Creative City Network of Canada Summit

Posted on: Dec 12 2011 | Posted in: ACE Announcements


Creative City Network of Canada is pleased to announce that the 2012 Creative City Summit will take place October 21 – 23, 2012 in the City of Victoria, British Columbia.

2012 Summit Theme: Fertile Grounds: Culture in Your Community

On the occasion of the Creative City Network of Canada's 10th year anniversary, the 2012 Summit 'Fertile Grounds: Culture in Your Community' will take a behind-the-scenes look at how communities work with their local governments to be creative, and integrate culture into their long-term sustainability and economic development.

Join us in exploring real stories of how communities are repurposing spaces for cultural uses, taking over abandoned storefronts for artists' studios, developing public art in unconventional places, holding one-night only events, and integrating affordable cultural space into new development. This Summit will celebrate and share how communities are developing new approaches and innovative partnerships in bringing forward fresh ideas to celebrate the stories and histories of the people who live there.

More information on programming details and Early Bird Registration will be available soon. Members of the Creative City Network of Canada receive a discount on registration.

2012 Summit Location: City of Victoria and Greater Victoria Region

The City of Victoria is known for its natural beauty and warm climate. Victoria also boasts one of the highest per capita artist populations in Canada. From the Inner Harbour, delegates can experience a world-class museum, art galleries, artists' studios, a famous bookstore, entertaining street performers and live music in cafés and restaurants. Victoria also offers regional art tours, architectural tours of the city, inspiring scenery in the parks, trails and coastlines and great public spaces.

About Creative City Network of Canada

The Creative City Network of Canada is a national non-profit organization that operates as a knowledge sharing, research, public education, and professional development resource in the field of local cultural policy, planning and practice.

Through its work, the Creative City Network of Canada helps build the capacity of local cultural planning professionals – and by extension local governments – to nurture and support cultural development in their communities. By doing so, the Creative City Network of Canada aims to improve the operating climate and conditions for artists and arts and cultural organizations across the country, and the quality of life in Canadian communities of all sizes.

The members of the Creative City Network are local governments across Canada.

Contact info@creativecity.ca for more info.

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