First-ever event’s theme is “Create”
Richmond, Virginia – January 8, 2013 – TEDxRVA, an independently organized TEDx event, will take place on March 22, 2013. With the theme “Create,” TEDxRVA will feature provocative presenters, videos and interactive opportunities that will invigorate small group discussions and inspire dynamic creative connections among the participants. This innovative, day-long event will take place in and around the 1894 coal plant that powered the nation’s first streetcar line and, more recently, provided its exterior walls as canvas for the 2012 RVA Street Art Festival. The event will also be simulcast at other locations throughout the city.
Andy Stefanovich, co-founder of Prophet’s Play Studio and curator of TEDxRVA, said: “We are excited to bring TEDx to the Richmond region. TEDx Andy Stefanovich2events happen all over the world, all the time, but Richmond’s event will set a new standard for TEDx.” Along with the traditional talks and presentations offered during a TEDx event, TEDxRVA will engage audience members, extending the concept of “Create” beyond theme to action. Stefanovich continued, “TEDx will be about the feelings, the emotions and the magical interactions of the day. As a community we will co-author the experience in real time. As talks, interactions and connections occur, we will add another chapter to RVA’s creative movement.”
Ed Trask and Others Participating
Painter Ed Trask is among those participating in the planning and development of this event. His creations feature Richmond in subject matter,and he has literally used the city as a canvas, including his contribution in the recent RVA street art project. The theme of TEDxRVA embraces the full spectrum of creativity, including entrepreneurship, science, technology, community-building, and the arts. The speaker roster, including national as well as regional speakers, will be announced in the weeks leading up to the event.
Anyone can apply to be or nominate a speaker. Speaker application and nomination forms are available on this site and the deadline for submission is February 15.
Free Open Mic at Hippodrome
A free Open Mic night will be on Thursday, January 31 at the Hippodrome to recruit additional speakers. Guests will be given 2 minutes to pitch a potentialTEDxRVA idea worth spreading and the audience will vote electronically. Preregistration is suggested to participate in this event. Doors open at 7 p.m. with speakers beginning at 8 p.m. Musical entertainment will follow.
The Hippodrome is at 528 North 2nd Street.
Supporters and Sponsorship
Companies and institutions who have signed on early to support the event include Luck Stone, University of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University,and J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College. Contact [email protected] to inquire about sponsorship opportunities.
More information and tickets to TEDxRVA, managed by Venture Richmond, will be available on the website.
