PechaKucka (pronounced peh chak cha) is a social/networking event for creative, innovative and thought provoking individuals. Presenters show 20 images for 20 seconds each on any subject that is visually or mentally stimulating. Presentations are not for personal or business marketing. The event is fast paced with varied presentations laid over a simple yet consistent presentation rhythm.

The events are low cost, informal and accessible to all in a true “social” spaces. PKN Lakeland operates with no paid staff, facility etc. The $5 entry fee is to cover the cost of the event. Any proceeds remaining after each event will be donated to Platform Art, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) that presents visual arts, film, fashion, sound and performance art in nontraditional settings.

A good way to learn more is to view a couple past presentations.

Tony Palms: Pop-up Books

Kemp Brinson: Defending Ugly

Perianne Boring: Pagentry

Meredith Spresser

Don’t miss the next exciting Pecha Kucha Night Lakeland at the studios of Florida Dance Theatre, 305 W. Main St. in Lakeland on Friday, May 6, 2011 || doors 7:20pm || presentations 8:20pm.

Here’s Meredith Spresser giving her presentation on her collection of Warrior Women action figures.

Pecha Kucha Night Lakeland is presented in collaboration with a regional design group and Platform Art.  The creative industries unite to bring internationally recognized Pecha Kucha to Lakeland.  Pronounced (“peh chak cha”) Pecha Kucha is the Japanese word for “chit-chat.” It is a blend of open mike, happy hour and forum for new ideas.  Designers, advocates and overall creative passionate people present 20 slides shown for 20 seconds each. Originated in Japan by Klein Dytham architecture, Pecha Kucha has spread virally over 300 cities around the world.

There is a modest $5 admission at the door to cover expenses. Proceeds remaining after each event are donated to Platform Art.

Artworks of the juried show winning Art Party #17 artists – Jano (Ricardo Perez), Tony Corbitt and William K. Turner will be on display during the evening.

Community volunteers from the creative industries and Platform Art held a second PK Night Lakeland on Friday, January 21.  Many thanks to the seven creative individuals who gave PK presentations on something they are passionate about.  Special thanks Access Church for allowing us to hold the event in their new administrative space in Dixieland Village, and to Cory Petcoff for facilitating access to the building and helping us load in and out.  We look forward to posting videos of a few of the presentations in the coming weeks, looking toward the next PKNight Lakeland event.

View photos taken by Ryan Deeds at the event.

Friday evening, January 21 at LOCATION MOVED to Dixieland Village, 1037 South Florida Avenue, Suite 130 (between Patterson St and Hunter St in the same block as Bomar Trophy Shop).  There is plenty of parking behind the building..  Doors open: 1920 hours (7:20pm) / Presentations: 2020 hours (8:20pm).  There is a modest $5 entry fee to help pay expenses.  Any funds that remain will be donated to Platform Art.

PechaKucka (peh chak cha) is a social/networking event for creative, innovative and thought provoking individuals. The strict presentation format of 20 images for 20 seconds each keeps presentations concise and moving at a rapid pace. The January 21 presenters are:

Vic Prebor – Crumbled Paper
Mike Maguire – Florida Daybreak
Leslie Elsasser – Miniature pictures
Donovan Evans – Accidents
Rob Tritton – Voices from Marieo
Tom Monaco – Evil Empire
Larry Rankin – Japanese Tori
Meredith Spresser – Warrior Women

Tony Palms presentation at Pecha Kucha Night Lakeland #1 on Sept 4, 2010.