Vision: The Agents of Change Tour: The Rise of the Creative Spring
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Vision: The Rise of the Creative Spring
Our Mission: Restoring Creativity through small business, social
influence, and the creative class to spark innovation within our communities and culture.
Arts
BusinessTechnology
Bridging the Gap Under One Cause
Social ResponsibilityCommitted to changing the world
CommunitySocial Influencers using these
connections for good
MobileGlobal Citizens with deep local
roots
EntrepreneurialInnovative self-starters
Agents of Change
While Creating a Paradigm Shift
Why Should You Care?
The Problem
The SolutionTechnology: A key asset in inspiring
creativity.
Creativity: A key ingredient to driving global economic growth.
Billions of $$ Create National Impact
Source: http://www.pittsburghartscouncil.org/storage/documents/Advocacy/NationalBrochure.pdf
The Impact on Michigan
Source: http://houston.aiga.org/the-creative-economy-of-houston/
The Rise in Houston
Positive Growth in Rhode Island
HOW
Tour
The tour is a year-long tour exploring the impact of creativity and collaboration on local communities, artists, and entrepreneurs. The tour nurtures collaboration using
communal and artistic events, shared resources, cultural exchanges, and ideas to cultivate opportunities for these communities.
Creative Spring – Agent of Change Tour
VIDEO BAR
Flickr Stream#AOCTour
Agent of Change Tour
Creative Spring - Agent of Change Tour
SPONSORS
Step One: Events That Spark
Creative Community Roundtables
kormmandos.wordpress.com
Micro-funding for Creative Projects
Source: Soup Detroit
Artisan Pop Up Stores
Cc: http://leisureblogs.chicagotribune.com/.a/6a00d8341c58f853ef0120a6bbb55c970b-550wi
Cabarets
Featuring Local Arts and Artisans
Sponsored Hackathons
Sponsored Pop-up Coworking Spaces
source: Inhabit on Flickr
Step 2: The Community
Create an online community of the creative class that:
• Can be segmented by interest• Allow for cultural exchanges• Shared resources• Perpetuate the cycle
The Creative Economy Cycle
EducationK-12, Trade Schools, Conservatories, Universities
Creative Individuals
Government
Local, Regional, State, National
For-Profit Enterprises
Small & Large Businesses
Non-Profit
Arts, Cultural and Support
Source: http://www.umass.edu/hfa/about/CE/results/contributions.html
Creative individuals work at educational institutions where they teach others about the arts and
humanities and help them to refine their
creative skills.
Educators partner with individuals and
organizations to expose their students
to arts and cultural events and practicing professionals in their
area.
Individuals who work within government are:
• Advocates for creative economy• Administrating grants• Working as planners• Advising on policies
Individuals who work at non-profits are:
• Starting organizations• Running organizations
• Creating jobs• Creating programs
Individuals who work at for-profits are:
• Starting organizations• Running organizations
• Giving back to the community• Tax Revenue
And Beyond……
It’s time to give the Creative Economy a Direction.
Step 3: Share Knowledge
Agents of Change the Book. Written by our founder, ………
Help us Restore Creativity.
Join the community, Partner with us on an event, Sponsor an event or the tour, and be an agent of change. For more information, contact Ja-Nae Duane:
Email: [email protected] FB: /JaNaeDuaneTwitter: @TheSunQueen