Science World’s Creative Technology Gallery Wins Prestigious CASC Award for Innovation, Leadership and Impact in Making Science Accessible
May 24 2024 - 10:00AM
Science World is pleased to share that its Creative Technology
Gallery, co-presented by Beedie and RBC, has won an award at this
year’s Canadian Association of Science Centres (CASC) CASCADE
awards in the $1M+ category. Since 2003 the annual CASCADE Awards
have recognized the outstanding people and institutions from across
the CASC community that demonstrate leadership, innovation, and
impact in making science approachable, relevant, and accessible.
The Creative Technology Gallery at Science World, launched in
September 2023, brings to life the institution’s mission to make
science engaging and relevant. This 3,000-square-foot immersive
space highlights British Columbia’s vibrant fusion of science, art,
and technology.
“We are incredibly proud to receive the CASCADE Award for
Science World’s Creative Technology Gallery, co-presented by Beedie
and RBC,” said Tracy Redies, President and CEO of Science World.
“This recognition reflects the hard work and dedication of our
entire team, who continue to put their hearts into building an
immersive and inspiring experience to make science fun and
accessible for all. We hope the gallery continues to inspire future
generations of creative technologists and innovators.”
In the gallery’s first and current show – Dream Builder: The
Shattered Isles – visitors journey through the Hall of Heroes,
celebrating diverse local creative technologists, and progress
through three interactive rooms with the themes: Dream, Build, and
Play. Interactive stations allow visitors of all ages to be
hands-on with the technological processes behind video game
creation.
The Creative Technology Gallery was developed through a
partnership with DigiBC, drawing on local expertise from over 250
creative tech companies. The design and construction were led by
NGX Interactive and included contributions from Phoenix Labs, who
adapted assets from their game “Dauntless” for the exhibit.
The gallery intends to inspire and empower visitors to explore
creative technology, fostering imagination and experimentation. By
providing hands-on experiences in designing virtual worlds,
manipulating game elements, and immersing in interactive
environments, the gallery makes science approachable, relevant,
accessible and fun. The exhibit emphasizes experiential learning
and the potential of creative technology as a career path and form
of expression.
Science World is currently collaborating with DigiBC and two
local studios on new shows which are provisionally scheduled to
open in the Gallery in 2025 and 2026.
Since its opening, the gallery has welcomed over 200,000
visitors, a testament to the innovative spirit of blending science,
art, and technology, aiming to inspire the next generation of
creative technologists.
This thought-provoking gallery is co-presented by Beedie and
RBC, supported by Pacific Economic Development Canada and developed
with the participation of Creative BC and the British Columbia Arts
Council.
About Science World
Science World is a charity that provides engaging and playful
STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art & design and math)
learning experiences. Visitors to the iconic dome in Vancouver
explore interactive, hands-on exhibits, galleries and events that
nurture discovery and inspire connection with their natural,
physical and built environments. Beyond the dome, outreach programs
inspire students, teachers and families in every region of British
Columbia through virtual and in-person visits and programs. Science
World's mission is to ignite wonder and empower dreams through
science and nature. And their vision is a sustainable future filled
with critical thinkers, problem solvers and wonder seekers. Learn
more at scienceworld.ca.
- Visitor engaging in the Creative Technology Gallery Play
section
- Visitor engaging in the Creative Technology Gallery Build
section
Larissa Dundon
Science World
6046495506
larissa@the-tea.co