THE ART OF TRANSITION CONNECTING CREATIVE MINDS IN DURHAM REGION

Cultural

Place-Based Cultural Tourism

January 11th, 2012 by Durham Tourism

Why “Place” is the Key to Cultural Tourism & How You Can Unlock Its Treasures

Place-Based Cultural Tourism

“I would like to begin this morning with an acknowledgment. I do a good deal of speaking on cultural tourism at tourism conferences and events. As you might imagine, I encounter many different destination marketing organizations (DMOs), and I meet many different DMO managers – the folks who market tourism in the jurisdiction for which they are responsible.”

Click here to continue reading Steven Thorne’s “Place-Based Cultural Tourism – Why “Place” is the Key to Cultural Tourism & How You Can Unlock Its Treasures”

Video Playlist

November 24th, 2011 by Durham Tourism

We’d like to say thank you to Bernard Leroux of North Light Pictures for all the beautiful videos he has produced for The Art of Transition Tourism Summit and Creative Awards. Click here to watch them all.

Thanks to our award sponsors – Durham College, Ontario Power Generation and UOIT

November 24th, 2011 by Durham Tourism
Durham College | Ontario Power Generation | University of Ontario Institute of Technology

Only 40 tickets left for the Special Presentation and Book Signing with Keynote Speaker Robin Sharma!

November 24th, 2011 by Durham Tourism

CENTRAL COUNTIES TOURISM PRESENTS
Special Presentation and Book Signing at 7:30 a.m. with Keynote Speaker Robin Sharma
Tickets are $30 + HST. Price includes a light breakfast and a copy of best-selling author Robin Sharma’s new hardcover book Letters From The Monk Who Sold His Ferarri, compliments of Dagmar Resort. Please click here to purchase tickets, or call 1-800-413-0017 for more information.




SILENT AUCTION FOR
THE ART OF TRANSITION CULTURE FUND

Original Oil on Canvas by Jenny Gordon


Donation by Antony's Gallery
November 23rd, 2011 by Durham Tourism
  • By Jenny Gordon
  • Oil on Canvas
  • 24″ x 60″
  • Custom-framed
  • Valued at $3300.00 HST incl.

Original artwork donated by Antony’s Gallery.
905-665-5977
131 Brock Street South
Whitby, Ontario
L1N 4J9

Join us November 25th for this daylong celebration of Durham Region’s creative economy, showcasing our rich culture and history, dynamic attractions, and innovative business community. Part of the celebration will be a silent auction with funds raised going to the Art of Transition Culture Fund. Click here for more details on the silent auction.



SILENT AUCTION FOR
THE ART OF TRANSITION CULTURE FUND

Walking through the Birches #1


Donation by Antony's Gallery
November 23rd, 2011 by Durham Tourism
  • By Carlo Allion
  • Abstract Photography
  • 24″ x 48″ Giclee on 1 3/4 ” profile stretched canvas
  • 1 of 35
  • Valued at $1100.00 HST incl.
  • Part of a series called ‘Organic Concrete’… close-up photo taken of concrete structure.

Original artwork donated by Antony’s Gallery.
905-665-5977
131 Brock Street South, Whitby, Ontario L1N 4J9

Join us November 25th for this daylong celebration of Durham Region’s creative economy, showcasing our rich culture and history, dynamic attractions, and innovative business community. Part of the celebration will be a silent auction with funds raised going to the Art of Transition Culture Fund. Click here for more details on the silent auction.

Jacquie Severs on Durham Art of Transition Creative Awards [VIDEO]

November 23rd, 2011 by Durham Tourism

Jacquie Severs, manager of communications and social media for the Robert McLaughlan Gallery, discusses benefits of being creative in Durham Region. Here, young artists and entrepreneurs can be close to the booming cultural center of Toronto, while still enjoying a measure of space and affordability.

Join Us for the Art of Transition Summit and Creative Awards, a complimentary day-long celebration of Durham Region’s creative economy, showcasing our rich culture and history, dynamic attractions, and innovative business community.

Thanks to event sponsor Central Counties

November 23rd, 2011 by Durham Tourism

www.Central Counties.ca

The Central Counties bring together three historic areas of Ontario – The Hills of Headwaters, York Region, and Durham Region – rich with museum-calibre art, top-rated golf courses and acclaimed cuisine that uses the freshest local ingredients.



DURHAM ART OF TRANSITION CREATIVE AWARDS

Acknowledgements


November 23rd, 2011 by Durham Tourism

EVENT SPONSORS

Dagmar Ski ResortCentral Counties Tourism

AWARD SPONSORS

Durham CollegeOntario Power Generation

MEDIA SPONSORS

Metroland Media

CREATIVE SPONSORS

COMMUNITY SPONSORS

James Campbell on Durham Art of Transition Creative Awards [VIDEO]

November 21st, 2011 by Durham Tourism

James Campbell, executive director of the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington, talks about the creative and artistic opportunities offered in the Bowmanville Mill, a historic 1905 building. James discusses the importance of artistic expression and creativity and its positive impact on our daily lives.

Join Us for the Art of Transition Summit and Creative Awards, a complimentary day-long celebration of Durham Region’s creative economy, showcasing our rich culture and history, dynamic attractions, and innovative business community.


SPONSORS

Durham College (DATCA)
Central Counties (DATCA)
UOIT (DTCA)
OPG (DATCA)
Dagmar (DATCA)
Art of Transition (DATCA)
Durham Art of Transition Creative Awards (DATCA)
Metroland (DATCA)
Channel 12 (DATCA)
AWEBthatWORKS (DATCA)
Veridian Corporation (DATCA)
Tourism Clarington (DATCA)
Pickering Town Centre (DATCA)
Omachron Sciences Inc. (DATCA)
Tretower International Inc. (DATCA)
United Arts of Durham (DATCA)
Great Blue Heron Charity Casino (DATCA)
Mosport (DATCA)
Town of Ajax (DATCA)
Township of Brock (DATCA)
Municipality of Clarington (DATCA)
City of Oshawa (DATCA)
City of Pickering (DATCA)
Township of Scugog (DATCA)
Township of Uxbridge (DATCA)
Town of Whitby (DATCA)