Collaboration Functionality is Open
Do you have a New Communicators Gathering idea, but you’re looking for someone to collaborate with to add more depth to the topic? Post your Gathering idea on the Looking for Collaborators page and find ins
Maybe you have a Gathering idea all set and you just need a place to host it.
The Morning After: Did Ignite 7 set your brain on fire?
Now in its seventh iteration, Ignite Portland has become a regular institution for showcasing the city’s creativity, passion, and craziness. This inspirational evening of community presentations and conversation always leaves our fevered brains buzzing with new ideas. But once it’s over, how are you taking that excitement and carrying it into other areas of your [...]
Was it good for you? Roseys, Awards Shows, and Coffee
You went to the Rosey Awards, then maybe to an after party, and you had a great time. A week later, what sticks with you about the Roseys? Was it the performance? The drinks? The work that was awarded for its excellence? Was it winning an award yourself?
How we reward hard work, innovation, meeting (and exceeding) client goals, and just plain awesome design says a lot about what we value as designers and creative people. I’ve always been interested in how celebrations of design and awards shows affect the communities they serve, from award winners down to party attendees and their coworkers.
Let’s gather for coffee and talk about awards shows in Portland and what they mean to you, your business, and the work you create.
When: Friday, November 13 from 8:00am – 10:00am.
Where: Downtown Stumptown, 128 SW 3rd Ave. (in the back at the couches)
PS: This will be the first in a series of post-event coffee conversations focused on sharing what you loved/hated/found inspiring about creative community events in Portland. Hint: look for one the morning after Ignite!
How was it for you?
First and foremost, we want to thank everyone who organized an event and attended the New Communicators series of events last week. This particular round is over, but the conversations shouldn’t end. For many of the events, the discussions were just the beginning and now is the time to continue the conversation.
You can use the individual event pages on this site as a neutral meeting ground and jumping off point for the ideas and interpersonal connections you made during the events. Leave a response on the event page and take ownership of the discussion as you see fit.
Some ways you can engage and continue the conversation:
- Post a question or thought regarding a specific discussion topic as a response on an individual event page. Continue the discussion on this site or elsewhere.
- Write a post or article on your blog or web site and post a link to it as a response on the event page that inspired your thinking. Invite others to join your conversation.
- Organize and promote your own follow-up discussions on event pages.
- Share links to your pictures or video from the events.
When you post a response on an event page, make sure you tell people. Tell a friend. Post it on Facebook. Tweet it with #thenewcom. The most important thing is to not let what inspired you fizzle out and fade away. If you have any other ideas on how to continue the conversation, post them as a response here.
Again, thank you all for your participation, passion and contributions to the New Communicators series of events.
On the third day…
Friday, October 30th is the third – and last – day of the New Communicators series of events. You get the morning off for this day, but the afternoon/evening features two different views of the art world. Make sure to check out both perspectives.
10,000 Invitations: A Roundtable on Arts Institutions and New/Social Media
4:00pm to 6:00pm / The Gerding Theater at the Armory
RSVP on Upcoming
Art is War: Reinventing the Art Sales System with New Media
7:00pm to 9:00pm / The Art Institute of Portland: Open Space
RSVP on Upcoming
New Communicators After-Event
Haven’t been able to pull this together yet… maybe we go a bit more informal. Have an idea on a location to hang out and drink beers? Drop it in the comments and we’ll post/tweet it up tomorrow.
On the second day…
Thursday, October 29th marks the second day of the New Communicators series of events. This is the day where you’re going to have to actually choose what events you want to go to since there are multiple events at the same time. We weren’t sure if this was going to be a problem when we started thinking of this series of events; it was one of those situations where we didn’t even know if there would be an event at every time. We’re not-so-secretly pleased to see so many events going on… plan your schedule and routes of transportation to cover as much ground and knowledge as possible.
Creating Conversations through the Love of Bicycles
8:00am to 10:00am / The Gerding Theater at the Armory
RSVP on Upcoming
Beyond Distraction: Millennials, Social Media, and Education
4:00pm to 5:30pm / The Art Institute of Portland: Open Space
RSVP on Upcoming
coming@party
6:00 to 7:00pm / The Art Institute of Portland: Open Space
RSVP on Upcoming
Mid-Point Mixer hosted by Struck/Axiom and Simler
6:00 to 9:00pm / Struck/Axiom Studio
RSVP on Upcoming
The Interactive Open
7:00pm to 9:00pm / The Grassy Knoll
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The Church of Social Media
7:30pm to 9:00pm / The Art Institute of Portland: Open Space
RSVP on Upcoming
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Make sure to check out Friday’s lineup as well. Still working on details for the after-event party…
On the first day…
Wednesday, October 28th marks the first day of the New Communicators series of events. Since the announcement of the series, this day has been hidden in a fog: will people create events? what kind of events will there be? will people want to attend?
And through this cloudy mist, the New Communicators has shone like a beacon, guiding all those who were interested and wanted to contribute, to this day. So on that note, we’re proud to announce the first day’s events:
Youth Power: Speaking for the Future
8:00am to 10:00am / The Gerding Theater at the Armory
RSVP on Upcoming
Social Media Etiquette: We’ve got the technology, now what?
4:00pm to 6:00pm / The Rocking Frog
RSVP on Upcoming
Show and Tell PDX: What Are You Doing to Change the World?
6:30pm to 9:00pm / Substance World Headquarters
RSVP on Upcoming
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And that’s just the first day. Check out the lineup for Thursday and Friday as well in the Event Schedule.
One Week Away
A little less than three months ago, a group of people sat down, had a cup of coffee, and came up with an idea.
Two months ago, this idea had a name: the New Communicators.
And now we’re a week away from this idea being put into action as a “three-day series of events intended to inspire and educate on new ways of communicating with people.” We’re beyond words at how generous people have been with their time, their knowledge, and their contribution through the organization of events, the offering of event space, and actively getting involved in the process of making the idea a reality. The range and depth of the programming to happen next week, all of which is free, is truly a dream come true and just one of the aspects that makes Portland a great place to live, work and create.
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Wednesday, October 28th 2009
Youth Power: Speaking for the Future
8:00am to 10:00am / The Gerding Theater at the Armory
Social Media Etiquette: We’ve got the technology, now what?
4:00pm to 6:00pm / The Rocking Frog
Show and Tell PDX: What Are You Doing to Change the World?
6:30pm to 9:00pm / Substance World Headquarters
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Thursday, October 29th 2009
Creating Conversations through the Love of Bicycles
8:00am to 10:00am / The Gerding Theater at the Armory
Beyond Distraction: Millennials, Social Media, and Education
4:00pm to 5:30pm / The Art Institute of Portland: Open Space
coming@party
6:00 to 7:00pm / The Art Institute of Portland: Open Space
Mid-Point Mixer hosted by Struck/Axiom and Simler
6:00 to 9:00pm / Struck/Axiom Studio
The Interactive Open
7:00pm to 9:00pm / The Grassy Knoll
The Church of Social Media
7:30pm to 9:00pm / The Art Institute of Portland: Open Space
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Friday, October 30th 2009
10,000 Invitations: A Roundtable on Arts Institutions and New/Social Media
4:00pm to 6:00pm / The Gerding Theater at the Armory
Art is War: Reinventing the Art Sales System with New Media
7:00pm to 9:00pm / The Art Institute of Portland: Open Space
New Communicators After-Event
Time and Location TBD
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To RSVP to any of the events, you can check out the New Communicators Upcoming page. Looking forward to seeing you at one of these events!
For ongoing New Communicators updates, follow the New Communicators on Twitter. And if you’re attending an event, feel free to add #thenewcom hashtag.
Event Idea Discussion Groups
Want to create a New Communicators event, but not sure where to start? We have two upcoming open discussion groups for anyone interested in organizing a New Communicators event. This would be a great time to talk through topic ideas, event formats, or venue possibilities. Or, if you’re simply curious about the New Communicators series of events coming up in October and want to ask some questions in person, come on by. These meet-ups are intended to be casual with plenty of chances for one-on-one, group collaboration and discussion. All you’ll need is curiosity and an open heart.
Morning Ace Hotel Meet-Up
Date: Friday October 2nd, 2009
Time: 8:30am – 10:00am
Location: Ace Hotel Lobby, 1022 SW Stark St. Portland, OR 97205
Find us on the couches or the mezzanine.
RSVP on Upcoming
Early Evening Green Dragon Meet-Up
Date: Tuesday October 6th, 2009
Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Location: Green Dragon, 928 SE 9th Ave. Portland, OR 97214
We’ll try to be in the beer garden, weather permitting.
RSVP on Upcoming
Stacy Westbrook and myself, Erin Kurtz, will attend both these discussions, so feel free to contact us for more information via Twitter or email: info@thenewcommunicators.com. We look forward to talking with you.
Thinking of holding an event? Check out these tips from Tim and Trisha.
Thinking about holding a New Communicators event but not really sure what to do? Tim DuRoche and Trisha Mead from Portland Center Stage sat down to talk about their experiences in organizing events, panel discussions, food and drink necessities and expectations, and other advice that is sure to help out anyone planning an event.
Tim DuRoche and Trisha Mead on Event Advice