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StartUp cohort members share their current projects and preoccupations in 15 minutes Laser Talks. This is an opportunity to hear what others are working on and share your own. Coffee and pastries provided. Sign up if you have projects or ideas to share or just come listen and hear what folx are up to.
Join Marcel Stewart, FOLDA's Director of Artistic Outreach, for an engaging workshop inspired by his new project, Windrush. Enjoy a conversation between Marcel and Oonya Kempadoo (creator of Naniki Immersive), a live reading, and activities exploring identity, migration, and belonging. Local Caribbean food provided. About Windrush: In Windrush, we journey through the intertwined lives of three […]
HORIZON 360º By SESQUI HORIZON 360º is SESQUI’s marquee hemispherical film. The 20-minute film is a soaring visual symphony that places viewers in the centre of the action during an inspiring showcase of Canadian creative expression that unfolds from coast to coast to coast. HORIZON 360º is viewed within a film dome and takes its […]
Mash Up: Explorations of Creative Access in Performance Art By Erin Ball, Maxime Beauregard, Andrew Heule, Gaitrie Persaud-Killings, Jaideep Goray ASL Interpretation Relaxed Performance Closed Captions Blind/Low Vision Watch/Listen […]
Start Up: The Canadian Context What does it mean to be an artist in Canada at this critical moment? What is our role as citizens and imaginers? How can we combat […]
WindRush By Marcel Stewart WindRush is a live concept album created by Marcel Stewart. It follows the journey of a Jamaican man across generations as he navigates migration, identity, and what it means to belong. Using immersive sound, storytelling, and visual design, WindRush brings to life Caribbean histories that are often overlooked or forgotten in […]
Start Up: The American Context What is happening to American artists and other vulnerable communities? How can we demonstrate solidarity and or provide assistance? strategies for resistance are successful? Conversation Starters: Christine Quintana - Neworld Theatre (CAN) Lucy Simic - Bluemouth Inc. (CAN/US) Moe Angelos - The Builders Association (US) Ariane Michaud - CRCI (US) […]
Start Up: The International Context How can Canada play a bigger role in international culture? How are we perceived from abroad? What relationships and types of work could prove fruitful? Conversation Starters: Naomi Campbell - Creative Producer, Professor, previous AD Luminato Festival Gala Hernández López -Connected Minds CFREF Artist in Residence (Spain) Iman Datoo - […]
Start Up: The Technological Context Can digital tools be engaged for inclusive democratic outcomes. Silicon Valley emerged with a 'move fast and break things' approach that has mixed (or even poor) results for individuals and societies. Can artists move slower and fix things using emerging technologies? Conversation Starters: Jared Mezzocchi - 2x Obie Award-Winning Theater […]
Reflections and Refractions By PeerLess Productions Reflections and Refractions was created and inspired by the PeerLess Productions core company of artists in response to the questions: What do you think is your greatest talent and What do others think is your greatest talent? Utilizing lights, soundscapes, dance, music and video, the performers explore how their […]
