40PRISMATIC ARTS FESTIVAL <strong>2014</strong>1Friday, Aug 22 @ 9:30 am – 12 pmLIBRARYPRISMATIC CONFERENCE: SESSION 2Developing Alternative Presentation Networksfor Culturally Diverse and Aboriginal workWith competition for production and disseminationopportunities in the Canadian arts sector mounting,and access to mainstream presentation venues limited,culturally diverse, and Aboriginal artists, and presentersare banding together to develop alternative platformsfor their work. This discussion will investigate emergingtouring and presentation networks, and explorecollaborative models for producing, commissioning,and disseminating work.OPENING SPEAKERS WILL INCLUDE:Christine Sokaymoh Frederick, theatre artist andCo-director of Alberta Aboriginal Arts and theRubaboo FestivalMajdi Bou-Matar, theatre director, performer,and Artistic Director of MT SpaceShahin Sayadi, theatre director, playwright, andArtistic Director of Onelight Theatre and the<strong>Prismatic</strong> Arts FestivalRyan Cunningham, Actor and Artistic Director ofNative Earth Performing ArtsISaturday, Aug 23 @ 9:30 am – 12 pmLIBRARYPRISMATIC CONFERENCE: SESSION 3Whether traversing cultural, geographic or disciplinaryboundaries, melding classical and contemporarytraditions, mining new technologies, or actively engagingaudience members in the creative process, culturallydiverse and Aboriginal artists are forging new andcollaborative models of artistic creation. This discussionwill highlight innovative approaches to creating workand building community.OPENING SPEAKERS WILL INCLUDE:Nova Bhattacharya, Choreographer and ArtisticDirector of Ipsita Nova Dance ProjectsSantee Smith, Choreographer and Artistic Directorof Kaha:wi Dance TheatreAdrienne Wong, theatre/interdisciplinary artistand Associate Artist of Neworld TheatreStephanie Yee, visual and performance artist
THANKS FORJOINING US!WAIT, IT’S NOT OVER!ISunday, Aug 24 @ 9:30 am – 12 pmLIBRARYPRISMATIC CONFERENCE: SESSION 4Transforming Society through the ArtsThe arts have the power to extend and strengthen civilsociety and further democratic values. The <strong>Prismatic</strong>Arts Festival celebrates this vital link between art andsociety, while promoting equity as a key principle inCanadians’ lives. This discussion will focus on howculturally diverse and Aboriginal artists are using thearts to engage youth, stimulate public debate on politicaland ethical issues, further social justice, and build andtransform communities across Canada.Don’t miss out onany of the action!VISIT US ONLINE TO STAY INFORMED ABOUTUPCOMING SHOWS AND EVENTSOnelightTheatre.com | <strong>Prismatic</strong>Festival.comOPENING SPEAKERS WILL INCLUDE:Zaccheus Jackson, spoken word artistJuanita Peters, Playwright and performerCurtis Peeteetuse, performer and Artistic Directorof the Saskatchewan Native Theatre CompanyDaniel Thau-Eleff, Playwright, performer, and founder/Artistic Producer of the Moving Target Theatre CompanyFOLLOW US
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