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Canstruction: You Can Help

Mark Busse — Sun, 25 Feb 2007 17:24:23 +0000

As we announced recently, we’re gearing up yet again for this year’s Canstruction competition in support of the Vancouver Food Bank.

If you’d like to help, go to the Legends Memorabilia/Stargate Charity Auction and bid on some unique keepsakes from the popular TV show. This year, Stargate is even auctioning off two special VIP packages including rare behind the scenes tours of the sets and production studios. All proceeds go directly to the Food Bank.

Oh, and that image used above? It’s a detail of a concept sketch by team member and Architect, David Harding, based on this year’s theme “My Favourite Things”. Any idea what it could be?

The Challenge is On

Ben Garfinkel — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 04:29:33 +0000

Yup, it’s that time of the year again – time to build an 8 foot sculpture out of canned food at Canstruction Vancouver this coming March 4-11th, 2007!

Hot off taking top honours two years running we’re throwing out a challenge to all you Vancouver designers (and everyone else) to enter a team this year. Get your application in now to give yourself enough time to come up with a concept for this year’s theme, “My Favourite Things”.

Also this year it’s the engineers versus the architects as the APEGBC throws down the gauntlet to the AIBC to compete head to head at this, the 5th Annual Canstruction Vancouver at the Cruise Ship Terminal at Canada Place.

If you are interested, please get in touch with us here at Industrial Brand and we’ll give you the scoop and help you get started. Seriously.

Playing with your food

Kevin Broome — Wed, 01 Mar 2006 19:28:30 +0000

With Canstruction looming on the weekend’s horizon, it is interesting to check out what other food-based sculpture competitions exist out there. Without a doubt, there are few people who can turn a block of parmesan into a masterpiece like Jim Victor can. Perhaps next year we’ll try our hand at butter carving or Kraft cheese.

Going, Going, Gone…

Ben Garfinkel — Fri, 24 Feb 2006 02:32:01 +0000

Only four days left to get in on the Legends Memorabilia Canstruction Charity Auction. This is the fundraising effort used to fund our participation in Canstruction Vancover. I’ve no idea what a “force lance” is, but I’ll bet if you’re a fan of the series Andromeda (or know someone who is), it would make a great addition to the collection. Also featured are one of a kind items from the Stargate series, X-Files and even some signed sports stuff. All proceeds go towards food for our Canstruction sculpture and, ultimately, the food bank. So get your bids in!

Attention Collectors

Ben Garfinkel — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 17:40:35 +0000

Our involvement in Canstruction Vancover is dependent on the funds our partner, Legends Memorabilia, raises through an online auction of props, costumes, studio art and signed memorabilia from television shows such as Stargate-SG1, Stargate:Atlantis, Andromeda, Jeremiah, The Outer Limits, The X-Files, Windtalkers and other film and music properties. Last year we raised all the the money for our Snoopy Canstruction and more – it all went to the Vancouver and Langley Food Banks. This year, with your support, we’ve got something good cooking (it’s a surprise). So, if you or someone you know is looking for some cool, authentic memorabilia and want to support a great cause, get bidding. Keep checking as more and more items will be added regularly. Check back here in early March for the big reveal.

Curious?

Ben Garfinkel — Mon, 16 Jan 2006 04:22:09 +0000

You’ve heard us talk about Canstruction before, but now’s your chance to get involved. If you are in the Vancouver area and are on a team or interested in entering a team in this year’s (or even next year’s!) competition, come down to SkyBar (670 Smithe St. @ Granville St.) this coming Wednesday, Jan 18th from 5:30pm to 7pm for the Canstruction Vancouver launch event. There’s a short presentation at 6:15pm that should give you lots of info and hopefully convince you it’ll be a blast to partake. Wanna go? RSVP to Penny Kallas at 604.524.4201 or email her.

IBC Featured in Blitz

Mark Busse — Fri, 13 Jan 2006 00:30:00 +0000

Accompanying this year’s Canstruction call for entries has been a recent maelstrom of media coverage, including this article in Blitz Magazine featuring this interview about Industrial Brand’s involvement in the event.

Are you up for a challenge?

Ben Garfinkel — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 14:00:00 +0000

If you’ve seen our entries from past Canstruction Vancouver events, you might have wondered how we did it or maybe even how to get involved. If you’re the competitive type, you were probably thinking how you might unseat us from the first-place podium. Well, the first step is to enter a team. Download the entry form here and make sure to get it in before January 20th, 2006 for the early bird entry or February 17th, 2006 otherwise. This year’s theme is “Play Time”. Wanna play?

IMPORTANT EVENT DATES:

Friday, January 20
Early Bird registration deadline

Friday, February 17
Canstruction® team entry deadline
Last day for teams to be included in the print program

Friday, March 3
Sculpture build starts
4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cruise Ship Terminal, Canada Place

Saturday, March 4
Sculpture build continues
6:00 am–4:00 pm
Judging: 4:00 pm
Awards Party: 6:00 pm

Sunday, March 5 to Sunday March 12
Open to the public 10:00 am–6:00 pm

Sunday, March 12
De-canstruction
4:00 pm start

The Architects of Food

Ben Garfinkel — Fri, 18 Nov 2005 17:46:28 +0000

At this year’s Canstruction Vancouver where we took top honours, a reporter from Attaché Magazine was wandering around talking to people and making copious notes. The result of his efforts was recently published as The Architects of Food. Good timing considering we’re beginning to contemplate designs for our 2006 entry.

Canstruction 2005

Ben Garfinkel — Tue, 25 Jan 2005 16:54:42 +0000

Once again Industrial Brand, together with Legends Memorabilia, is participating in Canstruction, a fundraiser for the Vancouver Food Bank. Every year teams create sculptures made of non-perishable food. At the end of the event, all food is donated to the food bank. Check out our award winning Cans Film Festival entry from last year. This year’s event is March 6th to the 12th. Stay tuned for more.