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Kimono Fashion Show |
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Two-week Tibetan Sand Mandala Event |
Chanting Sutras in Japanese tradition |
Contents of a typical Events Consultation: |
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Sample Decision |
Sample Result |
"Spirit-" and "Spiritually-" oriented events |
• Large audience potential at this time • Positive or non-commercial • Recreation as uplifting |
Directly linked attempts to enhance exhibitions or other arts experiences |
• Events for openings: e.g., Fashion Shows • Continued events during exhibitions • More "buzz" for link to arts |
- Free events are popular linked to visual art, even sales.
- Free funds are available: eg. Canada Council funds live poet performances.
- Character of gallery or non-theatre space preclude charging for events.
- Producing the budgets for events is essential. Sticking to it is essential.
- Event ideas must be generated continuously, yet evaluate them for benefit.
- Allowable persons in space by fire department rules must be observed.
- Expenses at start up of the program are higher than after launch.
- Business/Office needs must be calculated.
- PR needs must be stressed at the outset, well before the launch.
- Seating must be done creatively if chairs not available—many solutions here.
- Continuing programs need continuing energy, development & assessment.
- Well-oiled event "machine"
Events = Energy Localized Events = Audiences |
Events = "Home" Identity |
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Tibetan trumpeters lead a mandala closing procession to the Vancouver harbour. |
