Already a behemoth annual event in America, One Spark goes international with a its first festival abroad in Berlin

Providing more than just a the post address for One Spark in Germany, THE WYE’s CoFounder Leah Stuhltrager was asked to be one of three judges of the Art category.

50 selected finalists across several categories including Art, Music, Science, Technology and Innovation were invited to Berlin to seize a share of 35.000 € in cash, potential capital investment, and one of 5 trips to One Spark USA to further develop their unique ideas.

Since the first two events in Jacksonville, Florida, One Spark has provided access to more than $4.75 million in capital for 1,016 projects, attracted over 390,000 attendees, and captured the attention of cities around the world.

Stuhltrager will be on stage at the award ceremony Sept 13th handing off a big check and trip to America to one deserving Art project.

Interview: Leah Stuhltrager on the role of One Spark juror and crowdfunding in the Arts.