MASH UP: A CREATIVE INDUSTRY SYMPOSIUM
by Vanguard Culture
One Part arts conference. One Part creative industry mash up.
Produced by Vanguard Culture, in partnership with CoPlace, HOME: World Design Capital 2024, & San Diego Design Week. **Detailed schedule of events coming soon.**
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San Diego is on the verge of an arts renaissance unlike anything we’ve seen. With a recent designation as World Design Capital 2024, the San Diego / Tijuana region in particular is poised to showcase our creative industry workforce to a world audience in 2024. How can the visual, performing, and culinary arts fit into the fold of design thinking and design forward meaning-making through our varied industry lenses?
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Join business and industry leaders from film, theatre, fashioin, music, dance, opera, spoken word, and more for a 2-day experiential conference that challenges creative professionals to consider their collective power to change the future of their sector. Participate in panel discussions, workshops, quality networking opportunities, and one-on-one coaching with creative leaders from a variety of industries. Explore emerging trends that are impacting how arts & culture patrons respond to our work. Lean into the future of creative resource sharing, mutual support initiatives, and design-forward thinking through this one-of-a-kind conference designed to bring our creative workforce together.
Thanks to our generous donors, we have reserved a select number of complimentary tickets for those who cannot afford to pay full price. Use promo code “COMP” at checkout to gain complimentary access to this conference.
**If you would like to sponsor a visual, performing, or culinary artist please consider making a donation with your purchase.**
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Thursday, September 22, 2022
– 9am-3pm in-person sessions.
– 12pm: Creative Industry MASHUP. Be in the room where it happens. Gather and break bread with fellow creative leaders from a variety of industries. Add your thoughts to our interactive wall and join activities designed to encourage creative collaboration. Be a part of something special.
$15 Foodie Lunch Box includes bottled water & tapas-style bites by local chefs.
Friday, September 23, 2022
– 9am-3pm virtual sessions
– 12pm: Virtual Creative Industry MASHUP . Be in the room where it happens. Gather and break bread with fellow creative leaders from a variety of industries. Join activities designed to encourage creative collaboration. Be a part of something special.
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Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you are differently-abled and need special accommodations to help you experience the MASH UP as others do. We would be more than happy to provide a sign language interpreter, wheelchair accommodations, or any other adjustments as needed.
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2995 Commercial Street
San Diego, CA 92113
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This event is part of Vanguard Culture’s FORUM Professional Development Series designed to support San Diego’s Creative Industries. Our programs range from workshops, to panel discussions, to networking opportunities and are designed to educate participants on the business behind their industry. Participants not only make valuable connections with other creatives, they are also provided with tools, tips, and tricks to help them make a living doing what they love.
The FORUM is made possible thanks to the City of San Diego, Commission for Arts & Culture; the California Arts Council and our generous Professional Development Sponsor Jack Lampl.
