Calliope is a conference for adolescent girls focused on creativity, arts, media and social change. Our mission is to connect adolescent girls with women in the community who are doing artistic and/or socially innovative work, to provide girls with role models and arts mentorship opportunities, and to create a network for creative girls.
Presenters will be asked to engage girls in an activity or performance and then to talk about their work, their experiences, the reality of working "outside the box," and to share strategies. A variety of formats are possible. Most of the sessions will focus on young women in the arts and media, some on social innovation, and some that combine the two.
We are looking for women diverse in life experience who can relate well with the young participants at the conference. While there is no age limit and we welcome proposals from all women working as artists and/or activists, we may give preference to those who are in the earlier stages of their careers.
When: Oct 13 and 14, 2007
Where: The University of British Columbia, 2125 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC, Neville Scarfe Building, (Faculty of Education).
Deadline for submissions: July 15, 2007.
Presenters will be notified by mid-August.
If you would like to share your time and talents to inspire a group of creative young women, please complete the following form, attach your CV and if applicable include a sample of your work or a link to a website where your work can by viewed.
If you have any questions and to submit your application: calliope.vancouver@gmail.com
Applications can also be submitted by mail to:
Pamela Richardson
The University of British Columbia,
Faculty of Education,
Dept of Educational and Counselling Psych and Special Ed.
2125 Main Mall,
Vancouver, BC
V6T 1Z4
Presenter Application Form
(Please cut and paste the following section into your email or Word document and send it back to us) Name(s): _____________________________________________________
Field/Medium: _________________________________________________
Session format: Please choose one. Lengths of sessions will vary depending on the content.
Generally presenters will be asked to be available for 30 to 60 minutes.
More time can be requested.
____ Interactive workshop: Girls will be curious to know what you do, how you do it, why you do it, and also eager to engage in a hands on process. You will speak to your own experiences as well as engage girls in an interactive experience that can inspire their own ideas.
____ Performance: Artistic performance followed by a Q&A.
_____ Panel Discussion: You would be willing to speak about your experiences along with several others who do similar work (we may group you, if possible, or you can propose your own panel topic and list of presenters).
____ Information Table: You would like to leave some pamphlets, posters about your organization on our resources table.
_____ Other: Please describe the format.
Would you be willing to present your session more than once? ____________
Please describe any special accommodations that you require______________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________
Please tell us briefly why you are interested in this conference. Remember to attach your CV and a sample or a URL to your work. Thank you!