vision: the agents of change tour: the rise of the creative spring

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

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Creative Spring - Agent of Change Tour

SPONSORS

Step One: Events That Spark

Creative Community Roundtables

kormmandos.wordpress.com

Artist Salons

http://www.flickr.com/photos/famsf

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: janaescamp@gmail.com FB: /JaNaeDuaneTwitter: @TheSunQueen