MCAST ICA Festival 2021

MCAST's ICA students invite you to TAKE IT ALL IN at Spazju Kreattiv, where they will be exhibiting their best works.

DIVERSIFY Culture May 11, 2021 at 9:46 am
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MCAST ICA FESTIVAL 

The MCAST ICA Festival came about as a new approach to the annual exhibition held at MCAST’s Institute for the Creative Arts and is now in its fifth year running. It is a student-led event that showcases the best works produced at MCAST’s ICA and hosts a variety of workshops, talks and other activities in collaboration with established creative professionals.

Thus the MCAST ICA Festival serves as a bridge between MCAST ICA and the local arts and design community, celebrating the students’ creativity and honest, hard work while highlighting its relevance to industry stakeholders.

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Just as with the 2020 festival, the 2021 edition of the MCAST ICA Festival will undoubtedly be different to any that preceded it. The branding was designed to provide an optimistic feeling, giving people hope for a better future. That said, the main goal of this year’s festival is to highlight the diversity found at the Institute for the Creative Arts.

The tactile, cut and paste feel of the brand alludes to the zines of the ’70s and ’80s, whilst the illustration style is inspired by a classic flash tattoo design. Altogether, these styles create an aesthetic that feels nostalgic, whilst adhering to the latest design trends.

WHY PEOPLE SHOULD DONATE

Your donation will go towards the festival’s expenses and help pay for items like the students’ display labels, artist statements, and other printed materials, which are all essential for this exhibition. The ICA Festival is a valuable opportunity for MCAST’s budding creative professionals to showcase their work and breakthrough into the industry, and it wouldn’t be possible without your help.

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Project FAQ

Why choose to crowdfund? 

This year, the MCAST ICA Festival is offering a variety of crowdfunding packs for the first time. As a result of the pandemic, we had to find an alternative way to raise funds and remain safe. Our crowdfunding campaign also allows students, festival attendees, and fans to support the festival directly in exchange for merchandise and other rewards.

Where will the festival be held? 

The festival will be held at SPAZJU KREATTIV in Valletta.

When will the festival be held? 

The MCAST ICA Festival will be held between 2nd July and 25th of July 2021.

When will the rewards be received?

The MCAST ICA Festival’s organisers will strive to distribute all the rewards associated with the online crowdfunding campaign within the event’s dates which are between Friday 2nd July 2021 and Sunday 25th July 2021, subject to supplier availability and COVID-19 restrictions.

Will the photo that I uploaded for the panel at the exhibition be used anywhere else?

All content processed by the MCAST ICA Festival is handled following GDPR directives, including any information belonging to private individuals. Any photos submitted for the exhibition panel will be used solely for that purpose.

I would like to purchase a pack but I live abroad. Do you support worldwide shipping?

No, sorry. As much as we would like to send you some Diversify merch, we cannot ship outside of Malta for the time being. If you would still like to support the event, you can donate via the Jazz package and receive our gratitude instead.

What happens if I don't collect my merchandise pack?

The MCAST ICA Festival's organizers shall notify the crowdfunding campaign backers of the dates and locations to collect their rewards. However, neither the MCAST ICA Festival nor its organizers will be responsible for uncollected merchandise. No refunds shall be issued if crowdfunding campaign backers do not collect their rewards on time or fail to produce proof of payment upon collection.

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