Calling for digital art submissions

April 20, 2018 12:00 a.m.
Vaughan wants your smARTcities ideas

Bridging the gap between art and science helps to create a place where people can live happy, healthy and fulfilling lives. Artists of all ages from the city of Vaughan and the Greater Toronto Area are invited to submit their digital interpretations of the transformative role of smARTcities for inclusion in the creation of a MEGAsmARTcities digital map collaboration. Submissions are being accepted until Sept. 28, 2018.
 
Currently on display at Vaughan City Hall is smARTcities: exploring the digital frontier art exhibition featuring the work of artist Ron Wild. It displays multi-dimensional smart mapping collages that bridge art and science. It strives to spark ideas and insights by creating vibrant mash-ups of layers of mathematical and scientific imagery.
 
Vaughan is realizing its vision for a smart city with a focus on prosperity, inclusivity and resiliency to ensure long-term economic vitality. It is adopting and applying new technologies consistent with priorities defined by citizen collaboration.
 
Vaughan is also participating in the Government of Canada’s Smart Cities Challenge. It calls on communities to use a smart cities approach to address local issues their residents face through new partnerships. This means achieving meaningful outcomes for citizens, businesses and visitors using data and connected technology. People can share their big ideas by completing the City’s online engagement survey. As part of the Smart Cities Challenge, the City could qualify to win one of two prizes of up to $10 million for communities.
 
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“Vaughan is blessed to be home to citizens of all ages who are gifted, talented and admired visionaries. The MEGAsmARTcities digital map collaboration is a city-wide call to action that invites our community to come forward to share their bold ideas and shining creativity that will ultimately help us develop and express new solutions to safeguard and care for the human condition. As we build a stronger, brighter future for Vaughan, we must continue to empower citizens to express themselves and to have their voices heard. Working to become a smart city remains an ongoing opportunity to further enhance and encourage civic engagement.”
-Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua
 
QUICK FACTS
 
  • For more information about the smARTcities: exploring the digital frontier mapping collaboration, to make a submission or to inquire about other visual art initiatives at the City of Vaughan, contact: Sharon Gaum-Kuchar, Art Curator sharon.kuchar@vaughan.ca.
  • Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua established a Smart City Advisory Task Force to advance a culture of knowledge and pursue continuous improvement.
  • The City of Vaughan is participating in the Government of Canada’s Smart Cities Challenge. It calls on communities to use a smart cities approach to form new partnerships to address local issues their residents face.
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