The cat is out of the bag! Our web media partner Vancouver Is Awesome has made the first big announcement regarding our amazing keynote speaker lineup. They’re a ticket sales partner too (an affiliate) so when you click-through from their site and register on Eventbrite you’ll automatically be giving them some financial lovin’. We love VIA – don’t you! Be sure to love back and comment, tweet, and help spread the word in all forms.
Archive for the ‘Conference Update’ Category
Keynote Speakers Announced on VIA
Tuesday, September 14th, 2010And Then There Were Two Tweeters
Friday, August 13th, 2010
The conference is coming together fast and furious! It’s less than three months away! We’re just a few days away from finally being able to announce our speaking team – yahoo!!! You’re going to LOVE the line-up! We’re still accepting creativeEXHIBITION proposal submissions (until Sept.17). We’ve got other groovy news about sponsors and partners coming up too. One thing that happened awhile back has gone unannounced has been the addition of Destin Fall Haynes to our social marketing team! My bad.
Last year we tried Facebook advertising and we quickly abandoned it as it just seemed to pushy and desperate. In stark contrast, we really enjoyed the organic, and supportive nature, of our Twitter feed @CREATIVEMIXca. What I mean by supportive is that through the cunning use of RTs and ‘follows’ we were able to help other creative people, projects, and events spread the word about what THEY were doing. Besides – it’s just plain ‘ol fun! That felt like a much better way to meet the needs of Vancouver creatives while at the same time giving people a chance to check-out what we’re doing. In preparation for this year’s conference I wanted to continue that trend of helping other local creatives but I knew I needed help; enter Destin:
Destin is a lover of the written word and a social media aficionado. By day she contributes her communications skills and pr savvy to the non-profit world – helping to make the world a better place one tweet, post and like at a time. While comfortable using 140 characters or less she can also be found conversing and sharing her thoughts in formats permitting higher character values – like on her blog, I do, Vancouver . Although she revels in conversation in the online realm she would rather meet you face to face over a cup of coffee or a pint of dark beer – preferably locally made!
Together, Destin and I Follow, RT, DM, @Reply on @creativemixCA. We’re likeminded creatives and I’m thrilled to have her on our team.
Want to follow our lists?
@CREATIVEMIXca/vancouvercreativespaces
@CREATIVEMIXca/vancouvercreativepeople
@CREATIVEMIXca/vancouvercreativeevents
Posted by Corwin Hiebert
Creative Action
Thursday, June 17th, 2010CREATIVECALL
Win a Display Space in the Creative Exhibition
Promote your creative project or venture November 4th, 2010 at CREATIVEEX, the exhibition at CREATIVEMIX – Vancouver’s annual ideation and creative collaboration conference.
We’re looking for proposals from creative people who want to showcase their creativity and innovation in an engaging and interactive environment. If selected, you will get to use one of ten 10‘x10’ display walls, and will be given two conference passes, a dedicated page on the conference website, a special feature on both the blog and e-mail newsletter, and be interviewed on the main stage. This exhibition package is valued at $800.
This ain’t no tradeshow – it’s more like an art show meets grade 6 science fair meets idea expo meets artsy-fartsy meet-up with you at the centre of it all! The proposal process is very simple – read more about The Creative Call on the Exhibition page.
CREATIVEWORK
Getting Down to Business
An awesome change to the 2010 program has been the addition of workshops. We’ve got two interactive sessions planned: Ideas+Collaboration and Action+Planning. Read more on our Workshops page.
2010 Conference Date
Monday, February 1st, 2010
Big news! CREATIVEMIX is coming back for another round! Thursday, November 4th. Remember that. Write that down. Tell other people.
Now, you’re probably wondering what’s happening and who’s speaking . . . well, we can’t tell you that. There’s a lot we can’t tell you right now but not because we don’t know. Well . . . maybe it’s because we don’t know, or maybe it’s because we’re busy connecting and collaborating with a lot of cool peeps right now and it wouldn’t be fair to let the cat out of the bag. There will be interesting and useful updates every couple weeks from here on out so be sure to sign-up for our e-mail newsletter (or the RSS feed); that way you don’t miss anything. We’re aiming to launch the program and open registration May 1st.
We CAN tell you that we’re adding workshops and will be hosting a contest for the exhibition. Oh, and the conference will again be at the cool-n-funky Roundhouse Community Arts Centre! Helpful eh?
Posted by: Corwin Hiebert & Eileen Rothe
The Reviews Are In
Friday, November 27th, 2009Here’s what people had to say about their experience at CREATIVEMIX 2009:
“This was a day of mind-expanding learning experiences. I’m glad I came. Thanks!” – Mary Mahon Jones
“Working in a creative field is one thing, but learning how to connect with other creative people in other fields and getting to broaden your experiences in an overall creative community is something quite spectacular.” – Ewan Johnstone
“It is a collaboration for generating and indulging in new ideas! It is a way to connect yourself to your creative passion and with others who share it.” – Cecilia Daude
“CREATIVEMIX was an awesome mish-mash of creatives from all over Vancouver doing all sorts of things that you wouldn’t expect you could make a living doing. I got so much inspiration and I loved the approach that was taken.” – Colleen Keith
“We attended CREATIVEMIX for some “inspirational disruption” and were happy we did! It was a great reminder that as creative professionals we’re part of a vital, interesting community, and that it’s important to not only stay connected with this community, but indeed reach out to foster new relationships.” – Ryan Thompson
“Vancouver has been starved for this kind of conference that happens here and is about here. We need to stop identifying ourselves just with our amazing geography and start sharing how the creative mix of people are truly this city’s killer app.” – Darren Roberts
“The quality of speakers was impressive, the topics engaging, the organization outstanding, and registrants were taken care of at every turn. From the flowers to the fruit to the lounge, it was like you were at a friend’s house. Everything was comfortable, well thought out, and my brain is still processing the plethora of images and information. I am definitely looking forward to next year’s conference.” – Carol Fergusson
What a Day!
Friday, October 23rd, 2009To all who attended CREATIVEMIX . . . thank you for making this inaugural event a huge success! We where thrilled to see so many creatives there and blown away by the response – this just might be the beginning of something very cool here in our Vancouver creative community.
Please continue to follow us on Twitter (@CREATIVEMIXca) as we’ll continue talking up local creative events, people, and projects. And the short answer to the question everyone is asking: YES, CREATIVEMIX will definitely happen in 2010.
Cheers! – Corwin Hiebert & Eileen Rothe
Got a “happy” Idea?
Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
Idea Challenge!
At 1:30pm Paul Parolin of Happy Planet will drop the bomb, the creative challenge bomb that is. They’ve got to get packaging designed to get twin packs of soup on the shelves of Costco by Oct.30. The packaging solution needs to be enviro, the soup has to stand up, and it’s hand applied. Got an idea? Leave a comment below.
Joel Armstrong @ MIX Lounge
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
Think & Drink. I’m sorry . . . what?!
So what are your plans this Thursday night? You know, that night of the week where you want to celebrate the fact that the next day is Friday, the day before the lovely Saturday?
Those who choose to register for the conference portion of our little event are in for a real treat. From 4:45 – 6:30pm, DJ Joel Armstrong (House/Melodramatic Popular Song/Techno) will perform live in our MIX Lounge for the Think & Drink reception, bringing us a cool vibe to wrap up a super rad day!
Okay, so for many of us the weekend isn’t actually the weekend, but who doesn’t need an excuse to party right?!
Check out Joel’s awesome creations here:
Posted by: Eileen Rothe
24 Hours x 24 Hours
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
CREATIVEMIX is almost here! In just 24 hours Vancouver’s Ideation Conference will be underway and it’s shaping up to be an amazing day!
24 Hours Vancouver has published a piece on the conference (page 5) — just look for my pensive “Sssshhhhh… I’m thinking!” headshot — and it’s a great piece about the event. Terry McBride drops some very encouraging words and it really gets the vibe across.
So there it is. Creative math. 24 x 24 = October 22. Ha! I’m hilarious.
Okay, now let’s get on with it! Eileen and I have lived, breathed, and bled this thing and with one day left we can honestly say that we’re crazy-excited to see this event come to life. Bringing together Vancouver’s creatives in a “meeting of the minds” is one of those never-quite-completed tasks, but we’re having a blast doing it! Yes, we “think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.” At this point, all I can think about is the Think & Drink.
Thanks to Kristen McKenzie for writing a great article and Editor-in-chief Dean Broughton for being our champion.
Posted by: Corwin Hiebert
Attention Employers!
Tuesday, October 20th, 2009Businesses are successful when they’re committed to their people — when they invest in the development of their employees. If you manage a business and want to motivate or reward your employees, then think CREATIVEMIX instead of a fruit basket or pizza day. Yeah – it’s just two days away but hey, won’t you look like the cool boss! Here are some great (and some lame!) reasons why you should register your staff for Vancouver’s Ideation Conference.
5 GREAT reasons to send your employee(s) to CREATIVEMIX
- Inspiration. You need a big idea and you need it now! Your staff will hear twelve in-depth talks on the nitty gritties of creativity, inspiration, and working outside the box. Maybe they’ll just come back with exactly what you need!
- New connections. Collaboration is the name of the game. It’s not just about networking and generating sales leads anymore (that’s so 1998). Your team will mix and mingle with other top creative minds, which could lead to alliances and new business in areas that may surprise you.
- Energy booster. Are your peeps stalling on a project or stuck in a rut? Give them some positive reinforcement – this will get the wheels turning for sure.
- Cutting edge. How cool will you be sending your staff to an ideation conference? Who does that?! You’d stand out from competitors as an innovative company doing everything you can to get the creative juices flowing.
- It’s local. Sure, you could spend thousands sending your crew to some status-quo conference in Vegas, or wherever, but the service providers, connections, and content will all be out of context. You need to inject some “local” into your business AND you don’t have the budget to send them out of town anyway.
5 TOTALLY LAME reasons to send your employee(s) to CREATIVEMIX
- Extra space in the office. You want to move some furniture around or practice your Rockband guitar licks without anyone around. We get it. Get rid of them for a day.
- More coffee for you. Your tired of sharing the coffee pot. Finally. . . a day when you can make the coffee the way YOU like it!
- Stop the whining. They are getting on your nerves. Mask your frustration with a pro-d day and enjoy some free time from all the annoying questions and complaints.
- Exit strategy. You’re going to fire them anyway but you need some time to plan the big boot. You can’t have a war room meeting when they’re within ear shot!
- Laundry money. When trying to balance the books you found some fiscal discrepancies. To cover your tracks you need to spend some money quick.
Please call Corwin at 604-803-2019 for more information regarding group rates.
Posted by: Eileen Rothe & Corwin Hiebert
Kuba Oms @ MIX Lounge
Friday, October 16th, 2009
Olympic dreams turned to music . . .
Since writing my blog post about Ben Sigston, I have discovered something new about the guy. It turns out that he was a Canadian National Team cyclist (with a World Cup win!) and the recipient of a US college scholarship – how crazy is that?! And not only that, but this is something he has in common with another great music performer at CREATIVEMIX . . . Kuba Oms.
Kuba was an accomplished tennis player who also had a scholarship dangling before him – but he too opted for a life of music. And lucky for us they did! He and Sigston are both finalists in the Peak Performance Project (check it out here: www.peakperformanceproject.com) and their success in this venture depends on your votes so go cast yours today!
More About Kuba
As the long-time musical director of the live house jam band Velvet, Kuba has taken a contemporary approach to his own project that could be likened to a cross between Jamiroquai, Paolo Nutini, David Gray and Ben Harper.
Born in Victoria to a Scottish mother and Indian father, Kuba is a third generation Canadian. As a kid, his parents held bible studies every Thursday evening, which ended in huge sing-along jams with his dad and uncle hosting on acoustic guitars. “This was when I’d come into the room,” he remembers. “I’d sit cross legged and just listen.” He started at age 15 by singing covers at school and around bonfires. His first original band, Out Of Nowhere, built quite a following in the west coast with its influence of rock from the ‘60s and ‘70s, such as Led Zeppelin and the Rolling Stones.
To hone his chops, he started a cover band called Souled Out that became really big in B.C. with renditions of old soul classics from the likes of Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, and Stevie Wonder. “That’s how I really learned how to sing,” says Kuba. “Covering those songs was quite challenging.
I had the privilege of seeing Kuba perform at the Railway Club a couple of weeks back and the place was packed. The crowd was completely into it and didn’t stop dancing for the entire set – and neither did Kuba!
Kuba will perform in the MIX Lounge on Thursday, Oct.22 at 12:30pm. Don’t forget that exhibition-only passes are FREE if you register online here: www.creativemix.ca/exhibition ($10 at the door).
Check it Out
Both Kuba & Sigston have just released new recordings. Check them out here:
- FREE Album download at www.kubaoms.com
- www.bensigston.com
Posted by: Eileen Rothe
Creative Filmfest
Thursday, October 15th, 2009With the Vancouver International Film Festival coming to a close this Friday, you might mistakenly think that the cool screenings have come to an end, that you didn’t get your fill, or that you missed your chance completely. Fear not. The CREATIVEMIX Exhibition includes a mini theater where we’ll show short films by local directors. Exhibition-only tickets are FREE (if you sign-up online by October 21st) so there’s no reason to miss out. Learn more about our short film showcase here.
Here’s are two films that we are excited to include, both of which have been screened at the VIFF:
This short film is written and directed by Alan Miller. It’s based on a short story by Saki (AKA H.H. Munro) called “Sredni Vashtar.” The film is a darkly comic tale about a young boy who uses his imagination to fight the oppressive rule of his uptight guardian, Miss Anthrop, and is Miller’s “first” film. The quotations mean that the line between being a filmmaker and being an aspiring filmmaker is getting pretty blurry these days. If you want to get really technical about it, he’s been making films ever since middle school when he got his hands on the school’s first mac. But “Conrad the Wise” is a bit different in that he had, for the first time, the aid of a crew. And a budget. And a script. Ah… the sweet joy of funded collaboration.
In true CREATIVEMIX form, this film is the result of the contributions of people from all over the Vancouver film industry; from old pros, to film students, and one very talented kid. Miller managed to get the thing done without paying full price for anything, and without making too many enemies (as far as he knows…). The short of it is: it’s a tale of imagination, revenge, and hot buttery toast. You’ll love it.
Allison Beda, writer and director, calls a spade a spade with this witty and masterfully edited short about the rise and demise of a long-distance relationship played out over a game of tennis. What better way to answer the ultimate question, “Why is it called love if I’m losing?” than through–yep, that’s right–poetic tennis and dance. Brilliant.
Beda (Tea Party, How To Be A Model) worked with producer Stephanie Symns (ControlAltDelete) on this project. It was choreographed by Claire French (artist in residence Leeds University UK 2006-2007), scored by Leo award winning composer Teresa Connors (Dog Boy, How To Be A Model) and photographed by cinematographer James Liston (ControlAltDelete). The film features dancers Delia Brett and Daelik (who are the dance company Machine Noisy) and the voice-over was performed by recording artist Adrienne Pierce (songs from her album Faultline have been featured on The L Word, Veronica Mars and Grey’s Anatomy).
Ben Sigston @ MIX Lounge
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009
What do good coffee, local radio, and live music have in common? Oh come on people!
So if you haven’t heard yet, our CREATIVEMIX Exhibition includes the Mix Lounge, where you can enjoy some good coffee . . . we’ve told you about the coffee . . . and meet some new peeps. But what we haven’t told you is that you’ll also get to experience live performances by some amazing local talent.
For those of you who are tuned in to the newest and coolest local station here in Vancouver, 100.5 The PEAK, you will have heard of a little thing called the “PEAK Performance Project.” This is a seven-year, $5.29 million contest open to all musicians in BC, and was created by 100.5 The PEAK and Music BC to develop BC based emerging artists. To say the least, they hit the mother load right off the bat and we are ecstatic to have two of the finalists performing at CREATIVEMIX this year. Let me start with Ben Sigston.
Ben is one of those rare artists who can capture an audience’s attention with only a piano or acoustic guitar. He crafts melodic gems that work as well stripped down as they do produced with a full band. His early works, filled with bright, tasteful piano playing, weeping Beatle-esque guitar lines and instantly memorable vocal melodies, found instant success with numerous placements in both TV and film. A 2007 development deal with Warner Music put Sigston into contact with producer Warne Livesey (Midnight Oil, Matthew Good). The two discovered that they shared a common musical vision and enjoyed collaborating, and so decided to work together to record Ben’s first EP “Free Now.” It is Sigston’s unique ability to marry the abstract with the well-crafted pop song that makes him such a unique addition to the current crop of singer/songwriters.
Not to mention he goes great with an Americano. Mmmmmmm!
Ben will perform in the MIX Lounge on Thursday, Oct.22 at 10:30am and exhibition-only passes are $10 (but they’re FREE if you register online here.
Posted by: Eileen Rothe
Poster Promo
Wednesday, October 7th, 2009
Have you seen the poster? We’ve been spreading the word in lots of ways but this one has been the most fun so far (AKA the blender fish). Other than the fact that it’s a bit sadistic it’s been really effective – it’s catching people’s eye and getting them to stop for a moment, read the details, and it’s sticking in their heads. What else could we ask for? We wanted to make sure we didn’t create a bunch of waste so we only printed 400 posters and we have been placing them in locations where community or poster boards are managed (that’s right, no phone polls, mailboxes, or construction walls) which works out well because one poster will last 2 or 3 weeks verses 2 or 3 hours.
It hasn’t exactly been all peachy keen however. I was talking about CREATIVEMIX with someone at a party last week and when I mentioned the poster they responded with: “Oh, that’s you?! I’ve seen that poster! I really liked it, in fact, I’m thinking of buying a new blender.” I guess you can’t win them all.
Anyway, if you see one of our posters do this: stop, point, and yell “What a great poster! What a cool conference! I’m going to visit double u double u double u dot creative mix dot C A right now!” You won’t look like a dork at all.
A special note for Diane Haynes: no goldfish were hurt in the making of this poster.
Posted by: Corwin Hiebert
Think & Drink Beer
Thursday, October 1st, 2009
Sponsor Update: We’re proud to announce that Sleeman Breweries is now a sponsor of the CREATIVEMIX Think & Drink! Thanks to Sleeman there will be a whack load of choice when it comes to choosing the right beer to drink (don’t worry, thinking is not required – you can point and grunt if need be); the following cold ones will be available in the MIX Lounge: Cream Ale, Original Draught, No.20, and Sleeman Light.
The reception is at 4:45pm, after the last session, and is for conference participants and exhibitors only. The MIX Lounge is in the centre of the Exhibition Hall and will be a great place to wrap-up the day. Wine and special coffee will also be available.
Building a Buzz
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009
The buzz is building around CREATIVEMIX – literally. As we all know, a lot of creative people drink coffee so we’re spreading the word about the conference using 100% recycled coffee sleeves. Saul Brown . . . you’d be proud of us.
Custom coffee sleeves are a surprisingly untapped method of advertising and we think they’re a perfect fit. What we like about this is that they’re useful. And when it comes to approaching cafes, it’s a pretty easy ask since we’re helping them save money. One thing is for sure – there’s just too much collateral out there filling our mail boxes, sitting on window sills, or cluttering up retail checkouts. We don’t want to add to that chaos. And the impression statistics on coffee sleeves are solid: the average to-go coffee is in use for 45-180 minutes and is seen by 7-10 people, not to mention that it’s being groped!
Thanks to the following establishments for carrying our sleeves last week: Boulangerie La Parisienne, Chez Faye Cafe, Urban Fare, Scuie, Cito Espresso, Raw Canvas, Beans, Wicked, Solley’s Bagels, Caffe Express, Blenz, Cafe O, and Nester’s Market. CREATIVEMIX sleeves will be in more cafes around the city in the coming weeks so be on the lookout (and if you know a cafe owner who would be into carrying them, please feel free in introduce us).
Registration Announcement: Today is the last day to register at the discounted price. You’ll save $20 if you register before midnight tonight. To register, please visit our RegOnline.com page.
Posted by: Corwin Hiebert
Share Your Umbrella
Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
Rain, rain, don’t go away. Yeah, that’s right, it’s time to start training yourself to embrace the mild weather. The summer has been beautiful but with all of the forest fires it’s nice to have a little shower now and again. Sure, I’m not thrilled it’s going to be a wet weekend but it’s not like we’re going to the PNE on Saturday… oh, wait, we are. Bummer.
*Speaking of rain, here’s an idea for you. When walking around today offer to share your umbrella with the drowned rat beside you (a.k.a. a person who forgot their umbrella or someone who refuses to use one, like me). If you’re headed in the same direction, and they look harmless, then take a step closer and ask them if they’d like to join you (insert legal disclaimer here). Let’s do what we can to make the rain a good thing.
*Speaking of umbrellas, did you know that the Arts Umbrella is the charity of choice for our conference this year? One of the goals of CREATIVEMIX is to support creative education and we felt it was important to feature a non-profit organization that is helping children grow their creative skills. And, in light of recent government cut backs, we feel even stronger about doing everything we can.
We particularly want to highlight the work they’re doing with their Outreach Program. They provide free of charge, high quality arts workshops to pre-school, elementary, and high school students in communities throughout British Columbia. As a result of these programs, performances, and workshops they’re providing an opportunity for young people to explore their creativity through all of the art forms offered at Arts Umbrella while removing geographic and financial barriers to their participation.
This deserves a shout-out for sure! We’re honoured to support the work they are doing and are thrilled to include the Arts Umbrella in our Creative Exhibition; President & CEO Lucille Pacey will also be making some remarks as a part of the program. So, when registering for the conference know this, your registration is helping the next generation of creatives.
Now go jump in some puddles.
Posted by: Corwin Hiebert
*tactless transitions, I know
Behind it All
Monday, June 8th, 2009Well… the cat is out of the bag about CREATIVEMIX – Vancouver’s first annual ideation conference and the response has been great so far! 2,100+ visitors to the site and registration is gaining momentum. Phewph. Turns out we’re not totally crazy!
Now, before going any further, I just want to make sure you know who is behind the vision and direction of the conference, as well as the content posted on this blog. So, who are we? We are proud Vancouverites and local creatives who passionately seek the company of, and inspiration from, other creative types – people who, like us, are driven by their inspiration and “must” pursue their ideas and find a way to make their living doing what they love (or desire to). We believe that, as we grow in our creative efforts and delve deeper into our own artistic crafts, we must also expand horizontally to gain new relationships with, and understanding from, creative people of disciplines other than our own. This is our heart and the core reason for hosting CREATIVEMIX; we want to take our creativity to the next level and believe that we are not alone.
We are Corwin Hiebert and Eileen Rothe. By the time October 22nd comes around, we will have been married for 13 years. Though I’m pretty sure we can’t self-proclaim the status of “Power Couple,” we definitely live our lives in such a way that we plan for, and expect to, work together on nearly every project. We co-birthed and are co-producing CREATIVEMIX, and we are extremely excited to champion other local creatives and gather together like-minded Vancouverites this Fall. Here’s a little snapshot on each of us:
Corwin Hiebert
Specializing in strategic event design, marketing, and logistics management, Corwin has 14 years of experience in the event industry and has handled near every kind of event, from international road shows to local fundraisers. A one-time consultant to the largest software company in the world, Microsoft, he managed over 300 international training events in under four years. Some of his local events include the Western Canada’s largest yoga event, the “Camp Moomba Yogathon,” supporting Canadian children impacted by HIV/AIDS, the Hoop-Law Charity Basketball Tournament, and the upcoming 2009 GEOWEB conference. Corwin is also the manager for Wade Imre Morissette (kirtan performer/yoga instructor/author) and David duChemin (photographer/author).
Eileen Rothe
Eileen is singer/songwriter with a piano-driven style and a soulful, edgy voice. She’s been graciously compared to the likes of Kate Bush and Tori Amos but has her own unique je ne sais quoi. Over the past couple of years, Eileen has been extremely fortunate to work with renowned vocal coach Judith Rabinovich (known for her work with Sarah McLachlan) and continues to pursue excellence in her music. Her debut EP “Dream Girl” (Hipposonic Records) has the magical touch of producer Jeff Dawson (John Wozniak, Holly McNarland, Daniel Powter) and mixer Mike Fraser (Aerosmith, AC/DC, Rush) and in the spring of 2008 she ventured out on her first Canadian tour that took her from Vancouver to Ottawa. Early this year Eileen travelled to New York, as she was invited to audition for a roadway musical – this has thrown her into a new and challenging direction in her career and she is very excited about it. She is also working on new material and is back in the studio this summer.
So there it is. Sorry for the self-promo . . . I just couldn’t come up with any other way to introduce ourselves. Maybe I should have had someone interview us – though that sounds even more presumptuous, don’t you think? Nonetheless, thanks for being a part of our CREATIVEMIX family and please be sure to subscribe to the RSS Feed, follow us on Twitter, and tell your friends about October 22nd.
Posted by: Corwin Hiebert
Registration is Open
Sunday, May 24th, 2009
It’s been a long time in coming but it’s finally here: registration is now open for CREATIVEMIX (Vancouver’s Ideation Conference) taking place October 22, 2009 at the Roundhouse Community Arts Centre in Vancouver, BC. All you creative peeps who normally wait until the last minute will definitely miss out on this one if you don’t sign-up early so be sure to register quick (and save $20 before September 15). You can learn all you need to learn on the Register page.
Here’s the scoop on who this event is for, why it’s happening, and why it will be a one-of-a-kind conference:
CREATIVEMIX is a gathering of Vancouver’s emerging and professional creative minds. This one-day conference is dedicated to those who live and breathe ideation, creative expression, and believe the notion that inspiration is the most important asset. This conference is an interdisciplinary event, bringing together industry-leading idea makers who will share their experiences and explore a common thread of creativity.
This conference is for everyone who depends on their creative output – whether it’s a small or big part of their work. The goal is to help you take your creativity to the next level! We believe that the next level can be achieved through the collaboration and inspiration that comes from learning and working outside the box.
So often “creatives” gather to hone their technical craft; however, skills are simply not enough. It’s one thing to plan and deliver on a great idea but it’s the innovator who stands apart from the crowd. By leaving your skills at the door and focusing on expanding your creativity you’ll gain inspiration and a new mindset around this invaluable medium.
The program will consist of 12 speakers, from various industries, speaking to how they foster and manage creativity, fan new ideas into fruition, and promote the cross-pollination of creative concepts among different types of people and projects.
Got a question? Contact Corwin Hiebert at corwin@creativemix.ca
Follow us on Twitter
Wednesday, April 29th, 2009
Love it or hate it Twitter is the hot date that everyone wants to kiss at the prom. So, if you’re already at the dance then follow us: http://twitter.com/creativemixca
Subscribe by email
Subscribe by RSS feed
Follow on Twitter
Facebook