Pop-up! A Toolkit for (fun, invigorating, life-affirming) Temporary Experiences

What is a Pop-up Event? Unlike a mural, sculpture, or public-art project defined by material, pop-up events are a bit difficult to define. However, they do have three characteristics in common: they are public, temporary, and unexpected. Pop-ups also provide opportunities to build connections and enhance the quality of life in your community.

In this toolkit, you will find information about:

Benefits of pop-up events
Material, site, and space needs
Community engagement strategies
Potential funding strategies
Evaluation methods
A “Taking Action Checklist” and a “Best Practices Cheat Sheet”
Many project examples to get your creative juices flowing

This toolkit aims to show that creative community collaborations are so much more than the final product itself: the process can aid in building bridges among diverse groups and create stronger networks wherever you live.

To supplement this toolkit, consider downloading POW!: A Plan of Work Template for Creative Community Projects. POW! will help you organize your goals, tasks, budgets, and track of your project success. Our Community Mural Toolkit and Yarn Bomb! A Toolkit for Community Fiber Projects are great sources for sparking ideas for a pop-up event.

Pages / Length: 40
Publication Date: 07/2023

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