SparkCon Planning Site

Info resource and tracking for organizers

FashionSPARK Stylist Lineup

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FashionSPARK 09 Partners with Area’s Best Stylists.
RALEIGH (September 5, 2009) FashionSPARK has a tradition of matching the area’s best fashion designers with not only the finest local models and, but also with local musicians, production staff and a great sampling of the Triangle’s incredibly creative salons. The show will take place on Fayetteville Street [...]

more... »

Sat, September 5 2009 » FashionSPARK, SparkCon09 » No Comments

BazaarSPARK lineup

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BazaarSPARK to Showcase 30 Homegrown Craftspeople
RALEIGH (September 5, 2009) SPARKcon is once again proud to have BazaarSPARK as part of the local showcase event on September 19. More than 30 local designers, craftspeople, and emerging brands will set up shop on Hargett Street, just outside of The Raleigh Times. From jewelry to clothing to [...]

more... »

Sat, September 5 2009 » BazaarSPARK, SparkCon09 » No Comments

SPARKcon Photography Policy

SPARKcon Photography Policy
Given the growing nature of SPARKcon,  photography of the event will be organized differently this year.  Cheryl Gottschall and Bryan Regan will be our Overall Photographers. Their purpose will be to capture a few great shots of the whole event. As a result,  they will not be documenting each and every work,  artist [...]

more... »

Thu, September 3 2009 » ArtSPARK, BazaarSPARK, DanceSPARK, FashionSPARK, FilmSPARK, GamingSPARK, GrafSPARK, IdeaSPARK, MusicSPARK, SparkCon09, StorySPARK, bikeSPARK, poetrySPARK » 4 Comments

DanceSPARK 09 Greatly Expands Repertoire and Dance Instruction

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DanceSPARK 09 Greatly Expands Repertoire and Dance Instruction

RALEIGH (August 31, 2009) DanceSPARK has expanded into a much larger program this year that encourages appreciation as much as participation. From ballroom dancing classes in the street, to outdoor hoola hooping to stage performances and an entire 2 day dance academy of lessons, this year’s [...]

more... »

Thu, September 3 2009 » DanceSPARK, SparkCon09 » No Comments

filmSPARK announces lineup

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
filmSPARK announces line-up and sponsor for SPARKcon 2009.

RALEIGH (August 27, 2009) This year filmSPARK brings together a series of events designed to celebrate the bright and budding talent of Triangle filmmakers and provide talking points to encourage sustained film growth in North Carolina.
filmSPARK ’09 will kick off with a presentation [...]

more... »

Thu, September 3 2009 » FilmSPARK, SparkCon09 » No Comments

Sparkcon on WRAL this morning!

Fast forward to 25:50. Thanks to Ellen Fragola!
http://tr.im/xNM6

more... »

Thu, September 3 2009 » News, SparkCon09 » No Comments

GamingSPARK Local Video Game Lineup Announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
GamingSPARK to Highlight the Community’s Video Game Designers and Developers
RALEIGH (September 3, 2009) Local students and video game developers will show off their latest projects for the first ever gamingSPARK. The list includes a broad range of categories including Serious, Casual, Mobile, and Student. These games will all take the spotlight September 18 at [...]

more... »

Thu, September 3 2009 » GamingSPARK, News, SparkCon09 » No Comments

PoetrySPARK to Showcase Major Literary Talent

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PoetrySPARK to Showcase Major Literary Talent
RALEIGH (September 1, 2009) SPARKcon is pleased to enhance its focus on local creative poets. With more than 80 local talented poets showcased across two evenings, the Triangle poetry scene will cut across genres and venues to bring out the best in local poetry.
Organized by Cal Nordt and [...]

more... »

Wed, September 2 2009 » SparkCon09, StorySPARK, poetrySPARK » No Comments

MusicSPARK preliminary lineup

50 bands – 14 venues! The biggest MusicSPARK ever! Congrats Mary, Ann Marie, and the whole team!
See attached PRELIMINARY schedule. Please DO NOT distribute. This may still change quite a bit.
musicspark 09 lineup venues

more... »

Mon, August 31 2009 » MusicSPARK, SparkCon09 » No Comments

FashionSPARK Designer Lineup Announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFashionSPARK Designer Lineup Announced
RALEIGH (August 31, 2009) Fifteen local designers and body artists will show off their latest designs on Sept. 18 for the fourth annual FashionSPARK event. The list includes local favorites and some exciting new faces. Building on the theme of “Wear What You Are,” local talent will take the runway on Fayetteville [...]

more... »

Mon, August 31 2009 » FashionSPARK, SparkCon09 » No Comments