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Prepared for: Manitoba Photographic Arts Expo

Prepared by: Joe Kerr, Kerr Marketing Group

January 9, 2008

Proposal number: 12-19-2007

Executive Summary

Objective:

To establish the First Annual Manitoba Photographic Arts Expo, a 4 day grand photographic and digital imaging event.

Goals:

To create a unique event to honor and elevate the creative photographic artists of Manitoba. The objective is to inform, educate and showcase Manitoba photographers. From professional to amateur each will have an equal opportunity to exhibit their work. Event workshops in creative image taking skills as well as computer processing techniques will be featured over the four days. A unique print gallery of images by each participating artist will be available for the public to purchase. Daily mentoring programs for amateur, seniors and youth photographers were they have their work critiqued by a professional. A specific vendor gallery hosting local photo, printing and computer retailers to display, demonstrate and sell there products.

Location:

The Forks Market offers a unique and instantly recognized venue to host a special event of this size. The ample parking and on site food venders offers instant appeal. This scenic location has an added advantage for hosting photo work shops. The excellent night security gives piece of mind to vendors as well as exhibitors. Confirmed dates of Thursday, June 19 through to Sunday June 23.

Competitions:

A provincial wide photo competition will be offered to showcase Manitoba Talent in the photographic arts. There will be defined categories that will encompass both amateur and advanced professionals alike, with amateurs winners receiving schooling certificates from local photographic institutions and professionals receiving an agency placements to help further their careers in the photographic arts. A special peoples choice award will also be established utilizing the print gallery exhibit. We are also striving to have Tourism Manitoba, Winnipeg Tourism, Destination Winnipeg and Waterfront Redevelopment Corp sponsor separate calendar competitions with separate wards for each. A daily Forks Street challenge for youth and seniors with each participant receiving a critique of their images. All class winners will have their work on display at the forks for the duration of the summer.

Call For Volunteers.

We will be in need of a small army of volunteers. Some to take on the chair of committees, some to work behind the scenes to help organize, run workshops, be ambassadors and much more. If you believe in growing the photographic arts in our community we hope you will pitch in. Send us an email at KerrMarketing@mac.com. and tell us your coming on board.

Committees

Steering Committee.

3-4 members that can be called upon by each of the committee members for direction or assistance. You will need a good understanding of all the committees objectives and the event objectives.

Advertising and Promotions Committee.

2-3 members will need to be responsible for all advertising and promotional materials for the event, corporate sponsors and commercial exhibitors.

Events Committee

3-4 members to organize all the public events and workshops.

Competitions Committee.

2-4 people to coordinate all the competitions, judges, etc.

Photo Exhibitors Committee.

3-4 members to organize the photo participant.

Volunteers Committee.

3-4 people to organize all the volunteer requirements for the event.

Photo Exhibitors and Manufacturer Gallery

Exhibiting Photographers.

This 4 day event is open to all photographers in the Manitoba Photographic Arts community. As an exhibitor you will receive the following privileges.

• A display panel, size to be determined.
• An image in the print gallery.
• A listing on all press releases, website and other publications.
• Free access to all the events: workshops, hospitality room, special access time to manufacturers row and more.
• Two free tickets to the opening BBQ
• An entry into all competitions
• Participation in public workshops
• A commemorative portfolio
• Swag bag of gifts