<nettime-ann> 2 Days Until Early Bird Deadline for Creative Hub Development Workshop

["Chris Higgins, Artscape" <chrish@torontoartscape.on.ca>]

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ONLY 2 DAYS UNTIL EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION
DEADLINE OF OCTOBER 31, 2006!

Visit the CREATIVE HUB DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP website for detailed session descriptions, faculty bios, workshop schedule, registration and travel + hotel information.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Canada's most innovative practitioner of creative space development. Presented by Artscape, the CREATIVE HUB DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP provides hands-on training and practical tools focused on each of the critical phases of development planning and project implementation for multi-tenant centres focused on creative activity.

The CREATIVE HUB DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP will be held in Ottawa on November 22-24, 2006. Participants will be provided with in-depth instruction over 3 days on topics from project planning to capital fundraising, governance models to tenant relations in addition to an on-site tour and presentation of the Ottawa Arts Court facility. The Early Bird Registration Fee is only $230 + GST if you register by October 31, 2006. The Regular Registration Fee is $295 + GST (final registration closes November 10, 2006).

WORKSHOP SESSIONS INCLUDE:

	Creative Hubs as Catalysts Reid Henry Director of Research and Consulting, Artscape Artscape's Director of Consulting discusses the catalytic role creative 'hub' facilities play in connecting a city's individual creative assets into more diverse clusters.
Community and Stakeholder Engagement John White Executive Director, ARTS Project John White outlines the important process undertaken to galvanize stakeholder leadership and community support in the initial planning for the London ARTS Project.
	Development Partnerships Tim Jones CEO, Artscape Tim Jones will discuss the methods of cultivating cross-sector partnerships in developing dynamic multi-tenant centres.
Capital Funding and Financing Graeme Page Campaign Director and Director of Development, Evergreen  Graeme Page presents on the complex challenges and innovative approaches to fundraising for multi-faceted developments like the Brick Works.
	Capital Project Planning: Feasibility Steps I & II     Janis Barlow Principal, Janis A. Barlow & Associates  Janis Barlow provides key insights into project planning and feasibility assessment for capital project development.
Capital Project Management: Part I & II Joe Lobko Joe Lobko, Principal, Joe Lobko Architect Inc. Joe Lobko brings his diverse expertise in mixed-use facility development to a comprehensive presentation on capital project management.
	Facility Management and Tenant Relations Bruce Rosensweet Director of Properties, Artscape Bruce Rosensweet provides an easy to understand overview of the nuts and bolts of physical property management.
Ottawa Arts Court Site Tour Linda Balduzzi Executive Director, Ottawa Arts Court Arts Court senior staff lead this on-site tour and presentation, providing a first-hand look into the facilities, services, programming and governance of this successful creative hub.

The CREATIVE HUB DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP is applicable to organizations or partnerships including:
  ■ Business Improvement Associations
  ■ Arts & Cultural Organizations
  ■ Government
  ■ Artist Co-operatives
  ■ Downtown Revitalization & Economic Development Corporations
  ■ Community Development Agencies
  ■ Knowledge Institutions

The CREATIVE HUB DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP focuses on building the capacity of communities to develop and manage dynamic facilities that integrate the arts and creative sectors into their sustainable economic development strategies. Artscape's experienced program faculty is drawn from a network of national and international leaders in a range of disciplines including: cultural facility planning, real estate, urban development, architecture, board governance, construction, community engagement and fundraising.


REGISTRATION: A limited number of registrations will be available, so take the time to register yourself or your group today! The Early Bird Registration Fee is only $230 + GST if you register by October 31, 2006, a discount of 20%. After this date, the Regular Registration Fee of $295 + GST will apply (final registration closes November 10, 2006). Click here for more information and to download the Registration Form in Word format.

CONTACT US: To register today or to obtain more information on the CREATIVE HUB DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP, contact Kelly Willson Harvey, Delegate Relations Coordinator at 416-392-1038, x21 or kellywh@torontoartscape.on.ca.


The CREATIVE HUB DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP is a component of the Creative Clusters Development Program, an intensive organizational development program led by Artscape, Canada's most innovative practitioner in non-profit, creative space development over the last 20 years.

"I cannot express how this conference has inspired me to work towards the recognition of our downtown as the arts and culture centre of Sarnia. I know that the enthusiasm I have expressed when speaking to others about the possibilities that lie ahead for our community has been contagious, and I can't wait to work toward achieving these goals. Bravo to you and your team for the inspirations that you nurture and encourage in communities like ours."
ANN STIRLING, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, LAWRENCE HOUSE CENTRE FOR THE ARTS, SARNIA

Artscape gratefully acknowledges the support provided by The Ontario Trillium Foundation,
the Ontario Arts Council, TEDCO and City of Toronto Culture Division.

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