You are invited to the launch of the report Thinking Collaboratively – Acting Collectively: Creating and Operating a Collaborative Learning Community for Indigenous and Ethno-Racial Artists in Ontario.
Over the past six months Jane Marsland examined the available literature on the concept of shared platforms in their broadest context – from simply sharing office space to the ideas of charitable venture organizations. A particular emphasis of her research was to investigate new collaboration systems in both the for-profit sector as well as the arts.
Over the same period there have been two focus group sessions, two board meetings and three advisory committee sessions to gain a better understanding of what Indigenous and ethno-racial artists want and require in order to achieve their artistic visions. CPAMO has also surveyed its membership on several occasions to learn what its members wish to participate in and the level of relationship they wish to have with their peers.
This evening will feature remarks and performances by artists and arts professionals.
Opening remarks by Shannon Thunderbird (First Nations Elder, artist and educator).
Additional remarks by Brandy Leary (multidisciplinary artist); Helen Yung (multidisciplinary artist); Patty Jarvis (Prologue to the Performing Arts); Rebecca Burton (Playwrights Guild of Canada and coordinator of Equity in Theatre), Jane Marsland (consultant) and Cole Alvis (Indigenous Performing Arts Alliance).
Performances by Newton Moraes (dance); Mahlikah Awari (spoken word and indigenous opening); Gein Wong (dance) and Sedina Fiati (multidisciplinary Performer).
Arts & Letters Club
14 Elm Street
Toronto, ON M5G 1G7
Canada
The event is free and open for the public!
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