Sponsors Continue Their Support of Scotiabank Nuit Blanche - Seite 3

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The ninth edition of Scotiabank Nuit Blanche will take place Saturday, October 4 from 6:53 p.m. until sunrise and feature more than 120 art projects created by nearly 400 local, national and international artists.

Whether sponsors are returning or new, all have immersed themselves in the spirit of the event through their support and development of featured art projects, allowing for incredible local artists to be showcased. Highlights of these special projects follow.

Scotiabank
1nspired Night: presented by Scotiabank is an art installation that tells the story of Scotiabank Nuit Blanche through a live, immersive experience that allows attendees to become part of the art. Tagged pictures will be streamed in real time via #snbTO on Twitter and Instagram. This compilation of images will be projected throughout the night within the 100-foot (30-metre) walkway of screens at 130 Spadina Ave (just south of Richmond Ave W).

Concord CityPlace
Concord CityPlace joins Scotiabank Nuit Blanche in 2014 as a first time sponsor. This condominium community is home to Canada's largest collection of public art spanning across 47 acres. As part of their contribution to the event, Concord Adex is sponsoring and creating the Concord ArtSpace group exhibition, an outdoor museum featuring The Puente de Luz, a sculptural bridge and numerous other pieces throughout Concord CityPlace. Attendees are also encouraged to preview the works online at http://www.ConcordArtSpace.com and to visit the Concord CityPlace Presentation Centre to engage via multimedia components to learn about each piece at the event. Location: Concord CityPlace Presentation Centre at 23 Spadina Ave.

"Concord Adex's sponsorship of Scotiabank Nuit Blanche demonstrates our ongoing commitment to world class public art in Toronto," said Gabriel Leung, Vice President, Development, Concord Adex. "Concord Adex believes public art is a pillar of building vibrant and sustainable communities and welcomes Torontonians to the Concord ArtSpace exhibition with open arms."

H&M
Returning as a sponsor for a second year, H&M has commissioned an art project that speaks to the company's commitment to reducing the environmental impact of textiles throughout their lifecycle. Coalesce by Lizz Aston, sponsored by H&M, spans the entire store front of their Queen Street West location, exploring themes of sustainability and the global exchange that is embedded within garments and textiles. Aston's work is inspired by lace-making, decorative arts and the histories of textile production. This large-scale installation looks at lace as a metaphor for interconnectivity and transforms recycled materials sourced from H&M's Garment Collecting initiative turning them into a cascade of lace. Location: H&M at 427 Queen St. W.