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American Advertising Awards

February 28, 2026 6:30 pm

The Gorecki Center at the College of Saint Benedict

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Hands-On Screen Printing Workshop

January 22, 2026 9:00 am

Keihl Visual Arts Center – St. Cloud, MN

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Coffee with Creatives – Design Tools, Tips & Hacks

January 27, 2026 7:30 pm

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12 Hour Student Design Challenge

February 13, 2026 8:30 am

Alexandria Technical & Community College

2026 12 Hour Student Design Challenge
2025 12hr Sdc Web Graphic Call For Non Profits

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We Are AAFCM

The Unifying Voice for Advertising in Central Minnesota

AAF of Central Minnesota is a nonprofit 501(c)(6) organization of advertising professionals in the media, sales, marketing, creative, design, strategy, brand, publishing, print, radio, television, and photography industry. Where there is a message to be conveyed to a broad audience, there is advertising no matter how old-school or new school the methodology may be.

Become A Member

Looking to Grow Professionally?

Our events cover a variety of topics to ensure you excel in the quickly evolving advertising and marketing industry.

Networking and meeting local professionals of all levels as well as students is a huge advantage of joining AAFCM. We often hear how powerful the connections made in our organization are.

Exploring interests – photography, writing, design, social media, you name it – is welcome at AAFCM. If you have a passion or ‘side hustle’ that you’re looking to grow and develop, we’re here to help.

Our organization is not just for agencies or just for large companies. We are made of individuals of all shapes and sizes – large corporations, local businesses, freelancers, business owners, volunteers, students, agencies… there’s so much opportunity!

Who We Are

Meet Your Board of Directors

Alison Fischer

Alison Fischer

WhiteBox Marketing
Amanda Hackett

Amanda Hackett

Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict
Rich Thul

Rich Thul

DeZURIK
Bryce Jacobson

Bryce Jacobson

WhiteBox Marketing
Bridget Deutz

Bridget Deutz

Greenline Marketing
Jeremy Fromm Ringsmuth

Jeremy Fromm-Ringsmuth

Jsring Studio
Mitchell Mccallson

Mitchell McCallson

Sourcewell