SPARK CON By the Numbers
Did Spark Con reach it’s goal of “igniting the Triangle as the creative hub of the South?” The numbers tell the story…
36 organizers from Designbox, Artspace, Exploris, the Music Monitor Network and lots of community volunteers
20 event sponsors
4 key creative focus areas: the Arts, Independent Business, Inclusivity, and Technology
1 keynote address by Ping Fu, CEO of Geomagic and Inc’s “Entrepreneur of the Year”
13 inspiring speakers featuring an impressive line-up of some of the Triangle’s most creative minds including Linda Belans, Marshall Brain, Reid Conrad, Linda Dallas, Dilsey Davis, Arthur Gordon, Greg Hatem, Jim Lee, John McLaughlin, John Parker, Steve Popson, Iris Ramirez Reese, Bill Thelen
200 participants in 4 workshops exploring how to make the Triangle the Creative Hub of the South
15 original Spark Con posters featuring the work of local artists on display all over town
7 local films and 1 world premier of Sean Lennon’s “Friendly Fire”
11 music acts Lincoln Center including World Party and Little Brother
100 original fashions in FashionSpark, a fashion show featuring the work of 14 local designers and 80 models
92 local artists featured in ImageSlam at Moore Square Park
60 venues opening their doors for tours, activities, and services
3000 participants enjoying 3 days of nonstop activity
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