The Gathering Divergence Fall 2023

on the left cpamo's logo a text The Gathering Divergence Fall 2023 Multi-Arts Festival & Conference . On the right an illustration of a purple bubble with text: In Conversation: IBPOC Creatives, Arts Workers on Canadian Cultural Transformation November 30 | 1pm - 3pm | via Zoom

Join CPAMO in a discussion with contributors of its recently released publication entitled An Anthology of Visioning Canadian Cultural Transformation: Thoughts from Artists / Arts Workers / Organizations in the Canadian Arts Ecology on how one continues a creative legacy, decenter practices and shape new paths and directions. Realizing that there were not many publications dedicated to documenting the work of primarily IBPOC artists,CPAMO sought in the publication to amplify the work of person’s within the Arts sector nationally. The book becomes a platform centering the voice of IBPOC visionaries for the Arts sector’s future.

View the Table of Contents here.

Our panellists: Ilene Sova, Nova Bhattacharya, Amah Harris and Thandiwe McCarthy. Click here for our panellists’ bios.

Our performing artists (via video): Rhodnie Désir, Nova Bhattacharya, Inkloosiv Voices, and Ruth Howard. Click here for our performing artists’ bios.

When and Where: Nov. 30, 1pm – 3pm via Zoom

Accessibility: Otter closed captioning will be provided.

Tickets: General admission $12 | Accessibility pricing $5

Register today! 

About the Publication

An Anthology of Visioning Canadian Cultural Transformation

Thoughts from Artists / Arts Workers / Organizations in the Canadian Arts Ecology continues the conversation on the need for sectoral change centering the voice of IBPOC visionaries for the Arts sectors future. Featured articles (previously published / written) will complement articles from invited contributors from all performing arts and visual arts disciplines, digital / media arts and arts administration. View the Table of Contents here.

An Anthology of Visioning Canadian Cultural Transformation is available for purchase in print (book $20 + 15 shipping) and pdf ($20). To purchase please visit our website https://wp.me/p3jYa5-bVuTf or contact us.

For more information about the publication:

Publication Spotlight: Anthology of Visioning Canadian Cultural Transformation

https://youtu.be/JSn8s2A5aD0

An Anthology of Visioning Canadian Cultural Transformation publication is available for purchase

Front cover of publication

An Anthology of Visioning Canadian Cultural Transformation

Thoughts from Artists / Arts Workers / Organizations in the Canadian Arts Ecology continues the conversation on the need for sectoral change centering the voice of IBPOC visionaries for the Arts sectors future. Featured articles (previously published / written) will complement articles from invited contributors from all performing arts and visual arts disciplines, digital / media arts and arts administration. View the Table of Contents here.

An Anthology of Visioning Canadian Cultural Transformation is available for purchase in print and pdf: All payments are processed through PayPal, you do not need a PayPal account to complete the payment, click the “Pay with Debit or Credit Card” option to complete the payment with a credit/debit card.

E-version (pdf): $20
After completing the payment you will be redirected to download the publication, please do so right away. If you have any difficulty downloading it email info [@] cpamo.org

Print: $35 (book $20 + 15 shipping)

For more information about the publication:

Publication Spotlight: Anthology of Visioning Canadian Cultural Transformation
https://youtu.be/JSn8s2A5aD0

Join Us for the Reception and Publication Launch on Nov. 30, 2022

The Gathering Divergence
Multi-Arts Festival & Conference Fall 2022

Visioning Canada’s IBPOC Artistic Transformation:
Then and Now

Nov. 29, Nov. 30 and Dec. 2, 2022
In-person at Aki Studio (Toronto) and via Zoom 

The multi-Arts Festival and Conference; a positively impactful  and supportive convening in the Arts sector. The festival’s specific focus is on Indigenous, racialized, deaf, disabled and mad, women and other historically – marginalized artists’ communities.  Geared towards meaningful conversations, professional development and sharing strategies in the Arts, this year’s theme for Gathering Divergence Multi-Arts Festival & Conference Fall 2022 | Visioning Canada’s IBPOC Artistic Transformation: Then and Now.

Join us on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 from 6-8pm at the CSI Community Living Room (on the main level at Daniels Spectrum, 585 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON M5A 2B7)

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This Gathering Divergence (GD ) Multi-Arts Festival and Conferenc features the publication launch of the Anthology of Visioning Canadian Cultural Transformation: Thoughts from Artists / Arts Workers / Organizations in the Canadian Arts Ecology continuing the conversation, featured articles from invited contributors will center the voice of IBPOC artists and administrators.

The reception and publication launch will feature:

  • Preview of our new publication
  • Refreshments and cash bar
  • Meet and network with artists and arts administrators

Vaccination is not required to attend the reception and publication launch at CSI Community Living Room, all are welcomed to attend who do not have Covid symptoms, did not test positive for Covid or traveled outside of Canada within the last 14 days. Masks are encouraged when not actively eating/drinking. Registration and providing full contact information is required for contact tracing.

Tickets $5 – $10 | Register to attend in-person on Eventbrite

If you have any questions please email: info@cpamo.org