The Local Archive

10/01/2026

We're hiring a Creative & Media Director. 📸🎬

The Local Archive exists to document, preserve, and carry forward the stories of this city: the artists, families, businesses, and moments that make Fort Wayne what it is.

We've got the vision, the space, and the people. Now we need someone to help the rest of the community see it every single day.

This is a hands-on role. One day you're building the content calendar, the next you're filming a reel, shooting an event, writing the caption, updating the website, and checking which post actually sold tickets.

You might be the one if:
→ You're a creative producer who also understands marketing
→ You can take an idea and turn it into finished content without a lot of direction
→ You notice stories other people walk right past
→ You care about results, not just likes

You don't need to be an expert at everything. We care more about what you've actually made than a perfect résumé.

📍 Downtown Fort Wayne (118 W. Columbia St.)
🕐 Part Time (option to go Full Time for the right candidate)

To apply, send your résumé, portfolio, 3–5 pieces you're proud of, and a few sentences on what you'd want to help us build to [email protected]

Know someone who should see this? Tag them. 👇

08/25/2026

Marketing Week is here!

And we are so excited to host this.
.for photographers, content creators + influencers

Come create your own marketing brand at Cedar Loft Studio and get first access to our styled sets — without committing to a full studio rental.

SEPTEMBER 1–7
$45 • 30-minute time slot

Choose any one of our available sets and use your time to create:

• promo images
• reels + BTS content
• seasonal campaign photos
• booking announcements
• website + social media content

Bring your camera, tripod, phone, products — whatever you need to create content that feels like you and your brand. Because we believe your clients will want to book you for you and your own brand- not just our set.

And if you don’t want to create your own images- hey, that’s totally fine too! Our marketing images will be available to download and use starting September 8th!

reserve your time:
hello.dubsado.com:443/public/appointment-scheduler/6a8db5fc035369c0b9c1b929/schedule

08/21/2026

Calling Local Experience Curators... Opportunities Await!

Do you love working behind the scenes?

We are looking for people to add to our Tech and Stage Crew! Stipend included per month of shows.

Bonus if you are someone who had projection mapping skills!

We are also still casting for the rest of this season, and looking ahead to next spring. DM us today for information on how to submit!

There is so much possibility we are wanting to tap into for our immersive show experience. Come help us bring it to life!

08/11/2026

Save the date

August 28th
11-3p

BRAND + CONTENT DAY
at Cedar Loft Studio ✦

A few hours to create, experiment, connect + leave with fresh content.

WHAT’S INCLUDED
• 4 hours of studio access
• Natural light throughout the space
• Light refreshments
• Headshot swaps
• Paper + fabric backdrops
• Tripods + studio props
• An inspiration set styled by studio host, Mariah, to help get the creativity moving

PLUS — bring a friend for no additional charge. Because content creating is way more fun with that one friend.

Come create together, swap photos, test new ideas + make the space your own. Drop in anytime during the event. No obligations to arrive at a certain time and stay as long as you need.

$25/ person

Limited spots available
https://hello.dubsado.com:443/public/appointment-scheduler/6a7b4e2039b57ed3dec67ecc/schedule

08/04/2026

August 6th we are celebrating big!!! We are so excited to share this day with our community! Come out and enjoy the most whimsical and magical evening on the landing!

This is a free family friendly event to attend.

Come snap your photo with princesses!
Pet a pony!
Dance your shoes off!
Bounce in our bounce castle!
Enjoy a dirty soda or lemonade shakeup!
Snap a photo with the return of the PINK Mustang!

We're cutting ribbon and cake! At 4pm and then the magic begins.

Also noted, has its Opening Night! We can't wait to see you there!

07/30/2026

It's our co-owner/founder's birthday! When we asked Amber what she wanted for her birthday, she said, "For the Fort Wayne Community to join us next Thursday, August 6th for an extra special celebration!"

TLA - 5 Year Bash!
Open House 1-3:45p
Cedar Loft studio
Experience House Co.

Explore what makes TLA a vibrant place for Creatives to work in and from. Check out our studio spaces as well as our family friendly co-working spaces. Meet founders Amber Reid and Mariah James, and hear about the opportunities possible for you and/or your business at The Local Archive.

Ribbon Cutting (& Cake) 4p
We have invited the Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce to come alongside and properly Re-Grand Open our homebase on the Landing. We'll have some remarks and speeches to truly commemorate our presence in the Fort Wayne Artist scene.

PARTY 4:30p - 6p

We have Princesses (Your Party Princess, Inc)
We have Music (Kara Ernsberger DJ Arora)
We have Lemonade (The Main Squeeze Social )
We have Donkeys (Hooley Farms- Horses, Highlands & Flowers)
We have Dirty Sodas (Mocha Lounge Dupont)
We have Face Painting (Whimsy Faces by Olivia Turner)
We have Balloons (Above the Best Rentals)
We have Play Spaces (Experience House Co.)
We have Bounce Houses (Above the Best Rentals)
We have Curated Photo Ops (Amber Media Co. & Cedar + Ink Studios)

7p Grand Opening / Opening Night

Bedtime Stories Theatre

Bring your family, bring your friends, and let's have fun! If you've never been introduced to us or our business, this is your invitation to come see what we're all about and have fun!

07/15/2026

PARTY DETAILS:

Whimsy Faces by Olivia Turner will be out creating magic for our guests starting at 4!

Come join us for an incredibly fun time

5 Year Bash
The Local Archive
118 W Columbia Street August 6th

Open House 1-3:45
Grand Re-Opening
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 4pm
Street Fair 4-6:30

Opening Night Bedtime Stories Theatre 7pm