Thinking Culture

 

What are the current issues and trends affecting the arts, culture and heritage sector in Canada and abroad? What factors and strategies are taken into consideration when developing cultural policy?

Find out during Thinking Culture, a cultural forum series, now in its second year,  presented by the Canadian Conference of the Arts in partnership with the University of Ottawa’s Centre for Continuing Education, Centre on Governance and School of Political Studies. This CCA gratefully acknowledges the Ontario Arts Council for its support of this program.

Taking shape in the form of lectures, presentations, debates and panels, the cultural forums will explore the complexities of the arts and culture sector and how it continues to develop and affect society. Experts and professionals from the field will share their insights on the meaning, evolution and impact of arts, culture and cultural policy. The forums will provide academics, civil servants, decision-makers, students, members of the cultural sector or those simply interested in learning about the field with an engaged area for learning, discussion and debate.

Upcoming forum

Small Festivals, Their Successes and Their Challenges

Speakers: Prof. Will Straw (McGill University), Elaina Martin (Westfest), Isabel Thériault and Emmanuel Savard Dimanche (Festival Outaouais émergent)
Date: January 30, 2012
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Location: University of Ottawa, Desmarais Building, 12th floor

Check back regularly for an updated schedule.

Cost

General public: $15.00
CCA Members & University of Ottawa Faculty and Staff: $10.00
Students*: $5.00

*Valid student ID required

A 20% discount is applicable when registering for two or more forums at the same time.

Registration

To register, please fill out the registration form. Complete one form per person.
Send completed forms by fax or mail with your payments to:

Louise Rochon
Canadian Conference of the Arts
406-130 Slater Street
Ottawa, Ontario  K1P 6E2

Tel: (613) 238-3561, ext. 18
Fax: (613) 238-4849

Registration fees are non-refundable.

Should circumstances arise that result in the postponement or cancellation of a forum, registrants will be able to transfer credit to a future forum.  If you have any questions, please contact Louise Rochon.

Note:  A limited number of tickets will be available at the door (cash only).

Location

Unless otherwise noted, all forums will take place at:

University of Ottawa
Desmarais Building, 12th floor
55 Laurier Avenue East
Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5

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