Exhibition

Creativity “On Display” & “In Action”
Visit this page again October 1st, 2010 to see which creative people and groups have been awarded display space at CREATIVEEX. Want to be involved in the creative exhibition? Keep reading…

Promote Your Creativity at CREATIVEEX

Download a PDF version of this CREATIVECALL.

The Call
Promote your creativity 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 a brief interview on the main stage (an offering valued at $800).

The Scoop
This is your chance to put your ideas on display and spread the word about your creative effort or venture. The CREATIVEEX is an art show meets grade 6 science fair meets idea expo meets artsy-fartsy meet-up with you at the centre of it all! This exhibition space is the perfect environment to show off your creativity!

The Exhibition Hall at the Roundhouse Community Arts Centre (Yaletown) will be transformed into a creative showcase featuring displays of engaging ideas, projects and collaborations from industries like (but not limited to): digital arts, marketing, photography, fine art, architecture, design, fashion, film, performing arts, music, culinary arts and, yes, even business. The sky is the limit! The hall will also host the MIXLOUNGE – an amazing place to socialize, network and drink a ton of coffee while taking in great live music performances.

Proposals will be scored on the following criteria: uniqueness, collaborative nature and display layout. The standard display space is a white 10‘x10’ wall and 50 sq. ft of floor space directly in front of the wall; however, additional floor space can be provided upon further discussion. Proposals must be submitted prior to 11:55pm September 17th, 2010. Proposals will be selected through a review process by a panel consisting of the event organizers (Red Wagon Management and Boca del Lupo) and invited creative professionals. Interactive and collaborative proposals will be given special consideration.

Special notes:

  • In case you missed it, proposals must be submitted online prior to 11:55pm September 17th, 2010.
  • Submitters may provide hyperlinks to web sources to further illustrate their display plans; attachments are not permitted – sorry.
  • If chosen, all collaborators involved with your submission will be provided with an exhibition pass, as well as a Think & Drink pass, but only two conference passes will be awarded per submission.
  • Submissions require a $25+tax non-refundable payment – if your proposal is not selected then your submission fee can be applied to the purchase of a conference pass ($99+tax).

The Deal
To submit a proposal, simply prepare the following items (please keep descriptions to <250 words):

  1. Determine who the primary submitter is – they’ll have to provide their contact/payment info.
  2. List the names/e-mail addresses of all the collaborators involved with the display.
  3. Write a brief description of the creative project you wish to promote.
  4. Write a brief description of how you would utilize your display space.
  5. Write a brief description of how this opportunity would benefit you, your group or your company/organization.
  6. Have credit card or PayPal account info on-hand and register your Exhibition Proposal Submission online at: http://www.creativemix.eventbrite.com

Questions can be sent to eileen@creativemix.ca

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More Detail
Display Walls: A unique feature of the Roundhouse Community Arts Centre is the availability of large display walls; these walls are big and beautiful, and they will provide you with a very special place to promote your school, company, or creative work. These walls will be placed throughout the exhibition area. They are extremely heavy and are not to be moved under any circumstances.

It is important to note that pushpins or 1.5” finishing nails are the ideal fastener to use on these gypsum-lined walls. Masking tape is permitted but scotch tape, duct tape, packing tape, glue, or any other type of fastener that causes damage to the wall is NOT allowed.

Internet: Wireless internet is available in the exhibition hall at no cost.

Electricity: 110 volts/5 amps can be provided to your display area at no extra cost. Please notify the conference producer no later than October 7, 2009 of your electrical needs.

In/Out Timing: Setup and clean-up times for Thursday, November 4th are as follows:

  • IN 7:00am – 8:30am; doors open at 9:00am
  • OUT 6:30pm – 8:00pm; building closed by 10:00pm

Think & Drink: The conference ends with a bang! Yep, that’s right – the wine will flow, the beer will be cold, and the coffee will be “special.” If you’re anything like us, then socializing, networking, and brainstorming are best experienced with a pint or a glass in hand. Conference registrants and exhibitors are invited to attend at no extra cost. Beverages will be served by donation – all funds will support the Arts Umbrella.

MIXLOUNGE: In the centre of the Exhibition Hall, there will be a comfortable Internet lounge and café. Couches, coffee tables, and pedestal tables will fill the space and it will be an ideal location for Conference registrants and exhibit viewers to hang out, drink a crazy amount of coffee, check email (Internet access is free), and connect with other creatives. Hot beverages will be provided by Ethical Bean Coffee ($2/cup).

Lunch: Catering will be provided by One Planet Catering and is available free of charge to Conference Pass holders only. Additional meals cannot be purchased (sorry, but hey, don’t worry – there is an Urban Fare across the street).