CreativeMornings/Vancouver | Devon French

October’s CreativeMornings/Vancouver guest speaker will be movement practitioner, mindfulness teacher, acrobat and wellness facilitator Devon French, who will share his intriguing story of creativity through the lens of the global Creative Mornings theme, “vision.”

To kick off this month’s event with some flare, the event will also include a live performance by Peer Pressure Song Club.

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ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Devon French is a member of the Samahquam First Nation and a creative movement practitioner based in Vancouver, BC. His unique approach blends mindfulness, acrobatics, and dance to encourage self-expression and body awareness. With a background in yoga, acroyoga, and ballet, Devon uses movement as a medium for creativity and self-discovery, helping individuals explore their physical potential. His work is deeply influenced by his Indigenous heritage and the belief in the healing power of reconnection to the land and self​

And our new support partner Vancouver Art Gallery will be our presenting partner next month!

ABOUT THE PERFORMERS

The Peer Pressure Song Club (PPSC) began with a single word– YES. In early 2022, three friends asked each other if they would all commit to write a new song every two weeks for an entire year. During that time, the group wrote almost 100 songs that ranged from acapella to instrumental, folk to jazz, sombre to celebratory. The PPSC learned that there’s nothing more thrilling than saying YES to creative expression, and nothing more rewarding to keeping that YES buoyant as the months turn into years. In March, the group recorded an album in Studio 2 in the CBC building in downtown Vancouver with producer Leon Power (City and Colour, Frazey Ford), Juno award-winning recording engineer Erik Nielsen (Blue Moon Marquee) and Matt Kelly (City and Colour, Alexisonfire, You+Me). The album YES will be released in Vancouver at a concert on Saturday, November 30 at The Beaumont Studios.

ABOUT CREATIVEMORNINGS

CreativeMornings is a global breakfast lecture series that takes place in over 220 cities around the world. Founded in 2008 by designer Tina Roth Eisenberg in New York, the organization provides a space for the creative community to gather, share inspiration and learn from each other. Each event features a short talk by a guest speaker, with topics centered around creativity, innovation and community. Every session is free to attend and open to everyone, aiming to foster connections and promote collaboration among creatives. The events are unified by a common theme, which changes monthly and is interpreted by speakers in their unique way.