INTENTIONAL GATHERINGS
general arts community
PostPONED!
Stay tuned for a new date for this event!
Accessibility and inclusion is a fundamental part of making good art.
We bring together anyone and everyone who is part of the vibrant arts community in amiskwacîwâskahikan. Whether they have any experience working with Deaf artists, or are still unsure how to navigate this new future, we want the same thing: a sustainable arts ecology that can care for all of its kin.
And we ask: How can The Invisible Practice help?
WHEN
TBD
Light refreshments will be provided.
WHERE
TBD
TOPICS
These are the topics we will discuss during this Intentional Gathering. You are welcome to read ahead of time so that you can come prepared. You will be able to provide all of your comments in ASL or English.
What role can TIP play in navigating toward a healthier arts ecology that leaves nobody behind?
What are the largest obstacles arts groups and organizations face in developing Deaf-inclusive opportunities?
How can the community develop more meaningfully Deaf-inclusive shows that will attract larger Deaf audiences?
What type of programming or project would enable hearing artists to work with Deaf artists regularly to build capacity, artistic relationships, and mutual trust?
What kind of services can TIP provide that will most benefit the arts community?
Deaf artists and the Deaf community have very limited capacity. Are you willing to volunteer some of your time to support various activities? If so, how many hours each month do you feel capable of providing?
What are you most excited or curious about Deaf-centric creativity?
What advice would you offer to a new non-profit arts organization in the local community?
ACCESS
ASL interpretation provided.
Live-streamed captions by a human captionist available by request - please let us know if you need captions.
Deaf Interpreters for DeafBlind participants available by request - please let us know if you need additional access support.
CONTACT
As part of our commitment to transparency, this event will be recorded on video and in photos. You can opt-out and still participate. If you opt-out, your name and identity will be anonymized to the best of our ability, but we cannot guarantee this.
Video recap
Video recap coming soon!
Photos and key insights coming soon!
We gratefully recognize Connect Society’s support and expertise in providing accessibility support for DeafBlind participants.
The Intentional Gatherings community consultation series was made possible with generous funding from Canada Council for the Arts’ Sector Innovation and Development program. Thank you, Canada Council!
Once this project has concluded, we will share the final budget breakdown as part of our commitment to radical financial transparency.
