with other ways to support us (including employer-matched donations), please visit our website: www.sunbloomarts.org/support

Thank you so much for your ongoing support and for joining us on our journey! 💌

Happy December! ❄️

It’s the time of year when we all show our gratitude for the communities that lift us up and the orgs that put in the work. 🤝

With your support, we’re committed to continuing our mission of uplifting marginalized communities in games. 🫂

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Mock-up of a choice screen from the visual novel, ROBOT GIRL. The background image is a teen girl bedroom with a pink and purple color scheme. Overlaid on the left side of the image is a square illustrated image of Latina player character, Ana. Beneath her are smaller square images of three robots: Sensors, Effectors, and Control System. Above Ana are 10 illustrated pink sporks. On the right of the image is a pink banner with the following written in black text: "Even without the overhead light, the space is warmly lit by strands of purple fairy lights hanging across the ceiling..." Beneath the banner are four choices on black buttons with white text and a small light blue illustration of Saturn next to each one. They are: * I hate the dark. * Listen, energy-efficient, low-light strands are both a practical night-light and super-cute, okay? * The purple lights get hazy as my gaze softens... * To-Do: 1) Disconnect the...

Working w/ @freakyaguilar.bsky.social as my @sunbloomarts.bsky.social mentor, he asked me to create mock-ups of different screens for my #VisualNovel. Thx to awesome art from Aisling Kesinger & @princessjem4.bsky.social, #ROBOTGIRL's gonna look SO cute! My basic design for a choice screen. #GameDev

Amazing work! :)

Concept sketch of a character from ROBOT GIRL called "Sensors" - a childlike robot wearing a beanie w/a propeller and holding a lollypop.

Leveling up my #GameDev skills in multiple ways! Was recently accepted into @sunbloomarts.bsky.social's "Full Bloom" mentorship pgrm being mentored by @freakyaguilar.bsky.social for the next few wks as I build out my first game! (1/2)

*concept art from my 1st IF game #ROBOTGIRL by Aisling Kesinger

Sunbloom Media Arts Center

Applications for the Full Bloom Mentorship Program have CONCLUDED! ✨

Thank you to everyone who has applied as either a Mentor or Mentee. 💫

Have a beautiful rest of your Sunday & we wish you all the best. ✌️

Support us: www.sunbloomarts.org

LAST CALL! Today is the last day to apply to be a Mentee in the Full Bloom Mentorship Program. 💫

Refer to our post below for the specific disciplines we are currently seeking. Make sure to submit applications by TONIGHT at 8PM PST/11PM EST.

For those interested in the Full Bloom Mentorship Program and becoming a Mentee, we are currently in search of the following roles:
- Researchers
- Producers
- Those interested in game music
- Those who want to dedicate themselves to promoting diversity in games

Deadline to apply: This Saturday! ✨

💫 A friendly reminder that applications for becoming a Mentee close this Saturday, August 23rd! 💫

The program is seeking professionals working in or breaking into the games industry. Apply today! ✍️

Share with networks who may be interested in this incredible opportunity! 📝

Highlighting our amazing Mentees and Mentors from last year's cohort!

A friendly reminder that Mentor applications are still up until Sunday, August 17th (Tomorrow), and our Mentee applications will be open until next Saturday, August 23rd! ✨

As we're taking in new applications for the second round of our Full Bloom program, we wanted to highlight some of our incredible Mentees and Mentors from last year's cohort group! We were honored and thrilled to have these amazing individuals in our program, and we're excited to meet new faces!

Sunbloom Full Bloom Buddy (Mentee) Application Sunbloom Media Arts Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to grow the games industry into a safer and more equitable space by fostering community and providing opportunities for people of color. ...

Scan the QR Code above or refer to the link to apply!
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✨Become a part of the Full Bloom Mentorship Program as a MENTEE!✨

We aim to pair BIPOC mentees with mentors of all backgrounds as they set out to achieve their goals.

While we respect students, the program is intended for professionals working in or breaking into the games industry. Apply today!

Thank you so much for sharing! :)

Today is the last day! Apply now! ✨

✨ FINAL CALL for Mentors! ✨

Applications have been extended until THIS SUNDAY! We are seeking the following roles:

- Narrative Designers
- Game Designers/Indie Devs
- Level Designers
- Technical Artists

Scan the QR code or refer to the link for the application: forms.gle/pJyead6RAVYD...

Hello! Unfortunately, at this time, we are unable to financially compensate our mentors. Thank you for asking us!

✨LAST CALL for Mentors! ✨

Applications are now open until Sunday, August 10th! We are cutrently in search of:
- Narrative Designers
- Game Designers/Indie Devs
- Level Designers
- Technical Artists

If you'd love to support our amazing BIPOC mentees, apply today and share with your networks!

✨Become a Mentor! ✨

Have not applied yet? Applications are STILL open until next Saturday, August 9th!

We encourage professionals of ALL disciplines/specializations to apply. Share with your networks who may be interested in being a mentor and support our incredible mentees. 💫

Sunbloom Full Bloom Green Thumb (Mentor) Application Sunbloom Media Arts Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to grow the games industry into a safer and more equitable space by fostering community and providing opportunities for people of color. ...

✨ Seeking Mentors! ✨

We are seeking mentors for the Full Bloom Mentorship Program! We welcome professionals of ALL disciplines to apply.

If you'd love to uplift our amazing BIPOC mentees, apply to be a mentor today! Please share with your networks who may be interested. forms.gle/CUuZxzLJ3c2H...

Mentorship — Sunbloom Media Arts Center

Hello!!

We're so happy to kickoff our mentorship program!

Running from late October - the end of January. If you're a professional in games or trying to make a career switch, apply!We have openings for mentors and mentees. All applications are due by September 9th.

www.sunbloomarts.org/mentorship