Name: COINFEST 2014: Art & Trade Show - Media Hall @ 250 Smithe
Start: 2014-02-15T12:00:00-08:00
End: 2014-02-15T16:00:00-08:00
Location: Vancouver English Center

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Bitcoin is off to an amazing start in 2014, and Vancouver remains front and center! We now have about a couple dozen venues accepting Bitcoin in town, with more signing up every week. Bitcoiniacs have launched a new trading platform called CoinTrader, and QuadrigaCX has launched a free platform of their own. With more Bitcoin ATMs (courtesy of QuadrigaCX) on their way to different locations, we have the perfect opportunity to hold a truly decentralized currency convention!

For those who are not yet aware, CoinFest is a fun event where the Bitcoin community gathers to demonstrate how cryptocurrency works. Here you can practice and learn about the revolutionary technology and concept behind new digital money. It's also the perfect place for Bitcoin afficionados to meet and network. Each venue will have its own activities and themes; they will all be within close walking distance, or access to Bitcoin-themed transportation will be provided.

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Vancouver English Centre is a large building downtown that can be booked using Barter Dollars, another alternative currency that's been around for a while. We have 8,000 square feet of space, large monitors for digital presentations, a sound system and high speed Internet with livestream capability to the International Hangout. We have dozens of booths showcasing art and creative projects related to and/or available for Bitcoin, Barterfirst and Seedstock:

• Vancouver’s CoinFest proudly presents a live auction hosted by Paul Becker, Director of Sales for Stewart Stephenson Modern Art Gallery. This exciting event has art for all levels of collectors including works starting at only $75. Featured artists include: Marcus Glenn the official artist for the 2014 Grammy Awards, Shepard Fairey the man behind “Obey Giant” and the iconic Obama “Hope” poster, Romero Britto, the official artist for the 2014 World Cup, Raymond Chow local pillar of the Vancouver art community and Vancouver’s hottest art sensation Stewart Stephenson. Bids are made in $CAD amounts, and winners pay with Visa, Mastercard, cheque or Bitcoin.

• Artistrun Collective is producing a group art show, with art made from DE-circulated Canadian pennies that can be purchased with Bitcoin virtual currency. Artists include Raymond Chow, Lawrence McDonald, Carolyn Kramer, Liza J. Lee, Bill Higginson and Olga Rybalko. The social change theme of the CoinFest Art Show is:“Out with the old fiat currency. In with the new virtual currency”. Learn more at http://artistruncollective.org/events/ .

• CoinFest is hosting a special art fundraiser launch for The Canadian Sound Therapy Arts Society (http://soundtherapyradio.com) to use the power of art and nature to create dialogue and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health in Canada. As part of the mandate and as access producer, the Society has several weekly time slots on community television channel broadcast on Shaw Cable 4 (http://shaw.ca/shawtv/vancouver/). The launch fundraiser accepts Bitcoin to support ongoing and local art fundraisers for 2014.

• Wesley Yuen (https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartparty/), art collector who has been actively involved in the local art scene for 30 years, will be curating a new media art exhibition, which includes a work by one of the foundational artists in video art: Gary Hill, winner of two Guggenheim fellowships, MacArthur Foundation genius grant and the grand prize at the Venice Biennale. Wesley also co-founded several galleries locally: Project Gallery, Lobby & Space Gallery at Dominion Hotel in Gastown, and Quinary Art Projects with popup art exhibitions.

• CoinFest presents new media art exhibition at CoinFest Art & Tradeshow Feb 15 (12pm to 4pm) with curators Wesley Yuen (https://www.facebook.com/wesley.yuen) and Erik H Rzepka (https://www.facebook.com/erik.rzepka3) - https://www.facebook.com/events/745723405440138/

• Other participating artists, including Bitcoin-inspired paintings from Chris Brett, Bitcoin figurines (such as Anarkitty) and crafted pieces, assorted products available for Bitcoin and buskers like Clara the Sidewalk Cellist.

• Cryptocurrency-themed computer games by Katrina Caudle, will be present at the Media Center. There will also be speakers from various sponsors including the Bitcoin Cooperative. A wallet set-up workshop will be held.

• A 3D virtual CoinFest event made possible by Utherverse, including an art show to be displayed at the physical venue via monitor. We will have a media station where interviews will be broadcast to the International Hangout, and other activities will be conducted to facilitate communication between the different regions hosting CoinFest.

CoinFest has no rules beyond common courtesy (and decency) and those required by law; however, there are some guidelines that you should be aware of. The vendors at this event are covering the rental cost (keeping the event free), so please purchase at least one item at the venue. This also encourages more venues to accept alternative currency in the future. CoinFest is an ardent supporter of alternative currency and does not work with fiat-only venues.

The organizer of this event does not charge any money to the Bitcoin venue or the event participants. It takes work, though, so if you want to, you may donate BTC to him at 13SH6sEaETA5Ca7Gb5kb1Yv5SjqxauvKdm. If you possess more than a few hundred bitcoins, or you are a business that will profit from this event, it is recommended that you donate and write him a nice message at a.j.wagner.89@gmail.com.

Individuals and businesses that support the CoinFest will be be recognized by the host and the community in many ways, and may be given preferred accommodations. At least 50% of the bitcoins raised will go directly to the Bitcoin Cooperative's Non-profit Bitcoin Outreach Fund, to be used for spreading Bitcoin awareness and acceptance in a manner chosen democratically by the community.

This event is a work in progress; the above guidelines are subject to change as necessity demands. If you have any problems on the day of the event, you can reach Andrew Wagner at 778.918.7156.

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