OPEN STUDIO
A CREATIVE EXPERIENCE
CID DESIGN GROUP
EXPERIENCE FIELD GUIDE | MAY 1, 2026
WELCOME 5
AGENDA + GUIDE 7
SESSION EXPERIENCES 11
ARTIST EXHIBITION 19
SETTING INTENTION 27
Welcome!
Join us for Open Studio | A Creative Experience. This CID event is centered on the art of gathering-a creative social experience that brings together expression across disciplines within our community. Throughout the evening, immersive art moments will unfold, musicians will set the rhythm, culinary partners will present a thoughtfully curated tasting, and the bar will be reimagined through crafted botanical elixirs that nourish and engage the senses.
This locally supportive assembly brings together purposedriven brands, artists, clients, and community members inside our new creative campus. Each element has been intentionally composed to foster connection, encourage dialogue, and strengthen the creative ecosystem around us.
This is an open invitation to gather with intention and leave inspired to carry the energy forward.
Read on to learn about our partnerships, artists and sessions.
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AGENDA exp erience
Stroll the open artist gallery, dance to the music in the courtyard, enjoy culinary creations paired with wellness drink flights, watch our live artist in motion and select sessions to attend during the evening. Each session is offered ONE time during the event.
04:00 WELCOME + OPEN STUDIO
05:00 WELLNESS SESSION | the art of anatomical alignment hosted by Bridge Wellness
ART SESSION | wild gatherings with author and artist Mary Jo Hoffman
FORWARD THINKING SESSION | the future consumer , with cid creative lead + futurist Alanna Call
06:00 MUSIC+ MEAL + MINGLING
07:00 ART SESSION | the art of… with author and artist, Mary Jo Hoffman
ART SESSION | plaster play with artist Michael O’Guin
FORWARD THINKING SESSION | fashion as a languag e with stylist Sarah Lamont
08:00 CLOSING REMARKS + OPEN STUDIO
OPEN STUDIO | A CREATIVE EXPERIENCE GUIDE
1. Guest Reception | All guests start here for a guided map to the experience
2. Artist Exhibit | featuring Mary Jo Hoffman, Kristy Gammill, Cocoon Gallery, Michael O’Guin, Friedman Photography, Bonita Springs Charter School, Jessie Perez, and more
3. Art in Motion | Jo Mangieri
4. Plaster Play | Christopher O’Guin
5. Art of Alignment | Nora, owner of Bridge Wellness
6. Bridge Wellness Studio
7. Aura Photography
8. CID Training Lab | Sarah Lamont, Fashion is a Language
9. CID Training Lab | Alanna Call, Future Consumer
10. CID Conference | Mary Jo Hoffman, Wild Gatherings + The Art of …
11. CID Wellness Studio |water station
12. Houchin Construction
13. Beverage Station
14. Culinary Station
15. Live Entertainment | Sprouts
** All teal locations are restrooms
NIGHT guide to the
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nourish + play
Enjoy curated culinary tastings, artfully crafted flights, live music by Sprout and the Synergy aura photography booth.
SPROUT | local band that blends laid-back indie and folk influences with subtle touches of surf and soft rock
THE CANARY CLUB | combines Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors to create unique tapa offerings, appetizers, and pizza.
JUICILATION | specializes in fresh pressed daily organic juices, superfood smoothies, immunity shots, raw food and desserts.
LOVR BOY | A family-owned café celebrated for its expertly brewed coffee and nourishing pastries, with a focus on plant-based, vegan options.
SESSION EXPERIENCES
SARAH LAMONT
Fashion is a Language | learn how to speak the trends without losing your individuality
IN THIS SESSION | Sarah will explore the language we are expected to speak, without ever officially being taught –fashion. Learn how to decode the trends and successfully incorporate them into daily life, overcome mistakes, adhere to an honest budget, and build a functional wardrobe that reflects who you are from within. Fashion should be engaging, adventurous, honest and most importantly functional… come join Sarah LaMont, Founder of Why Style and learn how to get dressed.
Sarah LaMont is the founder and Principal Stylist of Why Style, a national personal styling company based in Naples Florida. Her business is built on the belief that fashion + function = style. According to Sarah, fashion doesn’t need to be reserved for special occasions and nights out. Rather it is built into the essence of our everyday. Sarah and the Why Stylists work to empower clients to define their personal style and align it with their identity and their aspirations.
Learn More: ABOUT — Why Style
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MICHAEL O’GUIN
Plaster Art
IN THIS SESSION | Roll up your sleeves and join artist Michael O’Guin as he guides you in creating a personal custom art piece. Gather inspiration from the artists selections and the variety of displayed colors and textures of plaster materials.
O’Guin Decorative Finishes specializes in authentic Italian plasters, custom decorative textures, and elevated faux finishes for both interior and exterior environments. Their team combines international artistic training with deep technical expertise in substrates, bonding, and material performance. Founded in 1983, O’Guin remains at the forefront of specialty coatings, material innovation, and application techniques bringing craftsmanship and refinement to every surface they touch.
Learn More: ABOUT | O'Guin Decorative Finishes
ALANNA CALL
The Future Consumer
IN THIS SESSION | The future consumer is shaped by evolving mindsets that influence how people connect and move through daily life. In this session, Alanna explores the emerging archetypes defining the next era, revealing how these perspectives are reshaping expectations around design and experience. Alanna unpacks what this means for creating environments that are aligned with how people want to live now and into the future.
Alanna Call is CID’s Creative Lead + Futurist, with more than a decade of experience shaping research-driven design strategy across multifamily, commercial, and hospitality environments.
At CID Design Group, she uncovers the cultural, historical, and contextual cues that influence how people live, gather, and experience space—translating those insights into narratives that guide brand positioning and design direction.
Alanna contributes to national design conversations through speaking engagements, published insights, and industry panels, bringing clarity to emerging trends and generational shifts.
MARY JO HOFFMAN
Event guests will have two opportunities to learn from artist and author, Mary Jo Hoffman. Since 2012, she’s documented her discoveries in nature with daily photography. The transformative practice of daily-ness invites us to slow down and be still and observe nature.
Mary Jo is a long time partner of CID both through her work featured among our projects and as a speaker and workshop teacher for our company retreat and events.
Select from one of two sessions during the event.
IN THIS SESSION | Wild Gatherings
Attendees will explore the joy of creating art with foraged materials. Forage blooms and foliage to craft natural arrangements – transforming everyday materials into beautiful, living artworks.
IN THIS SESSION | The Art of …
Hear selections of Mary Jo’s work and practice on the art of noticing, practicing daily-ness, and how to mindfully and artfully accomplish creative and professional goals.
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BRIDGE wellness
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The Art of Anatomical Alignment
IN THIS SESSION | Discover how posture starts at your feet. In this interactive session, the Bridge Wellness team will explore how small changes at your foundation can transform the way you move and feel. All fitness levels are welcome.
At Bridge Wellness, the mission is to empower individuals through movement, education, and expert care. Pilates and physical therapy are used to support injury prevention, promote strength, balance, and help clients take an active role in their wellness journey.
They are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive community where every client feels seen, supported, and equipped with the tools to move better and live stronger.
Learn More: Bridge Wellness
ARTIST EXHIBITION
Stroll through the artist exhibition to see work featured by our event partners and session leaders.
Experienced in many types of photography, including fine art and architectural, Jim Freeman is widely known for being able to transform a space with his work. His commitment to producing pristine, one-of-a-kind works of art is clear in his photos.
He takes a special interest in photo shoots on remote islands off the coast of Florida that are only accessible by boat.
Freeman’s landscapes tend towards minimal and serene. They consistently emit a feeling of tranquility.
O’Guin Decorative Finishes specializes in authentic Italian plasters, custom decorative textures, and elevated faux finishes for both interior and exterior environments.
Their team combines international artistic training with deep technical expertise in substrates, bonding, and material performance. Founded in 1983, O’Guin is a twogeneration studio of decorative artists known for delivering exceptional wall and ceiling finishes. They remain at the forefront of specialty coatings, material innovation, and application techniques bringing craftsmanship and refinement to every surface they touch.
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More: O'Guin Decorative Finishes
Learn More: Fine Art and Architectural Photography
KRISTY GAMMIL
Kristy Gammill’s work is rooted in a deep reverence for the natural world — drawing from its vibrant textures, fluid movement, and everevolving beauty. She believes the environment itself is art, and that the spaces we inhabit should stir emotion, reflection, and connection.
Through her partnership with CID Design Group, Kristy’s expressive work is an integrated part of the design narrative not an afterthought, but a foundational layer of storytelling. Together, this collaboration blends art and interior architecture to create immersive environments that feel organic, intentional, and alive. Her dynamic compositions invite guests and residents to experience space differently to pause, to feel, and to connect more deeply with the story unfolding around them.
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Kristy Gammil Art
JESSIE PEREZ
Jessie Perez is a contemporary fine artist based in Naples, Florida, known for her vibrant acrylic paintings that blend symbolism, storytelling, and a deep connection to nature.
Jessie’s work is rooted in symbolism and subtle narrative, exploring the relationship between the natural world and the human experience. She often incorporates flowers, seashells, and organic forms to reflect themes of beauty, resilience, and the poetry found in everyday life. Her pieces are designed to be felt as much as seen, inviting viewers to slow down, reflect, and notice details often overlooked.
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JESSIE PÉREZ
COCOON
Cocoon Gallery is the country’s preeminent creator of earthsourced, handcrafted furniture and decor sourced from treasures of the earth, primarily from Southeast Asia.
Founded in Greenwich, Connecticut more than 20 years ago, Cocoon established a flagship gallery on Naples' vibrant, historic 5th Avenue South in 2020, opened in Palm Beach in 2024, and returned to Greenwich with a third gallery in 2025.
The galleries are traffic-stopping attractions for the drama and beauty of their artful displays and attract a host of visitors from serious collectors to curious passers-by from throughout the world.
Learn More: Functional Art and Modern Organic Furniture
ART IN MOTION
Jo Mangieri
Throughout the evening, Jo will share her talents by painting live.
While on hiatus from the corporate world, Jo Mangieri followed her mother’s suggestion and rekindled her love of creating art. It became a refuge and a place of peace in her life.
Jo is inspired by nature and blue. She specializes in taking common subjects and transforming them into something realistic, yet abstract.
Learn More: Jo Mangieri Fine Art
MARY JO HOFFMAN FOUNDER
Artist and author, Mary Jo Hoffman is an aeronautical engineer, turned artist. She authored Still : The Art of Noticing, and her daily blog has attracted Martha Stewart Living & Better Homes and Gardens to feature her work. She has also collaborated with West Elm, Target, and The United Nations Botanical Gardens.
Since 2012, she has documented her discoveries in nature with daily photography. The transformative practice of daily-ness invites us to slow down, be still and observe nature.
She is a longstanding collaborator with CID - her work has been featured among our projects, and she has headlined as a speaker and workshop teacher for our company retreat and other team events.
Learn More: Stills|STILL
ENGAGEMENT
THE POWER of CREATIVITY
Creativity is the connective tissue between vision and reality. It thrives in curiosity. It grows through collaboration. It flourishes in environments built on trust.
When we gather with openness and shared purpose, we can experience the momentum, connection, and expression.
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Momentum
It is the spark that turns vision into action and partnership into progress.
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Connection
It invites us to listen differently and to collaborate more openly.
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Expression
It unlocks innovation. It transforms good ideas into meaningful impact.
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SET THE vibe press play
As we look ahead to our Open Studio | A Creative Experience event, we invite you to prepare not just your calendar—but your energy.
This evening is designed to be immersive, creative, and deeply connective. It’s a celebration of the work we do and the community we build together. How we arrive matters. To help you transition from the pace of the day into a more grounded and open headspace, we created a special playlist. Think of it as a gentle bridge—moving from productivity to presence.
Whether you listen on your drive over, while getting ready, or during a short walk beforehand, let it signal a shift: from busy mode to intentional gathering.
