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What we also realized was that we are the world's first crowdfunding festival. The first place where the public has a chance to support tomorrow's ideas, today. In real-time, and in person.
The fastest way for people to launch ideas is to have all of the resources they need in one place and at one time. One Spark brings those people (artists, technologists, scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and the public) together for 5 days. During One Spark 2013 each of these folks will share their prototypes, experiments and projects in a really cool way by using downtown Jacksonville as a platform. Any place can be a venue (parking lots, businesses, restaurants, parks, etc.). Anyone can enter.
We're coming down to the wire on this Kickstarter campaign and are just under 70% of the way there for our $90,000 mark. As you know, this is a critical piece of the puzzle for One Spark It's about momentum over money at this point. Let's not waste this opportunity.
I care deeply about the potential of the city, as do you - and even more about the people, like you, in our community. After traveling a lot this past year, we decided to try and do something to help the city. While the goal of One Spark is not economic development, there is no doubt that the by-product of an event with impact similar to that of something between Jazz Fest and the Superbowl will help fill space in our city.
We're asking people to contribute via http://beonespark.com/kickstarter and contribute as little as $10 and share with this campaign with your networks. In reality, if just 1% of Jacksonville shows up and donates just $10. We'll raise more than enough money to make this happen.
This isn't an easy task and time is running out, but I believe that you and our collective community want to see this event happen.
Editorial by Elton Rivas
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TPC
September 27, 2012, 08:29:11 AMI've backed this. I feel this could be HUGE for Jacksonville. If it takes off I could see it putting Jacksonville on the map for large yearly events like SXSW in Austin, or ArtPrize in Grand Rapids or even Art Basil in Miami.
My fingers are crossed that they raise enough through Kickstarter.
AbelH
October 01, 2012, 09:13:48 AMAll -
We're fast closing in on the end of One Spark's Kickstarter campaign. This event, which will bring creators, artists, innovators and entrepreneurs to downtown in April 2013, has the potential to transform the Jacksonville mindset.
Consider becoming a part of this historic event. We're near 80 percent of our fundraising goal with only three days left. You can be part of the Kickstarter campaign by visiting http://beonespark.com/Kickstarter
JaxDiablo
October 03, 2012, 02:49:46 PMJust a heads up, as of 2:49pm EST this Kickstarter has been funded.
Congrats to onespark for bringing something awesome to Jacksonville!
jerry cornwell
October 03, 2012, 03:13:29 PMIndeed, congrats OneSpark!
fsujax
October 03, 2012, 03:23:56 PMCan I still donate?
JaxDiablo
October 03, 2012, 03:37:26 PMCheshire Cat
February 27, 2013, 02:39:03 PMFrom the Daily Record:
http://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/downtowntoday.php?dt_date=2013-02-27
Volunteers needed for One Spark
One Spark, the world’s first crowdfunding festival scheduled April 17-21 at myriad locations Downtown, has closed registration for creators and host venues, but still needs volunteers.
The next step for the inaugural event’s organizers is to recruit a small army of volunteers who will help make One Spark a success.
An open house for prospective volunteers is scheduled 5:30 p.m. Thursday in One Spark’s headquarters at the Main Library near the Laura Street entrance.
“It’s the first year for One Spark, so we need a lot of support from the community,” said Volunteer Services Manager Meredith O’Malley Johnson.
She said the process of registering more than 100 exhibitors and matching them with more than 60 Downtown venues was completed Monday.
The next step is to develop a team of volunteers who will assist with tasks such as setting up, maintaining the event’s infrastructure and assisting “Media Moguls,” photographers and videographers who will document the festival.
Volunteers also will be needed to assist the public in voting for the creators who will receive a proportional share of One Spark’s $250,000 cash-award pool, which is based on fan votes.
Johnson said One Spark volunteer qualifications include being at least 18 years of age and having enthusiasm about Jacksonville, especially Downtown. Volunteers must complete a one-hour training session and work at least one four-hour shift during the festival.
Volunteers will be organized through a “self-scheduling” platform that will allow each volunteer to select the shift or shifts they want to work and what they’d like to do, she said.
Johnson said as of Tuesday afternoon, about 85 potential volunteers had joined the first orientation session Thursday via Facebook.
To learn more about the One Spark festival and volunteer opportunities, visit beonespark.com.
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