CoQuest: A Collaborative Forum on Creative Localism

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CoQuest is a collaborative, four day journey, bringing together grassroots creatives, independent artists and local change makers in London, Ontario. Together, we will uncover what’s possible when we empower creative communities to self organize and provide them with the resources needed to advance their craft 🎨

​The adventure begins with an open forum at Reimagine Co featuring workshops, talkback panels & creative jams. This is followed by a day long festival at Sevens Social, highlighting local musicians, visual artists, theatre performers, artisans and more 🎪🎶🎭

​Over the course of the event participants will experience the diverse talent that London has to offer, while discussing questions like:

  • ​How can we create more impactful funding models for the arts?
  • ​What can communities do to better allocate resources towards emerging talent?
  • ​Should creative professionals engage with emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, AR & VR?
  • ​Why is it so difficult for artists to earn a living wage?

​Schedule

​Our full itinerary is still being developed and will be gradually rolled out as the event approaches. Below are some of the highlights of what you can expect over the course of the event.

​Oct 16: Forum Day 1 | Location: Reimagine Co (206 Piccadilly St, London)

  • ​Event Kickoff
  • ​Keynote Talks
  • ​Introductions With Attendees
  • ​Roundtable Discussions

​Oct 17: Forum Day 2 | Location: Reimagine Co (206 Piccadilly St, London)

  • ​Talkback Panels
  • ​Workshops
  • ​Breakout Groups
  • ​Creative Jams

​Oct 18: Day Fest & Forum Day 3 | Location: Sevens Social (146 Dundas St, London)

  • ​Art Exhibition
  • ​Music Showcase
  • ​Open Stage
  • ​10 Minute Play Readings
  • ​Fireside Chats
  • ​Creative Jams
  • ​Vendor Market
  • ​And More

​Oct 19: Forum Day 4 | Location: Reimagine Co (206 Piccadilly St, London)

  • ​Retrospective on the Day Fest
  • ​Final Discourse and Key Takeaways
  • ​Planning for the Next CoQuest

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​Financial Support

​We don't want someone's financial situation to be the reason they can't attend CoQuest. So we've reserved a percentage of forum passes to be offered at a pay-what-you-can (PWYC) rate to students, emerging artists and community organizers.

​All you have to do is fill out this form to apply: https://forms.gle/x5nxzYaCWykhhWhf7

​Please note that spots are limited and available on a first come, first serve basis, so be sure to apply as soon as possible.

 

​Get Involved

​This is a participatory event! You get out of it what you put into it ✨ Over the coming weeks we will be co-creating this event with our community and gradually rolling out more specific ways to engage like calls for vendors, artists and performers.

​In the meantime, you can express your interest to get involved through this form: https://forms.gle/L4GgYkyDYCCYy4on9

​Even if you are not 100% sure you'll be able to participate, filling out your details ensures that we can let you know as soon potential opportunities come up!

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