Deadline for Submissions: June 30, 2009

Creative Places + Spaces partners are interested in showcasing the best examples of cross-sector collaboration from across Canada. We know that there are ground breaking projects happening in communities large and small, rural and urban in all parts of the country. We are interested in shining a spotlight during the conference on initiatives that are catalysts for community transformation, problem-solving, or idea generation. In addition to projects featured during plenary and breakout sessions, Creative Places + Spaces will provide the following three showcase opportunities for collaborative initiatives:

1. The Creative Places + Spaces Spotlight Series will showcase 8 stand-out examples of cross-sector collaboration in communities of all sizes across Canada. Spotlights will be presented in person or via video throughout the conference and will range from 5 – 15 minutes in length. Videos may also be broadcast electronically at a later date.The video series will be promoted as ‘Creative Places + Spaces On-Location’. Videos will be independently produced by a local filmmaker on a budget of $4,000 provided by Artscape. Videographers will be given a collaborative project to focus on and some parameters for the project. Creative content will rest with the filmmaker. The videos will explore the art and science of collaboration told through the voice of collaborators. We are not looking to create promotional videos for the projects in question. They are intended to unpack the issues, challenges and successes involved in cross-sector collaboration.
    
2. The Collaboration Marketplace will be set up in the MaRS lobby during on October 30 (day two). The Marketplace will feature 25 or more projects with a focus on cross-sector collaboration. The marketplace will also feature funding agencies that support collaborative initiatives and firms that offer collaborative tools or services. It will provide selected projects, agencies, and service providers an opportunity to engage directly with delegates.
    
3. On October 28, the Creative Places + Spaces Conference program will begin with a series of 3 – 5 Study Tours that feature ground-breaking collaborations in Toronto. Study tours will give delegates an opportunity to see and hear first hand about how Toronto’s change-makers are re-thinking and re-inventing the way projects are designed and delivered. Delegates will pre-register for study tours and pay a small fee to defray organizational and transportation expenses.

How to submit your ideas, projects, initiatives and services for consideration
Applicants are invited to submit a 2 page outline of the project, initiative or service they are involved in that includes the following information:

• Name and brief description of the project
• Contact information
• What is the population of the community your project is happening in?
• Who are the project collaborators?
• How does the project address community transformation, problem-solving, or idea generation
• What makes the project unique or ground-breaking?
• Please note whether proponents are interested in presenting in-person, via video spotlight, participating in the Collaboration Marketplace or in a Study Tour.

The deadline for submissions is June 30, 2009. Submissions will be assessed by the Creative Places + Spaces Programming Advisory Committee. All applicants will be notified by July 31, 2009.

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