GLOBAL MURAL CONFERENCE - A Congress on Economic Development through Arts and Tourism

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Monday, September 10th, 2012 - Thursday, September 13th, 2012
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

GLOBAL MURAL CONFERENCE: A Congress on Economic Development through Arts and Tourism

Chemainus, BC

Sep 10 - Sep 13, 2012
with optional days: Sep 14 - 15, 2012

The Global Mural Conference is for muralists, economic development executives, artists, tourism boards, municipal and government staff, decision makers, architects, designers and everyone who is curious.

http://www.muraltown.com/globalconference.html


TOPICS COVERED
 Economic development through tourism specialties such as: arts, culture, wineries, history, golf and diving
 What makes lingering in the community convenient and enjoyable?
 Analyzing your community's unique potential
 Imaginative signage and mural art workshop
 Municipal marketing at its most creative
 Community rejuvenation from a Business and Municipal Perspective.
 Tourism and community branding
 Mural techniques, paints, canvas, tape art and more
 Socialize. Network. Meet the experts
 Optional Vancouver Island tours and sightseeing


DAILY THEMES

Sep10 - Reception, Social and Registration
 Music by Bopoma Marimba, hors d'oeuvre and cash bar.

Sep 11 – Theme: " How to Succeed"
 Opening ceremony with Baron Prestoungrange and Dr. Karl Schutz
 " Ground Rules for Community Success", Bill Baker, Author and Speaker
 " Destination Discovery and Branding", Dave Devana, COO, North Cowichan
 Horse and Carriage Mural Tour

Sep 12 – Theme: " Creativity"
 " Living Art Designs" – ongoing process daily
 " Imagination" -Sign And Mural Art Workshop:, Dan Sawatzky, artist.
 " Wine Tourism" Janet Docherty: Merridale Ciderworks
 " Fairy Tales and more" - Steffen Jünemann, artist
 "Tape Art" - Urban space transformation workshop
 Banquet, entertainment and trophy presentation

Sep13 – Theme: " Success Stories"
 Living Art designs, ongoing daily
 Tile Mural Workshop, Simon Ware, Tile artist
 Lunch with Bruce Whyte - Authenticity In Culture Based Tourism
 Economic Development Through Book & Mural Towns , Darryl Earl David.
 Open Forum with Discussion Panel: Steffan Juneman, Charles Johnston, Randy Huber, Mark Dumez, Bill Baker, Jan Ross, Patricia Hurley, Janet Docherty, Simon Warne, Dan Sawatzky, Dave Devana, Bruce Whyte, Dennis Speigel and Karl Schutz.
 Closing Dinner Banquet and "Legacy Unveiling".


DISCOVER VANCOUVER ISLAND -Optional Hosted Tours

Sep14, 12
 Duncan: Totem Tour ; Victoria: Butchart Garden and City Tour
 Coombes Market “Goats on the Roof" and Cathedral Grove
 Golf Outing
 Quw'utsun' Cultural Centre and Pacific Northwest Raptors

Sep15, 12
 Golf Outing
 Forest Discovery Centre and Quw'utsun' Cultural Centre and Pacific Northwest Raptors


REGISTRATION

http://www.muraltown.com/globalconference.html

Full Conference Registration – Your Best Option!
 $399 until Jul 31, 12 or $499 Aug 1 and later Includes:
 All conference sessions: from Mon. Sep. 10, 7pm to Thu. Sep. 13, 9pm;
 Opening reception, three lunches, two dinners and all refreshment breaks.

Daily Registration packages are also available


Conference Accommodation
BEST WESTERN PLUS CHEMAINUS INN
877 246 4181 seeyou@chemainushotel.com