ABOUT CHISPA
Chispa is a forum for artists, organizers and change agents in the DC area to share what they’re thinking, dreaming and doing. The inaugural event, hosted in an art space, will feature 10 speakers who have the freedom to present anything they’re passionate about. Chispa is an opportunity for cultural creatives to connect with each other and share what they love both in and outside of their own circles – theater, organization development, community organizing, etc.

OUR INSPIRATION
Chispa is inspired by a presentation format that emerged in Japan as a way for architects to share their work: each speaker is limited to 20 images which automatically advance after 20 seconds. Variations of this format, called Pecha Kucha, have sprung up around the world. We borrow the idea here in the service of connecting and cultivating more vibrant, creative and powerful communities in the District.

Chispa is a collaboration between Potomac Group, LLC and Spark Creativity, small organization development practitioners with deep roots in social justice and cultural creation.