Full house at the Vivid Ideas Exchange, 2013. Image courtesy Destination NSW.
With over 200 events on offer at Vivid Ideas 2014 there will be something creatively charged for everyone.
Trying to navigate through the program to find those must-see sessions can be daunting, so here are ten of the best arts and culture events for you.
The City as a Canvas: Transformations through Light
A first-hand look at how technologies such as 3D mapping, large-scale projections and architectural lighting can transform buildings and landmarks.
Saturday 24 May, 3:30-5:00pm
Vivid Ideas Exchange – Level 6, MCA, Sydney.
Making Places that Matter
Explores how communities can flourish through innovative approaches to cultural programming, thoughtful urban design and public art.
Wednesday 28 May, 9:00am-12:00pm
Vivid Ideas Exchange – Level 6, MCA, Sydney.
Australian Interiors: Objects, Furniture, Textiles
Leading interiors specialists including Sybella Court and Megan Moreton explore whether there is a discernible Australian aesthetic amongst our makers and creators.
Saturday 24 May, 10:00am-2:00pm
Vivid Ideas Exchange – Level 6, MCA, Sydney.
Designer’s Den (Object Australian Design Centre)
A game-show style event that puts the ‘design to market’ process in the spotlight as contestants pitch to industry experts.
Saturday 31 May, 3:00-5:00pm
Vivid Ideas Exchange – Level 6, MCA, Sydney.
Inside the Minds of the Makers (The COLLECTIVE)
Thursday 5 June, 9:00am-12:00pm
Vivid Ideas Exchange – Level 6, MCA, Sydney.
A Cheat’s Guide to Getting That Thing Off the Ground (Junkee)
Dust off those projects in the bottom drawer of your mind. Four successful Australian self-starters share the lessons they learned the hard way (so you don’t have to).
Vivid Ideas Exchange – Level 6, MCA, Sydney.
Blog Society: The Retreat
Step away from your screen and immerse yourself in this crash course on the creative business of blogging.
Saturday 24 May, 9:00am-12:00pm
Vivid Ideas Exchange – Level 6, MCA, Sydney.
How to Make It (Smith Journal)
Whether you make furniture, publish books or write code, technology can help craft your creative business. Hear from successful entrepreneurs who are changing the way we experience the world from our living rooms to our cities.
Sunday 1 June, 6:00-8:00pm
Vivid Ideas Exchange – Level 6, MCA, Sydney.
Beyond the Review: Copyright and the Digital Economy
When intellectual property is priceless, this becomes an invaluable session for any artist and arts-culture professional.
Wednesday 4 June, 9:30-11:30am
Teach the Teachers (presented by Sydney Uni)
If creativity is an essential skill for future generations, how can it best be taught?
Tues 3 June, 5:30-6:30pm
Reginald Theatre, Seymour Centre, Chippendale.
Vivid Ideas, the creative professional development segment of the Vivid Festival runs from 23 May to 9 June 2014.
Take advantage of the Early Bird ticket prices and Group Buy offers that are available until 4 May 2014.
For an advanced copy of the indispensable A5 Vivid Ideas guide posted to you, please click the link and subscribe.
For more information and tickets visit the Vivid Ideas website.
