Devised and shared by Klein Dytham Architecture in 2003 as a place for designers, developers and architects to meet, network and show their work in public, PechaKucha Nights are now taking place in 318 cities around the world. The format is simple: speakers present 20 slides each, for 20 seconds per slide.
Calgary Arts Development has an agreement to host PechaKucha Nights in Calgary and will be hosting several PechaKucha Nights over the course of the year. The events aim to expose Calgarians to the dynamic PechaKucha Night format, support and promote creative spacemaking and encourage dialogue surrounding cultural infrastructure developments in the city.
PechaKucha Night topics and speakers are selected by an advisory committee comprised of community members. Input is always welcome:
Suggest a theme for an upcoming PechaKucha Night.
Suggest a speaker/apply to speak at PechaKucha Night.
New West Fest (PechaKucha Night Calgary #5: The West)
Two stages of live music, DJs and PechaKucha Night Calgary #5: The West.
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West Stage (Stephen Ave. & 1st St. SW):
3:30pm: Jay Crocker
5:00pm: Seven Story Redhead
6:00 - 10:00pm: CJSW DJs
Olympic Plaza Stage (222 8th Ave. SE):
7:00pm: Smokin' 45s
7:30pm: PechaKucha Night
8:15pm: Lorrie Matheson
8:45pm: PechaKucha Night
9:30pm - 10:30pm: NQ Arbuckle with Carolyn Mark
About PechaKucha Nights:
Devised and shared by Klein Dytham Architecture in 2003, PechaKucha Nights are now taking place in 318 cities around the world. The format is simple: speakers present 20 slides each, for only 20 seconds per slide. The theme for PechaKucha Night Calgary #5 is "The West."
Speakers include:
- Denise Clark, Associate Artist, One Yellow Rabbit Theatre
- David Down, Senior Architect/Urban Designer, The City of Calgary
- Ben Gadd, naturalist & author
- Travis & Rachel Gertz, creative explorers
- Darcy Lundgren, Co-Owner & Artist, DaDe ART & DESIGN LAB
- Tracey Read, Centennial Manager, Calgary Stampede
- Brian Rusted, Curator & Associate Professor, University of Calgary
- Sharon Stevens, artivist
Presented by Calgary Arts Development, CJSW 90.9FM, the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede, the Calgary Downtown Association and The City of Calgary.
PechaKucha Night Calgary #4: Failure
Sometimes failure is part of a process to get to something bigger and better.
Calgary Arts Development presents PechaKucha Night #4: Failure.
Doors at 7:00pm, 7:30pm start.
Speakers include:
- Cody Andreasen, Fine Arts Student, ACAD
- Darryl Cariou, Senior Heritage Planner, City of Calgary
- Louise Gallagher, Director, Public Relations & Volunteer Services, Calgary Drop-In & Rehab Centre
- Ben Keller, Physics Student and Research Assistant
- Graham Livesey, Associate Dean and Professor, EVDS, University of Calgary
- Alli Marshall, President and Principal Consultant, Strix Insights
- Natasha Pashak, Development Committee Director, Cliff Bungalow-Mission Community Association
- Scott Ross, Musician, The Dudes and Dojo Workhorse
- Chad Saunders, Station Manager, CJSW 90.9FM
- Mogens Smed, Founder and CEO, DIRTT Environmental Solutions Ltd.
- Trevor Smith, Independent Filmmaker
Featuring a live performance by Calgary songwriter Kris Demeanor.
Tickets are $10 at the door or in advance at http://successandfailure.eventbrite.com/
Click here for a map to the Pumphouse Theatre.
About PechaKucha Nights:
Devised and shared by Klein Dytham Architecture in 2003 as a place for designers, developers and architects to meet, network and show their work in public, PechaKucha Nights are now taking place in 304 cities around the world. The format is simple: speakers present 20 slides each, for 20 seconds per slide. Calgary Arts Development has an agreement to host PechaKucha Nights in Calgary and will be hosting several PechaKucha Nights over the course of the year.
PechaKucha Night Calgary #3: Rebuild
20 images, 20 seconds, 200 cities, 2,000 presentations, 200,000 people.
In a matter of seconds, thousands of lives and dreams were destroyed in Haiti. Now, the global PechaKucha network is joining with Architecture for Humanity to help rebuild Haiti, 20 seconds at a time.
On February 20th, 2010, the 280 cities that host PechaKucha events worldwide will converge to present one continuous edition of PechaKucha Night. Kicking off in Tokyo, the presentation wave will travel eastward, with cities presenting one after the other. Crossing all times zones and cultures, the event will be streamed live online.
PechaKucha Night #2
Following the success of the inaugural Calgary PechaKucha Night, Calgary Arts Development presents PechaKucha Night #2: How We Live Together.
Devised and shared by Klein Dytham Architecture in 2003 as a place for designers, developers and architects to meet, network and show their work in public, PechaKucha Nights are now taking place in 256 cities around the world. The format is simple: speakers present 20 slides each, for 20 seconds per slide.
PechaKucha Night #1
Calgary joins international centres around the world in bringing together its first-ever PechaKucha Night.
Devised and shared by Klein Dytham Architecture in 2003 as a place for young designers to meet, network, and show their work in public, PechaKucha Night is now taking place in 221 cities around the world. The format is simple: speakers present 20 slides each, for 20 seconds per slide.
Calgary Arts Development's first PechaKucha Night will bring together a dynamic list of cultural space creators including Artscape Toronto's President and CEO Tim Jones, and Toronto Brickworks chief architect and partner with du Toit Allsopp Hillier / du Toit Architects Limited, Joe Lobko.
Doors at 6:30pm, 7:00pm start.
The Velvet Restaurant and Bar at Theatre Junction GRAND will be open for full service during this event.
