ABOUT
CREATIVE CONCORD
Making a major splash during our launch event in June 2022, the highly-anticipated return of Creative Concord is taking place in October 2023 with more public art installations and a 2-day kickoff weekend at Todos Santos Plaza on October 14th an 15th including murals, poetry, ART & MUSIC JAM In The Park with 20 artists painting live-scale original works, live music, special performances, and activities for public participation. A collection of large sculptures that illuminate the night with LED lights will be on display from October through early January 2024.
Local Edition Creative, the City of Concord, and Visit Concord are thrilled to partner on this collaborative movement that unifies community around the arts. With a focus on highlighting diverse styles, cultures, and themes, Creative Concord has enlivened the city with a portfolio of artworks that embody a sense of welcoming and an understanding that a wonderfully diverse community can be found here.
This year’s programming includes new additions to the experience including live music from local indie bands curated by Dave Hughes from The Beat of Diablo, a spectacular spoken word poetry performance curated and hosted by poet laureate José Cordon, and an intimate conversation and performance by Violist Alexandra Simpson hosted by The California Symphony.
Production team
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Local Edition Creative
Creative Concord is an original development and production of Local Edition Creative, an award-winning art-centric agency with a focus on project development, curation, design, production, and engaging experiences. Creating impactful public and private art projects since 2017.
Click the link below to learn more about the company, services, and team behind the making of this event.
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Three Thirty Three Arts
The event ART & MUSIC JAM In The Park during Creative Concord is led by Three Thirty Three Arts (333 Arts), a non-profit organization with a mission to build strong connections in communities using art as the conduit. In addition to the organization’s popular mural sessions, 333 Arts provides a forum for emerging artists to elevate their public exposure and build their portfolio.
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City of Concord
As the largest city in Contra Costa County, Concord has much to offer from housing choices to shopping and recreational opportunities. Concord has been recognized as the best place in California to raise a family and has been designated a Tree City USA for 33 consecutive years. In 2017, the Concord City Council passed an inclusive city resolution affirming the City’s commitment to being a welcoming, inclusive, tolerant, and supportive community for all.
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Visit Concord
Visit Concord is the brand identity of the Concord Tourism Improvement District (TID) Agency. Established in June 2013, the agency is funded by the 3% collection of an assessment paid by guests on all room bookings for participating hotels in Concord. The TID aims to improve economic growth by building awareness and consideration of Concord, CA as a destination for travelers as well as meeting & event planners.