Conferences and Events

Cocktails

Three course dinner and awards ceremony

Keynote address: Paul Gross, Actor and director

Check-in

Confirm registration, pick up conference documents and simultaneous interpretation devices

Continental breakfast

Welcome and Introductions

• Kathleen Sharpe, President, CCA Board of Governors
• Alain Pineau, National Director, CCA

Panel: The role of the artist in the creative economy

What is the creative economy? What is the difference between artists and other workers in the knowledge economy? What is the value of artistic creation? These questions will be discussed by the panelists, all of whom share very different perspectives on the realities of the creative
economy.

• Jian Ghomeshi, host of Q, CBC Radio One and bold TV
• Gaétan Morency, Vice-President, Citizenship, Cirque du Soleil
• Kevin Stolarick, Research Director, Martin Prosperity Institute

Moderator: Annalee Adair, Executive Director, ArtsSmarts

Reaction Session

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Emerging Thinkers Speed Speaker Series

The next generation of decision makers for the cultural sector is among us today. It’s important that their opinions are heard and that they interact with today’s leaders in the cultural sector. During this portion of the conference, four emerging youth will use visual presentations and vigorous public speaking to portray their vision for the artist within the creative economy. Speakers will have five minutes to present 20 slides that will auto-advance.

• Kwende Kefentse
• Janet Naclia
• Devon Ostrom
• Alex Rogalski

Moderator: Shannon Litzenberger, Metcalf Arts Policy Fellow

Whiteboard content modules

THE NEW RAW - A Video Series by Eilís Quinn

Art in the North is changing. While traditional art is still quite popular around the world, Inuit artists are increasingly interested in creating art that reflects today's reality; visual reflections on social change and climate change. To date, the South has largely ignored "THE NEW RAW" coming from the North. Journalist Eilís Quinn explores what this means, and whether the South may be missing out on something truly historic and important.

Jutai Toonoo, Ningeokuluk Teevee, and Kenojuak Ashevak speak on their new reality in the short documentary THE NEW RAW. Quinn will also present clips from in-depth interviews she conducted while in the North, and will be available for questions.

An Eye on the Arctic, Radio Canada International production

Canadian Arts Night - Optional evening event

An evening event will be held in the heart of Ottawa's ByWard Market at the Mercury Lounge. Up and coming local artists will showcase their talent and help celebrate the CCA's 65th anniversary. Hosted by Ritallin, the event will feature spoken word by The Recipe, dance from Dy-VERSE and music by DJ Memetic.

Tickets: $5 at the door

Panel: New models: rethinking the role of the artist within communities

This panel will explore the social, economic and cultural role of the artist within Canadian communities. Experts will engage in conversations regarding the development of infrastructure for artists, including urban living and work spaces. Others will discuss the integration of culture in regional development and the promotion of cultural tourism. This panel offers a vast perspective on artists within urban and rural communities.

• Tim Jones, President and CEO, Artscape
• Dan Taylor, Economic Development Officer, Prince Edward County
• René Cormier, Regional Cultural Development Strategy Officer, Association acadienne des artistes professionnel.le.s du Nouveau-Brunswick
• André Dudemaine, President, Land InSights

Moderator: Alain Pineau, National Director, CCA

Panel: New business models for artists?

A conference exploring the role of the artist in the creative economy would not be complete without discussing new forms of business models for cultural workers. Increased digitization of content and the advent of a global market are aspects of the economy which Canadian artists much negotiate. Our panelists will discuss methods for artists to evolve their practice into a viable business within this climate.

• Sylvie Desrosiers, Writer
• Shelley Stein-Sacks, Adjunct Professor, McGill University

Moderator: Luc Fortin, President, Quebec Musicians' Guild

Plenary wrap up session: roadmap for policy development

Moderator: Garry Neil, President, Neil Craig Associates