Artists are changemakers and rulebreakers just like Startups.
For its’ first edition, ArtupFest, a FREE EVENT, aims to support 101 young artists and creatives in exploring the infinite possibilities of what can positively change our world – in a way that no one else dares to imagine.
ArtupFest is a gathering for artists, designers, creative innovators, technologists, and the curious on-lookers that bridges the worlds of startups and artists in order to contribute to a better future. Learn to pitch, exhibit your work, meet like-minded visionaries, join a hackathon and even be eligible to win a prize. An invite-only event for 101 emerging creatives whose work will impact our tomorrows.
What you can expect
Learn to articulate your vision and get your art out there!
Learn how technology is changing the artists’ landscape
Get the chance to pitch for $10,000 and free exhibition space with ‘Never Apart’
The ArtupFest Prize aims to reveal and promote talented creatives who have yet to establish a profile on the art and culture scene. The entry is by nomination only and will be decided by a juried panel. The ArtupFest prize serves to support a new project or further develop an existing project through a prize of $10,000, and an upcoming seasonal exhibition of 3 months at Centre Never Apart in one of their galleries with promotion of the exhibit on their website, printed program and on-line magazine.
PRIZE CRITERIA: Open to professional artists and creatives in any field that dare to imagine a perfect union of art and tech that will be accessible to a wide public. The prize is open to all artists, with no limits on age, nationality or place of residence.
– Must receive an invitation to attend
– Work that is plugged-in, computer driven or interactive
– Project that is open, accessible and inclusive
Like all art, our schedule is a work in progress.
This is a preliminary breakdown of the activities and events of ArtupFest. More details to come.
July 10th: Educational Programming
101 artists are invited to learn how to articulate their vision, how technology is changing the artists’ landscaps and how to get your art noticed. Perfect your pitch and get inspired! REQUEST AN INVITATION
July 13th: Pitch for $10K
10 projects will vie for the $10K Prize. The prize will be available to pre-selected artists, and 1-2 additional artists, who will be selected during the Educational Programming day. REQUEST AN INVITATION to attend ArtupFest for your chance at being selected to pitch for the $10K Prize.
July 14th: HackerFest
Open to the general public, all are welcome to participate in HackerFest. Observe from the side lines or join in and interact with these master problem-solvers.