If anyone already knows what I just stumbled on, how come it didn't get out at Workshop One?
Sorry, then to be the one to break the news that Turku 2011 is a big forthcoming European cultural event.
To get an idea of the scale of this thing, you can see the amount of effort and investment that went into preparing the winning bid, by checking the beautiful, Flash-created bidding document, 'Turku on Fire: Turku for the European Capital of Culture 2011' (178 pages).
I really find it hard to imagine all the connections that have quickly taken this to the stage where 'Netwurkers' are presumably also preparing for what must be up among the top ten exposure opportunities in our tiny lifetimes. Not to mention that the same thing's supposed to be going on in the University of Cumbria - another story.
This is how quickly these waves travel. Next stop Turku - exhibitions, performances, be-ins, music in wooded parks on very long summer evenings. Who's in? Communication is the key.
Ideas and their Implementers are Still Welcome
You may announce your interest in participating in the implementation of any of the projects in the Capital of Culture programme by contacting partners(a)turku2011.fi. You may also submit your ideas to the Idea Market, which will continue to be open on the Capital of Culture Web-site at http://www.turku2011.fi
The Turku 2011 Programme is an important element of the European Capital Culture − however, as a whole, the project is much larger.
- Everyone’s contribution is needed to build an unforgettable year of the European Capital Culture
PLUS
The founder of Linux operating system, Linus Torvalds is to be the official patron. Live2011.com Grand Prix invites artists and content producers working in the digital format to enter the competition in eight different categories, with a combined total value of prizes worth more than 140,000 euro. AND EVEN! Accordion Wrestling, 'with performances which combine accordion playing with wrestling, will culminate in a large-scale production called Battle 2011 at the Paavo Nurmi Stadium in Turku'.Turku, the European Capital of Culture, Initiates the World’s Largest Media Art Competition
See what I'm saying?
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