Call for Proposals & Open for Art are here!

Co-creation and interaction are the heart of Dare to Learn. With 60% of the program being participatory, it is only fitting to spread that mindset. On the other hand, art and learning are also strongly linked. Not least because consuming art evidently helps us to maintain continuous learning skills and makes us generally happier. The renowned Call for Proposals and artist-focused Open for Art are now open for two more weeks!

From the very beginning, Dare to Learn has been very much about inclusion and interaction. This shows in many ways at our main event but also in building it. The basic idea behind the two concepts is that they are open calls for ideas. Through them, we can together ensure variety in the event program and explore beyond our internal teams. The vast Dare to Learn community is full of amazing ideas - help us to bring them forth! 

You can submit your idea through the links listed in the end. Feel free to think outside the box as long as you keep our theme, continuous learning beyond degrees, in mind. Please also note that Call for Proposals and Open for Art are two separate concepts. Should you have an idea how to bring art to Dare to Learn, Open for Art is for you. Otherwise turn to Call for Proposals. 

​The final deadline for both open calls is 26.5. - but bear in mind that because this is an additional call we go through the applications as soon as they come in.

Before sharing your ideas, tough, the main aspect to be taken into consideration is the venue. The event will take place in the amazing locale of Korjaamo Culture Factory in Töölö. From workshop spaces to a stage, a movie theatre and an outdoor garden, there are a number of different rooms and intriguingly unique spaces to play with. ​If you are not familiar with Korjaamo or need to refresh your mind, check out their website here. Note that the whole place is all about Dare in September so let your imagination flourish!

We are also exploring ways to bring more digital solutions and virtual event content to the festival. These aspects are of course not restricted by the physical venue.

The best practices, newest ideas and proven solutions can be possessed by anyone, from a corporation to a public organization or an individual. On the other hand, we also believe the world is only changed through collaboration. Join us changing the world through sharing the best ideas! 

We want to remind you that Dare to Learn is a highly interactive event: we are biased towards bold, participative and creative proposals rather than top-down talks. Dare to propose your wildest and the most creative ideas! Remember to accurately highlight the main focus of your proposal. 

We are three format groups you can choose from. These groups are workshops, formats for inspiration and digital content. All groups include specified format examples that are opened more in the submission form!

Workshops

• Creative workshop
• Peer-learning workshop
• Escape room for Learning
• Learning by physical activity

For Inspiration

• Fireside chat: 2 speakers, 1 host, relaxed atmosphere and a shared passion.
• Speech 2.0: We have a very cool and atmospheric movie theatre in our venue. Would you have use for it?

Virtual program content
We are living in a crazy world! That is why we want to expand our festival to remote platforms as well. We embrace all kinds of suggestions of program content that makes virtual participation possible. Virtual learning is more than just watching live streams. Let us have the best remote festival ever.

Multiple studies show that art, creativity and learning are strongly linked. In 2019 we wanted to bring more art to Dare to Learn and so Open for Art came to be. We had a number of amazing art projects at last year’s event and cannot wait to see what you come up with this year!

So what does Open for Art mean in practice? To put it simply, we want to hear ideas to implement art in our festival in September.  In other words, the basic idea is the same as with Call for Proposals but in the field of art. As with learning, we also believe art belongs to everyone - and everyone can do it! You can be an artist or not, the concept is what matters. Join us in changing the world by sharing the best artistic ideas! ​

We are looking for art and creative program where participation, doing and learning together are in focus. Please find examples for our art formats:

Participatory Art
Art that works as a platform for creating and learning together. Participatory art can happen outdoors, in open area or even in a digital form. Installation, interactive art work, community art or maybe a gamified creation session. Engagement and social aspect of making art is the key. 

Virtual Art 
This year we want to promote new and brain tingling ways to do and think about art. From more traditional video to more futuristic ones digital form gives plenty of new possibilities to be creative with easy access - let's hear all your innovative ideas! 

Performative Art
Improvisation, performance, theater act, live illustrator, stand up, flash mob... Dare to perform!

Something else, what?
Not everything needs to be categorised. Maybe there is an art form that we have not even thought about but would perfectly fit to the festival of continuous learning. We would be excited to hear!

submit to CALL FOR PROPOSALS

SUBMIT TO OPEN FOR ART

Submit your idea latest on 30.4.

Please note that advertorial sessions are not allowed.
​​If you would like to promote your brand at Dare to Learn 2020, please contact anni.mansikkaoja@daretolearn.fi

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FOR QUESTIONS & MORE FORMATION, CONTACT

CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Salla Veijonaho
​salla.veijonaho@daretolearn.fi

OPEN FOR ART
​Minja Lahdelma
​minja.lahdelma@daretolearn.fi