I ♥ Van Art Made in Vancouver Festival Feb 13 to 27, 2010
I Heart VAN ART is a creative and experienced group of visionary performing artists joined in spirit to make the Vancouver 2010 Olympic experience memorable for everyone. Dedicated to upholding the value of Arts and Culture in the City of Vancouver, their mandate is to support local artists to inspire creativity, spark collaborations and elevate Vancouver’s artistic and cultural presence in the world.
Why We Need Your Support
Many groups and organizations around the city have considered ways to feature Vancouver businesses and popular mainstream artistic talents to the huge world audience that will be arriving during the 2010 Games. However, shortfalls were felt by all performing artists, in part, due to massive cuts to nation-wide Arts funding and the complex task of coordinating event logistics with the City of Vancouver. For these reasons it has made any efforts in the area of Arts and Culture extremely difficult and many of these groups have long since given up.
I Heart VAN ART has refused to let this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity slip by and has been working very hard so that visitors from across the globe will have a TRUE VANCOUVER EXPERIENCE.
In partnership with the Yaletown Business Improvement Association (YBIA), I Heart VAN ART is producing the MADE IN VANCOUVER FESTIVAL, taking place in Yaletown during the Games from February 13-27. This will be one of the biggest showcases of LOCAL Arts and Culture in front of the largest world audience in Vancouver’s history.
We are offering unique sponsorship opportunities during the Games. Working with grass roots local businesses as well as larger Corporate Sponsors to assist in bringing true Canadian talent to the streets for local and international guests. We look forward to your support and sharing in this historical event!
What is the Made in Vancouver Festival?
A 15-day not-for-profit festival showcasing ONLY LOCAL VANCOUVER-BASED talent: musicians, visual artists, dancers, performance artists, films, entertainment, etc.
Where will the Made in Vancouver Festival take place?
In Yaletown (Hamilton Street and Mainland Street)
Yaletown will be the busiest corridor between the two VANOC live sites in downtown; Two (2) stages Main Stage – Hamilton between Drake and Davie, on Hamilton by Nelson
When does the Made in Vancouver Festival run?
Saturday, February 13 to Saturday, February 27
A series of daily performances between the hours of 2pm – 10pm
Who will be performing at the Made in Vancouver Festival?
A wide variety of local performers: music acts, dancers, multi-cultural performances, visual artists, buskers (street performers), roving characters.
Performers range from amateur to professional level, as well as internationally recognized and award-winning acts.
Festival Schedule
Each day of the festival has been programmed with a specific theme to showcase the various aspects of the Arts and Culture community of Vancouver.
Saturday, Feb 13 Made in Vancouver Opening Day • Variety of performances
Sunday, Feb 14 Share the Love Day • Celebrating female performers
• Supporting Yaletown BIA’s Pink Million Campaign to raise money
for Canadian Breast Cancer Society
Monday, Feb 15 Visual Arts Day • Visual arts (live painting, music with digital arts, etc)
Tuesday, Feb 16 Short Film Day • Short films created by local filmmakers
Wednesday, Feb 17 Dance Vancouver • Various dance performances (hip hop, contempary, salsa etc.)
Thursday, Feb 18 Live Theatre Thursday • Live theatre acts (plays, comedy sketch groups, etc.)
Friday, Feb 19 Funky Friday • Urban music and dance (hip hop, funk, bands, DJ’s, etc.)
Saturday, Feb 20 Vancouver Rocks • Local bands (rock, indie, folk, punk, etc.)
Sunday, Feb 21 Celebrate Vancouver • Variety of music and dance performances
Monday, Feb 22 Multicultural Monday • Multicultural performances (Asian, Latin, African, Indian, etc.)
Tuesday, Feb 23 Electro Tuesday • Electronic music (DJ’s and bands)
Wednesday Feb 24 Wacky Wednesday • Eclectic music and artistic performances
Thursday, Feb 25 Thrill Thursday • Circus acts, electic music and dance
Friday, Feb 26 Freestyle Friday • Urban music (DJ’s, bands, hip hop dance, spoken word, rap music, etc.) • Breakdancing showcase
Saturday, Feb 27 Made in Vancouver Closing Day • Variety of dance and music performances • Highlights of the festival
CONTACT INFO
CHARITY ZAPANTA
Found & Chief Creative Officer
sharethelove@iheartvanart.com
604-644-2417
TUAN TRUONG
Sponsorship Manager
sponsorship@iheartvanart.com
778-999-8399
Liza J. Lee is the Co-founder and Blogger for Artistrun ArtConverge.
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Contact:
Ingrid Doerr, CANAMADE
151 West Cordova, Vancouver, BC
604.681.8844
vancouvermarket@gmail.com
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