This guide offers an introduction to the nuts and bolts of planning for and pulling off a pop-up experience, be that an exhibition, a one-night event, an out-of-the-box community experience, or anything in between. Ideally, this toolkit will aid you in being thoughtful about every decision you make so you can squeeze the most mileage out of your event.

In the following pages, you will find:

• benefits of pop-up events

• material, site, and space considerations

• community engagement strategies

• potential funding strategies

• evaluation methods

• a summary checklist

• a best practices cheat sheet

• loads of project examples to get your creative juices flowing

This toolkit aims to show that creative community collaborations are so much more than the final product itself. The process can aid in building bridges between diverse groups and build stronger networks wherever you live.

To supplement this toolkit, consider downloading POW!: A Plan of Work Template for Creative Community Projects. POW! will help you organize your goals, tasks, budgets, and track of your project success.