It is with great delight that Science World announces the esteemed recognition of its Creative Technology Gallery in the $1M+ category at the Canadian Association of Science Centres (CASC) CASCADE awards. This annual event, established in 2003, honours exceptional individuals and institutions within the CASC community who exemplify leadership, innovation, and impact in promoting the accessibility and relevance of science.
Launched in September 2023, the Creative Technology Gallery at Science World spans 3,000 square feet and serves as an immersive showcase of British Columbia’s dynamic fusion of science, art, and technology.
Tracy Redies, President and CEO of Science World, expressed immense pride in receiving the CASCADE Award for the Creative Technology Gallery, stating, “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.”
The gallery’s current exhibition, “Dream Builder: The Shattered Isles,” takes visitors through the Hall of Heroes, celebrating diverse local creative technologists, and guides them through three interactive rooms with the themes: Dream, Build, and Play. Interactive stations inside the gallery allow visitors of all ages to get hands-on with the technological processes behind video game creation.
The gallery was developed in partnership with DigiBC, leveraging the expertise of 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 objective of the Creative Technology Gallery is 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.
In looking towards the future, Science World is collaborating with DigiBC and two local studios on new shows scheduled to open in the Gallery in 2025 and 2026.
Since its opening, the gallery has welcomed over 200,000 visitors, demonstrating the innovative spirit of blending science, art, and technology in order to inspire the next generation of creative technologists.
The Creative Technology Gallery is co-presented by Beedie and RBC, supported by Pacific Economic Development Canada, and developed in participation with Creative BC and the British Columbia Arts Council.
Science World is a registered charity with the aim of providing engaging and playful STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art & design, and math) learning experiences. Visitors to the iconic dome in Vancouver can explore interactive, hands-on exhibits, galleries, and events that nurture discovery and inspire connection with their natural, physical, and built environments. Science World’s mission is to ignite wonder and empower dreams through science and nature, with a vision for a sustainable future filled with critical thinkers, problem solvers, and wonder seekers. To learn more, visit scienceworld.ca.