Between Public Diplomacy and Nation Branding: a New Way of Thinking the Internationalization of Canadian Culture
The Symposium on the Role of the Arts and Culture in Public Diplomacy held by the CCA on November 22, 2007, clearly demonstrated a consensus among the art and culture sector concerning the importance of international activities for Canadian artists. How to best achieve this goal was, and remains, the main point of discussion. Many delegates at the Symposium stressed the need for better coordination between the various players in this field, the importance of maintaining strong networks world-wide, and the necessity to...
read moreThe Regional Forums with the National Director
In the fall of 2008, the CCA’s National Director invited its members and various stakeholders in arts and culture to meet for a series of public forums. Forums took place between the October 17 and December 5 in the following cities: Ottawa, Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Regina, Montréal, Toronto, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Halifax, St. John’s, Moncton, Charlottetown and Fredericton. To start a public discussion about the arts and culture sector, the following questions were asked at each session: What is the current climate...
read moreNational Cultural Strategy Workshop
Taking place in Ottawa on March 12, 2009, the National Cultural Strategy Workshop was a productive day of discussion on the short-term and long-term challenges now facing the Canadian cultural sector. The CCA brought stakeholders together from around Canada to continue the process of consensus building initiated through the 2008 Regional Forums. Over 110 people from all disciplines, organizations and regions participated in the event by Anne L’Ecuyer from American for the Arts. A number of policy...
read moreArtists: Powering the Creative Economy
The CCA’s 2010 National Policy Conference, Artists: Powering the Creative Economy?, gathered over 150 delegates from across the country for two days of intense discussion, debate and exchange. The theme focused on the creative economy and the policy structures needed for Canadian artists and creators to thrive within this emerging framework. Read the full conference summary here.
read moreProvincial Cultural Policy: Then and Now
Date: June 20, 2011 Time: 5 pm — 6:30 pm Location: University of Ottawa, Desmarais Building, 12th floor, Room 110 Provincial interventions in the cultural policy field have been extensive over the past several decades, yet have been largely ignored in comparative studies of policy and administration. This session will highlight the first major comprehensive Canadian study of the evolution of cultural policy and administration in all ten provinces and three territories. To provide a glimpse into this...
read moreElection 2011: What about arts and culture?
Date: April 20, 2011 Time: 5 pm — 6:30 pm Location: University of Ottawa, Desmarais Building, 12th floor, Room 110 With the 2011 federal election set to take place on May 2, the political landscape in Canada will inevitably change. No matter the outcome, the arts, culture and heritage sector will be impacted in one way or another. As it now stands however, are the arts even a priority for the country’s leading political parties? Join us as we seek to answer this question and more during a bilingual debate with local election...
read moreC-32: An Act to modernize or to expropriate copyright?
Date: January 25, 2011 Time: 5 pm — 6:30 pm Location: University of Ottawa, Desmarais Building, 12th floor, Room 110 Join us in a debate on Bill C-32, a bill before Parliament to modernize the Copyright Act. You will hear a variety of perspectives on this controversial issue from a panel of artists, legal experts and representatives from the education community. In its current form, Bill C-32 proposes several exceptions for educational institutions and other users that will allow for more free use of copyrighted...
read moreArt, Science and Business – An interdisciplinary dialogue
Date: October 12, 2010 Time: 5 pm — 6:30 pm Location: University of Ottawa, Desmarais Building, 12th floor, Room 110 One of Europe’s greatest artistic institutions, the Akademie Schloss Solitude in Stuttgartis a public foundation that seeks to promote and fund young artists through international residence fellowships and by organizing public performances, readings, concerts and exhibitions by its residents. Since 1990, the Akademie has hosted more than 900 creators from all artistic disciplines (visual arts,...
read moreOf What Use is a National Gallery in Canada?
the NGC seeks to make art accessible to all corners of the county and further educate the public on the visual arts. However, in the context of today’s society and technology, what role does the Gallery play? Marc Mayer, the director and CEO of the NGC will answer this question as he leads a discussion outlining the relevance of the Gallery and his vision for it as it continues to grow and develop.
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