Creativity is better when it’s shared.

We're building a community where photographers can connect, create, and share their work. Starting right here in Arizona, we're working toward something bigger: a creative studio and gallery where art can be made, experienced, and celebrated.

We want to bring photographers together through themed exhibitions that celebrate creativity, individuality, and the art of storytelling.

Get ready, because our first ever open call is coming November 1st!

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More Than a Photograph.

A photograph can capture a moment, tell a story, or make us see the world a little differently. But sometimes, the most meaningful part of photography is what happens when we share it.

That's what Coldbrewed Creative is all about.

We want to help creatives escape the algorithm and avoid the scroll by creating a space for them to share their work, explore new ideas, discover inspiration, and connect with others who love the art of photography.

We're starting with online exhibitions and creative opportunities, with a bigger dream of building a physical space where that creativity can come to life, and everyone can slow down, breathe and spend time with some amazing moments frozen in time.

Featured Open Call

An invitation to create and share starting November 1st.

THE COLDBREWED COLLECTION · EXHIBITION NO. 001

Morning Coffee.

A person with glasses and a beard lying on a large bed of dark roasted coffee beans, looking up with wide eyes.

Morning coffee is more than a drink. It's a ritual, a moment of peace, a fresh start, or perhaps the beginning of something unexpected.

We're inviting Arizona photographers to explore what Morning Coffee means to them, and it’s free to submit!

All experience levels welcome. Your perspective matters.

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The Coldbrewed Collection

A young woman with long brown hair looking through the front of a washing machine or dryer in a laundromat.

A woman lying on her back on a floor surrounded by open books and pages, wearing a purple sweater and high gray socks, holding a book, with her head towards the bottom of the image.

A man with glasses and a beard looking surprised or frightened, caught in a web of transparent plastic or spider web-like material with his hands raised.

Close-up black and white portrait of a young man with short curly hair, looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression.

A woman sits on the floor in a laundromat, leaning against washing machines, holding a magazine, wearing a polka-dot top and wide-leg jeans, with a relaxed pose.

Woman in traditional blue dress sitting among stacks of open and closed books, holding a brass candlestick holder, with a cartoon lion figurine nearby, surrounded by scattered pages set against a wall covered in open book pages.

Black and white photo of a woman with dark hair and tattoos sitting in a small, dark alcove, with her eyes closed, touching her face and head.

Different Perspectives. Shared Creativity.

Discover original photography and curated exhibitions celebrating the imagination, talent, and vision of our growing creative community.

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Meet the Founder

I’m Tony Gist, the guy who might be completely out of his mind, but also the photographer/videographer/creative behind Coldbrewed Creative. I’ve worked as a journalist and creative for over 20 years now, and I still love being creative. The only thing better is being creative with others.

My hope for Coldbrewed Creative is that it brings people together, and becomes a place for creatives to share work and collaborate beyond the social feeds. I want it to become an escape from the algorithm, and a place we all actually want to go.

I have a ton of big ideas and it’s only just beginning, so feel free to come along for the ride and lets see where this all goes.

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From the Grounds Up

Follow our journey, discover featured photographers, and stay connected as we build something creative together.