NOVA Scribes is a free and open forum for visual practitioners.

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We are for anyone who uses visuals to move others.

That is, graphic recorders, scribes, sketchnoters, consultants, trainers, and facilitators who all use visuals. 

We're all volunteers: anyone who has energy around it can be an organizer or presenter. 

We have organized classes, graphic jams, open spaces, working retreats, social hours, virtual working sessions, and webinars to share skills and learn from each other. We record our webinars and post them for anyone to watch later, whether you are a member or not.

It’s free to join NOVA Scribes.

You can find us on Meetup.com.

The value of presenting to NOVA Scribes is delivering content to a friendly audience and a recording you can use however you wish. The value of participating is learning from our presenters for a fraction of their usual workshop fees. 

So if you're interested in presenting a topic or want to be a NOVA Scribes organizer, let us know!

NOVA Scribes has entered into a partnership with the International Forum of Visual Practitioners (IFVP), where NOVA Scribes organizes and presents workshops as a part of IFVP Learning.

What We Do

Upcoming Events

Interested learning with us?

Join the NOVA Scribes Meetup to receive announcements of new events.

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Retooling YoU

Retooling yoU is a series of online workshops to help you kick off your facilitation practice in 2025. Facilitated by Brian Tarallo.

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Ampersand Gathering

NOVA Scribes co-hosted an in-person 3-day event in September 2025 in Washington, DC.

Check it Out

Meet the Organizers

  • Brian Tarallo

    Brian Tarallo

    Founder & Co-Organizer

    Brian Tarallo is the managing director of Lizard Brain. He is the author of Surviving the Horror of Online Meetings.

  • Rachel Thompson

    Rachel Thompson

    Co-Organizer

    Rachel is a facilitator and editor. She founded Daring Studios and Teal Edits.

  • Sarah Spencer

    Sarah Spencer

    Co-Organizer

    Sarah is the founder of 26 Letters Studio and is the President of the IFVP.

  • Andrea Hancock

    Andrea Hancock

    Co-Organizer

    Andrea is a visual practitioner and instructional designer.

  • Casey Creech

    Casey Creech

    Co-organizer

    Casey is a graphic facilitator and executive leadership coach.

  • Elise White

    Elise White

    Co-Organizer

    Elise is an Innovation Strategist, Graphic Facilitator, and Human-Centered Designer.

  • Angela Krieg

    Angela Krieg

    Co-organizer

    Angela is an illustrator, artist, and visual practitioner.