Creative Arlington

crowdsourcing a creative economy in Arlington

Susan Soroko
Susan Soroko
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  • Arlington, VA
  • United States
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Artisphere

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We are a group interested in supporting and sharing ideas for the new proposed Cultural Center in Arlington, now known as the Artisphere
Susan Soroko joined Creative Arlington's group Mar 22, 2010
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Susan Soroko commented on Neil Takemoto's group 'CoZone at the Artisphere'
Good to see this hit the ground running. As with all works in progress, input from County staff on guidelines, name, logo, and details are evolving so stay tuned for updates! I'm sure you and Kathy will come up with a great plan.
Mar 19, 2010
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CoZone at the Artisphere

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The Artisphere's creative coworking space... stay tuned for more details.
Susan Soroko joined Neil Takemoto's group Mar 19, 2010
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Art on the Metro at Northern VA Metro stations

November 13, 2009 at 6pm to November 30, 2009 at 7pm
Signature Theatre and Arlington Cultural Affairs have partnered for a month long WMATA PSA of backlit dioramas in five NVA metro stations. Featuring 'Showboat' along side the Arts in Arlington, the large displays will be in view for the month of November.
Event posted by Susan Soroko Nov 13, 2009
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Ted Bilich commented on Susan Soroko's video
This is an extremely cool piece. Great job by all involved.
Aug 10, 2009
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Here/now Artscape: Cultural Center Preview

A segment of AVN's monthly magazine show, "Here/now", "Artscape" takes a look at all things cultural around Arlington. In this episode, P...
Video posted by Susan Soroko Aug 7, 2009
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Imagine Blender

ImagineAlexandria kicked off their creative space campaign with a designer cupcake contest.http://www.capitolcommunicator.com/News/tabid/116/EntryID/600/Default.aspxSee More
Blog post by Susan Soroko Jul 2, 2009
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Ted Bilich commented on Susan Soroko's blog post 'The REAL Arlington, the one to love!'
Fantastic. (This link worked better for me - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4T1RMuoQnKo .)
Jun 12, 2009
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The REAL Arlington, the one to love!

Wonderfully entertaining:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4T1RMuoQnKo&feature=player_embeddedSee More
Blog post by Susan Soroko Jun 12, 2009
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Bowen McCauley Dance

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Bowen McCauley Dance is the Washington metro area's premier contemporary dance company. Based in Arlington, and led by artistic director Lucy Bowen McCauley, BMD has been thrilling audiences for 13 years with its gorgeous and creative choreography.
Susan Soroko joined Karen Vasquez's group May 29, 2009
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Erica Kraus commented on Susan Soroko's blog post 'Alexandria 'creative class' gets more press'
"You never get your best ideas sitting in a room by yourself. Your best ideas come from being surrounded by 20 other great creative minds." - They're totally right; and you get even more out of crowdsourcing!! It's interesting to…
May 27, 2009
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Alexandria 'creative class' gets more press

Following the earlier post on neighboring Alexandria's upcoming creative working community (from the Washington Business Journal), the Washington Post provided more coverage:http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/05/13/AR2009051301321.html?referrer=emailarticlehttp://www.imaginealexandria.org/See More
Blog post by Susan Soroko May 26, 2009
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Is it getting crowded in here?

This week's Washington Business Journal reports that a design firm in Alexandria is poised to design a space for creative types to hatch new business ideas. Read more about Belmont Design's idea to Imagine Alexandria:http://washington.bizjournals.com/washington/stories/2009/04/27/story6.html?surround=etf&b=1240804800%5e1816797See More
Blog post by Susan Soroko May 1, 2009
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Confluence of urban space and artist contest

Grand Rapids, Michigan. On the forefront of art and commerce? Take a look at this interesting international event with a big payoff: First Place winner gets $250,000.http://artprize.org/The world's largest art prizeArtPrize is a radically open competition. Open to any artist in the world who can find space. Open to anybody in the city who wants to create a venue. Open to a vote from anyone who attends.We admit... it's an experiment. A fun experiment. Come and see.See More
Blog post by Susan Soroko Apr 27, 2009
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Susan Soroko and Jason Dreyer are now friends Apr 22, 2009
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Susan Soroko commented on Creative Arlington's group 'Coworking'
Here's to a little more girl power in this group.
Apr 22, 2009

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What is your interest in the Creative Arlington beta community?
Great way to expand the creative brain trust outside the 'traditional' creative community.
How do you or would like to use your imagination and original ideas to enrich the economy and culture in Arlington, and beyond?
Helping to interest and involve people who don't already see themselves as creative.
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Arlington County Cultural Affairs
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http://www.arlingtonarts.org
Bio (html accepted)
Arts administrator. Previously managed a stock photo agency, served on the Arlington Arts Commission, and held a term as President of the American Society of Picture Professionals.
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susan.soroko@gmail.com
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Imagine Blender

ImagineAlexandria kicked off their creative space campaign with a designer cupcake contest.

http://www.capitolcommunicator.com/News/tabid/116/EntryID/600/Default.aspx

Posted on July 2, 2009 at 4:22pm

Susan Soroko

The REAL Arlington, the one to love!

Wonderfully entertaining:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4T1RMuoQnKo&feature=player_embedded

Posted on June 12, 2009 at 9:31am — 1 Comment

Susan Soroko

Alexandria 'creative class' gets more press

Following the earlier post on neighboring Alexandria's upcoming creative working community (from the Washington Business Journal), the Washington Post provided more coverage:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/05/13/AR2009051301321.html?referrer=emailarticle

http://www.imaginealexandria.org/

Posted on May 26, 2009 at 4:54pm — 1 Comment

Susan Soroko

Is it getting crowded in here?

This week's Washington Business Journal reports that a design firm in Alexandria is poised to design a space for creative types to hatch new business ideas. Read more about Belmont Design's idea to Imagine Alexandria:

http://washington.bizjournals.com/washington/stories/2009/04/27/story6.html?surround=etf&b=1240804800%5e1816797

Posted on May 1, 2009 at 4:47pm

Susan Soroko

Confluence of urban space and artist contest

Grand Rapids, Michigan. On the forefront of art and commerce? Take a look at this interesting international event with a big payoff: First Place winner gets $250,000.



http://artprize.org/



The world's largest art prize

ArtPrize is a radically open competition. Open to any artist in the world who can find space. Open to anybody in the city who wants to create a venue. Open to a vote from anyone who attends.



We admit... it's an experiment. A fun experiment.… Continue

Posted on April 27, 2009 at 10:42am

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At 1:38pm on March 4, 2009, Jennifer K. SmithJennifer K. Smith said…
BYW...I know Ted from Leadership Arlington...he and I are on the same little team!
At 1:37pm on March 4, 2009, Jennifer K. SmithJennifer K. Smith said…
Can't make the event (hard with little kids and husband who doesn't get home until 8ish)
At 4:35pm on February 27, 2009, Jim ByersJim Byers said…
Just hearing about it, but I'll try! Sounds like a cool endeavor! Thanks for the invite!
 
 
 

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