POP UP WEEKEND - Everything about Pop up

POP UP W/E is a special weekend dealing and examining the phenomena of “Pop up”.

Why do empty spaces still exist in London, a city which desperate for new spaces? How can WE use these temporary spaces for our advantage? Why and in what means an empty space can be protected? And how can one get a hold of these kinds of spaces?
The W/E seminar will include a series of talks around the topic and will explain the different use of empty spaces and how they can became useful again.

Also, there will be dance performance, fashion show and installation, exhibition and a pop up hairdresser salon.
Speakers includes representatives of leading organisations focusing on the protection and use of empty spaces such as Meanwhile, Spacemakers, Ad Hoc Property Management, Popupspace. We will also have guest speakers from Hackney Council.

Who should attend?:
- Property owners (private and public) who are looking to protect or temporary use their empty properties;
- Individuals and organisations who are looking for an empty space or for an advice on meanwhile projects;
- Anybody who is interested in transformation of empty spaces
- Artist who would like to run pop up project for exhibition, shop etc

The event is also a networking opportunity where landlords, organisations, potential users and agents can network and exchange ideas, experience and contact details. This is a free event except for special events.

Date:
11 April 2013; 6pm till 10pm talks about use of empty spaces;
13 April 2013; 2pm till 10pm – further discussions + pop up exhibition, hairdresser salon, dance performance and fashion show
Location: ARBEIT – 4 Queens Yard, E9 5EN (Hackney Wick overground station)