Revolution: Engaging Human Creativity
Revolution: Engaging Human Creativity
The world is in a period of rapid and often frightening change. Conservatism consumes democracy, minority groups fight increasing oppression, and the planet itself is under threat of climate disaster.
But there is hope. More people are practising some form of self-expression than ever before – creating video games, taking hip hop classes, enjoying live performance and posting content to YouTube. Creativity and innovation are on the rise, and artists are increasingly harnessing that power for social good.
REVOLUTION asks the question: how do we engage our imaginations and creative potential to create a better world? How can we take action, together, for a new society – where diversity is encouraged, art and culture are celebrated, and we are responsible to our most vulnerable citizens?
A REVOLUTION is happening that is both frightening and exciting. Will you join?
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The BC Alliance for Arts + Culture is proud to present our 2017 annual conference, REVOLUTION: Engaging Human Creativity. REVOLUTION will take place June 8 in Vancouver, at VSO School of Music and The Annex. Attendees arrive at 8:30 a.m. at the VSO School of Music (843 Seymour St.) for check-in, and the event runs until 4:30, with an off-site social networking event to follow (not included in the cost of registration; details TBA).
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION
Early bird registration is now open! Save $30 on your conference attendance by registering before noon on May 12. Alliance members receive a discounted rate, and students and youth (25 and under) attend for $39.00 (+ GST). For any inquiries around registration, please contact Joyce Wan via email (joyce@allianceforarts.com) or phone (604 681 3535).
EXPLORING RECONCILIATION THROUGH ARTS & CULTURE
Our time together will begin with an acknowledgment of the traditional territory, learning what it is and why it is important. We will journey together through a brief overview of our shared history and explore how this continues to influence the wellness of our families and communities.
With the energy and wisdom in the room, we’ll co-create a safe space to have meaningful conversations on the relationship between arts and culture and reconciliation. This engaging workshop is rooted in Indigenous ways of knowing and being – leaving you with teachings, reflections, inspiration to know more and do more, and the opportunity to contribute to a leading edge conversation in the spirit of reconciliation.
VIRTUAL REALITY AND THE DARK SIDE OF EMPATHY
Virtual Reality has been touted as creating "the ultimate empathy machine" (Chris Milk, TED). But what exactly is so special about VR? And what is empathy, anyway? Join Dr. Ray as he leads you through a live demo in which you get to try the most advanced VR currently available.
"My body is not for trading. My struggle is not a metaphor. When you reach out to me for our stories you do it on your terms. We have been working across our differences long before you noticed us. I am not a costume. You are not an ally." – Dr. Ray
FROM ART TO ACTION: BUILDING ANTI-RACIST SOLIDARITY AND ALLYSHIP SKILLS FOR ARTISTS & ARTS ORGANIZATIONS
An Anti-Racism workshop for artists and arts organizations. Highlighting the ways People of Colour (POC) move through the world impacted by systemic and interpersonal racism, this workshop will provide context and skills for arts practitioners and administrators to practice empathetic and proactive allyship Together, we will work to understand how dominant social power dynamics play out in artistic communities, and how we can work individually and together towards undoing these dynamics and fostering an arts culture where people of colour are reflected, represented and centred.
LEADING THE WAY ON ARTS ADVOCACY
There is a need for those of us working in the cultural sector to speak up and make our voices heard so that politicians and citizens alike understand the real value of arts, culture and heritage. This workshop will focus on how to become a better arts advocate by providing you with the skills, the stats and the confidence to take a leadership role in your community. The workshop will be hands-on, so be prepared to participate!