| Craft and the New Economy Symposium Saturday, March 10, 2012
Registration opens 8:45 am l Symposium from 9:45 am - 6:00 pm l Reception 6 - 8 pm
OCAD University, 100 McCaul Street, Auditorium Craft and the New Economy is a one day symposium that will create a conversation around the different contexts of making a living, and the intersections between craft, technology, DIY, design, and architecture. We’ve got a lineup of incredible local, national and international speakers, including Sandra Alfoldy, Jen Anisef, Maria Buszek, Melanie Egan, Neil Forrest, Kriston Gene, Rachel Gotlieb, Becky Johnson, Garth Jonhson, Patty Johnson, Shelia Kennedy, Marie O’Mahony, Justin Novak, Matthew Ratto and Ruth Scheuing. Topics include Sustainable Business Practice and Commercial Contexts, DIY and Craftivism and well as Engaging with Technology and Design. The day finishes with a closing reception for registrants to be held onsite at OCAD U in the Great Hall from 6 - 8 pm. This is not only your chance to think through some of today’s challenges and opportunities, but to meet up with other people who care about the same things you do. Who knows where ideas and connections will lead to? Come to Craft and the New Economy to find out.
REGISTRATION
Pre-Registration for this event is recommended. Member $70.00 l Non-member $80.00 l Student Member $30.00 l Student Non-member $40.00
Presented by the Ontario Crafts Council in partnership with OCAD U’s Material Art & Design Program, Sheridan College Crafts and Design Program and the Haliburton School of the Arts: Fleming College.
    Craft and the New Economy is also generously supported by:
The Textile Museum of Canada, sponsor of speaker Sheila Kennedy
Sheridan College Crafts and Design Program, The Gardiner Museum, Harbourfront Centre Craft Department, The Design Exchange, Toronto Craft Alert, City of Craft, Parker Pad & Printing Ltd., the Canada of the Arts, and the Ontario Arts Council. |
