Cultural Splash Comes to Yarmouth
The stage is set for the 4th Annual Creative Nova Scotia Conference and Awards Gala in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia on Saturday October 24, 2009. The conference will feature speakers, panel discussions and live performances focused on realizing cultural potential, modern inspiration and social impact of arts and culture.
Mr. Yvan Gauthier, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Conseil des arts et des letters du Quebec, will make the Keynote Address on building relationships with regional arts councils, the recognition of the importance of supporting artistic “excellence” as well as artistic “dynamism” as it relates to program support. Yvan will also touch on the Quebec model that stresses program co-management with regards to regional arts councils and the Conseil des arts et lettres du Quebec.
A full day of conference workshops and breakout sessions will be followed by an artistic awards gala and dinner. Performances will include Grand Derangement; Peter Farmer; Ryan Cook; Steve MacDougall; Romeo et Juliette, as well as performances from a host of emerging artists. Presentation of awards include the Portia White Prize; the Prix Grande Pre; and community arts organization prizes. In addition, an award presentation will be made to the Lieutenant Governor’s Masterworks Award winners during the Gala Awards show.
Registration information for the Creative Nova Scotia Conference and Awards Gala can be found at www.creativenovascotia.com or by contacting MacDonnell Cultural Productions at 902.425.3980.
Creative Nova Scotia Conference and Awards Gala is managed by MacDonnell Cultural Productions.
Contact:
Stephen Antle
MacDonnell Cultural Productions | phone: 902-425-3980 ext 258. | mobile: 902-279-0418
email: santle@macdonnell.com
BACKGROUNDER – Creative Nova Scotia
The arts and culture sector in Nova Scotia generates about $1.2 billion per year in revenues and employs about 28,000 people. Three years ago the Culture Division of the Dept of Tourism, Culture and Heritage produced the first Creative Nova Scotia event, with the purpose of demonstrating the importance of linking all sectors of society, from health, tourism, education, justice, community development and more to arts and culture. This conference serves to amalgamate a wide range of NS arts awards into a major gala event and a memorable evening that celebrates our rich artistic and cultural talent.
Featured Speakers
Yvan Gauthier – President, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Conseil des arts et lettres du Quebec.
Chris Lorway – Artistic Director – Luminato – Toronto’s Festival of Arts and Creativity
THIS YEAR’S CONFERENCE SESSIONS:
Registration 9:00AM – 10:00AM École secondaire de Par-en-Bas, Tusket, NS
10:00AM – 10:50AM
Creative Communities in Action – Plenary Session – Creative Space #1
Community groups, arts organizations and social networks sharing the latest developments in building creative communities and a discussion on how artists and citizens can support each in the continued development of creative communities.
11:00AM – 11:50AM
Keynote Address – Plenary Session Creative Space #1,
Yvan Gauthier - President, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Conseil des arts et lettres du Quebec.
12:00PM – 1:50PM
Lunch, networking and NSACPC Q&A – Creative Nourishment Space, – Buffet lunch
2:00PM – 2:50PM
Workshop A – Creative Space #2, 2:00 – 2:50PM
Approaches to Creativity
Workshop B – Creative Space #3 2:00PM – 2:50PM
Finding Your Audience
A discussion on the myriad of ways artists can connect with audiences locally and globally.
3:00PM –3:50PM
Modern Inspiration
Featured artists from diverse disciplines share their process, inspiration and outcomes of their artistic endeavors.
Session A – Creative Space #3
Session B – Creative Space #2
Session C – Creative Space #4
4:00PM – 4:50PM
Workshop A: Arts, Culture and Community Development – Creative Space #2
How communities of artistic expression contribute to overall community development.
Workshop B: Arts and Culture – 405 Years of the Acadian Experience (en francais with translation.)
Creative Space #3
A workshop which will take a short look back and a long look forward to the future of arts and culture in the Acadian communities in Nova Scotia.
THIS YEAR’S GALA/DINNER EVENT
The Creative Nova Scotia Awards Gala will take place at 7:30pm (cocktail reception 6:30 pm) The Awards Gala will celebrate the significance of artistic and cultural expression in the lives of Nova Scotians by honouring artists whose work has opened a window on our living culture here and abroad.
The Gala Awards Show and dinner including performances by Grande Derangement, Peter Farmer, Ryan Cook, Steve MacDougall, Romeo et Juliette, and as well as the presentation of the Portia White Prize, the Prix Grande Pre and a host of emerging artist and community arts organization prizes. An additional awards presentation will be made to the Lieutenant Governor’s Masterworks Awards winner during the Gala Awards show to round out the program.
Registration for the Creative Nova Scotia Awards Gala and Conference can be found at www.creativenovascotia.com
Registration: $50.00 taxes included
Hotel Rates
Rodd Grand Hotel - Creative NS rate $80.00 standard, $90.00 suite
Rodd Colony Inn – Creative NS rate $80.00 standard, $90.00 suite
Facebook Ride-Share Program for artists and potential delegates
Travel Packages with Starlink Aviation will include airfare, conference/gala registration, and hotels. Check www.creativenovascotia.com