centre of expertise on culture and communities

Call for creative submissions
Creative Construct Pre-conference and Design Charette:
Designing sustainable creative spaces

Submissions Deadline: March 25, 2008

The Creative Construct pre-conference: Designing sustainable creative spaces is an exciting opportunity for young people to explore key models, issues and opportunities surrounding creative spaces, sustainable design, and cultural community engagement in Canada.

The pre-conference is a one-day event for artists, architects, designers, non-profits, students, and others who are interested in the creation and operation of cultural spaces in their communities. The pre-conference will consist of a panel discussion and a participatory design charette on the future of creative spaces.

The Centre of Expertise on Culture and Communities is currently looking for creative submissions that address issues related to creative spaces (i.e. sustainable design, operations, maintenance, safety, funding, regulations, policy, partnerships, activism, community development and inclusion).

Ideas for submissions:

Video tours of creative spaces in your community
Video essay/short documentary
Photos of creative spaces/facilities
Blueprints
Collage and/or design ideas
Article on creative spaces and related topics
Written profile of a creative space
Successful applicants will be given the opportunity to attend the pre-conference and Creative Construct symposium, have their submissions showcased during the pre-conference, and be part of a growing network of people interested in the future of creative spaces.

Please send your submission(s) to info@cultureandcommunites.ca or mail to:

Centre of Expertise on Culture and Communities
Simon Fraser University – Harbour Centre

515 West Hastings Street (CPROST, Office 3551)

Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 5K3 CANADA

Eileen Gillette and Kelsey Johnson
(CECC/Creative Construct pre-conference organizers)

www.cultureandcommunities.ca
www.symposium2008.ca/e/index.html

*The CECC cannot pay for flights and/or accommodation for the pre-conference*