SAVE THE DATE
Thursday, June 9
WHAT’S UP?
Re:generation/ B.C. Cultural Roundtable 2016 is a conference hosted by the Alliance for Arts, focusing on emerging leadership in the cultural sector. It will include presentations, panel discussions and “breakout sessions” for small group discussions.
WHERE AND WHEN?
Thursday, June 9, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN?
Keynote speaker Emiko Ono, a program officer with the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation’s performing arts program, will be on hand to discuss a recently released study, Moving Arts Leadership Forward: A Changing Landscape.
Gillian Wood, executive director of the arts and cultural development branch in the B.C. Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, will offer an update on the ministry’s Creative Economy strategy.
Also presenting will be Roxanne Duncan, managing director of the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival; Liz Shorten, managing vice-president of the B.C. branch of the Canadian Media Producers Association; and Mitchell Saddleback, an actor and arts administration intern.
A panel discussion will look at “Engagement and Support” and “Transition and Legacy” in the cultural sector.
And, in the afternoon, a variety of arts leaders – including New West’s own Trudy Van Dop - will lead breakout discussions with attendees.
WANT TO ATTEND?
Registration is $35 for students and youth (under 25), and there are discounts for Arts Council of New Westminster members. See www.allianceforarts.com/conferences for all the details.
